Wu Zetian was very satisfied with the effect of the test explosion of gunpowder, and asked: "Yanzhi, how long will it take for this gunpowder to become a weapon?" ”

She is very concerned about defeating Tubo, after all, Wang Xiaojie has just been defeated, and tens of thousands of people have lost their lives in a foreign land, which has humiliated Da Zhou, and she feels very uncomfortable!

"This ...... The firearms used to defend the city are generally produced by Weichen very quickly. However, because some materials are not easy to buy, the amount produced may not be large.

To equip a musket battalion of five hundred men, it is estimated that it will take three years; If you add artillery, it may take longer. It depends on how many troops are formed.

Wechen suggested that at least 3,000 people should be formed in order to form an effective combat force. The main reason is that this artillery is very heavy, and it requires a lot of manpower, and it will definitely not work if there are fewer people.

Also, this firearm is very powerful, and there is no experience in management at present, so it is not allowed to be equipped by the army in other places, so as not to be robbed by the enemy in Waifu, which will pose a serious threat to the Great Zhou.

Therefore, this newly established firearms battalion, Weichen suggested that it should be subordinate to the Beiya Forbidden Army; In addition, the use and management of weapons must also be strictly managed! Wu Yanzhi reminded.

Wu Zetian had been thinking about this question just now. If this thing is produced, it will definitely not work if it is not worthy of the Northern Ya Forbidden Army. However, it can't be placed inside the palace, it can only be on the outside of the Yulin Flying Horse. It is formed by the Yulin Flying Cavalry and the Firearms Battalion.

Thinking of this, she said: "Yao Xianggong, quickly draft, set up the Shangfang Firearms Supervision Bureau, and the order is recommended by Wu Yanzhi and appointed by the heavenly officials.

In order to facilitate the rapid development of firearms and equipment, a thunder cavalry training camp was first set up, with a strength of 500 people, which was subordinate to the Youyulin Army.

Qiao Shao, the supervisor of Shang Fangjian, was changed to a regular attendant of the scattered cavalry, and Xijing was left behind. dismissed Wu Yanzhi from the post of Winter Official Lang Zhong, and appointed him as the supervisor of Shang Fang as the young supervisor of Shang Fang, and the general of the right Yulin Army, and the general of the Lei Cavalry Training Camp, and the rest of his post remained the same;

appointed Zuo Yulin Army Zuo Lang General Xu Chao Thunder Cavalry Training Camp Zuo Lang General to be responsible for managing daily affairs; Appointed the right general of the Pingyuan Mansion Guoyi Commander Gao Fei and the Lei Cavalry Training Camp.

The rest of the officers were selected by Wu Yanzhi and Li Duozuo from among the officers of the Southern and Northern Ya; Former Wu Yan's subordinates who participated in the development of firearms, if they have backgrounds, may also be recommended for evaluation and appointment as officers or civilian staff. ”

"Wechen and others obey the order!"

When Wu Yan heard this, he was overjoyed that he had finally reached the top of the third grade! That General Yulin Army is from Sanpin, that is, he has entered the "expensive" class!

In addition, the position of acting Shang Fangjian is also very good, and this position is also from Sanpin. He is in charge of the country's handicraft and weapons industries.

Thanks to the fact that he is a royal family, if an ordinary person is a person who can fight again, it usually takes seven or eight years, such as the later Geshuhan; As for civil servants, at least 25 to 30 years of assessment experience is required.

……

Shang Fangjian.

He thought about it for a long time, and finally decided to recommend Li Shang to come back to serve as the firearms officer. Sending the Muwen who asked him to be transferred away, Wu Yanzhi considered who to let the Daolei Cavalry Training Camp take up the military position. Finally, after discussing with Qi Xuan, it was decided to recommend Zong Zhaocai, one of the three musketeers around him, Zhang Cheng and Deng Quan, who studied firearms, to serve as officers in the past.

The three of them happened to be awarded the origin of the ninth grade last time, and they can serve as the team leader and coach, and it is not appropriate to be too high an official rank, and it is impossible.

The remaining two people who study firearms happen to be the superintendent of the Firearms Department, and their quota is also two. As for the head of the Firearms Administration, it is enough to select an outstanding official from the local metallurgical superintendent's assessment.

After arranging personnel in his heart, he still felt that it was not enough, by the way, didn't he still have two nephews, Wu Shoude and Wu Shouming? Why don't you transfer one of them to be a captain?

