Back to the end of the Ming Dynasty to engage in infrastructure construction

Chapter 129 The Weapon of the Nation
"Droplet transmission? The droplets you mentioned, do you mean saliva?"

Xu Guangqi asked for advice seriously.

His address to Zhao Cheng changed again, from Mr. Zhao to Mister.

Although it's only a word difference, it can be seen that the attitude is obviously more respectful.

"That's right, it's the spit star." Zhao Cheng said.

"The saliva star can actually spread the plague? Is this why people get sick when they talk face to face?"

Once the plague spreads, people dare not contact each other for fear of getting sick.

Especially for those who have been infected with the disease, everyone fears them like snakes and scorpions.

Everyone knows that the disease will be transmitted if the distance is close, but the specific reason is not clear.

Of course Xu Guangqi knew how important it would be to prevent the plague if the cause of the infection could be determined.

"Yes! That's the reason. If everyone wears a mask, the spread of disease can be greatly reduced.

This mask from our strong real estate has the best effect.However, the price is not low, and ordinary people may not be able to afford it.

For those who have the conditions, covering the mouth and nose with a piece of cloth can also have a certain effect. "

Covering the mouth and nose with a cloth can at least reduce the droplets.

"I wonder how much this mask is worth?" Xu Guangqi asked.

"At least two pennies. This is still the price of our strong land."

"Two pennies are not bad..."

"However, this thing needs to be replaced on a regular basis. Daily replacement is preferable.

If it is in a crowded place, such as on the court, it is best to replace it every two hours. "

Before Xu Guangqi finished speaking, Zhao Cheng interrupted him.

This time, Xu Guangqi was silent.

If it's two cents a piece and you can use it until it's broken, then that's nothing. There are probably many people who can afford it.

But if it needs to be replaced every day, as Zhao Cheng said, ordinary people can't afford it.

"This fabric is so strange, how is it produced?" Xu Guangqi asked.

"This is related to the secret of our strong land. Only our strong land can produce it." Zhao Cheng said.

Now that he said so, Xu Guangqi didn't ask any more questions.

In fact, small masks look simple, but the technical difficulty of production is actually great.

Fortunately, other things are mainly non-woven fabrics, melt-blown fabrics and other modern materials used in it.

In particular, meltblown cloth is the core material of masks and a product of the petrochemical industry.

During the period of time visible to the naked eye, the strong land must not be produced, and can only be bought from the system mall.

"Burn old clothes, bathe people, wash hair, get rid of fleas, lice, kill mosquitoes.

At the same time, wearing a mask to prevent the spread of droplets... These means of treating the plague, sir, are really strange and admirable. "

Xu Guangqi nodded repeatedly, admiring Zhao Cheng.

"Is this firecracker also made by Mr. Can you let the old man take a look?"

Finally, Xu Guangqi's eyes fell on the musket carried by a sergeant beside him.

This is the sergeant maintaining order in the refugee camp, with a bayonet on his musket.

"of course can."

After Zhao Cheng signaled, the sergeant took off the musket and handed it to Xu Guangqi with both hands.

Xu Guangqi rubbed his hand, trembling slightly.

"This gun is so precise. Compared with the Lumi gun, it is even worse!

What's the range of this gun?What about power?And that golden pistol, may it be mass-produced, sir? "

Xu Guangqi turned into a curious baby and asked again and again.

Zhao Cheng smiled.

"This firecracker is called a smoothbore gun, commonly known as the Zhuge God Gun. This can be purchased in bulk.

But for production, we have the technology, but there are some problems in the actual operation.

Mr. Xu, would you like to take charge of the specific work and come to build a factory to mass-produce this musket? "

Zhao Cheng managed to frame Xu Guangqi, of course he had to make the best use of him and let him do some specific leadership work.

"Mass-produce this Zhuge god gun? Can I try the power of this god gun?" Xu Guangqi asked.

"Of course." Zhao Cheng nodded, took the gun himself, and put the fixed ammunition in it.

"Oh? This is..."

Xu Guangqi is very familiar with firecrackers, and he can see the mystery of fixed ammunition at a glance.

"This is called fixed ammunition. The amount of ammunition and projectiles in this paper bag is just enough for one shot. On the battlefield, you don't have to worry about the soldiers loading too much or too little ammunition because of nervousness." Zhao Cheng explained. road.

"Wonderful! Really wonderful!"

Xu Guangqi couldn't help clapping his hands.

"Such a wonderful idea, how did you come up with it, sir? This question looks simple, but it is extremely practical, and it solves the big trouble in actual combat!"

"Hehe! I got it by chance." Zhao Cheng smiled lightly.

As far as fixed ammunition is concerned, it is indeed completely achievable with the technology of this era.

It's just that sometimes seemingly simple ideas may not be conceivable after you get used to it.

After reloading, Zhao Cheng handed the gun to Xu Guangqi, and motioned Xu Guangqi to hit a low wall a hundred paces away.

Xu Guangqi was a little puzzled.

This distance is a bit far.

But since Zhao Cheng hinted like this, there was a reason for it.

Xu Guangqi pulled the trigger towards the low wall.

boom!
There was a sound, and dust was seen rising from a distance.

"Hit?"

Xu Guangqi shivered slightly, a little in disbelief.

A low wall a hundred paces away can hit with one shot?
"This firecracker has a certain hit rate at about a hundred paces. Moreover, it can penetrate cotton armor. Even at a distance of two hundred paces, it has a certain power."

"Good! Good stuff!"

Xu Guangqi stroked the musket, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it.

"This sharp knife..."

"It's called a bayonet. It can be removed when shooting, and it can be installed if the enemy rushes forward."

Zhao Cheng demonstrated it to Xu Guangqi.

Xu Guangqi followed suit and took a breath of air.

"The sharp weapon of the country! This is really the sharp weapon of the country! With this magical weapon, why worry about the immortality of the Tartars, and the restlessness of the bandits!"

Xu Guangqi looked excited.

"Then Mr. Xu is willing to stay and preside over the construction workshop in our strong land to make this Zhuge god gun?

I not only have the Zhuge God Gun here, but also many interesting things.Such as "Geometry".Mr. Xu can visit our school. "Zhao Cheng looked enthusiastic and smiled like a wolf grandma.

Xu Guangqi was slightly taken aback.

A thought flashed through his mind.

If this kind of sharp weapon of the country is to be produced on a large scale, it needs permission from the imperial court!
Making private weapons and armor is a capital offense!
However, in recent years, the imperial court has turned a blind eye to this aspect.

There are not a few side generals who privately build armour.

Fortunately, Zhao Cheng found him, and the country's sharp weapon was in his hands.

Having him in charge of the overall situation can ensure that the country's sharp weapon will not fall into the hands of others and can be used by the court, and it can also ensure that this young man will not go astray.

(End of this chapter)