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In the shooting range set up by the arsenal, a group of sergeants were loading new-type firearms. Zhu Youxiao and a group of close ministers, as well as Zhang Zhiji, the chief producer of the arsenal, and Bi Maokang, the director of the Tiangong Institute, were waiting eagerly on the high platform. .
After the medicine was loaded, the gunnery sergeant, under the order of a general, knelt down uniformly and aimed at the target ahead of a white line a hundred steps away from the shooting range.
Then the commanding general looked at the high platform, Zhu Youxiao nodded immediately, and Zhang Zhiji took three steps forward and shouted:
"The test begins!"
The general immediately turned around and walked away, holding his flag high and shouting:
"Prepare!"
After a few breaths, he fiercely waved the command flag in his hand downwards and shouted:
"put!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the firearms soldier immediately pulled the trigger of the gun, and bursts of noises came from the shooting range.
The sergeant in charge of watching the target quickly ran under the high platform with the hit target.
Zhu Youxiao counted and found that seventeen of the thirty targets had penetrated. This was more than a hundred meters away, and the targets were covered with a layer of iron. It was already a huge success to be able to penetrate at such a long distance. It was beyond his expectation.
Zhu Youxiao said with satisfaction:
"The power of this self-generated fire gun is not small. Bi Aiqing, how did you do this? Its power is not inferior to that of Western matchlock guns."
"And the flint firing device is much more convenient and simpler than the matchlock gun. With this gun, even if it is used in the cold winter outside the customs, it will not have the problem of misfiring like other firearms."
Bi Maokang bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, I just changed the fuse to flint firing, and I didn't make too many changes."
"As for this power, not only His Majesty found it incredible, I was also shocked when I tried the gun a few days ago."
"I just followed His Majesty's inspiration to make the barrel more precise and use the best medicine. After repeated tests, I finally found the most suitable dosage for this gun."
Zhu Youxiao secretly thought that this was indeed the case. This was indeed a major change.
Most people nowadays don't pay much attention to firearms, and they have almost no care for the storage and maintenance of firearms. When they are no longer used, they just leave them in the warehouse and wait for them to rust.
When it was time to use it, it was improvised, and it was a defective product made by cutting corners. The result was that the barrel was blocked before the first shot was fired, or the barrel directly exploded, killing one of our own people first.
There is no specific standard for the amount of gunpowder. Except for some skilled veterans, everyone else just stuffs it in. How can such a firearm achieve optimal power?
Zhu Youxiao laughed twice and said:
"Bi Aiqing is indeed a firearms expert. This self-generated fire gun is a major breakthrough in our Daming firearms equipment."
"I heard that in order to develop this firecracker, Aiqing has been living in the arsenal, forgetting to sleep and eat every day, and I haven't been back to see my family for several months. It's really hard for Aiqing. Aiqing will have to balance work and rest in the future. Firearms Of course it is important, but the human body is more important.”
"Don't wear yourself out. There are still many firearms in the Ming Dynasty that I need to improve and make new ones. There is no need to rush. Otherwise, it will not only be my loss, but also the country's loss."
Bi Maokang bowed and said:
"I would like to thank Your Majesty. I have not asked for much in my life. This self-made firecracker is one of my great concerns. Now I have finally got my wish. In order to thank Your Majesty for your trust, I will do my best."
"This self-generated fire gun has been tested for half a month. It is basically mature and can be built and equipped for the army. I believe that with this new type of firearm, His Majesty's army will be able to move forward without fear, and the slaves will not be afraid."
"I am just an old and weak scholar. I cannot kill the enemy to repay my merits. This is all I can do."
These people with real ability never brag about how capable they are. They will prove it with actions. Only people like Sun Chengzong and Yuan Chonghuan who are just trying to gain fame will use their mouths to prove it all day long, making it look like they are as capable as anyone in the world. Comparable to Wuhou.
"Ai Qing is too self-effacing. In my eyes, Ai Qing is a priceless treasure."
As the chief producer, Zhang Zhiji glanced at Bi Maokang with admiration. When the new fire gun was being developed, he was the most aware of the difficulties Bi Maokang faced. He was also happy for him from the bottom of his heart to receive such praise from His Majesty today. After all, he He is also the person in charge of the arsenal. With such an achievement, he has a bright face.
"Your Majesty, please give this self-generated fire gun a name!"
This is also a milestone innovation. Except for Western countries, this is the first independently developed flintlock gun in Asia. Although its power is not a breakthrough, its significance is indeed extraordinary.
Zhu Youxiao thought for a long time and said slowly after a while:
"How about calling it Shenwu Gun?"
In fact, Zhu Youxiao wanted to call it Rifle, but that was too shameless. He might as well just go with this era and give it a more powerful name.
Next, ten more shots were fired, and the thirty self-generating fire guns showed no problems such as clogging, misfiring, or explosion. He immediately ordered that all craftsmen who participated in the development of self-generating fire guns would be rewarded fifty taels of silver. Bi Maokang, a research and development officer, was awarded a thousand taels of silver and was awarded the title of Prince's Young Master by Zhu Youxiao.
Under the leadership of Zhang Zhiji, Zhu Youxiao and the ministers came to the center of the playground, where various types of firearms were placed, all of which are currently used by the Yulin Army.
There are main combat equipment such as Thunder Cannon, Kidnapping Cannon, Matchlock Gun, Streaming Divine Machine Arrow, Swarm of Bees, and Bronze Artillery.
There is also an extremely rare piece of equipment, which is the rocket that the Qi Jiajun was considering installing, the Divine Fire Flying Crow.
"My dear, please arrange for manpower to modify these Thunder Guns and Kidnapper Guns immediately, and change them all into flint firing devices. Please take a look first, how many people are needed and how long it takes to transform a Fire Gun."
Bi Maokang held two fire guns and tried to figure it out. After a while, he stood up and saluted Zhu Youxiao:
"Your Majesty, it only takes two craftsmen to complete the transformation within three days."
Zhu Youxiao nodded, as he expected.
Most of the firearms of this era are similar, and the technology is basically the same. Moreover, it is only a matter of changing the fuse ignition to flint firing, which is not difficult for these professionals.
Zhu Youxiao pointed to the swarm of bees and said:
"My dear friend, this swarm is a large-scale destructive weapon that can be used by only two people and is easy to carry. It is an indispensable weapon for military operations."
"But its shortcomings are too big, the distance is not long enough, and it is not stable enough. I observed the swarm used by the border army. After ignition and launch, many rockets flew into the sky. I don't know if it can be improved. I just want it to be stable. Just launch it. Of course, if you have a way, you can also increase its range."
This swarm of swarms is a multiple rocket launcher. What is recorded in the history books is:
"When the bus is on fire, all the arrows are fired. There are several rockets in the belly of the dragon. It is as powerful as a thunder strike. No one dares to be the spearhead."
The power can be seen as average, and it can be called a perfect weapon for killing enemies. Especially when fighting against cavalry and large-scale legions, the power can be increased to the maximum.
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