The lethality of powerful weapons is astonishing and terrifying, and the tragic situation of pigs and sheep is terrifying. But no matter how pacifist you are, you will be happy when your own people have powerful weapons.www.biquge.info

This is not only a powerful weapon to kill and injure the enemy, but also a means of defending oneself.

"Such an artifact can be called the pillar stone of the country and the Great Wall of the new era."

"Under one shot, there is no living creature within a hundred paces, even if the Tartars are rampant, they must be shocked when they see this, and it will be difficult to raise the cavalry to rush and kill?"

"What's more, with this divine weapon, no matter how powerful the Tartars' cavalry is, it only needs to be covered by more than a dozen new cannons, which is enough to beat the Tartars without the morale to dare to fight!"

Everyone kept talking, and every word was talking about the power of this new cannon after it came out.

At this time, the artillery test team also came over and saluted Zhu Cihong and others.

Fang just roared angrily, and Qian Wujin, the captain of the test team with a powerful aura, seemed to have known that there was a great person in front of him, and stood upright, reflecting that he was a little too conspicuous just now, and he seemed a little uneasy.

"Qian Wujin, the captain of the test team, report to Major General Liu, please instruct!" Qian Wujin saluted solemnly.

After Liu Quan returned the salute, he turned sideways and motioned to Zhu Cihong: "Take a break." Let me first explain to you that this is His Majesty the Emperor. Today, Weifu came here to visit the research and development of new artillery. Now, salute Your Majesty. ”

Zhu Cihong preemptively said: "Let's say it first, a military salute is enough." There is no need to be verbose about these fictitious things. ”

After a salute, Zhu Cihong asked Liu Quan to talk about his thoughts and opinions on the new artillery.

Seeing this, everyone quieted down and listened quietly to Qian Wujin's evaluation. Especially Zhao Zhenhui, at this moment, he is both looking forward to it and a little worried. After all, this is in front of His Majesty the Emperor, and if he speaks nonsense and says any criticism, it will be a big nuisance.

Feeling the eyes of everyone gathered, Qian Wujin also became a little nervous all of a sudden, took a deep breath again and again, and then sorted out his thoughts, and said very excitedly as soon as he opened his mouth: "This cannon, it's good!" Well, it's good in these three places. One is that there are gun carriages! This is ...... This kind of gun carriage is called a gun truck. There is a screw to adjust the pitch, and there is a door aiming, which is greatly convenient. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the place where the screw and adjustment handle attached to the tail of the gun can be raised or lowered by turning the handle. And then there is also an additional light door for easy aiming. That is, on the right side of the cannon tail, there is a rod-type lifting door, plus the blade crosshair installed on the right side of the lug, which is much better than the previous Hongyi cannon, which had to rely on manual work. ”

"The second is range." I opened my mouth, and the rest of the words were much sharper. Qian Wujin's train of thought became smoother and smoother, and he continued: "Moreover, in my opinion, the range of this new cannon is by no means more than a thousand steps!" ”

The distance of a thousand steps is just a unit used to describe distance in this era. According to the conversion, generally speaking, one step is half a meter away, and a thousand steps, in fact, it is only five hundred meters, one mile. On the battlefield, this distance is enough to hit the enemy forces on the opposite side. But for the commanders of the artillery, they will never be satisfied with an increase in firing range.

Sure enough, Zhao Zhenhui breathed a sigh of relief slightly, and said with both ease and pride: "That's right, this new cannon has been measured by us, and the firing range is still certain in lethality and accuracy at a distance of three thousand steps." If you continue to improve, use a larger caliber, a larger gun, the range can be increased!

Although the Hongyi cannon is said to be ten miles erosive in many literatures, in fact, it is only a cannon fired on the city wall and can hit a distance of thousands of meters, but the accuracy is completely gone. Without an accurate head, it doesn't make much sense to retain lethality.

Qian Wujin continued: "As for the last point, it is the cannonball. Compared with the solid bullets of the past, the current flowering bullets are really exciting for the soldiers! Usually, the means of evasion in the face of artillery was to evacuate dense queues. No matter how big the shell is, it is only the size of a head, and if you dodge this line, you don't have to worry. At most, as long as you prevent the shell from landing on the ground and then jump up, and hurt people all the way through. ”

Saying that, Qian Wujin couldn't help but recall the scene when he fought with the Qing army before, and said with slight regret: "Although the power of artillery is very powerful, it is too difficult to say that it is too difficult to decide a war and turn the situation around like the battle of Luzhen." In the past, artillery shells could only penetrate one line, which could only shake the enemy's ranks and morale, but it was absolutely difficult to occupy the main position of the entire battlefield in terms of killing. But now, it's different! If such a flowering bullet falls, it will hit a whole piece. Cover it all over the place, and no matter how much the enemy dodges, it's useless! It would be great if they were really soldiers who spread out to a distance of dozens of paces from each other. Brothers in the infantry can crush the enemy with a single charge! ”

As he spoke, Qian Wujin couldn't help but clench his fists heavily, as if he saw the scene of the enemy in a dilemma and collapsing.

