My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 810 Sharpshooter

"Bah~"

Zhu Yong fired again and still hit the target. Not only was he surprised, but Zhu Zhantan and others next to him were also shocked.

Even Zhu Zhantan couldn't help it in the end. He picked up another gun in the box, loaded it and shot at the target. His shooting skills were very average. Although he couldn't hit the bullseye like Zhu Yong, he still hit the target. .

"How come this gun is so accurate!"

Zhu Zhantan finally couldn't help but exclaimed.

With his poor marksmanship, he could hit the target with one shot. Of course, the target was very close, but it was still shocking.

"Bah~"

Zhu Yong next to him fired another shot, as if he still wanted to verify it again, but the shot still hit the target, and he also showed a silent expression.

"Go get the target!"

Zhu Yong was silent for a moment, and then gave instructions to the people around him.

So someone rushed forward and put the target in front of Zhu Yong. They saw that the thick wood board on the target had been shot through, and the bullet holes were very smooth. It was obvious that the bullet was very powerful, otherwise it would not have such a penetrating effect. .

"Have you noticed, Your Highness? Not only does this gun shoot accurately, but the power of the bullets is also amazing. It is estimated that the range is much longer than the previous guns!"

Zhu Yong looked at the bullet holes and said to Zhu Zhantan.

Zhu Zhantan also stepped forward to check the target, and finally nodded solemnly and said: "That's true, but I just can't figure it out. Why is this gun's bullet so small but so powerful?"

Regarding Zhu Zhantan's question, Zhu Yong couldn't understand it. Logically speaking, the bullet was smaller than the muzzle of the gun, and there were some thin wires in the gun, which would definitely leak air and reduce the power of the bullet. However, the fact was completely opposite.

"Is there something wrong with this bullet?"

Zhu Yong suddenly thought of a possibility, so he picked up a paper shell bullet and pulled off the warhead. Only then did he realize that the bullet was in the shape of a pointed cone, but the bottom was not flat, but concave inward, which looked strange. .

"The shape of this bullet..."

Zhu Zhantan also stepped forward at this time, observed carefully for a long time, and suddenly slapped his forehead and shouted.

"I understand, it turns out the secret is all in this bullet!"

"Your Highness, what do you understand?"

Zhu Yong immediately asked. Even though Zhu Zhan was not good at writing or martial arts, he was actually quite smart. In addition, he was Zhu Zhanhe's younger brother and had learned a lot from Zhu Zhanhe since he was a child. Therefore, he It's normal to be able to see the mystery of bullets.

"Brother Yong, look, the bottom of the bullet is concave inward. When the gunpowder in the gun explodes, it will expand the concavity outward and block the barrel of the gun. This way, you don't have to worry about air leakage. The gunpowder will explode. The full power of it can be unleashed!"

Zhu Zhantan picked up the bullet and patiently explained to Zhu Yong.

"So that's it!"

Zhu Yong is not stupid either. He immediately understood after hearing Zhu Zhantan's explanation, and immediately praised the skilled craftsmen of the Ordnance Bureau for finding a solution.

Of course, Zhu Yong and Zhu Zhantan did not know that this kind of bullet with an inward concave bottom was actually called a mini bullet in later generations, and was specially used for front-loading rifled guns.

"Brother Yong, this gun has a long range and is very accurate. I think it would be better to train a group of sharpshooters, specially used to shoot enemy generals on the battlefield. It will definitely have a surprising effect!" Zhu Zhan Tan gave Zhu Yong some advice.

It has to be said that he is indeed Zhu Zhanhe's biological brother. He has been influenced by Zhu Zhanhe since he was a child and has many novel ideas in his mind. He even proposed the idea of ​​a sniper.

"This is a good idea. Ambushing a few sharpshooters among ordinary musketeers. The range of this kind of gun is enough to kill the general hiding behind the guard!"

Zhu Yong was also very interested when he heard this, and had even begun to consider specific tactics.

Zhu Zhantan just mentioned it casually, but he didn't expect to get Zhu Yong's approval, which made him very excited. He immediately took Zhu Yong back to the hall of the military camp and discussed the sharpshooter's idea. With words, this idea slowly turned into a feasible plan.

"That's it. Tomorrow I will select some soldiers with good marksmanship from the army and focus on training them. I believe it won't be long before they become feared killers in the army!"

Zhu Yong slapped the table for the last time and said excitedly.

Now he can't wait to fight right away. Only on the real battlefield can he test the quality of these sharpshooters.

"Brother Yong, don't worry, I guess the peace on our side won't last for a few more years."

Unexpectedly, Zhu Zhantan suddenly sighed and said something that surprised Zhu Yong as well.

"What's going on? Doesn't it take a few more years to dig the canal?"

Zhu Yong immediately asked, because according to their estimation, the conflict between them and the Ottomans would not break out fully until at least the canal was opened, and then war would be inevitable.

"Brother Yong doesn't know anything. The excavation of the canal is progressing faster than we imagined, and we used steam engines as an auxiliary to make the excavation faster."

Zhu Zhantan paused for a moment when he said this. Although the steam engine cannot be directly used to dig the canal, it can be used to pump water or make tools, etc., which greatly saves manpower. In addition, some old sections of the canal are connected, making the canal more convenient. The progress has been greatly accelerated.

"As for the Ottomans, maybe they were stimulated by us. During this period, they also forced many Egyptians to dig canals. It is said that the number of people is more than twice ours, so the progress of their digging is not slow. It is estimated that every two to three to five years , this canal is pretty much it.”

Zhu Zhantan finally said again.

"So we have to wait three to five years before we have a conflict with each other?"

Zhu Yong touched his short beard after hearing this and felt that this time was still a bit long.

"Hey, Brother Yong, you are a bit underestimating the ambitions of the Ottomans. According to the information just sent by the Jin Yiwei, Mufas has recently begun to mobilize troops along the canal. In name, he is to supervise the slaves digging the canal, but his real intention is We all know it."

Zhu Zhantan sneered at the end.

Recently, the Ottomans have been making small moves. Not only have they begun to mobilize troops, but they have also taken the opportunity to cause trouble in the border market in the middle of the river. They even sent people to protest when Zhu Yongqing suppressed the sand bandits. It was just looking for trouble.

"It seems that these Ottomans are even more impatient than us. Do you want me to find an opportunity to teach them a lesson and make them be honest for a while?"

Zhu Yong's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately suggested to Zhu Zhantan.

"There's no hurry about this matter. Although the Ottomans are making small moves here and there, they don't dare to break up with us in a short period of time. Therefore, we should take advantage of this period to speed up the excavation of the canal. Of course, we must take necessary precautions. Brother Yong, you We also need to be prepared here.”

Zhu Zhantan, however, was very calm. This was also the advice Zhu Zhanhe gave him after he wrote to him.

(End of this chapter)