Da Ming started to ascend the throne

Chapter 656
As soon as the emperor came in, he asked about the production task, and the three major scientists of Ming Dynasty hurriedly replied:

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, who dares to disobey your will, rockets and repeating guns are only waiting for your order to mass-produce, and more than 1000 portable artillery pieces have been produced."

Zhu Zhu Youjian nodded in satisfaction:
"The speed is very fast, but I don't know how effective it is. I want to test it myself and go to the testing ground immediately."

"According to the purpose"

The three of them led the order and immediately ordered their subordinates to transport several weapons that the emperor wanted to test to the testing ground.

"Your Majesty, it's a bit far from the test site, please get in the car."

Song Yingxing waved for the soldiers to push a tricycle, and asked Zhu Youjian to get on.

When Zhu Youjian saw the tricycle pushed by the soldiers, his eyes widened:
"I'll go, you guys also made this thing, it really opened my eyes."

Zhu Youjian only gave them the drawings of the manufacturing process of the bicycle.

Without giving them the blueprint of the tricycle, these three old guys have actually built a tricycle.

Bearings have been researched a long time ago, and they have been used in cannon carriages. It can be said that it is not difficult for Daming to build bicycles now.

It's just that Zhu Youjian didn't expect that they would actually build tricycles.

This tricycle is somewhat similar to later generations, but the rubber has not yet been researched, and the wheels are wrapped with cowhide.

A special carriage was also made. In order to reduce the weight, the materials of the carriage are all wooden, and there is not much space inside, so it can only be used for one person.

Zhu Youjian smiled all over his face, and bent down into the tricycle compartment. The seats inside were covered with fur, which was very soft to sit on.

"drive."

Zhu Youjian waved to the soldiers on the bicycle, and the soldiers immediately stepped on the pedals, and the tricycle started to move forward quickly, with an estimated speed of about [-] kilometers per hour, which felt pretty good.

Looking back, seeing Bi Maokang and the others running forward with the tricycle, Zhu Youjian slowed down the soldiers:

"Slow down, don't tire out my scientists."

"According to the purpose"

The soldiers agreed and immediately slowed down.

"Your Majesty, how do you feel? Is it more comfortable than riding a horse?"

There is no need to ask about this. It is definitely more comfortable than riding a horse. You can lie down or sit, you can also raise your legs, and you can half lie on it. How can riding a horse be so easy.

"Well, that's great, how is the production of two-wheeled bicycles?"

Unable to hear the emperor asking about the bicycle, Song Yingxing chuckled and said:

"Your Majesty, hundreds of bicycles have been produced, and the production is temporarily suspended. They can't ride them! A dozen soldiers have been injured in succession, and the tricycle is better."

Song Yingxing's words made Zhu Youjian a little dumbfounded:

"You can learn to ride if you don't know how to ride! You need someone to take care of you when you travel and ride a horse. Bicycles are not only convenient but also hygienic, and you don't need to feed fodder to continue production."

"According to the order!"

Zhu Youjian took three rounds, and Bi Maokang and the others followed behind.

Behind them was a carriage, and the carriage was pulling the weapons that Zhu Youjian wanted.

After a while, all the monarchs and ministers came to the firearms testing ground.

The soldiers unloaded four types of firearms from the carriage and began to install and test them, namely rockets, repeating guns, and portable mortars of two calibers.

Zhu Cihong has seen rockets and repeating guns, and small-caliber mortars have been put into production. Zhu Cihong didn't see them last time, but Zhu Youjian knew about them a long time ago.

These two miniature mortars are modified versions of artillery shells exchanged according to the Zhu Youjian system.

One kind weighs five catties, and the other weighs ten catties, which Zhu Youjian specially prepared for mountain warfare.

These two miniature mortars can be operated by a single soldier, with a maximum range of 500 meters to 1000 meters, and the shells are about the same size as grenades.

But the power is greater than the grenade, and the only disadvantage is that there are some problems with the hit rate.

It can't strike precisely, and only poses a huge threat to group strikes.

Zhu Youjian first inspected the rocket launcher and the repeating gun, the blueprints of which were exchanged in his system.

After a test, Zhu Youjian was still very satisfied with the performance of the rocket launcher and the repeating gun.

Although there are only 28 bursts, they are definitely all artifacts in the late Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Youjian was a little surprised by the portable mortar. To be honest, he had never seen this thing before, and Zhu Youjian was satisfied with its performance and power.

As for the hit rate of about five meters, Zhu Youjian didn't care.

When the two armies are at war, facing tens of thousands of enemies, carpet bombing is enough, and there is no need to worry about not being able to bomb the enemy.

At the end of the experiment, Zhu Youjian highly appreciated the research and manufacturing personnel of the Daming Weapons Manufacturing Bureau, and decided to reward them:
"I am very satisfied with these four firearms. I will mass-produce and equip the main force as soon as possible. I have decided to award [-] dragon coins to the personnel involved in the weapon manufacturing. You are responsible for the distribution."

Zhao Shizhen, Song Yingxing, and Bi Maokang hurriedly bowed and saluted:

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the Weapon Manufacturing Bureau will definitely do its best to make Daming stronger."

Zhu Youjian looked at the three experts and couldn't help feeling a little bit emotional. He didn't know how long Bi Maokang could last, he was almost [-]. .

"Exemption, this is the reward you deserve. Engineers who perform particularly well can also enjoy the treatment of being appointed officials and nobles. When the time comes, you will report the list to me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The three of them knelt down to thank the emperor excitedly. They thanked the emperor for their workers. In the past, only those soldiers who fought for the country on the battlefield were the most likely to be appointed officials and nobles.

Now those who make weapons actually have a chance to obtain titles.

What an honor for those behind-the-scenes workers!

Seeing that the three great Ming scientists were so excited, Zhu Youjian smiled and helped them up:

"Three lovers who have made outstanding contributions to Ming Dynasty should get their due reward no matter what their positions are."

"Thank you Your Majesty"

After the three thanked the emperor, Bi Maokang thought of something again and said:

"Your Majesty, these four weapons have not yet been named. Please give them names."

Every weapon should have its name so that it can be used in the future. After Bi Maokang reminded him, Zhu Youjian remembered to give the firearm a name.

Looking at the three experts, Zhu Youjian moved in his heart and said:
"The three of you are one of the most famous scientists in my Ming Dynasty. The thing was developed by you. I decided to name it after you so that future generations will remember it.

The repeating gun is named Shizhen God Gun, the rocket is named Yingxing Feibo, and the other two are named Maokang Feilei. I wonder what the three lovers think? "

The three of them never thought that the emperor would name the four firearms after them, and they just stood there in a daze.

After reacting, their eyes couldn't help getting moist. If these four firearms can be passed down, their names will be remembered by the world, which is too extravagant.

Although they were extremely grateful in their hearts, the heads of the three Ming scientists shook like rattles:
"Your Majesty, no, we are not worthy at all. This is a technology provided by the Holy Majesty. It should be named after the Holy Majesty. Please allow it."

Zhu Youjian smiled and shook his head:
"There is no need to shirk, it is decided like this, I promise you, if you develop a more powerful weapon, you can name it after me!"

"This……"

"Zhao Shizhen, Bi Maokang and Song Yingxing, thank you Your Majesty for your grace!"

The three Ming scientists were so excited that they paw on the ground to thank the emperor for his kindness.

I secretly vowed in my heart that I must develop a more powerful cannon, which will be called the Chongzhen Cannon.

(End of this chapter)