Reborn Regent of Ming Dynasty

Chapter [-] Artillery

Before it was made into a field cannon, Fushanying started casting cannons more than half a year ago. Although Zhang Shouren didn't have much silver at that time, as long as it was needed for casting cannons, he would directly approve notes and exchange silver for a large amount of bronze back.

China is not a country with a lot of copper reserves. In fact, with the current mining capacity of Ming Dynasty, the folk copper coins are not enough. Besides, the Chinese folk still have a tradition of using copper utensils in large quantities. There are not a few families who use copper basins for washbasins. .

Such a large demand resulted in a serious shortage of mining, and the quality of copper was not good. The famous Xuande Furnace was during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty. A large amount of brass was tributed from abroad at one time. Type bronze ware, the most is the most widely handed down copper censer.

At this time, cannons are being cast everywhere, and the demand for copper is even greater. A cannon consumes a huge amount of copper from the time it is cast to the end of its useful life. Although Zhang Shouren is generous, the loss of the cannon is really frightening , especially in the first few months, it was like running out of money. A large amount of copper was consumed and wasted in repeated casting, but in order to improve the craftsman's skills, there was no other way. [

Fortunately, Lao Lin and his gang were all pulled out by Zhang Shouren. The astonishing loss and waste of the Ming Ministry of Industry is not seen in Fushan, and everyone is really working hard, and their skills are getting stronger and stronger. A while ago The repaired beacon towers and piers are equipped with a lot of bronze cannons that do not have the ability to move.

Up to now, field artillery can finally be equipped with troops, which is undoubtedly excellent news.

"We have also tried dragging and marching." Field guns have ears and mounts, which are easy to drag with carts and horses. Before delivery, craftsmen also tested their mobility with horses. When Zhang Shouren asked, Lin Chonggui didn't feel any pressure, and he replied straightforwardly: "The three-pound cannon is the lightest, and two horses. We tried running back and forth from Fushan to Jimo in one day, and the horses were not very tired. The nine-pound cannon The heaviest, at least six horses are needed to achieve the same effect. Of course, adults should pay attention, we are all pulling on official roads, especially the roads from Fushan to Fangjiaji, which have been rebuilt by adults. It’s good to run. If we leave the boundary of Jiaodong, I’m afraid the road will not be so good, and it may even be a wasteland with no road.”

"What you said is, remember the pulling data of the horses. When we really need to maneuver in the future, we will double the number of horses. By the way, we will also widen the personnel rationing of the artillery crew, from command to Gunner, gunner, bomber, coachman, craftsman, etc., a gun, regardless of size, should be allocated to 24 people."

For the artillery, this maneuverability is sufficient for a round trip of dozens of miles a day.No matter how light it is, it is impossible for the artillery to move at the same speed as the cavalry. As long as the number of horses and manpower are strengthened, the mobility of the artillery is still guaranteed.

Although the cannons cast by Fushanying do not have a mechanical breech bed to smooth the muzzle, the patience and craftsmanship of the technicians are enough, and the polishing is very smooth, so that the accuracy of the cannon is guaranteed at least before it is severely worn.

Coupled with the improvement of skills, the weight of the artillery has also been greatly reduced, at least it is about the same as Sun Yuanhua's peak in Dengzhou... Who said that such a thing as casting a cannon has to be accomplished?In fact, artillery technology these days is really simple, and these Liaodong craftsmen can play as if they practiced a lot.