Everyone couldn't help laughing when they watched Qian Wujin's explanation, and everyone was happy and relaxed.

"Sergeant Qian's explanation is very vivid." Zhu Cihong smiled and said, "I see, this is the reason. This cannon, the armory workshop is very well made. However, I actually have some opinions. I just don't know if it's the same as what the soldiers and heroes see. Tell me, sir, what are the shortcomings? For example, I have just seen that the first time solid ammunition was used, it took the test team a quarter of an hour longer than before to move the artillery from the inevitable to the western shooting range, which is somewhat unusual. ”

Zhao Zhenhui couldn't help but feel a tightness in his heart, this is to mention the shortcomings.

Qian Wujin was stunned, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty Mingjian." This artillery carriage is easy to use, with a horse pulling, and it is much easier to use than the previous artillery carriages. But there is also a problem, that is, it is too heavy. All the wheels are made of iron, heavy, good on flat ground, up the slope is afraid of not being able to pull, down the slope is afraid of not being able to pull, this is a quarter of an hour slower. ”

"Iron Wheel ......" Zhu Cihong couldn't help but think of the tires of later generations.

Although the Chinese civilization had wheels very early, rubber was produced in the Amazon forest, and there was no such thing in China. It was not transplanted to England until the late 19th century, and it was not until the beginning of the 20th century that it was transplanted to China.

Zhu Cihong silently thought about whether to simply lay out the South American strategy in advance, but when he thought of the Northern Mongolian strategy, he shook his head temporarily and retracted his thoughts, and said, "What do you think of Zhao Qing's family?" ”

Zhao Zhenhui said helplessly: "This is also a helpless move, if the frame is made of ordinary wood, it is easy to crack." Hardwoods can be used, but the yield is unstable, and the yield is ...... It is this axle, if it is not cast as a whole, it is easy to break. It's really ...... Material...... Or is the material too lacking. ”

As a centralized empire, it is easy to rush to the best talents from all over the country at the sound of a call. Therefore, in the design of these ordnances, it is easy to appear a magic weapon that transcends the times. However, the basic material process is a shortcoming of this real world.

You don't see that everyone understands the design concepts of nuclear fusion, military engines, etc., even the specific details, and it is not difficult to figure them out. But what really gets in the way of manufacturing is often the material.

When it fell into the hands of Zhu Cihong's Da Ming, the same is true.

At this time, Fang Yizhi on the side suddenly realized.

He also finally understood why the director of an ordinary workshop of his was able to get Zhu Cihong to inspect in person.

"At this level, my Jingshi Iron and Steel Plant can come in handy!" Fang Yizhi hurriedly said.

At this time, another gray-haired old man came to the ordnance workshop. The old man moved quickly, and several young juniors behind him kept chasing after him with bags on their backs, but they couldn't catch up.

As soon as the old man approached, he shouted at Zhao Zhenhui: "Fang master, you have to explain it to Lao Liu today." Where the hell did this steel come from! Last month, the people in the supply department were chased by me for half a month and didn't give the truth, and today they suddenly told me that there was a new material that could be used. It's a big surprise for me! Owner, today's words are here, you can't let this thing go anymore! ”

Zhao Zhenhui hurriedly explained: "This is the eighth-level craftsman in the workshop who is responsible for the research and development of this new cannon, and it is also the technical pillar of the workshop. This time, the first cannon was personally supervised by Master Liu. ”

"It seems that there is more than one piece of good news." Zhu Cihong guessed.

Fang Yizhi smiled.

Zhao Zhenhui reacted in surprise: "Master Liu, are you saying that the materials I just sent over are available?" ”

"Absolutely! This time, there is no need to suffer from the bird's anger of the Foshan people. The steel can be used directly as the rim material, while the rest of the wheel can be made of oak. When the time comes, the shell is wrapped with a layer of iron, and it will be solved. Of course, there is also the screw, and there is no need to purchase Sugang and Foshan Iron, you can use this material directly! After Liu Dajiang finished speaking, he sighed one after another: "Oh, why haven't you heard of this steel before?" ”

Zhu Cihong and Fang Yizhi looked at each other and smiled.

