Ming Dynasty: Every day, Zhu Yuanzhang is in trouble

In recent days, Zhu Yuanzhang has been very enthusiastic about the information about Mei Yin coming from Shuangshui Village.

As long as I have time, I will watch it as soon as possible.

For no other reason than to see what unreliable things Mei Yin, the unreliable son-in-law, could do this time.

He just wanted to see how Mei Yin, the bastard son-in-law who had nothing to do but insisted on advising him, would be humiliated.

Look at how he used flint, steel, and steel to make a flintlock rifle that was better than the matchlock, just as he said!

Did you get inspiration from Liu Bowen?

Liu Bowen could not give any inspiration on firearms!

To be honest, the person who can give us inspiration is definitely someone like Tao Chengdao.

Mei Yin, this bastard, took the wrong path from the very beginning.

How can we get any good results?

Of course, while cursing, deep down in his heart, he also wanted to see if Mei Yin could create some more miracles.

However, in his opinion, the possibility of such a thing happening was too low.

Especially after a discussion with Tao Chengdao.

In fact, it can be said that the little hope in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart has basically disappeared.

It's not just that I feel it's unreliable.

Lian Tao Chengdao was a very creative person in the making of firearms.

Everyone thinks this kind of thing is unreliable.

Then it’s really not your problem.

There must be something wrong with Mei Yin.

So Zhu Yuanzhang has now given up his unrealistic fantasies and is ready to see how Mei Yin will be defeated.

As a result, with this thought in mind, I opened the information and watched it.

After a few glances, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression froze and his mouth opened wide.

No...this...what is going on?
How come the situation he saw was completely different from what he had imagined?

Actually...it wasn't that bastard Mei Yin who got humiliated?
He actually...actually managed to take out that flintlock rifle.

Can the gun be fired by relying only on flint and steel for ignition without a fuse?
Moreover, the launch speed is so fast!

In the same amount of time, a flintlock can fire three shots, while a musket can only fire two shots.

Moreover, its overall range and power exceed those of the matchlock gun.

No... this actually... allowed that bastard Mei Yin to make this kind of gun?
What Mei Yin said was actually... all true?!

Zhu Yuanzhang was completely shocked and felt extremely dreamy.

It is said that before this, Zhu Yuanzhang had specifically consulted Tao Chengdao about this matter.

The result is simply impossible.

He believed that the possibility of making a gun using flint and steel was too small.

I have given up the fantasy.

But in the end, it was only a few short days, and Mei Yin, the son-in-law, actually gave her such a big surprise!
He actually managed to accomplish this?!

This... this is really too unexpected.

Even Zhu Yuanzhang, who always liked to hear good news, felt a little numb at this time.

Especially when thinking about Tao Chengdao's speed in making firearms, he was even more shocked.

By the way, it has been a long time since we got the new and powerful gunpowder made by Mei Yin.

After discovering that this new type of gunpowder was too powerful, the original muskets would easily explode when using this gunpowder.

I asked Tao Chengdao to research a new gun barrel to solve this problem.

After Tao Chengdao received the order, he brought his disciples with him, and many of them brainstormed and worked hard for a long time.

This is the newly made, usable gun barrel.

As a result, now, from the time Mei Yin started talking about making a flintlock rifle to now, it has only been a few days, and he has actually succeeded in it?
And... the effect is so good?!

It was not only groundbreaking, but also solved the problem he mentioned of using flint and steel to ignite fire without the need for a fuse.

By the way, the problem of the musket easily exploding was also solved.

No...what kind of ability does Mei Yin have?

It's simply shocking!
What that kid said before was actually true?
Tao Chengdao, a person whom he highly values ​​and who is very skilled in the study of firearms?
He is actually far inferior to that bastard Mei Yin?
Could it be that... Mei Yin is really an all-rounder who knows everything?
The most important thing is that what he said is true.

A flintlock made with flint and steel actually does not require a fuse.

But the effect is better than the matchlock gun that uses a fuse and a fire stick to ignite it.

This... Zhu Yuanzhang didn’t know what to say.

Especially after his eyes fell on the inkstone in front of him, he suddenly didn't want to talk anymore.

He still remembered that he had said before that if Mei Yin could make such a gun.

What if he ate the inkstone?

The words I said before are still echoing in my ears.

Now, Mei Yin actually managed to accomplish this.

This... This made Zhu Yuanzhang not know how to express his feelings for a moment.

He reached out and picked up the inkstone.

This inkstone is carved from stone.

Zhu Yuanzhang took it in his hand, looked at it over and over again, but in the end he couldn't really eat it.

