Brother Jia Sheshu of the Red Chamber

The Jia family matter has come to an end, but the Jurchen matter is the most important thing. Mo Gu couldn't wait to call in the people from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War as soon as he returned to the court. Xue Hao and his son were also specially called into the palace.

When it comes to the fact that the Jurchens may have mastered the technology of making firearms, people from the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of War still don't understand, but the knowledgeable Xue Yan and his son changed their faces on the spot.

"Your Majesty!" Xue Yan said urgently: "Jurchen really has mastered the gun-making technology?"

Mo Gu frowned and said, "According to what Xue Yi said, I'm afraid it's true."

Although Xue Yi was speculative, if he hadn't been more than [-]% sure, he wouldn't have dared to say anything about it.

Xue Hao also pondered: "I'm afraid there will be a war in the Northeast..."

"Zhuzi is bold!" The Minister of the Ministry of War was originally dissatisfied with the fact that Xue Yan and his son, a pair of businessmen, even participated in such an important meeting. He was even more dissatisfied when he heard Xue Hao directly conclude that there would be a war in the Northeast, and said angrily: "You know How many things happened in the Northeast? Back then, the Jurchens were driven to Russia by us, how dare they attack me again."

Xue Hao blushed, and when he was about to refute, Mo Gu said calmly: "What Xue Hao said is exactly what I thought."

"Your Majesty..." The servant of the Ministry of War said awkwardly, "How dare this Jurchen traitor..."

Mo Gu directly stretched out two fingers, "There are two reasons. First, the Jurchens originated from the Northeast. For them, they also have to fight. Fighting in a place they are familiar with is naturally better than fighting in the cold Siberia; Second, persimmons, pick the soft ones! Compared with Russia, our Great Jin Dynasty is a bit weaker in terms of military strength."

The Minister of the Ministry of War felt a little embarrassed, "I have been in the Jin Dynasty for many years..."

Mogu interrupted impatiently: "I didn't call you here to listen to your meaningless praises, I want everyone to brainstorm."

The Great Jin is not weak, but if it depends on who it is compared with, if it is compared with the Russian army that has already assembled guns, it is naturally worse. It is just that Russia is located in a bitter cold place with a vast land. When it comes to logistics, it is far away. It's not as good as Dajin, it's hard to say if it really wants to fight with all the power of the whole country.

The emperor was furious, laying down millions of corpses, even though Mo Gu was usually gentle, but because Emperor Jing Rong used the big killer of exams from time to time, everyone didn't dare to stroke the tiger's beard, and silently listened to the training.

After a while, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry boldly said: "Guns are not unique to Russia. There were also guns in the previous dynasty, and there was even a so-called Shenji Battalion, but let me replace it with Dajin. It can be seen that this gun is not so sharp."

Mo Gu said: "The guns of the previous dynasty went astray, and the technology was not in place, and they couldn't get out of the range of the matchlock gun. Compared with the flintlock gun, although it was only a small step forward, it didn't have a matchlock gun. Guns are so easy to deal with.”

As for the next-generation percussion-type flintlock gun, it will not officially appear until after the [-]th century. After all, it involves chemistry and physics. Under the current technological constraints, the current technology cannot reach this point.

Seeing that all the ministers ignored the power of the guns, Mo Gu glanced at Xue's father and son and said, "Did you bring your guns?"

It is useless to say that it is better to let them see it directly.

Xue Hao directly took down an exquisitely shaped gun from his waist, only the size of two palms, with lead bullets and black powder, and handed it to Mo Gu respectfully: "This is a flintlock gun brought by the peasants from France. What the royal craftsmen did is definitely considered to be the highest level of craftsmanship in France at the moment."

If his wife Isabelle was not the illegitimate daughter of the French king, he would not have been able to obtain the flintlock gun made by the French royal craftsman.

Mogu played with it over and over for a while, and in the end he could only touch his nose and hand it back to Xue Hao. If it was a modern gun, he still knew a thing or two, but for this flintlock gun, which was already an antique to him, he still didn't know it. I really don't know whether to put lead bullets or black powder first, how much black powder is enough for this fortress.

