Daming: I, Yang Xian, really govern Yang!

Chapter 75 Some encounters
During the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, the army used both fire guns and three-eyed guns.

The principle of flying musket bullets has not changed in the past hundreds of years. It is nothing more than that when gunpowder burns, it releases gas much larger than its own volume, and the projectile is pushed out by instantaneous expansion.

The biggest difference is what kind of ignition method is used to fire the projectiles. The fire door gun couldn't be simpler. A barrel with a closed back end (usually made of metal, but there were also bamboo barrels in the early days), with the barrel leaning against the barrel. Make a hole in the back (fire door).

When using it, first pour the gunpowder from the top of the fire door or from the muzzle. The amount you pour depends on the pressure-bearing capacity of the barrel.Then use a strip of paper to compact it, and then stuff some paper balls or wood chips into it to act as a bullet holder.

Then put a projectile with a diameter slightly smaller than the barrel of the gun, and then sprinkle some gunpowder powder on the fire door to act as a primer.Then you can light it with torches, incense and other burning objects that can ignite the gunpowder. When the gunpowder is ignited, the bullet will be fired.

You can simply understand the three-eyed fire gun as three fire guns tied together, which increases the density of the attack.

The sugar gunpowder now invented by Yang Xian can greatly increase the power and range of the fire door gun.

But the biggest problem with the fire door gun cannot be solved.

Yang Xian looked at Zhu Biao and said: "The firearms that our Ming army is currently equipped with are fire gate guns. The biggest disadvantage is that when shooting, you have to hold the gun in one hand and the lit incense in the other, or even simply It takes two people working together.”

"It's always been like this. Is there anything wrong?" Zhu Biao asked doubtfully.

"It's very wrong." Yang Xian shook his head and said. "In this way, you can't aim at all when shooting, and you have to rely on fate to shoot. It's okay if the distance is closer, but if it's a little further, you'll almost be blinded."

"Then according to Yang Qing, what should be done?" Zhu Biao asked.

"Firearms reform." Yang Xian gave the answer directly.

The word he used was not reform, but reform.

"This is the purpose of establishing the Arms Bureau, to gather the world's most skilled craftsmen and let them conduct research on firearms."

Although there is a civilized technology system, Yang Xian is only one person after all, and many things still require many specialized talents to implement them.

Regarding the Ordnance Bureau, Yang Xian then gave Zhu Biao several constructive suggestions.

For example, increase the intensity of rewards and reward those who have made outstanding contributions to the research and improvement of firearms.

You can even give them an official position to protect their children.

To address some research issues.

Yang Xian also put forward many constructive suggestions, such as requiring all craftsmen to record each experiment.

Any changes during the entire research experiment and any normal or abnormal observations obtained must be truthfully recorded.

Only in this way can we truly promote the development of science and technology.

Regarding the future development of Daming firearms, Yang Xian and Zhu Biao discussed a lot of things.

Originally, Zhu Benbin only planned to experience the power of this new gunpowder that defeated Wang Baobao's main army. Now he feels as if he has opened the door to a new world.

The more he listened, the more excited he became, his eyes shining.

If firearms can really be reformed, and considering the power of the new gunpowder invented by Yang Xian, it will be just around the corner to wipe out the Mobei grassland.

But now, the Wool Processing and Garment Making Division has just been established, and a large amount of money and energy will be invested in promoting and building branch factories across the country.

Zhu Biao was a little overwhelmed for a while, but he had silently remembered Yang Xian's proposal for the Arms Bureau. He could do some preliminary planning work in secret first, and then he could start after the work in the Garment Department was on track. Let’s start with the matter of the Ordnance Bureau.

Zhu Biao gained a lot from his trip to Yangzhou.Although Yang Xian has been awarded the title of God, he still has to live his life as he should.

Zhu Biao was very efficient in his work, and soon he built wool processing plants in multiple state capitals at the same time, and Yangzhou also became busy.

Provide assembly parts for wool processing machines and provide technical guidance.

Fortunately, Liu Kun, the poor boy at the time, has gained experience these days, and although the whole thing is busy, it is not chaotic.

The only problem is the wool.

The cost of wool sweaters has been increased in disguise, but it is still within the range that ordinary people can afford.

Lu Mingyi looked up at the falling snowflakes outside the house and said with emotion: "It seems like the Chinese New Year is almost here."

"Yes, the Chinese New Year is almost here." Yang Xian sighed softly in his heart. Unknowingly, one year has passed since he came to this world.

There is a glowing red stove in the government office. There is a cold wind outside, but the interior is as warm as spring.

Making people feel particularly lazy, Yang Xian lay lazily on the poplar table. On the table was a ball of scrap manuscripts.

Regarding the content of the last forty chapters of Dream of Red Mansions, Yang Xian finally chose to give up.

These days, there have been no letters from the capital for a long time.

In fact, it started when Yang Xian came back from Beiping City. After all, Yang Xian's new gunpowder almost killed Wang Baobao.

Wang Yuemin's mood is completely understandable.

Xu Miaoyun has been to Mingji Bookstore three times in the past few days, but has never been able to wait for the subsequent chapters of Dream of Red Mansions.

Xu Miaoyun put down the book in her hand. It couldn't be said that she was disappointed, but she still felt a little empty. She was about to leave when suddenly a voice sounded from behind her.

"Is this novel really so good? I see, miss, you have come here three times in a row."

Xu Miaoyun turned her head, and the person she was talking to was the female shopkeeper of this bookstore. She had met her several times before, but neither of them had much communication. At most, they just nodded and greeted her.

Regarding the female shopkeeper's question, a trace of doubt flashed in Xu Miaoyun's eyes, and she thought to herself, "Don't you know whether the books sold in your own bookstore are good or not?"

But Xu Miaoyun still nodded and replied seriously: "It's very beautiful."

"That's it."

"May I ask the shopkeeper if he knows what the author Cao Xueqin is doing? There has been no new content for a long time." Xu Miaoyun suddenly said.

In the entire capital, only Mingji Bookstore sells Dream of Red Mansions.

Moreover, it was also the first book store to sell Dream of Red Mansions. In Xu Miaoyun's opinion, as the store owner, he must know the author of the book.

Unexpectedly, Wang Yuemin shook his head and said: "I don't know this author either, but I know someone does. I'm writing to help you ask. If there is any latest news about this book, I will let him know as soon as possible. Going to inform you. Don’t know how to contact me?”

Seeing that Xu Miaoyun really liked this book, Wang Yuemin knew what it felt like for someone to really like something, so he was ready to ask her.

"If there is any latest news about this book, the shopkeeper, just ask someone to come to Duke Wei's Mansion to inform you. I will rush over as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)