Zhao Zhenhui said in surprise, and finally bowed down to Zhu Cihong and said, "Please give the Holy Lord a name for this new artillery." ”

Zhu Cihong groaned for a while, and then said: "In the past, when the imperial court cast cannons, I always wanted to get some kind of divine general, the reputation of an invincible general. This is not what I like. In my opinion, the most reliable and worthy of praise are our soldiers, our military workers. Name, I can give you an example. However, in the workshop, it is necessary to reward the meritorious soldiers who have made meritorious contributions to research and development. Of course, the Privy Council will also award the unit according to the law. As for this artillery, it is called the Heavenly Punishment. ”

At this time, Zhao Zhenhui naturally offered pen, ink, paper and inkstone with great interest. Zhu Cihong raised the pen and waved: "Heavenly Punishment Style" four characters put down the pen.

There was a burst of applause, Zhu Cihong smiled and waved his hand, and saw Ning Wei coming.

Everyone understood that Ning Wei had something important to do, so they all turned sideways and moved out of the way.

Ning Wei whispered a few words in Zhu Cihong's ear. Zhu Cihong nodded in response, and said a few words of encouragement to everyone in the workshop area, leaving the scene to Zhao Zhenhui and Liu Quan, and then explained Fang Yizhi's affairs, and got into the carriage again.

On the carriage, Ning Wei routinely reported the specific situation to Zhu Cihong.

"In this way, there are some characters in this group of soldiers of the Shun Army. It's a pity that luck is like this, and he is a thief. Since the war has begun, it is natural to use all the characters that can be used. This point is reported to Ni Aiqing. Zhu Cihong listened to this anecdote, and also realized that he had not much time to stay outside the palace.

When war comes, it will be a showdown between two countries. When it comes to a specific weapon, the detailed arrangement of a steel plant is no longer the main one.

As the emperor, Zhu Cihong needs to settle down strategically from a strategic position and work the overall situation.

For example, in order to cope with the northern expedition to Mongolia, the imperial court had to prepare for a three-year war. And this is only an optimistic estimate.

War has never been a beautiful thing.

He is cruel at the same time, but also cold and rational. All means needed to make the best possible preparations.

The carriage galloped towards the palace, Zhu Cihong opened the curtain, looked at the earth that was gradually recovering after the spring blossoms, and slowly opened a small note in his palm.

It was left by Empress Zhao Shiyao.

"The concubine cooks porridge at night, and it is the husband's favorite preserved egg and lean meat." Zhu Cihong chuckled, and the carriage galloped away, as if it was much lighter.

……

After entering the Chongwen Gate, Wu Qiaoer also lifted the curtain on the carriage.

He looked at the fresh scene in front of him in a daze, and said in amazement: "Is this Jingshi, it's so big." ”

On the side, Tian Yingqi said with a smile: "This is our capital." At the feet of the Son of Heaven, the first good and prosperous place. After a while, follow me to the Hengxin Hotel for a while, and I will send Ruoyun to take you to go through the formalities. The place where you are going to study is the Kyoto Normal University Hall. It is under the banner of Guozijian, and of course, the school is still independent. Well, you don't understand that yet. In short, it is inevitable that there will be some criticism in this era of the daughter's family's study. You should remember two sentences, read books reasonably, apply what you have learned, and do not read any other words. ”

"Yes, thank you, the slave shopkeeper." Wu Qiao'er said in a low voice, grateful, looking at Tian Yingqi's face, looking at the slightly more white hair on her forehead, and looking at the soft eyes, she was suddenly stunned.

Tian Yingqi said softly: "What's the matter, I am reluctant to go to school alone?" ”

"No...... Qiao'er just thought that my younger brother went to join the army, and I thought that no one in this world would treat me like a relative. It's just that now when I see that the shopkeeper treats me kindly, I think of my parents who left in the chaotic army, and I lost my mind for a while, and ......" said, Wu Qiaoer's voice gradually choked.

Tian Yingqi sighed lightly, how could she not understand what Wu Qiao'er was thinking. Back then, she was lucky enough to meet Zhu Cihong's army in the troubled times, so she survived. took in the Wu family sisters and brothers a while ago, in addition to the smart and motivated sisters and brothers, they naturally had some of the same thoughts.

"War is the most merciless...... How much flesh and blood are separated, I don't know. Tian Yingqi said slowly: "I am more than ten years old for you, and I am a little too old to be a sister." If you want, you can recognize me as a godmother. ”

"Yes, godmother......" said, Wu Qiaoer finally cried.

At this moment, she really misses her brother. (To be continued.) )