Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 274 The Inflated Zhu Liangzu, The Impatient Hu Weiyong
On the shooting range, Su Jing was about 200 meters away from the target.

This is already more than three times the effective range of the previous Great Fire Gun.

The sergeants watching the shooting range and the artisans accompanying them were not surprised at all, they all took it for granted.

In the past few days since Su Jing came here, many things have been remodeled.

The new steelmaking method alone opened the eyes of the craftsmen.

Such strong steel is used to make firecrackers, which can greatly reduce the weight of firecrackers.

At the same time, these steels are also very good materials for casting swords, guns, swords and halberds, and they are simply necessary steels for magic weapons.

Having witnessed so many miracles created by Su Jing, they will not be surprised by what Su Jing can do again.

However, what they don't know is that for Su Jing, 200 meters is not a sniper rifle at all.

The firearms of the previous life, the sniper rifle must be at least 800 meters above to be called.

The effective range of ordinary rifles is basically within 400 meters.

The range of 200 meters is even achieved by some pistols.

The current Su Jing has really low requirements for this firecracker that has been modified and lengthened.

Su Jing put the firecracker on the sandbag. Although it was inconvenient to wear protective clothing, Su Jing tried his best to straighten the gun of the firecracker, aimed at the distant target, and pulled the trigger.

boom!
There was a loud gunshot, and the bullets sped out from the long barrel at an accelerated rate.

At 200 meters away, bullet holes instantly appeared on the huge target.

hit!

And the distance from the bull's-eye did not deviate a lot, which is completely acceptable.

"Mr. Su, you got hit!"

The sergeant in charge of the target arrived at the target almost immediately after Su Jing's gun fired, took a look at it and shouted excitedly.

On Su Jing's side, he just took off his protective clothing and carefully checked the firearm in his hand.

The temperature of the gun barrel, the stability of the gunpowder combustion gas chamber, etc., in Su Jing's view, the most important thing for a firecracker is stability, and other data must be ranked behind stability.

Su Jing also has some knowledge about the history of the Daming Fire Gun.

In the beginning, firecrackers were highly valued in Ming Dynasty, and their range could reach 100 meters at one point. Of course, this 100 meters and Su Jing’s current 200 meters range are two concepts, but they still have the ability to kill at 100 meters, and they have the most basic quasi-head.

It is also enough on the battlefield, because Daming's firearms battalion always shoots in salvo when fighting, the number is enough, and the accuracy is basically enough.

During this period, the firecrackers of the Ming Dynasty were not inferior to those of Western European countries.

However, this data has not improved in the Ming Dynasty, and even went backwards at the end of the Ming Dynasty.

The power is low, the bombing rate is high, there is no moisture-proof ability, the cooling cycle is too long, and the frequent bombing kills more people than the enemy.

Later, the Ming army simply gave up the firecrackers and changed back to broadswords and spears.

As for why it is necessary to abandon advanced firearms and use cold weapons instead?

The reason is also very simple.

Because the firearms of Ming Dynasty appeared, under the rule of Zhu Yuanzhang, the development has always been emphasized, but the corresponding supporting facilities, tactics, logistics support system, training system, etc. are all absent.

That is, nothing but guns.

In the beginning, the firecrackers were all newly made, so they were naturally easy to use.

When it comes to war, they are all groping, from unskilled to proficient.

But with the passage of time, the firecrackers began to rust and affect their use. The firecrackers retired from the army when they got old, and the newcomers could not use them and had no training.

Too much charge may directly blow the chamber, too little charge may cause fire; soldiers who lack training may hold the gun unstable and lose accuracy; the size of the fired projectile may cause the difference in air tightness and affect the initial velocity of the projectile This in turn affects range and power.

Like the multi-round salvo that Su Jing mentioned to Zhu Biao before, it is actually a tactic that has never appeared in Daming.

It sounds ridiculous, but it's true.

Another very important reason is the military merit system of the Ming Dynasty. Military merit is calculated according to the first rank. Musketeers will never get the first rank, so no one wants to be a musketeer. people joke.

It is certainly impossible to be a soldier just to kill the enemy, and you have to be promoted to be motivated.

The combination of these reasons led to the fact that firearms did not develop in Daming.

Seeing that there was no problem with the firecracker in his hand, Su Jing breathed a sigh of relief.

