Daming: At the start of the showdown, Lao Zhu was stunned

Chapter 497 The envoy from Japan is coming!

"Xiao Wu, the mass production line of this 'rifled gun' still seems to be not perfect."

"The yield rate is really pitifully low. Now it seems that it is more realistic to equip the firearms battalion with large-scale 'smooth guns' first."

In the military building bureau, Mu Ying, Zhu Yan, and Zhu Su walked out of the firing range again.This time they test fired a batch of rifled guns processed in batches on an improved lathe.However, it is not known whether the accuracy of the lathe is still not enough, or there is a problem in the mass production process of the bullets. Among the twenty rifled guns, only one gun meets the airtightness requirements, and it has a terrible range of more than [-] steps.

Among the other guns, three even exploded, and seven bullets deviated from the trajectory.This time, the test firing of the rifled gun was a complete failure.

"The accuracy of the lathe and the assembly line is indeed a big problem." Zhu Su stroked his chin. "However, smoothbore guns will eventually be eliminated. Only rifled guns with longer range and higher accuracy can really make our Ming Dynasty and other countries form a generation gap."

"Rifled guns are the future, and research and development must not stop."

"But after all, there is still a shortage of talents... In the Imperial College, those students who are intensively studying science are still too short to study, and they are still unusable."

"Maybe it will take a few more years. When Daming has enough talents to invest in research and help us lay a solid foundation for technology, we will be able to break through the problem of mass production of rifled guns."

Seeing that Zhu Su was a little discouraged, Zhu Yan who was beside him patted him on the shoulder. "Fifth, it's okay, I'm still young, just take it step by step."

"In short, there are a few rifled guns that have passed the test firing. After these guns are carefully inspected to confirm that their material structure is stable and there is no risk of explosion, we can select a part of the elite who use muskets in the night. It is equipped for these elites to use."

"Rifled guns have an accurate range of [-] steps, and have excellent armor-piercing capabilities. I remember you once let your eunuch dog use a bow and arrow to snipe a general who killed a thief? This tactic is very suitable for using these rifled guns." .”

"Our Ming army equipped with rifled guns will definitely become a nightmare for enemy generals on the battlefield. This is enough to change today's battle situation."

"Moreover, we have successfully achieved mass production of muskets, and at the same time fully adopted tunnel firing technology. Even in unfavorable weather conditions such as rain and snow, the firing rate can be [-]%. Such a firearms unit with a three-stage firing And so on, the new firearm tactics are enough to greatly enhance the combat capability of our Ming army."

"No matter how bad it is, we can try to apply the rifling technology to the artillery first. The barrel of the artillery is thick, and it is easier to draw the rifling than the firecracker."

"That's right!" Zhu Su's words made Zhu Su excited. "Third brother, you are really a genius! With rifled artillery, its range and stability will be greatly increased. In this way, whether it is attacking a fortified city or a fierce battle at sea, my Ming Dynasty can rely on the advantages of heavy artillery, which is not weaker than others .”

"Gunpao is originally a family... or third brother, you are out of your mind!"

Zhu Yan smiled, with a little pride in his expression.These days, he conceived and studied together with the two brothers, which made him feel more fulfilled than ever.Perhaps the people of Lao Zhu's family had hidden talents as craftsmen. Zhu Fan's attainments in craftsmanship and physics were already slightly ahead of Zhu Su's.

"If this new type of artillery can be successful and cooperate with the 'Tiger Crouching Cannon' we have developed, then our Ming army will be invincible when attacking cities and territories." Mu Ying also said with a smile.

The 'Tiger Crouching Cannon' is a new type of artillery that they have worked out before. The prototype is the artillery used by the Qi family army to deal with Japanese pirates.This cannon is light in shape and is mostly used for mountain warfare. When used, it is like a tiger crouching, and its function is similar to that of the mortars of later generations.However, it can also be filled with gravel and other objects and used as shotguns. If the rifled gun with a very long range is successfully developed, the Ming army will set up a position when facing the enemy. .

If the enemy is defending the city, they will bombard it with rifles; if the enemy goes out of the city to attack, they will bombard it with tiger crouching...

Let them advance and retreat, there is no other way but to kill them!
Although Mu Ying was always calm, thinking about such a scene, her face flushed with excitement.

Even if the three brothers have studied how to cast cannons, everything in the court has been stable in the past few years, and there is no need for the three of them to bother at all. The three of them who are at ease as technical geeks are also used to such an idea, and immediately forget to eat and sleep to study it. its feasibility.

But today is a bit different from usual. After discussing it for a short time, I saw a Huangmen in the palace rushing to the military building bureau: "Is His Highness Fifth here?"

"Your Majesty has a decree, His Highness Xuan will immediately go to Jinshen Hall to have an audience!"

Zhu Su was taken aback for a moment, although he had often been in and out of the palace these years, but most of the time he went straight to the harem, chatting with Lao Zhu, Queen Ma and his elder brother Zhu Biao.Occasionally, he teases his nephew Zhu Xiongying, who is growing up day by day, and has secret meetings with Xu Miaoyun, who often uses the name of inspecting the textile factory in the palace.But it has been a long time since I have been to Jinshen Hall where Lao Zhu usually works.

Could it be that something major happened?

Zhu Fang and Mu Ying didn't dare to neglect, they hurriedly urged Zhu Su to go first, and Zhu Su quickly followed the little yellow gate to the palace.When I arrived at the Jinshen Hall, I saw the eldest brother Zhu Biao, the fourth brother Zhu Di, Liu Bowen, Li Shanchang and other officials who are now in power in the court.There are also some younger officials standing with Zhu Biao, presumably they are the cabinet or the six newly promoted officials in recent years.Among the military positions, several princes and marquises in Beijing are also listed.

Lao Zhu was still wearing the Mou uniform from the Great Dynasty, Zhu Su remembered that today is Wangri.It seems that Lao Zhu summoned all the important ministers here before he had time to change his clothes after finishing the court in Fengtian Hall.I don't know what happened.

"Fifth, you're here." Seeing Zhu Su entering the hall, Lao Zhu's expression relaxed, and he waved his hand to invite Zhu Su to come in.Zhu Su saluted Liu Bowen, Li Shanchang, Feng Sheng and other elders, then nodded to his eldest brother Zhu Biao, and then came to Lao Zhu. "Father, you have called the child here urgently, but what's the matter?"

"There is indeed something important." Lao Zhu said.A servant brought Zhu Su an exquisite booklet: "This is the letter of credence sent by Wa Kingdom today."

"You are more proficient in the affairs of the Wa Kingdom, so we called you over to discuss the details with everyone."

"Wa's national book?" Zhu Su's heart skipped a beat, he took the national book, opened it and read it carefully.As expected, it was written in Chinese characters on the national book of the Japanese state. Obviously, this national book was written by someone who is proficient in Chinese culture, and there are many words in it, so it is quite laborious to read.

The general idea is that there have been great rebels in the Wa country, and the power has been taken by the thieves.Emperor Changqing of the Wa Kingdom was helpless, and begged the Ming Dynasty to send heavenly soldiers to help the lower kingdom eliminate evil and evil, and rectify the source.Emperor Changqing wished that generations from generation to generation would honor Ming as the Lord and never betray him.

Zhu Su was overjoyed. This incident did not happen in history. It must be that Yao Guangxiao and Gao Qi's arrangements had worked!He raised his head and said: "Women ask for help, isn't this a god-given opportunity for me to show the prestige of the superior country and stop the Japanese invasion forever? What else is there to learn about?"

"It's not that simple." Lao Zhu shook his head, and asked for another memorial. "Look at this one more time."

(End of this chapter)