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As the capital's government-run and private foundry workshops have achieved mass production one after another, Zhu Hao's self-developed assembled muzzle-loading musket was put in front of him after testing.

Daming's research on firecracker technology has actually reached maturity. What Zhu Hao has to do is to improve the barrel, replace it with a rifled gun, and start to complete the matching bullets and realize the evolution from a matchlock gun to a breech-loading gun.

This can be said to be the most passionate thing among the time-traversing people, because from a military point of view, it is the improvement of the maximum individual combat capability, and it is also a sign of progress from the era of cold weapons to hot weapons.

From a certain point of view, in fact, as long as there are perfect blueprints for the transformation of guns, technology is not a big problem. In some war-torn times, even in backward rural areas, there will be various indigenous arsenals, and the muskets manufactured Ammunition can also be used in actual combat.

And the firecracker craftsmen of Daming are not laymen, they have formed the technology, and they have been studying this thing for generations. With Zhu Hao's technical support, it can be said that it is easy to transform the firecracker, and some even Zhu Hao hasn't brought it up yet. Craftsmen have ideas for improvement.

It's much easier to get into mining and smelting technology.

The whole thing is that Daming has had firecrackers since the founding of the country, and the Shenji Battalion has always existed behind it, and Wang Gong Factory is mainly responsible for this. The supporting craftsmen of firecrackers will force other industries to have more, and the technology will be more exquisite.

"... Very good. The speed and accuracy are much higher than before. I asked the generals of the Shenji Battalion and they praised it very much, but I don't know if it is safe and reliable."

Tang Yin personally delivered the improved musket.

Even Tang Yin himself was able to raise the gun and fire a shot or two, but it was still the same problem, loading the bullets was enough to cause headaches.

Zhu Hao didn't take it over, nor did he intend to try it himself.

Because he is still not satisfied with the improvement in front of him.

Zhu Haodao: "Now the technology has only developed to the point where suitable castings can be used to complete the assembly as quickly as possible. We still need to add fuses to ignite and shoot. What about rainy days? And the shooting speed... is far below my expectations."

It took about half a year for the workshop to improve the gun, and the Xishan Coal Mine began research before it was officially put into production.

It's not that Zhu Hao doesn't want to move ahead...but in the past, as the number one scholar in the new department, even if he could get in touch with relevant timeliness, he couldn't touch ordnance casually. Iron smelting can also be used by the people, but if someone finds out about the modification of firecrackers Shouldn't he be charged with conspiracy?

And if you want to make a transformation, you must have the cooperation of craftsmen. Zhu Hao would rather improve the loom more, because that thing can indeed bring him huge economic benefits.

As for the improvement from firecrackers to firearms, there is basically no benefit. It is more like Zhu Hao is making a technical reserve for the future. Only when he is in power, he really has the strength to intervene, and even dominate the military and political power, then he will be interested in weapons. Improvement is only practical.

Now... just in the groping stage...

Tang Yindao: "You can't ask too much at once. I don't even know what the firecracker you imagined. Isn't that good? Others say that this technological innovation may not be developed in a hundred years." A few things, but you did it overnight, and I would like to ask where you learned this miraculous skill, it seems... I still underestimated you.”…

Tang Yin said with some emotion.

This matter was finally completed by Tang Yin.

People Tang Yin has come into contact with all praise Zhu Hao for a series of technological improvements. They all use "magic skills" to praise Zhu Hao. From making firecrackers to assembling firecrackers, the difficulty of making firecrackers has been greatly improved. , as well as supporting components, the reliability has been greatly improved.

And as these parts can be disassembled at any time, it is very convenient to cast and repair. Coupled with the improvement in reliability, soldiers get greater security when using firecrackers. In addition, the sealing performance is improved, the range is increased, and the filling And the ignition speed increase and so on...

Ordinary craftsmen can't even imagine that this is the result of one person.

Tang Yin wanted to compliment Zhu Hao and ask him to make persistent efforts, but Zhu Hao didn't regard this as an achievement at all. From Zhu Hao's words... Tang Yin felt that Zhu Hao's ideal firecracker might be an unprecedented "Big Killer"

At the moment, I am amazed at Zhu Hao's great ambition to change the times.

"Sir, you have been in contact with merchants in the capital recently. What do they think of the series of administrative measures of the imperial court?" Zhu Hao directly skipped the topic of firecrackers, and asked about relationships instead.

Tang Yin was startled, and asked, "What exactly do you mean?"

Zhu Haodao: "For example, the current salt government, and His Majesty's enthusiasm for mining, and the formation of the capital's business system... I want to know what they mentioned in front of you."

Tang Yin, as the executor of the reform of the business system by the new emperor's forces on the surface, has a high status in the eyes of merchants. If merchants have any demands, they will directly talk to Tang Yin.

Only by knowing what the merchants are asking for can Zhu Hao easily prescribe the right medicine.

Zhu Hao asked Su Xigui this question before, but Su Xigui only cared about making money, what exactly did Huizhou merchants want... Su Xigui would not satisfy them, and it is estimated that ordinary merchants would not bring it up either.

As merchants, it is not a good thing to let competitors know what they want.

