"The Dutch...Putsmann and the others?" Pang Gang was slightly startled, "Has he been waiting for me for a long time?"
"Yes!" Hua Yan said respectfully: "As early as last month, this Dutchman specially sent people to your house to inquire about your news. If he hadn't seen that he had no ill intentions due to his humble position, he would have been kicked out as a spy.
.”.
Pang Gang was also a little surprised. Didn't Putsman already have the power to trade in Qingzhou? Why is he here again?
"Sir, are you going to call the Dutchman in now?"
"Wait a minute, let him dry out first. These red-haired devils are all bastards who are holding back and pushing back. We can't tolerate them because of their bad habits."
Pang Gang, who comes from a later generation, is naturally wary of Westerners. Compared with the Chinese nation's good face and success-loving character, Westerners pay more attention to naked interests, and face is even more dispensable to them.
Something. Pang Gang also knew that Putsman, who had the character of not being willing to do anything early, would never come to him for no reason.
While Pang Gang and Hua Yan were discussing the military situation, Putsman was sitting in a side hall with a dozen followers, drinking weak tea.
A young captain was asking: "Master Governor, do you think these Ming people will teach us their musket making methods? You know, if our country can master this kind of fire making method, then I can
I am sure that the continent of Oparo will be our world in the future." The captain said with a look of longing in his eyes.
Putsman, still wearing a red and black uniform and with curly hair, had a noncommittal look on his thin face. He put down his teacup and said slowly: "Captain Nairn, no one can expect anything unknown.
Being able to know the answer in advance is something that only the Almighty Lord can know, so we just have to do our best."
Hearing the displeasure in Putsmann's words, Captain Nairn lowered his head and did not dare to speak any more.
However, Captain Nairn's silence did not mean that others did not speak out. A lieutenant with blond hair smoothed things over and said: "Your Excellency Putsman, I think Captain Nairn is just a little worried.
It’s not that we doubt your ability, but according to the information we have received, although the muskets used by the soldiers of this Ming Dynasty general are very advanced, we have been investigating for so long, but we can’t even find out where they were made. Don’t you think that here
Is there something weird about it?"
Putsman thought for a while, with a look of helplessness on his face, "Yes, Lieutenant Mostow, this question is exactly what I'm wondering about. You know, according to convention, any country's weapons will be produced in its own arsenal.
, but the spies we bribed can’t find out where this kind of musket is made in their territory no matter how hard they search, this is what gives me a headache.”
Lieutenant Mostow thought hard for a while and then said helplessly: "Could it be that these Ming people were afraid that the production method would be leaked, so they deliberately hid the arsenal where this musket was produced?"
"It's very possible. If it were us, I believe our King would do the same." In the end, Putsman had no choice but to come to a conclusion that best suited his own ideas.
This trip, Putsman and others came for the Mini rifle equipped by Pang Gang's army. Since Pang Gang equipped his army with this Mini rifle, this kind of rifle does not require a bulky match rope.
, the new rifle with ultra-long range quickly attracted Putsman's attention.
Putsmann even obtained several Minie rifles through various channels. After experiments, the Dutch officers came to a shocking conclusion. That is, if their own country can also equip such weapons on a large scale,
rifle, then the combat effectiveness of your country's army will increase exponentially.
This shocking conclusion made the Dutch go a little crazy. They bribed many spies through various channels to inquire about the production method of this musket, but so far they have not found any clues.
Originally, Putsmann also wanted his engineers to start imitating this kind of musket. After all, the production of muskets is not a secret for a country. The Netherlands has a long history of using firearms. I believe they can make it as long as they spend some time.
come out.
But after nearly a month of experiments, the Dutch craftsmen told Putsman in frustration that everything else about this musket was easy to say, but there was only one thing they couldn't copy, and that was their barrel.
The current popularity of rifles is mainly reflected in the rifling with spiral patterns in their barrels. With this rifling, this kind of musket can shoot so far and so accurately. But it is precisely because of this rifling,
This left all the Dutch craftsmen at a loss. One Dutch craftsman shook his head helplessly and said: "Your Majesty, Governor, I have to regret to tell you that the difficulty of making this kind of gun barrel exceeds anything currently known."
I don’t think we can develop a musket in the short term based solely on our capabilities, at least within ten years.”
