Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

The general of Yunguo is in the new location of Shenji Institute.

Xiao Cheng put on his usual robe again, and came here under the guise of experts from Sticky Pole, Dongchang, and the Forbidden Army.

But this time, what was shown to Xiao Cheng on the school field of Shenji Institute was a cast iron gun barrel that was black and thick enough for a person to hug!
"Your Majesty the Emperor, this is our newly developed artillery!"

The one who introduced to Xiao Cheng this time was not Gongshuban, but a foreigner with profound facial features, golden hair and beard, and a pair of green eyes.

At this time, this foreign barbarian was speaking fluent Central Plains mandarin, and respectfully said to Xiao Cheng:

"Your Majesty, this cannon is made of poured steel, with gunpowder as the firing charge."

"The projectiles of this artillery are mainly spherical solid bullets made of stone, iron, lead and other materials. It can also fire hollow explosive bullets in field battles or water battles. It can also fire chain bullets, shotgun bullets and other ammunition."

"The user can change the range according to the amount of gunpowder through the cylindrical lugs on both sides of the center of gravity of the gun body, and calculate the trajectory according to the parabola."

"Once this cannon is fired, the range can be as far as seven or eight miles away. It is so powerful that it can destroy several miles with one shot!"

Historically, the iron cannons and fire blankets previously equipped by the Yun army only appeared on a large scale during the Southern Song Dynasty.The long spindle-shaped front-loading smoothbore artillery in front of us did not appear until the middle and late Ming Dynasty.

With the help of Goldfinger, Xiao Cheng has advanced gunpowder technology for hundreds of years in just over a year, which is really amazing!
At this moment, Xiao Cheng, looking at the cannon placed in front of him, frowned slightly, and said:

"How much does this thing weigh?"

The foreigner bowed slightly and said:
"This is the most powerful artillery that can be built so far. According to the weight unit of the Central Plains, it weighs 1 catties."

The power of this cannon is really not small, even those high-ranking warriors can hardly protect themselves from the cannonballs.

But the weight of this is as high as 1 kilograms, and it is difficult to move, which immediately makes the value of this artillery greatly reduced!
Perhaps because he was worried that Xiao Cheng would be disappointed and dissatisfied, the foreigner hastily continued to explain:

"Your Majesty the Emperor, this is a large cannon specially built for the tall and thick city walls of the Central Plains. It is more powerful, and the weight is naturally a bit surprising."

"We can also build some small cannons. Although the power is much lower, the weight can be reduced to two hundred catties, and the range can be three or four miles. Putting it into your majesty's army, it is definitely more powerful than iron cannons and fire felts. too much!"

Xiao Cheng naturally knew that once this artillery can be used in the military, it will have an astonishing impact.

Looking at the foreigner in front of him, Xiao Chengjin waved his hand and said:
"Fire a cannon and let me see!"

Hearing that Xiao Cheng agreed to test the cannon, the foreigner was overjoyed, and quickly asked Xiao Cheng to take the crowd and step back for now.

When Xiao Cheng retreated to a safe area, the officials of the Shenji Institute hurriedly offered a pair of earplugs and motioned Xiao Cheng to put them on.

Xiao Cheng waved his hands casually, looking at the artillery in the distance with scorching eyes.

Charge, reload, adjust the angle, and ignite the fuse.

After a while, only a "boom" was heard.

As the smoke rose, the sound of the cannon firing resounded through the world, deafening.Even if Xiao Cheng was well prepared at this time, he was still shaken by the strong impact and his ears rang.

Even if the master guards and officials on the side continued to say something to Xiao Cheng with expressions of nervous concern, he could only feel that the world fell into a strange dead silence, and he could not hear any sound.

After being in a trance for a while, Xiao Cheng came back to his senses a little bit, clasped his ears, and said with a wry smile:

"This hearing power is too outstanding, but it's not a good thing."

Xiao Cheng's current cultivation base has reached the mysterious realm above the realm of the gods on land, and his facial features

Ability in various aspects such as body sense and physical fitness have long been similar to heaven and man.

Generally, as long as he thinks about it, even if he only relies on his own ability, it will be difficult to escape his induction for any disturbance within a hundred miles.

Because of this, for Xiao Cheng who hadn't thought of this just now, the sound of the artillery firing seemed too loud!
The officials accompanying him said in shock:
"Your Majesty, do you feel unwell? Would you like to call the imperial physician for consultation?"

For Xiao Cheng, it was not difficult to catch the cannonball head-on, so how could he be hurt by the sound of the cannon fire?
Xiao Cheng waved his hand directly, and walked forward quickly.

