When Zhu Houzhao returned to Xianyang Palace, he was the palm print eunuch of the Eighth Bureau. Already waiting here.

Seeing Zhu Houzhao walk in, everyone hurriedly saluted and said, "Slaves and maids see His Royal Highness the Prince." ”

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said with a smile: "Okay, let's be courteous!" These days, the main palace is not in the capital, and the main palace has also learned a little about what you have done. The documents you handed over, this palace has not yet read them. I'll talk about the specific things after I've seen it. Now they're all gone. ”

Everyone heard Zhu Houzhao say this. Hurriedly saluted again: "The slave and maid are retired." ”

Glancing at Zhang Yong, who was about to go out with him, Zhu Houzhao opened his mouth and said, "Zhang Yong stays for a while." ”

Regarding the affairs of the eighth game, Zhu Houzhao has a general understanding in his heart. Like the silver bureau and the inner weaving and dyeing bureau, there is basically nothing too big. Although Zhu Houzhao has changed some forms of operation, he has not changed much, and he is more in control of the things inside.

Zhu Houzhao put the most energy into the war bureau. This is also where he is most looking forward to the results.

Hearing Zhu Houzhao call himself, Zhang Yong hurriedly stopped, respectfully turned around and stood aside, waiting for His Majesty's instructions to him.

Glancing at the people standing, Zhu Houzhao felt that Zhang Yong at this time was different from when he was by his side.

Zhang Yong is no longer a little eunuch who is busy serving by his side, and now his whole person has a momentum that only a superior person has.

In fact, Zhang Yong has been reused by himself in recent years, and he can really be said to be a high authority.

After all these years of development, the War Bureau is no longer the original War Bureau.

At the earliest, he transferred the two factories under the Siyuan Bureau to the War Bureau.

Although the Bureau is responsible for the vegetables and fruits grown in the palace, there are still several factories in the Bureau.

The gold medal factory is responsible for casting the prince's seal and gold medal, the gold medal of the Shangzhi Guard Officer's Army, and the Tuguan letter and gold medal.

The imperial wine room, "in charge of making the imperial wine", has a member of the admiral eunuch, and has no affiliation with the wine vinegar noodle bureau.

Wang Gong Factory and Armor Factory, the second factory are under the jurisdiction of the Ordnance Bureau of the Ministry of Industry, and are supervised by a member of the Ministry of Industry. However, the actual work was carried out by the eunuchs, which was due to the need for secrecy, and the second factory was an important production institution of military weapons and firearms in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Houzhao transferred Wang Gongchang and the armor factory to the War Bureau, and Zhang Yong's power can be said to be very heavy.

In addition to these two transferred factories, there are also steel mills and subway mines that belong only to steel mills under the current War Bureau.

These industries are filled with countless nobles and nobles, and of course, there is also a lot of gentry capital. These people are all suppliers of the War Bureau, and they all want to tie up Zhang Yong.

In the past few years, Zhang Yong already has the prestige that a big eunuch should have, and Zhu Houzhao can naturally see it.

However, this kind of thing is also normal, and the eunuchs who follow him will naturally become great eunuchs in the future, which is inevitable.

Now they're on their own. is a good thing.

Glancing at Zhang Yong, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "This palace has read the documents you submitted. In the research and development of artillery, the War Bureau has made new progress, and you will be left behind. I just want you to talk to Hongu. ”

listened to Zhu Houzhao's words. Zhang Yong's heart was also in his stomach. He also thought he had done something wrong to be left behind.

Regarding the affairs of the War Bureau, Zhang Yong can be said to be dedicated and dedicated, and he has devoted himself to it in the past few years.

The things in the War Bureau are all in his heart, and he can naturally answer Zhu Houzhao's question casually.

After thinking about it for a while, Zhang Yong said: "Back to Your Highness, the War Bureau has made a new type of artillery, and it has been tried several times, and the effect is not bad. ”

"The problem now is that the gun is too expensive to cast, and there are many areas that need to be improved. However, the slave believes that it should not take too long, and the cost will be reduced after mass production. ”

After listening to Zhang Yong's words, Zhu Houzhao's heart suddenly relaxed a lot. I've been waiting for this day for a long time.

In the future, whether the Ming Dynasty is in Liaodong or Northwest, although the number of garrisons will be more than now, they are still not so many when separated.

After all, the pressure on logistics on a large-scale garrison is too great, and with the current transportation conditions, it is really difficult. The finances of the Ming Dynasty. It can't withstand such consumption.

Workaround. Naturally, it is to improve the quality of equipment.

Once the border army is equipped with new artillery on a large scale, the combat effectiveness of the border army will naturally be greatly improved. Whether it's conquering land further or defending a city, the new artillery is capable of extraordinary power.

Glancing at Zhang Yong, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "The errand is good, put it into mass production as soon as possible, don't be stingy with rewards." After you go back, tell the people below that once the new artillery is successfully researched, the main palace will personally go to the military battle bureau, and the time will definitely reward you for your meritorious deeds. ”

listened to Zhu Houzhao's words. Zhang Yong hurriedly bowed down and said, "The War Bureau will definitely live up to the hopes of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." ”

"Alright, you go back and take care of your business. If you have any questions, please feel free to report them to the palace, and the palace will definitely solve them for you. Zhu Houzhao said in a deep voice.

Zhang Yong saluted respectfully and said, "The slave and maid retire." ”

After finishing speaking, Zhang Yong bowed and retreated.

Looking at the back of Zhang Yong leaving, Zhu Houzhao showed a relaxed look on his face.

Its own firearms unit has finally taken its first step.

As for the all-firearms unit, it is certainly not enough to rely on new artillery alone, and muskets are the key. Now the Ming Dynasty's bird gun, Zhu Houzhao can't look at it, and the arquebus is not taken care of by Zhu Hou.

It is important to know that the development and manufacture of a firearm is a very complex process. From the beginning of the design, it is necessary to invest a lot of manpower and material resources.

However, Zhu Houzhao is a traverser, he knows what is the best, and there is no way to produce things that are too advanced. For example, the rear-loading guns and metal fixed ammunition that Zhu Houzhao wanted could not be manufactured at the current level of productivity. There may be hope in a few decades of heavy research, but there is no way now.

At the current level of productivity, the most suitable firearm is a flintlock pistol. Of course, in this era, the flintlock pistol is also a product that is ahead of its time, even an epoch-making product.

But Zhu Houzhao knew that Da Ming had the ability to make flintlock pistols. Once the flintlock pistol was manufactured, the Ming Dynasty had the basis for an all-firearms force.

With the population base of the Ming Dynasty, as long as you are willing to invest. Produce enough flintlock pistols and you have the ability to be a rioter.

In this day and age, it's a terrifying ability.

Once he completes the rebellion, the pace of the Ming Dynasty's external expansion will be unstoppable by anyone and any force.

Zhu Houzhao believes that day will not be too far away, and he is looking forward to that day.

In addition, the affairs in the north are over, and I can concentrate my energy on internal reform.

After all, rioters also need financial support.