"I set up a target outside the Shenwumen, and later you will test shoot it yourself for everyone to see, and besides..." Mo Gu suddenly smiled strangely: "I invite everyone to watch a movie!"

If the power of one gun is not enough for these people to see why, let them see the power of a bunch of guns, hmm, or watch a Hollywood blockbuster?

On this day, it was rare for the ministers to discuss matters in the palace until the time of the day, and all the ministers returned home with pale faces and a bit of uneasiness.

It was the first time for Mrs. Tan Cen to see her husband's face so ugly, she asked with a calming soup, "Look at your look, is it possible that the Holy Majesty is going to arrange some exams?"

Everyone knows that Emperor Jing Rong loves to give his courtiers exams, is it possible that he will take another civil servant appraisal exam?But in her opinion, the more exams the better, her husband has real talents and is absolutely not afraid of exams.

Tan Cen complained secretly, compared with guns, exams are nothing!What he had just seen was terrifying.Although I don't know how the Holy One managed to give people a glimpse of the future, what was shown in the "movie" really made everyone fear and fear. I never thought that there would be such a sharp weapon in the world.

As long as the guns made by the Jurchens are [-]% as powerful as those shown in the movie, the Great Jin Dynasty is really in danger.

Tan's wife saw that Tan Cen's face was ugly, and wanted to persuade him again, but Tan Cen stood up suddenly, "No, I have to find a way."

"What do you want to do." Tan's wife directly pulled Tan Cen away, and said domineeringly: "What time is it, don't you have to go to court tomorrow? Give me the soothing soup and go to rest."

"No! No!" Tan Cen struggled and said, "I can sleep after knowing this. I will go to the laboratory to study."

Tan's wife hadn't figured out what was going on, so Tan Cen rushed towards the research room as if possessed by an evil spirit.

Tan Cen's eyes were burning fiercely. As the most capable person in the Ministry of Industry (self-proclaimed), he would never believe that he could not design a better gun than those flintlock guns.

Then... After studying for a whole night, and even countless nights after that, and reading all the information on all the firearms in the previous dynasty, Tan Cen had to admit that he really couldn't design it.

It was the first time that Tan Cen encountered something of his own powerlessness, and Tan Cen couldn't help crying.

In this regard, Mo Gu can only advise, "Eat the rice one bite at a time."

If you want to become a big fat man, you have to see if you have the stomach. With the current level of technology, it is too difficult to achieve the effect in the movie in one go, so I am a little worried. Just watch the documentary?As a result, everyone was scared in one breath.

But seeing Tan Cen's dedication, Mo Gu was also very moved, "I have studied mathematics, physics and chemistry for so many years, and I deeply feel that this thing is the ancestor of all science and technology. I will bestow this knowledge on you, I hope you will study hard and lead me to go further."

Hearing the implication in the Holy Spirit's words, Tan Cen trembled with excitement, making Mo Gu a little worried, this guy won't be too excited to have a heart attack, right?

"Tan Cen!" Mo Gu coughed lightly, and said seriously, "Do you have the confidence to study this?"

"Your Majesty!" Tan Cen knelt heavily on the ground, "Your Majesty will never let you down!"

Hence, Mo Gu handed him a copy──

advanced mathematics! ! !

Seeing the title of the book, Tan Cen's eyes froze, "Help...Help!What he loves is physics, followed by chemistry, not mathematics!

When Tan Cen was about to make a dying struggle...

"Tan Qing!" Mo Gu patted Tan Cen's shoulder heavily, "It's up to you!"

As the saying goes, if you can read mathematics, physics and chemistry well, you will not be afraid to travel all over the world.He himself was too lazy to read it, so he had to let his subordinates read it.

Tan Cen, who was promoted from Tan Cen to Tan Qing in an instant, had his eyes empty in despair. Can he say no to the Holy One?

Many years later, when later generations dug up the tomb of Tan Cen, the mathematician who was most used by Jing Rong during the Jingrong Dynasty, his epitaph read: I regret it!It remains the greatest unsolved mystery in history.

