After announcing his decision, Chen Kai turned around and walked towards the official room, leaving everyone stunned.

According to the Ming Dynasty's system, vacations, or rest, were held every ten days. If you include the Zhengyuan Festival, the Lantern Festival, and the Winter Solstice, it would only last for fifty days a year. And this

This system is still aimed at officials. Coupled with the current situation of the country and the current situation of Zheng Chenggong's troops drifting alone in the wind, these craftsmen have not had even a day's rest since the establishment of the weapons workshop, relying entirely on whips and accumulated prestige.

Maintain basic work efficiency.

Now Chen Kai has kicked You Er out of the weapons workshop and chosen to take a vacation as soon as possible. Judging from the practice of new officials overturning the policies of their predecessors after taking office, it is not surprising, but now it has spread across the country and Zheng Zheng

In the Ministry of Military Affairs, as small as Chen Kai's personal problems, this seems to be too much, to the point where he does not hesitate to hurt himself. It is really too much.

Chen Kai's guarantee to Zheng Chenggong is now known to only Ke Chenmei in the workshop, and it was a show of goodwill during lunch. At this moment, Chen Kai suddenly made such a move, others were still a little skeptical, but Ke Chenmei was directly a

Caught off guard.

"Join the army." He quickly followed. Ke Chenmei glanced around, called out to Chen Kai in a low voice, and asked a little anxiously: "Didn't you say that time is already not enough? Wouldn't it be even less enough now that we have a holiday?

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In this incident, the Ke brothers were obviously arranged by Zheng Chenggong to side with Chen Kai. However, after Chen Kai cut the knot quickly, he seemed a little unhurried, as if his previous efforts were just to get this position.

Rather than really fulfilling the promise to Zheng Chenggong.

Ke Chenmei couldn't help but start to wonder about Chen Kai's weirdness. However, when Chen Kai heard this question, he just shook his head, and then smiled and said: "Since it's not enough, why bother with this day's rest?"

Woolen cloth?"

After that, Chen Kai walked into the official room to mind his own business, leaving only Ke Chenmei with a confused look on her face, but she could only follow Chen Kai away.

The steward joined the army and the guard captain left one after another, but the craftsmen in the factory did not dare to leave at all. It was not until a moment later that the supervisors who reacted began to attack people, and Tang Quanyou asked Wang Fugui tremblingly: "Supervisor Wang, what about me?

Would you like to come over tomorrow to check in?"

"You guys don't understand, do you? The old man who joined the army was considerate of you and asked you to take a day off. What's the matter? Does this mean body feel uncomfortable if you don't work for a day or something?!"

At that moment, Wang Fugui clearly saw that Ke Chenmei's reaction when he heard the news was different from that of others. Originally, he was still thinking about the doorway here, but he was surprised by such a craftsman.

Being interrupted, he was so angry that he naturally did not hesitate to scold this guy who had no sense of value.

The craftsmen dispersed in a hurry, and Wang Fugui vaguely heard some cheers when he saw the craftsmen leaving the door. The lecture before work ended. Chen Kai had already informed the meeting before, and saw the craftsmen

After leaving, Wang Fugui quickly followed the footsteps of the other two supervisors and walked into the office room where everyone was almost gathered.

The official room has not been used for a long time, there are not so many chairs and stools, and the hierarchy is clearly defined. At this moment, Chen Kai is sitting on top, and Ke Chenmei is sitting on the side in front of the case, and the others, including the deputy responsible for leading the team on duty at night.

The captain had to stand on both sides.

Seeing that everyone had gathered together, Chen Kai said to everyone: "I was appointed by Mr. Guo Xing to take full charge of this weapons workshop in order to better ensure the supply of weapons. This officer is thinking about this.

, you guys should understand."

"I will obey the order to join the army."

"Very good." Everyone saluted, Chen Kai nodded, and then said to the mouse bearded child: "Mr. Cai, how much greedy Mr. and Mrs. You have have, have you figured it out?"

"If I go back to join the army, there's still a little bit to be desired. The calculation will be completed soon."

Mouse Beard responded quickly, with beads of sweat already appearing. Chen Kai smiled and then said to him: "Then Mr. Lao Cai will work harder today, wrap up this matter, and then go home to rest."

"A villain dare not say hard work, but he will do his best to serve in the army."

"No, Mr. Cai, he is doing things for the country and the court."

"Yes, yes, I will obey the instructions of joining the army."

