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After spending three days quietly in the South China Sea, Li Junren had no choice but to go find Zhou Wu, because he had wasted too much time and was afraid he would have a hard time explaining himself when he returned.

"when did you come?"

Li Junren was certain he saw a hint of disdain in Zhou Wu's eyes.

"Didn't you report to Father that the Firearms Bureau had something new? Father has asked me to come and see it."

Zhou Wu himself had forgotten what this was all about, but it was understandable. He knew what a hand grenade was, but the emperor didn't. It was only right that he sent his son to see it.

"What's the situation with Li Xixue?"

"What, are you unhappy that I'm here?"

Sensing that Zhou Wu was looking down on her, Li Xixue immediately became unhappy. Only then did Zhou Wu realize that he might have said something wrong, and he quickly apologized. After all, it's best not to provoke women if possible.

"Haha, not at all. It is an honor for our humble place that Your Highness can come to the South China Sea. It is an honor to have you here."

"Humph."

It seemed too late. Li Xixue's little face clearly showed that she was unhappy, very unhappy. Zhou Wu quickly changed the subject.

"Shall I show you around first?"

"No need, let's do our business first and go check on the grenades."

Zhou Wu found it strange. Based on his understanding of the two siblings, they were the type to slack off whenever they had the chance. What was wrong with them today?

However, Zhou Wu didn't press the matter too much, since it was just official business and there was nothing wrong with it.

"Okay, let's go."

Bureau of Firearms.

"Sir, you are here."

As soon as Zhou Wu entered the gate of the Firearms Bureau, Huang Laosan came running over to pay his respects, it seems that the pep talk last time was quite effective.

However, before Zhou Wu could speak, Huang Laosan was stunned by the people next to him.

"Your Highness, Your Highness, the Ninth Princess."

Huang Laosan's legs went weak and he knelt on the ground.

"You know me, the Crown Prince?"

Li Junren was somewhat puzzled; how could someone in such a remote place as the South China Sea recognize him?

"Do you think you're so famous? Huang Laosan used to be the deputy head of the blacksmiths in the Imperial Arsenal. Is it strange that he knows you?"

Zhou Wu could tell what Li Junren was thinking just by looking at his brooding expression, so he didn't hold back in criticizing him.

"Um, let's check the grenades quickly."

Li Junren was somewhat embarrassed, but he quickly found a way to save face.

"What's the rush? You're already here, so at least do something useful. Huang Laosan, go and tell everyone to gather. His Highness the Crown Prince has come to visit you all."

When the emperor arrived, Zhou Wu dared not do anything. But when the crown prince arrived, shouldn't we make the best use of him as a prop to boost everyone's morale?

"Okay, okay."

It turned out that His Highness the Crown Prince had come specifically to see the Firearms Bureau. Huang Laosan was so happy that he couldn't walk properly and fell several times in just a few steps.

When everyone heard that His Highness the Crown Prince had come to the South China Sea to see them in person, they couldn't hide their excitement.

"Seeing everyone so happy, it must be Huang Laosan who couldn't keep his mouth shut and told everyone in advance, right? That's right, His Highness the Crown Prince has personally come from the capital to the South China Sea to visit our Firearms Bureau. Let's all give him a round of applause."

"Clap clap clap clap~~~~~"

This excited everyone, much like a person from a closed country in later times seeing their general and wanting to immediately sing a song to express how they could never repay the general's kindness.

Although he was caught red-handed, Li Junren was, after all, the Crown Prince, and had seen all sorts of big scenes. This was nothing to him.

"Thank you all for your hard work. I am here on behalf of the Great Dragon Empire to visit you. The prosperity of the Great Dragon Kingdom is inseparable from your silent contributions. Thank you all."

Because these people are not scholars, they don't understand classical Chinese, so there's no need for too much fancy language.

Li Junren's few simple words moved these people to tears.

Indeed, sometimes the attribute bonuses derived from one's identity can be a unique advantage.

. . . . .

After giving the Firearms Bureau staff a brief pep talk, Zhou Wu led the Crown Prince and Li Xixue to the firing range.

"This is the grenade you were talking about?"

Li Junren, like everyone else seeing a grenade for the first time, couldn't believe that such a tiny thing, the size of a duck egg, could have any power.

Zhou Wu was too lazy to explain anymore, so he simply ordered someone to prepare to throw two stones, letting the facts speak for themselves.

"Huang Laosan, what's for lunch at the canteen?"

"Sir, it seems we're having duck for lunch today. I'll go get it right away."

Clearly, Zhou Wu and Huang Laosan were already very close. As soon as Zhou Wu asked this question, Huang Laosan knew that he was definitely looking for a target.

"Okay, go ahead."

Zhou Wu nodded, and Huang Laosan immediately sent someone to the canteen to bring all the ducks over, lest they be too late and get slaughtered by the canteen.

Why are you herding ducks over here?

Li Junren and Li Xixue certainly didn't understand the ins and outs of this, but it was Li Xixue who ultimately asked the question.

"How can we test its power without bringing some live creatures?"

"Oh."

That's what happened.

A dozen or so ducks were tied to the target with ropes, and then everyone else retreated to cover in the distance.

The grenadier threw out two grenades in quick succession.

Two loud "booms" were heard, and then about a dozen ducks all fell to the ground and died.

"I have to be careful when I eat duck for lunch today. Last time I didn't clean the chicken pieces properly, and I almost knocked my teeth out."

"The cafeteria just cleans the surface, why are they being so thorough? Don't overthink it."

The people from the Ordnance Bureau felt a pang of sadness upon seeing the duck that had died unjustly, perhaps because the shrapnel inside the chicken meat in the last experiment did indeed taste terrible.

"This...this...such a small thing, how can it be so powerful?"

The ducks, which were fixed two or three zhang (approximately 6.6 meters) around the target, were all killed by grenades. The power of these grenades far exceeded expectations, and they were small and easy to carry.

Li Junren had participated in quite a few battles and immediately recognized the usefulness of this item. If soldiers carried it, it would definitely play a significant role in both attacking and defending a city.

"Zhou Wu, you're amazing."

Li Xixue couldn't help but praise Zhou Wu, saying that she didn't know when it started, but the better Zhou Wu performed, the happier Li Xixue became.

"Okay."

Zhou Wu's reaction was quite arrogant, but he considered Li Juren and Li Xixue as friends, so he was very at ease.

"Father will be very pleased with this. Be prepared, he will definitely order its mass production."

“Sure, as long as the funds are allocated, production is not a problem.”

"Don't worry about the money. The imperial court won't do something like trying to make a horse run without feeding it."

Listen to that, listen to that! How arrogant Li Junren is! It's only in the last few years. A few years ago, would Li Junren have dared to say such things? Wouldn't he be afraid of biting off more than he can chew?