On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Zhu Cihong visited the Firearms Division in person.

The Son of Heaven is coming, and the firearms department is busy making a mess.

As the first six directly subordinate government departments established after the Son of Heaven ascended the throne, the Firearms Department has always pursued a principle, that is, to think about what the Son of Heaven thinks and be anxious about what the Son of Heaven is anxious about.

Unlike the Sixth Division, the Firearms Division is staffed in shifts even during the Chinese New Year. It's not that Zhu Cihong is inconsiderate of his subjects, but that the Firearms Division is too important, and the firearms it produces can play an important role in the fight against the Eastern Captives.

However, the firearms production of the Firearms Division has not been able to rise, and it is barely enough to equip the Shence Army.

And this is definitely not possible, not to mention the whole army is equipped, but at least the allocation rate of high-quality firearms must reach more than 50%.

Even if you work overtime, it will take at least a year to achieve this goal.

So it's normal to work shifts during the Chinese New Year. However, Zhu Cihong also compensated the craftsmen who sacrificed their rest time, and gave them three times the wages.

How much you pay, how much you get back, rewards and punishments are clearly the principles that Zhu Cihong has always adhered to.

Of course, Zhu Cihong's visit to the Firearms Division this time was not only to inspect and express condolences, but to arrange an important decision.

At the same time as taking over, the Firearms Division immediately sent someone to notify Gao Hongtu, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry.

As the direct cousin of the Firearms Division, he must be accompanied at this time.

Gao Hongtu couldn't take much care of it after receiving the report, and immediately ordered someone to prepare a sedan chair and rush to the firearms division.

Fortunately, the Firearms Division was not far from Gao Hongtu's mansion, and it took him less than a stick of incense to arrive.

Hurriedly came to the front of the government office, Gao Hongtu shook his robe and paced in.

To be honest, he was really a little apprehensive.

Is it a good thing or a bad thing that the Son of Heaven suddenly came to the Firearms Division for the Chinese New Year?

It is said that the power of heaven is unpredictable, and this is really vividly reflected in Jinshang's body.

At first, Gao Hongtu tried to speculate, but later gave up. It is better to be a courtier and do the errands assigned by the saint honestly than anything else.

Gao Hongtu entered the government office and saluted, and Zhu Cihong also gave the old minister a seat.

He is still quite satisfied with Gao Hongtu.

Although this old minister's ability is not as outstanding as Lu Zhenfei and Wen Anzhi, at least he knows how to work hard.

The talent is not diligent enough to make up, as long as he can do things well, Zhu Cihong will be satisfied.

"At the beginning of the new year, I asked Gao Qing to accompany the firearms division, Gao Qing won't complain about me, right?"

Zhu Cihong was in a very good mood and said half-jokingly.

Gao Hongtu hurriedly arched his hand and said, "How dare the old minister." Your Majesty is diligent in government, and those of us who are courtiers should do our best to share the worries of the monarch. ”

This is not Gao Hongtu's sycophant, all the kings of the Ming Dynasty, who will work hard to deal with political affairs during the New Year?

"The well-being of all the people in the world depends on me, and a round of sun and moon is pressed on my shoulders, so I can't help but be diligent."

Zhu Cihong sighed and continued: "I came this time to discuss an important matter with Gao Qing. ”

"Your Majesty, please speak, the minister will do his best to do it."

Gao Hongtu's heart sank. The Son of Heaven came to the Firearms Division to consult with him instead of in the Ministry of Works, indicating that this matter must be related to firearms.

"I want Gao Qing to do this."

As soon as Zhu Cihong finished speaking, the personal attendant unfolded a simple drawing drawn with charcoal and handed it to Gao Hongtu to see.

Gao Hongtu took it and looked at it carefully, and said in surprise: "What Your Majesty wants to do is this ten thousand enemies?" ”

Zhu Cihong bowed slightly: "What Gao Qing said is right, what I want to do is very similar to what Gao Qing said about the 10,000 enemies, but there are improvements in the details." ”

The firearms of the Ming Dynasty were very developed, not only in the guns and artillery, but also in various land mines and grenades.

There are many kinds of grenades in the Ming Dynasty version, the most famous of which is what Gao Hongtu said about 10,000 enemies.

To make a 10,000-strong enemy, you first have to make a spherical shell out of dry mud, which must be hollow. After that, a small hole is made in the shell surface and gunpowder is poured in. Finally, the introduction is connected to the hole, and so far a 10,000-strong enemy has been made.

It is also used similarly to a grenade, with the Soldier lighting the primer and quickly throwing it at the enemy.

It should be pointed out that because of the characteristics of black powder, it cannot induce the explosiveness of chemical powder by itself.

Therefore, the 10,000-strong enemy relies more on burning to kill and injure the enemy.

In addition to 10,000 enemies, there was also a grenade in the Ming Dynasty called "Thief Divine Machine Poloitzer".

Despite its strange name, the power is huge.

Unlike the shell made of dry mud by 10,000 enemies, the shell of the thief god howitzer is cast from pig iron, so named because its shape resembles a pomegranate.

The cost of this alone is much higher than that of 10,000 enemies.

Like the 10,000 enemies, the Thief Killer Howitzer also has a small hole in the shell, which is also used to reload gunpowder. When used, it also involves throwing it into the enemy's line to cause damage.

It should be pointed out that the explosiveness of the thief god machine howitzer is stronger than that of the 10,000-strong enemy, probably because in addition to gunpowder, there are many broken porcelain pieces and tiles mixed inside, and the effect is similar to that of the tiger squat cannon.

However, regardless of whether it is a thief or a thief, a pomegranate or a thousand enemies, it can't meet Zhu Cihong's requirements, what Zhu Cihong wants to do is to make grenades can be produced in a standardized manner, just like gunpowder.

Zhu Cihong briefly introduced the use of grenades to Gao Hongtu, as well as some key points in the production process, and Gao Hongtu nodded frequently as he listened.

This is also the reason why Zhu Cihong is willing to reuse Gao Hongtu. Leaders can not understand technology, but they must learn with an open mind.

And the officials of the Ming Dynasty, especially the officials in Beijing, have their hearts higher than the sky and their nostrils facing the sky.

It is rare for Gao Hongtu to be willing to learn with a down-to-earth and humble heart.

"The old minister listened to His Majesty's description, it seems that this new style of ten thousand enemies is not difficult to do, so the old minister ordered someone to try the production, and report to His Majesty as soon as it is done."

Zhu Cihong bowed slightly: "In addition to this, I also hope that Gao Qing will make some explosives in large quantities." ”

The so-called explosive cannon is similar to the mines of later generations, which is a kind of stepping ground mine with a shell cast from pig iron.

Its appearance is not much different from that of the 10,000 enemies, but when used, several bombers are buried in the ground in series.

When used, the fire wires of several explosives are connected to the fire groove of the steel wheel, and a long wire is drawn from it to the ground.

The long wire is fastened to the surface, and if the enemy cavalry or enemy soldier passes by and triggers the long line, the steel wheel will trigger the ignition device and cause the tandem explosive to explode, causing damage to the enemy.

The reason why Zhu Cihong wanted the Firearms Division to manufacture explosives in batches was to deal with the Eight Banners Cavalry.

Burying this kind of land mine in advance on the road that the Eight Banners Cavalry must pass through will definitely be able to exert great power.

Compared with the 10,000-strong enemy, the explosive cannon needs to be improved in fewer places, and it can be directly mass-produced. Therefore, Zhu Cihong was ready to set a deadline for Gao Hongtu, and the task must be completed within a time limit.

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