Ming Dynasty man

Chapter 413 The Secret Place

Moreover, the equipment used by these 3000 people is more than enough to arm [-] people.If the troops of Cao Wenzhao and others were not equipped with heavy artillery, Chen Erhu's commando could deal with half of their division.

Ordinary troops had three portable cannons, while Chen Erhu's commando team had one, and it was lighter and more delicate. Li Jing specially ordered Zhao Shuangxi to build it for the commando team.

The small guns of the commando can be used without brackets, and can be fired by carrying them on the shoulders. The principle of firing is similar to the grenade of later generations, but of course the power is far less than that of grenade of later generations.

Strictly speaking, this kind of weapon cannot be called a cannon, it can only be regarded as a large firearm.

Naturally, such firearms cannot be used by the non-strong and strong, but when members of the commando use this weapon, they are like toys.

Moreover, the equipment used by these 3000 people is more than enough to arm [-] people.If the troops of Cao Wenzhao and others were not equipped with heavy artillery, Chen Erhu's commando could deal with half of their division.

Ordinary troops had three portable cannons, while Chen Erhu's commando team had one, and it was lighter and more delicate. Li Jing specially ordered Zhao Shuangxi to build it for the commando team.

The small guns of the commando can be used without brackets, and can be fired by carrying them on the shoulders. The principle of firing is similar to the grenade of later generations, but of course the power is far less than that of grenade of later generations.

Strictly speaking, this kind of weapon cannot be called a cannon, it can only be regarded as a large firearm.

Naturally, such firearms cannot be used by the non-strong and strong, but when members of the commando use this weapon, they are like toys.

In addition to this kind of heavy firearms similar to small cannons, the rifles equipped by commandos are different from the guns of ordinary soldiers.Commandos used rifles with longer barrels and smaller bores.The purpose of doing this is only one, to increase the range and accuracy.

As the weapons are different, the ammunition used by the commando is also different from that of ordinary troops. There are two secret workshops in the military factory in Binh Duong, these two workshops are dedicated to making weapons and ammunition for the commando.

In addition, the commando also has a bow and a dagger.Anyway, under the current conditions, Li Jing prepared everything that could be prepared for them.

On the one hand, Li Jing prefers to equip commandos with individual weapons. The main reason is that these weapons are almost entirely handmade, and there is no such condition for the entire army to deploy.Because the parts of these weapons are required to be more precise, the hydraulic stamping equipment is too simple, and the failure rate is very high. It is impossible to mass-produce such fine parts with this simple equipment.

In this regard, Li Jing is also very helpless, limited by technology, Li Jing is powerless no matter how proficient in firearms.

Not to mention the hydraulic stamping machine, such a weapon cannot be mass-produced even if the steam engine is developed.

Because the equipment driven by the original steam engine was relatively simple, such as mining water pumping, textile machines, etc., if you want to drive precision equipment, the efficiency of the steam engine is far from meeting the requirements. In addition, there are no such precision equipment in the factory, so These weapons can only be crafted by hand.

But even so, the weapons used by the commandos are at least 200 years ahead of the world.

Xiao Wu is very aware of the strength of the commando team. He knows that this small and mysterious force is the real ace force of Ming Dynasty, and he also knows that Li Jing will not let everyone know the strength of this force.

Besides the troops, the most secret place of Ming Dynasty is the various research institutes under the Academy of Sciences.

What these research institutes do, even the high-ranking generals like Gao Qi and Cao Wenzhao don't know.

If the army represents the strength of Ming Dynasty on the surface, then these research institutes are the hidden strength of Ming Dynasty.

It has been four years since the Academy of Sciences in Pingyang Prefecture was formally established in the fifth year of Chongzhen. In the past four years, although the research institutes under the Academy of Sciences have not produced a few real results, they have made great progress in various researches.For example, the research on the steam engine has reached the research stage, the boiler has been developed, and now it is studying how to convert steam into power.

(Because the volume of the boiler is too large, it is very difficult to transport. Secondly, the study of steam engines requires a separate research institute, which cannot be placed in the Guozijian, and it will take a long time to rebuild the research institute. For this reason, Xu Guangqi moved the Academy of Sciences Xu Guangqi did not want to delay the study of steam engines because of the relocation of the Academy of Sciences.)
Although the energy efficiency ratio of the steam engine is very low, it will undoubtedly be a qualitative leap for industrial production after it is researched.

The steam engine was first used in mining and textiles, and then in trains.

Li Jing doesn't think about the train for the time being. Daming has neither the financial resources nor the technology. Just like the rails, it can't be produced before a real steel factory is built. Therefore, it is a bit whimsical to study trains now.

However, as long as it can be applied to the textile industry, history can be completely rewritten. The British Industrial Revolution actually started with the steam engine and the textile industry.

Xiao Wu didn't know why Li Jing spent so much money, so much manpower and material resources tinkering with these things. In fact, not to mention Xiao Wu, many of the researchers didn't even know where the things they studied were actually used.