How do I eat this thing?
Wouldn't this break all my teeth?
After looking at it for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang quietly put the inkstone back.

so far so good!

Fortunately, when I said this, I was alone and didn't say it in front of others.

Thinking of this, he stood up and coughed.

He didn't say that!
The person who said this was Zhu Chongba, not Zhu Yuanzhang!
How could Zhu Yuanzhang, an emperor, say such ignorant words?
How is it possible that after saying something, he goes back on his word and refuses to admit it?

Is this something he can do?

Zhu Yuanzhang finally discovered it.

Mei Yin, this bastard, is just a damned one. He specializes in turning impossible things into possible and is just playing against me.

You want to slap your father-in-law in the face!
However, thinking of this, a smile soon appeared on Zhu Yuanzhang's face again.

As long as this bastard can keep producing good things, I would be willing to get slapped in the face a few more times!
When faced with such good things, you can be shameless to a certain extent.

How much is face worth?

How can these tangible things be so important?

Sure enough, this emperor who wants to have a meal is different.

The bottom line and face are quite flexible.

When you care about something, face is extremely important.

When you don't care, whatever happens is fine.

The firing speed of this flintlock rifle is 30% higher than that of the original matchlock rifle!
What a concept!
In the time it takes a musket to fire two shots, we can fire three shots here!
It may seem that the improvement is not that much, but someone like Zhu Yuanzhang who is very familiar with battlefield fighting knows how significant such an improvement is!

This is an extremely huge advantage!

At some critical moments, it can even play a decisive role!

The advantages of the flintlock rifle are simply too great!
Zhu Yuanzhang also quickly realized the difference between using a fire stick and using a flint and steel to light a fire.

Tinder sticks and fuses can get damp and won't catch fire if they are extinguished.

But with flint and steel, there is no need to worry about this happening.

It is much more convenient and quick to use.

It is also easier to transport and store.

This guy Mei Yin really can always bring me surprises.

Many things seem impossible or even ridiculous to many people.

He just happened to be able to do it.

Could it be... that this kid is really an all-rounder?
Do you know everything?

Zhu Yuanzhang has never believed in those who are born with knowledge.

However, since meeting Mei Yin, I have had more and more contact with Mei Yin.

From Mei Yin's side, we saw more and more things.

Many of Zhu Yuanzhang's ideas also underwent a lot of changes at this time.

He felt that perhaps there really were geniuses in this world!
There really are people who are born with knowledge!
For many things, he just did them casually, which was a height that others could never reach even if they worked hard for their entire lives!
For example, when it comes to firearms, Tao Chengdao is the most knowledgeable and talented person he has ever met regarding firearms.

Tao Chengdao has been working tirelessly on firearms for most of his life.

But now, he was easily defeated by Mei Yin and surpassed.

I can only say that there is really a gap between people.

Especially when it comes to talent, the gap is so big that it is speechless.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang picked up the corresponding reported intelligence and looked at it carefully again.

After watching for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression suddenly changed.

Seems very shocked.

I couldn't help but rub my eyes.

He was shocked by the words written at the end of the information.

This flintlock rifle is so easy to use.

The shooting speed has been greatly improved compared to the matchlock gun.

Mei Yin actually complains about the slow speed?
Is it troublesome to use?
No... is this something a human would say?

He was so satisfied that he was slapped in the face by that bastard Mei Yin. He didn't think the flintlock rifle was anything special. How could Mei Yin despise such a good thing?

This... this is fucking how a normal person would react?
This... Is Mei Yin still a human? !
He actually wanted to increase the firing speed of this flintlock rifle a little bit more?
Isn't this... too shocking?

Even Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to see that what Mei Yin said was true.

I want to see better firearms developed to make the Ming Dynasty better.

But at this time, he was still shocked by what Mei Yin said.

What Mei Yin said was so shocking, and what he gave was really too much!
While vibrating, he couldn't help but wonder how this thing could be improved.

In his opinion, this flintlock rifle was really excellent.

It is excellent in all aspects and there is no room for improvement.

But Mei Yin was actually planning to give it another substantial upgrade.

This... Zhu Yuanzhang sat here and thought for a long time, but he couldn't figure out where to start to solve this problem.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang decided not to think about it any more.

He really doesn't know anything about firearms.

All I have to do next is wait and see the results.

I hope that bastard Mei Yin isn't talking nonsense there.

But there really is a way to greatly increase the firing speed of this flintlock rifle.

I can really do this.

That would be a great thing for the Ming Dynasty!

Zhu Yuanzhang, who originally claimed to be very knowledgeable about firearms, would no longer say so at this time.

Instead, they are very flexible and have become unfamiliar with firearms.

