Turning back to the house, Nan Yanxi sat on a chair, curiously playing with the new rifle.
Xu Yan on the side continued to introduce: "The general manager of the Firearms Administration has assigned one or two to each branch, so that everyone can improve and perfect them together."
"We are also developing a shorter version with a larger ammunition capacity to equip cavalry and sailors."
"Not bad, not bad... quite good." Nan Yanxi fiddled with the new rifle up and down with satisfaction.
This thing is much better than the previous one that fired one shot and filled one bullet.
Moreover, that kind of rifle still uses black powder bullets, which are not as powerful as this gun and don't produce as much choking smoke.
"What a good thing..." Nan Yanxi fondled the new rifle greedily and excitedly.
"With this new weapon, even if Xiang Tianxing and the others could imitate my firearms, they would still be obsolete."
"It would be great if we could produce it in large quantities so that everyone could handle it."
Nan Yanxi muttered to herself, then opened the barrel of the gun and looked at it carefully, and said doubtfully: "Brother Xu..."
"I looked at the parts of the firearm. Although they are simple, they are very precise. Where can the craftsmen have such skills?"
"And...even if the craftsmanship is good, it will definitely be extremely time-consuming and laborious. I'm afraid the output won't keep up."
As soon as these words came out, Xu Yan was surprised and hurriedly raised his hands and said: "His Highness really has a sharp eye, and he can see the problem at a glance."
"Thanks to His Highness's wise decision for this matter!"
"Oh? How do you say this?" Nan Yanxi asked quickly.
Xu Yan paused and introduced carefully: "Your Highness, do you still remember the dozen foreigners who were brought in from the Lanhe Empire a few months ago?"
"Oh, I remember, of course I remember." Nan Yanxi nodded: "I remember they also said they wanted to change some industries in Nanhai to change their destiny."
"We don't know what it means, but we feel that since it is beneficial to the people and the government and the country, we let them go ahead and do it."
After hearing what he said, Xu Yan clapped his thigh excitedly: "That's it, Your Highness."
"You don't know that just because of your strong support and accommodation, those foreigners are very grateful to you."
"They say you are...what...an angel who supports science, sent by God? I don't know what that means..."
"Anyway, it's a good word. Then maybe your good name spreads back, and many foreigners who are oppressed by the local people come to our place one after another."
"What do those foreigners call themselves...inventors..."
"The imperial court is now giving strong support, and our common people are following suit. In the South China Sea, there is now a direct wave of... uh... scientific invention craze..."
"You don't know... If you go back to Nanhai now, I'm afraid you won't know me."
After saying that, he picked up the new rifle and said excitedly: "These precision parts are all cut by the machines they invented."
"The General Administration of Firearms is currently planning to build an arsenal. It is said that if it is built, the daily production capacity of this type of rifle will reach 20."
"Including corresponding bullets and bayonets and other parts."
Listening to Xu Yan dancing and excitedly explaining, Nan Yanxi was confused.
He never thought about it. He was just curious, so he nodded and agreed to strongly support these foreigners. Anyway, it didn't cost him any money. They could do whatever they wanted.
Unexpectedly, I accidentally became the angel they said supported science and was sent by God.
Unexpectedly, the people in the country were not to be outdone and started some scientific developments one after another.
Although Nan Yanxi still doesn't quite understand what so-called science is, she seems... to understand it somewhat.
I was thinking about this, in this war, if others use swords and spears, and I use muskets and blunderbuss, then I... can it be called science?
Thinking of this, Nan Yanxi couldn't bear it anymore and wanted to return to Nanhai immediately.
But no matter how anxious you are, you still have to wait for the marriage to be completed, and you can't get an erection because it's not in favor of others.
Just as he was about to say something, Xu Yan spoke first, with a hint of request in his words.
I saw stars in his eyes, and he said expectantly: "Your Highness, this is it... Do you think I can also apply for government funding and build an arsenal here?"
"What's going on everywhere in the South China Sea is a big move to replace manpower with machines."
"But there has been no movement on Yuzhou and Qinglian's side."
"I think... please also call some... inventors and encourage some inventors to come here. It will also be good for you to compete in the Central Plains in the future."
Although Xu Yan's words were because he was obsessed with these things, Nan Yanxi felt that they were reasonable.
No matter how good the South China Sea country is, it is still an island country. It is small and is not conducive to development.
I should encourage them to go to Beiyuan, the Western Regions, and Daxia to stimulate the local 2 invention craze.
But...whether this is necessary, I have to wait until I return to Nanhai.
After all, you have to see with your own eyes what they did to make Xu Yan, a nerd, so excited.
Then he agreed: "No problem, Brother Xu, after your wedding, I will go back to Nanhai to take a look."
"If it is beneficial to the people and the court, I will give my full support."
"Not only Yuzhou, but also Qingzhou, Yanzhou, and even the entire Central Plains, as well as the Western Regions and the Northern Plains, must be launched."
"But...brother, you have to allow me to go back and see if this life-changing thing is really that powerful."
Hearing this, Xu Yan smiled and rubbed his hands: "That one is called the Industrial Revolution..."
"Hehe... Your Highness, just don't forget it!"
"Haha... That's natural!" Nan Yanxi agreed with a smile, and the three of them chatted and laughed and drank a few more drinks.
At night, Nan Yanxi also started to help with the work.
After all, the two of them are getting married tomorrow, and as a monarch, of course I have to express my gratitude.
Speaking of which, getting married is not a simple matter, and all kinds of etiquette must be followed.
But the problem is that both Xu Yan and Tang Liuer have no father or mother, and they are both in foreign lands, so many etiquettes cannot be carried out.
After much deliberation, everyone decided to save everything they could.
After nightfall, Tang Liuer went to the back mountain courtyard, and Xu Yan rode a horse and brought a sedan to pick her up early the next morning, which was regarded as a wedding ceremony.
Everything is ready and waiting to be held tomorrow.
As the groom, Xu Yan was dragged along by his officials and friends to drink together.
Speaking of which, Xu Yan is now a fifth-rank official and the second-in-command of a county.
He is countless times more powerful than the petty official he was in Southern Zhao who only had a name but no real power.
It is said that with Xu Yan's emotional intelligence and ability, he could be the manager of the Firearms Bureau at most. How could he be the deputy of Qinglian County?
Speaking of which, this is not just for Tang Liuer's sake.
After all, they worked very hard that night... I took advantage of him and got a lot of excitement, so he had to make some compensation.