When Jiajing said this, he glanced at Lu Fang, and then ordered quite casually.

"When the time comes, you send someone to bring a message to Zhao Zhenji and ask him to follow the process, and he will understand what to do!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, he immediately leaned down and responded respectfully.

After this, Jiajing seemed to suddenly remember something, and immediately changed the conversation and asked Lu Fang.

"By the way, Lu Fang, is there any progress on the Weapons Division at present?"

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, he suddenly remembered that not long ago, Yi Bin, the chief of the Weapons Department, sent someone to tell him that the Weapons Department had successfully manufactured the paper shell bullets conceived by Jiajing, and the effect was excellent.

And Lu Fang has been busy in recent days, cleaning up the unstable factors within the celebrant supervisor, and has long left this matter out of the clouds.

"Damn it, I almost forgot about it!"

Thinking so, Lu Fang immediately came back to his senses and reported respectfully to Jiajing.

"Your Majesty, at present, there has been a breakthrough on the side of the Weapons Division, and the paper shell bullet you drew on the drawing has been successfully restored, and it is said that the effect is very significant, the reloading speed of the fire gun has been greatly improved, and the charge has also stabilized!"

"Well, yes, yes!"

After listening to Lu Fang's report, Jiajing immediately breathed a sigh of relief, because making paper shell bullets actually doesn't require much high technical content.

It is only necessary to master the best ratio of gunpowder, and as for the other materials needed, they are very cheap and easy to obtain.

"In this way, with the help of black powder and paper shell bullets, the firecracker will be comprehensively improved in terms of range, power, and loading speed, and when the time comes to officially start the war with the Tatars, my Ming will have the advantage!"

Thinking so, Jiajing turned his gaze to Lu Fang and commanded.

"In that case, let's go to the Weapons Division to see the situation later!"

When Jiajing said this, he paused for a moment, and then added a sentence after that.

"By the way, call Yan Song and them together!"

"Obey, Your Majesty, the slave maid will go and inform Yan Ge Lao and them!"

Jiajing's words fell, and Lu Fang immediately responded without thinking.

After that, Lu Fang did not stay in the Qianqing Palace for too long, but left directly.

……

Forbidden City, Cabinet.

Today's cabinet is a little more relaxed than in the past, because there are not many things to deal with today.

After Xu Jie put aside the processed letter in his hand, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"If nothing else, this should be the last letter to be dealt with today!"

Thinking so, Xu Jie turned his gaze to the side, and Yan Song, who was closing his eyes and recuperating, took the lead in provoking the topic.

"Elder Yan Ge, have you heard, the imperial court will issue the second issue of the newspaper soon!"

When Yan Song heard this, he opened his cloudy eyes with considerable difficulty, and only after looking Xu Jie up and down did he respond.

"It's a good thing, after this tea and dinner, I finally have a pastime, and I don't know what this second issue of the newspaper will write?"

After that, I saw Yan Song change his words, and then followed to confirm to Xu Jie.

"By the way, Elder Xu Ge, has the more than 80 million taels of silver been transported to the treasury?"

When Xu Jie heard this, his face suddenly showed bitterness, and after sighing helplessly, he responded.

"That's right, these more than 80 million taels of silver have been transported to the treasury through the hands of Jinyiwei a few days ago!"

"At present, the household department is still working overtime to count this batch of silver, and only after the count is completed and the amount of silver is confirmed to be correct, it can be allocated!"

After listening to Xu Jie's explanation, Yan Song did not comment on this, but only responded imperceptibly.

At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps from outside the cabinet, and everyone followed the voice, only to see a servant hurriedly entering the cabinet.

After entering the cabinet, the official turned his gaze to the direction where Yan Song and Xu Jie, arched his hand, and reported respectfully.

"Old Yuge, Grandpa Lu is asking to see you outside!"

"Well, let him in!"

As soon as the official's words fell, he saw Yan Song wave his hand quite casually and commanded.

"Yes, Yan Ge Lao!"

After hearing Yan Song's order, the official did not hesitate at all, and quickly took the order.

After the official left, Xu Jie, who was on the side, couldn't hold back the curiosity in his heart, and turned to Yan Song to ask.

"Elder Yan Ge, you said that Gonggong Lu came this time, could it be His Majesty's side, and what do we need to do?"

When Yan Song heard Xu Jie's words, he shook his head imperceptibly and responded without thinking.

"Not necessarily, a few days ago, at the court meeting, His Majesty officially passed a resolution to abolish the contemporary Yan Shenggong Kong Shangxian!"

