I do research in ancient times

It is not an easy task to join the frontier army.

Nowadays, the frontier army is the dream of many young men in the frontier town.The frontier army is well equipped, the food is good, and there are rewards for making military exploits. They can be respected wherever they go.

"Zhang Sanniu, do you know? He was from our village before. His family was poor, but he had many brothers. The whole family was digging in the soil. They couldn't afford to support seven or eight and a half children. A few less robust ones went out to fend for themselves."

A middle-aged man was squatting at the entrance of the recruiting department, smoking a pipe while talking to the people around him.

"Sanniu is not dexterous. He worked as a part-time job for two years before he had to join the army."

"At that time, the frontier army was so miserable. They had to eat or not, and had to wear or not. The weapons they held in their hands were all from the previous dynasty. It is impossible to say that after a battle, people will not come back."

"If you want to talk about this person, it is fate. The child that Lao Zhang's family didn't want at the beginning, now he is the best. Not only did he set up a small courtyard in Ding'an City for himself, but now he took both the mother-in-law and the child. , Even the daughters of the family have entered the school. San Niuzi is now serving as a cavalry guard in the Black Armored Army under the command of the eldest son, and he is a serious official!"

What he said made everyone envious.

Many military and military families have heard of Zhang Sanniu's legendary deeds. Who wouldn't want their children to have such promise.

To be a soldier is of course to go to the battlefield. Only by fighting can you win military merits, exchange for rewards, and have a great opportunity to turn your life around and rise to the top.As long as you fight bravely, you won't be afraid of being injured. I heard that a new medical center is being built in the city to treat soldiers wounded on the battlefield; , Tangfang are good choices, enough to live comfortably in the second half of life.

Such a good job is enough to make the residents of border towns flock to it.Especially if there are many males in the family, if one or two can make a difference, they can help their brothers and sisters, which is definitely a good opportunity.

It's just that the frontier army doesn't accept everyone.There are many children of immigrant families who want to gain a foothold for themselves by joining the army. They used to shout that no one came to the recruitment department, but now they have to queue up from time to time.

To enlist in the frontier army, you must first be physically qualified, and your ancestors have no acts of treason and collaborating with the enemy. After enlisting in the army, you must read, read, write and count. If you learn well, you can enter the shore artillery battalion or sailors. You will be screened layer by layer, and those who fail will be sent back. Home.

Everyone also understands such requirements very well. The frontier army has more shore gunners, Modao teams, and naval divisions, and the requirements for the qualifications and understanding of soldiers have also been raised.It takes a lot of money to train a soldier, which is completely different from the previous kind of stocking, and it is reasonable to choose carefully.

Nowadays, if a child of any family can be selected for the sea ship or the coastal artillery battalion, it is a very glorious thing, and within a few days, a matchmaker will come to the door to propose a marriage.Being able to enter these two places proves that the child is good enough, and maybe there will be a chance of promotion after a battle.The shore artillery battalion has not suffered a single defeat so far, and sea ships are things that many people have never seen before. Compared with infantry and cavalry, they are much more beautiful. .

Ning Zaozi expressed his envy for everyone's enthusiasm for enrolling in the army.

He also wants manpower!

Although the school of Jiuling City has set up many study classes, considering the current progress, it is still somewhat difficult to complete the industrial foundation.

The standards for industrial workers and soldiers are different, and they need to possess certain materialization theories and skills.Most importantly, he hopes to cultivate a group of independent and innovative experts from the existing staff and expand his scientific research team.

If you want to really promote the technology line, you can't rely on the strength of one person. You need many people to unite, brainstorm, and make science the common belief of the world.

Although Ning Fei can directly pull the technology line, but the follow-up supporting industries and manufacturing technology cannot keep up, and many of his ideas cannot be put into reality.

What's more, he is not an encyclopedia. He is proficient in every technology, and he has a plausible understanding of many fields, and it is not that he has not made jokes.

For example, in the matter of shipbuilding, Ning saw two big somersaults on it.

