I, the queen and the father, start with a deer as a horse

"call--"

After getting permission, Lao Bai took a deep breath, held something that looked like a rocker, and started to rotate.

Bang bang bang bang!

moment.

The deafening sound spread throughout the shooting range.

The firelight poured towards the position of the target.

In just a few breaths, the wooden target was smashed to pieces.

"This"

When the strong men around saw this scene, they all widened their eyes and showed expressions of disbelief.

Side by side of Fang Xiu, the little empress also shrank her pupils when she saw this, her mind was shaken, and there was only one thought in her mind.

"This musket looks strange, but it is so powerful!"

【Mood value 2000】

A cold system prompt sounded.

Fang Xiu subconsciously glanced at the little empress, then at the man with the scarred face, and asked, "Did you develop this musket?"

The man with the scar face replied hastily: "The words back to Lord Hou were made by the little ones."

Fang Xiu showed admiration on his face, and said: "Good job. From now on, this musket will be named after your surname, called the white musket, and after improvement, it will be sent to the workshop to produce a batch."

When the man with the scar face heard this, his face showed excitement, and he hurriedly said: "Thank you, Lord Hou!"

Fang Xiu waved his hand and said: "You have developed such a sharp weapon for the imperial court, I should thank you."

As soon as the voice fell, a shout sounded not far away.

"Fang Xiang!"

Fang Xiang?

What kind of face?
Scarface and the other craftsmen were slightly taken aback, subconsciously looking at the person coming.

After seeing the face of the person coming, they hurriedly saluted: "Master Dean!"

The middle-aged man called Mr. Dean came to Fang Xiu in a hurry, without breathing evenly, he saluted respectfully: "Han Dao, the dean of Engineering Academy, pay my respects to Prime Minister Fang!"

As soon as this word comes out.

Scarface and the rest of the craftsmen looked at Fang Xiu in unison, with a look of bewilderment in their eyes.

Isn't he some marquis?

Why did the dean call him Prime Minister Fang?

Fang Xiu seemed to see their doubts, and with a warm smile on his face, he explained: "Just now I forgot to introduce myself to everyone, Xiu below, holds the post of prime minister in the imperial court, and is also the Marquis of Jiannan personally appointed by His Majesty. .”

The voice fell.

The craftsmen were all shocked.

The very handsome looking young man in front of him turned out to be Fang Xiu, the prime minister of the great cadre known as the "Regent of Qian and Zhou" in the legend!

"My little one, meet Fang Xiang!"

The craftsmen knelt down with apprehension on their faces.

Seeing this, Fang Xiu waved his hands and said, "There is no need to perform such a grand ceremony, let's all get up."

Although these craftsmen are now recruited as teachers of the Engineering Academy, they were all low-status craftsmen before, and they have never seen any big shots.

In their eyes, as the dean of the Imperial Academy, he is already a first-class big shot.

The Marquis is a big shot among big shots.

And Fang Xiang is the top big shot in the world.

Facing Fang Xiang, they only felt that their legs were weak, and they couldn't get any strength at all.

"Fang Xiang told you to get up, hurry up."

Seeing that they were still kneeling on the ground, Han Dao, the dean of the Academy of Engineering, hurriedly opened his mouth to remind them.

The craftsmen slowed down for a while, calmed down a little, and finally got up from the ground, stood there with their heads down, not daring to look at Fang Xiu.

Seeing this, Fang Xiu wanted to say something to ease the atmosphere, but felt that it was unnecessary, so he went straight to the point and said: "The truth is that I am here this time to inspect the four major academies. Among the four academies, your engineering academy has the most important task. And the most money has been allocated to you.

You are also very competitive, and you have researched a lot in the past three months, which is due to Han Dao's contribution and your contribution.

Today's truth wants to tell you that no matter whether you have achieved any research results, don't be discouraged. As long as you have ideas and put them into practice, the imperial court will provide you with a steady stream of money.

If research results can be produced, such as the flying shuttle developed before, the imperial court will reward them greatly!The imperial court has always been stingy with meritorious ministers!I hope you know this! "

When Fang Xiu said this, he looked at the man with the scar face and continued: "This time, you developed the white musket, which provided more choices for the soldiers of the imperial court. You should be rewarded. The truth is decided. Among them, set up the firearms hall, and you will be the head of the hall.

From now on, your salary will be tripled. In addition, you will be rewarded with 1000 taels of silver. Anyone who participated in the research and development of the white musket can also stand up and be rewarded with the truth. "

As soon as this word comes out.