Then he came to the target again, carefully looked at the head, and it was not too far off.

On the one hand, it is the accuracy of the firearm itself, and on the other hand, it is Su Jing's own shooting level, which is very average.

Overall, within the range of 200 meters, Su Jing is already very satisfied with the result.

"Mr. Su, this firecracker should be considered a success."

The craftsman on the side asked Su Jing.

Su Jing shook his head and said: "Don't worry, try shooting a few more times, one shot can't explain anything, at least a thousand times if there is no problem, it can prove that the firecracker is fine."

A thousand test shots.

If you look at it according to the standards of the previous life, it is absolutely too few. Without tens of thousands of test shots, it is not enough to pass the quality inspection.

But this is Daming, and the shooting efficiency of the firecracker is already very low. One hundred thousand trial shots is already a very big challenge for the firecracker.

Moreover, no matter how many trials there are, the consumption is too great.

"Yes, Mr. Su, we understand."

The craftsman nodded immediately without any doubts.

Since Su Jing came, the status of their craftsmen has also been greatly improved. Su Jing is willing to listen to their voices, and their suggestions are indeed received by Su Jing.

This was simply unimaginable before.

The status of a craftsman is too low, and the feedback suggestions will basically not be adopted.

"About the spring thing last time, how did you go?"

Su Jing asked the craftsman.

"Returning to Mr. Su, a batch of samples have been made, please check and accept Mr. Su."

the artisan replied.

Su Jing then followed the craftsmen to the casting area to check the homogeneous springs.

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the other side.

Ying Tianfu's soap business is still in full swing, and Zhu Liangzu's pirated soap has basically monopolized the market.

In Yongjia mansion, Zhu Liangzu was looking at the accounts, he was so excited that he couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear.

Zhu Liangzu's brain has been a little dazed with so much white money coming in, and the scale of production is constantly expanding.

As for Hu Weiyong, he hasn't had any verbal communication with Zhu Liangzu for many days.

Zhu Liangzu's disappointment at not being able to go to the Northern Expedition was also made a lot of fun by the soap business.

Who doesn't like making money?

"Lord Hou, Lord Hou!"

The housekeeper rushed to Zhu Liangzu in a hurry.

Zhu Liangzu looked at the housekeeper and said, "What's the matter, so urgent? Is anyone here?"

These days he has been making money, but Hu Weiyong has not come, Zhu Liangzu also feels a little uncomfortable.

"Reporting to Lord Hou, today, when this old slave was delivering goods to various places according to the master's order, I heard a piece of news by chance. This old slave felt that it was very important, so he rushed back immediately."

The housekeeper explained to Zhu Liangzu.

Ok?
Zhu Liangzu's expression brightened, and he immediately said, "What news?"

The steward replied: "The old slave heard from those merchants who sold soap that a merchant ship came over the coastal border of Shandong. It is said that His Majesty specially relaxed the restrictions so that he could do some business, and someone brought the soap over. Those people Foreign businessmen like it very much, and they bought it at a high price, and the price is much more expensive than the soap from the Qin Palace before."

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Liangzu's eyes widened immediately.

"What you said is true, has this news been verified?"

Zhu Liangzu asked immediately.

The normal half-price sale of this pirated soap business has already made a lot of money. If there are still such merchant ships collecting money, wouldn't it be a lot of money.

"Reporting to Lord Hou, I have already inquired about the identities of those two merchants. If Lord Hou is worried, you can ask them here."

The management replied that he still did a good job.

Zhu Liangzu immediately said: "Okay, bring those two people here immediately, by the way, don't leak the news, it's very important!"

"The old slave understands, Lord Hou rest assured."

The butler immediately turned around to find someone, or rather, arrest him.

Not long after, the two merchants were arrested.

After some cross-examination by Zhu Liangzu, he was sure that there really was such an overseas caravan buying soap.

However, there is not much time left before the caravan leaves.

If you are fully prepared, start now, just in time to arrive before they leave.

According to the description of these two people, the merchant ships of this caravan are very large, and the number of acquisitions is also large.

Zhu Liangzu was stunned for a moment, and immediately asked the housekeeper to gather all the existing soaps, and at the same time stop selling them to outsiders.

He wants to make a big ticket.

These soaps are sold at half price here, so it is better to sell them to foreign businessmen, so that they can earn more.

