Wanyan Tianlei is an experienced man. He can sense my special status from Yun Bofei. According to his guess, I am probably an important minister in the court or a member of the royal family. Otherwise, how could I know the secret of firearms? To know Wanyan Tianlei After joining the Gunpowder Supervisor, I believed that everything there was a first-class secret of the Song Dynasty. But I didn't expect that I was the current emperor of the Song Dynasty. I was stunned for a moment. Then I stood up and knelt on the ground. He said excitedly: "It's over. Yan Tianlei meets the Emperor."
"No courtesy. Mr. Wanyan. Just call me Young Master Huyan outside."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Young Master."
With my personal promise from the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, Wanyan Tianlei felt that his desire for revenge had a chance. As his contact with Yun Bofei increased, Wanyan Tianlei became more and more interested in me, an emperor he had never met. Respect. Being able to meet each other this time has ignited new hope deep in my heart.
Yun Bofei said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Wanyan also proposed a firearm called the Flying Fire Gun. After injecting the powder, it is fired with fire. It can burn more than ten steps forward. No one dares to come close."
"Flamethrower."
Wanyan Tianlei was surprised again and said: "Young master knows."
"This is a close-range fire attack weapon that sprays a column of burning liquid. It is also called a flamethrower. It can be used to attack fire points. It can eliminate the active forces in the fortifications. It can also kill and block the impact of infantry and cavalry. It can also injure the infantry and cavalry in the fortifications. Personnel are suffocated. When attacking strong fortifications such as tunnels and caves, the flamethrower has a unique effect that other direct-fire weapons do not have. By the way, you all know that I have a weapon called the 'Fierce Oil Tank' in the early stage of the dynasty."
Wanyan Tianlei said: "Your Majesty, my flying fire gun is an improvement on the fierce fire oil tank. After I came here, I got the guidance of Mr. Yun. The range and power of my new trial-produced flying fire gun are better than the original one." It’s a lot bigger.”
"Okay. In a few days, I will go to the Gunpowder Supervision Bureau to have a look. Mr. Wanyan. The Gunpowder Supervision Bureau is the first-class defense institution in our country. You work there. It is relatively difficult to get in and out. Please forgive me for this. "
"Young master, with such a research environment, it doesn't matter even if you never come out."
I smiled and said, "When I destroy Mongolia and unify the world, things will become more relaxed."
Yun Bofei said: "Master, my subordinates bring you a gift."
I asked curiously: "Really? What kind of gift?"
Yun Bofei took out an object wrapped in silk from a small box on the side and said: "Sir, this is a pistol specially made for you."
"Pistol." I exclaimed loudly. I quickly took it and took off the silk wrapping. Sure enough, I saw a short gun that was basically the same appearance as a later pistol. This short gun was completely golden. It was almost the same color as gold. It was exquisite. The weight is heavy and the gun body is slightly larger.
"Young master, this kind of pistol is made according to the drawings provided by the master. The ammunition is loaded from the rear of the gun. It consists of a barrel, a bolt, a transmitter and a butt. It fires paper-cased custom bullets. When used, The shooter uses the bolt to push the bullet into the gun chamber from behind. After pulling the trigger, the long rod-shaped firing pin on the bolt pierces the paper cartridge case, strikes the primer, ignites the propellant, and shoots the projectile out. This kind of breech-loading gun The bullets need to be loaded into the gun chamber one by one. Each shot needs to be reloaded."
I fiddled with it for a while and said excitedly: "Bo Fei, can this kind of gun be mass-produced?"
If breech-loading guns can be mass-produced, it will definitely be a milestone in the history of firearms.
"Returning to Young Master, at the current level, is almost impossible."
I didn't give up and continued to ask: "The reason."
"Sir, the cost of making this kind of gun is too high, and it takes an extremely long time. My subordinates initially estimate that to build such a pistol, the material alone will require a hundred taels of gold. The construction period will be about ninety days. And every day It fires once and needs to reload the bullet once. Its range and accuracy are not very ideal, so it is not very practical in a battle between two armies."
"This gun is made of gold."
"Yes. Young Master. Because the current copper and iron materials cannot meet the requirements, the main components such as the barrel and firing pin are all made of gold. And the precision requirements are very high. It took several top craftsmen from the Gunpowder Supervision more than 70 days to create this Completed a set.”
I said "yes" and said, "Forget it. Let's try the gun first."
We called Yuan Ji and others. We went to the backyard. The three masters Yuan Ji, Zhang Quanyi, and Fang Ling who were watching the scene agreed that at a close distance of three to five meters, no matter how high the martial arts is, it would be difficult to be caught off guard. You can dodge the bullets fired by this pistol, but since you need to reload the bullets, you only have one chance when you meet an expert.
For me, one chance may be enough. Yuan Ji and others who are always guarding me will arrive immediately at this moment of opportunity.
On that day's trip to Kuaiji, if I had had such a pistol, I might not have been in danger. Yun Bofei was right. This kind of pistol did not have much effect when the two armies were fighting. But for me. It might just be a chance to save your life.
In any case, this is the first breech-loading gun in the history of muskets. Although it is limited to today's technological level and cannot be mass-produced, it has laid the foundation for future firearm development.
Since June, the weather in Lin'an has been getting hotter day by day. However, compared to future generations, I can still accept this kind of heat.
After discussing with me, Tian Xiuyan chose to study at Lin'an Military University. I also expressed support for this. Perhaps in future wars, when the Guangnan Military Region and the Miao Independent Military Region jointly fight, people like Tian Xiuyan will be needed. coordinate from there.
