Black Corporation: Joseon - Chapter 55
Episode 55 New Weapons (3)
“Why!”
“Why!”
‘Mass production is impossible.’ King Sejong and the ministers screamed at Hyang’s remark. In particular, Sejong listened to Hyang with an angry expression.
“Why is it impossible?”
“Because it is impossible in the current situation in Joseon.”
“So, why is it impossible? This is no different from what you keep saying! Wasn’t it your belief that it is not impossible, but that we must find a possible way!” “I
am devastated, but it is impossible with the current situation in Joseon. That is why. …”
“You bastard!”
Sejong screamed. But the scent only made a bitter expression.
‘One of the most frustrating things is getting a dance taken away. But the situation is shit, what can you do? ‘
Hwang Hee, who was watching Sejong unable to control his anger, joined the conversation.
“Your Majesty, please calm your anger. There will be twists and turns in this.”
“Huh~. Huh~.”
Sejong took a deep breath at Hwang Hee’s words. Sejong, who managed to control his anger, glared at Hyang and opened his mouth.
“Explain why.”
“Yes, Abama. Let me be clear. It is possible to produce Deogap-style gunpowder. However, mass production is not possible.”
“Why?”
In response to Sejong’s question, Hyang explained the reason.
-To make Deokgap-style gunpowder, high purity acetic acid and sulfuric acid are required. With the current situation in Joseon, it is difficult to obtain large quantities of saltpeter and sulfur.
-There is also a problem with comedones. The cotton cloth, which is the main material of Deokgap-style gunpowder, must be a high-quality cotton cloth without lint. However, looking at the current situation in Joseon, the 5-seungpo, called Jeongpo, is so poor that it is only used for paying taxes, and the 3-seungpo or 4-seungpo are used as currency.
“As explained above, skilled craftsmen are needed to use high-purity acid. Of course, as you can see from the Chamber of Commerce and the Military Guard, there are skilled craftsmen. However, for mass production, there are too few of them.
“The main part of Deok-Gap style gunpowder . In the case of the material, breast milk, another problem is added. It’s persimmon oil, the main ingredient for huge breasts.”
“Why? Persimmon oil is also a product that must be imported? ”
“No. “It comes from our Joseon Dynasty.”
“But why is it a problem? ”
“Because the main ingredients of gam-yu are pork and beef tallow.”
“Ah! ”
King Sejong and the ministers had to sigh at the same time at Hyang’s answer.
* * *
To make nitroglycerin, a large amount of glycerin was needed. However, in the current situation where there is no such thing as a 21st century petrochemical industry, what method can Hyang choose? It was a method of extracting glycerin in the process of making soap.
However, the supply of raw materials was a problem. The easiest thing to think of was pig fat, and the pig’s body fat percentage was 15%.
Mathematically speaking, if a pig weighs 100 kg, the fat is This meant 15kg. Even if as much fat and other fat was recovered during the butchering process, 100% could not be recovered, and the amount of glycerin extracted through the saponification process was even smaller.
“To put it simply… everyone in Joseon now needs 100% of the fat per day. Even if you eat pork for three meals a day, it is impossible to supply enough glycerin for military use.”
Hyang, who was twirling the pen and examining the results, shook his head.
“Whether it is the 21st century or now, it is an eco-friendly natural product. The economics are a mess… Pair! Long live the petrochemical industry, even if it is the main culprit of environmental destruction! Long live heavy chemical industry! “
* * *
It’s truly unfortunate. I wish I didn’t know that gunpowder with such excellent performance could be made. It would be better if I didn’t know…”
The ministers also nodded in response to King Sejong’s lament.
“That’s giving up. In the world of national defense, giving up is the path to ruin.”
In response to Hyang’s retort, Sejong screamed.
“Who doesn’t know that! But what can we do when Joseon’s situation does not help? ”
“Why is Abama wearing a light suit? Isn’t this meant to overcome Joseon’s difficult situation? ”
Sejong froze in response to Hyang’s protest.
Looking at Sejong like that, Hyang’s blood rose in his neck and he offered his condolences.
