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When Mao Yuanyi and Zu Dashou heard this, it was unimaginable that just because there were scratches on the inner wall of the barrel, it would have such an effect. How could this feel so unreliable?

But the facts were right in front of them, and neither of them could refute it. Looking at their expressions, Bi Maokang said with a smile: "It makes sense. His Majesty once said it, but I don't quite understand it yet."

Having said this, he bowed to Emperor Chongzhen and said, "Your Majesty, please explain it to me again!"

"Your Majesty, please give me some advice!" Mao Yuanyi bowed sincerely and immediately followed up.

Zu Dashou was also very curious, and it was also an honor to be able to give advice to the emperor, so he agreed. Even Li Dingguo blinked curiously and joined the ranks, without realizing that his status seemed to be insufficient.

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he satisfied their request and explained to them: "Actually, the rifling inside is spiral. If the lead bullet is slightly larger than the barrel, the lead bullet can be deformed and embedded in the rifling. Because the air tightness is good , so that the energy generated by the combustion of gunpowder can be converted into more kinetic energy to propel the lead out of the chamber. And because of the spiral rifling, the lead rotates forward after being ejected from the chamber, which greatly improves the stability of the lead bullet flying in the air. Sex and…”

Based on the experience gained by later generations, he explained a lot of things eloquently. After finishing speaking, he suddenly realized that the Ming officials in front of him all looked confused. Yes, it seems that there are too many professional terms for them to fully understand, which is a bit difficult for them!

A moment after Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, Bi Maokang came to his senses first and couldn't help but praise: "Your Majesty is so knowledgeable that none of my ministers can match him!"

"General, I was stunned. Your Majesty's knowledge is really profound!" Zu Dashou said with admiration.

Before Mao Yuanyi could follow up and flatter Emperor Chongzhen, Li Dingguo on the other side interrupted without knowing his identity and asked: "Your Majesty, what is kinetic energy? Why does the spiral rifling allow lead bullets to maintain the stability of flight in the air? besides……"

His question made several ministers hesitate for a moment, and when they turned their heads to look, their faces looked a little ugly. But the other person is just a child, how can he have ordinary knowledge?

Emperor Chongzhen laughed after hearing this. He admired Li Dingguo's inquisitive attitude and immediately replied: "What you asked involves basic subjects such as physics. I have already compiled part of it. I will try it later. You can If you are interested, I can ask someone to tell you about it!"

In the inner study hall, some smart and clever chamberlains have been selected and started studying. After they learn it, they can become teachers of basic subjects to train more students. With this scientific knowledge, I can still do it without those Western missionaries!

After listening to this, several ministers once again realized the importance of this half-grown child in the emperor's heart. They couldn't help but secretly pay attention to this child named Li Dingguo in the future.

As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Chongzhen naturally had many things to do, such as going back to the Imperial Garden to watch Concubine Tian dance, playing chess with Concubine Yuan, talking to the Queen about what was on his mind, etc. It was impossible for him to discuss these details any further.

Now that the flintlock test is completed, he is ready to return to the palace. As he walked out, he talked to a few of his trusted ministers.

"It can be seen from the test just now that flintlock guns must be equipped with the Ming army. At this point, the output of the Ordnance Bureau must be increased!"

Upon hearing this, Bi Maokang agreed, then hesitated slightly, but still held back.

"As for the flintlock rifle, the loading is too slow. Bi Qing should think of another way. By understanding the principle and then seeing how to improve it, the loading speed can be speeded up!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" After Bi Maokang agreed, he hesitated to speak.

Mao Yuanyi on the side had been holding back until then when he saw that the emperor seemed to have finished explaining, he quickly said: "Your Majesty, can you directly equip the new army with this rifled gun? Even if the loading speed is slow, as long as the quantity is large, the same One that can exert its power on the battlefield.”

When he came here just now, he had already thought that the three-stage shooting was too slow, so he would make a five-, six-, seven- and eight-stage shooting. The first two rows can switch to shooting, and the other rows in the back can reload for them, right?

Hearing this, Bi Maokang couldn't help it anymore and had to say: "This rifled gun is very troublesome to make. The cost of manpower and time is several times that of an ordinary flintlock gun. Mr. Mao still wants to make a large quantity. This It’s simply impossible! At least it won’t be possible in the next few years!”

Upon hearing this, Mao Yuanyi suddenly became speechless. Zu Dashou next to him was not as affected as he was. After all, he knew that the new army must be equipped with such good things first, and it would not be his turn to be in the Beijing camp.

Seeing Mao Yuanyi's appearance, she seemed to be a bit shocked. Thinking about it, it is something that you are looking forward to very much. When you want it most urgently, you are suddenly told that, sorry, your request cannot be met due to objective reasons. This feeling is simply embarrassing.

Emperor Chongzhen smiled and comforted Mao Yuanyi and said: "The Ordnance Bureau will find ways to improve the technology. In addition, by next year, it should also be able to equip the new army with a small rifle team, which can be used for special operations. Once you start using it on the battlefield, you will definitely achieve unexpected results."

When Mao Yuanyi heard this, she felt it made sense and felt relieved, so she replied, "I'm too impatient!"

When he was talking, he had already arrived at the gate of Jingying. Emperor Chongzhen left and returned to the palace, with only Bi Maokang still accompanying him. It was only then that he reported to the emperor: "Following your Majesty's instructions, I used flow operations and used water power to drill the bore. Now there is a problem. It seems that the power of water power is not enough!"

The hydraulic utilization in the Ordnance Bureau was completely man-made, and Emperor Chongzhen had visited it beforehand. If we want to increase water power, we have to take advantage of the water flow gap. For the current Ordnance Bureau, it is not easy to do this.

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen did not think much about this aspect, but immediately thought of steam engines. So, after instructing Bi Maokang to find a solution, he first transferred to the war bureau.

The steam engine had not yet been built, and many problems were encountered during the construction process. Mainly the conversion between several energies. Emperor Chongzhen thought for a while and decided to come to the Bingzhan Bureau to warm up by the fire more this winter. His goal is to produce a steam engine prototype next year. After all, this thing is the source of power of the Industrial Revolution. Only by developing this thing can the Ming Dynasty undergo earth-shaking changes.

Different from Emperor Chongzhen's unrestrained days of combining work and rest, Huang Taiji, the leader of Jianlu, was almost turning gray these days. No, I didn't even bother to eat lunch, I summoned Fan Wencheng to discuss the matter!

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