After washing up, he had another breakfast that Xiao Jing felt was the longest time ever, and then watched his cousin Xiao Ning being almost carried out by two nuns. It was her study time now, and

But she wanted to follow Xiao Jing. No matter how Xiao Ning struggled and screamed, Jiang Yingxue remained unmoved, while Xiao Cheng just ate breakfast slowly, obviously he was used to Xiao Ning's behavior.

The second uncle’s family really dotes on cousin Xiao Ning!

This thought suddenly flashed through Xiao Jing's mind.

I also have two younger sisters at home, but under the guidance of their mother, they all follow the rules. It is simply impossible for Xiao Ning to yell, kick and hit without regard to propriety.

Cousin Xiao Ning is so happy!

"Okay, I finally got rid of this clinging guy, Jing'an, let's go see the gift I prepared for you!"

Xiao Cheng clapped his hands and stood up.

"Jing'an, several craftsmen have been busy working on this gift for several years. It can be said that there is only one like this in the world so far." Jiang Yingxue said with a smile.

Xiao Jing couldn't help but was a little stunned. This second mother of hers was not someone who just spoke freely. She said that there was only one thing in the world, but I'm afraid there was only one thing in the world. Then this gift would really be very precious.

"Jing'an, how much do you know about gunpowder weapons?" Xiao Cheng asked as he walked toward the inner study. "What do you think the future of gunpowder weapons is?"

The first time gunpowder weapons were used on the battlefield was by the Guangrui Army.

Since then, gunpowder weapons have really begun to be taken seriously by everyone.

In the past, this kind of thing called a drug-haired puppet was not valued by soldiers.

The Song army used to be equipped with a lot of gunpowder weapons such as thunderbolts and swarms of bees, but they were just for fun.

No one thought that this thing could change the situation on the battlefield.

But now, everyone's understanding has naturally changed.

Whether it was the Liao Kingdom, the Song Army, or the Western Army, they were all working hard to develop gunpowder weapons.

The Song Dynasty took the lead in developing artillery.

First there were oak cannons, and now bronze cannons have appeared.

This time, the Chongming Bird, which Xiao Jing was sitting on, was equipped with more than a dozen bronze cannons, which could fire at enemy ships from several miles away during water battles. The solid bullets and exploding bullets they used could inflict damage to the enemy.

Heavy damage.

The Liao Kingdom developed gunpowder pottery bombs for throwing, and they showed great success in the battle of Suixian with the Song Army. It can be said that if it were not for the power of the gunpowder pottery bombs, Lu Bengan would have escaped in the Suixian battle.

Not going back.

Then, the Song Dynasty developed something called a hand cannon.

Naturally, the Western Army has been studying these things.

However, although the Guangrui Army was the first to use gunpowder weapons, in subsequent research, it fell far behind the Liao Kingdom, let alone the Song Dynasty.

But developing such a thing not only requires a large number of experienced technicians, but also requires a huge investment of money.

Like gunpowder, the difference between the gunpowder used by the Western Army now and the first generation gunpowder is not that big.

But both the Liao and Song dynasties have made great progress in formulas and manufacturing techniques.

The power is increasing, but some of its by-products are decreasing.

The latest gunpowder used in bronze cannons in the Song Dynasty produced very little smoke.

Of course, today's gunpowder weapons also have many hidden flaws. For example, things like bronze cannons have very slow firing speeds. Even the most skilled soldiers can only fire three to five guns in one stick of incense.

As for the cavalry, they can kill them in front of them within a few miles and a few breaths.

At that time, your heavy bronze cannons will become a burden and you will not be able to even run away.

A bronze cannon can easily weigh over a thousand kilograms. In Xiao Jing's opinion, it is not suitable for use in field battles.

Not to mention the cavalry, even the infantry can run faster than him.

It's also useful on the boat.

Of course, it is also excellent for defending a city.

But if there are no necessary reinforcements from outside, there will be no city that must be defended within.

When everyone outside is wiped out, how long can an isolated city hold on?

After expressing his views, Xiao Jing finally concluded: "Weapons are external objects, and people are the most important thing after all. At least in my nephew's opinion, gunpowder weapons can now be used as a supplement to the battlefield and can be used in certain situations.

The occasion plays a huge role, but on a wider battlefield, my nephew does not think that war horses and bows and crossbows are more practical and effective."

"Well, your view is also the unanimous view of many generals in our Song Dynasty. Although gunpowder weapons have made great progress up to now, it is difficult to say that it will change the appearance and direction of war. But I want to say that in the future

"Gunpowder will definitely change the form of war. Jing'an, do you believe it?" Xiao Cheng said with a smile.

"Of course I believe what the second uncle said!" Xiao Jing said: "My nephew dare not forget that the truly lethal gunpowder weapons were created under your leadership, the second uncle."

"Don't dare to take credit! To be honest, it was your second mother who led people to create this thing." Xiao Cheng said with a smile: "I just made some suggestions at the beginning. It was your second mother who provided the money and people, and it lasted a long time.

It took several years to develop the first generation of explosives."

