But now that my subordinates are very active, I must go and see it. This point, Zhu Youxiao's heart is very clear, this is an encouragement to his subordinates.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Bi Maokang and said directly: "I will go with you." ”

After hearing this, Bi Maokang suddenly became excited, and hurriedly said, "Yes, Your Majesty." ”

"You go out and wait first, I'll get ready." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile.

"Yes." Bi Maokang agreed, turned around and walked outside.

Bi Maokang is gone, and Zhu Youxiao is indeed going to Baigong Institute, but some things still need to be arranged.

So Zhu Youxiao turned his head to look at Chen Hong and said directly: "You ask them to prepare, and wait a while to go to the Baigong Academy." By the way, the reward that should be prepared should also be prepared, understand? ”

Regarding the matter of inspecting by himself, Zhu Youxiao knew very well in his heart that he must do it well, and he must go with rewards and things, and he can't go empty-handed, otherwise it will cause dissatisfaction among his subordinates.

Although he is the emperor, it is not okay not to reward him if he has merit. Even in later generations, leaders who go to inspect places will bring many preferential policies.

You can't solve the problem, you can't bring benefits, what are you here for? Looking for trouble?

No one welcomes such a leader.

Although Zhu Youxiao is the emperor, he must also follow this law.

This is not the first time Chen Hong has done this kind of thing, so he knows it in his heart. After hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Chen Hong promised: "Don't worry, the emperor will definitely handle things well." ”

The emperor is going to leave the palace, and the time to prepare will naturally not be short.

Security and protection work, this does not require special preparation. Because Zhu Youxiao has always had a team of guards. Besides, this is in the capital, and there is no need to make a big fuss.

By the time Zhu Youxiao finished changing his clothes and getting ready, Qi Yuangong was already waiting outside.

Beside Qi Yuangong was Zhu Youxiao's escort team, these people's equipment was different from ordinary guards, not so glamorous, and it looked a little bloated.

That's because these people are full of equipment. Although there were only three hundred people, it was enough to fight a small war, and they had plenty of firepower.

The group left the palace and rushed directly to the Baigong Academy.

Naturally, the people in the Baigong Courtyard had already gotten the news and were waiting at the door for a long time.

When he came to the Baigong Academy, Zhu Youxiao looked at the people kneeling on the ground and said directly: "Everyone is exempt." ”

After everyone stood up, Zhu Youxiao said: "You have done your best in the Hundred Crafts Academy, so that the tasks of the Hundred Crafts have been completed very well, and I am very happy in my heart." I heard that you have something very good again, so I'll take a look. ”

"I have brought some wine and meat, and you are eating and drinking. Wait until I have seen things, and then I will talk about the reward for meritorious deeds. ”

The wine and meat brought by Zhu Youxiao were distributed to the craftsmen of the Hundred Crafts. You know, although they eat well, they are not allowed to drink alcohol.

Now that the emperor is here, he naturally let go of this ban. Moreover, the emperor brought good meat, enough for these craftsmen to eat and drink.

"Long live Your Majesty!"

"Hooray!"

The voice of Banzai sounded all around.

After these people left, Zhu Youxiao looked at Bi Maokang and said, "Take me to take a look, since you invited me so sincerely, I think there are already arrangements." ”

"Wise and wise, Your Majesty." Bi Maokang hurriedly said.

All parts of the institute have already stood guards.

Bi Maokang led Zhu Youxiao inside, and after passing through a corridor, Bi Maokang pointed to the courtyard in front and said, "Your Majesty, this is the Musket Research Institute, and the made flintlock pistol is placed here." ”

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao said, "Then hurry up and go in and have a look." ”

For the flintlock pistol, Zhu Youxiao is very, very interested, and very fond of it, after all, this is the most advanced musket of this era.

Although there are also revolver-type muskets, the error rate is too high and the effect is not good. The most important thing is that it is expensive to build, and there is no way to equip it on a large scale.

Under the guidance of Bi Maokang, Zhu Youxiao entered the musket courtyard and soon saw a group of people inside.

It's just that the people who can greet you here are the heads of the Musket Courtyard. They waited on the sidelines, waiting to be questioned by the emperor.

Soon, someone brought out a box with an open lid and a made flintlock pistol inside.

Zhu Youxiao didn't wait for Chen Hong to move, and directly reached out and picked up a flintlock pistol.

The cold touch made Zhu Youxiao very satisfied.

After a quick look and inspection, Zhu Youxiao had a smile on his face.

The flintlock pistol in front of him finally made Zhu Youxiao feel a little familiar. The only difference from the original flintlock pistol was that the buckle under the front butt had not yet been designed, and there was a place to hang the bayonet.

After checking the trigger and looking at the muzzle, Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction.

Turning his head to look at Bi Maokang, Zhu Youxiao said, "Wait a minute, take it to the shooting range to try the power." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Bi Maokang hurriedly agreed with a smile.