Since there is still a battle with the Jurchen, it is natural to know the current level of the Jurchen's guns.

Although the Jurchens have already mastered the manufacturing technology of guns, considering the financial resources of the Jurchens and the population of the Jurchens, theoretically there are absolutely not many guns that the Jurchens can make by themselves, and most of them should be purchased from the Russians. host.

Although Russia's current level of guns is better than that of the Great Jin Dynasty, it is still at the bottom of Western European countries. In addition, this era has not yet introduced any automated production, all of which are made by hand. With the ability of Jurchen, Being able to make hundreds of flintlock guns at home is already the limit. If you want to make more, I'm afraid you won't be able to.

With these thousands of guns and the Jurchen's brave and combative temperament, it is not difficult to occupy the Northeast by surprise, but it is not difficult to take the Northeast from the Jin Dynasty for a long time. In a word, unless he is dead, or his successor is a fool, the Great Jin Dynasty will take back the Northeast sooner or later.

But based on his understanding of Jurchen, the current Jurchen Great Khan is not a brave and foolhardy person, so Jurchen dared to make such a plan, and there must be support behind him.

Mo Gu hesitated again and again, quietly summoned Xue Bin and his son to Beijing, asked them to bring people to continue doing business with the Jurchens, and arranged some hidden guards to mix in the caravan, on the one hand to protect Xue Bin and his son, and on the other hand Find out what kind of guns the Jurchens are making.

Mo Gu also had his own reasons for choosing Xue Bin and his son. First, Xue Bin and his son had contact with the Jurchens before, so it would be easier for them to get in touch again. Second, because he helped Xue Yan and Xue Bin compete for production. , Xue Bin and his son are also easier to win the trust of the Jurchens than other merchants.

This task is extremely dangerous. Mo Gu originally prepared a long paragraph of words to encourage Xue Bin and his son, and even wanted to say what kind of petty official will be given after the task is completed. Excited like chicken blood, guaranteeing that the mission will be accomplished, I am a little dumbfounded for no reason.

Of course, Mo Gu is not Huang Shiren, so he naturally persuaded them to put their lives first. This information can be inquired slowly. As a result, the two father and son became more moved, and they looked like they wanted to donate to the country, which made Mo Gu feel a little displeased. Sorry.

It can only be said that he still underestimated the magic power of the imperial power in this dynasty. In any case, Xue Bin and his son still had a major mission to go to the Northeast, and Xue Yi also put on a long-term cooperation with the Jurchen. He even dragged Wang Ziteng together.

Wang Ziteng is also a bold person. After confirming that Xue Yi was acting according to the order, he really cooperated with the Jurchens generously. On the one hand, the Jurchens spurned traitors like Wang Ziteng and Xue Yi, and on the other hand Relying on Wang Ziteng and Xue Yi, they bought large quantities of iron and bronze wares for making guns.

Of course, while Xue Yi and the Jurchens were making false claims, Mo Gu was not idle. First, he urgently purchased a large number of guns directly from the Westerners, and also asked people to start making guns as soon as possible. At that time, everyone encountered a problem again.

That is... what kind of gun should I use?

Although the Jin people don’t understand the principle of guns, the Chinese people’s counterfeit ability is world-renowned. Even if they don’t understand the principle of guns, as long as they have a real body, it is not difficult for everyone to make them in the same way. They even passed the civil service examination for several years. The ministers who passed the exam and who were fast to vomit finally began to think mathematically and physically.

Ever since, everyone was thinking, what kind of gun is suitable for their Jin army?

As far as the Ministry of Industry is concerned, the better the guns are, the better they are made and the fewer process steps are involved. As far as the household department is concerned, it is natural that the cheaper the overall manufacturing price, the better, so several people quarreled, and in the end they pulled Mou to make a judgment.

These guns bought from Westerners have their own characteristics, no matter which one you choose, you can’t exactly meet everyone’s expectations. After listening carefully to the ministers’ discussions for a long time, Mogu said with a smile: “If that’s the case, then Make the guns we want to make ourselves?"