The man with the scar face was stunned.

He never thought that he would be appointed as the head of the Firearms Hall and receive a reward of 1000 taels of silver just by putting his ideas into practice and making a new type of musket.

What is the concept of 1000 taels of silver?
If he was still in the previous workshop, he might not be able to earn this amount in his whole life.

The rest of the craftsmen were also dumbfounded when they heard this, and then envied and hated.

They looked at the scarred face with extremely complicated eyes, and envy accounted for more of the many emotions.

At this moment, how much they wished that they were the ones who developed this new musket!
"Why are you standing still! Don't thank you!"

Han Dao reached out and poked the scar-faced man's arm, reminding him.

The man with the scar face was in a daze for a second, then hurriedly knelt down: "Thank you, Mr. Fang!"

Fang Xiu waved his hands and said, "You don't need to be too polite, just get up."

"Thank you Fangxiang!"

The man with the scar face got up, his rough face was full of excitement.

"You continue to do your own thing, and go shopping by yourself."

Fang Xiu looked at them, waved his hands, and turned away with the little empress.

The craftsmen didn't dare to make mistakes, and stood in place dutifully until Fang Xiu left, then they got together and discussed loudly.

The content of the discussion is nothing more than how to envy the man with the scar face, and hope that one day he can develop something that will have a great effect on the court.

the other side.

Fang Xiu and the little empress left the shooting range and returned to the Academy of Engineering.

Han Dao, the dean of the Academy of Engineering, followed behind the two of them, not daring to speak.

Because it wasn't until a stick of incense that he discovered that the handsome young master next to Fang Xiang was actually His Majesty who was visiting in private.

From the beginning to the end, His Majesty did not reveal his identity.

Therefore, he didn't know whether he should pretend to be a fool or salute to His Majesty.

Just when he hesitated.

Fang Xiu's voice suddenly sounded.

"Han Dao, what new research results have the Academy of Engineering produced recently?"

Han Dao heard this question, thought for a while, and replied:

"For Prime Minister Hui Fang, apart from firearms, the current research of the Academy of Engineering mainly has two directions, one is how to use cement to build houses, and the other is to cooperate with the uncle to realize the application of steam engines.

The former has achieved some results, and many gentlemen in the academy have developed a method to build six-story or even ten-story high-rise buildings with cement, while the progress of the latter is relatively slow at present."

Fang Xiu nodded and said, "The application of the steam engine is indeed not easy. You can achieve the results you have achieved so far, and the truth is that you are quite satisfied."

"Engineering Academy is able to have today, all thanks to Fang Xiang's care."

Han Dao breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly said.

Fang Xiu glanced at him, waved his hands and said, "Okay, let's go to the medical school to have a look at the truth, you should go."

"The officer will leave!"

Han Dao subconsciously glanced at the little empress, hurriedly saluted, turned and left.

In just a moment, he disappeared from the sight of Fang Xiu and the little empress.

"Your Majesty still thinks that it is meaningless for me to build the Four Great Academies?"

After Han Dao left, Fang Xiu looked at the little empress, raised his eyebrows, and asked.

The little empress fell silent when she heard this question.

To be honest, before coming here, she was very puzzled by Fang Xiu spending so much money to build the so-called four major academies.

After all, the imperial court has Guozijian, which is enough to cultivate talents.

In addition, there are various academies in various states and prefectures, and their existence can also play a supplementary role to the Guozijian.

The so-called four major academies are all studying miscellaneous studies, which are really like chicken ribs, tasteless to eat, and it is a pity to discard them.

Until today, I visited the Agricultural College and Engineering College.

She just found out.

It turned out that the role played by the four major academies was completely different from what she had imagined.

The Agricultural Academy specializes in agriculture, and the so-called method of increasing food production researched by it is completely possible.

One day in the future, everything that the Dean of the Agricultural Academy said will become a reality.

The value of this agricultural academy is worth hundreds of other academies!
There is also the Academy of Engineering, not to mention other things they study.

As far as the white musket she saw with her own eyes today, it is so powerful!It can be said to be an artifact!
This kind of weapon can withstand thousands of troops without using a few on the city wall!
And this is only the result of three months after the establishment of the Academy.

As time goes by, there will only be more and more research and developments that are of great use to the court.

At that time, the strength of the imperial court will definitely be greatly enhanced!

after all.