Seeing that Xiao Wu was silent, Li Jing thought that Xiao Wu had already been tempted, so he immediately smiled and said, "Little Wu, later on, you can get some people to train your Uncle Erhu. Go, capture Huang Taiji, and make this unworldly feat."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Wu shook his head suddenly: "Father, my boy knows that you want to praise me, but this meritorious boy really doesn't want to stand up."

Li Jingwen heard Daqi: "Why?"

Xiao Wu pondered for a while and said: "Among us brothers, Brother Hutou and Brother Dingguo have become generals who lead the army alone, but Brother Shitou is still the captain of the personal army.

Over the years, Brother Stone not only has to protect the safety of Grandpa Yuan and Grandpa Xu, but also has to take care of the affairs of the military factory and the Academy of Sciences.To say that among our brothers, Brother Shitou is the one who suffers the most and is the most tired. If this meritorious boy is established, it will be too unfair to Brother Shitou. Boyer wants to give this credit to Brother Shitou. "

Li Jingwen touched Xiao Wu's head lightly and sighed: "Good boy, it's hard for you to be brothers, I'm so relieved!"

After a while, Li Jing continued with a smile: "However, your brother Shitou has a cautious personality and is not suitable for this kind of adventure, and now Pingyang Mansion can't do without him. After a few years, I will make proper arrangements." to him."

"Oh." Xiao Wu responded, pondered for a while and said, "What are you going to arrange for Brother Shitou?"

Li Jing smiled: "Hehe, after a few years, Liaodong and the Central Plains are stable, and when the Pingyang Mansion doesn't need to be as closely guarded as it is now, I will transfer the stones to Zhou Huhu and Sun Chuanting. Let him take their place.

Hehe, you only consider your brother's affection, but I have to consider the successor of the next generation.Don't forget, our generation will always be old one day, and there will always be a day when we can't do anything.At that time, it is time for your generation to take over. "

Xiao Wu laughed and said, "Father, you are just 35 years old this year. Most of the uncles are around 40 years old. It is too early to talk about taking over now, isn't it?"

Li Jing waved his hand and said, "Your Uncle Cao is 46 years old, Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting are 44 years old, Gao Qi is three years older than me, Sun Meng is six years older than me, and Lu Xiangsheng is 37 years old. In other words, we are basically 35 years old. Between six and forty years old.

After 20 years, these people may not be able to work. If they do not train candidates for successors now, they will be promoted quickly when things come to an end, which will cause dissatisfaction among some people and affect the prestige of the successors.So I have to plan ahead, and I have to prepare now. "

Having said that, Li Jing looked at Xiao Wu and said, "Let's just talk about you, you are my personal bodyguard, no matter how majestic you are now, no one dares to underestimate you, but if you are put in the army, I'm afraid." It's because no one will buy your account. They are shot with one knife and one gun. What have you done that can be sold?
But after making this contribution, it will be different. If someone makes irresponsible remarks, you can pat your chest and say: I have been with the commander since I was a child, and I have been a guard for the commander since I was 15 years old. I even captured Huang Taiji alive back then, you The battle we fought is a fart in my eyes! "

When Xiao Wu heard this, he suddenly laughed lightly.

After laughing for a while, Li Jing continued: "You don't want to go down to train, but what the army pays attention to is seniority, what I have done in the past, you have always been by my side, although you have seniority, but you are not prominent. His merits will definitely not convince the public in the future, no one would dare to be dishonest no matter whether it is to show their qualifications or to talk about their merits."

Xiao Wu was silent for a while after hearing this, and said, "Father, the child has made you worry."

Li Jing waved his hands and said with a smile: "It's nothing to worry about now, I'm only worried about you being disobedient when you were young."

Xiao Wu smiled embarrassedly after hearing this.

After a while, Xiao Wu pondered and said: "Father, who do you plan to let take over the position of Chief Governor? Is it Brother Dingguo or Brother Hutou?"

Li Jing frowned, rubbed his forehead and said: "This is also a headache. From the perspective of the overall situation, Dingguo is naturally suitable for this position, but Hutou is the elder brother, and I am afraid that he is unwilling to listen to Dingguo. If he is disobedient, it will be difficult to set the country. What I am most worried about is that because of the different status in the future, the friendship between you brothers will be hurt."

Xiao Wu pondered for a while and said, "Father, why don't you make arrangements in a few years? When Master Anguo grows up, he can take your place."

Li Jing frowned: "You are brothers, why do you always call him Young Master?"

Xiao Wu scratched his head and smiled, "I'm used to it."

Li Jing waved his hand and said solemnly: "You are not allowed to be called young master in the future. You are all brothers. If you call him young master, he will feel that he is superior in the future. That is not a good thing for your brothers. I will let him talk to those poor people now." I just don't want him to develop the habits of the young master, I want him to know that he is no different from ordinary people."

(End of this chapter)