Judging from the current situation, military affairs are of course the most important affairs before the destruction of Mongolia.
After Xie Daoqing came to supervise the country for two months, he seemed to have become interested in politics again. At my suggestion, Xie Daoqing took on the task of communicating with Jia Sidao. As the saying goes, one thing will bring down another thing. To deal with Jia Sidao, Xie Daoqing still There is a set.
It's rare for me to think deeply about Jia Sidao's merits and demerits. As long as he doesn't act recklessly, I will protect his glory and wealth.
On the evening of June 11th, Song Chengzu returned to Lin'an and entered the city gate. Song Chengzu went directly to the palace and reported to me the disappearance of Li Zheng in Miaowan Village, Xinzhou Prefecture.
"See Your Majesty."
"Forgive me. Song Aiqing. Tell me about the situation."
"Your Majesty, Miaowan Village was harmed by Mr. Wang Jun from the private school in the village."
"Mr. Wang." I was a little surprised.
"Your Majesty, this matter is not a simple criminal case. I will wait for you to tell me in detail." Song Chengzu sat down and said. "Your Majesty, I received the notice that day and took people to Xinzhou overnight. After investigation, I found that Miaowan Village The last person Zheng Han Gang came into contact with before his disappearance was Wang Jun. According to informed villagers and Han Gang's family, Han Gang did not go home after drinking at a wine shop in Xiaoxinzhou that night. He drank in a wine shop next to Xiaoxinzhou. The guest said that at that time, there were only Wang Jun and Han Gang in Xiaoxin Prefecture. Wang Jun had always had a good reputation in the village and was very courageous. He liked to fight against injustices and had a good relationship with the villagers, but he always said nonsense. Such politically sensitive words as the corruption of the current government and the emergence of a new order will allow everyone to live a good life."
Shinshu Ryuga also wrote about Wang Jun's situation. But at that time, I thought he was just an angry young man from later generations.
"Later, I discovered that the king would enter the city every one or two days. Every time he entered the city, he would go to the Ping'an Clothing Store in the south of the city. But he did not buy fabrics. After verification, it was found that the Ping'an Cloth Store was a thoroughfare. It was opened by Ai Qing, the housekeeper of He Yuanshan, the owner of the trading company. Ai Qing had saved He Yuanshan a few years ago, so he was trusted by He Yuanshan. When I investigated the origins of Ai Qing and Wang Jun, I found that the two of them were sentenced to prison with the original Jinhuatong. Fang Zhuo is from the same place, so I secretly arrested Ai Qing on the grounds of tax evasion at Ping'an Clothing Company."
I looked at the dusty Song Chengzu and said, "Song Aiqing, drink some water before we talk."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Song Chengzu continued after drinking tea. "At the beginning, Ai Qing relied on the relationship between Tongqu Commercial Bank and Xinzhou Prefecture. He was quite tough. When I said that he was from the Lin'an Criminal Department, Ai Qing's eyes suddenly brightened. With a look of panic, the minister said, "Ai Qing, if it's just tax evasion, do you need the Ministry of Punishment? Call me quickly so that you don't suffer physical pain." Upon seeing this, Ai Qing admitted the tax evasion. After several confrontations, The minister sneered and said, "What? Ai Qing, do you know Xing Fangzhuo? It's because of Xing Fangzhuo that I came to you." When Ai Qing heard this, his face changed even more and he blurted out. "You have arrested Brother Xing," I said, "Then how do you think we know about you?" I didn't give him any room to think. He was immediately sentenced to death. Maybe he was used to enjoying it in He Mansion. This guy actually couldn't hold on. It only took him a stick of incense to do it all."
Ai Qing, Wang Jun and Xing Fangzhuo all came from a poor mountain village called Shiyi in Taizhou Prefecture. Seven or eight years ago, a plague broke out in the village. Seeing that the villagers fell ill one by one, they were helpless and unable to treat them. A middle-aged man in white clothes and a doctor named Fang passed by. The doctor had superb medical skills and rejuvenated his life. He saved the villagers one by one. Ai Qing and others were grateful and were willing to follow the man in white clothes for life. The man in white clothes immediately agreed and told them. The current imperial court is corrupt, and there are Mongols peeping outside. Only by uniting and establishing a new order can the people of the world live a good life. He also said that he would create an organization called the Tongmenghui. The purpose is to establish a new order. "
"The Alliance. New Order. It seems there is not much difference between the Alliance and rebellion."
"Yes, Your Majesty. Later, these three people joined the alliance. Ai Qing and Wang Jun were sent to Xinzhou. Wang Jun was in charge. Xing Fangzhuo went to Jinhua. According to Ai Qing, Wang Jun planned the robbery three years ago. After the He Yuanshan incident, Ai Qing pretended to be a knight and gained He Yuanshan's trust. He himself went to Miaowan Village to serve as a private school teacher. In recent times, Wang Jun found that people's lives had improved compared to the previous two years. They were developing members. They encountered many obstacles. So they borrowed the opportunity of Tongqu Commercial Bank and Xinzhou Prefecture to develop their economy. Ai Qing persuaded He Yuanshan to give Han Gang a sum of money privately. Taking advantage of Han Gang's greed, Xinzhou Prefecture mistakenly thought that Tongqu Commercial Bank and Xinzhou Prefecture were working together. Miaowan Village reached an agreement and issued a certificate allowing the construction of the thoroughfare to start. Wang Jun took the lead in the village's opposition and encouraged the people to resist violence with violence. This was the cause of the confrontation between the two sides that the young master saw that day. If the young master hadn't appeared, maybe the two sides would have died. There will be a large-scale conflict."