When he started, he wanted to use steel to build a large ship in one step. After all, Mo Zong is now proficient at making steel in a crucible, and the output has also increased significantly. According to his idea, as long as he finds a way to build a steam engine, then in case Tons of giant ships are no problem.

But soon, Ning Shaozi was slapped in the face.

The steam engine had just begun to take shape, but the iron plates that could be used for the hull were not welded tightly, resulting in a large area of ​​water leakage, and the newly formed ship frame sank directly into the Wuzhi River outside the dock.

In order to salvage the sunken ship, Mo Zong and the frontier army spent a lot of effort, which lasted more than a month, and the hull of the dragged ship had traces of rust at the seams, which made Ning Sawzi feel ashamed.

The anti-corrosion is not good enough, even if it can really make a steam engine, this ship is just a disposable product.Every time I go out, I have to re-rust and reassemble when I come back.

shame!What a shame!

In those few days, Ning Zazi was downcast, and he was too embarrassed to go to the dining room, for fear of bumping into the suspicious eyes of the shipbuilders.

When the ship was first built, it was he who insisted on using steel.Although the old shipmasters didn't say anything, their expressions and eyes were full of suspicion.If Ning Sawzi hadn't accumulated absolute authority in the technical field, these craftsmen who had been immersed in the shipbuilding industry for half their lives would definitely have to scold their mothers collectively.

Ning Zaozi dared to fight against all opinions, and originally wanted to use the steam iron boat to slap everyone in the face, and by the way, start a new round of technological revolution.

As a result, his face was not slapped, but he was beaten with a bruised nose and a swollen face. Karak in his dream still returned to the old road with a wooden hull, which was very embarrassing.

"Brother Mouzi, don't do this."

The little boy Clay squatted under the eaves with him, racking his brains to think of reasons to comfort him.

"I didn't do well in the exam this time either. I'm not as good as Er Dan and Gadfly. I'm ashamed in front of my little brother!"

Hearing what he said, Ning Zazi rolled his eyes quietly.

"Oh? Then how many exams did you take?"

"42."

Clay consciously comforted his big brother.

"Physics and chemistry are too difficult, I failed, otherwise I would not be the third from the bottom!"

"Oh, like this."

Ning Saw nodded.

Then, he suddenly picked up the broom next to him, and beat the young boy head-to-head and face-to-face.

"Then why are you still squatting here? Why don't you hurry up and review for me! Is it an honor to fail the exam? You can't pass others in the chemistry taught by me. Do you want to slap me in the face?! "

"There are two days left for the make-up exam. If you fail again, I will transport you back to Donghu to dry the salt!"

Clay was wronged.

He originally wanted to comfort Brother Mouzi, but instead made Brother Mouzi jump in anger.

In fact, he wasn't that bad, he just went back to his hometown to live for a few months, so he missed the class, and then he came back to meet the exam. Feng Kang was even worse than him!

But he didn't dare to argue, and fled out of Ning Zaozi's small courtyard in disgrace, and ran into the same disgraced Twelve Lang head-on.

The two brothers and sisters looked at each other, and the eyes met, and the lightning flashed continuously.No one spoke, and the volunteers walked side by side towards the grove.

What?

What else can I do?Naturally, it is time to review and prepare for the make-up exam!

Otherwise, they will be sent back to dry salt (phase pig).

Seeing the two guys who gradually approached and finally directly hooked their shoulders, Badou, the top student who ranked 10th in the exam, scratched his head in doubt.

Since when did Twelve Young Masters and Clay have such a good relationship?He doesn't understand the world at the end of the crane!

When Feng Kai came back in the evening, Ning Zhizi told him about his depression, which made Feng Kai raise his eyebrows slightly.

"Why are you in such a hurry, Brother? Didn't you and I make a plan when we built the dock? It would take at least four years for a navy to form an army?"

Four years.

Ning Fei sighed lightly.

"But I'm afraid it's too late."

