"Li Shulin, the head of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of Weichen, wishes our emperor long live!"
Zhu Qizhen was studying the coastline. When he turned around, he saw that it was Li Shulin from the Ministry of Industry coming over.
"The Qing family is exempt from gifts."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Qizhen pulled out the drawings he had just drawn and said, "I heard that the Qing family is quite accomplished in the research of firearms?"
Li Shulin said respectfully: "My father devoted his whole life to the study of firearms, and all his subordinates were immersed in it, but they only learned a little bit about it."
Zhu Qizhen thought to himself, this tone was quite modest, but he didn't know if he had real talent or knowledge, so he had to test him first.
"What do the Qing family think of the current firearms in Shenji Camp?"
Li Shulin heard that he was asking about firearms knowledge, and immediately felt less nervous. He immediately said: "Since the emperor asked, the minister boldly told me that the firearms of Shenji Camp are mainly rockets, blunderbuss and artillery. Nowadays, rockets have already
It is rarely used. Let me talk about fire blunderbuss first. Its advantages are..."
Zhu Qizhen interrupted him: "There is no need to talk about the advantages, you only talk about the flaws."
"Yes!" Li Shulin paused and continued, "The disadvantages of the fire gun are its slow reloading speed and short range. When fighting the Mongols, the opponent's bows and arrows have a far greater range than the fire gun, and the cavalry raids are extremely fast, often
Our army only fired once, and the enemy rushed forward with casualties, so the effectiveness of the firecrackers was useless."
"Another point is that gunpowder is afraid of water. If it encounters rain, snow, or a humid environment, gunpowder will easily fail."
"Let me talk about artillery. The disadvantage is that it is too heavy and is very inconvenient to move. Moreover, the technology of the current explosive ammunition is not yet mature and it is easy to explode the chamber. Otherwise, the power will be greatly increased."
"That's very good!" Zhu Qizhen nodded and said, "Does the Qing family have any suggestions to improve these problems?"
Li Shulin continued to talk eloquently: "As for the improvement of fire blunderbuss, we should start with smelting and forging processes to extend the length of the blunderbuss tube, thereby increasing the range. In addition, when shooting, we should not rush up in a swarm. I have heard that the emperor is in Tumu Fort
During the decisive battle with the main force of Wala, a three-stage attack tactic was used with remarkable results. This tactic can be further optimized and can be evolved into a four-stage attack or even a six-stage attack depending on the enemy's arms, ensuring a continuous flow of firepower."
Zhu Qizhen suddenly asked: "Have you ever heard of a matchlock gun?"
Li Shulin looked shocked and said, "The emperor also knows about the matchlock gun?"
As soon as he said this, he felt a little rude and hurriedly said: "Wei Chen has heard that the Franji people have a kind of matchlock gun. Its range, accuracy, and rate of fire are far greater than that of a fire gun. It can be called a magical weapon, but I have never seen it.
, it’s a pity.”
"Come and see this!"
Zhu Qizhen picked up the manuscript on the imperial case, and Wynn carefully handed it over. Li Shulin took it and took a glance at it. He was shocked and his eyes were straight.
"This kind of firecracker painted by the emperor has never been heard of before. Could it be a matchlock gun?"
"Look at the second picture."
Li Shulin continued to read and couldn't help but sigh: "The structure of this fire gun is more ingenious. It uses flint instead of match ropes, which can prevent moisture. It can also be used in rainy days, and the rate of fire is faster. If it can be successfully developed, our Ming Dynasty
A hundred years of worry-free!"
"How about it? Can you do it?"
"This... I'm afraid it's a bit difficult..."
Li Shulin stared at the drawings closely, with a mixture of joy and worry on his face. He was happy that he had found a treasure, but he was worried that the craftsmanship was too complicated and difficult to achieve at the current level.
"Such a long blunderbuss tube requires extremely high steel smelting and forging processes. This process alone requires a lot of manpower and material resources. And this... this granular gunpowder also requires a lot of time to experiment..." Seeing that Li Shulin's eyebrows were almost knitted together, Zhu Qizhen said: "Don't be afraid of difficulties. The reason why I called you here today is to overcome difficulties. Since Franco can create it, why can't Ming Dynasty create it?"
Come on? Are they gods, born to make matchlocks?"
After hearing this, Li Shulin's expression suddenly changed, as if a door to a new world had opened.
"What the emperor said is absolutely true, I have learned a lesson!"
Zhu Qizhen nodded and said: "From today on, I will appoint you as the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, in charge of Wang Gong Factory, specifically responsible for supervising the production of new firearms. Do you have confidence?"
