After some inspection, Zhang Yanling discovered the problem. There was no problem with the gun parts, but the problem was with the bullets. Because the Long Bird Gun used single ball lead bullets instead of shotguns. And the lead bullets are made of
The method is the water drop method. Simply put, melted lead water is dropped into cold water to naturally form small round lead balls.
Although the water drop method can quickly produce a large amount of lead bullets, due to the roughness of the process, the produced lead bullets vary in size. The shooting of bird guns is still very particular about the bullet requirements. The best bullets are those with just the right diameter.
It is consistent with the inner diameter of the barrel. If it is too small, the power will be reduced.
Zhang Yanling selected the appropriate lead bullet and verified it himself. After completing a series of operations quickly, he picked up the blunderbuss and aimed at an abandoned bird's nest on the top of a willow tree in the distance. This distance should be within a certain distance.
About one hundred and fifty steps, it was already beyond the distance of an ordinary bow and arrow, and everyone around him felt that it might not have such a long range.
However, after Zhang Yanling pulled the trigger, fire erupted from the muzzle, and a loud noise echoed in the mountains and fields. The bird's nest was hit and the canopy exploded. Not only that, the lead bullet hit the branch behind, and the branch flew, broke, and fell, along with the branches and paper strips.
The snow on the trees fell softly, causing a chain effect. The entire tree was shrouded in snow and mist, which was very spectacular.
"Okay. So awesome!" Everyone shouted and cheered. The power of this firearm definitely exceeded their imagination. Its range and power exceeded many ordinary bows and arrows.
Zhang Yanling put away the gun with satisfaction, stroked the sound of the blunderbuss and praised: "Good gun. There is nothing wrong with the gun, and it is powerful enough. The problem lies in the bullet. The lead bullet is still a little light, and it is difficult to ensure the right size with the water drop method."
.I think lead bullets are still suitable for shotguns. Long gun bullets are still suitable for steel balls. They are heavy enough and more powerful."
Xu Youtang nodded and said: "The only way is to make molds and cast steel balls as bullets. It just needs to be polished extremely smooth. It is really difficult to polish such small steel balls."
Zhang Yanling thought for a while and said: "Make the mold as fine as possible. As for polishing, you may use the sand sieving method. Mix a large number of steel balls and coarse sand together, hang them in a wooden bucket and sift back and forth. Use the friction of the sand and gravel.
Naturally, steel balls can be ground smooth. Although it takes a lot of effort, hundreds or thousands of steel balls can be screened out at one time. I think I can give it a try."
Of course, Xu Youtang immediately understood what Zhang Yanling meant. This is actually the use of human power to simulate the effect of streams eroding stones to form cobblestones. The friction of sand and stone is used to polish the surface of the steel balls cast from the mold smooth. Xu Youtang couldn't help but admire Zhang Yanling's
You have a flexible mind. Theoretically speaking, as long as the sieving and friction time is long enough, you can definitely achieve your goal.
"Okay, I'll do as you say." Xu Youtang smiled.
"A Tang, overall, the quality of this batch of gunshots is completely acceptable, far beyond my expectations. Thank you for your hard work during this period." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
Xu Youtang said: "This is not the result of my alone. This is the result of everyone's efforts."
Zhang Yanling said: "Without you, it can't be made. What we need to do now is to solidify the manufacturing process of the solidification process and form a complete and skilled manufacturing process. In addition, the process must be constantly improved."
Xu Youtang nodded and said: "I understand, just don't worry. I will think about these things seriously. I know there is room for improvement in this gun."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "I will mention two areas for improvement, for your reference only."
Xu Youtang hurriedly said: "You say."
Zhang Yanling stroked the barrel of the musket and said solemnly: "I feel that the strength of the fine steel we smelted is still lacking. When I fired it just now, I could feel the vibration of the barrel. I am worried that its strength is not enough. This is not
Your question, after all, smelting refined steel is
The process of exploration and subsequent exploration will definitely improve it. Perhaps this tremor is also caused by the length of the barrel being too long. I wonder if one or two circles of sleeves can be added to the barrel to strengthen the barrel.
The role of reducing barrel tremor?"
Xu Youtang smiled sweetly and said: "Why did Mr. Hou end up in the same place as me? I also discovered this problem. In addition, adding the sleeve may not only solve the problem of strength and tremor, but I think it can also reduce the heat of the barrel after continuous firing.
, the problem of gun barrel expansion.”
Zhang Yanling pointed her finger and praised: "Heroes see the same thing."
Xu Youtang said angrily: "What kind of hero am I? What other suggestions does the Marquis have?"
Zhang Yanling said: "There is another one. I hope to install a sight on the gun. It is an auxiliary aiming device. Like this..."
Zhang Yanling made gestures on the gun and explained a few words.
Xu Youtang quickly understood. He frowned and said, "Oh, I understand. But this kind of aiming sight needs to be tested accurately. Every gun is different, and the sight device probably needs to be able to adjust itself. But at the muzzle of the gun
Find a way to install a sliding card slot for easy adjustment."