He was sweating profusely, but Mouse Xuzi was really relieved. This matter was not only a win-win, but also a vote of trust. He was not a henchman like You Er. Now Chen Kai had Zheng Chenggong's endorsement.

, came with force and directly overwhelmed You Er. He had no choice but to fall over to avoid being used as a scapegoat by You Er when it happened to Chi Yu.

Everyone listened silently to the conversation between Chen Kai and Mouse Beard, not daring to say even a single word. Now that things were over, Chen Kai mentioned the kitchen matter to the three supervisors. Now these three

The supervisor's wife was already busy in the kitchen, preparing dinner and hot water for the guards on the night shift.

"When it comes to the kitchen, my principle is still the same: let the people in our workshop have enough food. Only when we are full can we have the strength to work, and only when we are full can we have the strength and spirit to be on duty."

"I will definitely give you instructions when I get back, and I will strictly supervise you on weekdays."

"Yes." Chen Kai nodded and began to arrange the following things...

Not long after, the meeting ended, the tasks were assigned, and everyone dispersed. Some went home, while others continued to be on duty. Only Chen Kai was left in the official room. The man sent by Zheng Chenggong to invite him to the reception banquet.

He has already gone back, and he really doesn't have time to eat this meal now, especially after this afternoon's observation.

Youdao is a gun that lasts a lifetime, but when it comes to fighting in a large army, the training time of sword and shield soldiers is much longer than that of spearmen, and the cost is also higher. As pointed out in "Arm Record": "Self-care"

Since the founding of the Public Law, Jiangnan swordsmen have ranked among the fifth in the military. However, as Ji Gong said, there is no one who can enter the spear. Although the spear and the forked long soldier have lost their subtleties, they are still usable."

In the army of the mid-to-late Ming Dynasty, the soldiers and servants rushed on their horses and guarded the generals. The veterans broke into formations with swords and shields, while the recruits on the other hand mostly used long spears to form formations. Most of Zheng Chenggong's troops were recruits recruited in recent months.

, the shortage of weapons is also for new soldiers. So this time, all the crafting tasks are long guns.

It is relatively simple to create a single weapon, and the weapons are all rough processing, so it does not take too long. Of course, if it is to create a fine product with exquisite workmanship, it is the kind of delicate work that will be a dream for several days.

However, there is no way to popularize it in the military, and it cannot withstand the consumption of the army.

However, according to Chen Kai's calculations and Zheng Chenggong's requirements, as of yesterday, the entire army still lacked 710 long guns. This is the task he needs to complete in the next month and a half, a task that will be needed based on the efficiency of the previous few months.

A task that takes two and a half months to complete.

"Three blacksmiths and five apprentices can only produce 9 spearheads in one day."

Chen Kai couldn't help but sigh when he thought of today's output. There was no air forging hammer, no grinding machine, no drilling machine, and no edge grinding machine. There was no machinery at all. Everything depended on the craftsmen using the original tools.

The tools were hammered and polished hand by hand, and the production efficiency was so low that it really made him feel breathless.

"Oh, no, at least there is a bellows. At least you can't use your mouth to blow the fire until it is hot enough."

That's it for blacksmiths. At first glance, the work of carpenters is much simpler than that of blacksmiths. Some additional pointed wooden guns were produced today, but materials such as bamboo require them to carry miscellaneous materials with them.

Those who are forced to cut trees in the mountains and forests do not have an easy job.

"It doesn't matter if you are a carpenter, but the lack of blacksmith capacity is a big problem. Today is April 28th, and tomorrow is the last day of this month. Aside from this day, May and June both have 29 days (lunar calendar), that is, there are still 29 days in May and June."

There are 44 days left, and at least 16 gun heads need to be manufactured every day to complete the task. There is a long way to go."

………………

"Reporting to the head of the family, Chen Canjun said that the national affairs are as urgent as a spark, and we must seize all the time, so I will not come to the banquet today."

"He also knows to seize every moment?"

After the report was finished, the servants left, but before Zheng Chenggong said anything, Chen Bao jumped out first and expressed his dissatisfaction with Chen Kai for giving the craftsmen a holiday during such a busy time.

Chen Kai's move was indeed against common sense, and Chen Bao was understandable. However, Zheng Chenggong did not take up the issue. Instead, he turned his head and asked Hong Xu: "Uncle Zhong Zhen has always been in charge of the general affairs of Nan'ao. What do you think about this matter?"

