As a time traveler, what makes Zhu Hongyu better than people of this era is not his brain or IQ. There are many smart people in this era.
His real advantage is that he has hundreds of years more knowledge than people of this era.
His understanding of society, systems, science and technology, etc. are not on the same level as people of this era.
"Now that mercury fulminate can be made, can metal fixed-loading bullets and breech-loading guns be made into experimental products?"
Zhu Hongyu asked.
Many things cannot just appear on paper. In the final analysis, you still have to prepare for real experiments.
The head of the R&D department said.
"It should be possible, but if we want to do it, we need to recruit a group of masters from the research institute!"
For the current Ming Dynasty, those who can do fine machining are definitely not machine tools driven by steam engines, but master craftsmen with superb skills.
High-precision processing such as experimental prototype guns and metal fixed bullets can only be left to those master craftsmen.
It is really not difficult for those masters to make a breech-loading gun and metal fixed bullets.
It’s just that the production efficiency is low and mass production is impossible.
Don’t underestimate the craftsmanship of those masters!
Zhu Hongyu was willing to give official positions to those masters who were illiterate, gave them glory and wealth, and even allowed them to work in research institutes.
There must be a reason!
Their craftsmanship deserves Zhu Hongyu's favor.
Zhu Hongyu nodded and said.
"Then go ahead and make a model gun for Gu Guo to take a look at!"
After talking about the mercury fulminate and the breech-loading gun, Zhu Hongyu asked about the breech-loading gun again.
"What about breech-loaded artillery?"
"Do you have any clues?"
The person in charge of the R&D department answered.
"Reporting to Your Highness, I already have some clues!"
"With the research institute's breakthroughs in materials science, it has been possible to produce the barrel steel required for breech-loading artillery..."
"The design of the artillery shell, the design of the breech block, and the design of the firing device are all already in progress!"
"But it will take some time before the finished product is ready!"
Zhu Hongyu nodded slightly.
"Well done, keep up the hard work!"
Although from the current point of view, whether it is a breech-loading gun or a breech-loading cannon, it is impossible to mass-produce and install it in the army in a short period of time, and it is even impossible to see the physical existence.
But Zhu Hongyu is still satisfied with the results produced by the arsenal’s R&D department!
Just have eyebrows.
Once he has an idea, he has a research and development direction, and with Zhu Hongyu's full promotion, he will be able to produce the results he wants sooner or later.
Furthermore, for the current Ming Dynasty, there is actually no need to rush to install breech-loading weapons.
Just do research and development first!
Because for the time being, whether it is for the Manchus, Europe, or the whole world.
The rifled guns and rifled cannons currently equipped by the Ming army are far ahead in performance.
In this era when matchlocks were still the mainstream, the rifled guns of the Ming Dynasty were more than two generations old.
For the time being, it is enough!
There is no need for Zhu Hongyu to worry about changing clothes for the time being, he can just let things develop naturally.
Immediately afterwards, the head of the R&D department reported to Zhu Hongyu the development status of different weapons such as grenades, landmines, rockets, pistols, etc.
Zhu Hongyu nodded frequently with satisfaction!
What does that say? When it comes to updating and iterating weapons and equipment, we must not rest on our laurels and wait to die.
One generation of equipment, one generation of research and development, and one generation of pre-research are the normal operations!
Lay a solid foundation for the update and iteration of weapons in advance and do a good job in research and development.
It's better than being hit in the head with a cannon before you know how to make guns and cannons.
After reporting this, the head of the R&D department also resigned and left.
Zhu Hongyu continued to handle official duties.
His current focus is on preparations for the imperial examination.
Zhu Hongyu is not responsible for setting questions at the government and college level, just let the examiners do it.
Zhu Hongyu just needs to do a good job of auditing and checking!
But when it came to the level of the joint examination and the palace examination, Zhu Hongyu couldn't escape.
He would definitely have to set the questions for the imperial examination in person. If he knew how to take the examination, Zhu Hongyu would be able to come up with such a final question.
While Zhu Hongyu was deep in thought, he picked up his pen and started writing the test questions on the white paper.
As he continued to write and write, Zhu Hongyu also had a smile on his face.
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The second day, Nanjing Forbidden City, Fengtian Hall!
This was the first time Zhu Hongyu entered the Fengtian Palace to preside over a court meeting after arriving in Nanjing.
The last time he entered the Forbidden City in Nanjing, he didn't take a close look at it.
After a brief glance, he ordered people to make repairs and then left.
Now, looking at the Fengtian Temple in front of me under the morning sun, the tiles on the roof are shining with golden light.
Looking at this majestic, tall and majestic building in front of him, Zhu Hongyu was filled with excitement!
He was wearing a bright yellow imperial uniform, and he was tall and tall.
Standing in front of the Fengtian Hall, with his back to all living beings, his tall figure exudes great majesty.
Eyes focused on Zhu Hongyu in front of Fengtian Palace, but no one dared to speak.
Zhu Hongyu took a deep breath, feeling the warm sun shining on his body, and strode towards Fengtian Hall.
Behind him, there were two rows of civil servants and generals wearing official robes and armor, arranged very neatly at the gate.
There are a large number of high-ranking officials and dignitaries, important generals in the army, and nobles of the country.
But around Zhu Hongyu, they are just green leaves next to flowers.
Zhu Hongyu took the civil servants and generals of the Ming Dynasty and strode into the Fengtian Palace.
Looking at the gold-painted dragon chair above the main hall, Zhu Hongyu's eyes flashed with passion.
After entering the Fengtian Hall, the civil servants and generals stood in two groups, and Zhu Hongyu strode towards the dragon chair.
Standing in front of the dragon chair, Zhu Hongyu turned around, from facing away from everyone to facing towards everyone.
Zhu Hongyu glanced around with majesty in his eyes, and he calmly sat down on the dragon throne.
Seeing this, everyone bowed down and saluted.
"Let us pay homage to His Royal Highness the Supervisor!"
"Long live your highness!"
"The Ming Dynasty will be victorious!"
The sound spreads like a wave, constantly moving outward.
"Let us pay homage to His Royal Highness the Supervisor!"
"Long live your highness!"
"The Ming Dynasty will be victorious!"
Zhu Hongyu raised his hand slightly and said.
"prosper!"
After Zhu Hongyu finished speaking, the civil servants and generals of the Ming Dynasty who were kneeling on the ground stood up from the ground and stood respectfully.
After everyone stood up, Zhu Hongyu spoke in a loud voice.
"Twenty-two years have passed since the Jiashen Revolution in the 17th year of Chongzhen's reign!"
"So many things have happened in these twenty-two years!"
"The Ming Dynasty lost the world and was invaded by slaves and seized the Central Plains."
"The world has fallen to Hu Chen, the country has fallen to the hooves of foreigners, and the Manchu Qing Dynasty will use money and money to destroy our Han culture..."
"Every time I think about it, I feel creepy for no reason!"
"The world of our Han family is almost completely destroyed!"