Zhang Yanling really admires Xu Youtang very much. This girl is really smart and can tell the truth. She actually knows little about it and only puts forward opinions based on her own knowledge and assumptions. Xu Youtang can quickly understand the intention and grasp the key to the problem.
This shows how talented he is in these matters.
People in this world are all different, and each has his own strengths. Maybe Xu Youtang is not good at playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but he is talented in manufacturing, casting and forging. Everyone has their own strengths, it just depends on whether they can tap into them.
It’s just about realizing your potential.
If not for everyone present, Zhang Yanling would have hugged Xu Youtang and kissed her hard several times to encourage her.
Zhang Yanling walked back to the team with Xu Youtang. Zhang Yanling handed the gun in his hand back to a guard, smiled at Chen Shiyi and Zhang Yin and said, "How did you two feel about today's test firing of firearms?"
Chen Shi smiled and said: "It's an eye-opener. I originally thought that the fire blunderbuss on the Marquis was ferocious enough, but I didn't expect that the Marquis actually made an even more powerful one. This is much more powerful than the bow and arrow."
Zhang Yin also nodded and said: "I feel like this. Once this kind of firearm is equipped in large quantities, it will definitely be a nightmare for the enemy. I came from humble background on the battlefield. If this kind of firearm is used in the battle against the Tatars, why should the Tatar cavalry have anything to fear? Back then,
In the Battle of Montenegro, if I had dozens of these firearms on hand, the Tatars would never even think of breaking through Montenegro."
Zhang Yanling laughed and said: "The two brothers seem to have figured it out. Unfortunately, the cost of this item is too high and consumes a lot of money. With my personal financial resources, I cannot produce this equipment in large quantities for the time being. These ten bird guns are made
From the smelting of fine steel to the manufacture of parts and gunpowder bullets, I spent a lot of money. For a while, I no longer had the financial resources to manufacture equipment in large quantities."
Chen Shi and Zhang Yin both nodded slightly. They knew how much manpower, material and financial resources had been spent here. Mr. Zhang worked for several months and only produced these ten blunderbuss. With so many people working,
The cost, materials, labor and energy are extremely consuming, and even Zhang Houye's family cannot support it.
"However, firearms will definitely dominate the battlefield weapons in the future. No matter how much money is spent, it will still be worth it. I think we will be able to form a firecrackers team soon," Zhang Yanling said.
"Master Marquis, I humbly suggest that from now on, we must select trustworthy brothers from the Guards to take turns to train here in the art of gun shooting. Not only must they be able to reload and shoot quickly, but they must also shoot accurately. Prepare for a rainy day and have it ready."
Chen style together.
Zhang Yanling nodded and smiled: "What Chen Qianhu said is absolutely true. This is exactly what I think. Firearm design requires not only skillful movements and accurate shooting, but also formation training for firearm shooting. Well, let's leave this matter to
Chen Qianhu went to do it. I will write a book about it after I go back.
The weapon training outline should be printed into a book, so that the training can be carried out according to the training manual. It will ensure that there are no mistakes and a group of qualified personnel will be trained. But Chen Qianhu must remember that this matter of the weapon must be kept strictly confidential.
, the selected personnel must be completely trustworthy.”
Chen Shiyi cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Hou, your humble position will be handled properly."
Next, everyone conducted some shooting training. Zhang Yanling was also very interested. By the way, he also talked about some formations for musket shooting. The three-stage shooting formation, the concept of standing and kneeling three-dimensional shooting, etc. Everyone could listen.
They all enjoyed it and found it quite insightful.
At noon, the training ended. When everyone was packing up and walking back along the reservoir dam, suddenly, someone on the mountain was running down the snow-covered slope. When they got closer, they recognized it was Huang Si, the deputy housekeeper of the Zhang family.
"Why did you come here?" Zhang Yanling asked in surprise.
Huang Si was sweating profusely and took Zhang Yanling aside to report: "Master Marquis, please go back quickly. The Empress will ask someone to invite you into the palace."
Zhang Yanling said: "What happened?"
Huang Sidao: "It is said that the emperor is sick. He has a fever and a cough. The Queen is worried and invites the Marquis to come into the palace."
Zhang Yanling was shocked. Hearing this tone, it seemed that the emperor's illness was somewhat dangerous. Otherwise, why did Empress Zhang call her into the palace? Could it be that... something was going to happen? However, Zhang Yanling quickly calmed down. Judging from the time, it was just a matter of time.
In November of the 17th year of Hongzhi, there was still half a year before Zhu Youtang's death, so there should be nothing major. Perhaps Empress Zhang just wanted to visit the emperor in the palace, so as not to lose etiquette.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yanling felt calm in her heart. Zhu Youtang was ill, and she should go to visit him. Originally, he had a grudge against him. If he neglected etiquette again, wouldn't it make Zhu Youtang even more dissatisfied. Empress Zhang thought that what happened before
Some are confused and can't bear the trouble. Some are just overly panicked.
At that moment, Zhang Yanling immediately set off and rushed back to the capital. In the afternoon, Zhang Yanling hurried into the palace and went straight to the Qianqing Palace.