After the test was completed and a brief lunch, Xu Changqing convened a meeting of the generals and officials of various ministries.

At this time, although the troops have not yet truly formed their combat strength, they have already achieved quite good results, and if they continue in this state, they will inevitably see results in two months, or even a month.

After careful discussion with a group of generals, Xu Changqing set this kind of assessment once every half a month.

If it were once every ten days, it would undoubtedly be too tight.

If once every 20 days, those unqualified sons and daughters will definitely not be able to live up to the amount of food they eat for 20 days in a row.

Half a month, just moderate, can not only give the children hope, but also not too formalized, labor and money.

Compared to pikemen, the drill on the sword and shield side's side is more complicated.

With the experience of the Battle of Songjin, Xu Changqing understands very well that the role of sword and shield soldiers is far greater than offense to a large extent.

Unlike pikemen, pikemen can basically be practiced by individuals, because they use their whole body to exert force, but in fact, this is also a brainless class.

The sword and shield soldiers, on the other hand, are more likely to control shields, control shields that are nearly one person high, and to maintain strong stability, this requires greater strength and physical coordination.

Therefore, their training is more based on strength and military discipline.

Compared with the cold weapons such as pikemen and sword and shield soldiers, the firearms soldiers that will inevitably occupy the mainstream in the future are the most headaches for Xu Changqing.

Everything needs to be built from the ground up.

After the meeting, and letting the generals of the various ministries lead the sons and daughters to practice, Xu Changqing came to a well-guarded closed camp located five or six miles east of the camp.

Here, it is Xu Changqing's carefully constructed weapons workshop.

Not only the development of firearms, but also spears, sabers, armor, and even shipbuilding, will be carried out here.

"Dashuai."

"Handsome ......"

After patiently inspecting several cold weapon workshops first, Xu Changqing finally came to the firearms workshop.

Before, because it was necessary to ensure that the troops formed combat strength as soon as possible, the few iron materials that Xu Changqing transported from Liaodong were basically used to make refrigerated weapons and armor, and there were really few firearms workshops here, only less than 1,000 catties.

Moreover, it was only after the year that it was really put in place.

It's only been more than ten days, and Xu Changqing doesn't have much hope for them, he just briefly talked to a few craftsmen before, and more hopes are placed on the purchase of Haoao in the future.

"Dashuai, you're here."

"Handsome ......"

Compared with other workshops, there are very few people in the firearms workshop, only twenty or thirty people, led by an old craftsman from the capital, called Qi Dashan.

The group of firearms craftsmen that Xu Changqing trusted more before, due to the freezing, were still on Hope Island and Shark Island in western Liaoning, and did not come.

As soon as he saw Xu Changqing coming, Qi Dashan's old eyes suddenly lit up, and he hurriedly greeted him.

Although they were forcibly brought over by Xu Changqing, after so many days, Qi Dashan and others found that their lives were actually better than those in the capital.

This famous and loyal uncle, not only did not exploit them, but was extremely generous to them.

They didn't actually do anything before the Chinese New Year, but not only did they distribute a lot of food, but they also sent fish almost every day, and even gave out five catties of pork during the New Year.

Especially after becoming more and more familiar, Qi Dashan also learned a lot about Xu Changqing's treatment of craftsmen, which is really generous.

Therefore, in the past ten days after the year, this old man has not returned home, and it is marked here.

"Hehe, Qi Ye, how are these days? Any results? ”

Xu Changqing looked at Qi Dashan with a smile.

Qi Dashan smiled: "Dashuai, you are a coincidence, today, the first batch of bird guns made by our firearms workshop has finally taken shape." Please review it! ”

"Oh?"

Xu Changqing suddenly came to his senses, "Master Qi, please." ”

Qi Dashan couldn't help but feel better, and hurriedly beckoned someone to fetch the two bird guns they had just made.

The bird gun has been passed on to the Ming Dynasty a long time ago, but it is the island people who really play this thing well.

When Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou were peaceful, they did not suffer less from the sharp bird guns of the little devils in the island country, and later, they also began to pay attention to it, and gradually began to create excellent birds that were not inferior to the little devils.

At that time, the bird guns of the Zhejiang soldiers were still very strong.

However, manufacturing is a complex stuff that requires not only strict calibration, but also sufficient processes and sophisticated materials.

Pity......

The state of Daming over the years, many things are destined to be too difficult.

So much so that for a long time, the bird gun was almost synonymous with exploding, and if any soldier was assigned to the bird gun, he really couldn't find a place to cry.

Moreover, I don't know if it is to ensure the launch distance or what, the barrels of the bird guns are generally very long, even more than two meters, and they are really in the way when they burn the sticks.

But at this time, the two bird guns made by Qi Dashan made Xu Changqing's eyes shine.

The two bird guns are about 1.6 meters long, and they are both made of fine iron, which is obviously very careful and polished very smooth.

The butt is also made of fine pine wood, which is also smooth and smooth, and you can't help but want to try it when you look at it.

The front and back of the gun body have a crosshair, and the bolts sealed at the back are also very exquisite, which is reassuring to look at, and it is definitely a lot of thought.

Xu Changqing tried it, it weighed about six or seven pounds, and it felt really good.

Seeing that Xu Changqing was attracted by these two bird guns, Qi Dashan's spirit was also greatly inspired, and he felt that the hard work of these days was not in vain.

When he was about to fight the bird gun, although Xu Changqing summoned him, he didn't talk to him for more than five minutes, and just briefly said a concept and direction.

