Domineering Daming

Prince Jing was overjoyed, this is the privilege of the six ministers, he hastily raised his hand and said loudly: "I obey the order!"

After Prince Jing left, Zhu Xu stood under the eaves of the Imperial Study Room, looked up at the gradually darkening sky, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "This military reform is actually smoother than I expected..."

But he didn't know that his prestige was already as high as a mountain, how could ordinary people resist it!

Standing behind Zhu Xu, Cao Huachun said with a worried expression: "The emperor, the guards, military households, and hereditary inheritance have lasted for more than 200 years, and they cannot be broken overnight. The report said it was so good."

Zhu Xu narrowed his eyes. Zhu Xu actually knew what Cao Huachun said, but all the reforms were based on the "illegal" basis. Regarding this part, Zhu Xu only pretended not to know, and did not admit or deny it. , There is no other way, if you really want to pick it up, the court and his face are not good.

The military reform was promoted after he first came to power, and even Sun Chengzong couldn't bear the scapegoat.Fortunately, Zhu Xu's prestige is grand now, at this moment, no one will use this kind of thing to hinder him.

Zhu Xu put his hands behind his back and said: "These can only be digested slowly in the future, pass the decree, three days later, the military reform meeting, Wu Chengge!"

Cao Huachun quickly raised his hand and said, "Observe the order!"

Zhu Xu frequently met with these military generals in Jingyang Palace, and he didn't deliberately hide it from anyone.

Zhu Youjian, who had just returned to the cabinet, just happened to see Yang Sichang enter the military hall. Not long after, Mao Wenlong personally sent him out again. Both of them were generals who held heavy troops in their hands, and now they are both transferred to Beijing.

Standing behind him were Lai Zongdao, Zhou Daodeng, and Wang Chengen, all of whom had different expressions.

Lai Zongdao was calm, his eyes were lamenting.

When he first came to the capital, he was full of confidence and dared to ask the emperor three questions in the name of righteousness. He didn't expect how long it took before the "Wenxianghui" fell apart, and he, the Dongge University scholar, was also in name only. Everything was not what he imagined appearance!

Zhou Daodeng was relatively indifferent. He entered the cabinet because of "semi-forced" by King Xin. He didn't want to come, but King Xin came to the door again and again, and he really couldn't shirk it.

As for Wang Chengen, he was worried. Although the emperor did not "really dispose" of King Xin this time, he did "dispose of him". Whether it was confinement or a fine, he had dealt a huge blow to King Xin. It is also to Zhu Youjian himself.

"What do you think the emperor is going to do?" Zhu Youjian looked at Yang Sichang's leaving back with an inexplicable expression.

The three people behind them didn't speak, and it was really hard for them to guess what King Xin said without thinking.

Seeing that there was no movement behind him, Zhu Youjian frowned, and couldn't help but envy Zhu Xu in his heart.

"If I had an uncle like Fu Changzong and a confidant like Zhou Yingqiu, why would I have to worry about things failing and being helpless..."

It is of course no small matter for the generals and generals from all over the country to come to Beijing. Anyone can see that the imperial court is going to "make big things".

The five ministries headed by Fu Changzong and Zhou Yingqiu, except the Ministry of War, are also speeding up their preparations. Officials from all provinces will set off and will arrive in Beijing one after another in a short time.

Bi Ziyan was busier than Sun Chengzong, and government affairs were more complicated and cumbersome than military affairs. The personnel involved alone was enough for him to devote his time to it.

They are also observing what Sun Chengzong, Shen Yongmao and others do.The number of civil servants is huge, and things are complicated, which requires extreme care.

Royal Government House, Library.

Wei Xuelian put down the pen in his hand, heaved a long sigh of relief, and looked at the last page with a very satisfied expression.

Standing next to him was a young man, about sixteen or seventeen years old. Seeing that Wei Xuelian had finished copying, he said, "You finished copying, can I put it back? This is an ancient book, which Dr. Chen borrowed from the Imperial Academy with great difficulty." , you have to return it on time, or you won’t be able to borrow it next time..."

What Wei Xuelian copied was a handwriting written by Dong Zhongshu during the Western Han Dynasty. It was really rare. Hearing his urging questions, he waved his hand and said, "Take it away, who cares."

The young man hurriedly picked it up carefully, put it in the box, and took it away quickly.

Cao Dingjiao on the side looked at him and said with a smile: "Brother Wei copied it so seriously, isn't it really rare?"

Wei Xuelian snorted triumphantly, and then lamented: "I have to make another copy and return it to the library. Whoever made the rules, I really hate him..."

Cao Dingjiao cleaned up the pen and ink on the table, and said: "Clean it up, I will go to the professor to register later and take part in this year's imperial examination."