Hearing this, Young Master Feng smiled slightly.

But because of Lu Bei leading the fleet to lock the river?

Ning Fei nodded.

When the news of the Tongzi Incident came, what shocked him the most was not that Xue Yijian from Changzhou committed treason, but that the Lu family showed their ambitious fangs early in the morning, and did not intend to hide their intention to meddle in power.

To be precise, the Lu family is unwilling to save face, and directly blocks the ancient waterway of the Nanjiang River, and the intention to rule the river with the barbarians should not be more obvious!

Of course, Ning Fei can be so sure because he knows the face of the Lu family very well, and knows the ambitious ambitions of the Lu brothers hidden under the wind and snow.But if it were the people who were deceived, these truths would not be seen so clearly. Most of them were still a Lu family just protecting themselves.

Thinking of this, Ning Sawzi became a little scared.

If the Lu family dared to do this, they must have made complete preparations.

He thought that Lu Tao would give him time to grow up, but now it seems that they might have to confront Lu Bei's fleet head-on at any time. Most of He Yue's fleet was lost, and it was only a matter of time before Lu Bei went north to Bailukou , He Yueshi is no longer an obstacle blocking him!

Look at it this way... Did he unintentionally break the original balance and release the devil?

No, there must be a boat.

The ship is too important, he, Mo Zong and the frontier army must have their own powerful fleet!

Otherwise, relying solely on shore artillery, sooner or later, the enemy will learn the trick to break through the defense line. At that time, Wuzhihe will be completely exposed to Lu Tao.

Maybe it was because his expression was too ugly, Feng Kailue patted his hand worriedly.

That thin and slender hand was as fragile as in memory, every time he touched it, the brows of Young Master Feng would suddenly tighten.

Brother's body can't be strengthened no matter how hard it takes, if he continues to worry about it day and night, his lifespan will be damaged.

But I was anxious in my heart, but I couldn't say it out of my mouth.

Ning Fei doesn't like others talking about his body, Feng Kai used to tell him something, but he always said "it will be better sooner or later", and he didn't care at all.

Feng Kai didn't want to offend him, so he could only silently think of it in his heart, and comfort him with his mouth.

"Brother, don't be so nervous."

he said softly.

"Although the Lu family has a boat, but with He Yue Jingsheng's lessons learned from the past, they will not dare to provoke our frontier army easily."

"Coastal defense artillery is a big taboo in Lu Bei's heart. Otherwise, he would not have sent Lu Shiwen over to investigate. Before there is a way to restrain it, Wuzhi River can be kept safe for a while."

When Feng Kai said he was safe, he really felt safe.

Back then, when there were no coastal defense guns or Mo Dao, the Feng family would have dared to compete with grassland Hu Qi.After the Battle of Bailukou, the Black Armor Army had expelled all the Xihu people entrenched in the north, and there were no hidden dangers in the south of Mount Keteng, and the situation was much better than before.

Ning Fei can see this situation naturally, he is just worried that the Lu family is acting so high-profile, whether there is a way to restrain the coastal defense artillery?

Temporary stability, after all, is only temporary security.As long as the Lu family is not destroyed, this stone in his heart will always be hanging, and he will not relax at all times.

Some people can burst out with endless motivation under pressure and anxiety, and Ning Juzi is one of the leaders.

From the moment he opened his eyes to Yechao, he faced critical moments of life and death all the way. Although it couldn't be said to be smooth sailing, he got through all the bumps and bumps safely, and he accumulated rich coping experience early in the morning.

If there is a problem, the problem will not disappear by itself. Waiting for others to be unreliable, it is better to figure out a solution by yourself.

Since it is unrealistic to go to a steel ship, let's honestly return to the orthodox and study how to make a wooden sailboat to the pinnacle level.

If a workman wants to be good, he must first sharpen his weapon.

After deep introspection, Ning Zaozi found that he was still too anxious, and had the idea of ​​wanting to eat a fat man with one bite.