Mei Yin, this son-in-law, is really...he can bring me some surprises at any time!

While Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking this, Li Jinglong was lying on the bed in Shuangshui Village.

He also kept wondering what methods his second uncle could use to make the flintlock rifle, which he thought was already very good and did not need any modification, even more useful.

The shooting speed is greatly improved.

He couldn't wait for daybreak.

In this way, he could go to his second uncle and see if he could come up with a solution...

In the room, Mei Yin had already made some preparations.

Roll some paper into small cylinders and seal the bottom.

After doing all this, he hugged his little wife and fell asleep.

I will do the rest tomorrow...

……

Early the next morning, Li Jinglong couldn't help but come over.

At this time, Li Jinglong looked like he had dark circles under his eyes and looked a little listless.

It's obvious that you didn't sleep well last night.

"Jinglong, are you...looking for a girl secretly?"

Mei Yin looked at his nephew and said jokingly,
"What girl are you looking for? I'm just borrowing it, it's boring!
Second uncle, have you come up with a good idea?"

Li Jinglong couldn't wait and looked at Mei Yin to ask.

He didn't sleep well yesterday, so he came here early this morning.

The most important thing is to keep thinking about it in your heart.

I want to see if my second uncle has come up with any good solution.

Although in Li Jinglong's opinion, the current performance of this flintlock rifle is sufficient.

He also felt that under such circumstances, it would be very difficult to greatly increase the firing speed of the flintlock rifle.

It's not that easy to do.

But since the person who said this was my second uncle, and my second uncle had already created a miracle before.

At this time, there is still a great possibility that it will be just as my second uncle said.

This is still worth looking forward to.

He didn't even dare to think about whether his second uncle could really do as he said and greatly increase the firing speed of the flintlock rifle again.

What level will the flintlock rifle reach?
Just thinking about this kind of thing makes people feel extremely excited and looking forward to it!

I saw that Li Jinglong really cared about this.

Mei Yin stopped joking with his nephew at that moment.

"Jinglong, I have come up with a certain method, it should be possible."

Li Jinglong was pleasantly surprised when he heard what his second uncle said.

My second uncle has actually come up with a solution?

You've figured out so much in such a short time?

This... is truly worthy of being my second uncle!

Speaking of which, although Li Jinglong has been looking forward to this, he wants to really meet his uncle and come up with a good solution.

But in fact, he had basically prepared himself for his second uncle and was not ready to come up with a solution.

After all, this matter is different from before.

He knew that many things would become more difficult as time went on.

This is true for various things such as improving martial arts, increasing running speed, etc.

After reaching a certain level, if you want to go further, it often takes several times or even dozens of times more energy to complete it!

Only then can we make a small step forward.

In his opinion, this flintlock rifle has reached this level.

It is not so easy for Second Uncle to increase the shooting speed significantly.

Although he wanted to see his second uncle fix the matter, he came to ask early in the morning.

In fact, I know in my heart that this matter is definitely not that simple.

There is an 80% chance that you will fail.

But who would have thought that my second uncle actually had a corresponding countermeasure! !
Figured out a solution.

This guy is indeed my second uncle! He is just different from ordinary people!

It’s really divine!
Second uncle is too fast!

How long has it taken to complete it?
How come something that seemed impossible to me seemed as easy as eating and drinking when solved by my second uncle?
"Second uncle, what can we do?"

Li Jinglong was surprised and couldn't wait to ask.

Mei Yin did not keep the person in suspense and immediately walked into another room and took out a box.

There are about a hundred small cylinders rolled up with paper in the box.

"that's it."

Mei Yin said to Li Jinglong.

Li Jinglong looked at these small cylinders and seemed a little dazed.

What is this?
This... is what my second uncle was thinking?

Can this small paper barrel really greatly increase the firing speed of the flintlock?

Li Jinglong was full of doubts.

I don't understand what my second uncle is doing.

Li Jinglong has always felt that he is actually quite smart.

Know about many things.

I can’t say that I know everything, but at least I can see some clues.

But now, with my second uncle, it really isn't possible.

In every aspect, he was surpassed by his second uncle.

My second uncle clearly told me that the purpose of making these small cylinders was to increase the shooting speed of the musket.

But in this situation, I still can't figure out how to use it.

Mei Yin said, “Jinglong, I am going to load this small cylinder with gunpowder and corresponding bullets.

I thought about it again and again, why does a musket shoot so slowly?

There are mainly two aspects.

On the one hand, it is very inconvenient to ignite.

For this problem, I used a flintlock rifle to solve it.

But there is another aspect, which is that loading gunpowder and projectiles is too troublesome.

