Ming Dynasty Strategy Notes [Transmigration Book]

But when it came to improving the firecrackers, Xia Ziling knew that the Ministry of Industry of the Central Capital was not good enough, so he didn't have much hope at first.Unexpectedly, Zhou Ting would do nothing if he didn't do anything, and he was still doing his best if he agreed to help.He has a craftsman under his command. His father was a royal craftsman who specialized in weapons production in the Yuan Dynasty. Zhou Ting invited the old man out of the mountain. The father and son, together with Xia Ziling, who is good at using firecrackers, sent him to the Ministry of Industry in Zhongdu. There was a miasma of noise, and finally some small successes.

Early this morning, everyone was studying firecrackers in Zhou Ting's duty room. The old craftsman Jiang San said excitedly: "Come on, nephew, try it. I added a small spring door to this firecracker yesterday. When the matchstick burns into the barrel and touches the valve, it can form a huge momentum, and it is estimated that the range can be increased to about 200 meters."

Xia Ziling looked at the firecracker lying quietly on the table, and said in fear, "Uncle Jiang, has the safety of this firecracker been improved this time? I don't want to be bombed again."

Jiang San touched his bald head, laughed and said: "It's improved, it should be safe and worry-free."

should?Xia Ziling has one head and two big ones.The last time Jiang San didn't get it right, as soon as he fired, the gunpowder sprayed out from the breech and injured his right arm. Fortunately, he dodged quickly and was only slightly injured. If he reacted slowly, he might have a right arm It's all going to explode.

However, invention has been a dangerous thing since ancient times. Whether it is the Taoist priest who invented gunpowder in ancient my country, or Edison in the West, it was only after being bombed that he almost died before he figured out the way.The improvement of the firecracker is something I proposed, and Jiang San is also a craftsman with two brushes. The rich experience accumulated in the Yuan court in the past, coupled with various whims, this is the potential of an inventor.Therefore, if you don't take some risks to experiment, you will not succeed if you think about it.

Thinking of this, Xia Ziling picked up the firecracker on the table, moved to the window, and was about to shoot.

"Wait!" Zhou Ting's scream sounded instantly, and at this moment he didn't care about the demeanor of a scholar, "Can't you go out and mess around?!"

The last time Xia Ziling was injured, and the gunpowder overflowed, it also messed up his valet.

Xia Ziling turned back quite innocently and said, "You have a spacious place here, which is convenient for storing tools, and moreover, if you are injured, it is also convenient for rescue."

"..." Sure enough, it made sense, but Zhou Ting was speechless.

Xia Ziling aimed at the distance to the west, and shot out with a "bang", the ammunition sank into the bushes in the distance, and it was impossible to tell where it hit, and... most importantly, Xia Ziling's life was safe.

"Uncle Jiang! It's done!" Xia Ziling shouted excitedly.

Jiang San was also watching from the sidelines just now, and his excitement was beyond words at this time.When this shot was fired, there was a distance of about 200 meters by visual inspection. It took more than three months to improve the firearm this time, and finally achieved initial results.

Zhou Ting looked at the three people laughing excitedly, with mixed feelings in his chest.In fact, when a person is young, he always has some dreams. Although he is sitting on the temple, he is also envious of the person who rides the horse.Xia Ziling, who can ride horses to kill enemies on the battlefield, and discuss scriptures when retreating to the court, is much better than sitting in a small window lattice all day long, even if he reads books, but just sits and watches the sky.

In all fairness, sometimes Zhou Ting feels a little envious or even jealous of Xia Ziling.

"Why do you keep staring at me? Could it be that you are in love with me?" Xia Ziling overcame his excitement and looked back, only to see Zhou Ting staring at him in a daze.

"Get out when you're done! Don't get in my way here!" I was obviously in a daze, so where was I looking at him?Xia Ziling is like Wang Xun and other dudes, he doesn't speak properly.

"Brother Ziyu, the so-called one who is close to vermilion is red and the one who is close to ink is black. You have been with me for a long time, but recently your words have become more and more vulgar."

"..."

Before Zhou Ting really got angry, Xia Ziling changed his expression and said seriously: "This method of improving the firecracker has been achieved in a small way. You can play the emperor in the name of the Ministry of Industry."

"...Aren't you going to be favored by the king of Shu?" Zhou Ting did not expect that Xia Ziling would be so generous and give away the fruits of his hard work.

"You just need to mention it in the memorial, and the king of Shu can give you some advice on this method."

Zhou Ting snorted softly and said, "I don't have much friendship with you, why do you want to help me so generously?"