In desperation, Putsman came up with the idea of stealing the enemy again. However, after two months of investigation, they not only had no clues, but also aroused the vigilance of the Qingzhou government. Several spies hired by them had been imprisoned.
Putsman was imprisoned in the Qingzhou magistrate's prison. This result made Putsman very frustrated. In the end, he did not ask for a visit and prepared to obtain the manufacturing technology of this rifle through a formal occasion.
When the originally rich and fragrant tea was brewed like boiled water, and Putsman's patience was gradually worn away bit by bit, Pang Gang finally appeared.
With the sound of footsteps, a young man wearing a vermilion official uniform entered the hall, accompanied by a middle-aged official wearing a green official uniform and several attendants. The long-awaited master finally finally
arrive.
"Sir Putsman, thank you for waiting for so long. I'm really sorry." As soon as he came in, Pang Gang stretched out his hands and hugged Putsman with a smile. The smile on his face made people feel
He was so cordial. If Putsmann hadn't seen the tough side of the other party just a few months ago, he might have thought that the person in front of him was not a general but a businessman who was friendly and made money.
Putsman did not dare to neglect, and said with the same smile: "No, General, you are too enthusiastic. I am here to congratulate you on another great victory and drive back the invaders who invaded your land."
You couldn't help but fight back to your hometown, and you also fought back to the other side's territory. This is a very amazing victory!"
Seeing the scene where the two people were as affectionate as brothers they had not seen for many years, the followers of both sides could not help but secretly admire the hypocrisy of their boss. It was not common for ordinary people to be able to achieve this level of superficial skills. No wonder they were alone.
One became a governor and the other became a general.
After seeing the ceremony, the two parties sat down again, and tea was served again by the entourage. Pang Gang smiled and asked: "Your Excellency Putsman, we have not seen each other for several months. I believe you have a deeper understanding of Qingzhou. During this period,
You must have made a lot of money during that time, right?"
Putsman nodded: "Your Excellency General, business is mutually beneficial. Although we have made some money, you are not bad either. A prosperous city will also bring you more tax revenue, right?
"
Pang Gang smiled slightly. It seemed that Governor Putsman was still complaining about his tax increase. However, Pang Gang's attitude on this matter was very firm and he would never give in even half a step. Then
But when it comes to the people's livelihood and future development of a place, this gap cannot be opened under any circumstances.
The two chatted for a while, Putsman did not explain his purpose, and Pang Gang pretended not to know. Gradually Putsman became a little anxious, and he coughed twice and said slowly
: "Dear General, I have also heard about the achievements you have achieved in the short period of time. My colleagues and I admire you very much, but at the same time we also discovered an interesting phenomenon."
Having said this, Putsman glanced at Pang Gang and paused in his tone. However, Pang Gang seemed not to understand. He was still drinking tea quietly, staring at the exquisite tea cup, as if
It's like seeing a flower.
Looking at Pang Gang, who was pretending to be dumbfounded, Putsman cursed in his heart that this Eastern general was not at all like the officials from Eastern countries that he had seen in the past who would get all excited after just a few words of praise from him.
Seeing that the other party did not answer, Putsman had no choice but to grit his teeth and continue, "In the past few days, we have discovered something that surprised us, that is, the soldiers under your command are equipped with a new type of musket.
, we were very shocked by the sophistication of this musket. It can be fired without a match rope. In this musket, I saw the greatness of your country's craftsmen and that your country's manufacturing technology is far ahead of anyone in the world.
A country that I and my colleagues truly admire."
"Damn, it turns out that these red-haired devils are just weasels paying New Year's greetings to the chickens. They have no good intentions! They have taken a fancy to their buddy's Minie rifle!" After hearing this, Pang Gang, who was still a little confused at first, suddenly realized.
Looking at the other party's face that was getting colder, Putsman sighed helplessly in his heart. He didn't know how difficult the purpose of this trip was. Comparing it with his own, if he had such an advanced weapon, how could he use it like this?
Hand it over. However, due to the greed of a colonial ruler, seeing such a new weapon that can increase the combat effectiveness of the Dutch army, he would not even be able to sleep well if he could not get it!
Pang Gang, who was quietly sipping tea, wanted to punch the greedy Dutchman away, but his reason told him that although he could not bear the consequences of doing so, he should not use force unless it was necessary.
good.
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