In fact, this artillery should have been released a long time ago, because the theory has been mature, the gunpowder has been configured, and it has been under research. The Heavy Rain Pear Blossom Arrow is a predecessor. It has been studied for several years, but the industry cannot keep up.
, unable to manufacture a gun barrel, which caused the development of artillery to stagnate.
Fortunately, the craftsmen of the Great Song Dynasty were not idlers. After countless days and nights of very targeted research, they finally came up with this barrel. This is not a copper barrel, because copper is money. Any
The emergence of copper-related products will affect the economy, so Li Qi vetoed copper from the beginning and ordered the smelters to produce more advanced steel. Once the barrel came out, the artillery was naturally available.
However, this kind of artillery has not aroused the interest of Li Qi, who has seen atomic bomb explosions. Of course, he has only seen the scene of atomic bomb explosions on video. But this is a big surprise for Zhao Kai and others.
This is the first time that a firearm based on this principle has appeared in the world. It is a breakthrough like the Great Leap Forward, and it is difficult not to be stunned.
And its power made Zhao Kai so excited that he kept asking about this and that, but this was all physics and chemistry knowledge. Even the Wu brothers didn't understand the principles, but they only knew this. Yu Yunwen also knew about it through Li Qi
, although he reported it truthfully, Zhao Kai still had only a half-understanding, and he couldn't help but feel discouraged. In fact, Zhao Kai was quite proud at heart. After all, he was also the number one scholar in history, and he was also the first prince in history. His talent was not weak.
Yu Kangxi, Qianlong and others.
But no matter what, he was very happy, and he was full of praise for Yu Yunwen, and he also praised Yu Qi by the way.
It was impossible for Yu Qi to be jealous of his son. He was very happy to see that his son was favored by the emperor. Yu Yunwen must have a bright future.
But Li Qi listened thoughtfully, with a faint smile hanging on the corner of his mouth. When this kind of smile usually appears on his face, it indicates that he is going to deceive others.
After Yu Yunwen and others retreated, Zhao Kai said very confidently: "With such artifacts here, why worry about being captured by the North and not destroyed?"
The Kingdom of Jin has always been a serious concern for him. Yes, there can only be one big country in this land. Li Qi was startled and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, the current revitalizing cannon still has many flaws, and it is difficult to cause damage to the cavalry.
A fatal blow."
Zhao Kai was stunned and said: "How do you say this? I have seen the power of the revitalizing cannon with my own eyes. Moreover, Yunwen also said that it can be increased by more than five times. The crossbow in the past was already able to severely damage the enemy, let alone this.
A magical weapon, nothing worth mentioning."
Li Qi said truthfully: "What the emperor saw was only the tip of the iceberg. This revitalizing cannon also has very fatal flaws. One is that it is too bulky and has a serious lack of maneuverability. At most, it can only be fixed on the city wall or a fixed point on the ship.
The second reason for shooting is that the frequency of firing is too slow, that is, it takes a long time before the second shot is fired, and the speed of Jin Guo's iron hoof charging. The emperor should also understand that once encountered in the wild, the revitalizing cannon is very
It is difficult to have a chance to launch a second round, and once the Jin cavalry gets close, the revitalizing cannon cannot be transported away at all and can only be handed over to others, so today's revitalizing cannon is still not enough to fight against the cavalry."
After what Li Qi said, this revitalizing cannon is not considered a magic weapon, but it is not much of a burden.
Li Qi's words were like a basin of cold water pouring from Zhao Kai's head to the soles of his feet. The excitement on his face disappeared.
You must know that the emperor is in a high mood now. If you look at it from a minister's perspective, you must not disturb the emperor's mood at this time. It is usually at this time that the loyal words are harsh. After all, the emperor is also a human being and has seven emotions and six desires.
In fact, if this was anything else, Li Qi would be happy with it, but this is no small matter. You can deceive others, but you cannot deceive yourself. The emperor has absolute dominance, and any of his ideas may lead to the entire situation. The country is on a road of no return. If he thinks that the revitalization cannon is simply invincible, it will lead to deviations in his strategic thinking. The emperor's deviation may lead to the overall collapse. This is really no joke. , so Li Qi must say this regardless of whether Zhao Kai is happy or not.
Zhao Kai is also a human being. Of course he was unhappy when his interest was lost. He said: "If it is useless, why did you create it?"
Li Qidao: "Your Majesty, I didn't say it was useless. I just said that the cavalry against the Jin army was still far behind. However, the emergence of the revitalizing cannon was a major progress in firearms. The revitalizing cannon brought not only a barrel, but also It brought about the concept of Quanxing firearms. In the past, our long-range weapons relied on bow strings to launch. It was not until the emergence of the Heavy Rain Pear Blossom Arrow that there was a slight breakthrough. However, the Heavy Rain Pear Blossom Arrow is still inseparable from the shadow of bows and arrows. However, the Quanxing Cannon is Completely getting rid of the shadow of bows and arrows, it represents the entry into a new era. Wei Chen boldly predicts that bows and arrows will be eliminated soon, and weapons that rely entirely on gunpowder will replace all crossbows.
It's just that today's revitalization cannon is just the beginning. It still has many criticisms, but we can improve it. The world is progressing, and the same is true for firearms. Sooner or later, artillery will become smaller and smaller, more maneuverable, and easier to launch. Next time, the stability will be significantly improved, and based on the revitalization gun principle we can develop a lot of firearms. By then the firearms will definitely dominate the battlefield and be enough to crush the cavalry of any country in the world."
