Although Sun Yuanhua was a disciple of Xu Guangqi, he was far from Xu Guangqi's erudition. He specializes in Western firearms and is extremely proficient in cannon casting and manipulation.

For the president of the Academy of Sciences, the emperor was ready to confer knighthoods. Like Xu Guangqi, he will be given an earl. This is different from the Minju, which can show the importance that the emperor attaches to the Academy of Sciences.

According to the emperor's vision, every future president of the Academy of Sciences would be awarded a knighthood. Of course, to be the dean of the Academy of Sciences, knowledge and virtue are high requirements.

The emperor also knew Sun Yuanhua's qualifications, and it was still a lot worse to serve as the president of the Academy of Sciences. But now, he has no other suitable candidate, so he can only retreat to the next best.

For Sun Yuanhua, it seemed to be a prevarication, and it was a reciprocal reciprocal reciprocation, but the emperor did not decide immediately, and pondered for a while.

There are similarities and differences between the Academy of Sciences and the Gunpowder Bureau.

For the sake of secrecy, the Bureau of Weapons and Powder was more strictly regulated than the Academy of Sciences. And the research and development of some military projects cannot be placed in the multi-eyed Academy of Sciences.

Thinking of this, the emperor smiled faintly and said, "Since Sun Qing is willing to work in the Weapons and Powder Bureau, then there is no need to go to the Academy of Sciences." ”

Sun Yuanhua opened his mouth, thinking that the emperor was angry, so he thought about justifying.

"The Weapons and Gunpowder Bureau is a big deal." The emperor raised his hand, stopped Sun Yuanhua, and said loudly: "I want to promote the bureau, and it will be called the 'Weapons Research and Development Center', which is at the same level as the Academy of Sciences. Sun Qing, you are the director of the center, and your official rank is the same as that of your master Xu Guangqi. ”

"Weichen-" Sun Yuanhua didn't know whether he was surprised or happy for a while, hesitated for a moment, knelt down and kowtowed, "Weichen Xie Long live the grace of heaven, long live!" ”

Sun Yuanhua is not as knowledgeable as his teacher, but he is the first in the development and use of firearms. His "Divine Machine of Western Law" not only has theoretical knowledge, but also incorporates a lot of practical experience.

For example, the technology of double the diameter of firearms, the technology of firearms ballistics, the technology of manufacturing ammunition, the technology of manufacturing artillery carriages, the technology of manufacturing batteries, the technology of casting artillery, etc., this work alone deserves to be knighted.

It's a pity that in history, not long after Sun Yuanhua finished writing this book, he was beheaded by Chongzhen because of the implication of the "Wuqiao Mutiny".

To say that Chongzhen, as the last emperor, hangs on the southeast branch, it sounds very pitiful.

But the poor man must have something to hate, look at the things he did, more than anyone else, like a spy of Houjin, bringing the Ming to death.

"Sun Qing is exempt." The emperor is very happy, these are all valuable talents of the Ming Dynasty, with them, let them give full play to their wisdom and talents, just build slaves, what is the way?

Sun Yuanhua stood up, bowed his waist and played: "Long live, Weichen wants to go to Liaodong, operate the cannon with his own hands, launch rockets, attack Jianyu, and grasp more accurate actual data to improve Weichen's "Western Divine Machine". ”

The emperor blinked, hesitated, shook his head, and said, "Sun Qing doesn't have to go in person, send a few capable people, and the effect will be the same." ”

Sun Yuanhua bowed down to lead the order, knowing that this was long live cherishing himself and not wanting him to go to the battlefield to take risks, and his heart was very moved.

Zhu Youxiao also inquired about the production situation of the Ordnance Bureau, and now it is making every effort to manufacture weapons and ammunition, and the output is encouraging.

As long as there were sufficient weapons, ammunition, food and materials, the Ming army could continue to fight with its manpower superiority. Or keep taking turns to fight, and in less than half a year, even if there is no decisive victory, Jiannu can be dragged down.

Although Zhu Youxiao hopes to win the game in one fell swoop, he is also mentally prepared to extend the war period. After all, the victory or defeat of a war is not based on subjective will, and there are many unexpected factors.

"The output has gone up, and the quality must also be guaranteed." The emperor did not admonish and admonish once or twice, "When it comes to the lives of the soldiers on the front line, we must not be careless." ”

"Hurrah rest assured." Sun Yuanhua hurriedly assured, "The procedures for inspection and supervision have been very complete, and the reward and punishment system has also been implemented in place. ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded and praised that the Ming Dynasty in history was also advanced in firearms. However, in the environment of artisan household system and bureaucratic greed, the quality of the weapons was so poor that the officers and soldiers were reluctant to use them.

The establishment and development of the Weapons and Powder Bureau was the first time that the emperor made a charter and continued to promote its improvement. Therefore, the emperor still believes in Sun Yuanhua's guarantee.

The emperor's face was kind, and he said with a smile: "Sun Qing should cultivate more talents, whether it is a knowledgeable person or an experienced craftsman at the bottom, as long as he has outstanding contributions and has a skill, he can be boldly promoted." ”

"Sun Qing will be of great use in the future, and he can't just serve as the chief officer of the Weapons Bureau." The emperor added, with expectation and appreciation in his eyes.

"Long live the appreciation of Weichen Xie, and he will definitely select talents and talents, so that the Ordnance Bureau is full of talents."

Seeing Sun Yuanhua's grateful and moved look, the emperor was very satisfied.

One era and one thought, such a performance of a loyal courtier like Sun Yuanhua is really too normal.

After Sun Yuanhua retired, the emperor pondered for a long time, believing that the current weapons and equipment were already the most advanced in the world, and there was no need to continue to climb the scientific and technological tree.

In fact, he just wanted to give Sun Yuanhua a task to make rifled muskets, that is, mini guns.

But the emperor was also worried about distracting Sun Yuanhua's energy and affecting his normal work. The extermination of slaves in Pingliao is an overriding event, and it must all give way and serve it.

As for rifled guns and mini bullets, if they are developed after one or two hundred years, it will not affect the Ming army's leading position in weapons and equipment in the world.

Calculating the time, the emperor paced to the sand table and adjusted the small flag on it according to the latest military intelligence report.

The adjustment of the enemy's forces is very small, which shows that the Ming army in Liaodong has not made major moves, and it can also be said that it is preparing vigorously.

But for more than half a month, the most obvious change is in western Liaoning. The Han and Mongolian coalition forces, the Beijing camp flying cavalry, and the infantry of the two associations are basically in place, and the surrounding, assault, and surprise troops are in place, and they can be launched almost at any time.

Blocking information and strengthening secrecy is achievable for the Ming army. However, the actions of the Han and Mongolian coalition forces are estimated to be concealed from the construction of slaves.

Changtu, Anlezhou, Kaiyuan, Tieling, and these targets north of Shenyang were the focus of the Han and Mongolian coalition forces.

The infantry of the two associations and the Beijing battalion flying cavalry planned to start from Zhenwu Fort, directly rush to the yellow mud valley, and attack Liaoyang with friendly forces in southern Liaoning.

Yellow mud puddle! During the Great War of Guangning, it was from this point that Jianyu set out, crossed the Liaohe Loop, and attacked Xiping Fort and other forts. And under the sabotage of the rebel general Sun Degong, he defeated several Ming army reinforcements.

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Heaven is good, and the situation is reversed. Now, the Ming army will also follow this shortest attack route and go straight to Liaoyang.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a long time and planted the banner of the Ming army in Huangniwa, Changding Fort, Changning Fort, Chang'an Fort and other places.

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