"Besides, at present, there is nothing major happening in the DPRK and China!"

When Xu Jie heard this, he glanced at Yan Song without a trace, and said to himself silently.

"Hmph, Yan Song, you'll know next!"

Not long after, under the guidance of the previous official who had taken the order, Lu Fang stepped into the cabinet.

Everyone in the cabinet, under the leadership of Yan Song, the first assistant of the cabinet, got up from their seats one after another and saluted Lu Fang respectfully.

"I've seen Grandpa Lu!"

"Hmm."

Seeing this, Lu Fang only responded imperceptibly, and immediately went straight to the topic.

"I can't hide it, our family came here this time to follow His Majesty's will!"

"Your Majesty is going to the Weapons Division today to check on the situation, so I specially asked our family to come and inform you!"

When Lu Fang's words fell, everyone in the cabinet couldn't help but show a look of surprise on their faces.

Seeing this, Gao Gong on the side immediately plucked up his courage and confirmed to Lu Fang.

"Father-in-law Lu, could it be that the Weapons Division has come up with something new?"

As soon as Gao Gong's words fell, the rest of the cabinet also subconsciously turned their eyes to Lu Fang's body, and at this moment, their faces were full of curiosity.

Facing everyone's curious eyes, Lu Fang organized the language in his mind before facing everyone and explaining.

"Here's the thing, ...... a few days ago"

Under Lu Fang's explanation, everyone finally understood the purpose of their trip.

"Hey, Your Majesty is really talented and talented, and he has solved such a problem with such an understatement!"

Yan Shifan couldn't help but gasp after listening to Lu Fang's explanation, and at this moment, his face was full of shock.

And Zhang Juzheng, who was silent from the beginning, also keenly sensed from Lu Fang's narrative what kind of practicality this paper shell bullet designed by Jiajing had on the battlefield.

"Even if Lu Ban is alive, I'm afraid he won't be able to do it as subtle as Your Majesty, if this kind of paper shell bullet can be mass-produced, it will have an extremely terrifying increase in the range, power, loading speed, and reliability of the firecracker!"

Zhang Juzheng thought like this, and couldn't help but feel a strong sense of admiration in his heart.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Lu Fang hurriedly stopped the topic and proposed to everyone.

"Without further ado, let's go now, don't let Your Majesty wait too long!"

"Yes, Grandpa Lu!"

……

At this moment, the Weapons Division is very busy, and there are craftsmen in a hurry everywhere.

Not long ago, Lu Fang sent someone to send a message, saying that soon, His Majesty would come to the Ordnance Department with the cabinet to check the situation.

After Yi Bin got the news, he didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly organized the craftsmen under his command to make the final preparations.

"A few of you, hurry up and let them move the newly debugged cannon of our Ordnance Division to the side a little more and put it in the most conspicuous position!"

"Also, the fire gun and grenades, you must also pay more attention, and ......"

"Have you already tried these paper-shelled bullets?"

I saw Yi Bin stop suddenly, pointed to the paper bullets that were packed in the wooden box in front of him, stacked neatly, and asked.

Seeing this, the craftsman on the side immediately responded after thinking for a while.

"If you go back to your lordship, these paper-shelled bullets in the wooden box have all been tested!"

"Whew~ That's good!"

After listening to the report of his craftsmen, Yi Bin immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and then added with his hands behind his back.

"You all pay more attention to this official today, Gonggong Lu said before, as long as there are no major problems, Your Majesty will allocate silver to our weapons department and mass production!"

"When the time comes, your Yulu will be able to go up and rise a little higher, do you understand?"

"Yes, sir!"

As soon as Yi Bin's words fell, he saw that the group of craftsmen had a fiery look on their faces, and they responded in unison.

"Okay, you guys go and get busy next, and the official has to ...... too"

Before Yi Bin's words were finished, he only heard a rush of footsteps outside, and after a while, he saw a Xu official hurriedly running in front of Yi Bin and respectfully reported.

"Big ...... Your Majesty, Your Majesty and the Cabinet are almost ready to arrive at the Weapons Division! ”

After listening to the report of the official, Yi Bin suddenly came back to his senses, the panic on his face flashed, and he commanded in a deep voice.

"What, you guys come with me to meet the Holy Driver!"

"Yes, sir!"

After that, I saw Yi Bin with a few subordinates hurrying towards the Weapons Division.

……

Outside the Weapons Division, Jiajing looked at the Weapons Division, which was close at hand and heavily guarded, and his heart was full of expectations.

