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Chapter 449 Preparations before the war
Although Sun Yuanhua is Xu Guangqi's disciple, he is far from Xu Guangqi's erudition.He specializes in Western firearms, and is extremely proficient in casting and operating cannons.

For the president of the Academy of Sciences, the emperor is prepared to confer titles.Like Xu Guangqi, we should give him an earl.This is different from the Minjue, which can demonstrate the importance the emperor attaches to the Academy of Sciences.

According to the emperor's vision, every future president of the Academy of Sciences will be awarded a knighthood.Of course, to be the dean of the Academy of Sciences requires high knowledge and moral conduct.

The emperor also knew Sun Yuanhua's qualifications, and he was still a lot short of being the dean of the Academy of Sciences.But now, he has no other suitable candidates, so he can only settle for the next best thing.

In response to Sun Yuanhua's refusal and pleading, the emperor didn't make a decision right away, and pondered for a while.

The Academy of Sciences and the Bureau of Weapons and Gunpowder have both similarities and differences.

For the sake of confidentiality, the Bureau of Weapons and Powder has stricter management than the Academy of Sciences.And the research and development of some military projects cannot be placed in the Academy of Sciences, which is crowded with people.

Thinking of this, the emperor smiled lightly and said, "Since Sun Qing is willing to work in the Weapons and Powder Bureau, then there is no need to forcefully go to the Academy of Sciences."

Sun Yuanhua opened his mouth, thinking that the emperor was angry, so he wanted to defend himself.

"The Bureau of Weapons and Gunpowder is of great importance." The emperor raised his hand, stopped Sun Yuanhua, and said loudly, "I want to upgrade the bureau to be named 'Weapon Research and Development Center', which is at the same level as the Academy of Sciences. Sun Qing, you are the head of the center." Supervisor, the official rank is the same as that of your master Xu Guangqi."

"Weichen——" Sun Yuanhua didn't know whether it was surprise or joy for a moment, he hesitated for a moment, knelt down and kowtowed, "Weichen thank you for your great grace, long live, long live, long live!"

Sun Yuanhua is not as knowledgeable as his teacher, but he is the first in Ming Dynasty in the development and use of firearms.The "Western Magic Machine" written by him not only has theoretical knowledge, but also incorporates a lot of practical experience.

For example, firearm double diameter technology, firearm ballistic technology, ammunition manufacturing technology, gun carriage manufacturing technology, fort manufacturing technology, artillery casting technology, etc. This book alone deserves a title.

Unfortunately, in history, not long after Sun Yuanhua finished writing this book, he was beheaded by Chongzhen because of his involvement in the "Wuqiao Mutiny".

It sounds very pitiful to say that Chongzhen, as the last emperor, hung himself on the southeast branch.

But the poor man must have something to hate. Looking at the things he has done, he is more like Hou Jin's spy than anyone else, and he has brought Daming to death.

"Sun Qing is free of courtesy." The emperor was very happy. These are the precious talents of Ming Dynasty. With them, let them give full play to their intelligence and talents, and build slaves, what's the point?

Sun Yuanhua stood up, bowed his waist and played: "Long live, I want to go to Liaodong, use my own cannons, launch rockets, beat Jianlu, and get more accurate actual data, and perfect my "Western Gods"."

The emperor blinked, hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said: "Sun Qing doesn't have to go in person, but send a few competent people, the effect will be the same."

Sun Yuanhua bowed to receive the order, knowing that this was Wansui's love for himself, and he didn't want him to take risks on the battlefield, so he was very moved.

Zhu Youxiao asked about the production situation of the Weapons Bureau. Now it is fully engaged in the manufacture of weapons and ammunition, and the output is encouraging.

As long as weapons, ammunition, food and supplies are sufficient, the Ming army can continue to fight with its manpower advantage.Or keep taking turns to fight, within half a year, even if there is no decisive victory, Jiannu can be dragged down.

Although Zhu Youxiao hopes to win the game in one fell swoop, he is also psychologically prepared to prolong the war.After all, the victory or defeat of a war is not based on subjective will, and there are many unexpected factors.

"As the output increases, the quality must also be guaranteed." The emperor did not exhort and warned once or twice, "It is related to the lives of soldiers on the front line, so don't be sloppy."

"Long live, don't worry." Sun Yuanhua hurriedly assured, "The inspection and supervision procedures are very complete, and the reward and punishment system is also in place. The minister personally supervises and supervises, and dare not cause problems with weapons and ammunition."

Zhu Youxiao nodded in praise, the Ming Dynasty in history was also advanced in firearms.However, under the environment of craftsman system and bureaucratic corruption, the quality of weapons is so low that officers and soldiers are reluctant to use them.

The establishment and development of the Bureau of Weapons and Gunpowder was first established by the emperor, and continued to be improved.Therefore, the emperor still believed in Sun Yuanhua's guarantee.

The emperor looked peaceful and said with a smile: "Sun Qing needs to cultivate more talents, whether they are knowledgeable or low-level experienced craftsmen, as long as they have outstanding contributions and skills, they can all be promoted boldly."

"Sun Qing will be of great use in the future, and can't just serve as the head of a weapon bureau." The emperor added, with expectations and admiration in his eyes.

"Thank you for your appreciation, I will definitely select talents and appoint talents, so that the Weapons Bureau will be full of talents."

Seeing Sun Yuanhua's grateful expression, the emperor was very satisfied.

It is quite normal for a loyal courtier like Sun Yuanhua to behave like this in an era with one thought.

After Sun Yuanhua resigned, the emperor pondered for a long time, thinking that the current weapons and equipment were the most advanced in the world, and there was no need to continue climbing the technology tree.

In fact, he just wanted to add a task to Sun Yuanhua to make rifled muskets, that is, miniguns.

But the emperor was also worried about distracting Sun Yuanhua's energy and affecting his normal work.The extermination of slaves in Pingliao is an overwhelming event, and all must give way to serve this purpose.

As for rifled guns and miniature bombs, their development after one or two hundred years will not affect the Ming army's leading position in weapons and equipment in the world.

Calculating the time, the emperor walked to the sand table and adjusted the small flag on it according to the latest military report.

The adjustment of the enemy and our forces is very small, which shows that the Ming army in Liaodong did not take any major actions, and it can also be said that it is preparing vigorously.

But for more than half a month, the most obvious change is in western Liaoning.The Han and Mongolian allied forces, the flying cavalry of the Beijing battalion, and the infantry of the two alliances are basically in place, and the raids, assaults, and surprise soldiers are all in place, and they can be launched almost at any time.

It is possible for the Ming army to block news and strengthen secrecy.However, the actions of the Han and Mongolian coalition forces probably cannot hide Jiannu.

Changtu, Anlezhou, Kaiyuan, and Tieling, these targets north of Shenyang were the focus of the Han-Mongolian coalition forces' raids.

The infantry of the two associations and the flying cavalry of the Beijing battalion planned to start from Zhenwu Fort, rush directly to Huangniwa, and attack Liaoyang with the friendly forces in southern Liaoning.

Huangniwa!During the Guangning War, Jianlu set out from here, crossed Liaohetao, and attacked Xipingbao and other fortresses.And under the destruction of the rebel general Sun Degong, several Ming army reinforcements were defeated.

Fortunately, the situation has reversed.Now, the Ming army will also go straight to Liaoyang along this shortest attack route.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a long time, and planted the flags of the Ming army in Huangniwa, Changding Fort, Changning Fort, Chang'an Fort and other places.

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(End of this chapter)