Li Shulin knelt down excitedly and said in an almost trembling voice: "I obey the decree, please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will never let you down, even if I risk my life and fortune!"
Zhu Qizhen waved his hand and said: "I asked you to supervise the making of firearms, but I don't want you to go to great lengths. There will be more to come, keep reading!"
Only then did Li Shulin realize that there were still several pages of manuscript paper in his hand, and he quickly continued to turn it over.
When I saw this, I was stunned again.
"Why is this kind of artillery cast separately? As a result, the airtightness of the barrel cannot be guaranteed...oh?"
As expected, Li Shulin specializes in firearms research, and he suddenly figured it out.
"I understand, this structure is for easy portability. Moreover, one main cannon with three sub-cannons can greatly increase the rate of fire. As long as the problem of airtightness can be solved, the role of this kind of artillery on the battlefield is even far greater than that of the general.
Cannon!"
Zhu Qizhen said immediately: "I have decided that the development of these two types of firearms will be fully handed over to the Qing family. The required manpower will come directly from the Ministry of Industry... No, it is not limited to the Ministry of Industry, not even the imperial court, private craftsmen also
It can be requisitioned. In a word, as long as the talents Wang Gong Factory needs, the Qing family has the right to make decisions independently. If anyone blocks it, go to Jinyi Guard to find Yuan Bin, just say I asked you to go!"
"I obey the decree!"
Li Shulin hugged a stack of drawings as if holding a treasure and left happily. Zhu Qizhen suddenly felt that he had found the right person.
Just by looking at the sketch, you can tell the key point. It is indeed a professional person doing a professional thing.
The research and development of cement and firearms have been arranged, but who should give these thousands of miles of coastline to?
The Ming Dynasty banned the sea for many years, and more than 20 years have passed since Zheng He's last voyage to the West. Where can you find a team that can fight at sea?
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"Your Majesty, Yuan Qianhu is here."
Zhu Qizhen came back to his senses, nodded and said: "Xuan!"
Yuan Bin is now acting as the commander of Qianhu, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that it only takes a matter of minutes for him to become a full-time official.
"Your Majesty Yuan Bin greets the Holy Gong!"
"I'm in peace!" Zhu Qizhen saw Yuan Bin and unconsciously expressed a sense of intimacy, "No need to be polite, please get up and answer!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Yuan Bin stood up and said: "Regarding the conspiracy case of Cao Jixiang and others, there has been progress on my side. This is the latest confession. Please take a look at it!"
Wynn stepped forward and handed the confession to the imperial case.
"The Qing family is really very efficient. It only takes one day to get the results?"
While Zhu Qizhen was talking, he picked up the confession and read it.
"When it comes to conspiracy, I dare not slack off."
"This piece of shit like Cao Jixiang has actually won over so many people?"
Zhu Qizhen put down the confession and continued: "There is nothing to say. Kill those who deserve to be killed, and exile those who deserve to be exiled... By the way, remember to look carefully when searching your home. Anyone who dares to embezzle my money will be directly confiscated and exiled!"<
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"I obey the decree!"
"Wait a minute!"
Yuan Bin quickly asked: "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions!"
Zhu Qizhen suddenly asked: "What's Shi Heng's situation now?"
"Back to the emperor, Shi Heng confessed all his crimes, and he also confessed to many of Cao Jixiang's accomplices."
Zhu Qizhen pondered for a moment, and then said: "Bring him here to me!"
Yuan Bin asked with some confusion: "Bring it here?"
"Isn't it suitable?" Zhu Qizhen thought for a while and said, "I'd better go there myself!"
"Your Majesty!"
Yuan Bin was even more incredible and hurriedly said: "I'd better bring him here!"
"I'd better go there!"
Zhu Qizhen stood up and said to Wynn: "There is no need to prepare lunch for me!"
"Ah?"
Wynn opened his mouth wide and was at a loss for a moment.
"Fan Zhong!"
Fan Zhong hurriedly walked in from outside the palace and saluted: "The general is here!"
"Come out with me."
Fan Zhong was stunned for a moment and asked: "Where to go?"
"Leave the palace and go to Zhao Prison."
Fan Zhong hesitated and said, "Please make some arrangements, General Rong Mo."
Zhu Qizhen said disapprovingly: "It doesn't have to be so troublesome, just bring a few secret sentries."
"This...isn't it appropriate?"
"What's wrong with this?"
Fan Zhong said: "When the emperor wants to leave the palace, he needs to notify the Yulin Guards to accompany him, and he must also prepare a ride..."
"Okay, okay!"
Zhu Qizhen hurriedly interrupted him and kept going up and down like this, fearing that it would be dark.
"When you leave the palace in casual clothes, be prepared for spies!"