The Soldier of the Ming Dynasty

Joseph was obviously prepared. He said with a smile: "commander in chief, the biggest inconvenience of artillery is that it is difficult to carry. However, in the sense of humble position, we are not going to carry heavy guns on this expedition, but mainly 3-pound guns."

Joseph said a few words, and slowly calmed his mind. He said with a smile: "general, I don't feel any favor for those old people who are humble. However, before his humble career and when he was in Europe, he had contact with several Russians. They are very brave and aggressive

"Especially in Russia, with its vast territory and harsh climate, they all like to live in strongholds. In my humble position, we are going to face a lot of tough battles. Although the guns are difficult to carry and the shells can be built under such bad conditions, we can be prepared with these light guns. At least, in the face of cavalry impact, can have a stronger deterrent

"Marshal, in fact, my humble position and colleagues have been studying and improving these days, trying to find a simpler or cheaper gun. It's like a catapult, but it also has the shrapnel effect of hand grenade. After these days of hard research, the commander-in-chief, the humble people, finally found a good way. "

Joseph sold a pass, busy looking at Li Yuanqing, waiting for Li Yuanqing's praise.

Li Yuanqing smile: "Joseph, my brother, you can have this end, really very good. I am very pleased. Tell me what you think. If you do well, I will not grudge your reward

"Yes! How wise and handsome you are

Joseph was waiting for Li Yuanqing's words and said with a smile: "marshal, the weather in the north is extremely cold and cold. Even if we set out in June, I'm afraid that by the time we get to Beidi, it's already winter. Marshal, according to your humble position, your strategic intention is to push forward rather than stick to the city for a while. Therefore, in my humble position, we need new weapons which are simple, practical and convenient like hand grenades. "

"That's a modified small explosive bag."

"Marshal, please forgive me for naming this baby without permission. This is a modified explosive bag. It also absorbs the characteristics of hand grenade. Especially in the way of launching. After careful study and experiment, my humble colleagues and colleagues have found a new method of scale measurement... "

Joseph has been in Liaoning for several years now. He has already fully adapted to the life of Changsheng island. His dialect is even more pure than Li Yuanqing

This guy explained in detail the ideas of their artillery team.

In fact, it is the most original earth method, which uses the principle of the stone throwing machine to replace the manual throwing shooter, grenade, to throw this small explosive bag full of sand, stone and iron chips.

The biggest problem with the original stone throwing machines of the Ming army was that the scale was not precise enough.

To be clear, it is not accurate enough.

In particular, this kind of explosive small explosive package, in case of failure, the consequences are quite serious.

After several discussions, experiments and improvements, Joseph and his colleagues adopted a more secure way.

They used the set of artillery measurement and proofreading in the design and structure of the catapult.

In particular, the lead structure and shape of the small explosive package are improved.

The original cotton quilt size of the explosive package, should be a shell like pure round, about the size of a football.

On the outside, it is wrapped with two layers of pig's "urine bubble", that is, the bladder. Inside, gunpowder, sand, and iron chips are dropped inside to ensure the weight.

The trajectory of the catapult can be designed in a more regular way, and the range of the small explosive package can be stably controlled at 300-350 steps.

In this way, the Ming army only needed to carry the disassembled catapult, and the most important thing was a good cowhide band.

When it needs to be used, it can be inserted directly.

In addition, there are many trees in the north. Even if it is only with cowhide tendon, the structure of the stone throwing machine has complete drawing planning, which can be built on site.

In ordinary times, in rapid assault warfare, these "earth handles" have little effect, but once a large frontal battlefield is reached, these old stone throwing machines can serve as the vanguard and the first firepower barrier.

Li Yuanqing was also very interested in hearing the speech.

Li Yuanqing was not very proficient in the design of Huahua bomb, especially at this time, even though Li Yuanqing and the craftsmen of the ordnance workshop had made great efforts, they still could not achieve the desired standard in steel smelting.

It's embarrassing.

It's like a punch in the air, you can't make it with strength.

In particular, when there is not a large enough livestock army, or when it is not transported by sea or fleet, the artillery can not exert its maximum power.

Because it is too inconvenient to carry, which seriously affects the speed of the March.

With these local methods, even in the face of a strong city and the enemy's artillery suppression, but as long as the Ming army can stabilize the situation, the enemy can not rush over. Even if they have guns, they can only become decoration.In addition, the cost of these small explosive bags and stone throwing machines is very low, but they are very convenient and easy to use in practice.

The most important thing is that Li Yuanqing's northern strategy is totally an aggressive and barbaric war of plunder. In many ways, how easy it is to use and how to handle it will come about.

