"I have long guessed that the current General Bureau of Weapons is different from the original, and the Royal Academy of Sciences also has the subject of artillery research, and it will take so long for you to cooperate with them."

Xue Fengxiang complained bitterly, and then said:

"Your Majesty, this day the Tiger Army is about to fight with Houjin in Liaodong, and the consumption of weapons and ammunition will surely rise rapidly in a short period of time, not because the minister does not want to reduce the production of Minne rifles, but because he is afraid that there will not be enough new rifles at that time... The soldiers of the Heavenly Tiger Army suffered on the battlefield. ”

"I still don't know what you're thinking, to put it bluntly, I don't want to let go of both ends, I have made it clear by now, this new artillery production task is impossible to mix with the Migne rifle, but this time it will still be handed over to you Arms General Bureau, otherwise I don't have to run this trip today..."

Xue Fengxiang was overjoyed when he heard this, and he said so much that he automatically filtered it out, and only heard one sentence, and this time it was handed over to the General Bureau of Ordnance.

"Thank you, Your Majesty..."

Before Zhu Youzhen waited for Xue Fengxiang to kneel on the ground to thank him, he waved his hand and said, "You don't have to be so vain, just get down to business." ”

"Yes.."

"Sit down next to me, and I'll talk to you about this new artillery."

"Obey."

Xue Fengxiang stepped forward quickly, sat opposite Zhu Youzhen, and the two of them sat at the table together, chatting about the production process.

"I think that it is completely possible to divide the ammunition department, musket department, and artillery department separately under the General Bureau of Ordnance for vertical management, and I am afraid that such a large place around here is not enough for you to perform?"

But Xue Fengxiang shook his head: "Your Majesty, it's not that the minister doesn't want to, but there are so many skilled and skilled craftsmen, and the old craftsmen are all nostalgic, so they have to concentrate on doing big things, and they can't be dismantled and dismantled." ”

"What do you mean by dismantling and dismantling, I said it very clearly, they are all from your General Bureau of Weapons, why are they not a family, why can't they concentrate on big things?" Zhu Youzhen immediately said.

"Minister... The minister really can't find a craftsman who specializes in artillery production for a while, so he can only draw from the Mine rifle. But in this way.."

Zhu Youzhen couldn't help but smile when he looked at Xue Fengxiang who was entangled in front of him, such a courtier was too precious to Daming.

Maybe an official may not be able to be tactful and comprehensive, but once it comes to the field he is responsible for, it is to say something good to him himself, and it is also based on reason.

As an official, it should be.

"Didn't I come empty-handed after this book, I also brought you a group of talents?"

"Talent?"

Xue Fengxiang was stunned for a moment, but then said happily: "The minister knows. I know, I just don't know where this person is now? ”

Unexpectedly, Zhu Youzhen said: "Count the days, and you will soon arrive in the capital, this matter is so decided, when the person arrives in me, he will be sent to the General Administration of Ordnance, and from today onwards, the General Bureau of Ordnance will officially be out of the jurisdiction of Dongchang, you are responsible for yourself, and you will take good care of this military logistics base camp for me." ”

"The ministers should do their best, smear the emperor's liver and brain, and guard the General Bureau of Weapons."

"Well. That's it, if you have any questions, go to the Royal Academy of Sciences, don't lose face, find more people to study, borrow more people to communicate, and if someone asks, say that I allow it. ”

"Obey."

Zhu Youzhen got up and left Xue Fengxiang's small courtyard, and when he arrived at the gate of the General Bureau of Ordnance, he turned his head and couldn't help but sigh when he was about to board the dragon chariot: "Okay... All right! ”

Then he asked Wang Chengen to arrange the honor guard without looking back, and turned around and returned to the palace.

And there was already a person waiting here in the palace.

"Sun Yuanhua... Hahaha, I've been waiting for you for too long."

In the East Warm Pavilion, tea and snacks were readily available, and when Sun Yuanhua was anxiously waiting for Zhu Youzhen's arrival, he heard Zhu Youzhen's hearty laughter outside the door.

Then he stood up and opened the door of the warm pavilion, and bowed down to wait for Zhu Youzhen.

Sun Yuanhua was Zhu Youzhen's student from Xu Guangqi, and he was the first person in history to study artillery.

In his early years, he studied Western studies with Western missionaries, so that he was immersed in it, and the Jinshi failed to make the list.

Later, he worshiped under Xu Guangqi's door until Xu Guangqi was called back to Beijing by Zhu Youzhen to take office as the Ministry of Agriculture.

Sun Yuanhua had to stay in the old place to continue to learn the craft of Western cannon making, and made many Western cannon craftsmen during this period.

"Weichen is panicking, His Majesty Lao is worried, and the boat and car are tired and delayed when he arrives in Beijing."

"It's okay, it's okay!"

For Sun Yuanhua's arrival, Zhu Youzhen seemed very excited, which made Sun Yuanhua, who was not good at socializing, a little at a loss for a while, who expected Zhu Youzhen to take Sun Yuanhua's hand directly and generously.

"Sit first, sit first, I've worked hard all the way."

"It's not hard work."

"I also directly found out that I have a new artillery manufacturing process this time, but there is really a lack of firearms experts who understand this aspect, so I specially called you back from your teacher, this purpose is to let you take the pulse for me and go to the General Bureau of Ordnance to be responsible for the production of this new artillery."

"The minister will live up to His Majesty's expectations."

"Hey..."Zhu Youzhen waved his hand, "The production of this new type of artillery is destined to be a difficult matter, when the time comes, you will open your mouth if you have difficulties, I heard that you have also met a lot of Western craftsmen?" Can you bring it with you this time? ”

"Back to Your Majesty, the minister has brought a total of more than 20 Xiyi craftsmen this time, all of whom are skilled in artillery."

"Hahaha, this is a great help to the General Bureau of Ordnance, when the time comes, you will bring these craftsmen with you, Xue Fengxiang may be happy."

"It's still early, I'll have lunch with me in the Dongnuan Pavilion, and after the meal, I will personally take you to the Ordnance Bureau, and the artillery department that is about to be established will be handed over to Sun Aiqing."

.....

The simple light meal was given by the emperor, so that Sun Yuanhua wanted to cry while eating, and he had studied Western studies for decades, and he obviously felt the charm of Western studies.

It is even more obvious that in the manufacture of artillery, today's Ming Morning is no longer a little behind, but fortunately, His Majesty at the moment obviously attaches great importance to this.

Sun Yuanhua couldn't help but tell himself silently in his heart.

Even if you go to the General Bureau of Ordnance this time, the new artillery will be even worse.

I also have to try my best to repair it into a sharp weapon of the Ming Dynasty, guard the Ming Dynasty, and resist the Houjin.

After eating, Zhu Youzhen and Sun Yuanhua took the Longyuan honor guard to the General Bureau of Ordnance again, and went to the General Bureau of Ordnance twice on this day.

It is enough to see how concerned Zhu Youzhen is about this matter.

After all, caliber is justice, range is truth, shells are peace, and who can refuse the charm of artillery?