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spn Sun Chengzong has always attached great importance to artillery. He believes that firearms are enough to make up for the lack of mobility of the Ming army.Sun Chengzong is also very familiar with the firearms in the Ming army. He has seen the two men in Xu Guangqi's mouth carrying artillery.It is a kind of artillery that is carried by two people. It is very convenient to carry, but the range is very unsatisfactory, only one mile away.

Sun Chengzong couldn't help thinking in his heart that if according to Xu Guangqi's statement, granular gunpowder was used, the range of this kind of artillery carried by two people would be two miles.The range of two miles is already the range of the Little Frankie Cannon. Compared with the Little Frankie, it is more convenient to carry, which naturally plays a vital role in improving the combat effectiveness of the Ming Army.

Sun Chengzong is no stranger to Xu Guangqi's big Frankie cannon. This kind of Frankie is a breech-loading cannon, which consists of two parts: a child gun and a mother gun.Because of the particularity of the cannon, the rate of fire of this kind of artillery is very fast. The sub-cannon (cannon) is loaded from the rear, and the firing interval is short. When the firing is scattered, one cannon has 60 rounds, which can block a [-]-meter-wide front. Amazing power.

Sun Chengzong also likes this kind of artillery very much. It is simply a sharp weapon against cavalry.When Qi Jiguang faced the Mongolian Tartar cavalry attack, he used this kind of Frankie.At most, two hundred cannons were fired together, and no cavalry could rush over.

However, after the Wanli Three Great Expeditions, the imperial treasury became increasingly empty, and the achievements of Zhang Juzheng's reform were exhausted. The imperial court had not cast this kind of artillery on a large scale for many years.Originally, there were about [-] Frankie cannons in the entire Ming army, but many of them are no longer usable. Now there are actually not many such artillery in the Ming army. [

If this kind of artillery can really be improved to solve the problems of range and handling, it will definitely be a magic weapon in the vertical and horizontal battlefield.But everyone in the court knew that the cost of casting such a cannon was too high.I'm afraid that the national treasury will be overwhelmed!

Thinking of this, Sun Chengzong couldn't help but looked up at Emperor Tianqi, he didn't know how expensive he was if he was not in charge, and hoped that His Majesty would have his own way.In Sun Chengzong's view, reform is the only way to solve the problems of Daming and improve the current situation that is hard to return.But now he doesn't know what Emperor Tianqi thinks. Since ancient times, reform has been an issue that anyone should be careful about.

When Sun Chengzong was meditating.Emperor Tianqi nodded slowly, and said to Xu Guangqi in a deep voice: "Have you studied the rifling issue I told you about? Has there been any progress?"

For anyone in later generations, as long as they have a little understanding of the military, they will be no strangers to rifling.It can be said that the emergence of rifling is a qualitative leap for the entire firearm, and it is possible to completely replace cold weapons.Of course, there is a musket with rifling, and now Emperor Tianqi doesn't need to think about it. The equipment is too backward, and if it is painted manually, the success rate is too low.Even if it can increase the success rate.There is no way to solve the speed.

Emperor Tianqi sometimes regretted it, why didn't he study science and engineering?Even if you know how to work as a car worker!But I can only sigh.

After pondering for a while, Xu Guangqi shook his head with a wry smile, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I'm working on it, and I've made some progress, and I'm still a little away from success."

This result has long been expected by Emperor Tianqi, if it is really that easy.The rifling is there.However, Emperor Tianqi was very confident in his heart, as long as he told Xu Guangqi and the others about this.These people who are full of wisdom will definitely be created.

Nodding his head slowly, Emperor Tianqi said in a gentle tone: "Don't be too anxious about this, take your time, this is not something that will happen overnight."

Sun Chengzong on the side nodded in agreement, as long as he has this goal, he will work hard towards it.Sooner or later there will be a day of success.

Glancing at Xu Guangqi, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Xu Aiqing, I didn't come here for this matter. You are the minister of the Ministry of Industry, right?"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Although Xu Guangqi didn't know why Emperor Tianqi asked this.I can only answer respectfully.Although Xu Guangqi is the minister of the Ministry of Industry, he hardly ever goes to the Ministry of Industry, just for the convenience of doing things.

Looking back at Wang Chengen, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "The Supervisor of Rites drafted an edict to promote Xu Guangqi to the rank of Doctor Ronglu, Minister of the Ministry of Processing, and the special edict to allow him to enter the cabinet!"

All the people in the hall were stunned. Xu Guangqi had reached the sky in one step, although there was only one vacant position in the cabinet, and that was Dongge University.Even the Dongdongge University Bachelor is also a University Bachelor!Dr. Rong Lu was introduced from Yipin's prose, which has no real meaning, but the title of Shangshu of the Processing Department later has meaning.Although this was just a false position among the official positions in the Ming Dynasty, it was very useful when it came to Xu Guangqi.