But he kept it all in mind and did it completely according to Xu Changqing's requirements.

These days, I have failed more than a dozen times in succession, and this is how I finally found the way.

After praising Qi Dashan and the others, a few young apprentices had already set up the target in the distance.

At this time, others were not at ease when they tried Qi Dashan, so they started it in person.

This old man is obviously a good hand, very skilled.

He put the butt of the gun on his shoulder, and someone next to him handed him gunpowder, and he very skillfully wrapped a handful of gunpowder, put it directly into the fire door, and spat on his hand, carefully crushing the fire door to death, and drawing out the fire rope.

Don't feel disgusting, the noble lobster soldiers of the empire where the sun never sets at this time, this job is directly with their mouths......

Then, he put in the buckshot, rammed it with a stab, lit the arquebus, and squinted one eye at the target about fifty paces ahead.

"Bang!"

As Qi Dashan pulled the trigger, white gunpowder smoke rose, and the wooden target fifty steps away instantly shattered and fell to the ground.

"Good!"

Xu Changqing immediately applauded!

To be honest, Xu Changqing's bird guns completely stayed in some misguided concepts in later generations, including the Battle of Songjin, the Ming army's bird guns are really speechless, and they are really not as good as burning sticks.

But at this time, Qi Dashan's blow made Xu Changqing's eyes shine.

Fifty steps is about seventy meters, if it is all of this kind of power, let alone not wearing armor, even if it is armor, I am afraid you will have to drink a pot.

Soon, an apprentice brought the plank.

Xu Changqing's eyes couldn't help but brighten.

The plank, which was about half a finger thick, had broken into a large piece.

I'm afraid that this effect is even better than Xu Changqing thought!

"Qi Ye, can you try again from a distance?"

Qi Dashan was also extremely excited at this time, and said with a smile: "Dashuai, look at it." ”

"Bang!"

"Bang ......"

After that, Qi Dashan took turns to shoot more than a dozen guns one after another, and the results were very good.

It also confirms Xu Changqing's judgment!

Fifty steps, it's no problem to break ordinary armor, even if you can't break the thick armor like the white armor and red armor of the Qing army, but you can definitely let them drink a pot.

And that's just the beginning, and we'll definitely be able to improve and mature later.

Xu Changqing also found out at this time that he was misled by his inherent consciousness and was a bit flattering......

At this time, Daming is not without good craftsmen, but there is no platform for them to really play!

As long as they are given the opportunity, their craftsmanship will definitely not be worse than those white-haired ghosts.

Think about it, those fine porcelain, incomparable lacquerware, and all kinds of ancient handicrafts in China are not necessarily inferior to those Swiss watches.

"Come here, reward Qi Ye with fifty taels of silver, and the rest of the great craftsmen will each have ten taels and apprentices two taels."

"Xie Dashuai!"

"Xie Dashuai, ......"

The crowd was suddenly excited, and they knelt on the ground and kowtowed desperately.

I have long known that Dashuai is refreshing, but when it is really their turn, they know how refreshing Dashuai is.

After pacifying everyone, Xu Changqing also sat down with Qi Dashan and a few of their old craftsmen to drink tea and chat about more detailed things.

Hearing Xu Changqing ask about the cost, Qi Dashan said eloquently: "Dashuai, the cost of making a bird gun is basically about three or five taels." The main consumption is iron. Generally speaking, forty catties of iron material is probably just enough for a bird gun, which can make six or seven catties of fine iron. If according to what the marshal said, if it is more sophisticated, I am afraid that more iron will be used! ”

Xu Changqing nodded and said solemnly: "Iron is not a problem!" But the quality of the bird must be ensured! I have already sent someone to Laiwu, and it is estimated that the next batch of iron materials will arrive in three to five days. When the time comes, the big head will give you a firearms workshop first! ”

Qi Dashan and the others couldn't help but be in high spirits, and they patted their chests to promise that they would not disappoint Xu Changqing's expectations.

The atmosphere between the crowd is also becoming more and more familiar and cheerful.

At this time, Xu Changqing suddenly remembered something.

Qi Dashan played with fire, which was accumulated and polished for many years, but even so, his launch speed was not fast.

On the battlefield, the rate of fire can play a decisive role.

There are many things that can be increased by proficiency in this firing process, but there are also things that can be quantified, such as gunpowder.

Hearing Xu Changqing say this line of thought, everyone in Qi Dashan was a little stunned for a while.

After a while, Qi Dashan patted his head and said busily: "Dashuai, you wait a while, and the old man will go and try a few immediately." ”

Ordering gunpowder is not complicated, it can be said that it is very simple, first weigh the gunpowder and wrap it in oiled paper.

Of course, storage and transportation must be carefully improved.

Soon, Qi Dashan brought more than a dozen original versions of the fixed gunpowder, and everyone came outside together.

Qi Dashan tried a few shots first, and then, several old craftsmen took turns to fight, and the effect was not ordinarily good!

For a while, everyone looked at Xu Changqing again, and it was not just respect, but complete worship!

Who would have thought that Dashuai still understands this, and he can play better than them!

……

After leaving the armory workshop, Xu Changqing's mood was also very happy.

According to the current manpower of the Armory Workshop, at least thirty bird guns can be made in a month, and Xu Changqing has discovered Qi Dashan's ability, and more manpower will be added in the future.

This time, it is not a big problem to produce 80 strokes a month, or even 100 birds.

Coupled with the purchase of some in Haoao, at most half a year, Xu Changqing's long-awaited firearms unit is truly there!