“At this very moment, starting with So-ja, the military officers including General Choi Hae-san and General Icheon, and Jang Byeol-jwa, Craftsmen are struggling hard to find a solution! Abamama Soja believes that survival is a challenge! Survival comes with a challenge to death! Giving up brings death! Crown Prince Lee Hyang! To Soja, the word “giving up” is an unfamiliar word! ”
“You are right! ”
Sejong trembled with passion.
“The moment Gwain ascended to the throne, I decided to do everything for the rise of Joseon! You reminded me of something I had forgotten for a while, so you are truly a loyal subject! Sirs, listen! Gather your scattered mind again! Risk your lives to make the race a success! ”
Like King Sejong, the ministers, caught up in passion, answered with one voice,
“I will sacrifice my life to fulfill your command! ”
Later, the ministers, exhausted from overwork, all muttered,
“At that time, the audit of Area 51 was done for no reason. What a snout this guy has….”
* * *
As King Sejong said earlier, Hyang never gave up on mass production of glycerin.
One day, while I was busy, I was looking for any possible solution in my free time. Hyang, who was sleeping in his room, suddenly woke up.
“Cooking oil! That’s great, my head! I paid for the food this time too!” As soon as the
sun dawned the next day, Hyang ran to Area 51 and found Choi Hae-san. Meanwhile, Choi Hae-san must have been looking for incense as well, and as soon as he saw the incense, he came running with a bright face.
“Your Majesty the Crown Prince! I’ve been waiting for you!”
“General! I think I’ve found a way to deal with Ganyu.”
“The director also has something in mind!”
When I realized that the two of us were looking for the same topic, there was a moment of embarrassment. The fragrance that organized the new color opened its mouth.
“General, please speak first.”
“You first…”
“It’s okay.”
Choi Haesan was the first to open his mouth at Hyang’s concession.
“The director’s idea was to use soybeans.”
“I thought the same thing!”
Hyang and Choi Hae-san immediately made soybean oil and started experimenting. After confirming the results of the experiment, Hyang and Choi Haesan put their heads together.
“Do you think it’s okay?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Let’s report it to Abama!”
“Yes!
After receiving the report, King Sejong looked at the ministers with great joy.
“The crown prince has made another contribution! ”
“That’s right! ”
“With this, Joseon’s national defense can be further strengthened! ”
“I bow to you! ”
“I’m sorry! ”
In the process of supplying soybeans, soybeans from soybean fields connected to the ranch located on Neobul Island were used first. This was because tests showed that soybean waste from which oil was extracted was safe to use as feed for cows and pigs.
However, since soybeans harvested from soybean fields belonging to cattle ranches alone could not satisfy all needs, Joseon earned the title of ‘the first country in world history to officially recycle resources.’ The Joseon government’s efforts to obtain oil
were It was a ‘war against the kitchen.’ Pork fat and beef fat were widely used in cooking because they gave a savory taste when grilling or stir-frying food. For
this reason, the government paid money to collect pork fat and beef tallow, and was called Jijanggun, following the name Dongjanggun. This was the opportunity for the birth of the term.
It was because of beans that the government began a full-fledged ‘war against the kitchen.’
Soybeans were one of the important foodstuffs in Joseon at the time. In addition, soybean paste and soy sauce were used as it was said to be the ‘land of intestines.’ As it was a country that produced and ate a lot of soybeans, the demand for soybeans was enormous.
To solve this situation, King Sejong came up with the best move.
“When farmers who volunteered to migrate to the northern frontier build soybean fields, the entire harvest would be purchased from the government. ! Then, we will be able to solve the immigration problem of immigrants and the problem of raw material supply! ”
“I will follow your orders! ”
This method resulted in a result different from the original history, as the number of farmers who decided to migrate to the north increased significantly.
Through these various attempts, Joseon secured a way to greatly increase the production of Deokgap-style gunpowder. However, the The expression on his face did not brighten much.
“Considering the amount we are currently consuming, the increased amount cannot provide the answer. The amount used by the military has increased, but the amount used by the private sector is also significant.”