We must know that industrial development has always been the accumulation of footprints and pits. There will be no pies in the sky, and pavilions and towers cannot be built in the air. The most important thing is to lay a good foundation.

In the following days, in order to be able to build a top-notch wooden galleon, it is not an exaggeration to say that Ning Fei devoted himself to building a top-notch wooden galleon. He was either in the dock or on the way to the dock every day, completely putting aside his "technical skills". "Authority" identity, humbly start as an apprentice, a little bit of understanding of the shipbuilding process of this era.

At the beginning, the shipwrights were somewhat restrained.

Most of them are old craftsmen from Donghu, and they have witnessed the superb ability of "Mr. Ning". Therefore, at the beginning, Ning Fei advocated building iron ships, and none of the shipwrights disagreed.

Later, the road to the iron boat was blocked, and Mr. Ning said to build a wooden boat, and even came to operate it himself. Everyone thought it was weird, as if a super master suddenly demoted himself to be an apprentice. Who would have the guts to really order others?

But gradually, everyone got used to it.

They soon discovered that the master is still a master, many crafts can be seen at a glance, and they can also propose improvement ideas for the current situation, which is unexpectedly easy to use.

In particular, the improvement of several tools has become the favorite of all craftsmen. As long as you have used it, you will know that it is definitely what you want!

The first is the assembly machinery.

The hand-operated metal wheel saw was the first sharp tool to be created. It was inspired by the rotating gear and the ruler saw used by carpenters. Ning Fei combined the two, and then matched it with Mo Zong's unique metal crafts. The sharp and strong wheel saw It was born in response to the appointment, and it is most convenient to cut logs of standard size.

After that, he transplanted the composite pulley for transporting iron ore to the shipyard, adjusted the angle and size, and fixed the size so that it could perfectly match the hand wheel saw.

In this way, you only need to use the pulley block to hoist the wood onto the sawing machine, adjust the size and thickness, and then shake the hand crank at a constant speed, and the huge wood will quickly become a pile of standard-shaped planks.

However, Ning Juzi did not stop there.

Today's shipbuilding requires shipwrights to polish the wood by hand, cut out the mortise and tenon structures, and then join them.

Because the mortise and tenon structure does not use boat nails, it can better maintain the stability of the hull structure in the water, but cutting the mortise and tenon is a delicate job, and half of the novice shipwrights can't do it at all. Such a large project can only rely on a few of the most experienced An old ship craftsman, digging wood bit by bit.

As a result, the efficiency of shipbuilding is greatly reduced.

In order to break through this bottleneck, Ning Fei racked his brains and restored the originator of the lathe - the pedal lathe.

In fact, this thing is not all made for shipbuilding. The lathe is the beginning of standardized production. As early as the experiment of coastal defense guns, Ning Fei has convened a team to study the standardization of shell cutting.

Just kidding, the shells are filled with gunpowder!If the quality is really not good enough, those who use guns will be unlucky.

The team members this time include Nada, a celestial craftsman.As early as when he was in Tiantiekeng, Ning Fei discovered that this big lala middle-aged uncle had an extraordinary talent for metal machinery.

The first thing they experimented with was a hydraulically driven barrel boring machine. The difficulty lies in the manufacture of knives.The cutting process will generate high temperature, vibration and anti-shock impact, and the cutting object is also hard metal. It has been difficult for Ning Saw for a long time to choose what material to make the tool.

In the end, it was the Niubei Mountain mineral map that rescued him. Metals such as tungsten, molybdenum, chromium and vanadium were added, and after a series of processes such as quenching and tempering, finally barely usable knives were made with difficulty, and the standardization of shells was basically realized.

The production process is difficult to describe, and the cost is also scary, but it is finally the first step towards industrial mechanization!

After the lathe was born, the processing efficiency increased rapidly.What made Ning Zaozi even more delighted was that the lathe seemed to suddenly open the minds of craftsmen, and various drilling tools and cutting tools came into being for the lathe.All the parts that can be replaced by machinery have almost all realized the production of tools!

