Zhong Jinwei didn't know that his visit to the Glass Research Institute would eventually inspire Song Yingxing to invent high-power lenses.
Early the next morning, he came to the Admiral's Yamen in Beijing to work. He planned to make a plan that the new army now had flintlock rifles and would train them for a period of time before letting the death camp test the effect.
Unexpectedly, before his buttocks got hot, he heard that Gundesa, an instructor from the artillery battalion of the New Army, came to ask for a meeting.
Zhong Jinwei was a little confused as to why he came to see him. Could it be that he was shocked by the flintlock gun and came to compliment him?
He couldn't help but laugh when he thought about it. Without artillery, it doesn't mean that you can have leisure time. Have you finished teaching the basic content?
Zhong Jinwei decided to teach him a lesson and let him do his job well. You know, with the new iron casting method, the artillery will be completed very quickly.
Gundesa went to the hall and saluted with a new military salute: "My subordinate Gundesa has seen the Marquis."
Zhong Jinwei did not raise his head, but still looked at the plan on the case and asked, "What do you want from me?"
Gondesa was not impressed by Zhong Jinwei's reaction. The Marquis had many things to do, so it was good to see him despite his busy schedule.
"Master Marquis, this flintlock rifle of the New Army is really good. It is absolutely powerful on the battlefield. It is really an eye-opener for my subordinates!" Gondesa showed sincere admiration on his face.
This made the guards on one side secretly feel happy. In the past, all firearms were imported from Folangji, but now they admire the Ming Dynasty's firearms. It really takes thirty years to the east of the river and thirty years to the west of the river.
Zhong Jinwei heard that Gundesa was so idle that he actually came over to flatter him. Although he felt good about it, he still didn't have enough time to chat and spank.
So, Zhong Jinwei raised his head and said with a slightly cold face: "You came to me just to boast about the flintlock gun?"
Gondesa was also a smart man. He saw that Zhong Jinwei didn't seem very happy, so he quickly explained: "Master Marquis, my main reason for coming to see you is to make a suggestion."
"Oh?" When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he put down his work with great interest, looked at Gondesa and asked, "Do you have any suggestions for improving this flintlock gun?"
When Gondesa heard this, he shook his head repeatedly and said: "The Marquis has misunderstood. The flintlock gun is perfect, and my subordinates have no objection."
Without waiting for Zhong Jinwei to ask again, he immediately went on to explain: "The artillery trained by my subordinates are also training in the use of flintlock guns. Do my subordinates have different views on this?"
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, it turned out that he had objections to the artillery's flintlock training. It seemed that he had misunderstood him, so Zhong Jinwei encouraged Gondesa: "If you have any opinions, please tell me. It doesn't matter if you are wrong."
Upon hearing this, Gondesa, who was still a little uneasy at first, calmed down and immediately replied to Zhong Jinwei: "Master Marquis, my subordinates believe that the mission of the artillery is to fire artillery. Artillery and flintlocks are long-range firearms with functions.
Repeat, there is not much point in training artillerymen with flintlock muskets?”
When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he frowned and couldn't help asking: "If the enemy rushes into the artillery position, then let the enemy slaughter you?"
Gondesa shook his head after hearing this and said: "Of course not! I saw a weapon called a three-eyed gun in Shanhaiguan. I think this kind of firearm is very suitable as a self-defense weapon for artillery."
When Zhong Jinwei heard what he said, he suddenly realized that he had been stubborn on the flintlock rifle and had not considered other weapons.
Even though he was thinking this, he still asked: "How can you see it?"
Gondesa stood upright, and under the gaze of Zhongxinghou's guards, he confidently answered Zhong Jinwei: "The advantage of the three-eyed blunderbuss is that after it is loaded, it can fire three times in a row or single fire, which can effectively stop the enemy.
Close. The only shortcoming is that the range is too close and the accuracy is not high. But this shortcoming is not a shortcoming for artillery. Because only when the enemy rushes close, artillery can use the three-eyed gun, so it will not be affected by this.
The shortcomings affected.”
Zhong Jinwei nodded repeatedly and praised: "Yes, that makes sense."
When Gondesa heard this, he became even more excited and continued to add: "After firing three shots, the three-eyed gun can be swung up and used as a big stick, and it can also be used to fight the enemy."
"Okay, okay, okay!" Zhong Jinwei said the word "good" three times in a row, and he said to Gondesa with satisfaction: "That's right, for your suggestion, I will give you a credit. I will immediately ask the Military and War Bureau to dispatch a group
Here comes the three-eyed musket to replace the flintlock musket in the artillery's hand."
Gundesa smiled happily after hearing this. Not only did he accept his suggestion, but he also wanted to remember it. He immediately bid farewell to Zhong Jinwei and returned to the camp happily.
Zhong Jinwei looked at Gondesa's back as he went out, thought for a while, turned his head and asked the guards on the side: "You should be much more familiar with the Ming Dynasty's firearms than a Portuguese. How come he has discovered this problem? How can you
No one reminded me?"
Regardless of whether they were his entourage or the Dongchang officers, all of them blushed when they heard what Zhong Jinwei said and did not dare to look at him.
"Gu Stall, aren't you usually very shrewd? Can't you tell?" Zhong Jinwei asked directly by naming him.
Gu Baichuan raised his head in embarrassment, looked at Zhong Jinwei and said, "Master Hou, my subordinates think that Master Hou must have a deep meaning in doing this."
Zhong Jinwei was speechless when he heard this. It was probably because he usually performed so well.
He was silent for a while, then called the guards in front of him, and then said in a sincere tone: "Actually, I am also a mortal. It is impossible for me to do everything in detail. Even if it is Zhuge Liang, no matter how powerful he is, he will lose the street pavilion.
time. Therefore I ask you..."
Zhong Jinwei looked at the familiar faces, looked at the surprise in their eyes, and then said: "If there is something unreasonable about what I did, or something you think is wrong, you can mention it to me, and you can decide whether to adopt it or not.
It depends on the situation at that time. This will help me check for leaks and fill in the gaps, understand?"
The superior officer suddenly made such a request to his subordinates, which was something they had never heard of. Therefore, although they were familiar with Zhong Jinwei's character and knew that this was not pretentious, they still reluctantly agreed.
Zhong Jinwei was very dissatisfied and asked loudly again: "Do you understand?"
The guards had seen many conversations between the Marquis and the new army. At this time, they heard Zhong Jinwei's loud question and finally answered loudly: "Understood!"
Zhong Jinwei nodded, that's pretty much it.
I have not hired any staff, and I do not like those staff in ancient times who have nothing to do with me. Therefore, I will use these guards who live with me day and night as staff. If necessary in the future, I will set up a staff office.
Zhong Jinwei thought of this and was about to praise them for their answers when another officer came in and reported: "Master Hou, some military leaders have come outside. They say they are his subordinates and have completed their mission and reported back."
Zhong Jinwei was stunned after hearing this. He didn't seem to have sent any troops to perform the mission? He immediately asked: "How many people are there?"
"Just thirteen cavalry." The officer replied, and then added, "The ground is covered with dust, and it seems that we have traveled a long way."
"What's the name of the leader?" Zhong Jinwei vaguely knew who it was and asked again immediately.