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() Looking at the building in front of him, Sun Chengzong nodded. Of course he had heard of it, and he also wanted to know the secrets inside. He also asked many ways, but found nothing.I just vaguely know that there are always explosions coming from here, and it seems that something is being built. Some people even wonder if the Emperor Tianqi has any special hobbies.

In the history of the Ming Dynasty, there were too many emperors with special hobbies, and it would not be surprising to have one more Emperor Tianqi.For this matter, all the ministers were mentally prepared, so although they were curious, they didn't have to figure it out.

Looking at the smiling Emperor Tianqi at this time, Sun Chengzong knew that there could be no special place here, and that firearms must be being manufactured here and it was ordered by Emperor Tianqi.

Following Emperor Tianqi into Huangzhuang, Sun Chengzong was an eye-opener. Countless people in white walked back and forth.The people here seemed to be very busy, and after saluting to the Emperor Tianqi, they all hurried away.Many people were walking forward with their heads down, not even paying attention to Emperor Tianqi. The imperial guards wanted to greet people to salute but were interrupted by Emperor Tianqi waving.

Not long after, Xu Guangqi came running, followed by a young man, and Emperor Tianqi knew that this was Bi Maokang.In history, this is the person who invented the Ming Dynasty's flintlock gun. Although it was a little later than Europe, it was made by the Chinese themselves.

However, due to the demise of the Ming Dynasty and the suppression of firearms by the Qing Dynasty, this advanced weapon lost the opportunity to be equipped.If such guns were equipped on a large scale at that time, future generations may not necessarily be able to do so.At this time, Bi Maokang was still very young, only in his 20s. Although he was young, he looked very calm.Emperor Tianqi believed that with Xu Guangqi's teaching and his own support, the young Bi Maokang would definitely go further than in history.

Gently helped Xu Guangqi who was kneeling on the ground up, looking at the old man who seemed to be older, Emperor Tianqi frowned suddenly.Turning back to Chen Hong behind him, he said, "Call some imperial chefs over tomorrow, and they will be responsible for the food here. You must let them eat well. You will be responsible for this matter. In addition, I will send a few imperial physicians to stay here. Always see a doctor for these people. Remember, you must choose someone you can trust.”

"Yes, this old slave has written it down." Chen Hong naturally did what Emperor Tianqi told him, and he did it without any discount.

"My lord, thank you Your Majesty." Xu Guangqi could naturally feel the love and care of Emperor Tianqi, and while being moved in his heart, he also made up his mind to work harder.

The group of people walked slowly inside without too much delay. Their destination was the firearms testing ground.

Looking at the artillery in front of him, Emperor Tianqi was very pleased.These cannons have been greatly improved compared to Daming's firecrackers, both in shooting speed and range are much stronger.Some flintlock guns have also been made. Although they are not perfect, they are much better than matchlock guns.

Gently handing a flintlock gun to Sun Chengzong, Emperor Tianqi smiled and said: "Ai Qing, look at these new-made firearms."

Sun Chengzong is no stranger to firearms. After taking over the musket, he discovered something unusual. This gun did not have a matchlock.

Looking at Xu Guangqi on the side, Sun Chengzong slowly picked up the gun and gently pulled the trigger. With a gunshot, the target in the distance shattered.

"Good thing, really good thing." Sun Chengzong could see the advantages of this gun naturally, and said excitedly.

When the flintlock is firing, the trigger is pulled, and under the action of the spring, the flint is hit heavily on the edge of the fire door, sparks are emitted, and the gunpowder is ignited to fire.It greatly simplifies the shooting process, improves the firing rate and shooting accuracy, is easy to use, and has low cost, which is convenient for mass production.

Looking at the excited Sun Chengzong, Emperor Tianqi nodded slightly, turned his head to Xu Guangqi behind him and said, "Aiqing, I am very satisfied with this kind of flintlock gun, but I know that this is only a flintlock gun used by infantry. One is the flintlock guns used by cavalry. Although they are all flintlock guns, the size and model are quite different. Your next step is to produce this kind of flintlock guns for cavalry.”

Xu Guangqi nodded slowly, and said to Emperor Tianqi: "Yes, I must arrest this matter as soon as possible. The output of these Japanese flintlock guns is not bad. I don't know what His Majesty wants to do with these manufactured guns." ?” Xu Guangqi has always been curious and worried about this.As the saying goes, a good horse is equipped with a good saddle. If such a good thing falls into the hands of ordinary people, let alone put it to good use, it may be sold to the enemy as soon as it changes hands.

Emperor Tianqi looked at Xu Guangqi clearly, and said with a light smile: "I have my own idea, let people build a warehouse here to store firearms, and you will make fifty thousand flintlock guns for infantry for me. Ten thousand flintlock guns used by cavalry. I don’t have high requirements, I will give you a year, as long as it is produced before the end of the year.”

Thinking about the current manufacturing progress, Xu Guangqi could only shake his head with a wry smile, and said helplessly, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid this will not be possible. The current output of the firearms factory is only [-] flintlock guns a month. This goal is very difficult to achieve."

"You can rest assured, Aiqing, I will send someone back for you. Your current people are only responsible for researching and improving flintlock guns, and I will find someone to do the rest. There is also artillery, Aiqing, this long-range Don’t make too many cannons in the future, just make a hundred. Your future research direction is small cannons, the kind of cannons that are suitable for two people to carry, similar to Frankie’s cannons. This is what you make And the direction of improvement, of course, the improvement of cannons cannot stop, what I need is a smaller but more powerful cannon.” After a moment of pondering, Emperor Tianqi continued: “That’s what I said. Research, after a few days, I will let the artillery maker come over."

Xu Guangqi naturally had no objections, but at this moment Sun Chengzong fondled the huge cannon and the cold barrel, but Sun Chengzong's heart was burning hot.

Although he didn't know the minister in charge of making artillery, Sun Chengzong couldn't bear it anymore. He couldn't help smiling, and said to Xu Guangqi who was standing not far away: "Master Xu, can you introduce these new artillery pieces?"

Glancing at Emperor Tianqi, seeing Emperor Tianqi nodding his head, Xu Guangqi walked slowly to Sun Chengzong's side, and said with a smile, "I'm Xu Guangqi, I don't know this lord?"

"Sun Chengzong, thanks to His Majesty's perseverance, the cabinet is now on the way." Although he didn't know the official position of Lord Xu, but from the expression of Emperor Tianqi, Sun Chengzong knew that this person must be very important to Emperor Tianqi.

Today's Chapter 3, the last two chapters are in the evening, thank you everyone, and the last brazen begging for votes!I remember I posted a qq group that day, why didn't anyone join it?I'll put the group number in the announcement later~!