Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 305 The chaotic court situation, Su Jing's advice
Baoyuan Bureau.

"Master Su, it's done, please check it."

The craftsman came to Su Jing and said very excitedly.

The improvement of this artillery is also very exciting for them.

The excitement wasn't just because they had made new things, but because their treatment had actually changed because of Su Shi's arrival.

Zhu Yuanzhang rewarded all the craftsmen and officials who participated in the improvement of the firecrackers more than once because of the firecrackers that Su Jing improved in Baoyuan Bureau.

Whether it is an official or a craftsman, they are very grateful and respectful to Su Jing.

"Okay, I'll take a look."

Su Jing nodded.

On the shooting range, there stood a small cannon that looked exactly like the sketch drawn by Su Jing. The basic principle of this version of the small cannon was the same as that of the cannon in red.

However, in terms of stability, Su Jing has made a lot of improvements.

Of course, the most important thing is Su Jing's improved steelmaking method, so that the strength of the steel is now strong enough to support the energy generated by the gunpowder explosion.

Su Jing squatted down and carefully checked the cannon's top, bottom, left, and right sides.

After confirming that it was correct, he said: "The gunpowder can be filled, and the test launch can be carried out."

"Yes."

The soldiers on the side had already prepared everything, and Dang even started charging the gunpowder.

Su Jing, craftsmen, and officials all retreated behind the sandbags in the distance, and the soldiers who were experimenting also pulled the lead wires far away.

These are Su Jing's requirements, no matter what kind of experiment, safety is the first.

"Master Su, you should give the order to light the fire."

The officials at the side said flatteringly that he still had this vision.

"Row."

Su Jing smiled, and then shouted: "Light it up!"

Although he knew it was flattery, he was very comfortable with this flattery. This official is still good, and he knows the sense of ceremony.

Following Su Jing's order, the soldiers lit the fire.

Mars quickly approached the cannon along the fuse, leaving a burnt black mark on the ground.

Everyone's eyes were also attracted by the spark, following the burning of the spark, they finally landed on the artillery.

Bang!
With a loud noise, the gunpowder in the gun barrel of the small artillery exploded, and the huge force released blasted out the solid lead stone projectile weighing more than three kilograms.

In fact, for a real red cannon, the shell can weigh more than 10 kilograms, but this small firecracker is definitely not up to it.

The weight of three kilograms is already the limit!
boom!
The shell hit the ground and directly hit the target in the distance.

It was only the first test firing, and the accuracy met the requirements. The target was a wooden box, made to imitate the strength of a ship.

The slate fell and the box was smashed through.

And when the cannon was fired, the cheers of the crowd immediately sounded.

"Success!"

"Master Su, it's a success!"

……

Su Jing quickly came to the target point, carefully inspecting the damage caused.

In the eyes of these officials and craftsmen, it was a success, but for Su Jing, it was not considered a complete success.

The accuracy and range have been achieved, but Su Jing is still not satisfied with the damage caused.

Especially if it is used against the enemy, it is impossible for the enemy to stay in place obediently and let our side fire with artillery.

Have to think of a way to scatter.

Su Jing carefully thought about how to make the cannonball explode again after being fired.

After a short thought, Su Jing thought of fireworks.

The development of fireworks and firecrackers in the Ming Dynasty has been quite rapid, and there are various types of fireworks.

"Come on!"

Su Jing shouted directly.

"Lord Su, the officer is here."

The official ran up to Su Shi in a desperate manner.

Su Jing said: "Find some old masters who can make fireworks, they must be very powerful."

Fireworks also have a secondary explosion. Although the power of fireworks is small, the principle can be used for reference.

"Yes, the next officer will do it immediately."

Without the slightest hesitation, the officials went directly to the whole city to find someone.

Su Jing made firearms, but even Zhu Yuanzhang greeted him personally, and tried his best to meet all requirements without telling him first.

No one dared to disobey the emperor's order.

……

It only took a day, and Ying Tianfu's powerful fireworks masters were quickly found and sent directly to Su Jing.

At this time, Zhu Biao also came back, and cooperated with Su Jing to complete the improvement and development of this small artillery.

Time flies so fast when doing research.

With the guidance of the firework master, Su Jing quickly understood the key to the secondary blasting, which is to fill the shell with gunpowder and a built-in fuse to make it explode within a specified time after firing.