Although he doesn't understand military affairs, he also knows that Xia Ziling's improved arquebus will greatly improve the combat power of our army, which is no small feat.If it was me who was responsible for the research and development, and I presented it to the emperor, Emperor Hongwu would be overjoyed when he saw it, and maybe he would be transferred back to Nanjing.This is no small favor.

"Why don't you and I have friendship? If we don't have friendship, why would you help me?" Xia Ziling smiled and continued, "Although you and I have occasional disagreements, the way to make friends is not to make friends with yourself. ideas are imposed on people.”

They are friends?No, no, no... How could Zhou Ting have such a wonderful friend.

Seeing Zhou Ting's tangled expression, Xia Ziling couldn't help being amused, and changed the subject: "Okay, seeing how tangled up you are with such a small matter, since the firecracker has been completed, I have another matter to discuss with you." Zi Yu, discuss and discuss."

Brother Zi Yu became Zi Yu so quickly?Facing Xia Ziling's approach, Zhou Ting was a little helpless, but still said: "Speak."

"You should have heard about the collapse of the east wall of the Imperial City of Central Capital before, right?"

Seeing Zhou Ting nodded, Xia Ziling went on to say: "The city wall collapsed because of the inadvertent selection of the site. Under the city wall is a place where groundwater originated. Now every time the city wall is repaired, the groundwater is blocked and covered. , but it has been corroded all the year round, but it can't last long. Instead, it costs a lot of money, and the good water source is wasted. It has been dry for a few years, and this water source is really reluctant to be buried. I don't know if you have it, Ziyu. The solution."

"Is that so..." Zhou Ting frowned after hearing the words, this matter is a matter of great importance to the people's livelihood, and Xia Ziling thought about it for a long time, he really had a headache so he decided to discuss it with himself.

Zhou Ting's guess was right. Xia Ziling and Zhu Chun had repeatedly discussed this matter, but in the end they couldn't come up with a perfect solution. Now, a flash of inspiration suddenly occurred. Isn't there a guy with a good brain here?No need for nothing.

Zhou Ting pondered for a while, then slowly said: "A few days ago, I went to the Huangjue Temple in the east of the city. The abbot, Master Zhengning, mentioned the matter of rebuilding the temple. A few years ago, the emperor visited Fengyang. At that time, there was also mention of rebuilding the temple.”

"You mean..." Zhou Ting didn't say anything, Xia Ziling almost forgot that he was still using the name of "Haozhou Huangjue Temple" (1) returning to lay disciples.But... Could it be that Zhou Ting wants the emperor to tear down the walls of the imperial city and use it to build Huangjue Temple?

"It's a pity that the imperial city of Zhongdu is here for nothing, why don't you ask the emperor to demolish and rebuild Huangjue Temple."

"..." He really thought so, "This method is too bold, will it work?"

Zhou Ting spread his hands and said: "It depends on the emperor's mood. But this is the most appropriate method I can think of. Building a temple is a merit, and the emperor may still be interested. If you let the emperor tear down the imperial city For other purposes, it is estimated that there is no hope."

This is the truth.Since ancient times, the royal family has been fond of building temples. Zhu Yuanzhang, based on the concept of recuperation, has never done more meaningless things such as building temples after he ascended the throne. However, the Huangjue Temple in Fengyang is different. This is the place where Zhu Yuanzhang became a monk in his early years. Emotional.

Xia Ziling always thought that building temples was not a good thing, but this time it was different. As long as the city walls could no longer be built and the groundwater could be used to alleviate the drought in the central capital, it would be fine to move away the stone materials to build temples.

"I will report this matter to King Shu of Ming Dynasty. Maybe the four princes will jointly sign a letter, and let Abbot Zhengning of Huangjue Temple beat the side drums. The emperor will approve this matter."

Although Zhou Ting's suggestion is not very brilliant, it is still a feasible way.Sure enough, we still need to find more ways to solve the problem. It is really the right time to come to Zhou Ting today and kill two birds with one stone.

So this is why he is willing to make friends with Zhou Ting.He also learned from Song Lian, and was also proud of his talents and learning, but when this matter came to Fang Xiaoru, his method was probably to remonstrate to the end. If the emperor disagreed in the end, he would slam his head on the hall with blood spattering three feet and force him to die.

But this method, in the end, can only end up with a record in the history books that "on a certain day, month, and day in a certain year, so-and-so remonstrated against something, and the emperor refused to allow it." achieved.The ancient literati's way of doing things is indeed admirable, but in the modern people's concept, it is a bit stubborn.

Zhou Ting is not such a person. Although he has the persistence and pedantry of a feudal student, he is not a person who does not know how to adapt. Therefore, Xia Ziling has the heart to make friends with him.