It takes time to make soap, and now it is too late to make it, so we can only keep it and not sell it.

On Ying Tianfu's side, there are almost no soaps that should be bought. Although soaps are consumables, they haven't expired yet.

Following Zhu Liangzu's actions, the number of pirated soaps decreased instantly, and customers began to visit Zhu Xi's soaps again.

Inside the Qin Palace.

The old butler was very happy, because now someone bought their soap again.

"King Qin, we are finally opening again, what a joy!"

The old housekeeper reported to Zhu Xihui.

But Zhu Xi's expression was still very calm, and he just asked: "Next, if someone sweeps up a large number of goods and wants to buy at a reduced price, remember, don't lower the price, we will only sell at the normal retail price, understand?"

"Yes, King Qin."

The old housekeeper nodded and replied, although he didn't believe that there would be a large number of people sweeping up the goods in his heart, he would still sweep their high-priced goods.

If such a situation really occurs, shouldn't they all be thrown out, even if the price is slightly lower, it shouldn't matter.

He didn't understand, but he was a slave, and he had to carry out his master's orders.

It's just that the old butler just carried out this order, and immediately there was someone who wanted to sweep the goods.

They asked for 1 yuan of soap, which almost scared the old housekeeper, because there were only 10,000+ pieces of soap in their warehouse, and this was the backlog that could not be sold for so many days.

If you want so much, it is natural to ask for a discount.

However, the old housekeeper strictly followed Zhu Xi's instructions, and did not lower the price at all, but bought it at the retail price.

The news quickly spread to Zhu Liangzu. After all, 1 yuan of soap, if it was sold at Zhu Xi's original price, would not be a small price.

However, Zhu Liangzu only hesitated for a moment before agreeing.

Because he has made a lot of money before.

At the same time, he also understands that as a marquis and a general, the business business cannot continue forever.

Zhu Xi is the prince, with Zhu Yuanzhang's father, the prince was scolded for doing business in the end.

As a general of the Ming Dynasty, it would be different if he had been doing business all the time.

So, before closing the business, get a big ticket.

This overseas caravan is a great opportunity.

He also asked his friends in the army to verify that such a merchant ship did come to Daming, and Zhu Yuanzhang did relax the conditions so that they could do business.

Therefore, Zhu Liangzu firmly believed in this matter.

The 1 yuan soap was bought quickly, but Zhu Liangzu was convinced that there must be a lot of soap in Zhu Xi's place.

He disguised himself with several waves of people, bought many times in a row, and soon bought 10 yuan of soap. Together with his own original reserves, it was about 15 yuan.

As for some small pirated copies on the market, Zhu Liangzu didn't have time to buy them one by one.

Seeing these mountains of soaps, Zhu Liangzu was very excited, although for these soaps, he not only invested all the money he had earned before, but also put almost all his cash into it.

Now, he can no longer take out any cash.

But he didn't feel that there was anything wrong at all. Zhu Liangzu, who got into Qian's eye, was hot-headed, and he was not good at thinking, so he would not be able to think.

"Okay, check it out and prepare for transportation."

Zhu Liangzu issued an order to the butler, and the smile on his face was incomparably willful. Although this time it consumed 10 yuan of soap stock for Zhu Xi, he could earn more.

Between dealing with Su Jing and making money by himself, he decisively chose to make money by himself.

This is human nature.

He did benefit from engaging in Su Jing, but he was not the only one who benefited.

But he is the only one who makes money selling soap.

Although he is not a core member of the Huaixi Group, he is still a marquis. If he really wants to optimize, there must be someone more anxious than himself.

"Master, Hu Zuocheng asks to see you!"

A servant came running in a hurry.

The corner of Zhu Liangzu's mouth raised slightly, and he said lightly, "Let him come."

This was about to become a big deal, and he was already floating.

Just now, Hu Weiyong asked Zhu Liangzu: "Marquis Yongjia, have you bought almost all of King Qin's soap?"

He really didn't understand, how could Zhu Liangzu do such a thing?
Is this guy's brain broken?

It was obviously to deal with Su Jing, but why Zhu Liangzu came, and such a moth can still be born.

"Yes, it's me."

Zhu Liangzu nodded and admitted directly.

Hu Weiyong asked, "Why?"

Zhu Liangzu said lightly: "What should I do, don't I need Hu Zuocheng's consent?"

(End of this chapter)