After listening to Li Qi's words, Zhao Kai also calmed down, knowing that he had been a little too excited just now. He nodded seriously and said: "You are right. Anyway, this is a good start, so I don't know what the consequences are. How long will it take for this new type of weapon to be used on the battlefield?"
Li Qidao: "Actually, it won't take long. Although today's revitalizing cannons are used in field battles, they still have many shortcomings, but they can be used on warships. In naval battles, the enemy will never be able to rush forward instantly, and once revitalized The cannon can hit the opponent's ship and deal a fatal blow to the opponent. In addition, it can be placed on the city wall. As for when to land in the field, the principle of gunpowder is actually mature. The emergence of the revitalizing cannon is enough to explain everything. It depends on the industry. When can I catch up?"
All said and done, industrial technology is still not enough.
Zhao Kai was also anxious, but this kind of technical work was not something he could do quickly. Qin Hui on the side suddenly said: "Actually, in terms of smelting technology alone, I, the Song Dynasty, am not the strongest in the world. As far as I know, You know, the smelting technology of Xixia and Japan is very unique. It is as good as the Song Dynasty, let’s talk about the Xixia sword. It is even more perfect, and the sword that the emperor is equipped with now is also a Xixia sword.”
Zhao Kai sighed: "But how could Xixia be willing to tell us this kind of technology?"
Qin Hui smiled and said: "Your Majesty, money can make the world go round."
Zhao Kai snorted and said, "What do you mean?"
Qin Huidao: "Now Xixia is seeking various cooperation with our Song Dynasty. We can use this to arrange people to go to Xixia to learn their smelting technology. We can let the Commerce Bureau contact Xixia and let businessmen bring money to their country to do business."
Buy and sell.”
"This method is not impossible." Zhao Kai frowned and said, "But Xixia's mineral resources are originally scarce and have always been exclusively owned by the imperial court. It is difficult for businessmen to penetrate."
Qin Hui said: "The emperor is right, but we can do some smelting-related businesses first, such as opening a blacksmith shop and making pots, shovels and knives. Then we can find ways to recruit some skilled craftsmen and absorb their skills, or directly transfer those
Craftsmen were secretly brought back to the country to perfect our smelting technology."
Zhao Kai thought for a while and asked Li Qi: "Li Qi, what do you think?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "I think this method is absolutely feasible. As the saying goes, you are quick to learn and don't be ashamed to ask questions. Every country has its foundation and its strengths, whether we are a big country in the Central Plains or a big country in the world.
No matter what, we should all put ourselves in a lower position and constantly push ourselves to learn from the strengths of others, so that our Song Dynasty can prosper forever."
"As for recruiting foreign talents, the Economic Envoy has also mentioned it before. However, it has never been taken seriously. It seems that the court has to further relax its policy. Try to attract more talents to our Song Dynasty, Qin Shaozai."
"Wei Chen is here."
Zhao Kai said: "Go and think of a way. See if you can integrate foreign talents into the scientific examination."
"I obey my orders."
"Li Qi."
"Wei Chen is here."
"As for how to absorb foreign technology, it is up to you and the Commerce Bureau. As long as they can contribute to our Song Dynasty, whether they are beggars or craftsmen, I will give them the best treatment."
"I obey my orders."
Zhao Kai said to Yu Qi again: "Deputy Superintendent Yu."
"Wei Chen is here."
"The research and development of firearms is our top priority in the Song Dynasty. You must supervise the craftsmen below. You must not be complacent just because of small achievements. Try to develop more advanced firearms. If there is anything missing, you, the weapons supervisor, can
No need to ask for instructions, just call directly."
"Weak ministers will definitely fulfill their mission."
Zhao Kai asked again about other firearms that the weapons supervisor was studying, and then returned to the palace. In any case, he gained a lot from this trip, and he also saw the hope of the firearms era.
Li Qi did not follow Zhao Kai away, but he and Yu Qi escorted Zhao Kai to the door and then returned to the house.
"Deputy Superintendent Yu is really like a tiger with no son. This kid Yunwen is so up-to-date. His future is boundless."
Li Qi took a sip of tea and said to Yu Qi with a smile.
Yu Qi nodded slightly and said, "This is all thanks to the supervisor's careful teachings. Yunwen's ability to win the favor of the supervisor is a blessing he has cultivated."
"Then he has to be capable. There are so many children in the world, why do I prefer him?" Li Qi shook his head with a smile and said, "By the way, Yunwen seems to have reached the age where he is weak, right?"
Yu Qi was stunned for a moment and then replied: "There is still more than a year."
"Really?" Li Qi chuckled and said, "Time flies so fast, but according to our government's scientific examination system, Yunwen should be eligible to take the scientific examination."
Yu Qi groaned and said in astonishment: "I wonder why the Privy Councilor said this?"
Li Qi raised the corner of his mouth and said: "Deputy Supervisor, I need you to write a memorial to the Emperor."
"Memorial?"
Yu Qi was surprised and said: "What memorial?"
Li Qi smiled treacherously and said: "A memorial on behalf of Yunwen requesting to leave the weapons prison."
"What?" (To be continued)
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