At this time, there was still white smoke slowly rising from the muzzle of the huge artillery.Close to the gun body, you can even feel the scorching hot temperature on it.

Xiao Cheng raised his head again and looked at the place where the shells hit in the distance.

At this time, on the ground, there appeared a pothole with a width of more than several feet and a depth of more than ten feet.In the pit, dozens of kilograms of iron bullets were embedded in the deepest part of the pit.On the side, there are still dark traces left by gunpowder.

With such power, the eyelids of the generals of the imperial army who followed Xiao Cheng jumped.

Zhao Yun couldn't hide his surprise and said:

"It's so powerful, it's amazing! If you can build dozens of cannons at once and bombard the Xia Kingdom's city, even the strongest city built with the Mohist Sanhe soil will be hard to resist!"

At this time, Xiao Cheng did not show any surprised expression, but looked at the cannon body, and said in a deep voice:
"If this cannon is fired continuously, how many times can it last?"

Xiao Cheng knew very well that what checks and balances the development of artillery technology is often the pouring technology of artillery.

If the technology is not good enough, no matter how powerful the cannon is, it will easily explode!
But when he heard Xiao Cheng's sudden question, the foreigner was startled.

His majesty the emperor is worthy of being a great emperor who can govern the prosperous and vast Yunguo, with a strong military force, and whose reputation has even spread overseas! But just by looking at it, you can easily find out the disadvantages of this cannon place.

At this time, he has a more respectful face and a more humble tone:

"Return to His Majesty, this cannon was built with the help of the most exquisite craftsmen in Yunguo, and it can be fired up to a hundred times at a time. It can be fired fifty or sixty times, and it will stop."

For this unexpected number, Xiao Cheng expressed his satisfaction, he couldn't help but nodded, and said:
"Yes, enough is enough!"

Xiao Cheng paused, then turned to look at the foreigner, smiled, and said:

"Tang Ruowang, you have made great achievements in building artillery, what reward do you need from me?"

The foreign barbarian in front of him is the famous Tang Ruowang in history!
【Blue Training Card, Learning from the West to the East】

[Card effect: After using it, you will get Xu Guangqi, Matteo Ricci, and Tang Ruowang. 】

[Card description:]

[Xu Guangqi, courtesy name Zixian, pseudonym Xuanhu, posthumous posthumous title Wending, native of Shanghai, Jinshi of Wanli, official to Chongzhen Dynasty Minister of Rites and Bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, cabinet minister.

In 1603, he became a Catholic, and his Christian name was Paul.He studied Western science and technology from Matteo Ricci earlier, such as astronomy, calendar, mathematics, measurement and water conservancy. He devoted his life to the research of science and technology and wrote diligently. He was an active promoter of introducing and absorbing European science and technology. Cultural exchanges have made important contributions. 】

[Strength 40, Literature 87, Wisdom 90, Morality 88, Age 28, Domination 26, Politics 88, Charm 80, Loyalty 100, Ambition 48]

[Ricci, courtesy name Xitai, Italian.Catholic Jesuit missionary and scholar. In 1582 (the tenth year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty), he was sent to China as a missionary until his death in BJ in 1610. He was one of the earliest missionaries of Catholicism in China for 28 years.

its in china
Propagated Catholic teachings and created the "Ricci Rules".Matteo Ricci spread the knowledge of geometry, geography and humanism of the West to the Chinese society, opened up the atmosphere of the late Ming scholar-bureaucrats to learn Western learning, and promoted the cultural exchange between China and the West. 】

[Strength 27, Literature 83, Wisdom 89, Morality 81, Age 30, Domination 21, Politics 70, Charm 85, Loyalty 100, Ambition 60]

【Tang Ruowang, courtesy name Daowei, native of Cologne, Germany, Catholic Jesuit missionary. He came to Macau in 1620 (the 48th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty) and lived in China for 47 years. He went through the Ming and Qing dynasties. He was one of the most important Jesuits who came to China after Matteo Ricci.

Tang Ruowang assisted Xu Guangqi in compiling the "Chongzhen Almanac".It marks the trend of Chinese astronomy entering into the development of world astronomy.

After being ordered by Emperor Chongzhen, he successfully built a cannon and completed the book "Fire Attack".This book spreads the knowledge of artillery manufacturing in Europe in the 16th century, and is the most authoritative work on Western cannons in the late Ming Dynasty]

[Strength 22, Literature 86, Wisdom 91, Morality 90, Age 34, Domination 8, Politics 72, Charm 82, Loyalty 100, Ambition 51]

The three people summoned by this training card are not ordinary civil servants.

It is a rare kind of precious talent who is good at mathematics, calendar, astronomy, chemistry, physics, measurement, and water conservancy.

