After listening to Wei Chao's words, Xiong Tingbi also became interested.

In fact, Xiong Tingbi was also very interested in what Wei Chao was waiting for, so he smiled and walked down the city gate with Wei Chao.

The Wei Dynasty recuperated in Liaodong for a period of time, recovered from his illness, and figured it out in his heart. He walked briskly and had a smile on his face.

After this incident passed, he could finally return to Beijing City, and he could do what he wanted to do, instead of wasting time in Liaodong, he believed that he would have a better future.

Soon the two of them came to the teaching ground, where many people had actually gathered. Seeing Xiong Tingbi and the others, the soldiers of Liaodong scattered and made a way.

Soon, Xiong Tingbi saw a group of people who were different from the surroundings. These people are all dressed in black, and the regulations are very uniform. Xiong Tingbi swore that he had never seen it, which made him hesitate a little and turned his head to look at the Wei Dynasty.

Wei Chao knew what Xiong Tingbi wanted to ask, so he smiled and said, "They are from the Hundred Crafts Academy, and their clothes are like this. ”

Xiong Tingbi nodded and silently remembered it in his heart.

After the two walked over together, there was also a person from the Baigong Courtyard who greeted them with a smile.

This is a man in his 50s, who looks very capable, and the whole person has a shrewd and capable momentum.

After seeing Xiong Tingbi and Wei Chao, this person arched his hand with a smile and said, "Zhao Yan of Xiaguan Baigongyuan, I have seen Gonggong Wei and Lord Xiong. ”

Wei Chao and Xiong Tingbi also hurriedly returned the salute.

The two of them still have some understanding of the yamen of the Baigong Academy, although they have never seen it, but they have definitely heard of it, this is His Majesty's precious yamen, and no one is allowed to touch it.

Many people say that His Majesty has produced a lot of things in it, some say that it is for the Ming Dynasty and for the people, and some people say that it is for His Majesty's fun.

This time, the people from the Baigong Institute came to Liaodong, which was quite surprising. Looking at the big carriages behind them, it was obvious that they were here to deliver something. I just don't know what they've got here.

"Lord Xiong, this is what Your Majesty asked us to send." After a few polite words, Zhao Yan beckoned behind him.

Soon someone brought up a wooden box.

Zhao Yan nodded,

Seeing this, the two people carrying the box picked up a crowbar and directly pried the lid of the box open.

After prying open the lid of the box, the contents were revealed.

A brand new arquebus lay quietly on the flannel cloth in the wooden box.

These are the test products produced by the Baigong Institute with the new process.

The improved arquebus is not much different from the flintlock pistol that will be produced, except for the ignition system.

The production of these things is just to test the improved new process, but since it has been produced, it naturally cannot be wasted. So Zhu Youxiao asked the Baigong Institute to get 5,000 improved arquebuses and sent them to Xiong Tingbi.

"Lord Xiong, this is a new type of arquebus produced by the Hundred Crafts Academy, which has been given the name by His Majesty, and it is an arquebus of the Apocalypse. There are a total of 5,000 here, and His Majesty asked us to send them to Lord Xiong, so Lord Xiong can take a look. ”

After hearing this, Xiong Tingbi's face was suddenly overjoyed.

In fact, the moment he saw the Apocalypse Arquebus, Xiong Tingbi had already realized the extraordinaryness of these things.

In the military for many years, Xiong Tingbi has seen a lot of arquebuses, but most of them are shoddy, and few are well-made.

Many soldiers were reluctant to use arquebuses, because many of them were of poor quality, and they were blocked while fighting, and the result was that they were directly blown up.

This kind of thing happens from time to time, and the soldiers are naturally reluctant to use it. It's just that the production of these things is not under the control of the local generals, and no one dares to say such a thing, so the situation is getting worse and worse.

Xiong Tingbi didn't expect that this time, His Majesty actually asked the Baigongyuan to send five thousand Apocalypse Arquebuses.

The moment he saw the apocalypse arquebus, Xiong Tingbi realized one thing, this is the most sophisticated arquebus he has only seen in his life, and it can be said that there is nothing better than this.

In such a situation, how could Xiong Tingbi not be excited?

You know, there are 5,000 of them!

At this moment, Xiong Tingbi couldn't care too much, walked up quickly, and reached out to pick up the Apocalypse Arquebus.

The heavy feel and the cold body of the gun all indicate that this is a killing weapon.

"Someone, put it on me. I'm going to try! Xiong Tingbi said excitedly.

Seeing Xiong Tingbi say this, Zhao Yan smiled and beckoned behind him, and said, "Bring a box of bullets to Lord Xiong, and let Lord Xiong try our latest bullets." ”

Soon, someone brought over a small wooden box, Zhao Yan handed the small wooden box to Xiong Tingbi, and said with a smile: "The Apocalypse Arquebus uses the latest bullets, and the original bullets often can't be used by the Apocalypse, Lord Xiong remember." ”

As he spoke, Zhao Yan opened the box.

Inside the box, there are neatly rolled rolls of paper tubes.

"This is a brand new card-shell gun cartridge with gunpowder and a warhead in it. That's all it takes. As he spoke, Zhao Yan picked up one of the paper shell bullets, and then quickly tore a hole and poured it directly into the barrel of the Apocalypse Arquebus.