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As soon as Zheng Chenggong finished speaking, Hong Xu quickly stood up and replied: "You Er, you will eventually be neglected..."

"There's no need for that. I didn't know about that guy's withholding of food and money to buy groceries even in Nan'ao, let alone Zhong Zhenbo who has to travel around for a long time. This matter will wait until the documents from Chen Canjun are delivered.

Besides, what I'm asking now is Chen Canjun's decision on giving the craftsmen a holiday, what do you think?"

You Er was greedy for money and Chen Kai went crazy. Everyone in the weapons workshop witnessed it. Even the boy who delivered food to the Zheng family was caught by Chen Kai as a witness and conveyed it to Zheng Chenggong. It was helpless.

Argument.

Hong Xu had already apologized to Zheng Chenggong before, but when he came here again, he was immediately interrupted by Zheng Chenggong and comforted him a little. However, Zheng Chenggong still needed his answer, and this matter was not that easy to answer.

.

"The general has just thought about this matter, but he has not come up with a reason. Chen Canjun's move is unreasonable, but since Chen Canjun knew it but still did it, I think it must be his fault.

intention."

Hong Xu's answer was tantamount to no answer. How could Zheng Chenggong not hear it? However, with Hong Xu's embarrassing situation in the weapons workshop, it was indeed inconvenient to make any biased answer. Seeing this, Zheng Chenggong also

He nodded, and then said to Chen Bao: "As Zhong Zhenbo said, since I have given you full authority, I should have no doubts about who I employ."

Chen Kai continued to plan in the official room, and Zheng Chenggong also determined his attitude. The night was getting deeper and deeper, and the city of Nan'ao was getting quieter and quieter. It seemed to be no different from usual days. But there was a place not too far away from the weapons workshop.

In the small courtyard, men were shouting and cursing, and women and children were wailing one after another, disturbing the domestic dogs and wild dogs in the city.

"You know that the poor guy is here to cause trouble, but you stupid bitch still dares to cook like you usually do. You don't want to live anymore, do you?!"

There was a crisp sound of "snap", and the woman's face immediately swelled red like a slap. Along with this slap, not only the woman cried, but also the man blurted out curses.

"The handyman's matter has been resolved by relying on my prestige and risk. I am worried about where I can't take action. It would be better for you to give that poor man some advice. You are planning to murder your husband!"

"Dad, stop hitting mom. Mom has been crying all afternoon."

The eleven or twelve-year-old son was kneeling on the ground, with tears streaming down his face. However, You Er was furious and let go of the hand holding You Hong's hair, turned around and kicked him out.

"You bastard, I'm your father, it's your turn to take care of me!"

You Er pretended to rush forward and beat this "incompetent" son, but when he saw his son being beaten, You Hong, who had already been beaten to a bruised and swollen face by You Er, got the strength from nowhere and threw herself on her son.

, screamed angrily at You Er: "Why do you want to gain power? It's not because Uncle Hong is a distant relative of my mother's family that they will listen to you. Even if you can become a private soldier, it will be the same..."

"How dare you mention this!"

You Er kicked her, interrupting his mother-in-law's angry words. Then, with a close approach, You Er grabbed You Hong's hair, and spittle sprayed all over the latter's face.

"Hong Xu, that old dog's surname is Hong, and your wife's surname is also Hong, but don't forget that you and I are both on the ninth server. Otherwise, how could I be just a soldier?"

After being kicked out of the weapons workshop by Chen Kai at noon, You Er rushed to Hong Xu's mansion. One was to complain to Hong Xu, and the other was to beg Hong Xu to come out and protect him. However, when he arrived, the housekeeper of Hong's mansion said

Hong Xu went to the main town hall to discuss military affairs with Zheng Chenggong. He waited until not long ago, but he had already been under curfew for a long time and had not come back. It was clear that he did not want to get involved in his situation.

In this way, the usual benefactor turned into an old dog, and he wanted to vent his anger on his wife and children. Yu Er knew very well that the crimes he committed would most likely lead to beheading.

When Hong Xu's call for help was hopeless, he rushed back to try to escape with the money he had accumulated these days. However, it was inconvenient to bring his wife and children with him, so he planned to abandon his wife, but was blocked by You Hong, and he just had the chance to escape.

This scene.

While yelling, You Er slapped him down again. But at this moment, the door of the small courtyard was opened by brute force, and a group of Ming troops rushed in. The leading officer shouted loudly:
Chapter completed!