The reason why the imperial court was able to change from a small and declining country bullied by Zhou and Yan to the behemoth it is today is entirely due to Fang Xiu's research and development in two or three years!

Small things like sugar and monosodium glutamate, big things like firearms and commercial taxes. These are the most fundamental reasons for the rise of Daqian.

"Fang Xiu is a bastard, although he often bullies me, he is really powerful!"

"When facing a decision, he can always make the most correct decision. In addition, he can always take a long-term view. Compared with him, whether it is me or civil and military officials, it is no exaggeration to say that he is short-sighted. .”

"In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Prime Minister Zhuge, who knows astronomy at the top and geography at the bottom, I'm afraid he may not be able to match him!"

This idea popped up in Wu Mingkong's mind, and then it got out of hand.

【Mood value 5000】

Wu Mingkong looked at Fang Xiu, with complicated emotions welling up in his heart, he couldn't help but said, "Sometimes I feel that you might really be a god in the sky, able to foretell the future."

Fang Xiu was startled, and asked, "Why did Your Majesty say that?"

Wu Mingkong was silent for a few breaths, and said: "When I was on the shooting range just now, that man operated a white musket. I paid attention to your reaction, and you didn't seem surprised. In addition, what you said before Gatling always gave me a lot of trouble. A sense that you've seen similar firearms before."

Fang Xiudao: "Your Majesty is indeed Your Majesty. I have indeed seen this kind of firearm before, but I only saw it on drawings. It was drawn by a man named Gatlin."

Hearing this, Wu Mingkong showed curiosity, and said, "Since the man has already drawn the blueprint, why didn't he make it?"

Fang Xiudao: "Because he feels that this firearm has flaws, and it is not as good as the firearm developed by another man named Ma Keqin, which is more suitable for the battlefield."

Gatling's operation requires shaking the handle, which is bulky, complicated and difficult to control.

Especially the action of shaking the handle must be kept at a constant speed throughout the whole process. Once it is shaken too fast, it is very likely to cause a jam.

But in the tense environment of the battlefield, this is almost inevitable!

In comparison, the Maxim, which can use the recoil of gunpowder to complete automatic circulation, has a simple structure, light weight, easy portability, and high reliability, and is more suitable for the current army.

For the little empress.

Both Gatlin and Maxim are completely unfamiliar names.

Hearing Fang Xiu's words, she was slightly taken aback, and asked curiously, "What kind of firearm did Maxim develop?"

Fang Xiudao: "The firearms workshop is already in production. After a while, I will take one for His Majesty to taste."

Hearing this, Wu Mingkong understood that he was not talking nonsense, but something real.

But since this kind of firearm has defects, why did Fang Xiu ask the craftsmen of the Engineering Academy to produce it and give him a big reward?
"You know that this kind of firearm has defects, why didn't you tell the people in the Academy of Engineering just now?"

Wu Mingkong asked suspiciously.

Fang Xiudao: "Firstly, this kind of firearm has flaws now. After being perfected in the future, the flaws may not be unable to become bright spots. Second, I hope to stimulate the research and development enthusiasm of the Engineering Academy through the white musket. Only by letting the craftsmen see the real Benefits, will be devoted to research and development."

"I didn't expect that it was just such an unexpected thing that you thought about so much in such a short time."

Wu Mingkong said, looking at Fang Xiu with a strange look in his eyes.

"Does your majesty want to say that the minister is very powerful?"

Fang Xiu frowned, and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, your majesty should have already understood the fact that this minister is very powerful?"

Hearing this, Wu Mingkong instantly understood another meaning, his pretty face blushed, he spat, and said angrily, "Shameless!"

"Your Majesty is wrong."

Fang Xiu looked as if he was not ashamed, but rather proud.

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong had nothing to do with him, he was silent for a while, and said: "Mingxiu Academy, Agricultural Academy, Engineering Academy, all of them have been visited, and there is only one medical school left, after reading it, go back to the palace."

Fang Xiu hesitated for a moment, and said, "I think there is no need to go to the medical school?"

Wu Mingkong asked curiously, "Why?"

Fang Xiu thought for a while, and explained in her ear: "At present, the medical school mainly studies the structure of the human body. Yesterday, Chang'an Prefecture Yin just sent a few prisoners to be executed. I think, if there is no accident , the students of the medical school are studying it carefully."

Wu Mingkong didn't understand what he meant, his eyes showed doubts, and he asked, "What are you studying?"