Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 445: Chang Gong is committed to researching new guns, and his ambitions are burning

In the court of the Ming Dynasty, there have always been changes and conflicts among various forces.

Every proposal and every debate seems to have a ripple effect, affecting everyone's future and the stability of the country.

In the past, whenever Prince of Jin Zhu Gang put forward any new proposal, the court would immediately split into several groups.

Among them was a group of ministers who stood without hesitation on the side of the Minister of Revenue Su Shu and were completely opposed to Zhu Gang's proposal.

What they have in mind is nothing more than hoping to maintain the current situation so that they can live a more stable and smooth life in the officialdom.

After all, the officialdom during the Hongwu period was extremely complicated, and any mistake would lead to eternal damnation.

After the court session today, several ministers gathered together in private and discussed this matter quietly.

A senior conservative minister stroked his beard.

He lowered his voice and said cautiously, "We must follow the steps of Lord Su. Financial matters are related to the foundation of the country, so it is better to be safe than sorry.

Although the King of Jin was young and promising, he also had novel ideas.

But this new thing means a lot of variables, and the risks are visibly high!

What if we follow Prince Jin and something goes wrong?

If the superiors blame us at that time, we won’t be able to keep our official positions.

All those years of hard work would have gone to waste."

A young official from the Ministry of Personnel came over and nodded like a chick pecking at rice, saying, "You are absolutely right, sir!

What we seek in this court is peace and stability.

The political world is so unpredictable, just like the weather in June, it changes at any time.

But you can't easily get involved in things with many variables. It's better to abide by the rules honestly.

Let's just do our job well and don't mess around."

Some ministers remained silent and just observed the situation secretly.

They were very conflicted. On the one hand, they didn't want to offend the powerful Su Shu.

After all, Su Shu had been in the Ministry of Revenue for many years and had extensive connections, if he were targeted by him.

In the future in this court, you will inevitably suffer the pain of being tripped up by others.

But these people don't want to miss Zhu Gang's proposal, which may bring new opportunities.

If the King of Jin's plan really works one day, and if I don't support it, I will miss this great opportunity to climb up.

So they chose not to express their opinions for the time being, just like the chess players, watching the situation and calculating when would be the most appropriate time to make the move.

Just wait and see which direction the situation in the court will develop in, and then make plans.

In this court, everyone is struggling and weighing the pros and cons in this intricate web of relationships.

Just like the chess pieces on the chessboard, they seem to have their own positions, but in fact every step determines the overall outcome.

Just like the seemingly stable Ming Dynasty today, it appears calm on the surface, but undercurrents are surging inside.

No one knows what kind of waves will arise one day.

Of course, this financial dispute, which seems to have nothing to do with the military, is actually inextricably linked to the development of the Ming Dynasty's military.

In recent years, the borders of the Ming Dynasty have not been peaceful at all, and there have been frequent invasions by foreign enemies.

The dust raised by the horses' hooves covered the sky and the sun.

It seems to be hanging over the hearts of people living along the border at all times, making them terrified.

The people lived in fear every day, fearing that the foreign enemies would attack again one day.

The imperial court made great efforts to strengthen border defense.

On the one hand, on the parade grounds, the sounds of shouting and killing were deafening every day.

The soldiers sweated profusely, and under the urging of their generals, they practiced hard to kill the enemy. The momentum seemed to shake the heaven and earth, and just looking at it made people feel that the morale was high and made people feel at ease.

On the other hand, some knowledgeable generals were also busy. They were well aware of the truth that "if you want to do your work well, you must first sharpen your tools."

These people have been constantly seeking improvements to military equipment, hoping to have a better chance of winning on the battlefield.

Among these, the improvement of firearms is particularly critical. After all, if firearms are used well, they can be powerful weapons that can turn the tide of the battle on the battlefield.

In the Firearms Institute on the outskirts of the city, a revolution concerning the reform of the Ming Dynasty's military power is quietly taking place.

On this day, Duke of E, Chang Yuchun, a famous general who had fought in many battles and had made great achievements.

Wearing a shiny armor, he came to the Firearms Institute for inspection in a majestic manner.

His resolute face showed the calmness and perseverance that came from having been through the baptism of war.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, as if they could see through all the vanity in this world, and he was still as graceful as he was on the battlefield.

Chang Yuchun walked into the firearms yard and looked at the firearms displayed there, and began to ponder in his mind.

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During many battles, he deeply felt the limitations of existing muskets on the battlefield.

I still remember that time when the enemy came like a tide.

The shouts and screams were deafening and the scene was extremely terrifying.

Chang Yuchun led his soldiers in a valiant resistance, intending to use muskets to deal a head-on blow to the enemy and catch them off guard.

But who could have imagined that the loading speed of the musket was so slow.

Often, just after we finish firing a round, before we have time to reload and fire again, the enemy will rush in like a wolf.

The soldiers were immediately caught up in a tough battle and suffered a lot.

Some died and some were injured!
Whenever Chang Yuchun thought of this, he felt a strong desire in his heart, and he wanted to improve this musket.

By chance, Chang Yuchun was inspecting enemy weapons captured from the battlefield at the newly established Firearms Institute.

His eyes were sharp and he suddenly discovered a mechanical device with a unique structure among the pile of captured weapons.

The exquisite structure instantly attracted the attention of the Duke of E and triggered his deep thinking on improving the musket.

Chang Yuchun's eyes lit up in surprise. He reached out and picked up the device as if he was holding a rare treasure.

He examined it carefully, muttering to himself, "This object is really exquisite!

If we can learn a thing or two from them, maybe we can give our Ming Dynasty firearms a new look, and then we’ll have a better chance of winning on the battlefield.”

Upon seeing this, the accompanying official from the Firearms Institute hurried forward with a smile on his face.

He asked respectfully, "Duke, have you discovered anything wonderful?
If there is anything we can do for you, just let me know.

We will do our best to serve the Duke."

Chang Yuchun nodded slightly with a hint of a smile on his face.

"Well, this item has some tricks, maybe it can help us improve the musket.

Please gather all the skilled craftsmen in the institute and let’s think about it carefully.

Let’s see if we can figure out a way to take our Ming Dynasty’s firearms to the next level.

If this thing succeeds, it will be a great achievement.

It will be of great benefit to the border defense of our Ming Dynasty."

The official quickly responded, "Yes, Duke, I will arrange it right away and will not let you down.

I will call all the skilled craftsmen in the yard over here so that we can discuss this together."

After saying this, the official from the Firearms Academy ran off to get back to work.

(End of this chapter)