Tang Yin sighed: "I don't know how to answer your sudden question. Who would pay attention to these things? The biggest problem for those businessmen is that they have money but no power. Anyone can bully and manipulate them. Now it is An ordinary tax collector is enough for them to drink a pot. They want more protection.”

"Um."

Zhu Hao nodded, "Is that for policy?"

"Eh? You're pretty good at summarizing. You still need to ask me about this? Don't you figure it out after thinking about it yourself?" Tang Yin's attitude was a bit unfriendly.

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "Sir, if you have nothing to ask, I want to use those merchants to help us make money, so that Daming's finances will be rich and the country will flourish. You can reveal to them that the imperial court has signs of opening the sea, and see how they react. When the time comes...you come and tell me."

"Ugh!"

Tang Yin sighed, "I know you have a lot of heart, now you can't show your face, so let me stand up? Forget it, who let me thank you for your many points, and realize my original wish? Let's say it first, I am only responsible To help you reveal the news and spread the word in the middle, as for their purpose, I don’t think about it. I’m too tired recently, and I’m overwhelmed with many things.”…

Zhu Hao said: "Let your friends help you. For example, Wen Zhengming is only in charge of running errands. He is too condescending. I think he really wants to make progress in his official career. It would be best if he can find an official vacancy... Why don't you just let him go?" I will mention this matter to His Majesty as you have been handed over to him as the ambassador of Guangjiku, which you used to be before.”

Tang Yin pondered for a while, it seemed that there was something going on.

Finding someone to help me is my good friend Wen Zhengming, and Wen Zhengming is determined to be an official. An ambassador of Guangjiku, who also belongs to the Xinhuang faction, should be a great gift to Wen Zhengming, right?
"Then I'll go back and talk to him."

Tang Yin was a little more motivated.

Since becoming an official, Tang Yin finally had the opportunity to bring some convenience to the people around him, and he had the joy of "one person wins the Tao and ascends to heaven".

Although being an official is not about face, Tang Yin still feels honored if he can help his friends a little bit.

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An ambassador of Guangjiku was not a high-ranking court official in the first place, and no one cared about the appointment or dismissal of such an official position.

When Tang Yin entered the court, Zhu Si symbolically asked the courtiers for their opinions. Now even if the new emperor handed over the position to Wen Zhengming, others could understand that Tang Yin was cultivating assistants, and no one would come forward to object.

Now is not the time when Tang Yin first entered the court as an official.

At that time, the key point of defense for civil officials was to infiltrate people from the Xingwangfu system into the court to prevent them from growing out of nothing.

Now that Tang Yin has become a member of the Ministry of Industry, the emperor will definitely promote Tang Yin again in the next step, and the ability of the new emperor has been fully demonstrated in all aspects. Ambassador Ku is someone from the new emperor.

From when Zhu Hao raised this matter with Tang Yin to when Wen Zhengming was officially appointed as the ambassador of Guangjiku, it took only two days.

Wen Zhengming hurried to find Tang Yin, expressed his heartfelt thanks, and entertained Tang Yin at the restaurant.

On the wine table, Wen Zhengming poured wine to Tang Yin.

Tang Yin said with a smile: "This official position is not very high, you also know that I have done it before, and it is just a chance to enter the official career. I hope that your official position will go further in the future."

"very good already."

Wen Zhengming sighed: "Brother Bohu, you were born in Juren. You have worked hard in the palace for many years, and now you are rewarded. At that time, God rewarded you. For a student like me, it is unprecedented in this life to be able to do such a job." regret."

Wen Zhengming is very clear.

Although the position of Guangjiku ambassador is only an official in charge of sulfur and saltpeter, there is a real shortage anyway, and it doesn't matter who you are, you can't get this position.

And he, Wen Zhengming, a freshman, was able to get this position, all thanks to Tang Yin's help.

"By the way, Brother Bohu, I heard that the imperial court intends to increase business taxes recently? But I don't know if it is true?" Wen Zhengming said the news.

Tang Yin asked in surprise: "Who said that?"

"Uh...the rumors of merchants in the south of the Yangtze River have made people panic, and it is also said that the imperial court is currently short of money and food, and wants to add water and land gates everywhere, and cleverly set up a clear vision to collect taxes. Many merchants dare not go any further. Going north, I feel that if the imperial court changes its attitude towards business affairs, it will be Beizhili, Henan, Shandong and other provinces that will bear the brunt.”

Tang Yin shook his head: "I've never heard of it... Logically speaking, it wouldn't be possible. Your Majesty is very concerned about business affairs, but he has never attempted to extort money... It should be a rumor."

Wen Zhengming nodded: "Then we should calm down the rumors. If they continue to spread, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to the exchange of tourists and goods everywhere."

"Um."

What did Tang Yin think of.

Zhu Hao just told him that it is necessary to know the demands of merchants in a timely manner, and now let him know that the folks are spreading rumors and creating a demonic trend.

It may not be that the political opponents deliberately caused trouble, perhaps it was because the previous auction of the coal mine caused too much noise, which caused the merchants to have various suspicions.Merchants have always been the most direct recipients of policy changes. Their information channels and resilience are unmatched by other professions.