His Majesty is satisfied with what has been researched, and this is the greatest compliment to him. Beacon's heart is filled with a sense of accomplishment.

"Is there anything else in the Musket Yard?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Bi Maokang and asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, I also developed a short gun that fires repeatedly." Bi Maokang looked at Zhu Youxiao, and said with some embarrassment: "It's just that the research has just begun, and there are many problems that have not been solved for the time being." ”

"Really? Take a look. Zhu Youxiao looked at Bi Maokang and said with interest: "Is there a sample?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, yes." Bi Maokang hurriedly agreed.

With Bi Maokang's words, someone next to him brought something over.

This is really a short gun, only the length of a person's forearm, but it is very thick, and the muzzle is even the size of a bowl, and it is very heavy.

This thing doesn't look like a short gun by any means, but rather like a clumsy short gun.

Bi Maokang explained on the side: "Your Majesty, this is just a sample of the first generation. The square box at the bottom is the place where the marbles are placed. There is a ramrod next to it, and when the gun is fired, you can push it up, and the marbles are pushed into the chamber of the gun. ”

"There's a propellant here, there's a switch here, and if you swing the switch, the ammunition will leak out. This is the flint tinder, as long as the trigger is pulled, the flint ignition ignites the gunpowder, and the projectile in the chamber of the gun will be pushed out. It can fire about thirty projectiles at a time, killing and injuring one piece in front of it. ”

"But now there is a problem, there is no way to solve the air tightness. After the gunpowder leaks, it is easy to ignite the gunpowder in the powder magazine when ignition, causing the entire broken gun to explode. We're still trying to figure out how to do it, but there's no way to mass produce it for the time being. ”

No matter how Zhu Youxiao thinks of this thing, it is nondescript.

Seeing His Majesty's appearance, Bi Maokang explained beside him: "It is easy to solve this problem by using granular gunpowder, but it is easy to get stuck. We're also figuring out how to figure it out. Once this issue is resolved, it should be able to be improved. ”

After listening to Bi Maokang's words, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Very good, you have to try boldly." ”

Although this thing seems nondescript, it actually has a very advanced concept in it. For example, using gunpowder to launch a steel ball projectile, this is how shotguns are used.

If it can be made, it will be a good thing. It's just that this volume can't be used now.

In a word, if you can't solve metal fixed ammunition, many things will not work.

"Study slowly, don't rush." Zhu Youxiao instructed and handed over the bulky guy in his hand to the person next to him.

It's really tiring to hold this thing in your hand for a while, and Zhu Youxiao's arms are sore.

"Let's go to the next place." Zhu Youxiao said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Bi Maokang agreed, turned and led the way.

After passing through a few more yards, we reached the back yard. Obviously, the distance between the two research departments is far enough.

Pointing to the courtyard in front of him, Bi Maokang said, "Your Majesty, this is the Artillery Research Institute. ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded and followed Bi Maokang inside.

Once you step inside, you will find a spacious square. In front of him are various artillery guns of different sizes, judging from the material, it should have been separated from copper, this is a steel cannon.

A large part of the effort of the Baigong Institute is actually used in the research and development of materials. Because only by improving the materials can the cost be reduced, they are very careful about this.

In fact, by this time, the Baigongyuan could no longer go on with the front-loading guns.

Large-caliber, small-caliber, and even front-loading guns that fire scattered shells can be manufactured by the Baigongyuan. Like the red-coated cannon in history, there is no problem with the manufacture of the Baigongyuan, it is nothing more than a material problem.

Now the material problem is no longer a problem in the Baigong Academy, so their main research direction has been placed on the fixed artillery shell.

There is no way to solve the problem with metal fixed shells, and it is difficult to greatly increase the power of artillery.

"Your Majesty, regarding the initiating charge, we have trial-produced mercury thunderate, but there is no way to solve the problem of mass production. We still have to work this, and we have already made a metal cannonball. ”

Bi Maokang said in front of Zhu Youxiao: "But if you want to mass production, it is estimated that it will take a long time." ”

In this regard, Bi Maokang really did not dare to guarantee the ticket, the distance between the test product and mass production was too large, and there were still many problems to be solved in the previous fixed shell.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Bi Maokang, nodded and said, "Don't rush, take your time." What you have been able to accomplish in five years is a great achievement. ”

Although Zhu Youxiao told Bi Maokang a lot of things, what Zhu Youxiao said was only a result, and the specific research process still needed Bi Maokang and them to do it.

It's too complicated, but with the answer, it will save some effort in the process of deriving and solving.

Bi Maokang hurriedly bowed down and said, "Yes, Your Majesty." The minister got it. ”

Seeing that Zhu Youxiao did not show a disappointed expression, Bi Maokang finally breathed a sigh of relief, and said with some excitement: "The rocket that Your Majesty said, we have already made it." ”

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