In addition to being pleasantly surprised, Ning Zaozi also began to reflect on the technical education he carried out in Jiuling Lake.He found that it was not that the craftsmen did not work hard enough, but that the knowledge taught in the school was beyond their comprehension.

Perhaps it is not necessary for everyone to start teaching from the most basic principles, and some craftsmen who have already formed concepts can receive improved education. Isn't the lathe incident a good example!

In any case, the satisfaction of a craftsman getting a sharp weapon is comparable to giving a horizontal knife to Feng Daduhu. Not only was Ning Zaozi's face dropped to the ground, but it was also enshrined in the altar, and detonated the unimaginable work heat wave.The lights of the dock were on all night, the noise of the lathes was almost non-stop, and the parts of the big ship were accumulated at an extraordinary speed.

It's just that after the tool modification was completed, Ning Saozi never participated in the progress of the shipbuilding.He felt that the shipbuilders were proficient enough in the construction of wooden ships, at least much more proficient than laymen like himself, and letting professional people do professional things was the correct way to exert the effect of human resources.

He began to concentrate on the design of naval guns.

Be it Caravel or Karak, although these are wind-powered sailing ships, naval guns have become standard equipment for long-distance ships in the later stages of the sailing age. As long as the settings are reasonable, steel cannons can also be installed on wooden sailing ships.

Since everyone is a wooden boat, the equipment is very important.

At present, most of Yechao's ships use rackets and crossbow bolts to attack, and a small number of them throw rockets or kerosene bottles. This kind of weapon is barely enough on a calm river. It takes two ships close to each other to achieve a certain effect, and its power is very limited.

So ships with guns and ships without guns, this is the difference between the two eras.

The position of the coastal defense artillery is fixed. Once the enemy crosses the range, the coastal defense artillery will become a living target and has no counterattack capability at all.But sailboats equipped with naval guns are different.Sailing boats are maneuverable, and can adjust the range and distance according to the enemy's position at any time. In addition, multi-track sails and triangular sails are more flexible than cross-bone sails. , The new sailboat that beats people harder than him, should kneel or kneel.

Thinking of this, Ning Zaozi suddenly regained his energy, and began to gather his small team to regroup and start making coastal defense guns equipped on the ship.

The sailboat design drawing he gave originally reserved the position of the naval gun, so there was no need to overthrow the design from the shipyard, as long as the naval gun was manufactured, it could be installed directly.

It was still a scaled-down experimental product, and Ning Fei installed it on the anti-sailing boat they brought back from Nanshi.

To be honest, the improved Donghu sailing boat does not fully conform to Karak's design concept, but it is currently the closest wooden boat to a scaled down scale, and it is still of great reference value for the measurement of recoil and the setting of cushioning.

So on this day, Linka drove the reverse sailboat, carrying Ning Saw and his team, and quietly drove out of Wuzhi River Port.

Feng Kai was also on the boat. He was standing on the first deck, brushing his fingers lightly over the black cannon body, his expression was as deep as the water of Wuzhi River.

"My lord, this cannon is really beautiful."

Lu Yong on the side sighed softly.

He had never seen such a large muzzle, it was much bigger than a coastal defense gun, the whole body was black, and the angle could be adjusted at will, and it might have the power of a thunderbolt.

"If this cannon goes on, even the Lu family's largest ship, Tianyuanha, probably won't be able to resist capsizing!"

"Capsize?"

Feng Kai frowned slightly, and gave Chang Sui a meaningful look.

"It's not just a boat that needs to be overturned. If this cannon is really successful, the entire South County will be overturned."

"Destroy the family, destroy the family."

The man smiled, and slightly restrained his sharp eyebrows, as if he was talking to himself.

"The thing about the twins that the Lu family fears the most, I'm afraid that Lu Tao will see the world's report soon."

His slender fingers tapped lightly on the body of the cannon twice, and his tone was quite meaningful.

"This is not a cannon."

"This is...my brother's anger."