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Chapter 677

With an order, the target was erected, and the fusiliers and arquebus soldiers conducted live ammunition drills respectively.Emperor Chongzhen and others watched from the beginning to the end in the safe zone behind, and had an intuitive impression of all aspects of the two types of firearms.

The result of the comparison was actually a bit beyond Emperor Chongzhen's expectations. In terms of shooting accuracy, matchlock guns were more accurate than flintlock guns.Zu Dashou's arquebus soldiers are basically nine in three, or nine in four, and some have nine in six.But although no one of Mao Yuanyi's fusiliers missed the target, their grades were one grade lower than that of the arquebus soldiers.

In Qi Jiguang's Ji Xiao's new book, there are requirements for shooting bird guns: the bird gun shoots nine shots at a time, and the sixth in the ninth grade will be rewarded.

For such a result, Mao Yuanyi's complexion was a bit ugly.However, firearms expert Bi Maokang was here. He analyzed the reason and said that the scythe of the flintlock is also the cover of the fire door, and a stronger hammer spring is needed to ensure sufficient impact force. It is more laborious than the matchlock gun, and therefore, the force when pulling the trigger ultimately affects the accuracy of the flintlock gun.This is a firearms decision. It's hard to say that the fusiliers are not well trained.

This explanation made Emperor Chongzhen nod his head, and also made Mao Yuanyi's face look better, and Li Dingguo who was standing beside him suddenly realized.

For every match between the flintlock and the matchlock gun, the persons in charge of both sides, Zu Dashou and Mao Yuanyi, would express their opinions, and then there would be a professional interpretation by the ordnance expert Bi Maokang, although for Emperor Chongzhen, it was basically not surpassed by him. However, for Li Dingguo, it was a rare and precious lesson.This gave him a comprehensive improvement in his understanding of firearms.

After all the tests, the conclusion is clear at a glance.Because the flintlock does not have to worry about the lit matchstick poking the gunpowder of the teammates on the side, the fusiliers can stand closer together, instead of needing to be separated from each other by about one meter like the arquebus soldiers.

And this is the biggest advantage of the flintlock gun.Even if flintlock guns may have some shortcomings compared to matchlock guns, they are enough to ignore those shortcomings.

The several generals present had actual combat experience, and they were keenly aware that the form of war in the future was likely to change.Just imagine, the lead bullets fired by a row of tight fusiliers will inevitably cover the opponent like a torrential rain. With such a density, the enemy will die when they come up, and it is impossible for the arquebus to do so.Of course, this is only about firearms. On the real battlefield, it is naturally impossible to rely on flintlock guns to conquer the world.

Emperor Chongzhen finally concluded: "Obviously, although the flintlock gun has only improved the firing device compared with the matchlock gun, the advantages are very obvious. It's just that the misfire rate of the flintlock gun needs to be further reduced. While increasing the output of flintlock guns, Qing also needs to further solve this problem.”

Flintlock guns have the disadvantages of high misfire rate, delay in firing after the trigger is pulled, etc., but the dense flintlock array can make up for this shortcoming.But since there are shortcomings, after all, it needs to be improved.

Bi Maokang's final conclusion on the flintlock is naturally very happy.The flagship product of the Military Weapons Bureau has finally been recognized.He naturally agreed to Emperor Chongzhen's request.

This flintlock gun has another advantage. Although Emperor Chongzhen didn't know if they knew it, he knew it in his heart.That is, there is no need for the fusiliers to be like the archers in the new army. They must mobilize the elite of the frontier army to quickly form combat effectiveness.In the future, almost all the Ming army could be transformed into flintlock soldiers in a short period of time. Of course, this must be done if the output of flintlock guns can keep up.Because of this, he specifically raised Bi Maokang's output.

Then, Emperor Chongzhen turned to Zu Dashou and Mao Yuanyi, and told them: "The weapon of the flintlock will indeed change the form of warfare, but how to change it, how to use the flintlock, you must seriously consider it; More than that, Qing and others have to think about it in reverse, what are the weaknesses of these flintlock formations? If we use them to deal with Jianlu in the future, what countermeasures will Jianlu take?"

Speaking of this, he emphasized: "There has never been the strongest spear, nor the strongest shield. Moreover, at any time, in any age, the most important thing is people. Remember, use good flint You can't rely on the flintlock formation, you know?"

Zu Dashou and Mao Yuanyi were a little surprised when they heard it, they quickly bowed their heads to listen quietly, and after Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, both of them played back sincerely: "I will obey the holy will!"

Even the technical official Bi Maokang looked at Emperor Chongzhen in surprise.He basically just discussed firearms with the emperor before. At that time, he felt that the emperor was very knowledgeable, and some words even made him, who had been immersed in ordnance for many years, refreshing.

Hearing the emperor's words at this moment, he couldn't believe the emperor's age.How big is this, with such a stable attitude and such a deep understanding of things.For a moment, he even flashed the idea that he would live his entire life to the belly of a dog.

When Emperor Chongzhen turned his head to look at Bi Maokang, Mao Yuanyi finally found the opportunity and knew what was going to happen next, so he quickly asked, "Can you take out the one brought by Master Bi?"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help laughing.He looked at the handsome Mao Yuanyi like a curious baby.I knew that although he was overwhelmed by the flintlock gun, now that he heard that there was an improved version of this kind of flintlock gun, he was even more looking forward to it.

Zu Dashou next to him, after the experiment, knew that this new type of firearm must be given priority to the new army. While he was envious and jealous, he also followed Bi Maokang curiously, wondering what better weapon this lord would come up with. .

Seeing Emperor Chongzhen nodding his head, Bi Maokang turned around and summoned the famous scholar Ding, went over to open the box himself, and took out the contents.

When Mao Yuanyi and Zu Dashou saw each other, they couldn't help but looked at each other.The two of them didn't believe it, and when they looked at it carefully, they found it was still the same, and they were even more puzzled. What's the difference between this and the flintlock gun just now?Where is the improvement?
However, the sharp-eyed Mao Yuanyi soon discovered that there was also a small wooden hammer in the box.But this made him even more confused, what do you want a hammer for?

But Bi Maokang held the flintlock gun like a treasure, and responded to Mao Yuanyi with a smile: "This gun is only under the instruction of His Majesty!"

　The recommendation ticket reaches 800, and it will be updated today, so I will take a nap first.

　　


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