Chapter 495 Blue training card [Western learning eastward], and the birth of artillery
General Yun Guo, at the new location of the Divine Machine Institute.
Xiao Cheng once again put on his ordinary clothes and came here under the disguise of a group of masters from Sticking Post, Dongchang, Forbidden Army, etc.
But this time, what was shown to Xiao Cheng on the school grounds of the Institute of Divine Machinery was an iron cannon barrel that was completely black and as thick as a man's arms!
"Dear Your Majesty the Emperor, this is our newly developed artillery!"
The person who was introduced to Xiao Cheng this time was not Gongshu Ban, but a foreigner with deep features, golden hair and beard, and a pair of green eyes.
At this time, this foreign barbarian was speaking fluent Central Plains Mandarin and said respectfully to Xiao Cheng:
"Your Majesty the Emperor, this artillery is made of steel and uses gunpowder as the firing powder."
"The projectiles of this artillery are mainly spherical solid projectiles made of stone, iron, lead and other materials. It can also fire hollow explosive projectiles in field battles or water battles. It can also fire chain projectiles, shotguns and other ammunition."
"The user can use the cylindrical lugs on both sides of the gun body at the center of gravity to change the range according to the amount of gunpowder and calculate the trajectory according to the parabola."
"Once this cannon is fired, its range can reach up to seven or eight miles. It is incredibly powerful and can destroy several miles with one shot!"
Historically, the iron artillery and fire blankets previously equipped by the Yun Army only appeared on a large scale during the Southern Song Dynasty. The long spindle-shaped front-loading smoothbore artillery did not appear until the middle and late Ming Dynasty.
With the help of Golden Finger, Xiao Cheng has advanced gunpowder technology for hundreds of years in just over a year, which is really amazing!
At this time, Xiao Cheng looked at the artillery placed in front of him, raised his brows slightly, and said:
"How much does this thing weigh?"
The foreigner bowed slightly and said:
"This is the most powerful artillery that can be built currently. According to the weight unit of the Central Plains, it weighs twelve thousand kilograms."
The power of this artillery is really not small. Even those high-level warriors will have difficulty protecting themselves when facing the cannonballs.
But with a weight of 12,000 kilograms, it is difficult to move, which immediately greatly reduces the value of this artillery!
Perhaps worried that Xiao Cheng would be disappointed and dissatisfied, the foreigner quickly continued to explain:
"Dear Your Majesty the Emperor, this is a large cannon specially built for the tall and thick walls of the Central Plains City. It is more powerful, and its weight is naturally a bit shocking."
"We can also build some small artillery. Although the power is much reduced, the weight can be reduced to two hundred kilograms and the range can be three or four miles. If used in His Majesty's army, it will definitely be more powerful than iron artillery and fire felt firearms.
too much!"
Xiao Cheng naturally knew that once this artillery could be used in military affairs, it would have an astonishing impact.
Looking at the foreigners in front of him, Xiao Chengjin waved his hand and said:
"Fire a shot and let me see!"
Hearing that Xiao Cheng agreed to test the cannon, the foreigner was immediately overjoyed and quickly asked Xiao Cheng to take the others and retreat for the time being.
When Xiao Cheng retreated to a safe area, the officials from the Shenji Institute on the side hurriedly gave him a pair of earplugs and motioned for Xiao Cheng to put them on.
Xiao Cheng waved his hand casually and looked at the artillery in the distance with burning eyes.
Charge the powder, load the bomb, adjust the angle, and ignite the fuse.
After a while, there was only a "boom".
As the smoke rose, the sound of the artillery fire resounded throughout the world, deafening. Even Xiao Cheng had been prepared for this, but he was still shocked by the strong impact, which made his ears ring.
No matter how the expert guards and officials on the side kept saying something to Xiao Cheng with nervous and concerned expressions on their faces, he felt that the world between heaven and earth fell into a strange dead silence, and no sound could be heard.
After being in a daze for a moment, Xiao Cheng finally came back to his senses, licked his ears, and said with a wry smile:
"This ear is too powerful, which is not a good thing."
Xiao Cheng's current cultivation level has reached a mysterious realm above the realm of land gods.
His physical senses, physical fitness and other abilities have long been similar to those of heavenly beings.
Generally speaking, as long as he wants to, even if he only relies on his own abilities, it will be impossible for any disturbance within a hundred miles to escape his induction.
Because of this, for Xiao Cheng, who had not thought of this just now, the sound of the artillery firing seemed too loud!
The accompanying officials were a little frightened and said:
"Your Majesty, do you feel sick? Do you want to call the imperial physician for consultation?"
For Xiao Cheng, it was not difficult to catch the cannonball head-on. How could he be injured by the sound of the artillery fire?
Xiao Cheng waved his hand directly and walked forward quickly.
