My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 730 Jinyiwei Xie Feng
Xie Feng pricked up his ears and listened to someone in the hall discussing the gossip of the military camp at the north entrance of the port.

According to these people, the military camp to the north of the port was originally just a local garrison, and the management was not strict. Some traders were even allowed to do business at the entrance of the military camp.

But just some time ago, the garrison in the military camp suddenly changed, and at the same time, no one was allowed to approach. Some unsuspecting people who accidentally broke into the vicinity of the military camp were immediately sent to the government, although usually they were only fined a small amount. But it still aroused the curiosity of many people.

In addition, according to some people who were arrested for being close to the military camp, there was a constant "crackling" sound in the military camp all day long, just like setting off firecrackers, and they didn't know what they were doing.
When Xie Feng heard this, he immediately thought of firearms. Although firearms have been used on a large scale in the military, most people don't know much about firearms.

"It must be the Shenji Battalion. Why did they suddenly come to Beizheng Port? Shouldn't they be stationed in the capital or go out to suppress the rebellion?"

Xie Feng thought to himself, but no matter what, this is definitely a very valuable clue.

In fact, Xie Feng wanted to hear more about the firearms workshop. They already knew that Dahan had a large-scale firearms workshop in Beizheng Port, but they didn't know its location, let alone what kind of weapons were produced in it. firearm?
That night, the men sent by Xie Feng came back one after another and reported what they had learned. Some of them also mentioned the military camp to the north of the port, and it was suspected that the Shenji Battalion was stationed there.

So Xie Feng ordered that two people be sent to investigate near the military camp tomorrow. Although there was a risk of being caught, as long as they insisted that they were not familiar with the situation in Beizheng Port, there should be no problems.

After a day of waiting, the two men who were sent out finally came back to report. As soon as one of them approached the military camp, he was caught by a patrolling soldier. He handed it over to the government and fined him a hundred coins, and then he was released. Didn't get any useful information.

But the other spy was very lucky. He avoided the patrolling soldiers and successfully got closer to the military camp, and saw the situation inside the military camp.

"General Flag, I saw the soldiers inside were holding firearms and were practicing in formation. They were almost the same as our Shenji Battalion. The only difference was that the firearms they used seemed to be more advanced than ours and they could use them without a match rope. Light the gunpowder!”

This spy is not only smart, but also observes very carefully, and can even see the subtle differences in muskets.

"How is it possible that gunpowder can be ignited without a match?"

Xie Feng's eyes widened in shock. He had been exposed to muskets before, but he had never seen a musket without a match rope.

"It's absolutely true. The villain's eyes can see clearly. There is absolutely no match rope on their muskets, and their muskets shoot very fast. Our Shenji Battalion may only shoot one round, but they can shoot two or three rounds." Got it!"

The spy reported again. He risked being caught and observed for a while before coming to the conclusion.

"This news is very important. I have written down your credit. I will ask you for credit when I get back!"

Xie Feng was convinced that the spy was not lying, and immediately said with excitement that this was indeed an important discovery. In the past, they only knew that the big man had improved his firearms, but they did not know the specific improvements. Now they finally have some clues.

"Thank you, Mr. Qi!"

The spy was very happy when he heard this. Although other spies were envious, they could only blame themselves for their bad luck.

"Since the Shenji Battalion is practicing, the amount of gunpowder consumed every day is definitely not a small amount. In addition, the guns are damaged and need to be repaired. The firearms workshop happens to be in Beizheng Port. In other words, this military camp is likely to have a close relationship with the firearms workshop. connect!"

Xie Feng analyzed with excitement at this time.

"I understand, Commander-in-Chief, you mean that during this period we have been keeping a close eye on the military camp, and it is very possible that we can follow the clues and find the location of the firearms workshop!" The clever spy said again.

"That's right, during this period you mobilize all your hands and keep an eye on every move at the military camp, but don't alert others. Record everyone who comes and goes with the military camp, and try to find the location of the firearms workshop as soon as possible!"

Xie Feng ordered again.

The dozen or so spies under his command also responded with a bang, and then left the inn one after another.

Xie Feng's judgment was quite correct. Just a few days later, the people monitoring the military camp discovered that a team often came in and out of the military camp, and each time it was driving a carriage. The carriage was loaded with heavy goods, which did not look like food and grass. Most likely gunpowder.

So Xie Feng's men followed the team and finally found that the team entered a valley not far to the north of the military camp.

"General Banner, we have found out that the valley originally had no name, but later the Han Dynasty sent an army to guard it, and no one was allowed to enter. In addition, some people had seen with their own eyes that a large number of criminals were brought into the valley. , and at the same time, a lot of stones and wood were also transported, which should be used to build workshops."

That night, the spies sent out reported to Xie Feng again.

"I also found out that a flat road has been built in the valley, and a large amount of materials are transported to the valley every day. They should be the raw materials for making firearms!"

Another spy also reported excitedly.

"That's it for sure. Dahan's firearms workshop must be in that valley!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Feng also excitedly slapped the table and found the location of the firearms workshop. Their task was equivalent to completing most of it.

After getting excited, Xie Feng immediately asked his spies: "Is there any way to sneak into the firearms workshop?"

"This……"

When the spies heard Xie Feng's request, they all showed embarrassment, because they all knew that an important place like a firearms workshop was not only heavily guarded, but the personnel there were also scrutinized extremely strictly. Will reveal the truth.

With their status, if they are really discovered by a big man, they will definitely die miserably. Even a corpse will not be found in the future, and Ming will not admit their existence.

Xie Feng saw the perplexed expressions of the spies and knew what they were thinking. Let alone whether there was a way to sneak in, even if there was, I'm afraid they would not be willing to risk their lives.

In addition, Xie Feng was actually worried that if these people were caught, he would be exposed, and they would probably be ganged up on by big men.

Thinking of this, Xie Feng did not force it, so he ordered again: "You guys have carefully observed the amount of goods coming in and out of the workshop during this period, and try to estimate the number of firearms produced by this workshop. If anyone can get a firearm produced by this workshop, Musket, I will give him the first credit!"

(End of this chapter)