Every time you fire a shot, it takes a lot of time to reload.

Even for someone who is particularly skilled in using a musket, it would take a long time to complete it.

This is really too troublesome.

So I'm going to start from this aspect.

As long as the time for reloading gunpowder and bullets can be shortened, wouldn't the gun's firing speed be greatly increased? "

After hearing what Mei Yin said, Li Jinglong nodded.

That is indeed the problem.

But how to solve this problem?
Thinking of this, his eyes fell on the small paper buckets that Mei Yin took out.

"So, Second Uncle, you are going to use this method to solve this problem?"

Mei Yin nodded and said, "Yes, this is what I thought of.

Since loading ammunition wastes a lot of time, let's think of a way to load it in advance.

First, put the gunpowder and bullets needed for a shot into this small paper barrel, seal it, and carry it with you.

When you need it in the future, you can load the pre-loaded bullets into the flintlock and fire it quickly.

After firing, reload.

This would be much faster than loading gunpowder bullets on the battlefield.

Just put the entire paper tube in and press it tightly.

Convenient."

Mei Yin discussed his thoughts with Li Jinglong.

In fact, this is fixed gunpowder.

However, what Mei Yin used was more advanced than fixed gunpowder.

It can be called a paper bullet.

After all, what he was planning to do was to package the gunpowder and the bullets together.

It is faster than using only gunpowder without bullets.

After hearing Mei Yin's explanation, Li Jinglong's eyes suddenly lit up.

This time, he understood what his second uncle meant!
This... this seems to be the truth!

Just as my second uncle said, guns are difficult to use and have a slow shooting speed.

Apart from ignition, the biggest problem is the need to reload gunpowder and bullets after firing a shot.

This wave is very troublesome.

But it was really just as my second uncle said, all the gunpowder and bullets needed for shooting were prepared and sealed in this small paper tube.

When you use it in the future, you don’t need to do anything else.

All you have to do is stuff the small paper tube into the gun barrel and poke it down.

This is indeed much more convenient and quick.

If this idea really works, the shooting speed will be increased by at least three times!
My second uncle is truly a genius!

He actually thought of such a method!

Why didn't anyone think about this before?
"Second uncle, how about... how about we hurry up and do these?"

When Li Jinglong thought about it, he felt that the idea that his family was his uncle was particularly reliable, and he couldn't wait to witness the miracle.

Mei Yin smiled and said, “Jinglong, don’t worry, I haven’t fed the pigs yet.

It’s not too late to do these after feeding the pigs and eating.

I think my idea has a good chance of success.”

As he spoke, he went out to feed the pigs.

Li Jinglong opened his mouth, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

This... is really my second uncle. He never forgets to feed the pigs.

Is it really more important to get this kind of gun to feed the pigs?

However, when I think about the pigs raised by my second uncle, they are much bigger than other pigs and grow faster.

I suppressed these thoughts again.

My second uncle is extraordinary.

Excellent people are indeed excellent in all aspects!

Even the pigs we feed are better than those of other people.

Judging from the size of these pigs, it seems that it is really worth it for my second uncle to put in more effort and take it seriously.

Maybe in the future, the Ming Dynasty will be able to have one more kind of pig with strong physique and excellent breed.

Restraining his anxiety, Li Jinglong accompanied his second uncle to feed the pigs.

And then after dinner.

He immediately couldn't wait to start making paper bullets with Mei Yin.

Mei Yin found gunpowder and bullets, and made a spoon to load gunpowder into the paper shell bullets.

This spoon is specially made.

A spoonful of gunpowder is just enough for one shot.

If it is installed in this way, it will be more convenient and accurate.

Of course, the amount of gunpowder and bullets loaded into the flintlock at one time must be specific to achieve the best effect when firing the flintlock.

Mei Yin was not quite clear about this matter.

Now, he only has a general idea.

In order to know this value accurately, we need to conduct more experiments in the future.

However, the amount of gunpowder he is using now is more than enough for normal firing.

Although it won't achieve the best results, it won't be too far off.

He first loaded gunpowder into the paper tubes, and then loaded bullets on top.

Then seal it up.

Install it as tightly as possible.

In this way, a paper shell bullet was soon made.

After seeing how Mei Yin did it, Li Jinglong offered his help.

After a while, a full hundred bullets were made.

After finishing all this, Li Jinglong couldn't wait to go with Mei Yin to the place where they had tested the gun yesterday to continue verifying it.

After arriving at the place, Mei Yin took out a bullet and loaded it into the flintlock.

In order to avoid turning the paper shell bullet upside down, the end with the bullet should be loaded downwards.

Mei Yin specifically made these two ends different.