"Joseph, you did a good job. Come back and get a reward of five hundred taels. However, I will have to see the experiment with my own eyes and see the test results before I know what it is about! "

Joseph was overjoyed at the moment, "noble commander-in-chief, as long as you have time, I will serve you at any time!"

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In the next seven or eight days, in addition to holding necessary military meetings, Li Yuanqing was always in the military equipment workshop, studying the improvement of various weapons with Xu Liang, master Yang and Joseph.

Although Joseph's mouth is not reliable, the achievement of this small explosive package is the result of careful improvement by the artillery team.

In the past seven or eight days, Li Yuanqing and them have experimented more than 100 times, and the effect is very good.

However, gunpowder, iron, sand and gravel debris are easy to find, but pig urine ~ bubble, Li Yuanqing must carefully collect.

Fortunately, there was still plenty of time at this time. If the Ming army wanted to make a trip, they had to wait until May or even June.

In addition, the people of Daming, eating pork is a tradition. It doesn't cost much money to collect these useless pig urine bubbles.

On the other hand, the enrollment of the second batch of new cadets in the southern Liaoning military academy has been formally put on the agenda.

This time, Li Yuanqing continued to increase the scale of recruitment. The number of Changsheng camp has reached 800, and that of Chen Zhongguang in Ludao has also reached 500, including Zhang pan, Chen ~ liangce, and Manchu and Guangxi in western Liaoning Province. There are more than 50 people to be allocated.

The military academy is scheduled to officially open on March 28. At that time, all military students will accompany Li Yuanqing on their journey to the north.

As the old saying goes, "read thousands of books, travel thousands of miles!"

In a flash, the time has come to the end of March.

After these busy days, Li Yuanqing basically straightened out the affairs on the island, including the whole southern Liaoning Province and the change of defense of various troops, which were also carried out in an orderly manner.

It's like a sprint before the exam.

The next step is to prepare for the war more effectively and quickly.

At the same time, from the capital, there was also a detailed news that emperor Chongzhen finally started to deal with the remaining evils of the eunuch party.

Inside the study.

Looking at the detailed process of the capital storm written by the intelligence department, warehouse No.3 and Yang miaocai, Li Yuanqing's eyebrows were not help but wrinkled.

Emperor Chongzhen is more decisive and ruthless than Li Yuanqing imagined.

It's almost merciless.

Among the four grade officials, more than a dozen households have been robbed of their homes. The family of Cui Chengxiu, the former head of the imperial family, has not been spared.

However, Huang Liji, an old dog, has temporarily saved his family and property because of his status as the first assistant of the cabinet.

For this, although Li Yuanqing is some hate and, but there are not too many good ways, at least in the face.

After all, this is the rule of the game. Huang Liji has experienced four dynasties and has a deep foundation. Emperor Chongzhen is also very afraid of him. Even if he wants to, he can't be too anxious.

Among the three kinds of intelligence, Yang miaocai's is the most It is the most detailed.

The main reason is that Yang miaocai, after all, was a talented man in the three Jin Dynasties and had been an official for many years. His political vision and his overall view of the overall situation were incomparable to those of Chen Chuang and kuobao Gongzi.

Yang miaocai also expressed his loyalty to Li Yuanqing in the letter. He would try his best to rescue those people named by Li Yuanqing. However, he could not guarantee the success rate.

At this time, although Yang miaocai was in the capital, Li Yuanqing had already found out his temper and disposition through so many days.

Yang miaocai said that, at least, we must have more than 70% assurance.

After careful consideration, Li Yuanqing wrote a letter back to Yang miaocai, affirming his contribution. At the same time, he encouraged him to continue his efforts and draw a big cake for him.

He wrote back to warehouse No. 3 and Sanfu Inn respectively. Li Yuanqing stretched out a little tired and was preparing to go back to Zhang yunniang's yard for a rest.

At this time, a close friend of Li Yuanqing knocked on the door carefully.

At this time, Li Yuanqing side, no woman to wait on, Li Yuanqing direct way: "come in."

For a moment, a man of medium stature and appearance, who had been lost in the crowd and could not be found, quickly came to Li Yuanqing and said in a low voice, "yes, that woman is coming."

Li Yuanqing pupil suddenly enlarged for a moment, but a smile: "ah Hui, hard you."

Ah Hui knelt down respectfully and said in a low voice, "Sir, it's ah Hui's blessing to serve you."

Li Yuanqing laughed and patted ah Hui on the shoulder. "Tonight, go and have a good drink, eat some meat and have a good rest. The day after tomorrow. See me the day after tomorrow. ""Yes."

Ah Hui was overjoyed and said in a low voice, "my Lord, I'm in the carriage outside the gate now."