As for the design of the projectile's exterior and the mold, we'll need Cano to recommend some talented individuals to take charge.
Joseph didn't intend to let his father get involved in any other weapons design matters before the steam forging machine was completed.
Early the next morning, when Joseph arrived at the conference room of the Royal Armory, the members of the breech-loading cannon project team had not all arrived yet—the design work for the new cannon would be carried out here in the future.
Joseph noticed that Cano was already there, sitting by the window, poring over some blueprints. He thought of discussing the Minie Bullet with him, but the director of the Engineering Design Institute looked up first and enthusiastically approached him.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince." Cano quickly gave a bow and then unfolded the drawings in his hand. "This is an iron cannon barrel design I drafted overnight."
