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Zhang Renjie is very clear about the history of the development of artillery, after the American Civil War, the Mark 121-pounder gun, which came into being as a result of technological innovation, is very powerful, not that his explosive power is great, but it is a breech gun, and the shell is put in from the rear of the gun, and there is no need to stuff it from the front of the barrel to the rear. Its gunpowder and shells are no longer separate like the previous cannons, and it has a cartridge case containing gunpowder.

Most importantly, the Mark XII uses a hydraulic spring recoil device, which means that the recoil of each shot is absorbed by the cannon. That is, it can accurately aim at the target and repeat the fire, without moving the cannon. In this way, the rate of fire was greatly accelerated, and the previous cannons, including the most used Pyrott and Napoleon guns in the American Civil War, could only fire two shells a minute, while the Mark XII-1 pounder could fire continuously, and the proficiency could reach ten rounds a minute.

The cannonballs are elongated and basically the same as the cannonballs of later generations, except that they look only the thickness of a child's wrist and the length is only 20 centimeters. However, the firing range is also three kilometers, and the caliber of such a shell is of course small, only four centimeters, after all, it is a one-pound gun, but even so, the power of this kind of cannon is very great on the battlefield. It is very suitable for the current Zhangjiatuan training camp, and the weight of a one-pound gun is also light, and a horse can be pulled and run!

In addition to purchasing ordnance, Zhang Renjie purchased a lot of medicines, and asked the foreign bank to help hire two Western doctors, Zhang Renjie also thought about setting up a medical team, otherwise every time the soldiers on the battlefield could not get timely treatment, the mortality rate was quite high. It's not that Chinese medicine is bad, but it is true that some first aid methods in emergency treatment or Western medicine work faster.

There is not much silver in his pocket, plus the 10,000 taels of silver tickets given by Ding Shicheng, the total is only more than 34,000 taels, and the money must be left to go to Anqing, and it takes a lot of money to buy an official! Zhang Renjie's affairs have been dealt with, and after lunch, he is ready to board the passenger ship to Anqing. The China Merchants Bureau, founded by Li Hongzhang, is headquartered in Shanghai, and there is a flight from Shanghai to Chongqing every two days. In addition to the longest distance, there are many steamers that dock in cities along the Yangtze River during the short distance on the Yangtze River.

"Zhang Renjie, stop!" As soon as Zhang Renjie and his team members entered the Xijindu Wharf, a crisp voice sounded next to him.

Zhang Renjie turned his head: "Wan'er, why are you here, your father will let you come out?" Zhang Renjie was also a little strange when he saw Ding Wan'er, Ding Shicheng's attitude yesterday, so Ding Wan'er must not be locked at home?

"You don't care how I got out, you're leaving, why don't you say hello to me? Do you still treat me as a friend? Ding Wan'er pouted slightly angrily and said.

Zhang Renjie looked around, and the ten team members were all holding back a smile.

"You come with me!" Zhang Renjie pulled Ding Wan'er to the side and cornered: "Your father hates me very much, he sent me away yesterday, and I can't enter the yamen of your house again." I thought you were grounded by your dad, so"

"Are you going back now? So when will I see you again? Ding Wan'er was in a low mood, last night his father Ding Shicheng did a lot of ideological work for her, one is that girls should be reserved and don't run around. The second is that the son of the Gang family is the dragon and phoenix among the people, far from being comparable to Zhang Renjie's little loach, you should still get married! But Ding Wan'er only regarded it as the wind in his ears, he didn't like that gang boy very much, and Ding Shicheng couldn't make her any better.

"No, I'm going to Anqing now, hehe, don't look down on me, I'm going to buy an official!" Zhang Renjie smiled!

"Buying officials? Do you want to be an official? ”

"Yes, donate a capital division, a four-grade martial arts, I want to rely on the battlefield to win military merits and earn a wife. Many of the current feudal officials have taken this road, and I have thought about it since the beginning. But when I met your father yesterday, I was even more determined to take this path! ”

"What does this have to do with my dad?" Ding Wan'er seemed to think of something, but she was unsure, so she asked.

Zhang Renjie stared at Ding Wan'er's eyes and said, "I want to rise to a high position quickly, otherwise how could your father be willing to hold you and marry me!" ”

"Oh, you're so unserious! It's okay if you're a first-class master! "Ding Wan'er has never met Zhang Renjie who is so thick-skinned and speaks so directly. The boys she came into contact with, even if they were unbearable in their bones, would pretend to be a humble gentleman in front of others. Speaking of which, he also lowered his head shyly, blushing and fluttering, and he was very good-looking.

Zhang Renjie was completely stunned, and couldn't help but kiss him all of a sudden. "Hmm" Ding Wan'er pushed Zhang Renjie away all of a sudden, she was also stunned, she was kissed by a man like this? Although I like him a little bit, but, this "villain, ignore you!" ”

"Hey, Wan'er, slow down, I'll write to you when I get back! Up to one year, guarantee the scenery to come to your house to propose! Also, don't marry until then! Zhang Renjie shouted behind Ding Wan'er. It wasn't until Ding Wan'er turned around the corner and disappeared that he returned to the dock.

"Company commander, what are you doing, Miss Ding is looking for you for something?!" Zhang Qishi leaned up and asked.

Zhang Renjie turned around step by step, still looking at the direction where Ding Wan'er left, and from time to time he also tasted the fragrance of his daughter on his lips. Hearing Zhang Qishi's words, he immediately said angrily: "What do you care about so much, you raw melon and eggs!" Just do your thing! ”

"Squad leader, you are so stupid, Miss Ding must like our company commander, company commander, Miss Ding is so beautiful, you will push the boat and marry your wife!" A member of the team behind Zhang Qishi said with a smile.

Zhang Qishi didn't get angry, but leaned over: "Company commander, I seem to remember Miss Ding's father, that envoy doesn't look down on you, what should I do?" ”

"You bastard, you don't open any pot! Look for a fight for you! Zhang Renjie was angry when he heard his words, and he raised his hand to be a brain jump.

"Oops! What are you doing with me! ”

"You have no eyesight, how did I choose you to be the squad leader! Let's go, let's get on board! The boat at the dock arrived, and Zhang Renjie also led a group of team members on the boat. They were mighty, all with guns on their backs and a short one at their waists. Walking is full of tigers and tigers, and people's first reaction is that they are from the official family. But at this time, Zhang Renjie and they reluctantly said yes, after all, with Lu Xiangjiu's documents in their hands, it is possible to pass through the whole country.

They got on the boat, but they didn't find the door of a shop at Xijindu Wharf, and Ding Wan'er was looking at this side intently. I was shy just now, and after being kissed by Zhang Renjie, my liver fluttered carefully, but now I watched Zhang Renjie and others leave, and I was very reluctant in my heart. But she also knows that her father Ding Shicheng will never allow her to associate with Zhang Renjie, the stinky temper of scholars, they must pay attention to a good family, and especially her father also pays attention to the scholarly heirloom, Zhang Renjie is a talented person, how can Ding Shicheng look at it? !

Knowledgeable people know that the official donation system of the Great Qing Dynasty is not good or not, but there are still many people who have embarked on this road. At this time, Ding Waner also hopes that Zhang Renjie can find a way to succeed, as Zhang Renjie just said, she will become famous in a year, have a matching identity, and then propose marriage in the beautiful scenery on her door! However, where is this road so easy to walk, and she also knows the dangers of the battlefield, and where is another year enough! Thinking of this, Ding Wan'er couldn't help but be full of worries about Zhang Renjie!