While pouring gunpowder into it, Zhao Yan explained to Xiong Tingbi: "Although the Apocalypse Arquebus is new, it must be loaded with gunpowder and bullets from the front, so there will still be problems in the past. ”

"Gunpowder is added from the muzzle and then loaded into the warhead, which is slow and the amount of charge is uncertain each time, so the firing effect is also unstable. If you fill too much gunpowder, it is easy to blow up the bore and clog the barrel. But if there is not enough gunpowder, then the power is not enough. ”

"So when we were researching the Apocalypse Arquebus, we came up with a way to make all the gunpowder and bullets look like this. In this case, it can be easily filled, and at the same time, it can be loaded quantitatively, and there is no situation of overloading or underloading. ”

After pouring the gunpowder into it and compacting the bullet, Zhao Yan handed the gun to Xiong Tingbi with a smile and said, "We have loaded the newly developed gunpowder into the gun, so the power will be greater, Lord Xiong be careful." ”

Xiong Tingbi's face was full of excitement, for him, this kind of gun is definitely a very, very useful existence.

Not only does it increase the rate of fire, but it also increases the power, and the key is that the quality is high, and you won't worry about blowing up the chamber when you use it.

Reaching out to bring the arquebus, Xiong Tingbi skillfully pressed the arquebus, and then pulled the trigger.

After a boom, a white smoke rose directly into the sky.

Feeling the recoil from the arquebus, Xiong Tingbi laughed and said: "It's really a good thing, after having these arquebuses, you must let Jiannu drink a good pot!" ”

While speaking, Xiong Tingbi touched the arquebus, looking like he couldn't put it down.

"By the way, Lord Zhao, I have something to ask you, how many Apocalypse Arquebuses can your Hundred Crafts Institute produce?" Xiong Tingbi asked with a seemingly casual smile.

But none of the people present were stupid, and everyone knew that Xiong Tingbi definitely didn't ask this casually. He was inquiring about the news of the Hundred Crafts Academy, and wanted to know how many Apocalypse Arquebuses there were in the Hundred Crafts.

As for knowing it, it will be easier after you know it, this Xiong Tingbi will definitely go back and immediately write a question book to ask the emperor for the Apocalypse Arquebus.

Zhao Yan looked at Xiong Tingbi and said with a smile: "I don't care about casting in the Hundred Crafts Academy, so I don't know how many there are." But one thing is certain, that is, there should be no more in the Baigong Academy. ”

"Why? Why is it gone? Xiong Tingbi said with some excitement: "Such a good thing needs to be made more." ”

"Because this kind of gun has been eliminated in the Baigong Academy, this is only the first batch, of course, it is also the last batch, and His Majesty asked us to send it to Lord Xiong for emergency."

"The Baigong Institute is already producing new types of firearms without arquebuses and self-generated firearms. I believe that with His Majesty's attention to Lord Xiong, Liaodong should be able to use it soon. ”

"There is also the Baigong Institute, which is currently producing artillery, all of which are newly developed. Bear-sama should be able to see him soon. ”

After hearing the news, Xiong Tingbi suddenly had mixed feelings, looked at several people, his face was serious, and he said with gratitude in his tone: "Your Majesty attaches so much importance to Liaodong and Xiong, it is really a great grace!" I'm going to go back and write a copy of Shane's inscription right away. Ladies and gentlemen, Xiong has taken his leave! ”

As he spoke, Xiong Tingbi arched his hand to everyone, looking very embarrassed.

Xiong Tingbi said so, naturally no one would stop him.

When people go back, they write a book of thanks to His Majesty, and naturally they can't stop it. If you stop it, then what have you become?

So a few people hurriedly said: "Lord Xiong, please, please!" ”

Xiong Tingbi was not polite, and turned around and left.

Looking at the back of Xiong Tingbi leaving in a hurry, Zhao Yan said with a smile: "Lord Xiong's personality is very straightforward. ”

Wei Chao glanced at Zhao Yan and said funny: "It's this straightforward character, I don't know how many people I've offended." Besides, he didn't necessarily have to be so straightforward, it is estimated that this time he went back to write to His Majesty, and the thanksgiving is true, but more should be muskets and artillery. ”

As he spoke, Wei Chao glanced at Zhao Yan. Some jokingly asked: "You tell him the news, aren't you afraid of going back and being cleaned up?" ”

"Don't be afraid!" Zhao Yan shook his head, and said as a matter of course: "These things produced by the Baigong Academy are naturally to be used on the battlefield, otherwise what is the use of producing them?" Father-in-law Wei, I'm going to stay in Liaodong for a few days, and I'm afraid that Xiong Tingbi will have to let Father-in-law Wei take it back. ”

Listened to Zhao Yan's words. The smile on Wei Chao's face instantly froze, he looked at Zhao Yan with some embarrassment, and asked curtly, "What does Lord Zhao mean by this?" ”

"Originally, Lord Xiong's thanksgiving question should have been brought back by me. But I'm going to test these arquebuses here, to see how they are used in the army, to see how the soldiers use them, and to see where there is still a need for improvement. So I can't go back to Beijing for the time being. ”

Zhao Yan looked innocent and kind, and said as a matter of course; "Since Father-in-law Wei wants to go back, it is naturally more appropriate for Father-in-law Wei to bring back this inscription."

After being silent for a long time, Wei Chao looked at Zhao Yan and said with some hesitation: "My body seems to be uncomfortable, and I occasionally feel cold, I'm afraid I can't leave Liaodong for a while." ”

This operation directly made Zhao Yan open his mouth wide.