The principle is very simple, but in actual operation, it is necessary to constantly try the length of the lead wire, the amount of gunpowder, the thickness of the shell sealing method, and so on.

Compared with the power of fireworks explosion, the power of shells is much stronger.

On the shooting range of the Baoyuan Bureau, there were constant explosions, various types of explosions.

However, Su Jing adhered to the principle of safety in all experiments, so although the bombings continued, there were no casualties.

Bang!
There was another explosion, and the cannonball was launched, and a second explosion occurred when it was about to hit the target.

Scattered pieces of iron and lead scattered out, directly punching the wooden box full of holes.

"Master Su, it succeeded!"

Zhu Biao shouted excitedly, he was only very surprised by the power of the small artillery, the power is simply amazing.

Su Jing nodded and said: "These seven days of hard work are finally not in vain, this cannon is finally completed."

For seven consecutive days, apart from eating and sleeping, he was studying this small artillery. Although Master Su didn't do much actual operation, he basically said an idea, and craftsmen executed it according to this idea.

But it takes a lot of effort.

Now it is finally a success, and Su Jing's heart is also relieved.

"Master Su, let's go back and rest first."

Zhu Biao said to Su Jing that he was not in a hurry to report, anyway, the success news would appear on Zhu Yuanzhang's table soon.

"Row."

Su Jing replied that he was indeed a little tired.

Back at the Niu Mansion, after Su Jing washed up, he had a big meal.

This is his usual style. After being busy, he must have a good meal in order to relax.

Although Su Jing's food in the Baoyuan Bureau was also very good, but after all, he was working at that time, and tasting delicious food required all his attention, so this meal was very necessary.

"Master Su, with this small cannon, those Japanese pirates must have fled."

Zhu Biao said excitedly.

If the problem of Japanese pirates can be completely solved, it will definitely be a great thing for Daming.

Su Jing said indifferently: "It's okay, and we can't underestimate Japanese pirates. Although they live in a small place, if we stand still and don't think about making progress, we will suffer a lot one day."

As a Chinese, Su Jing always remembers that tragedy.

The Japanese pirates must be fought, but they must not be taken lightly.

"Yes, students remember."

Zhu Biao nodded and replied seriously.

As the crown prince of Ming Dynasty, Zhu Biao naturally regarded Su Jing's words as an earnest instruction for him, the crown prince, for the teaching of Daming.

"By the way, what happened to what I said last time? Who became Prime Minister Zuo?"

Su Jing asked casually.

The changes in Hongwu's three years were caught off guard by Su Jing.

Everything is different from the memory, Su Jing really wants to know what kind of development it is now.

Zhu Biao was silent for a while, then replied: "Master Su, the position of Prime Minister Zuo is still vacant. Prime Minister Wang Guangyang was deposed because he was not filial to his parents. Zhongshu Youcheng Yang Xian took his place."

Yang Xian?

Right prime minister?
Su Jing was taken aback for a moment, it was quite a surprise.

Now Li Shanchang is still recovering from illness, Yang Xian, the right prime minister, is not equivalent to the left prime minister.

"Master Su, the students have tried their best, but..."

Zhu Biao's face was a little ugly, but he was still powerless to change this result.

Su Jing shook her head and said: "It's okay, this has nothing to do with you, don't blame yourself too much."

Although Su Jing was a little surprised when he heard Zhu Biao's words, but after thinking about it carefully, it was actually normal.

Yang Xian was able to become the short-lived Prime Minister Zuo in the history of the Ming Dynasty, and he must have the ability to do so many shocking things.

Even Lao Zhu's appointment of him was the result of a multi-faceted game.

Although I can talk to Zhu Biao directly now, it is too difficult to directly and completely change the positions of officials in the Ming Dynasty, especially at the level of Prime Minister Zuo.

Since returning from Laizhou Mansion, Su Jing felt more and more that history was not as recorded in history books.

Many seemingly stupid decisions are nothing more than hindsight.

At a specific moment and under certain conditions, the decision made by the decision makers at that time is likely to be the optimal solution at that time.

After all, they have no way to see the future.

As a time traveler, I have no right to underestimate the ancients.

So at this moment, Su Jing is not so hard to accept this result.

"Master Su, are the consequences of this matter really serious?"

Zhu Biao asked Su Jing, now he regrets a little, why didn't he fight with his father Zhu Yuanzhang at that time?
Obviously what Su Jing said was very clear, and I have always believed in Su Jing's words.