"My minister Xu Guangqi thanked the Lord for his kindness, long live my emperor!" After being slightly taken aback, Xu Guangqi quickly knelt down on the ground and said loudly.

Emperor Tianqi walked down slowly, helped Xu Guangqi up gently, and said in a deep voice: "I have seen everything that Aiqing has done, and I will never be stingy with rewarding those who have made great achievements. For the real For the people who serve the country and the people, I will definitely use them highly."

Looking back at Sun Chengzong, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Sir, after the imperial decree is handed down, the cabinet must handle it as soon as possible."

"Your Majesty, don't worry!" Although Sun Chengzong was not in the capital, and the cabinet's second assistant Liu Yijing was handling matters in the cabinet, no one dared to underestimate Sun Chengzong, the cabinet's chief assistant.

Glancing at the people behind Xu Guangqi, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "I didn't come to find Aiqing today for the purpose of firearms. Last time I told Aiqing that I hope Aiqing can find someone who knows how to build a ship. How is Qing looking?" While speaking, Emperor Tianqi glanced at the young man behind Xu Guangqi.

"Return to Your Majesty, I found it!" Xu Guangqi saluted Emperor Tianqi, and then pointed to the young man behind him. [

Emperor Tianqi nodded. At this time, Emperor Tianqi and Sun Chengzong began to look at this person up and down. The only impression given to Emperor Tianqi and Sun Chengzong was that this person was really young.He looked only a few years old, but he was in good spirits, without arrogance or impetuosity.Facing Emperor Tianqi and Sun Chengzong, there was no tension on his face, this indifference was already rare.

Seeing the man kneeling on the ground, Emperor Tianqi walked slowly back to the back of the Longshu case, and asked in a deep voice: "Xu Aiqing, why are you this person?"

Smiling softly, Xu Guangqi said seriously: "Return to Your Majesty, as the saying goes, you can't avoid relatives with internal actions, and you can't avoid enemies with external actions. This person is called Sun Yuanhua, and he is a disciple of the minister."

Emperor Tianqi and Sun Chengzong were taken aback for a moment, neither of them thought that this person was actually Xu Guangqi's disciple.It seems that this person is unusual. As Xu Guangqi's disciple, he must have two talents. Now that he dares to mention it, he must be a very suitable candidate.

With a playful smile, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Sun Yuanhua, your teacher must have told you what I want you to do, tell me what you think!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! The student's home is the one at home. He used to study with his teacher in Jiading. Because of the teacher, the student met many Westerners. And because he grew up by the sea, he liked boats more. Later, he met many The warship of hope, the students have studied it with great concentration, and the Frankie's warship is stronger than Ming's warship in many ways, and not as good as our Ming's in many ways." Sun Yuanhua said very cautiously, and stopped here Yes, he wants to see Emperor Tianqi's attitude.

Emperor Tianqi already felt in his heart that Sun Yuanhua was talented. After all, Jehu had learned opera and Western studies, and was able to see the two cultures on an equal footing, which is rare in this era.Seeing that Sun Yuanhua had stopped, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice, "Get up and continue!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Sun Yuanhua stood up and said in a deep voice, "The students have collected a lot of information about our shipbuilding in the Ming Dynasty, and also collected a lot of information about the Frankish warships, and studied some information about water and sea warfare. The students came to a conclusion. There is only one factor that determines the outcome of the current naval battle, and that is strong ships and sharp guns." Sun Yuanhua's voice was not loud, and his tone was very flat, but what he said shook Emperor Tianqi's heart.

This simple truth is understood by later generations, but not many people have this vision in this era!After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi asked in a deep voice: "Then what do you think should be done to build a strong navy?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the students feel that the construction of warships must be strong. We can combine the Frankish warships with our own shipbuilding technology to develop a new type of warship. The students already have ideas, but they have not been implemented yet. In addition It is the problem of artillery, if the improvement of Frankie’s cannon is successful this time, maybe new cannons can be installed on the warship.” Liu Fenghua finally understood that when the teacher mentioned Emperor Tianqi, Xu Guangqi would praise the Mingjun and the Holy Lord. The emperor with such a vision must be because of the wise master.

Emperor Tianqi nodded slowly, and said in a deep voice: "Since this is the case, this shipyard cannot be placed in Liaodong. It is too far away from the capital, and the transportation of artillery will be a problem in the future." Emperor Tianqi will never put artillery in Liaodong for manufacturing , Such things that determine fate must be kept here.

Sun Chengzong on the side was stunned, saluted Emperor Tianqi, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the best place to build a ship is Tianjin, which is close to the sea and closer to the capital."

Emperor Tianqi nodded in agreement, but Sun Yuanhua on one side seemed hesitant to speak. Emperor Tianqi couldn't help asking: "Sun Yuanhua, just speak up if you have anything to say, don't hesitate." (To be continued...)