Thinking of this, he added Wu Shoude's name and noted that he knew a little about firearms and other languages. Of course, he must send someone to teach him, so as not to be bad when he is assessed.

This presiding over the selection is in charge of himself and the right Yulin general Li Duozuo. However, the emperor has made it clear that he is in charge of the Lei Cavalry Battalion, and Li Duozuo will not interfere too much, because this will be taboo! It is not difficult to appoint a few middle and lower-ranking officers on your own.

……

On the third day, the morning pilgrimage.

Last night there was a lot of thunder, a heavy rain, and it rained for two hours. Fortunately, Wu Yanzhi has now moved his family to Sigongfang, and the last dynasty can take the Qitian Road that he planned to build, which is a concrete road, which is very easy to walk.

Wu Yanzhi is now a third-grade minister, and he is at the front of the queue during the court meeting. Langzhong, who used to be in the same team with him, gave things, and gave up people, etc., were naturally extremely envious.

Even Wei Sili, who has always been concerned about Wu Yanzhi on the issue of the governance of the displaced people, is also pale. Wu Yanzhi is very happy, he rarely cares about other people's opinions, as long as the emperor is satisfied with himself, what are you?

Wu Zetian is very happy these days, because Princess Taiping introduced her to two beautiful young men a few days ago: Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi's brothers.

After listening to the report of the hundred officials, he prepared to retire from the dynasty and play with the Zhang brothers. Suddenly, Liang Wang Wusan thought about one thing, and then reported again:

"Your Majesty, Weichen has something to do! Last night, the sudden heavy rain washed away the house where Jiuding was founded, and even the copper washed away hundreds of thousands of catties, and the craftsmen who guarded it also died more than ten people. Wechen pleads for punishment! ”，

As soon as they heard this, the officials were shocked! Hundreds of thousands of catties of copper rushed away? Is this true? I heard that the emperor thought that Wu Sansi's manufacturing of Jiuding was slow, and he was ready to let the new acting Shang Fangjian supervisor Wu Yanzhi take over, why did such a big accident happen?

Everyone shook their heads, but no one dared to say anything.

When Wu Zetian heard this, he frowned, thought for a while, and said: "Since it is a natural disaster, it is good to live and compensate the craftsmen." King Liang served as the official secretary of the spring, and was busy with affairs, so he ordered Wu Yanzhi, the supervisor of Shangfang, to take over and continue to cast Jiuding. ”

After that, she was ready to retreat again, but she didn't seem to have finished speaking, so she added: "Zuosutai sent another inspector of the imperial history, and together with Wu Yanyi, go to the field to check the specific losses!" Retreat! ”

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!" There is a shouting in the matter.

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" Hundreds of officials saluted.

……

Si Qing Li Bochang is naturally not far from Wu Yanzhi, and last time Wu Yanzhi gave him a generous gift, he didn't have time to thank him.

"Congratulations to Wu Lang for being re-appointed."

"Where, I'm afraid this Jiuding is not so easy to cast."

"Others must be difficult, Wu Lang is out of the horse, isn't that a matter of turning hands? Wu Lang, don't underestimate this Jiuding! You see, the Ming Hall was built by Monk Xue, and Tianshu was built by Yao Xianggong and King Liang;

After the old one was burned down, the Xinming Hall was restored by Yao Xianggong. These people are all red in the eyes of the emperor! He reminded.

Wu Yanzhi shook his head: "Gong Li, don't think so much!" The contemptible person is now presiding over Shang Fangjian and serving as the copper and iron envoy, and it is natural to supervise this Jiuding. ”

"Wu Lang is humble! By the way, Wu Lang is free tomorrow? If I have time, how about I invite a few friends to come to the house tomorrow? Li Bochang invited.

"This ...... All right! ”

At this moment, someone suddenly came over and greeted: "Li Gong, Wu Lang!" ”

The two of them heard the voice, and when they turned around, it was Yang Simiao, the palace bureau. After the meeting of several people, Yang Siqiao hurriedly said: "The Holy Lord invites Wu Lang to accompany the luncheon!" ”

Yes? Accompany yourself?

Looking at Wu Yanzhi's puzzlement, he hurriedly smiled and explained: "The main thing is to accompany the Zhang family brothers, that is, King Liang, Yang Xianggong, and Zong Shaoqing, who were also invited to accompany them!" ”

What the? Accompany Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi? When Wu Yanzhi heard this, he didn't feel that he was on fire: Lao Tzu has a lot of things!