Looking at the new fire gun in his hand, this was the first time Zhu Yuanzhang came into contact with the concept of "small".
Previously, Zhu Yuanzhang's idea of firearms was "big".
What to do if the artillery is not powerful enough?
Then build bigger cannons, use more gunpowder, and the natural power will increase.
Zhu Yuanzhang was able to conquer the world, and the power of firearms was indispensable.
Especially for the Mongolian and Yuan cavalry, although they are a remnant force, Zhu Yuanzhang's army is also dominated by peasant troops.
The key to winning battles repeatedly lies in the suppression of cavalry by artillery.
A large number of artillery pours in turn, and the damage caused by the huge sound can greatly disturb the cavalry's horses, thus annihilating the enemy in one fell swoop.
The Gunpowder Department's research on firearms has only been following Zhu Yuanzhang's ideas.
The structure of the firecracker is exactly that of an artillery piece, just to make it easier to carry.
But this matchlock gun, especially after the explanation by the eunuch of the Gunpowder Department, made Zhu Yuanzhang realize that if this matchlock gun could really be made, it might be able to completely replace the existence of crossbowmen.
The war consciousness of the Min team made Zhu Yuanzhang aware of the importance of the matchlock gun.
"It is our decree that all craftsmen must make this matchlock gun for us within the shortest number of days." Zhu Yuanzhang ordered in a deep voice.
"I obey the decree."
At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly understood why Da Sun always had the urge to fight here and there.
Because now Zhu Yuanzhang also has such impulse.
Such a sharp weapon could be as powerful as what Da Sun described.
What other enemy forces can stop him?
There are cannons for sieges and matchlock guns for field battles. Zhu Yuanzhang has already felt that when these matchlock guns appear on the battlefield, they will bring a devastating blow to the enemy.
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The palace of the King of Qin in the capital.
Zhu Xi was painting in the yard, looking at the small pond in front of him.
Since Deng's death, Zhu Ping experienced the initial sadness and felt like a completely different person.
He even started to cultivate his moral character.
No matter what, he was the emperor's second son after all, and he knew in his heart that as long as he waited quietly, he would eventually appear one day.
Even just yesterday, the emperor sent a decree to choose another concubine for himself.
As for Zhu Zhengfei Wang, in fact, there is no relationship between the two.
Because Wang was young, he did not join the army of his elder brother, King Kaokuo Timur of Henan, that is, Wang Baobao.
After the Ming army occupied Henan, she couldn't help but become a subject of the Ming Dynasty.
The failure to recruit Wang Baobao to surrender made Zhu Yuanzhang respect Baobao even more as a person.
So later, Zhu Yuanzhang decided to marry Baobao's sister Wang to his second son Qin Wang Zhu Cang.
In September of the fourth year of Hongwu, Wang Baobao's daughter brother was canonized as Princess Qin.
Wang has a strong character and maintains his political opposition stance, resolutely suppressing and resisting the marriage.
But it makes no sense in front of the iron-blooded Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang, who was born as a monk and beggar, regards human life as nothing. He can slaughter the founding heroes, let alone the Wang family.
The King of Qin, Zhu Xi, was obviously dissatisfied with Wang. There might also be an aesthetic problem. After all, Wang's appearance might not be very good in the eyes of Central Plains people.
So this relationship goes without saying.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care about this, but he didn't expect that the daughter of Deng Yu, Deng, would be a femme fatale.
So this time I plan to arrange for a virtuous and virtuous concubine to come to the second eldest brother Zhu Xi.
After Zhu Xi was sad, he didn't have any objections. After all, he grew up in a military camp, so it was easier to look past life and death.
Sometimes I even have some small expectations, hoping that my father can arrange a good-looking concubine.
In terms of status, King Qin Zhu Ping has reached the top level of the entire Ming Dynasty.
In fact, now that the eldest brother Zhu Biao has passed away and his son is young, Zhu Ping is the most qualified to inherit the throne.
But it is obvious that Zhu Ping may have some thoughts about the throne, but his desire is not too high.
Just when Zhu Xiang and Tao Yi were in a mood, the housekeeper came to report: "Your Highness, Your Highness the King of Jin has come to the residence."