"Niu Yi, whether it's serious or not is something that has already happened. I'm not a god, and neither are you."

Su Jing comforted: "If you want to do something, then take a good look at the Right Prime Minister Yang Xian, what exactly has he done."

"I'm not sure now, what serious consequences will happen."

The history at this moment seems to have deviated from what Su Jing knew, and there are some things that he can't say.

Zhu Biao is silent, as a prince, his power is indeed not small.

But to interfere with Yang Xian, the Prime Minister of Zhongshu You, who is still acting as Prime Minister Zuo, he can't do it.

Indeed, Zhu Biao is Zhu Yuanzhang's most valued son and the future successor of Ming Dynasty.

But it doesn't mean that Zhu Biao can act recklessly, and he won't act recklessly.

The court of Ming Dynasty has its own rules, and even Lao Zhu cannot break such rules at will.

"Students understand."

Zhu Biao nodded.

"What's wrong with Wang Guangyang being unfilial?"

Su Jing asked, he had some memories of the former Right Prime Minister of Ming Dynasty, but not much.

There were too many famous people in the early years of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty. Although Su Jing was very interested in history, he knew mostly those famous people.

Wang Guangyang, I know a little about his life and his ups and downs, but I don't really know much about him.

Zhu Biao immediately replied: "It was impeached by Yu Shi Liu Bing, and the reason for impeachment was disobedience."

Serving Yushi Liu Bing?
Su Jing frowned and asked: "Serving Yushi is an official position under Yushi Zhongcheng, right?"

"Yes, Master Su, at the current Censor Terrace, the position of Censor Zhongcheng is vacant, and the Censor Attendant Liu Bing is the actual person in charge."

Zhu Biao replied.

"I see."

Su Jing finally understood the general inside story of this matter, and Shi Yushi Liu Bing and Su Jing also had a little impression in his mind.

In the annals of history, this guy was killed by Yang Xian when he was Prime Minister Zuo.

With such a connection, I am afraid that Liu Bing impeached Wang Guangyang, and Yang Xian was behind it.

Yang Xian killed people to silence him, but also to keep his mouth shut.

"Master Su, why is this so? Is there something wrong with the censor Liu Bing?"

Zhu Biao asked curiously.

Su Jing said: "I don't know if the problem is serious, but he may be a little dangerous now."

Although Yang Xian did not become Prime Minister Zuo, it should still be possible to clean up a servant Yushi.

"Master Su, you mean, between Liu Bing and Yang Xian..."

It can be said that Zhu Biao's reaction was quick, but with just these few words, he already understood what Su Shi meant.

Su Jing smiled and said: "I didn't say anything, you can figure it out for yourself, the affairs of the Ming Dynasty have nothing to do with me."

After a simple trial and change, Su Jing realized that the court of the Ming Dynasty was far from being as simple as it seemed.

Even if you know the direction of history, you can't do too much.

If it involves too much, I'm afraid that I will be involved.

Infighting in court is not what Su Jing wants to do.

"Thank you, Master Su, for your advice. The students have something to do, so let's go first. Master Su, let's have a good rest."

Zhu Biao didn't care about having dinner with Su Jing, so he got up and left.

Ever since Yang Xian became the right prime minister, Zhu Biao has been following Su Jing to help improve the artillery, and he really didn't pay much attention to the affairs of the court.

And Zhu Biao also knew that now that the Northern Expedition was reaching a critical moment, his father Zhu Yuanzhang's main energy must be focused on the frontline battle situation.

As for Daming's internal affairs, it must be handled by the Ministry of Education.

And the person in charge of Zhongshu Province at this moment is Yang Xian!
Back in the palace, Zhu Biao immediately checked Liu Bing's situation.

"What, the censor Liu Bing is in prison? Will he be executed soon?"

Zhu Biao looked at Zhezi with shock in his eyes.

In just a few days, Liu Bing went to jail!

Isn't this exactly the same as what Su Jing said.

"Reporting to His Royal Highness, this is the order of Prime Minister Yang Xian."

The officials immediately revealed the matter, and any fool could see that the prince was shocked, the matter was serious, and he dared not hide it.

Zhu Biao's face sank and he said: "Bring me the recent personnel transfer of the Ministry of Education, immediately! Immediately!"

"Yes, His Royal Highness!"

The officials went to do it immediately, leaving only Zhu Biao with a very dignified face.

(End of this chapter)