"Erlang, you don't have to be modest. Without your suggestions and direction, no matter how much money I invest, I will still be a puppet instead of a weapon!" Jiang Yingxue said with a smile.

Xiao Jing looked at Jiang Yingxue in surprise.

"People outside don't know that your mother-in-law is the owner of the purest gunpowder manufacturer in the world!" Xiao Cheng said with a smile: "In the mountains of Guizhou, there is a special gunpowder weapons research institute.

Whether they are technicians or ordinary workers, they are undoubtedly the most experienced people in the world in developing gunpowder and gunpowder weapons. And the owner of this weapons research institute is your second mother! The gift I want to give you is

It’s a product of this institute.”

Xiao Cheng has been running Guizhou for more than ten years. Guizhou Road can be said to be Xiao Cheng's backyard. Xiao Jing is not surprised that some secrets of the Xiao family are hidden there, but this incident is undoubtedly too shocking.

"The development of gunpowder and gunpowder weapons is too expensive and extremely dangerous." Jiang Yingxue said: "So far, the average annual investment is more than 500,000 yuan. You and I have worked hard for a year.

Most of the money earned was spent in this research institute. Fortunately, the bronze cannon was put into use last year, and the hand cannon was also manufactured this year, so we can finally recover our health. However, the cost is still high."

Xiao Jing had seen the bronze cannon and also knew about the existence of the hand cannon from Xu Shen's Jing'an Division. Zhang Cheng chopped off Li Chun's head on the Shaanxi Road, and then three thousand tribesmen destroyed it easily in full view of the Qin Feng Road tribe army.

Li Gang's five thousand direct descendants frightened other Qinfeng Road tribal troops to join Zhang Cheng's team without any doubts, thus establishing the current pattern of Qinfeng Road and Shaanxi Road in one fell swoop.

"Er Niang, can our Western Army purchase a batch of hand cannons?" Xiao Jing asked eagerly: "We can offer the best price. You also know that it is very difficult for us to confront the Liao Army in the Western Regions. If

If you can equip hand cannons in large quantities, you will definitely have the upper hand!"

Jiang Yingxue chuckled: "Although this research institute is mine, the sale of such things is not something I can easily decide. It must be approved by the court. If you want dozens or hundreds of pieces, I will

You can make the decision, but if you want more, it won’t work. Without the approval of the imperial court, you will never dare to sell this thing casually."

Xiao Jing sighed in disappointment, thinking about it, it was the same.

Dozens or hundreds of coins, what help does it have in the overall situation?

"Hand cannons have performed very well in actual combat. The workshops under the institute are working hard to produce them. However, the production capacity is limited and it is difficult to equip them on a large scale at the moment." Xiao Cheng shook his head and said: "If you want to increase production capacity,

It's impossible without one or two years. But if the Western Army is in urgent need by then, it's not impossible to do something special and allocate a batch of troops urgently."

"Then thank your second uncle first!" Xiao Jing said.

Xiao Cheng chuckled. Of course, there are prerequisites for emergency deployment. If the Western Army does not go to war with the Liao people, it will naturally be impossible for them to get through with such weapons and equipment.

Unlike other places, there were several guards standing clearly outside Xiao Cheng's study, and further out, there were fully armed guards patrolling.

Obviously, this is the key protection target of the entire Xiao Mansion.

Xiao Jing is a little impatient now.

Now he could only guess that this gift should be a gunpowder weapon, but what kind of thing could make his second uncle and second mother take it so seriously?

Xiao Cheng took down a box from the bookshelf, placed it in front of Xiao Jing, opened the lid of the box, and took out something from inside.

It was about two feet long, with an iron pipe in the front, a handle connected to the back, and at the end, a runner-like thing started to rotate when Xiao Cheng pulled it with his hand. And on one side of the box

, then there is a row of cone-like things.

"What is this?" Xiao Jing has never seen this thing before.

Xiao Cheng smiled and said: "I call him a revolver! A long time ago, I drew this thing on paper and gave it to your second mother. Your second mother arranged for the most experienced technician in the institute

You have spent a lot of money over the years since you started working on this thing, right?"

"There are tens of thousands of them, and several people were killed or injured!" Jiang Yingxue looked a little sad: "They are all the most experienced craftsmen!"

After several years, tens of thousands of dollars, and a few lives, Xiao Jing suddenly felt that the swarthy guy in front of him was an unbearable burden.

"Is this also a gunpowder weapon?"

"Yes, it took just a few years to make such a pistol." He hooked the revolver with his fingers and spun it like a windmill in his hand. Xiao Jing was so frightened that he was afraid of falling to the ground and falling out.

"If we want to make another one, it will take at least a year!"

"Is he very lethal?" Xiao Jing asked.

Xiao Cheng smiled and said: "A three-year-old child holding this revolver can easily kill you within ten steps."

Xiao Jing couldn't help but narrowed his eyes.

Watching Xiao Cheng take out a few small cone-shaped objects from the box and stuff them into the runner. These things, which Xiao Cheng called bullets, actually fit perfectly with the holes in the runner.

"Just one test is enough. We only got twenty bullets in total. Use one and lose one!" Jiang Yingxue said on the side.
To be continued...