Chapter 1501

"Two hundred craftsmen can produce 200 pieces per month. So, I will transfer 600 craftsmen to the military fire monitoring workshop. Can I produce 1,000 pieces per month?"

After estimating it himself, Zhao Ji bowed to the emperor and replied solemnly. "It will take at least one month of training before the proficiency of the craftsmen can be ensured and the efficiency of producing thousands of muskets per month."

"But if the production of muskets is carried out, it will easily lead to insufficient ammunition supply. Therefore, I hope that Your Majesty can transfer at least 300 more craftsmen to the gunpowder workshop."

Emperor Zhao Xu stroked his short beard and finally made a decision. "Let's do this, first form a musket cavalry of five thousand. Because they also use firearms, they are like the imperial artillery, and they are called imperial musket cavalry, and they are assigned to Cao Qing, the commander of the guards' personal cavalry. What do you think?"

Cao Shi was overjoyed and quickly began to praise the emperor, and the rest of the people naturally followed the crowd.

However, after many officials left the imperial study room, Wang Hou, this guy, came to Wang Yang with admiration. "Congratulations to Lord Wang, the musket you invented is not as loud as the cannon, and it sounds like thunder, far away from several miles away, but it is extremely lightweight. It is really powerful to attack the enemy from two hundred steps away like taking objects.

"Where, in fact, this is mainly due to the joint efforts of many craftsmen in the military weapon supervisor. Wang just put forward an idea." Wang Yang waved his hand and said modestly.

This is definitely the truth. He usually provides design concepts, at most it is to draw design sketches. However, when it comes to reality, those craftsmen with strong hands-on skills have put in countless efforts and efforts.

However, the emperor also approved the request of King Duan Zhao Ji and gave the two hundred craftsmen a generous material reward.

"I wonder if Lord Wang is interested in training a more special musket insurgent?" Wang Hou looked at Wang Yang with bright eyes.

Seeing the appearance of Commander Wang, Wang Yang naturally understood what he meant. Wang Hou, the commander of the personal infantry of the guards, must have become competitive and jealous of Cao Shi, who has gained benefits today.

Wang Yang's eyes turned, he turned his head and glanced at Cao Shi, who was striding forward with a stern face, and was flying with a star. He immediately lowered his voice and muttered in Wang Hou's ear.

"If Mr. Wang really has such interest, it is not impossible. The infantry weapon designed by Wang has not yet been presented to His Majesty. If he can cooperate with musket infantry, not to mention ordinary enemy cavalry or infantry, even if he encounters musket cavalry, he will have a chance of victory."

"Are you serious?" Wang Hou's eyes stood up, and he looked at Wang Yang with his eyes curled up and then subconsciously glanced at Cao Shi who was gradually moving away, fearing that Wang Yang was joking with him.

"Mr. Wang, do you think I, Mr. Wang, will I make a joke on such things?" Wang Yang asked back with an angry look.

Wang Hou quickly squeezed out his smile and said with apologies. "I'm wronged. OK, then let's listen to you. How many people do you need? As long as you say a number, I will go to Your Majesty to ask for your report and will definitely meet your needs."

Wang Yang thought about it in a pretentious way and nodded. "It's not good to have too many, so let's do it. Please transfer the elite infantrymen of Wang and the other battalions. However, if you want to train to form an army, it will take about half a year to do it."

"No problem, I will ask Your Majesty now. Lord Wang, just wait for my good news." Wang Hou turned his head and looked at Cao Shi again, and then walked angrily towards the imperial study where the emperor was.

Well... It seems that Wang Hou, the commander of the personal army of the guards, had already made the arrogant General Cao angry.

Zhao Ji, who had been huddling not far away, came over and muttered to Wang Yang in a low voice. "Sir, do you really have such a weapon?"

"That's natural, that is, the mortar that has been tested has been completed. The caliber of the thing is too small, and it will not be taken seriously when it comes to the artillery sequence. However, if it belongs to the infantry sequence, it is equivalent to giving the infantry a long-range offensive and defensive weapon."

"Besides, competition can only promote it. General Cao and Lord Wang are willing to compete, which will make the Song Dynasty military pay more attention to firearms. It is very beneficial for the development of firearms in our Song Dynasty, as well as the improvement and production of firearms.

All you and I have to do is continue to work hard to design better weapons and improve craftsmanship to make gunpowder weapons more affordable."

"Sir, what we need to do is design more firearms and make these firearms very affordable." Zhao Ji nodded deeply in agreement.

"This is your original intention of designing the mortar. Although the mortar is inferior to the Yuanyou Shenwei Cannon, it is simple to manufacture and very light. It can be taken action by an infantryman. And although its power is not as good as the Yuanyou Shenwei Cannon, it is far stronger than the musket used by individual soldiers."

"Well, this kind of firearm is an effective suppression weapon that supports and accompanys infantry combat. For example, in small-scale battles, when our Song Dynasty only dispatches one battalion of troops, or even only dispatches one capital of troops, if we use artillery, it is equivalent to killing chickens and using a cattle knife. However, if five such mortars are equipped among the Yidu troops, it is enough to prevent this capital troops from falling at a disadvantage when they encounter a strong enemy."

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Mortars are naturally suitable for small-scale battles. Even when large-scale battles are used, when enough mortars are concentrated, they can definitely have a strong suppression effect on the enemy.

While instilling the advantages of the mortar in Zhao Ji, Wang Yang was secretly proud of his heart. Now it is not only the military, but also the emperor and many officials have recognized the combat effectiveness of the musketeers.

At least for now, there is no pressure to promote individual gunpowder weapons in the military. When the mortars also come into the sight of the Song Dynasty military, they can definitely refresh their views.

When the military power of the Song Dynasty became accustomed to the powerful attack power and extremely long range of gunpowder weapons, I am afraid no one would want to change them to cold weapons.

Wang Yang believes that if the development continues at this rate now, in five years, at most ten years, it will not be a dream to fully replace gunpowder weapons, but will become a reality that those decadent forces cannot stop.

Without asking Wang Yang to wait for a long time, Wang Hou, who ran to the emperor for request, came quickly and found Wang Yang. He told Wang Yang excitedly that after hearing this, the emperor happily agreed to his request.

And those thousand elite infantry can be in place within five days at most. I hope that the King of Kings can give everyone a big surprise like training the musket cavalry.
Chapter completed!