At this time, white smoke slowly rose from the muzzle of this huge artillery. When you get closer to the cannon body, you can feel the scorching hot temperature on it.
Xiao Cheng raised his head again and looked at the location where the cannonball hit in the distance.
At this time, a pit appeared on the ground, which was more than several feet wide and more than ten feet deep. In the pit, dozens of kilograms of iron projectiles were embedded in the deepest part of the pit. On the side, there was gunpowder left
dark traces.
Such power made the eyes of the Forbidden Army generals following Xiao Cheng jump.
Zhao Yun couldn't hide his surprise and said:
"Such power is truly astonishing! If dozens of cannons can be built at once and blasted at the Xia Kingdom's city, even the strongest city built with Mohist Sanhe soil will be unable to withstand it!"
At this time, Xiao Cheng did not show any surprise. Instead, he looked at the cannon body and said in a deep voice:
"How many times can this cannon be sustained if fired continuously?"
Xiao Cheng knew very well that the check and balance on the development of artillery technology was often the artillery pouring technology.
If the technology is not up to par, no matter how powerful the artillery is, it will easily explode!
When Xiao Cheng suddenly asked this question, the foreigner was shocked.
This noble emperor is worthy of being a great emperor who can govern the prosperous and prosperous Yun Kingdom with a vast territory, a strong military, and a reputation that has even spread overseas! But after just one glance, you can easily discover the shortcomings of this artillery.
place.
At this time, his face was more respectful and his tone was more humble:
"Back to Your Majesty the Emperor, this artillery was built with the help of the most sophisticated craftsmen in the Yun Kingdom. It can be fired up to a hundred times at a time. But if it is an ordinary craftsman, the artillery built by it can be used, but it can only be used at most.
Once you can fire it fifty or sixty times, you have to stop."
Xiao Cheng expressed that he was quite satisfied with this unexpected number and couldn't help but nodded and said:
"Yes, it's enough!"
Xiao Cheng paused, then turned to look at the foreigner, smiled, and said:
"Tang Ruowang, you have made great achievements in building the artillery. What reward do you need from me?"
The foreign barbarian in front of me is none other than the famous Tang Ruowang in history!
[Blue Training Card, Western Learning Spreads to the East]
[Card effect: After use, you will get Xu Guangqi, Matteo Ricci, and Tang Ruowang.]
[Card description:]
【Xu Guangqi, courtesy name Zixian, alias Xuanhu, posthumous title Wending, a native of Shanghai, Wanli Jinshi, official to Chongzhen Dynasty, Minister of Rites and Bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, Second Assistant to the Cabinet.
In 1603, he became a Catholic and his Christian name was Paul. He studied Western astronomy, calendar, mathematics, surveying, water conservancy and other science and technology from Matteo Ricci earlier. He devoted his life to the research of science and technology and wrote diligently, which was the introduction and absorption of European science and technology.
An active promoter of science and technology, he made important contributions to cultural exchanges between China and the West in the 17th century.】
[Force 40, Literature 87, Wisdom 90, Morality 88, Age 28, Dominance 26, Politics 88, Charm 80, Loyalty 100, Ambition 48]
[Matthew Ricci, courtesy name Xitai, Italian. Catholic Jesuit missionary and scholar. In 1582 (the tenth year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty), he was sent to China to preach until his death in BJ in 1610. He preached in China for 28 years and was one of the most influential Catholics in China.
One of the earliest missionaries to preach in China.
its in china
He spread Catholic teachings and created the "Matteo Ricci Rules." Matteo Ricci spread Western knowledge of geometry, geography, and humanistic views to Chinese society, started a trend of scholar-officials in the late Ming Dynasty learning Western learning, and promoted cultural exchanges between China and the West.
】
[Force 27, Literature 83, Wisdom 89, Morality 81, Age 30, Dominance 21, Politics 70, Charm 85, Loyalty 100, Ambition 60]
[Tang Ruowang, courtesy name Daowei, a native of Cologne, Germany, a Catholic Jesuit missionary. He went to Macau in 1620 (the 48th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty) and lived in China for 47 years. He experienced the Ming and Qing dynasties and was the most important after Matteo Ricci.
One of the Jesuits who came to China.
Tang Ruowang assisted Xu Guangqi in compiling the "Chongzhen Almanac", which marked the beginning of Chinese astronomy's integration into the development trend of world astronomy.
Later, under the order of Emperor Chongzhen, he successfully built cannons and completed the book "Fire Attack and Key Points". This book spread the knowledge of artillery manufacturing in Europe in the 16th century and was the most authoritative work on Western cannons in the late Ming Dynasty]
[Force 22, Literature 86, Wisdom 91, Morality 90, Age 34, Dominance 8, Politics 72, Charm 82, Loyalty 100, Ambition 51]
The three people summoned by this training card are not ordinary civil servants.