Everyone: "???"

"Combine the characteristics of various guns, and directly design a gun suitable for my Jin Dynasty." Mo Gu took out the information on the repeating gun he had prepared from his arms, "In addition to the flintlock gun, it must also be a continuous gun. Shoot."

Don’t look at the Western guns that have not yet reached the level of repeating guns, but in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty at the same time, an official named Dai Zi had already designed a repeating gun, and it was a 28-round repeating gun. Although there are deficiencies in range and firepower, but if we think broadly, it is impossible to improve these shortcomings.

It's a pity that Kangxi at that time believed that riding and archery was the foundation of the Manchus. In addition, Dai Zi was framed at that time, and finally fell into exile and died of poverty and illness. The fate of the entire Chinese nation will change.

At the beginning of Mo Gu's accession to the throne, he also searched for the whereabouts of that generation of weapon master named Dai Zi, but it is a pity that because of the different time and space background, even though he searched all over the Jin Dynasty, he still could not find this place. whereabouts of people.

But even without that person's burst design, Da Jin has the cheating device of Mogu.

Mo Gu took out part of the drawings of the later Winchester rifle, and ordered: "Add this part of the drawings as well."

When it comes to bursting machine guns, perhaps most people think of machine guns like the ak47 designed by the former Soviet Union, but in the early [-]th century, the best-selling rifle was actually the Winchester rifle.

As for why he has the drawings of the Winchester rifle?Cough, don’t forget that he was a Taoist priest in his previous life, and he made a living by catching ghosts before he attained great cultivation. The first time he went abroad to catch ghosts was to Winchester Haunted House, but foreign ghosts can’t understand Chinese. Spells, plus there are too many, so...

Ahem, regardless of the failed ghost hunting this time, in any case, he accidentally obtained the blueprint of the Winchester rifle, which can just come in handy.

Although the cost of self-developed guns may be much more expensive than buying guns directly from Westerners, or directly copying existing guns, it is still cost-effective in general, and the size of bullets can also be unified by the way .

In addition, Mo Gu also put forward a second suggestion, "In addition, we also need to take into account the situation after there are no bullets. We can't really let it become a fire stick after the bullets are used up."

He still misses Xue Yi's words about the fire stick that caused him to throw tea out of his composure.

Or the similarity of the times, even if Mo Gu didn't say it directly, the generals of the Ministry of War quickly put forward a suggestion to install daggers on the guns. The Jin Dynasty had long had detachable spears. Parts can also be installed on the homemade guns.

When there are bullets, it is a gun, when there is no bullet, it is a spear, and the guns of later generations can finally get rid of the nickname of burning sticks.

In addition to making guns, Mo Gu also took the opportunity to establish a military academy.

As the emperor, it's time to stop this general who has private soldiers and relies on empty pay to support his family. With military school education, in addition to teaching the soldiers of the Jin Dynasty how to use firearms, they must also teach the soldiers of the Jin Dynasty to be loyal to the emperor Patriotism, not the generals.

Jia Daishan is a smart man. After going to the military academy a few times, he understood Mo Gu's intentions. Although he was a little disappointed, he was attracted by the new weapons later on. Come to play with the latest Dajin No. [-] rifle.

Originally, the Ministry of Industry always thought that this new rifle should be named Jingrong Gun, but Mo Gu, who had become a copy of Wenchao, was so kind, and finally gave it the name Dajin No. [-] Rifle.

At the same time, Xue Yi finally had a definite answer. The Jurchens were indeed making guns, but apart from a small amount of flintlock guns, the Jurchens actually made more cannons!

Mo Gu slapped his forehead, why did he forget this stuff? Compared with gun-making, the process of making guns is much simpler and easier to replicate. Apart from China, Russia is a big copper-producing country, and it is necessary to manufacture bronze guns It is much easier than other places.

Compared with guns, artillery is the real siege weapon.

