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Chapter 1140 Stolen?

It was inevitable to socialize after returning from the expedition, and after drinking for several days, Su Cheng was finally able to take a breather.

Only the cavalry of the Shenji camp followed him back to the camp, and the artillery battalion and the musket battalion followed the army, so Su Cheng just went around the camp.

Then Su Cheng went to the firearms supervisor, which was the most important thing.

This Eastern Expedition fully proved the power of firearms. In the future, both the emperor and the ministers in the court will pay more attention to firearms.

It can be said that after this battle, firearms officially became famous all over the world!

The officials, workers and craftsmen of the Firearms Supervision are also very happy. This time the firearms in the Eastern Expedition shined brilliantly. They will definitely be rewarded heavily by the firearms battalion, and the emperor will definitely pay more attention to the Firearms Supervision in the future.

"Meet the Duke! Congratulations to the Duke for making another great contribution, shining forever!"

Su Cheng got off his horse and said with a smile: "It's pretty neat, have you rehearsed in advance?"

Zhang Chunning said with a smile: "Everyone has been looking forward to the father-in-law's arrival, so I prepared a little bit, congratulations to the father-in-law!"

Is this just a little preparation?It looks like you have been rehearsing for several days, right?

Su Cheng said with a smile: "We are all happy together. Your Majesty is also very happy with the complete victory of the Eastern Expedition. Our Shenji Battalion and Firearms Supervision have made a lot of contributions. After returning with all the troops, Your Majesty will reward you grandly. We Everyone in the firearms supervisor has a share!"

Everyone was very excited when they heard it. It was just speculation before, but now that even the father-in-law has spoken, there will definitely be a big reward.

Seeing everyone's excitement, Su Cheng immediately restrained his smile, and said with a light smile: "However, everyone can't relax, because Tubo sent troops to attack Tuyuhun, His Majesty is likely to send troops, and our firearms supervisor should prepare in advance, that's all. Let go!"

In the hall, Su Cheng flipped through the copy while listening to Zhang Chunning's detailed report.

"The production of muskets and artillery is quite a lot, and the production of ammunition has also kept up!" Su Cheng nodded.

Zhang Chunning hurriedly said: "That is, that is, for the great cause of the imperial court's Eastern Expedition, our firearms supervisor has never been idle for a moment."

Su Cheng put down the copy in his hand and asked, "Is there any new progress in the development of muskets and cannons?"

Zhang Chunning couldn't help being slightly taken aback when he heard this. The muskets and cannons of the Eastern Expedition were brilliant this time. He never expected that the father-in-law would ask if there was any new progress in the development of muskets and cannons as soon as he came back?
Could it be that the father-in-law is still dissatisfied with the power of today's artillery and muskets?
"In this Eastern Expedition, artillery and muskets have made great achievements. Do you feel very complacent? Are you satisfied? Do you feel that there is no need to study firearms anymore?" Su Cheng asked lightly.

It is true that Zhang Chunning has this kind of mentality, but Zhang Chunning is not stupid, and quickly said: "Of course not, I have always remembered the teachings of the Duke, but because of the war, everyone has been very busy this year, so..."

Su Cheng said lightly: "So the artisans who are too busy studying firearms have to rush to make muskets and cannons?"

In an instant, Zhang Chunning was sweating profusely. Although he had already reached the position of supervisor, as long as the Duke of Guo said a word, he could only work as a craftsman again, and he might even be kicked out of the firearms supervision.

"Damn the lower officials, it's all because of the negligence of the lower officials, they forgot the father-in-law's suggestion!" Zhang Chunning panicked.

Su Cheng said indifferently: "Development is not a matter of one day, but continuous exploration, continuous imagination, continuous experimentation, and never stops! No matter whether it is in wartime or not in wartime, we must not relax. It's your fault, not only you are slack, but everyone else is also slack, this time is also a reminder to you, you must introspect yourself!"

Zhang Chunning wiped the cold sweat off his body, and said hastily: "Yes, yes, the officials must reflect on themselves!"

"The gunpowder in the warehouse exploded? What's going on?" Su Cheng asked with a frown.

Zhang Chunning hastily said: "My lord has repeatedly emphasized that open flames are strictly prohibited, and my subordinates have always followed the rules set by my lord..."

Su Cheng said in a deep voice: "What I want to know now is why the photos exploded and what went wrong, so as to avoid such things from happening in the future."

Zhang Chunning wiped off his sweat, and said hastily, "I want to report to my lord, the people guarding the warehouse were all killed, so I don't know why the explosion happened."

Su Cheng frowned and asked, "Didn't you find anything else?"

Zhang Chunning thought for a while, then said hesitantly: "The warehouse is far down the mountain. When the explosion happened, Xiaguan happened to see it on the mountain. Xiaguan felt that the power of the explosion was not that great..."

The power of the explosion is not great?There is a lot of gunpowder in the warehouse, how could the power of the explosion not be great?

Su Cheng straightened up and asked seriously, "Are you sure?"

Zhang Chunning Qiqi Ai said: "This minister is not sure. After all, I have never seen so many gunpowder explosions. I just feel something is wrong. Maybe some gunpowder is damp and invalid."

He really felt that the power of the explosion was a bit smaller at that time, but he couldn't figure it out, could someone still steal gunpowder?
The point is, what are you doing stealing gunpowder?

Some foreign spies?

Then they should steal muskets and cannons. Even if they want to steal gunpowder research formula, they only need to steal some. There is no need to steal a warehouse of gunpowder, right?

Tapping the desk lightly with his fingers, Su Cheng fell into deep thought.

He couldn't help but not think too much. After all, there were many indications that Li Chengqian might have the idea of ​​treason. Would Li Chengqian have the idea of ​​firing a firearm?
The power of firearms has been thoroughly proved through this Eastern Expedition, and Hou Junji also had the Shenji Battalion under his command when he set out on the expedition, so it can be said that he has a deep understanding of firearms.

And he, Su Cheng, went out with the army and was not in Chang'an, would Li Chengqian have the idea of ​​firing a firearm?

Since Li Shimin saw the power of firearms, the imperial court began to strictly control saltpeter. It may not be easy for Li Chengqian to collect raw materials without showing any traces.

If Li Chengqian came up with the idea of ​​firearms, it could only be the person looking for the firearms supervisor!

Therefore, the firearms supervisor, it is very likely that someone was bought by Li Chengqian's people!
Su Cheng asked in a deep voice, "Are the muskets and artillery missing?"

Zhang Chunning quickly said: "The muskets and cannons are all numbered, and everyone who handles them has detailed records according to the father-in-law's order. There is absolutely no chance of mistakes! This subordinate can guarantee it!"

Su Cheng said in a deep voice: "On the other hand, check to make sure there is nothing missing, and check the scrapped muskets and artillery!"

In fact, Su Cheng also felt that the possibility of losing the firearms was unlikely. After all, it was useless for Li Chengqian to steal a small amount of firearms from the firearms camp, and it was impossible to hide a large number of firearms.

"Who is free to steal gunpowder? Maybe you feel wrong, or maybe the gunpowder is really damp. Let's check it in private, just in case." Su Cheng said indifferently.

(End of this chapter)