Although in this world, science is often not talked about.But such talents are still indispensable!
After getting these three people, Xiao Cheng quickly made arrangements.

Xu Guangqi was arranged to go to Si Nong Si, and Matteo Ricci went to Si Tian Jian.And this Tang Ruowang, who knew how to study firearms, was sent by Xiao Cheng to the Shenji Institute, and together with Gongshuban and others, he began to study artillery.

Because of the systematic knowledge he mastered, Tang Ruowang quickly completed the heavy research task from Gongshuban, and then Xiao Cheng researched artillery technology as expected!
At this time, when Tang Ruowang heard Xiao Cheng asking him what reward he wanted, his green eyes moved slightly, and he quickly bowed respectfully, saying:
"I would like to implore Your Majesty to allow me to spread my lord's faith in Dayun Kingdom!"

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly.

Spread the faith.
Looking at Tang Ruowang's eager eyes, Xiao Cheng pondered for a moment, then nodded and said:

"Can!"

When Tang Ruowang heard the words, he was overjoyed immediately, and hurriedly bowed down and said excitedly:
"My great majesty, thank you for your kindness and kindness!"

Xiao Cheng raised his hand slightly, and said seriously:

"But what I want to say is that you can preach, but you can't force the people to believe in religion, and you can't force the people to change the customs of the Central Plains. If you can't do this, don't blame me for taking back the right to preach!"

Anyway, there are already Buddhism and Taoism in Yunguo.Every year there are several debates on Buddhism and Taoism, fiercely competing for folk believers.That being the case, Xiao Cheng doesn't mind having one more.

After all, the triangular structure is the most stable!
When Tang Ruowang heard Xiao Cheng's conditions at this time, he did not hesitate at all, nodded confidently, and said:

"This is natural, my lord will never force anyone to believe in him!"

don't force, hehe
Hearing these words, Xiao Cheng raised his brows again, and there seemed to be a playful smile on the corner of his mouth, but he didn't say anything.

"Decree, Tang Ruowang has made meritorious service in the development of cannons, and he will be named as a member of the Ministry of Industry, Wailang, and given the official seal of the official robe, and the document will be reported to him, and he will be allowed to preach on his own!"

"In addition, dispatch the Ministry of Industry and the Shenji Institute to dispatch Tang Ruowang's subordinates and order them to supervise the construction of [-] artillery pieces immediately, and send them to the frontline army in Yicheng County after one month. There must be no mistakes!"

Because Xiao Cheng said that in March next year, he will hunt with Emperor Xia in the capital of Xia Kingdom.So at this time, Wu Zixu's troops are desperately attacking Yicheng prefectures and counties.

The Xia Army of Yicheng County, under the command of Wu Zhengping, surrounded Shuzhou City, surrounded by many hard fortified villages, desperately resisting, and slowing down the speed of the Yun Army.

And this cannon is very powerful, and it comes very quickly.
It's time, it's the best time to storm the city!
After Tang Ruowang came to Yunguo, all he came into contact with were people from the Shenji Institute. The biggest official in Yunguo he had met before was a member of the Ministry of Industry, Wailang.

So for him, this is a big official position!
Tang Ruowang was even more excited about the emperor of Yun Kingdom who allowed him to preach, and was able to reuse him in this way. He hurriedly imitated other officials of Yun Kingdom, saluted in a somewhat nondescript way, and said respectfully:
"I, no, I am a minister. Thank you, His Majesty the Great Emperor. I will swear in the name of the Lord that I will be loyal to my Majesty to the death!"

He is worthy of being the great emperor who ruled the incomparably rich Yun Kingdom and created the unprecedented imperial examination system!
Such a great, benevolent, wise, and broad-minded emperor can only be compared with the legendary "Philosopher King"!
Xiao Cheng looked at Tang Ruowang with reverence in his eyes, and couldn't help but chuckled, not taking Tang Ruowang's compliments to heart at all.

In history, Emperor Chongzhen also used him heavily.However, when the Manchus entered the customs later, it did not prevent him from choosing to serve the Emperor of the Manchus and build artillery for the Manchus in order to preach.
With a smile on his face, Xiao Cheng continued to pile up Tang Ruowang's cakes and said:

"Although you are from another country, your face and skin color are different from my people in Dayun. But don't worry, I am not a narrow-minded person. As long as I do my best and do my job with all my heart, I will reward you generously!"

"When you have *** Houjue, when you persuade others to believe in religion, it will naturally be more convincing!"

Tang Ruowang's expression was extremely excited, his green eyes widened, and he said in a vibrating voice:

"Yes!"
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