While debugging the artillery, Alfred replied: "The rear-loading gun has been changed from the muzzle loading to the tail of the gun, which greatly increases the rate of fire; the breech gun also has a complete locking gun door and plug-in

, solved the problem of gunpowder gas leakage caused by the shell diameter of the front-loading gun due to the shell diameter being smaller than the fire pack caliber; spiral rifles were carved in the barrel, and pointed cylinder fixed-load shells were fired, so that the shells were stably discharged after being fired.

The ballistics improves the hit accuracy and increases the range; it can load shells in the turret including land combat bunkers and warship service warehouses, which is both convenient and safe."

Zhang Suimu looked at the murderous cannon and asked, "How powerful is he?"

Alfred finally confirmed it, pointed to the big stone in front of him and said, "I have placed a few rectangular stones a thousand meters ahead. Let's see its power now."

Alfred pulls the lead.

"boom"

Zhang Suimu watched with his own eyes as a gust of gunpowder and stone chips flew everywhere in front of him, and couldn't help but shout: "Good cannon! Good cannon! This cannon can lower the number of soldiers by 100,000!"

Midile was the only one in the audience who showed a disappointment, and his idea of ​​suppressing Alfred was dashed.

Li Yunzhong nodded with satisfaction, walked to the cannon, and asked, "How many pounds of cannon is this? Are there any other models? You should know that bulky cannons are not suitable for long-distance expeditions."

Alphred looked at Li Yunzhong with admiration and praised: "I didn't expect that His Majesty also knew artillery. This is a 12-pound field cannon, and there are several 6-pound mountain cannons and small field cannons in the workshop."

Li Yunzhong quickly converted and found that the caliber of this 12-pound cannon was about 76mm, and the mountain cannon and small field cannon were both **mm, and the caliber was still too small.

Midile said proudly: "Our British Empire has 110 pounds of heavy artillery, and these are nothing."

Alfred looked at Li Yunzhong nervously and explained: "These are just my test items. I have two more designs. The first design is the pound field gun, and the second type is the 40-pound siege gun. As for 110

I have the ability to make heavy artillery with a pound, but I can get a heavy artillery that is not as good as the one used in the UK."

The caliber of the pound gun is 95mm, the caliber of the 40-pound gun is 121mm, and the caliber of the 110-pound gun is 180mm.

Li Yunzhong improvised and shouted: "I invested an additional 00,000 taels of silver in the artillery factory. The artillery factory launched full power to produce artillery, of course, including heavy artillery used by the navy."

Alfred excitedly said, "As you wish, I will try my best to recruit workers and train them related technologies. In three months, you will see the results."

Midile took Li Yunzhong to the center of the arsenal and excitedly signaled to the surroundings: "Your Majesty, the arsenal has been on track under my management. It can produce four hundred rifles and about five cannons every day, which is enough to equip one

The battalion can equip a division in one month and an army in one year. This is also an extraordinary achievement in Europe. I am happy to give this arsenal a resounding name."

Li Yunzhong said 'happy' and said, "The arsenal really needs a name, let's hear it!"

Midile couldn't wait to reply: "Midle Arsenal! This name is majestic and loud, and the guns and cannons produced can be sold to Europe and America."

"This name is not good, so change it."

"That's OK with Smith Arsenal."

"I remember your last name is Smith, please change it."

...

"Far East Arsenal!"

"This name is not loud enough, change it."

Midile was dejected and complained secretly. He had never thought that it would be a painful thing to name the arsenal.

"What kind of name does Your Majesty think are loud enough."

Li Yunzhong was stunned for a moment, thought for a while and said, "Since the arsenal is erected on the banks of the Yangtze River, just call it the Yangtze River Arsenal."

Midile disagreed. No one would agree with such a old-fashioned name.

Zhang Suimu praised: "The emperor is wise, and the Yangtze River Arsenal is majestic when it hears."

Lin Daji echoed: "The Yangtze River Arsenal will surely become the Taishan Beidou in the gun industry."

Midile quickly interrupted everyone's flattery and continued: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will immediately send someone to create a luxurious plaque hanging at the door of the arsenal."

Li Yunzhong walked out of the arsenal and was in a thrilling mood. In terms of guns and cannons, the Han Dynasty was finally no longer controlled by foreigners. With his own arsenal, the weapons produced could be used to export and promote the Han style. By that time, the Han Dynasty would be a member of the club of the great powers.

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Midile led the main leaders of the arsenal to bid farewell to Li Yunzhong. Before leaving, he took out a book to report: "Your Majesty, the arsenal's inventory has been sent to the Ministry of War as you ordered, and there are a total of:

00 muskets of various types,

30 artillery pieces,

5,000 grenades,

1000 barrels of black gunpowder,

300 boxes of paper-shell bullets,

100 boxes of copper shell bullets,

5000 bayonets,

100 boxes of various shells.”

On May 1st, it was both a grand ceremony every half month and a small ceremony every four days. The two days overlapped, and there were particularly many ministers attending the court.

The ministers who arrived first gathered around several circles and talked about interesting things that happened recently, rather than making a burst of laughter.

"Hello, Lord Chang, the officials are polite." Wang Debang, the governor of Nanjing, saw Chang Dachun entering the hall and hurriedly greeted him and greeted him.

Chang Dachun bowed and asked, "Have you arrived? I have something to discuss with him."

Wang Debang pointed to the inner hall and whispered: "Mr. Lu was sent by the emperor as soon as he arrived. I don't know what happened."

The commander of the Imperial Guard, Lu Shunde, leaned over and said with a smile: "I heard some wind."

Chang Dachun shook his hand, looked around, and replied, "Sit down quietly and think about your own mistakes. Don't talk about others' mistakes. This is Lord Lu's **, so let's not explore it."

Wang Debang smiled dryly, noticed that Chang Dachun's upper body was slightly tilted, obviously waiting for Lu Shunde to answer, and couldn't help looking at Lu Shunde and signaling him to continue.

Lu Shunde's eyes flashed with contempt. A real man dared to act, but these literati liked to do things like being a arch and archway.

"I am responsible for the guards of the imperial city. Before Lord Lu went to court recently, he was often called to the back hall. I will pay attention to it. Why do you guess the emperor calls Lord Lu alone?"

Wang Debang whispered: "The emperor has a major military event and discusses with Lord Lu."

Lu Shunde saw Chang Dachun turning a blind eye, and did not ask questions, and stabbed Chang Dachun: "If it was a military matter, why did the emperor look for Lord Lu alone? Lord Chang is also a court assistant, so he should be called Chang Dachun.

right."

Seeing Chang Dachun's expression slightly changed, Wang Debang patted Lu Deshun's shoulder and urged: "Brother Lu, don't sell lawsuits. We both are responsible for the public security in Nanjing. We bow our heads and look up, so we can't see each other." (Unfinished)
Chapter completed!