Mingshi

Chapter 540 Armament Division

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The carriage was very dull, and Kang Dahe's expression flashed hesitation from time to time, which made Luo Xin feel very bad.Thinking of Kang Dahe's kindness to him yesterday, and the undisguised impartment of his experience as an official, he sighed in his heart:

"My lord, now the lower official and your lord are both officials in the Ministry of Industry, and you should support each other. If your lord has any difficulties and the lower official can help you, you should do your best."

After hearing Luo Xin's words, Kang Dahe let out a long sigh and said, "No, you don't know the current situation of the Ministry of Industry."

"Sir, please speak!"

"No, I don't know if you understand the current situation in Ming Dynasty. Your Majesty practices Taoism all day long, does not go to court, and ignores government affairs. Your Majesty spends countless money on Taoism, and the money allocated to the Ministry of Industry is getting less and less every year. The status of craftsmen is also low. The monthly salary is not enough to support the family. Therefore, in the past 200 years, many craftsmen have fled. The number of skilled craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry is decreasing.

Before His Majesty succeeded to the throne, it was fine. There were not many wars in Ming Dynasty, and the military weapons needed were not many. Although the number of craftsmen was much smaller, the military weapons could be produced slowly.However, since His Majesty took the throne, there are Alatan Khan in the north and Japanese pirates in the southeast, and the required weapons have suddenly increased.Fortunately, the Ministry of Industry has some stocks, so there has been no problem.

However, this time when the northern war broke out suddenly, His Majesty immediately asked the Ministry of Industry to produce [-] strong bows and [-] ballistas, which could not be produced in a short period of time. "

"There are no weapons in the warehouse of the Ministry of Industry?" Luo Xin's heart skipped a beat.His face also became serious.

"Yes!" Kang Dahe nodded.

Luo Xin's heart was relaxed, but then Kang Dahe's words almost made Luo Xin's jaw drop in shock.

"There are twelve thousand strong bows and one hundred ballistas in stock." Seeing Luo Xin's surprised look, Kang Dahe hurriedly said:

"However, these days, our Ministry of Industry has produced 150 strong bows and [-] ballistas. But...but..."

Speaking of this, Kang Dahe sighed again: "However, it is impossible to complete the task of [-] strong bows and [-] crossbow carts that His Majesty entrusted, without a month. However, His Majesty issued a rigid order. In the next ten days, [-] strong bows and [-] ballistas must be completed."

When the words fell, Kang Dahe stared at Luo Xin closely. Luo Xin really wanted to tell Kang Dahe that he came to the Military Weapons Supervision to make thunderbolts. As for the strong bow and ballista, it has nothing to do with you. No.However, seeing Kang Dahe's extremely worried appearance, he couldn't bear it.And he also knew that once he helped Kang Dahe, Kang Dahe owed him a favor, and Luo Xin desperately needed an ally in the court.This is an opportunity for Luo Xin, you must know that Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry is also a member of the second rank.Once you make friends with him, it will be of great help to Luo Xin in the court.

but……

How can I help?

Luo Xin frowned, lowered his head slightly and began to think.Kang Dahe on the opposite side saw Luo Xin's silence, his heart sank. He thought that Luo Xin didn't want to help him, so he became flustered for a while, hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said:
"No, Your Majesty thinks highly of you and trusts you. The old man wants to invite Buqi to talk to His Majesty about the difficulties of the Ministry of Industry. Can you give His Majesty a few more days?"

Luo Xin raised his head blankly, and then there was a dumbfounding expression on his face.Is this something he can say like Emperor Jiajing?

Moreover……

If the weapons here are delayed for one more day, it is unknown how many more people will die on the northern front.Can Luo Xin's current small shoulders bear this responsibility?If Luo Xin really dared to speak to Emperor Jiajing and asked Emperor Jiajing to give him a few days, I am afraid that Emperor Jiajing would immediately put Luo Xin in the cold palace angrily and would not hire him again.

Luo Xin shook his head slightly, and Kang Dahe's face showed disappointment and frustration.But he didn't show the color of blaming Luo Xin, but his face was helpless.Dejectedly said:

"No, it's hard for you. Let's pretend that I didn't say anything about it."

Luo Xin shook his head lightly again and said, "My lord, the northern frontline is tight. The sooner the weapons can be sent to the frontline, the better. At this time, any thought of delaying the time should let His Majesty know, and what you will get is His Majesty's thunderous wrath."

Kang Dahe's face turned pale, and finally he sighed: "The old man's official position has come to an end."

Luo Xin said softly: "My lord, let's go and arrange the matter of Thunderbolt today, and then we will come down and think of a way."

Kang Dahe's eyes lit up: "No, do you have a solution?"

Luo Xin nodded and said: "I have some ideas, but I still have to go to the Military Weapons Department to have a look."

Although Kang Dahe was anxious, he closed his mouth when he saw that Luo Xin didn't want to say anything anymore.Luo Xin frowned slightly thinking, seeing Luo Xin's appearance, Kang Dahe knew that Luo Xin was thinking of a way.He still has some expectations for Luo Xin. After all, Luo Xin invented powerful firearms, which are all military weapons. Since Luo Xin can invent such a sharp weapon, maybe Luo Xin will come up with some solutions.

What is Luo Xin thinking about?
He thought of the assembly line, and he felt that there should be no assembly line in this era. It must be a craftsman who makes a bow from the beginning to the end. If a bow is split into several parts, the speed must be greatly improved.It's just that I haven't seen the Armament Division yet, so Luo Xin didn't say his own way.

Finally arrived at the Armament Department, entered the heavy gate, inside was a huge courtyard, at this time there was a lot of people inside, busy craftsmen everywhere.

From now on, Luo Xin will be in charge of everything here.

At this time, standing in front of Luo Xin and Kang Dahe was a group of officials from the Armament Department, the leader was tall and thin, with a flattering smile on his face.

"I pay my respects to Mr. Kang!"

Kang Da and his brows locked anxiously and said: "Master Jiang, I came here today to introduce to you the newly appointed military supervisor, the new champion of the imperial court, Mr. Luo Xinluo. From now on, Mr. Luo will be your superior. Come to see me?"

The standard ingratiating smile appeared on the face of Mr. Jiang immediately, and he bowed to Luo Xin and said:
"Your official has heard of Lord Luo's name for a long time, and I am lucky to be able to work under Lord Luo."

Luo Xin nodded, neither disgusted nor pleased with his flattery, and said calmly:

"This official is here for the first time, and I will need Mr. Jiang's help in the future."

"It should be, it should be." Lord Jiang nodded quickly, his face full of flattery.

Kang Dahe looked sternly at the side and said: "Master Jiang, you know that this is an extraordinary time, you must not disobey Lord Luo's order at all, otherwise you are asking, do you understand?"

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