Looking at the building in front of him, Sun Chengzong nodded. He had naturally heard of this place. He also wanted to know the secrets inside. He had inquired in many ways, but he found nothing. He only vaguely knew that there were always explosions here, and it seemed that there were explosions.

Some people even suspected that the Apocalypse Emperor had any special hobbies.

In the history of the Ming Dynasty, there were too many emperors with special habits. It would not be surprising to have another Emperor Tianqi. All the ministers were mentally prepared for this matter, so although they were curious, they did not insist on it.

clear.

At this time, looking at the smiling Emperor Tianqi, Sun Chengzong knew that this could not be any special place. Firearms must be made here and it was ordered by Emperor Tianqi.

Following Emperor Tianqi into the Imperial Mansion, Sun Chengzong's eyes were opened. Countless people in white were walking back and forth. The people here seemed very busy. After saluting Emperor Tianqi, they all left in a hurry.

Many people were walking forward with their heads lowered, not even paying attention to Emperor Tianqi. The guards wanted to greet people and salute, but were interrupted by Emperor Tianqi's wave.

Not long after, Xu Guangqi ran over, followed by a young man. Emperor Tianqi knew that this was Bi Maokang. In history, it was this man who invented the Ming Dynasty's flintlock gun, although it was slightly later than in Europe.

But it was created by the Chinese themselves.

However, due to the demise of the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty's suppression of firearms, this advanced weapon lost the opportunity to be equipped. If such guns were equipped on a large scale at that time, what would have happened in later generations would not necessarily have happened. At this time, Bi Maokang

He is still very young, only in his twenties. Although he is not old, he looks very calm. Emperor Tianqi believed that with Xu Guangqi's teachings 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. Looking at the old man who seemed to be older, Emperor Tianqi's brows suddenly frowned. He turned back to Chen Hong behind him and said: "Send some royal chefs here tomorrow.

They will be responsible for the food from now on, and you must ensure that they eat well. You will be responsible for this matter. In addition, we will send several imperial doctors to station here and treat these people at all times. Remember, you must choose someone you can trust."

"Yes, I have written it down." As for what Emperor Tianqi told him, Chen Hong naturally followed it without any discounts.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xu Guangqi could naturally feel Emperor Tianqi's love and care. He was moved and at the same time determined 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 artillery have been greatly improved compared to the Ming Dynasty's firecrackers, both in terms of rate of fire and range. Some flintlock guns have also been built, although

It's not perfect yet, but it's much better than a matchlock gun.

Gently handing a flintlock gun to Sun Chengzong, Emperor Tianqi smiled and said: "My dear, look at these newly made firearms."

Sun Chengzong was naturally no stranger to firearms. After receiving the musket, he discovered something unusual. This gun did not have a match rope.

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 snapped.

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

When a flintlock gun is fired, the trigger is pulled, and under the action of the spring, the flint is hit hard on the edge of the fire door, causing sparks to ignite the gunpowder and fire. This greatly simplifies the shooting process and improves the firing rate and shooting accuracy.

, easy to use, low cost, and convenient for mass production.

Looking at the excited Sun Chengzong, Emperor Tianqi nodded slightly, turned to Xu Guangqi behind him and said: "My dear, I am very satisfied with this flintlock gun, but I know that this is only a flintlock gun used by infantry, and there is also a

The first is a flintlock musket used by cavalry. Although they are all flintlock muskets, the sizes and models are very different. Your next step is to produce this type of flintlock musket used by cavalry."

Xu Guangqi nodded slowly and said to Emperor Tianqi: "Yes, I must catch this matter as soon as possible. The production of flintlock guns is not bad these days. I wonder what your 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 comes with a good saddle. If such a good thing falls into the hands of ordinary people, let alone using it properly, it may be sold to the enemy as soon as it changes hands.

Emperor Tianqi looked at Xu Guangqi clearly, and said with a chuckle: "I have my own idea. I want people to build a warehouse here specifically to store firearms. You have to make 50,000 flintlock muskets for me, two for infantry.

Thousands of flintlock muskets used by cavalry. My requirements are not high, I will give you one year, as long as they are made before the end of the year."

After 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 can't be done. The current output of the firearms factory is only one thousand flintlock guns a month. This goal is difficult to achieve."

"My dear, you can rest assured. I will send someone to you later. Your current people are only responsible for researching and improving flintlock guns. I will find people to do the rest. There are also artillery, dear, this kind of long-range

Don’t make too many cannons in the future, just make a hundred. Your future research direction is small cannons, the kind suitable for two people to carry, similar to the cannons of the Frankies. This is what you make

And the direction of improvement. Of course, the improvement of cannons cannot stop. What I need is artillery that is smaller in size but more powerful." After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi continued: "That's what I said, you guys do your best.

Study it, and in a few days, I will have the people who make the artillery come over."

Naturally, Xu Guangqi had no objection, but Sun Chengzong couldn't put it down and stroked the huge cannon, stroking the cold barrel, but Sun Chengzong's heart felt hot.

Although he didn't know the minister in charge of cannon building, Sun Chengzong couldn't bear it anymore. He couldn't help but smile and said to Xu Guangqi, who was standing not far away: "Master Xu, can you introduce these newly built cannons to me?"

After glancing at Emperor Tianqi and seeing Emperor Tianqi nodding, Xu Guangqi walked slowly to Sun Chengzong's side and said with a smile: "My lord, Xu Guangqi, don't you know?"

"Sun Chengzong, thanks to His Majesty for not giving up, the cabinet is now in office." Although he did not know the official position of Mr. Xu, from Emperor Tianqi's demeanor, Sun Chengzong knew that this man must be a person whom Emperor Tianqi valued very much.

The third chapter is today, and the last two chapters are in the evening. Thank you everyone. Finally, I shamelessly asked for votes! I remember that I announced a QQ group that day, but why no one joined it? After a while, I put the group number in the announcement.
Chapter completed!