Hyang, who was frowning as he looked at the reports from the Ministry of Public Relations and the Ministry of Public Relations, which were fretting about the lack of gunpowder piled up on one side of his desk, looked at the world map hanging on the wall and muttered,
“As expected, it’s southern . Is it….“
* * *
“Have you seen all of this?”
King Sejong, who had awakened after arguing over gunpowder, looked at the incense with a slightly regretful expression.
Hyang shook her head in response to Sejong’s question.
“No, the most important things remain.”
“The most important things?”
“First, let me show you the Fuhrer, General.”
“Yes, sir. Hello! Call the Fuhrer soldiers!”
“Yes, General!”
After a while, a group of Fuhrer soldiers entered the demonstration hall.
“Hut two! Hut two! Stay in the right place! Turn left!”
Chachak!
At the command of the leading military officer, the Fuhrer soldiers, who placed the long barrel on their right shoulder, moved in unison and faced King Sejong.
“Hold the gun!”
“Fire!”
At the command of the commander, the Fuhrer soldiers simultaneously took the military salute.
King Sejong, who returned the military courtesy of the soldiers, heaped praise on General Choi Hae-san and Hyang.
“Looking at the soldiers’ unerring composure and moderation, they are no ordinary elite! The efforts of the crown prince and the general are visible
!
” But I don’t see soldiers like these very often!”
All the ministers also praised King Sejong.
The faces of the Fuhrer soldiers who received praise from King Sejong and his ministers were full of pride. Hyang’s face, who saw it from the side, was also full of pride.
‘How much effort did I put into giving him formal training! ‘
When satisfactory rifles were produced in a certain quantity, Hyang requested King Sejong to provide soldiers and officers.
When the military officers and soldiers arrived, Hyang could not hide his disappointment.
“They clearly said that the people selected from the military police were part of the training center… I think it is true that they are elites…” The
military life he experienced in the 21st century and the armies of the European powers in the 19th century and the North and South Korea that he saw through movies. Compared to the American soldiers at the time of the war, the discipline and eliteness of the soldiers in front of us were significantly lacking.
Hyang, who was contemplating with his head crossed, clicked his tongue.
“Tsk! I can’t help it. I have to roll with it. That’s how the soldiers were first mobilized to build accommodations for themselves and a large-scale test site to test various weapons.
“I thought you came because of military issues…” As soon as they arrived
, they picked up a shovel instead of a weapon. The soldiers were a little confused, but they didn’t have many complaints. It was because the smell of food was amazing. Pork and beef were served at least once every three days. The
soldiers were excited and had a meat feast. Meanwhile, an unusual object caught the soldiers’ attention: a fire plate placed on top of a brazier.
There were grooves on all sides of the thick cast iron utensil, and as the meat was grilled, the oil that came out flowed along the grooves and collected in the bowl.
And when the meal was over, the dishes were headed straight to the artisans’ workshops.
While the soldiers were mobilized for construction, Hyang clashed with Choi Hae-san, General Icheon, and military officers from the training center. They created names for each department of the newly created President and created commands for formal training.
“Are these drills and movement slogans that you ordered as formal training really useful? We are already doing similar training.”
The military officers at the training center who first heard Hyang’s words doubted its necessity.
The military battle they experienced was a clash between groups. The tactic to win such a battle was to not break ranks until the end. And the Joseon military also faithfully provided related training.
“Is that why that disgraceful act occurred during the conquest of Tsushima Island?”
The military officials fell silent at Hyang’s point.
At the time of the conquest of Tsushima Island, Lee Jong-mu decided to attack their base in order to destroy the Japanese pirates who did not give up resistance.
For this attack, Lee Jong-mu drew lots to decide who would go among the left and right armies. As a result of the lottery, Park Sil’s left army landed and began its advance, but the enemy’s surprise attack caused the battle line to collapse, resulting in about 180 deaths.
At that time, after obtaining and reading the report, Hyang said, ‘There was no strategy or tactics! ‘ It was a natural result. Let alone strategy, from a tactical perspective, the operation was to land the left army and then push forward alone without even properly establishing additional operations for how to respond when faced with difficulties due to an enemy surprise attack or other problems. It was.
In the end, because Hyang’s point made sense, military officers conducted research on ritual training and bayonet techniques together with Hyang.