They are rare and precious talents who are good at mathematics, calendar, astronomy, chemistry, physics, surveying and water conservancy.
Although in this world, science is not often emphasized, such talents are still indispensable!
Xiao Cheng, who got these three people, quickly made arrangements.
Xu Guangqi was arranged to go to the Si Nong Department, and Matteo Ricci went to the Si Tian Prison. Tang Ruowang, who knew how to research firearms, was sent to the Shenji Institute by Xiao Cheng, where he studied artillery with the Gongshu Ban and others.
Because of the systematic knowledge he mastered, Tang Ruowang quickly took over the important research task from the Gongshu Ban, and then developed the artillery technology as Xiao Cheng expected!
At this time, when Tang Ruowang heard Xiao Cheng asking what reward he wanted, his green eyes moved slightly, and he quickly bowed respectfully and said:
"I would like to implore Your Majesty to allow me to spread my Lord's faith in Dayun Kingdom!"
When Xiao Cheng heard this, his eyes narrowed slightly.
Spread the faith.
Looking at Tang Ruowang's extremely longing eyes, Xiao Cheng pondered for a moment, then nodded and said:
"Can!"
When Tang Ruowang heard this, he was immediately overjoyed. He quickly bowed down and said excitedly:
"Your great Majesty, thank you for your kindness and kindness!"
Xiao Cheng raised his hand slightly and said seriously:
"But what I want to say is that you can preach, but you cannot force people to believe in religion, nor can you force people to change the customs of the Central Plains. If you are unable to do this, don't blame me for taking away the right to preach!"
Anyway, there are already Buddhism and Taoism in Yun Kingdom. There are several debates on Buddhism and Taoism every year, and there is fierce competition for believers among the people. In this case, Xiao Cheng doesn't mind having one more.
After all, the triangular structure is the most stable!
When Tang Ruowang heard Xiao Cheng's conditions at this time, he didn't hesitate at all. He nodded confidently and said:
"This is natural. Our Lord never forces anyone to believe in Him!"
Not forced, haha
When Xiao Cheng heard this, he raised his brows again, and there seemed to be a playful smile on his lips, but he didn't say anything.
"Here's the message: Tang Ruowang has made great achievements in developing artillery. He will be named Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Industry, and given official robes and official seals. He will be sued in writing and allowed to preach on his own!"
"In addition, dispatch all the manpower from the Ministry of Works and the Shenji Institute to Tang Ruowang's command and order him to immediately supervise the construction of forty artillery pieces. They will be sent to the frontline army of Yicheng County in one month. There must be no mistakes!"
Because Xiao Cheng said that in March next year, he would join Xia Emperor in hunting in Xia Kingdom's capital. So at this time, Wu Zixu's tribe was desperately attacking Yicheng prefectures and counties.
The Xia Army of Yicheng County, under the command of Wu Zhengping, surrounded Shuzhou City and built strong fortresses around it, resisting desperately and slowing down the advance of the Yun Army.
And this artillery is very powerful, and it comes very quickly
It's time, the most suitable time to storm the city!
After Tang Ruowang came to Yun Kingdom, all he came into contact with were people from the Shenji Institute. The largest official in Yun Kingdom he had met before was a foreign minister from the Ministry of Industry.
So for him, this is a very big official position!
Tang Ruowang was even more excited about the Emperor of Yun who allowed him to preach and was able to reuse him in such a way. Tang Ruowang quickly imitated other officials of Yun and saluted somewhat nondescriptly, saying respectfully:
"I, no, I am a minister. Thank you very much, His Majesty the Great Emperor. I will swear in the name of the Lord to be loyal to the death for Your Majesty, the Great Emperor!"
He is worthy of being a great emperor who ruled the extremely wealthy Yun Kingdom and created the unprecedented imperial examination system!
Such a great, kind, wise and broad-minded emperor can only be compared to the legendary "Philosopher King"!
Xiao Cheng looked at Tang Ruowang with admiration in his eyes and couldn't help but chuckle, not taking Tang Ruowang's compliments to heart at all.
Historically, Emperor Chongzhen regarded him as someone of great importance. However, when the Manchu Qing Dynasty entered the customs, it did not prevent him from choosing to serve the Manchu Qing emperor and build artillery for the Manchu Qing Dynasty in order to preach.
With a smile on his face, Xiao Cheng continued to pile up Tang Ruowang's painted cakes and said:
"Although you were born in another country, your face and skin color are different from those of my people in Dayun. But there is no need to worry, I am not a narrow-minded person. As long as you serve me with all your strength and do your job with all your heart, I will not hesitate to reward you!"
"When you have *** Houjue, you will naturally be more convincing when convincing others to believe in religion!"
Tang Ruowang looked extremely excited, his green eyes widened, and he said loudly:
