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Joseph was obviously prepared, and said with a smile: "Marshal, the biggest inconvenience of artillery is that it is difficult to carry, but, in the sense of humiliation, our expedition is not to carry heavy artillery, but mainly 3-pounder guns." ”

Joseph said a few words, slowly stabilized his mind, and said with a smile: "General, for those old Maozi, there is no good impression of the lowly position. However, before his humble post, when he was in Europe, he had also come into contact with several Russians. They are all very tough and fierce. ”

"Especially in Russia, where the territory is vast and the climate is harsh, they like to live in strongholds. I think that there must be a lot of tough battles we are about to face. Although the artillery is difficult to carry and the shells can be built in those harsh conditions, we can be prepared for these light guns with us. At the very least, in the face of cavalry onslaught, there can be a stronger deterrent. ”

"Marshal, in fact, the lowly and your colleagues have been researching and improving these days, trying to find a simpler, or cheaper, artillery. It's like a catapult, but it also has the shrapnel effect of a hand ~ grenade ~ bullet. After these days of painstaking research, the marshal, the lowly and others finally found a good way. ”

Joseph sold a pass, and looked at Li Yuanqing with pleasure, waiting for Li Yuanqing's praise.

Li Yuanqing smiled: "Joseph, my brother, it's really good that you can have this end." Ben Shuai is very pleased. Tell me what you think, and if you do a good job, I will not spare your reward! ”

"Yes! Handsome and wise! ”

Joseph was waiting for Li Yuanqing's words, and said with a busy smile: "Marshal, the weather in the north is extremely cold. Even if we set off in June, I'm afraid that by the time we get to the Northland, it will already be winter. Marshal, according to your strategic intentions, as understood by your humble position, is to focus on advancement, rather than sticking to one place at a time and sticking to the city. Therefore, we need a new weapon that is as simple, practical and convenient as a hand ~ grenade ~ bullet. ”

"That's a small modified explosives pack."

"Boss, please forgive me for naming this baby without permission. This thing is an improved version of the explosives pack. It also draws on the characteristics of hand ~ grenade ~ bullet. Especially in the way of launching. After careful research and experimentation, the subordinates and their colleagues found a new type of scale measurement method......"

Joseph has been in Liaodi for several years at this time, and he has already fully adapted to the life of Changsheng Island, and he speaks Liaodi vernacular, I am afraid that he is more pure than Li Yuanqing......

This guy explained in detail the idea of their artillery team.

In fact, it is the most primitive soil method, using the principle of trebuchet, instead of manual thrower ~ grenade ~ bomb, to eject this small explosive bag filled with sand and iron chips.

The biggest problem with the original Ming army's trebuchet was that the scale was not fine enough.

To put it bluntly, it's not accurate enough.

In particular, if this kind of projectile explosive small explosive package fails, the consequences can be quite serious.

Joseph: After several deliberations, experiments, and improvements, they adopted a more secure approach.

They used the same set of artillery measurement and proofreading in the design and framework of the trebuchet.

In particular, the lead structure and shape of the small explosive pack have been improved.

The packet of explosives the size of a quilt should have been a pure circle like a cannonball, about the size of a football.

Outside, it is wrapped in two layers of pig's 'urine ~ bubble', that is, the bladder, and the inside is covered with gunpowder, sand, and iron chips to ensure the weight.

And use a more regular way to design the trajectory of the trebuchet, which can steadily control the range of this small explosive package at 300 to 350 steps.

In this way, when going on the expedition, the Ming army only needs to carry the disassembled trebuchet, and the most important thing is the best cowhide band.

When you need to use it, plug the trebuchet directly into it.

In addition, there are many trees in the Northland, even if it is only with cowhide bands, the structure of the trebuchet has a complete drawing plan, and it can be built on the spot.

In ordinary times, in rapid assault warfare, although the effect of these 'soil handles' is not large, once they wait for a large-scale frontal battlefield, these old-fashioned trebuchets can act as the vanguard and the first line of firepower.

Li Yuanqing was also very interested when he heard this.

The main thing is the design of the flowering bomb, and Li Yuanqing is not very proficient, especially at this time, even if Li Yuanqing and the craftsmen of the armory workshop have worked hard, but in terms of steel smelting, they still can't reach the exact desired standard.

It's embarrassing.

It's like a punch in the air, and you can't use your strength.

In particular~~, when there is no sufficiently large army of livestock, or when it is not at sea and cannot be transported by a fleet, artillery will not be able to exert its maximum strength.

Because it is too inconvenient to carry, it seriously affects the speed of the march.

And with these local methods, even if they face a fortified city and have the enemy's artillery suppression, as long as the Ming army can stabilize the position, the enemy will not be able to rush over, and even if they have artillery, they can only become decorations.

In addition, these small explosive packs and trebuchets are very inexpensive, but they are very convenient and very easy to use.

The most important thing is that Li Yuanqing's strategy for this attack in the north is completely an aggressive and barbaric plundering war, and in many ways, how easy to use and how easy to use, then how to come.

"Joseph, you have done a good job in this matter. Go back and receive a reward of five hundred taels. However, I still have to see the experiment with my own eyes and see the test results! ”

Joseph was overjoyed, "Honorable commander, as long as you have time, you will be at your service at any time!" ”

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In the next seven or eight days, in addition to holding necessary military meetings, Li Yuanqing has been immersed in the armory workshop, and Xu Liang, Old Man Yang, Joseph and others have studied the improvement of various weapons.

Although Joseph's mouth is not reliable, the result of this small explosive package is the result of careful improvement by the artillery team.

In the past seven or eight days, Li Yuanqing and them have experimented no less than 100 times, and the results are very good.

It's just that gunpowder, iron pieces, and sand and gravel chips are easy to find, but pig urine ~ bubbles, Li Yuanqing must collect them carefully.

Fortunately, there was still plenty of time at this time, and if the Ming army wanted to make the trip, it would have to wait at least until after May, or even June.

In addition, the common people of the Ming Dynasty have a tradition of eating pork, and it does not cost too much silver to collect these useless pig urine ~ bubbles.

On the other hand, the enrollment of the second batch of new cadets of the Liaoning South Military Academy has also been officially put on the agenda.

This time, Li Yuanqing continued to increase the scale of recruitment, and the sequence of the Changsheng Camp reached 800 people, and Chen Zhongguangludao's side also reached 500 people, including Zhang Pan, Chen ~ Liangce, and Liaoxi Mangui, all of whom had more than 50 places.

The military academy is scheduled to officially open on 28 March, and at that time, all military academy students will accompany Li Yuanqing to embark on the journey to the north.

As the old saying goes, 'Read 10,000 books, travel 10,000 miles!' ’

In a flash, the time has come to the end of March.

After these busy days, the affairs on the island were basically straightened out by Li Yuanqing, including the entire southern Liaoning and the change of guard of various troops, which were also carried out in an orderly manner.

It's like a big sprint before an exam.

Next, it's time to prepare for war more effectively and quickly.

At the same time, there was also detailed news from the Jingshi that Emperor Chongzhen had finally taken action against the remnants of the eunuch party.

Inside the study.

Looking at the Intelligence Division, the No. 3 warehouse, and the detailed process of the Jingshi storm written by Yang Miaocai himself, Li Yuanqing's brows couldn't help frowning.

Emperor Chongzhen is much more decisive and ruthless than Li Yuanqing imagined.

It's just a merciless shot.

Among the four major members, there are more than a dozen households that have been raided, and the former leader, Cui Chengxiu's family, has not been spared.

However, Huang Liji, the old dog, temporarily preserved his family and property because of his status as the old chief assistant of the cabinet.

For this, although Li Yuanqing has some hatred, he doesn't have too many good ways, at least on the bright side.

After all, this is the rule of the game, Huang Liji has gone through four dynasties, his roots are very deep, and Emperor Chongzhen is also very jealous of him, even if he thinks about it, he can't be too anxious.

Among the three aspects of information, Yang Miaocai's information is the most ...... The most 'detailed'.

The main reason is that Yang Miaocai is a talented man of the Three Jin Dynasty after all, and he has been an official for many years, and his political vision and his overall view are incomparable to intelligence officers such as Chen Chuang and Kyoko Kubo.

Yang Miaocai also expressed his loyalty to Li Yuanqing in the letter, and he would do his best to rescue those named by Li Yuanqing, but he didn't dare to guarantee the chances of success.

At this time, although Yang Miaocai was in Beijing, after so many days of getting along, Li Yuanqing had already understood his temper and temperament.

Yang Miaocai said this, at least, there must be more than seventy percent certainty.

After thinking about it carefully, Li Yuanqing personally wrote a letter back to Yang Miaocai, affirming his merits, and at the same time, encouraging him to make persistent efforts to draw a big pie for him.

He replied to the No. 3 warehouse and the Sanfu Inn respectively, Li Yuanqing stretched out a little tiredly, and was about to go back to Zhang Yunniang's yard to rest.

At this time, one of Li Yuanqing's confidants knocked on the door carefully.

At this time, there was no woman waiting for Li Yuanqing, so Li Yuanqing said directly: "Come in." ”

After a while, a soldier of medium stature and medium appearance, who was inconspicuous in the crowd and could not be found at all, walked quickly to Li Yuanqing's side and said in a low voice: "Master, that woman, here she is." ”

Li Yuanqing's pupils suddenly dilated, and for a moment, he smiled: "Ah Hui, thank you for your hard work." ”

Ah Hui hurriedly knelt on the ground respectfully, and said in a low voice: "Master, it is Ah Hui's blessing to serve you." ”

Li Yuanqing smiled and patted Ah Hui's shoulder vigorously, "Tonight, go drink some wine, eat some meat, and have a good rest." The day after tomorrow. You'll see me the day after tomorrow. ”

"Yes."

Ah Hui was overjoyed, and said in a low voice: "Master, the person is in the carriage outside the gate now." ”

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