Daming: After self-explosive time travel, Lao Zhu's mentality collapsed

Facing Zhu Yuanzhang's doubts, Chu Ze did not back down. Instead, he said confidently:
"Your Majesty, please rest assured that developing a new type of artillery fuel is not a difficult task. As long as we focus all our resources on this topic, we will be able to make a breakthrough soon!"

Zhu Yuanzhang saw the determination in Chu Ze's eyes and couldn't help but smile knowingly: "Okay! I'll leave it to you. But this matter involves too much, I need you to draft a detailed memorial and submit it to me, and I will make arrangements after I have made my decision."

"Yes." Chu Ze bowed in agreement.

In this way, the emperor and all the civil and military officials left Runing with great expectations amid the sound of gongs and drums and the roar of cannon salutes.

"Your Majesty, look at this..." After bidding farewell to Zhu Yuanzhang, Prefect Sun said to Chu Ze with great concern, "Your Majesty has placed such high expectations on us, what should we do?"

Chu Ze didn't care at all. He smiled and said, "It's nothing. As long as we have firm determination, we will be able to master this new technology."

After returning to the base, Chu Ze gathered everyone to start designing new firearms, while asking Zhao Si to draft a memorial to the emperor.

A few days later, a detailed memorial was presented to the court.

It reads: "I hereby declare that although artillery fire has become increasingly powerful recently, the need for gunpowder is endless and follows us everywhere. I respectfully suggest that we gather the best minds in the country and set up 'firearms halls' in 100 prestigious universities to specialize in the research of new firearms and their fuel. In this way, we will surely be able to put an end to the predicament of being at a loss due to the shortage of gunpowder..."

In his memorial, Chu Ze elaborated in detail on the advantages and disadvantages of coal and oil firearms, as well as the necessity of creating new types of firearms based on them.

Once this memorial was submitted, it caused a stir in the court and the public.

"Using coal as fuel? This is groundbreaking! Isn't this going to overturn the firearms system of the Ming Dynasty that has been in use for hundreds of years?"

"But if that could be done, there would be no more fuel problems in war! I guess the new trains in Fengyang use coal as fuel, right?"

"But where can we get so much coal? I'm afraid we have to look for more advanced alternatives..."

There were so many things going on, and there were so many different opinions.

The court was well prepared for this, and Zhu Yuanzhang quickly called a meeting of the ministers of the Grand Council to discuss the matter.

"The matter of this firearms museum is related to the national military strength." Zhu Yuanzhang sat in the Dragon Residence and pointed out the key point: "It is said that the world's coal mines are extremely abundant, but we consume them too slowly, so the excessive storage is also a shackle. Now we must reform them in one fell swoop, mine them on a large scale, and build an inexhaustible military foundation!"

After hearing this, all the ministers nodded knowingly. They could not help but sigh that Chu Ze's idea was shocking and was indeed the best strategy to revitalize the military preparations of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately issued an order to set up "Firearms Halls" in famous universities across the country to gather talents from all over the world to study new artillery and their fuel.

Even in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, skilled craftsmen were recruited from the public to teach them firearms knowledge for free. For a time, the caravans smuggling arms were all eager to make a move.

The vigorous development of new arms has officially started, and a new era is coming! Zhu Yuanzhang is also full of expectations for Chu Ze, waiting for him to show his true strength.

"Oh, it's amazing! Lord Chu has made a great contribution this time." After a long time, an old minister sitting outside the Dragon Residence sighed and said earnestly: "From now on, the artillery will be improved day by day, making our Ming Dynasty invincible!"

As soon as this was said, it really caused a stir. Since ancient times, although our Ming Dynasty claimed to be "China", it was full of royal majesty and no one dared to offend.

Now that we have this indestructible weapon, the country will undoubtedly be even more solid! It makes people excited, and also breeds a sense of luck.
With Zhu Yuanzhang's attention and Chu Ze's personal management, "firearms museums" all over the country sprang up like mushrooms after a rain.

In just a few months, dozens of firearms schools were built in the capital and other major cities, gathering a large number of talented technical talents. As the birthplace of this new arms revolution, Fengyang and Runing are naturally the key areas. The Runing Firearms School was run by Prefect Sun and Master Qian, and a lot of money was invested in everything from construction to teacher salaries, making it the largest in the country.

On the Fengyang side, Chu Ze personally presided over it and accepted all the orders, leaving behind many living people who were the source of Fengyang technology.

"The art of refining firearms is carefully crafted, and the essence is achieved through extreme flexibility." Famous figures from Fengyang such as Li Changji, Li Si, and Zhang Peng were invited to the museum to serve as instructors, and they respectively lectured on subjects such as mechanical manufacturing and mineral smelting.

Even Lu Yao was hired by Chu Ze as an exception and became the first female instructor in the history of the Firearms Museum.

"Miss Lu is worthy of being the hero in the construction of Fengyang Railway. She is very busy and truly outstanding. With her here, our Firearms Museum will surely be a great honor to us." Chu Ze praised her highly.

The students selected from all over the country are young, energetic and talented. Some of them are quick-witted scholars, some are hardworking and simple craftsmen, and all of them have the ambition to serve the country.

Seeing such a vigorous young student, Li Changji and other old ministers were all deeply moved.

"Today's Firearms Museum, like the Imperial College in the past, is expected to cultivate the pillars of the new era!" Li Changji praised sincerely.

In this smoke-filled firearms museum, Chu Ze publicly explained the reasons for the construction of this hall.

"All of you wise men from all corners of the world are gathered here today to solve the problem of Ming gunpowder once and for all."

"Although the firearms of the past were powerful, they relied on gunpowder as fuel, so they could not avoid an endless supply of food and grass. From now on, we will use coal and oil as substitutes and develop a completely new type of firearm."

"If we eliminate the hidden danger of fuel shortage at its root, the military power of our Ming Dynasty will be invincible and become a truly invincible weapon!"

Chu Ze's powerful words made the scene boil. Countless students were infected by his passion, and their eyes were full of eagerness to try.

"Kerosene fuel is the last remaining problem of the Ming Dynasty's military power!"

"In this way, it is tantamount to creating a second life force for the military plan!"

"Then we will all support Prince Chu and devote all our efforts to research! We must make our Ming Dynasty's weapons the best in the world and dominate the world!"

……

The vigorous shouts resounded through the sky, shocking everyone.

Chu Ze was deeply moved by the students' passionate scene. He waved his hand and shouted loudly:

"You should all have lofty aspirations! From now on, you will be the pioneers of kerosene firearms! With your sincere love for our country and our nation, we will surely achieve great things in this field!"

"I will follow the prince's instructions and fulfill my mission!"

"We will do our best until our death!"

The applause was thunderous and the atmosphere was extremely warm. Just like that, amidst the roaring cheers, the first batch of firearms museums in the country officially opened! (End of this chapter)