"Third brother? Why did he come to me? Aren't you afraid of being scolded by your father?"
Zhu Xi was stunned for a moment, and inadvertently the ink dripped on the almost perfect painting.
After coming back to his senses, Zhu Xi didn't care about it and said to the housekeeper: "Please come in, third brother."
Soon, Jin Wang Zhu Fan entered through the gate of Yeyuan.
"Second brother, you are more comfortable here." After Zhu Fan came in, he laughed and said to Zhu Xi.
Apparently the relationship between the two is pretty good.
Zhu Xi was born two years earlier than Zhu Fan. Unlike Zhu Di, they were both born from the same mother. This concept is completely different.
"Okay, third brother, don't laugh at me. It's not like you don't know what I'm doing here. Why do you come here today, but what's the matter?" Zhu Fang felt much better when he saw his younger brother and asked.
"I can't come to see my second brother if it's okay." Zhu Fan asked.
"Come on, my father is keeping me locked up. If nothing happens, how dare you risk being scolded by my father to come see me." Zhu Xi said disdainfully.
Of the three brothers, only the eldest brother, Zhu Biao, dared to talk back to his father. The other brothers would be frightened to their knees with just one look from his father.
When Zhu Fan heard his second brother talking about his father, he was immediately speechless.
Although there are definitely no royal guards of my father in the second brother's mansion, the fear of my father has been engraved in my bones since I was a child.
Zhu Fan stopped teasing and followed Zhu Chong towards the pavilion.
In the pavilion, the two brothers sat looking at each other. The servants also made tea and brought it to them. At Zhu Ping's signal, all the servants in the yard retreated.
"Tell me, what's the matter?" Zhu Ping asked directly.
"Second brother must have heard about the recent incident about Xiaoling." Zhu Fan said directly.
Zhu Xi frowned: "Is it about the eldest nephew?"
Although Zhu Ping was locked up, it did not mean that he knew nothing about the outside world. Moreover, almost everyone in the capital knew about this matter, and Zhu Ping certainly knew it.
Zhu Fan nodded, and then said: "On the bank of the Qinhuai River, there is a place called Ping'an Tea House, which is very famous for its breakfast. I think my second brother should know about it."
Hearing this, the corners of Zhu Xi's mouth twitched and he replied: "I know."
How could I not know that my concubine asked the housekeeper to call her because she wanted to eat the pastries from this teahouse.
No one came, but his father's jade pendant came, and it was thrown by Deng.
I was almost beaten to death by my father in the Huagai Palace.
When Zhu Fan heard this, he said somewhat faintly: "Second brother, do you know the name of the owner of this teahouse, and what he looks like."
When Zhu Ping heard this, he said with some confusion: "Who else could it be? Of course it is my eldest nephew."
Zhu Fan paused and said, "Second brother knows?"
"Can I not know?" Zhu Xi was suddenly embarrassed. If he hadn't kissed his eldest nephew, he might have been discounted by his father.
Thinking of his father's furious look when he confronted him at that time, Zhu Xi couldn't help but tremble.
"Well, since the second brother knows, I won't say much more. My father summoned Lan Yu back. If my guess is correct, it is to prepare for the canonization of the grandson for the eldest nephew."
"After all, you also know the relationship between Lan Yu and my sister-in-law."
"Now that there is no one around Yuelu Timur, my father really wants to let people go there, so I thought this is my second brother's chance." Zhu Fan said.
Zhu Fang was already smart. Hearing this, he immediately understood what his third brother Zhu Fan meant and asked, "You mean, this matter falls on my eldest nephew?"
Zhu Fan nodded and said: "Yes, as long as the eldest nephew comes forward and says a few words, the second brother will be able to get rid of the pain of confinement."
"I think my second brother also knows the situation on Yuelu Timur's side, but it's just easy credit."
"With this credit, at least there is a step down from the father's side."
"Besides, in the future, my eldest nephew may still be in charge of the Ming Empire. Now that my eldest nephew has lost his memory and doesn't recognize you and me, we need to get to know each other again."
