The people in the lobby were relatively speechless. They didn't expect that Europe could have such shameless customs. It would be no exaggeration to call them barbarians.
But Xu Xiake changed the topic and talked about another topic: "Although there are many places in Europe that are not as good as our Ming Dynasty, there are still many places that are better than our Ming Dynasty."
"What, how can such a barbarian have a better place than our Ming Dynasty?" Upon hearing this, Yu Changjian immediately asked in disbelief.
Gu Baichuan was relatively calm. Without waiting for Xu Xiake to explain, he replied to Yu Changjian: "At least the previous maritime warships, artillery and so on were better than my Ming Dynasty."
There is no doubt that the ships of the Ming Dynasty are not as big as those of the Western Yi, and they are not as fast as their ships. They even buy artillery from the Western Yi every year, of which the Hongyi cannon is an example, as well as the Fo Lang machine cannon.
etc.
Just because Yu Changjian heard that Xiyi was so dirty and had no sense of shame, he had already dismissed them directly back to the state of barbarians, or primitive people. Based on this understanding, he naturally subconsciously thought how could Xiyi be
There will be places better than Daming.
But after Gu Baichuan said this, Yu Changjian also remembered it. He did not refute, but said a little angrily: "Huh, Xiyi only has this little advantage. But today, it may not be better than me, Ming Dynasty."
Unexpectedly, Xu Xiake shook his head. Although he was speaking to Zhong Jinwei, he was actually speaking to Yu Changjian: "My lord, there are many places in Xiyi that I, the Ming Dynasty, really need to learn from. The lord sent his subordinates as envoys before.
It is indeed necessary for the Western Yi countries."
When Yu Changjian heard this, although he was dissatisfied, he did not refute it. Otherwise, it would be to say that the Duke of the country was not good, and of course he would not do this.
But Zhong Jinwei knew it, otherwise as Xu Xiake said, he would not have sent him on an envoy to Europe.
Seeing that the Duke nodded in agreement with his statement, Xu Xiake continued: "Europe has now begun to equip a large scale with muskets that do not need to be lit with match ropes. This time when the subordinate came back, he brought back two for the imperial court to study and imitate."
Yu Changjian couldn't help it after hearing this, and couldn't help but interjected: "Master Xu, are you talking about a flintlock gun?"
When Xu Xiake heard this, he was a little surprised. Seeing that everyone around him was smiling, he was even more surprised. He nodded honestly and said: "It is indeed fired by flint, so it is appropriate to call it a flintlock gun. How did you know?"
According to my understanding, the Western barbarians in this area of Southeast Asia have not used this gun. It has only begun to be installed on a large scale in the European countries."
"Haha..." Yu Changjian was rarely in a good mood and couldn't help laughing. However, in front of the Duke, although the Duke would not mind, he quickly stopped smiling and answered Xu Xiake: "The Duke
The idea of the flintlock gun was proposed a long time ago and was created by the military battle bureau. It played a very important role in fighting against the Jianlu and annihilating the Jianlu."
When Xu Xiake heard this, he immediately turned to look at Duke Xingguo. His mouth opened slightly, obviously very surprised.
Zhong Jinwei didn't take advantage of it at all. For the people of later generations who came from time to time, this matter was just a matter of opening their upper and lower lips and touching it.
However, he was also interested and said to Xu Xiake: "Take a look at the flintlock guns brought from Europe."
"Yes, Duke." Xu Xiake agreed and went to get the flintlock gun.
After a while, two Eastern and Western flintlock muskets were placed in front of Zhong Jinwei. Among them, the self-produced flintlock muskets produced by the Ming Dynasty were obviously longer than the European flintlock muskets, and the Ming dynasty's flintlock muskets were equipped with bayonets.
European ones don't.
There was no need to experiment. When Zhong Jinwei asked about the range of the European flintlock gun, Yu Changjian, who was listening at the same time, proudly concluded to Xu Xiake: "What kind of inferior product is this? It doesn't have half the range of my Ming Dynasty flintlock gun!"
He was exaggerating when he said this, but it is certain that the range of the Ming Dynasty's flintlock guns was far greater than that of the Western Yi's flintlock guns.
"My Ming Dynasty's flintlock gun has such a long range?" Xu Xiake looked shocked. Although he had vaguely come to this conclusion from the appearance of the flintlock gun. But when he heard Yu Changjian say this conclusion in person,
But he was very surprised.
Wang Peng listened for a long time, and when he heard Xu Xiake say something as if he came from the countryside, he couldn't help but interject: "What's this? There's another type called a rifled flintlock gun, which has a longer range than this one."
Much more!”
Xu Xiake seemed not to recognize Wang Pengshi, looking at him with his eyes and mouth open in an "O" shape.
Seeing Xu Xiake like this, Yu Changjian felt very satisfied and showed off to him: "This is all an idea that my father-in-law came up with and I just asked the Military and War Bureau to create it."
Zhong Jinwei watched his bodyguard singing in harmony, saying that Xu Xiake, a man who had traveled all over the world, was like a frog in the well. He couldn't bear it, so he smiled and interrupted: "These are nothing. After a while, Xiyi will definitely
If you can get a flintlock gun from me, the Ming Dynasty, you can imitate it."
When Xu Xiake heard this, he understood in his heart that what the Duke's guards had said must be true, otherwise it would be impossible for him to say this with the dignity of the Duke. He was amazed in his heart and finally remembered to close his mouth.
But who knew that Yu Changjian seemed unconvinced and opened his mouth and said: "Then the Western Yi can't imitate the Ming Dynasty's artillery. Just look at the Ming Dynasty's artillery, which has a long range, high power, and light weight. If you want to have it,
You have to buy it from me, Daming."
Xu Xiake originally wanted to introduce Western artillery. At least he knew that the Ming Dynasty's artillery was bought from the Western Yi, which was always the Western Yi's strength. But Changjian's words made him think again.
I couldn't hold back what I said.
Therefore, after Yu Changjian finished speaking, Xu Xiake held back his words, and the hall suddenly became quiet.
As soon as Zhong Jinwei saw him, he smiled and asked Xu Xiake to continue talking about his experiences in Europe, especially the strengths of Europeans.
Xu Xiake was no longer so confident this time. It had been almost two years since he left Ming Dynasty. It was really hard to say how many things had happened in the meantime.
So, he carefully started to talk based on his understanding. Every time he mentioned something, he didn't say enough to avoid embarrassment again.
Sure enough, Xu Xiake basically said the same thing, and Yu Changjian or Wang Peng and others could refute the same thing. In just two years, many places that originally lagged behind Xiyi have caught up with them, and even surpassed them.
However, there are indeed things that the Ming Dynasty is not as good as. For example, a new type of warship has appeared in the West, which is faster than the previous warships. In fact, it is a slight change, that is, the addition of a triangle sail.
After hearing the end, Zhong Jinwei concluded to Xu Xiake: "It's very worthwhile for you to go there. Not only do you understand the current specific situation of Xiyi, but it also adds a lot to the current scientific and technological strength of our Ming Dynasty. You will be in Guangzhou again
After a few days of rest, I will return to the capital to see the emperor and report all this."
"Yes, Duke." Xu Xiake replied. At the same time, he secretly decided to understand what happened in the Ming Dynasty in the past two years.
At this moment, a guard came quickly from the door and headed straight for the lobby.