The end that holds the gunpowder is flat, and the end that holds the projectile is smaller and more pointed.

The overall shape is somewhat similar to bullets of later generations.

After it was installed, the ignition powder for ignition was installed at the back of the flintlock.

He raised his gun and aimed forward.

Under Li Jinglong's expectant gaze, Mei Yin pulled the trigger.

"boom!"

As the trigger was pulled, a cloud of smoke immediately rose up.

Unfortunately, it was just some smoke.

There was no explosion as expected, and the gun had not yet been fired.

What's going on?
Li Jinglong was stunned. Why was it different from what he thought?

The first shot... misfired?

This is wrong!

My second uncle's idea is indeed quite good.

And it seems that the gunpowder that ignites the fire has been successfully ignited.

The gunpowder in the barrel and wrapped in the paper shell did not ignite.

Mei Yin also seemed a little surprised.

This shouldn't be!
The bullets of later generations developed from paper shell bullets.

There is no reason why it can be successful in the future. It won’t work when I need it now.

He held the gun horizontally and waited for a while, and found that the gun still did not move, which meant it was a dud.

Mei Yin then poured out the bullets.

I found that the back of the paper shell bullet was also burnt black.

But it was not ignited.

After watching for a while, Mei Yin immediately understood what was going on.

The paper used for this paper shell bullet is a bit too thick.

After the gunpowder used for ignition burned, it was not enough to burn through the paper, so there was no way to ignite the gunpowder inside the paper shell bullet.

So it went silent.

This... Do I have to make the paper thinner myself?
However, this is already thin enough and cannot be thinner.

If it is thinner, it will be inconvenient for the transportation of bullets and the bullets will easily be damaged during transportation.

That would be even worse.

After thinking for a moment, Mei Yin had already come up with a solution.

He found a small stick and poked the back of the bullet hard, tearing the paper and revealing some gunpowder.

Then he loaded the bullet into the flintlock...

Then reload the gunpowder for ignition into the flintlock.

Then take aim and pull the trigger.

As the trigger was pulled, a roar was heard.

Amid the rising smoke, the flintlock muskets spewed out flames and bullets shot out!

Seeing this, Li Jinglong immediately breathed a sigh of relief, with an expression of infinite joy on his face.

Just say it!
My second uncle's idea seems very reliable at first glance, how could it fail?
It turns out there were some minor issues here!

Next, Mei Yin was here again and continued to reload the bullets.

With the experience from last time, before loading the bullet, Mei Yin would tear the paper behind the bullet a little to expose the gunpowder.

However, it is not very convenient whether tearing it with hands or poking it with a stick.

So he quickly returned home and made a sharper mouth-breaking tool out of iron.

I made a belt and fastened it around my waist.

When loading bullets, just hold the bullet in one hand and bump it against your waist.

The paper under the bullet will be punctured, revealing the gunpowder.

When loading in this way, the speed is much faster.

Load the bullet, add primer, aim, and pull the trigger, all in one go!
And after firing more than a dozen shots in a row, Mei Yin became more and more proficient in this process.

Correspondingly, the shooting speed will be faster.

After a series of experiments, it was basically confirmed that a matchlock gun could fire two shots, while a flintlock gun loaded with paper shell bullets could fire six shots!
This is because Mei Yin rarely uses guns and is not skilled enough.

If his proficiency in shooting improves, there is still room for improvement in his shooting speed.

Li Jinglong's eyes lit up.

He took the flintlock and bullet from Mei Yin's hand.

He fired a few shots just like his second uncle and was full of praise for the flintlock rifle.

I feel like my second uncle is truly a god!
How long does it take!
So they made such a useful gun!
He has been able to determine that once such a gun is produced, it will definitely greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of the Ming army in the future.

It will definitely completely defeat the matchlock rifle!
My second uncle is truly a genius! !
Mr. Liu Bowen is also a great talent!
It actually gave my second uncle such a good inspiration, allowing him to make such a good thing! !
……

Inside the Wuying Hall, after Zhu Yuanzhang finished dealing with the memorials, he picked up the intelligence about Mei Yin from Shuangshui Village and started reading it.

After looking for a while, a look of surprise and disbelief suddenly appeared on his face.

After looking at it again and again so carefully.

Zhu Yuanzhang's gaze shifted away from the intelligence and began to look at the inkstone on the table.

He was wondering whether this inkstone would taste better if fried, steamed, or stir-fried...

……

"My Lord, there is news! We have found an opportunity to take action against Mei Yin!!"

At the Marquis of Jiangyin's mansion, someone reported to Wu Liang, the Marquis of Jiangyin, with some excitement... (End of this chapter)