Wang Tiezhong, the former head of the Haw Par Army Weapons Workshop, has now been appointed as the official head of the six-pin craftsman battalion.

After five days of integration and division of labor, a group of production numbers that Wei Zheng had been waiting for for a long time were finally delivered to Wei Zheng.

"My lord, as long as there are enough raw materials for production, the craftsman camp can produce one hundred and thirty new muskets every day. At this rate of production, the entire Haw Par Army could be equipped with this kind of musket by one month at the latest. ”

Wei Zheng shook his head and said, "Not only the Tiger and Leopard Army, but also the tens of thousands of soldiers in Datong Mansion will all be equipped with this kind of fire musket in the future. In addition, if you take into account the service life and battlefield wear and tear of this kind of fire-fired musket, the production rate of more than 100 shots a day cannot keep up with the consumption at all, and it must continue to be strengthened. ”

"Finally, you have one more thing to consider, what about the expansion of our Haw Par Army in the future? When we have 20,000, or even 50,000, or 100,000 soldiers, will you be able to keep up with the speed of firearms production? ”

Wang Tiezhong's face, which was still full of smiles just now, was quickly covered by a solemn expression.

He didn't care whether what the General Guards said could be true, and he didn't care why there were so many people in the Haw Par Army. He only knew that it was the Wei Zheng in front of him who changed his fate, and all he needed to do was to do his best for the chief soldier.

Not to mention, after some thought, a bold idea slowly emerged in Wang Tiezhong's mind.

Facing Wei Zheng, he asked tentatively: "My lord, I have an idea of killing multiple birds with one stone, but this idea is really a bit too involved. And it doesn't conform to many of the rules of the imperial court. I don't know if it will work? ”

"Speak. In my place, don't talk about any court rules......" Wei Zheng asked loudly.

Although he has not yet turned his face with the court, he even has to rely on the court. However, in order to prepare for his future actions, when facing his subordinates, Wei Zheng always criticized the imperial court intentionally or unintentionally, and even the emperor in the palace, so that his subordinates lost their sense of belonging to the imperial court little by little. even hated the court.

However, Wang Tiezhong did not know Wei Zheng's long-term plan.

After hearing Wei Zheng's order, he answered directly with a face full of expectations.

"My lord, as far as I know, there are many iron mines and coal mines in Datong Province. In that case, why don't we organize our own manpower and make iron using the methods given to us by the adults, or directly refine iron? In this way, we will have a steady supply of fine iron that can be used to make firearms. ”

"In addition, among the tens of thousands of displaced people in Datong Province, it is impossible that there are no craftsmen. We can follow the example of what we did when we were in Zunhua. Gather these craftsmen, and those who know how to make iron will go to make iron. Those who can craft weapons join the craftsman's camp. In this way, we can achieve self-sufficiency in firearms production, and we no longer need to beg others to buy iron ......."

Wei Zheng's eyes lit up, and he said to himself thoughtfully: "In this way, our Haw Par Army has a set of military production lines that are completely our own, and we no longer need to rely on outsiders in terms of weapons." ”

"Perfect military production line......" After hearing Wei Zheng's answer, Wang Tiezhong said to himself.

Then, he continued to mention to Wei Zheng: "My lord, your words give a reminder of the humble position. If it were really possible, we would have to produce gunpowder not only by our own iron......"

"In this way, even if one day we are blocked by the enemy, in terms of weapons, we can reach self-sufficiency......"

At this time, Wei Zheng was already moved.

But, as Wang Tiezhong himself said, this plan is too big. However, once this plan is implemented, the various benefits that may be brought to oneself are very tempting to tempt oneself, so that he has to agree to this plan.

Soon, a hint of determination appeared on Wei Zheng's face, and he affirmed loudly: "This plan is very feasible. ”

"However, it will be very difficult to implement it immediately. However, you can start thinking about it and try to come up with a perfect plan within three months. After we have repelled the Shaanxi rebels and truly mastered Datong Mansion, we will begin to implement this plan. ”

"Yes, my lord......" Wang Tiezhong's eyes quickly shot out two hot glances, and assured Wei Zheng excitedly.

Wei Zheng nodded and continued: "Okay, this matter is decided first, you take the plan first." Let's get down to business now, Mr. Wang Qian, you continue to introduce me to the situation after the integration of the craftsman camp. ”

For Wei Zheng, the craftsman battalion is most interested in the artillery, in addition to the new type of muskets, there are only the artillery that Wei Zheng has been looking forward to for a long time, and there are artillery flowering shells that rarely appear in the Ming Dynasty......

Wang Tiezhong did not disappoint Wei Zheng, and replied proudly.

"My lord, after discussing with Vice Qian, our method of creating a musket barrel, as long as the rotation speed is large enough, it can be used to build an artillery barrel."

"In addition, the materials from which we build our artillery and muskets are pure iron, which is what you call steel. The resulting artillery barrel is not only lighter, but also stronger. ”

"Although we have not yet carried out the actual yàn, it is safe to say that compared with the imperial artillery of the same caliber, our range will only be far, not ......."

"As for the flowering bomb that the adults confessed, because there are no samples, and no one has seen it, it is still being studied. However, everyone has found some ideas from the grenade, as long as there are no accidents, the results will be available within a month. ”

Wei Zheng praised with a satisfied face: "Good job...... Let me tell you, how many people in your artisan battalion produce artillery, and how many can you produce per month? ”

"A total of one hundred and eighty-five masters have built artillery. With our new method, we can produce 20 guns of different calibers per month. ”

Although he was very disappointed with this figure, Wei Zheng still encouraged with a smile on his face: "It's still what I just said, the production capacity must be further increased, and it is best to reach the output of fifty doors per month." ”

"In addition, as the new type of Suifa musket has become more and more powerful, the Tiger Zun Cannon has slowly lost its effectiveness. Therefore, the craftsman battalion must make every effort to produce Franc machine artillery. As for the specific production ratio, it is calculated according to the battalion configuration of the light Franc machine artillery team, the regiment configuration of the medium-sized Franc machine artillery battalion, and the heavy Franc machine artillery regiment directly under the General Military Office. ”

Although it was very difficult, Wang Tiezhong was still ruthless, and promised loudly: "Please rest assured, my lordship, I will live up to my lord's high expectations and fulfill my lord's desire to establish our own military industrial system." (To be continued......)