Chapter Five Hundred and One God Sticks and Immortals
There are two systems for arms production in the capital, one is the Military Affairs Bureau of the eunuch system, and the other is the Ordnance Bureau under the Ministry of Industry.
At that time, the specific functions of the two departments were still differentiated, but by the time of Jiajing, apart from the imperial supplies, the distinction between the two departments was actually not that clear.
There are two factories under the Ordnance Bureau of the Ministry of Industry. One is the armor factory located in the southeast corner of the capital.
The second is Wang Gongchang, located near Xuanwumen in the southwest corner of the capital. It became famous for the Apocalypse explosion ninety years later.
Specific to firearms production, the Eunuch's War Bureau and the Ministry of Industry's Wang Gong Factory both have this function.
But if Qin Dewei wanted to develop a new type of Folang machine gun, he would of course go to Wang Gong Factory, and he was not familiar with the eunuch.
As a liberal arts student, Qin Dewei would not embarrass himself. In fact, many things were already available, and he just continued to work on behalf of Wang Hong.
After receiving permission from the Yu Heng Division of the Ministry of Industry, Qin Dewei, under the banner of Wang Tingxiang, the governor of the Beijing camp, retrieved several prototypes of Folang machine guns that Wang Hong had captured more than ten years ago from the library.
Then I talked with the old craftsmen in Wang Gong's factory and found the drawings obtained from the Portuguese more than ten years ago.
Firearms production was considered a confidential matter in the Ming Dynasty. Without the support of the Ministry of Industry and Wang Tingxiang, Qin Dewei would not be qualified to have access to it.
The next step is nothing more than to study the principles step by step under the guidance of Qin Hanlin, carry out localized design and transformation, cast components for testing, etc.
That day in Wang Gong's factory, Qin Dewei was squatting on the ground, pulling the gun of the prototype.
An old craftsman next to him said respectfully: "This Folang machine gun does have many advantages, but its sealing is a bit lacking.
The connection between the child gun and the mother tube cannot be completely dense, the gunpowder will be deflated, and the power cannot reach its limit. The larger the barrel, the more obvious this problem will be."
Qin Dewei sighed. He could think of a solution to this sealing problem, but he couldn't.
One way is to use rubber products to fill the joint gaps. Where to find rubber at this time? Even if you find it, you don't have chemical technology.
Another way is to use threaded connection, but the thread processing of mother-in-line fitting, even the thickest thread, is extremely difficult in Ming Dynasty.
Even as a time traveler, manpower is sometimes scarce.
Qin Dewei clapped his hands and stood up, and said helplessly: "Everything has pros and cons. Nothing in the world is perfect. Just do your best."
At this time, a servant came over and reported that there was a Taoist boy outside the door looking for Qin Hanlin, saying that he was from the Apparition Palace.
Qin Dewei guessed that Tao Laodao had come out of the palace, but he didn't know why he was looking for him.
After leaving Wang Gong's factory, he followed the little Taoist boy back home. Tao Laodao actually took the initiative to wait for a visit and was already waiting in the hall.
Qin Dewei saw Tao Laodao's face glowing red and asked, "I guess something good must have happened?"
Tao Laodao replied: "Heaven's grace is so great that because of his effectiveness in exorcising evil spirits, he conferred the rank of poor Taoist scholar on the mission of Shenxiao to protect the country."
Although the title is not a "real person" like Shao Guoshi, it is still a good start.
Qin Dewei didn't feel much about it. Knowing Tao Laodao's future achievements, he certainly didn't think much of this "high scholar".
But for Tao Laodao today, this is a great achievement. How many people in the religious world can receive the Holy Chrysostom's Edict?
He had no achievements until he was in his fifties. He met Shao Guoshi by chance and slowly established himself in the capital. It is not easy to be like this today.
Tao Laodao saluted Qin Dewei and said, "Thank you for your kind words!"
Now he somewhat believes that Qin Zhuangyuan may really have supernatural powers.
Last year, Qin Zhuangyuan suddenly went to Xianling Palace and said that he had seen Caiyun and that he would be favored by the emperor, and he would become a prosperous person and even become a national advisor.
But at the time, I felt that it was all nonsense, that Qin Zhuangyuan was out of his mind and babbled, and he still insisted on getting his wife's family to marry the Tao family. He felt like he was going crazy.
But he never expected that in the new year, he would actually go to the palace to pay homage to the emperor and perform rituals in the palace.
Then he was appreciated by the emperor and given a title, which was like opening a ladder to heaven.
At this time, Tao Laodao was in awe. In the eyes of others, he was an old god, but in his eyes, Qin Zhuangyuan, who had directly seen through his future, was more like a god.
Qin Dewei wanted this kind of effect, and said with a kind smile: "The old immortal is here, isn't he just here to report good news?"
Tao Laodao took advantage of the situation and asked: "Please give Qin Hanlin some advice, what should be done next?"
Qin Dewei said pointedly: "Whatever I can give you, the secret is all in your own hands! Think about it, what is the biggest problem in the saint today?"
This hint is very obvious. What else could be the emperor's biggest worry? It must be his son, and he doesn't even have a daughter.
There are so many women in the harem, but none can be born, so it is obvious who is responsible for the problem.
Tao Laodao was thoughtful. Could it be that Qin Dewei was referring to his granddaughter Tao Xiuxuan's messy medicines?
After pondering for a long time, he replied: "You must be cautious when donating medicine to the emperor. Who can afford it if something goes wrong?"
Qin Dewei said casually: "Then let's find someone to try it first. As long as it doesn't kill the person, it will be better if it really has an aphrodisiac effect. Your Majesty will not be dissatisfied."
Tao Laodao: ""
What the hell is "just eat people who can't kill you"? This is offering medicine to the emperor. Is this the correct attitude towards the emperor?
But Qin Shenxian pointed out the way, and Tao Laodao decided to give it a try: "I will talk to Xiu Xuan about this when I get back.
Then find someone to take the medicine and verify it. If there is no problem, I will find a way to offer it to the Holy One."
Qin Dewei sighed: "Old immortal, please allow me to say one more word. Although you are in the circle of immortals, you still live in the human world after all.
You have to take this issue of human nature into consideration."
Tao Laodao suddenly realized: "That's true! It was my fault! If there is really a good medicine, I will definitely give it to you Qin Hanlin first!"
Qin Dewei: ""
Tao Laodao nodded understandingly: "Qin Hanlin, don't worry, I won't tell anyone about it!"
Qin Dewei couldn't bear it and said: "What I mean is, I advise you to give the medicine to Shao Guoshi and let him present it! Don't steal the limelight!"
Well, Shao Yuanjie has been praying for His Majesty for two years, but there is still no result. You, Taoist Master Tao, offer a medicine. If the Emperor gives birth to a son, whose credit is it?
What will Master Shao think of you then? Your current foundation is still given by Master Shao. If you offend Master Shao, will you still be safe?"
Tao Laodao was stunned for a moment. He had lived for more than sixty years, but he was still not as enlightened as this eighteen-year-old boy!
But the old Taoist thought that he was a god-like figure and felt relieved.
Tao Zhongwen turned to talk about something else: "You promised before that you would let Xiu Xuan join you for practice, but you haven't done anything yet? Pindao is really happy to see it come to fruition."
Qin Dewei was worried that Tao Xiangu had a very bad first impression on the good wife at home, and he couldn't get rid of the knot in his heart.
She would rather accept Miss Li than let Tao Xiangu in.