Jiangxi, Nanchang Prefecture.
At this moment, Jiangxi Governor Cao Shunhe was leading the officials in the government office to go out of the city to see him off.
"No need, just send it here!"
I saw Hu Zongxian riding on a maroon horse, looking away from Cao Shunhe, saying this.
"Well, take it seriously."
"treasure."
After exchanging words of respect, Hu Zongxian immediately led the Zhejiang army and embarked on the return journey.
At this moment, Qian Zong Wang Shun's team changed from the front army to the rear army, responsible for the rear of the large army.
"This battle was really enjoyable. We didn't encounter any decent resistance throughout the whole process, and it ended hastily!"
"Yeah, it's over before I even get over it."
"I remember when I was in the city, anyone who dared to resist could just go up and chop with a knife. Not to mention how much fun it was."
"I heard that the salary this time will still be distributed according to the previous practice. In other words, the court will distribute double the salary. Not only that, the pension will also be very generous!"
"No matter how high the pension is, what's the point? You won't have anywhere to spend it when the time comes. You can only hope that your family will burn some paper money for you during the holidays."
As the troops marched slowly, several of Wang Shun's subordinates began to chat, their voices full of reluctance.
"Hmph, let me tell you, as long as we follow Governor Hu to fight, we will have a good life!"
"Not to mention anything else, in terms of pay alone, our soldiers in Zhejiang are much better than those in other places."
"I heard that the salary of the guardsmen in Fujian was owed for half a year!"
Wang Shun couldn't help but feel a little funny when he listened to the discussion of his subordinates, and couldn't help but join in.
Seeing that their superior, Wang Shun, had also joined them, the soldiers became even more excited and quickly asked Wang Shun about the previous battles.
As we all know, Wang Shun relied on his accumulated merits to reach the position of President Qian step by step. He had participated in several large-scale battles before!
And it is precisely because of Wang Shun, a living example, that the soldiers fought with extra vigor and their combat effectiveness was amazing. After all, no one was willing to lag behind others and wanted to climb up step by step!
"Listen carefully, the Governor took us with him at that time..."
…
Forbidden City, Hall of Nourishing Heart.
At this moment, Jiajing was sitting at the desk, writing a draft, and saw on it the content that would be explained in the next lecture in the Imperial College.
At this moment, Lu Fang quickly walked into the Nourishing Heart Hall with silent steps.
Before Lu Fang entered the door, Jiajing heard his voice.
"Your Majesty, what a happy event!"
"Oh, what's the big happy event?"
Jiajing was quite puzzled by how excited Lu Fang was, and then raised his eyebrows and asked.
"Your Majesty, didn't you go to the Arms Department earlier and come up with an idea called a grenade?"
"The Weapons Department has restored this thing called a grenade."
Facing Jiajing's inquiry, Lu Fang did not dare to hide anything, and immediately told everything she knew.
"Oh, the Weaponry Department actually made it."
Jiajing said this with surprise on his face after listening to Lu Fang's story.
"Yes, Your Majesty, the Weapons Department has conducted many experiments before this!"
"This new weapon called a grenade is very powerful. It is said that it can blow a big hole into the city wall!"
Seeing that the emperor was very interested in this matter, Lu Fang immediately described it with excitement.
When Jiajing heard this, he was already very clear that there must be some exaggeration in it.
But Jiajing was still quite interested in the weapons produced by the Arms Department according to his own ideas.
Immediately, Jiajing turned his gaze to Lu Fang and gave the order.
"Lu Fang, go and call Yan Song and the others, and come with me to have a look!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go and inform Mr. Yange and the others now."
After Lu Fang responded respectfully, she quickly left the Yangxin Hall and headed towards the direction of the cabinet.
…
In the cabinet, several people were reviewing relevant memorials, but Gao Gong looked glum.
Zhang Juzheng on the side saw this and asked in a low voice.
"What's wrong?"
"It doesn't matter. After the auction ended, I did a rough calculation and found that the Sea Trade Department's sea voyage certificate was still sold too cheap!"
Facing Zhang Juzheng's inquiry, Gao Gong shook his head and responded like this.
"It is true that the sea-going certificates are sold a bit cheaply. It only takes a year at most to earn back the money these merchants have paid!"
"I'm wondering if we should send another memorandum to His Majesty. We should issue corresponding regulations for these merchants to manage them, right?"
Yan Song on the side also interjected after hearing Gao Gong's troubles.
"Mr. Yan Ge's idea is good. We should send a memorial to His Majesty."
Xu Jie on the side heard this and followed suit.
At this moment, there was a burst of panicked footsteps from outside the cabinet, and a subordinate staff member walked in quickly and said so.
"Eunuch Lu is asking for a meeting outside!"
"Let him in quickly."
Seeing this, several people quickly gave instructions.
"yes!"
The subordinate official immediately accepted the order and left. A moment later, Lu Fang entered the cabinet with light steps.
"I've met Eunuch Lu!"
Under the leadership of Yan Song, several people in the cabinet immediately saluted Lu Fang calmly.
"No need, His Majesty asked me to inform you that we will go to the Arms Department with him later!"
After looking around, Lu Fang announced the news to everyone with a smile.
"Your Majesty wants us to accompany him to the Ordnance Department?"
"Did the Arms Department make any progress?"
Yan Shifan on the side couldn't help but guess after hearing the news delivered by Lu Fang.
"Is it possible that the new cannon developed by the Ordnance Department has made progress?"
Zhang Juzheng gave his own thoughts after combining the current information.
"No, not at all. Let me tell you, it was the idea of a new weapon called a grenade that was proposed by His Majesty, and it was restored by the Department of Ordnance!"
Lu Fang shook his head helplessly. After hesitating for a moment, he finally chose to reveal the correct answer.
"Grenade, what is this? I have lived for most of my life, why haven't I heard of it?"
Upon seeing this, Yan Song immediately raised his doubts.
"Yes, what exactly is this thing called a grenade that can actually make His Majesty so excited!"
Xu Jie, who was on the side, also became interested in this new weapon called grenades after being told by everyone.
"We don't know the details. According to the people in the Arms Department, this grenade is something that is thrown from the hand!"
"It's like a cannonball, but it's thrown from your hand."
Seeing this, Lu Fang looked through the few knowledge reserves in her mind and explained to everyone.
"Now that I've said it, I understand. It turns out that it's a cannonball that can explode when you hold it in your hand and throw it at the enemy!"
After listening to Lu Fang's story, Yan Shifan also had a general impression of grenades.
"Everyone, don't waste any more time. His Majesty is still waiting for us in the Yangxin Hall!"
"Oh, okay, okay."
After hearing Lu Fang's reminder, everyone realized that now was not the time to discuss the principles of grenades, they had to quickly go to His Majesty's side.
(End of chapter)