Seeing this, Yan Song, who was on the side, hurriedly patted Jiajing's ass.

"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that if the Weapons Division does not exaggerate, the paper-shelled bullets invented by you will soon come in handy on the battlefield, please forgive Weichen for being blunt, Lu Ban may be ashamed of himself compared to you!"

When Jiajing heard Yan Song's words, he immediately withdrew his gaze, waved his hand quite casually, and responded.

"Where, I've only done small things!"

Xu Jie, who was on the side, saw Yan Song slapping Jiajing's ass so shamelessly, and his heart was full of disdain.

"Hmph, Yan Song, you traitor who deceives and flatters, your cheeks are really getting thicker and thicker!"

"I'm eighty-one years old, and I can still say such shameless words, I'm sorry!"

At this moment, I saw Yi Bin with a few subordinates hurrying in front of Jiajing.

Immediately, I saw him kneeling on the ground with a 'plop' and pleading guilty to Jiajing.

"Weichen is late, and I hope Your Majesty will forgive you!"

"Alright, get up, lead the way!"

Jiajing didn't care about this, and after looking Yi Bin up and down, he ordered quite casually.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After Yi Bin received Jiajing's consent, he immediately got up from the ground and led the way in front quite eagerly, and then, under the guidance of Yi Bin, everyone entered the heavily guarded Weapons Division.

At this moment, the situation in the Weapons Division is the same as the last time everyone came, many craftsmen are busy with their own affairs, and they are not aware of the arrival of everyone.

Immediately, I saw Yi Bin leading everyone to the place where the paper shell bullets were placed earlier.

"Your Majesty, look, this is the paper shell bullet made by the Ordnance Division according to the drawings you made!"

I saw Yi Bin pointing with his finger, which was packed in a wooden box at the moment, and the paper-shelled bullets were neatly stacked, so reported.

"Oh, show it to me!"

As soon as Jiajing's words fell, Lu Fang on the side did not hesitate at all, and immediately stepped forward, picked up a paper bullet from the wooden box, and respectfully handed it to Jiajing.

Jiajing casually played with the paper shell bullet in his hand, it is true that the paper shell bullet made by the Ordnance Division here, although it was different from Jiajing's memory, but the rest of the place was very different.

At this moment, a craftsman soon stepped forward and explained the process for Jiajing.

"Your Majesty, this paper shell bullet was made by our Weapons Division according to the drawings you drew earlier!"

"The gunpowder contained in this paper shell bullet is also the best ratio obtained by our Ordnance Division after repeated tests, which not only takes into account the power, but also makes the charge more stable!"

After listening to the craftsman's explanation, Jiajing nodded imperceptibly, turned his gaze to the people behind him, and commanded.

"If you want to, you can pick it up and take a look!"

As soon as Jiajing's words fell, Yan Shifan and Zhang Juzheng stepped forward, each picked up a paper bullet from the wooden box, and observed it carefully.

From the moment Yan Shifan came into contact with the paper shell bullet, he understood that the structure of this little thing in his hand was not complicated.

The outside of the paper shell bullet was wrapped in cardboard, and inside was the gunpowder that had already been assembled, in addition, there was a bullet head at the top, not only that, Yan Shifan also smelled a little grease from it.

"Before, Gonggong Lu once said that applying grease to paper shell bullets is to facilitate preservation, and this is also a method that His Majesty came up with!"

When Yan Shifan thought of this, a trace of admiration suddenly arose in his heart.

Zhang Juzheng on the other side, looking at the paper shell bullet in his hand, couldn't help but squint his eyes slightly, as the secretary of the military department, Zhang Juzheng realized the huge use of paper shell bullets on the battlefield early on.

And when Zhang Juzheng really saw the real thing, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

This kind of paper shell bullet is not complicated in structure, and if it is mass-produced, it will not cost too much silver, and this paper shell bullet will have an extremely obvious improvement in the range, power, loading speed, and reliability of the firearm!

If this kind of paper-shelled bullet is gradually installed in our Ming army, it will be a great improvement to the combat effectiveness of the army.

At this moment, I saw Jiajing put down the paper bullet in his hand and commanded.

"Let's go test it and see what this paper shell bullet is, if all goes well, I plan to equip it to the Divine Machine Battalion first!"

When Yi Bin heard this, his expression immediately turned grim, and he saw that he called a craftsman and whispered a few words in his ear before he spoke.

"Obey, Your Majesty, please come with Weichen!" (End of chapter)