Flintlock guns are actually nothing new. They have appeared in Europe at least in the last century, but they have never been effectively popularized. Now, after a hundred years of development, flintlock guns have still not replaced matchlocks.

Although the status of the gun has been gradually improved, its technology has been increasingly perfected. Even in the far east, Bi Maokang, a weapons expert in the Ming Dynasty, produced China's first flintlock gun fifteen years ago, named the self-generated fire gun.

What surprised Chen Kai was not the flintlock gun in front of him, but that the bolt on it was not the early Mickle type or dog lock type, but a serious wheel-type bolt.

The wheel-type bolt was born around the early 17th century and was jointly developed by the French machinist Marine Le Borgioyes and his brother Pierre. This type of bolt is also called the French bolt.

, used to distinguish the Spanish Mickle-type bolt, the British dog-lock bolt and other early flintlock bolts. Although the Mikle-type bolt is not inferior to the wheel-type bolt in performance, it is

The birth of the wheel-lock type is the standard for the flintlock bolt to truly mature.

"I heard that there is a saying in China that a sword is given to a hero. This pistol was given to Magistrate Chen as a token of our Portuguese respect for heroes like Magistrate Chen."

When he took the box, Chen Kai had already realized that the things inside were knowledgeable. As expected, a flintlock pistol was placed there. The whole body was polished smooth. Although the shapes and patterns on the bolt and barrel were not very complicated, they were

It is not without any decoration, and the Renaissance-style beauty is initially displayed on it.

This gun was probably also a toy for nobles and military officers in Europe, so it was preserved with great care. Logically speaking, this kind of thing should be given to military generals like Zheng Chenggong instead of civilian officials like Chen Kai. Maybe it really is Chen Kai

Kai's efforts in Guangzhou City made them feel a huge shock, so they hurriedly came out to express their friendship.

"Here, I don't have any suitable gifts with me..."

"Prefect Chen, this is just a little bit of sincerity from us Portuguese people, I hope you can accept it."

"Okay, if you're disrespectful, I'll just thank you."

Taking the representative of the Macau Council back to Hong Kong Island, Chen Kai did not neglect the guest along the way. The two talked and laughed, talking about Spain's shameless annexation of Portugal. The representative was filled with indignation, and Chen Kai simply told him that

They discussed the problems facing Tingfa. Although the Portuguese are still clinging to Macau and refusing to leave, at least on the issue of national restoration, there is still a certain degree of common language between the two.

"Last year, His Majesty the Emperor of your country sent Father Bomig as his plenipotentiary envoy. Mr. Chen Ande carried His Majesty the Emperor's personal letter to Rome to meet with His Majesty the Pope. Father Bomig has pure faith and profound knowledge, and is trusted by His Majesty the Pope.

Although Mr. Chen Ande is young, he is very talented. I think he will be able to convince His Majesty the Pope to organize the Crusade and help His Majesty the Emperor defeat the Tatars..."

Originally, the two had a good chat, exchanging the cultures of each other's countries. But when the representative brought the topic to the matter of Emperor Yongli's family becoming religious and sending envoys to the Holy See for help, Chen Kai was more interested in continuing.

My interest in continuing the conversation was greatly reduced.

It is undeniable that Europe in this era has surpassed China in many aspects, especially in the military field. This is undeniable, but it is separated by the entire Eurasian continent, and it will probably take a year or two to visit.

Time, like Emperor Yongli, is actually no different from Lu Jianguo and the Zheng Group’s beggars who went to Japan. They are just people who are about to drown trying to grab a life-saving straw. It is even better to go to Japan to beg.

The teacher is practical.

"... Our country has always been willing to provide the greatest support to your country's war against the barbarians for the civilized world. This time Father Bummig and Mr. Chen Ande arrive in Lisbon, they will definitely be received by His Majesty the King of our country. Our King

Your Majesty will definitely try to make an appeal to His Majesty the Pope and the European countries..."

The representative seemed to be very optimistic about this, but Chen Kai could not confirm whether this optimism was true or was deliberately shown. However, Chen Kai clearly remembered that Emperor Yongli's letter asking for help was sent to Rome, and he finally brought it with him

What came back was only a polite rejection, and it was ten years later. By that time, Nanming had completely collapsed, the court retreated to Burma, Li Dingguo was far away, and even Emperor Yongli was strangled with a bowstring by Wu Sangui three years later.

He died in Bisipo. Even according to historical records, Bu Mige died on the way back. There is no record at all whether Chen Ande met Emperor Yongli with a letter of rejection.

Of course, it is undeniable that the Portuguese are still very enthusiastic about this. At least Bumiege, Chen Ande and his party are having a good time in Portugal. The King of Portugal also expressed support for this, but it does not help.

In this regard, Chen Kai thanked Portugal for its continued support, whether it was casting cannons for the Ming Dynasty, training troops, or assisting in the defense of Guilin, especially this time leasing ships, and said that he would persuade Zheng Chenggong to strengthen some business contacts with Macau.

.However, the interest in continuing the conversation has disappeared, and what follows is just a matter of politeness.

"You need to be hardworking yourself to make iron. Zheng Chenggong's patience with Shi Lang is probably almost exhausted. When he goes back, he will first solve this stumbling block, and then work hard to achieve greater results. Count on outsiders, huh, yes

No chance."

Back on Hong Kong Island, Hong Xu's preparations here have been completely completed. The lottery was conducted in public. The difference between the first and last was marked as A and B. They were folded and placed in wooden boxes for representatives from each lane to draw, and then they were drawn in public.

Display and record in public. As for those who were placed in the second batch, they can only blame their own representatives for being unlucky, and they cannot blame others, especially Chen Kai.

The fleet will set off early the next morning. Chen Kai also received a joke from Lin Dezhong about many Guangzhou people discussing marriage with Lin Cha, Zhou Rui and Hong Xu's bachelor subordinates. He also had a non-committal attitude.

In the evening, several leaders of the Dan people who had been invited by Chen Kai earlier rushed over and expressed their apologies to Chen Kai. Chen Kai did not make it difficult for them, but only asked them to remember that this was the only time and would not be followed next time.

It was a settlement. After all, he had more important things to do now, so he had no time to pay attention to these trivial matters.

Early the next morning, the people in each lane boarded the sea ships according to the results of the lottery, and were assigned by the Ming army and the petty officials and government officials brought by Chen Kai. Afterwards, the fleet pulled anchor and set sail, and Chen Kai took care of the subsequent affairs.
Chapter completed!