Wei Xuelian's sad face changed, and he said with great enthusiasm: "I forgot about this, by the way, go quickly."

The two packed up and went out of the library. Wei Xuelian suddenly looked at Cao Dingjiao and said, "Old Cao, what do you think is the purpose of the imperial court summoning the world's generals into the imperial court this time?"

Cao Dingjiao sighed inwardly, even though he had been carefully concealing his identity, Wei Xuelian still faintly felt that he was "abnormal" when he often stood by the river without getting his shoes wet.

However, this is nothing, he said as he walked: "Since the emperor took the throne, he has reformed the army a lot, many places are not perfect, and Liaodong is restored, the court probably wants to take the opportunity to establish a new military system, so as to calm the hearts of the soldiers... "

Wei Xuelian nodded, looking at Cao Bianjiao thoughtfully.

Chapter 539 Artillery Drill

On the second day, the base of the Firearms Bureau outside the city.

Zhu Xu stood on the tall watchtower, behind him stood Bi Maokang, Xu Guangqi, Xiong Wencan, Cao Wenzhao, Sun Chengzong and others.

This is just one, the other six watchtowers are Qin Liangyu, Yang Sichang, Hong Chengchou, Lu Xiangsheng and others.

Daming's high-level generals are basically here, and they all look not far away curiously.

This is the base of the Firearms Bureau. It has been seven years since the fourth year of Tianqi, and there are cement roads, walls, dormitories, warehouses, obstacles, etc. everywhere, changing with each passing day.

A group of high-ranking generals looked around curiously, looking rather surprised.

Xu Guangqi and Bi Maokang stood behind Zhu Xu, their faces excited and their eyes burning.

Xu Guangqi said: "Your Majesty, I borrowed the design of the red-haired man for artillery, and added a 'big wheelchair' behind the cannon for easy transportation. It's not enough for cavalry, but it's more than enough for infantry!"

Zhu Xu looked not far away, the pitch-black cannons pushed out from the warehouse, and they all had "big wheelchairs", which looked like flat carts, and could be pulled forward and pushed backwards.

"How much is the shooting range?" Zhu Xu said. He was most concerned about this. There is a famous saying in later generations that "truth is within the range of the cannon". Although it is a show of force, it also shows that the range of the cannon is really important at this time!

Xu Guangqi was already prepared, raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, we have tested many times. This method has a range of one thousand feet. If it is at a high place, it can soar to fifteen hundred feet!"

Zhu Xu's face was slightly moved. This is more than two kilometers. According to his understanding, it is farther than the existing artillery in Europe!

Zhu Xu turned his head and glanced at him, and said: "Well, not bad! Next, we still need to improve the range and the power of gunpowder. We must keep experimenting and communicate more with overseas, but we must also pay attention to confidentiality, understand. ?"

Xu Guangqi quickly raised his hand and said, "I understand."

Zhu Xu looked at Xu Guangqi with his hands behind his back. He has been nesting here for the past few years. He can't say that he has made great achievements, but he has worked hard and said in a deep voice: "Xu Dahua, I will consider letting him enter the cabinet next year. You should do it well. You keep it."

This is a direct appointment to make a wish!

Behind Zhu Xu, Cao Wenzhao and Sun Chengzong were not surprised. Xiong Wencan, Bi Maokang and others looked slightly shocked. It stands to reason that "craftsmen" like Bi Maokang and Xu Guangqi are not qualified to enter the imperial court, let alone the six high-ranking and powerful Shangshu!

Xu Guangqi was born in the Imperial Academy. He has stayed in the local government and the Taipu Temple. He has a solid resume and is fully qualified. But after hearing the emperor's words, he was still agitated, and bowed long: "I thank the emperor!"

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said: "You deserve it, just do things with your heart."

Xu Guangqi replied "Zunzhi" and stood behind Zhu Xu with a heartbeat.

Bi Maokang's eyes were hot for a while. Although his qualifications were not as good as Xu Guangqi's, he had worked hard all these years. It would be no problem to be a servant, right?

He stepped forward while the iron was hot and said: "Your Majesty, the broken gun has been modified several times, and now it has a long range and great power. Your Majesty, would you like to have a look?"

Relatively speaking, Zhu Xu pays more attention to big cannons. For one thing, the artillery technology is relatively primitive now, and it is easy for the Ming Dynasty to catch up and surpass it. However, rifles are different, and the craftsmanship is restricted. Whether it is the Ming Dynasty or Europe, it is a bottleneck. The real The practicality is not high, and even after several decades, there will be no breakthrough progress. This is not only a technical problem, but also can not be achieved in craftsmanship. Only after the industrial revolution begins, can new development be achieved.