The group soon entered the Baigong Academy.

After several expansions, the scale of Baigong Institute has expanded a lot. In addition to scientific researchers, there are also a number of highly skilled craftsmen.

The role of these craftsmen is simply to turn what they have researched into real objects. The role of these craftsmen is very important compared to those who design and research, after all, they have many skills that others have not mastered, and their ideas are also important when it comes to making them.

When he walked into the Baigong Institute, Zhu Youxiao looked around from time to time.

Speaking of which, Zhu Youxiao hasn't been here for a few days. In addition to giving money, his level of interrogation here is really low. Now this place has made him feel a little strange.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Bi Maokang, and said with a gentle smile: "Take me around to take a look." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Bi Maokang hurriedly agreed, led the way in front of him for a few steps, and suddenly said as if he thought of something: "Your Majesty, we can walk here ahead, but we may have to take a carriage in a farther place." ”

The Hundred Workshops are so big that you used to be able to walk there, but now you can't.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "Okay, don't worry." Today I have free time. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Bi Maokang agreed again, turned to lead the way, and introduced: "This is the place where cannonballs are made. ”

"After finalization, two main types of shells were made here. One is mortar shells, and the other is mountain artillery shells. ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded lightly.

He knew that there were only two kinds of artillery that Daming had finalized now, not that he didn't want to expand, but that the conditions were limited, so he could only produce two first. And in Zhu Youxiao's view, these two are enough.

One of them is the mortar, which, needless to say, is lightweight and is used for short-range attacks.

The second type is the mountain cannon, which is in the form of a French lady, that is, an Italian cannon.

In addition to these two types of artillery, there is another type of naval cannon that has been successfully developed, but has not yet been manufactured.

This gun is mounted on warships, and now it has been put on test and if suitable, it will be mass-produced. The sailor side began to build the production base, and after getting the first-hand data, it would be revised and the construction began.

Zhu Youxiao, under the leadership of Bi Maokang, went in for a visit, mainly looking at the copper cannonballs.

Speaking of which, this thing is still a big loss, and there are not many copper mines that are easy to mine. Daming needed more copper, so he could only find a way to plunder it from the outside. Both Korea and Japan are within the scope of plunder.

In addition to this, there is also the south side, where there are more copper mines. After Zhu Youxiao finished cleaning up the north, he would naturally stretch out his hand to the south, and then Daming would have enough shells to use.

After the cannon was made, the group got into the carriage.

After walking for a distance, he stopped at the gate of a courtyard.

Zhu Youxiao also got out of the car again.

Bi Maokang also followed at this time and said: "This is the artillery yard, which is the place where artillery is developed and cast. The minister has already asked people to prepare a performance, and he will perform martial arts for His Majesty later. ”

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao shook his head directly and said, "Don't toss when the weather is so cold, I've seen it last time." I know your merits, and I won't let them be buried. When this manufacturing task is completed, you will all have the rewards you deserve. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Bi Maokang said, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, it is really too comfortable to do things under such an emperor, asking for money for money, and policy for policy.

In fact, the thoughts of Bi Maokang and others, Zhu Youxiao is very clear in his heart, and the reward has never been delayed, and some extra will be given during the New Year's holidays, so it can be said that the treatment is very generous.

And Bi Maokang's status is also very high, most of them have been given official positions, although they are fictitious titles, but they have all the treatment they deserve.

After visiting the artillery factory, Zhu Youxiao was also excited. Of course, he didn't just come here to see the artillery factory.

He already knew these things, and he had seen them before he left last time.

Even the rocket factories have seen that they produce brand-new rockets, equipped with new flames, more powerful and have a longer range. With the new ignition method, you only need to pull the string, and you don't need to ignite it.

This kind of rocket is regarded by Zhu Youxiao as a strategic-level weapon, and it is very advantageous to fight. In this regard, Zhu Youxiao will not reduce investment.

Whether it is a later individual bazooka or multiple rockets, it is of special significance in the era of the Ming Dynasty, and it can be applied to the navy at the same time, and the effect is very, very good.

The time has not yet come for missiles, but the investment in scientific research in this area must not be reduced, but must be increased.

What really attracted Zhu Youxiao here was Bi Maokang and the others who came up with metal bullets. This is something that Zhu Youxiao has been looking forward to.

After the metal fixed artillery shell was created, the metal fixed ammunition was put on the agenda, and the development of the rear loading gun was also put on the agenda. These two things are what Zhu Youxiao values the most.

