Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 362 Basics
When Zhu Houzhao returned to Xianyang Palace, he was the palm print eunuch of the Eighth Bureau.Already waiting here.

Seeing Zhu Houzhao walking in, everyone quickly saluted and said, "Your Majesty, my servant, sees the Crown Prince."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said with a smile: "Okay, excuse me! I am not in the capital these days, and I know a little about what you are doing. I have not read the documents you handed over. The specific things Let’s talk about it after Bengong has seen it. Now let’s all separate.”

Everyone heard Zhu Houzhao say this.Hastily saluted again: "Your maidservant will leave."

Glancing at Zhang Yong who was about to follow him out, Zhu Houzhao said, "Stay with Zhang Yong."

For the Eighth Bureau, Zhu Houzhao had a general understanding in his heart.Like the Silver Work Bureau and the Nei Weaving and Dyeing Bureau, basically there is nothing too big.Although Zhu Houzhao has changed some of the operating methods, but in fact, not much has been changed, and more is in the control of things inside.

Zhu Houzhao devoted most of his energy to the military battle.This is where he is most looking forward to the results.

Hearing Zhu Houzhao calling himself, Zhang Yong stopped quickly, turned around respectfully and stood aside, waiting for His Majesty's instructions to him.

Glancing at the standing people, Zhu Houzhao felt that Zhang Yong was different at this time compared to when he was by his side.

Zhang Yong is no longer a little eunuch busy around him, and now he has the aura of a superior person.

In fact, in the past few years, Zhang Yong has been reused by himself, and it can really be said that he has a high position and weight.

After years of development, Bingzhaoju is no longer the original Bingzhaoju.

At the earliest time, I transferred the two factories under the Siyuan Bureau to the Bingzhan Bureau.

Although the Siyuan Bureau is responsible for the vegetables and fruits grown in the palace garden, the Siyuan Bureau also has several factories.

The gold medal factory is responsible for casting the prince's seal and gold medals, Shangzhi guard officer gold medals, native official letters and gold medals.

The imperial wine room, "in charge of making imperial wine", has a member of the admiral and eunuch, and has no affiliation with the wine vinegar noodle bureau.

The Wang Gong Factory, Armor Factory, and the Second Factory are under the jurisdiction of the Armament Bureau of the Ministry of Industry and supervised by a member of the Ministry of Industry.But the actual work was all carried out by eunuchs. This was due to the need for secrecy. The Second Factory was an important production institution for arms and firearms in the Ming Dynasty. This pattern was formed to prevent its procedures from being leaked to the outside.

Zhu Houzhao transferred the Wanggong Factory and the Armor Factory to the Bingzhan Bureau, and Zhang Yong's power can be said to be very heavy.

In addition to the two transferred factories, there are also steel factories and various iron mines that belong only to steel factories under the current Bingzhan Bureau.

These industries are filled with countless nobles and relatives' capital, and of course, there are also many gentry capitals.These people are all suppliers of Bingzhan Bureau, and they all want to curry favor with Zhang Yong.

After a few years, Zhang Yong already had the power and influence that a great eunuch should have, and Zhu Houzhao could naturally see it.

But this kind of thing is also normal. The few eunuchs who follow me will naturally become great eunuchs in the future, which is inevitable.

Now they are also able to stand on their own.is a good thing.

Glancing at Zhang Yong, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "I have read the document you submitted. In the research and development of the artillery, the Bureau of Military Warfare has made new progress. I want you to stay. I just want you to talk to me. .”

After listening to Zhu Houzhao's words.Zhang Yong's heart was also in his stomach.He thought he had done something wrong to be left behind.

For the affairs of the military battle bureau, Zhang Yong can be said to be dedicated and dedicated, and he has devoted himself to it in the past few years.

He has everything about the Bingzhao Bureau in his heart, and he can naturally answer Zhu Houzhao's questions casually.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Yong said, "Returning to Your Highness, Bingzhan Bureau has already made a new type of artillery. I have tried it a few times and the effect is not bad."

"The problem now is that the casting cost of this cannon is too high, and there are still many areas that need to be improved. However, I believe that it should not take too long, and the cost will come down after mass production."

After hearing Zhang Yong's words, Zhu Houzhao's heart suddenly relaxed a lot.I have been waiting for this day for a long time.

In the future, whether it is in Liaodong or Northwest, although the number of troops stationed in Ming Dynasty will be more than it is now, they will not be so many separately.

After all, the large-scale garrison puts too much pressure on the logistics. With the current transportation conditions, it is really difficult.Daming's finances.It can't afford such consumption.

solution.Naturally, it is to improve the quality of equipment.

Once the frontier army is equipped with new artillery on a large scale, the combat effectiveness of the frontier army will naturally be greatly improved.Whether it is to further capture the land or defend the city, the new artillery can exert extraordinary power.

Glancing at Zhang Yong, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "The errands are done well, put them into mass production as soon as possible, and don't begrudge the rewards. After you go back, tell the people below that once the research on the new artillery is successful, I will personally go to the Bingzhan Bureau. Time must be rewarded for meritorious deeds."

After listening to Zhu Houzhao's words.Zhang Yong hurriedly bowed and said: "The military battle will definitely live up to the hopes of His Royal Highness the Prince."

"Okay then, you go back and take care of things. If you have any problems, you can report to me, and I will definitely solve it for you." Zhu Houzhao said in a deep voice.

Zhang Yong saluted respectfully, and said: "Your maidservant will leave."

After finishing speaking, Zhang Yong bowed and backed out.

Looking at the back of Zhang Yong leaving, Zhu Houzhao showed a relaxed look on his face.

His own firearms unit finally took the first step.

As for the all-firearms force, it is definitely not enough to rely on new artillery alone, and muskets are the key.Zhu Houzhao didn't like Daming's blunderbuss now, and Zhu Houzhao didn't take care of the matchlock gun.

It is a very complicated process to know the development and manufacture of a firearm.From the beginning of the design, it needs to invest a lot of manpower and material resources.

But Zhu Houzhao is a time traveler, he knows what is the best, and there is no way to produce things that are too advanced.For example, the breech-loading guns and metal fixed ammunition that Zhu Houzhao wanted could not be manufactured under the current level of productivity.There may be hope after decades of heavy investment in research, but there is no way now.

At the current level of productivity, the most suitable firearm is the flintlock.Of course, in this era, the flintlock is also an advanced product, even an epoch-making product.

But Zhu Houzhao knew that Daming was capable of making flintlock guns.Once the flintlock is manufactured, Ming will have the basis for an all-firearms force.

With Daming's population base, as long as you are willing to invest.Create enough flintlock guns, and you will have the ability to storm soldiers.

In this day and age, that's a scary ability.

Once he has completed the violent army, no one or any force will be able to stop the pace of Daming's external expansion.

Zhu Houzhao believes that that day will not be too far away, and he is looking forward to that day.

In addition, the affairs in the north have come to an end, and I can concentrate on the reform of internal affairs.

After all, violent soldiers also need financial support.

(End of this chapter)