Xue Yi also made great efforts this time. Not only did he find out what the Jurchen made, but he also used the opportunity of entering and exiting the Jurchen cannon factory many times to quietly record the blueprint of the Jurchen cannon in his mind. After presenting the drawings to Emperor Jingrong, Zhong Zhong said worriedly, "My lord, this Jurchen cannon is extremely powerful, I'm afraid...it won't be so easy to deal with."

Since Xue Yi used the word 'deal with', it can be seen that after seeing the power of the Jurchen cannon, he is really not very optimistic about the situation of the Jin army.

Mogu read the information recorded by Xue Yi risking his life for a long time. Xue Yi was not only bold but also careful. He not only carefully recorded the production of Jurchen cannons and the estimated quantity, but even more rare is the information on his cannonballs. They were also recorded.

"What is Wang Ziteng doing?" Mo Gu tapped his fingers and asked directly.

As the saying goes, the general is outside, and the king's life is not accepted.Instead of asking him what he thinks, it's better to see what Wang Ziteng's plan is.

Speaking of this, Xue Yi couldn't help laughing, "That guy Ziteng directly snatched the cannon from the sea merchant and placed it on the wall of the Liaoyang mansion."

The Northeast has a good natural port. In addition, the Great Jin Dynasty also prevented Western merchants from coming to the Great Jin Dynasty to trade, and some maritime merchants did not go to Guangzhou, but instead went to the good port in the Northeast to do business.In order to prevent pirates, sea ships are equipped with cannons. In the previous dynasty, there was a precedent that Western merchants donated the cannons of the unfortunately sunk ships.

Wang Ziteng also responded quickly. After knowing the power of the Jurchen cannon, he directly detained the merchant's ship, removed the cannon from their ship, and recruited them on the spot.

"What a prince!" Mo Gu couldn't help but admire when he heard this, and he found a way to deal with it in a short period of time. Although it was a bit low-key, but it was adapted to local conditions, and he was really a capable minister of the last generation.

Mo Gu also asked Xue Hao to summon Xue Yan's name to get off the ship and set up some cannons. After all, although the cannon-making technology is simpler, it still takes a little time to develop. Got it.

Mo Gu and Xue Yi inquired carefully about the Jurchen matter, and then let Xue's father and son go back. Before Mo Gu could rest in the future, he heard that the Empress Dowager specially asked Mo Gu to go to Kunning Palace.

"Oh!?" Mo Gu wondered, "Why did the Empress Dowager find me?"

Xiao Xiazi replied in a bit of embarrassment: "It seems to be for the Holy Majesty's marriage..."

Mo Gu was helpless, "Are you still coming? Didn't you just finish the election last time?"

He also felt quite helpless. Originally, he wanted to say that after so many drafts, coupled with the two-year girls' school, the showgirls should be used to things like exams, right?At least one or two should be left for him this time, right?As a result, I never expected that this draft would continue to be zero! ?

Mo Gu is also speechless about his fate of being a lonely life, and what makes him speechless is that the ministers and empresses still do not give up and continue to draft for him.

Xiao Xiazi said embarrassingly: "I think the Queen Mother has other ideas..."

I don't know how to describe the fate of the Holy Majesty. The Holy Majesty is such a good person, but those beautiful women despise the Holy Majesty as if they are blind.

As Emperor Jing Rong's brainless fan, Xiao Xiazi deeply despised the eyes of those beautiful girls.

When Mo Gu came to Kunning Palace, not only the Queen Mother, but also the Supreme Emperor was present. Since the last time Concubine Zhen and the Supreme Emperor had a big event, the Supreme Emperor has been cultivating himself for several years. He no longer tried to point fingers at things, but really calmed down.

However, the old people want to find something to do when they are free. The Supreme Emperor has not dared to get close to women since the incident with Concubine Zhen. Besides, his physical strength is also insufficient, so he can't play very much. This is usually used by women in the palace to pass the time. It was even more impossible for him to do embroidery, so he thought about bringing his grandson to play.

It's a pity...there is not even a wife and concubine today, so the grandson who came to give him a hug, and after discussing with the Queen Mother, the two also felt that it would not be decent to let Mo Gu's harem be empty like this, so they decided to give it to Mo Gu directly. So it refers to a palace lady.