With metal fixed ammunition, the hand-cranked Gatling can reach a rate of fire of 1,200 rounds per minute, which is a very powerful attack and a great weapon against cavalry.

In addition to this, there are rear-loading guns that can depict rifling for accurate shooting.

In the past, muskets needed to be platooned, but now they don't need it, and one bullet kills an enemy. This is the case where it can be done, otherwise there is no hope at all.

"Your Majesty, this is the Musket Factory." Bi Maokang said with a bit of smugness in his tone.

Indeed, he should be proud, too.

Zhu Youxiao nodded, took the lead and walked inside.

Bi Maokang introduced next to him: "The front is produced here for pistols, and the back is for long guns. ”

"Is there a finished product? Take a look. Zhu Youxiao said directly.

"Back to Your Majesty, there is." After speaking, Bi Maokang glanced at the people around him.

In fact, they have already prepared it, and everything has been prepared for a long time. After the emperor came, he could show it to the emperor as soon as possible.

Soon, someone walked up with a box in his hand.

After Bi Maokang took it, he opened the box in front of Zhu Youxiao.

Inside the box lay a pistol quietly. The yellow body of the gun looks very kind.

Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand and held the gun, and it was very weighty when it reached his hand, it was a revolver.

At this time, the revolver was produced much less efficiently and with much less difficulty, and it was very useful.

"Are there any bullets?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Bi Maokang and asked directly.

"Back to Your Majesty, there is." Bi Maokang agreed, beckoning to another person in the distance.

The man ran over with a box in his hand.

The box contains bullets.

In front of the emperor, all dangers should be avoided, and when arranging, Bi Maokang put bullets and guns on the bodies of the two of them, and at the same time arranged for people to watch the two and let them not gather together.

To put it bluntly, except for the emperor, no one can combine the bullets of this gun with the gun.

Although the people here are trustworthy, who knows if someone will have their brains pumped?

The Emperor could never be on the verge of any danger.

Glancing at Bi Maokang appreciatively, Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction.

In fact, these things have been arranged a long time ago, and Zhu Youxiao's personal guards have also tested them. Otherwise, it would be impossible for them to let people bring things to Zhu Youxiao like this. And behind the two of them, Zhu Youxiao's personal guards were watching.

After opening the box, Zhu Youxiao saw a yellow bullet lying inside.

After seeing these things, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but reach out and touch them.

For eight years, he has invested tens of millions of silver here.

In this day and age, this is a huge investment, and now it is finally seeing results.

With his own guidance, coupled with the efforts of Bi Maokang's people, the bullet was finally made.

Zhu Youxiao reached out and picked up the bullets, loaded them into the revolver one by one, and then gently buckled them.

Zhu Youxiao said to everyone: "Stand behind me, I want to try the gun." ”

Everyone hurriedly hid behind Zhu Youxiao.

Some people also want to come forward to persuade them, after all, this thing is too dangerous, and it is not good to hurt yourself and your majesty.

At the same time, someone turned his head to look at Bi Maokang, not only with an inquiring look, but also with a threatening look.

The simple meaning is that you're safe with this thing?

Bi Maokang's face was bitter, and he didn't want the emperor to experiment.

Although this gun and these bullets have been repeatedly checked, no one can guarantee 100% success of this thing.

If there is a problem, it hurts His Majesty, and everyone is finished.

Zhu Youxiao didn't care about this, turned the pistol in his hand twice, and aimed ahead.

Of course, there must be no target or anything like that, and Zhu Youxiao didn't want to shoot anywhere, he just wanted to shoot.

He jerked the trigger.

With a "bang", the muzzle smoke rose up, and a recoil force instantly reached Zhu Youxiao's arm.

Although it didn't knock him back a few steps, his body still shook a little, and he held the gun with a shudder, and the bullet flew out diagonally upward.

Not to mention the accuracy of this kind of shooting, if you don't shoot your teammates, it's already a good performance. It's not impossible to hit a teammate.

Although his arm was numb from the shock, Zhu Youxiao was still very happy.

Good stuff.

Casually handing the gun to the guard behind him, Zhu Youxiao said: "Let's go, continue to take a look, and see the spear you made." ”

The world's first rear-loading long gun, firing a metal fixed warhead, is really a good thing.

Compared to the Mini bomb, this kind of thing is an epoch-making invention.

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