The Supreme Emperor and the Empress Dowager were not chosen randomly. Although the maid she picked was not stunning, she was considered an above-average beauty in the palace. What was even more rare was her gentle temperament, which made people feel close at first sight.

Mo Gu was a little embarrassed. As a modern person, he really looked down upon the ancient behavior of legally taking concubines and putting flags upside down at home. , it was hard for him to explain, so he could only cough lightly in embarrassment, "Is that woman voluntary?"

The Supreme Emperor said: "This is her blessing, so there is no reason for her unwillingness."

With the temperament of the sage, at least he would give it to a nobleman. From a court lady to a nobleman, it can be said that he has reached the sky in one step, so is there any reason for it?

Mo Gu: "..." The generation gap is too deep, he'd better do it by himself.

So, Mo Gu brought the maid back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, sipping tea as if nothing had happened, and before she could ask any questions, the maid knelt down and begged, "Please have mercy on me, I don't want to be a concubine. "

Mo Gu choked a sip of tea in his mouth, and almost spit it out again, he began to wonder if he was cursed by the heaven, did he have to be so lonely?Even the maids despise him, those palace ladies who used to jump forward and climb the bed desperately went there! ?

If it wasn't for knowing the wrong time and place, Mo Gu would want to take a look in the mirror. Does he look old and disabled?He has only been on the throne for about ten years, and according to his physical age, he is only in his early thirties. How come no one wants him so soon?

He swallowed his tea, took a deep breath, tried his best to soften his voice, and asked in a low voice: "If that's the case, why didn't you say it clearly at the beginning?"

The court lady boldly glanced at Emperor Jingrong, and seeing the calm expression on the face of the saint, she boldly replied: "I dare not say..." Then, she whispered in an inaudible voice: "I have agreed Brother A Niu will definitely go back."

Mo Gu suddenly died of fish eyes, xd, I was once a second-hander.

Speaking of this, Mo Gu also understood, he waved his hand and said: "Even so, I will not force you. I will let you go home and give you another dowry."

The maid wept with joy, "Holy Majesty Long En, slave... slave..."

She thought she would be punished by the Holy Spirit, but she never expected that the Holy One raised his hand and let her go, and even rewarded her with a dowry.

"Get up!" Mo Gu said thoughtfully, "I hope your brother A Niu can be worthy of your choice today."

In any case, it's rare for a girl to dare to fight for herself. Based on this alone, he should also fulfill her.

The maid smiled softly, "With the golden words from the Holy Majesty, the slaves will surely live well."

In this way, the maid left the palace amidst the confusion of the other maids, and no one knew her whereabouts since then.

No one knows what the maid who almost became a concubine and the Holy Majesty said and did in just a few minutes?All I know is that after the conversation, the Holy Majesty let the maid out of the palace on purpose, and even rewarded her with a generous dowry. Given Mogu's reputation as the Emperor of Examination, there were more and more indescribable speculations about the Holy Majesty.

After all, we only 'talked' for a few minutes, normal men shouldn't be so quick, okay?

This news reached the ears of the Queen Mother and the Supreme Emperor, the Queen Mother and the Supreme Emperor looked at each other, thinking about the past, the two of them also followed the same thinking, and immediately stopped thinking about rewarding the court lady to the Holy One.

The Supreme Emperor couldn't help puffing out his chest slightly, finally he had something more powerful than his own son.

Xiao Xiazi, who was the only one who knew that nothing had happened between the Holy Majesty and the maid, was confused. It was the first time he saw the Majesty bringing a maid back to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, so why did he just say a few words and let her Are you out of the palace?

Unable to restrain his curiosity, Xiao Xiazi couldn't help asking.

Regarding this, Mo Gu held back for a long time before replying: "Ning Que is not dead."

XD, if he didn't say that, what else could he say?It can't be said that the court lady has another love.

The little Xiazi on the side was about to shed tears, but your Majesty is in great need!