"We have flintlock rifles. It would be great if there were more cavalry flintlock rifles." Xu Xuewu said to Zhao Wu who was standing aside.
He had been in the cavalry and had just been transferred to the guard as deputy captain. When he saw the flintlock rifle, he immediately thought that this kind of flintlock could also be equipped with the cavalry.
Most of the riders in the Tiger Banner cavalry don't know how to ride and shoot at all, and training on horseback and shooting is not something that can be done in a short time. Instead, it is a fire gun, which is easy to get started and can be used proficiently in a month. It is most suitable for For cavalry riders.
Zhao Wu said, "Don't worry. Now that the flintlock rifles are out, I believe that the flintlock rifles used by the cavalry will be developed soon. By then, not only the cavalry, but we will also have the opportunity to use them."
The members of the escort were all cavalry, so they were naturally interested in things like mounted muskets.
There is only a wall between the gun-making workshop and the artillery range. Going around the side door of the gun-making workshop is the artillery range.
Liu Heng only brought Li Shuheng, Zheng Tie, and the escort to the artillery field.
There is only one cannon maker in the artillery field, Hou Dafu, and the rest are cannon-making apprentices who follow Hou Dafu to learn how to make cannons.
Today, there are only three types of artillery in the artillery field, one is the Tiger Crouching Cannon, the second is the Small Franco machine gun, and the last one is the Big Franco machine gun.
Apart from the difficulty in casting these three types of artillery at the beginning, now with iron cannon molds, a tiger squatting cannon can be made in a few days, and four Fran cannons can be made in a month.
On the other side of the artillery field is the gunner training ground. There is no shortage of artillery in the Tiger Flag. Usually the gunner training is carried out in the artillery field for actual combat exercises. At the same time, the newly manufactured artillery can also be tested.
Liu Heng came to the artillery field this time to meet Zheng Chao. He did not stay at the artillery field for too long and took Zheng Chao directly to a spare room in the artillery field.
Also entering the room were Li Shuheng and Zheng Tie, and Zhao Wu was also in the room as the guard captain.
Xu Xuewu led the rest of the guards to guard the door.
in the room.
Liu Heng, who was sitting in his seat, looked at Zheng Chao and said, "The sea ship is ready. It is Zheng Qianhu's ship at the Tianjin pier. In two days, you will take someone with the convoy to transport a batch of fine iron to the Tianjin pier to board the ship. First. Go to Japan, then go to Macau and Fujian."
Zheng Chao asked, "How many people do I need to take with me on this trip to sea?"
"How many people do you think are suitable?" Liu Heng asked.
Zheng Chao thought for a moment and said, "Most of us in the Tiger Flag have never been on a sea ship. There is not much use if there are too many people. It is better to let a small group of soldiers go to sea with the subordinates, and they will not be conspicuous on the ship." "
"Okay." Liu Heng said, "Zheng Tie beside me will be your deputy. He will go to sea with you. Of course, everything is still about you. He is just assisting you."
"Yes." Zheng Chao agreed.
He was not surprised to have an additional deputy.
When you go out to sea, you will be far away from the control of the Tiger Flag. There is a lot of fine iron on the ship. Naturally, you have to send a trustworthy person to follow you to feel at ease. Zheng Tie can become the captain of the guard and is a confidant of the master. It is also natural to send him to follow him out to sea. The most suitable.
Liu Heng turned to look at Li Shuheng, smiled and said, "Give him the money!"
Li Shuheng reached into his arms, took out a stack of votes, and said, "This is a vote worth twenty thousand taels. You can exchange it for silver at the bank when you get to the south. I hope you will not disappoint the boss."
Zhao Wu came over, took a stack of tickets, and gave them to Zheng Chao.
Zheng Chao took it in his hand, carefully put it away, and said, "There are many Ming ships on the sea. Many people recognize this kind of meeting ticket. You can use the meeting ticket directly as silver without going to the bank to exchange it."
"You are more familiar with things at sea. It's up to you to make the decision." Liu Heng said, "This time we go to sea, we have to get the gunsmiths of the field artillery used by the red-haired ghosts, as well as the sweet potatoes and potato seeds. , it would be better if we could get more seeds.”
"Don't worry, Boss, the red-haired ghosts love money. As long as we give you enough money, we don't have to worry about them not coming back with us on the boat. Moreover, there are many people who travel to sea and know a lot of people. As long as there is money, there is always a way to get the red-haired ghosts." Cannonsmith." Zheng Chao assured, patting his chest.
Liu Heng nodded and said, "This time when I go to Japan, it is best to establish relations with the Japanese forces. Tiger Character Banner will continue to deal with Japan in the future. The iron from Lingqiu will continue to be transported through Tianjin." Go to Japan."
Zheng Chao thought for a while and said, "The Japanese country has banned the sea just like our Ming Dynasty. If you want to do business with the Japanese country for a long time, you need to go through Master Li."
"Master Li?" Liu Heng frowned.
Zheng Chao explained, "Master Li is a famous merchant on the sea. Whether it is a red ghost or a Frenchman, they have to give face to Master Li. Only Master Li's ship can enter and exit the Kyushu Island of Japan at will."
Liu Heng's eyes lit up and he asked, "Is the Master Li you are talking about Li Dan? Is there any way to contact him?"
Zheng Chao looked surprised and said, "The boss also knows Mr. Li?"
Liu Heng shook his head slightly and said, "I don't know him. I just heard his name and knew that he was called Kapitan by the Folangji people at sea."
"Master Li is undoubtedly the strongest at sea." Zheng Chao said, "It's a pity that my subordinate's status was too low when he went to sea, and his subordinates are not qualified to know a big shot like Master Li."
Liu Heng looked disappointed.
I knew that Li Dan was really powerful in this era. Even a few years later, during the Battle of Penghu during the Tianqi years, when the Red Devils were defeated and moved to Taiwan, Li Dan personally went to Penghu to coordinate, which shows how powerful this person was. .
After Liu Heng explained the matter of going to sea, he took the people away. Before leaving, he told Zheng Chao that the matter of going to sea was kept secret for the time being, and only said that they were going to Tianjin with the convoy.
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"Master Jia, you are the only one left." Yang Guangyu came forward to greet him.
Master Jia smiled and explained, "The county magistrate is busy with official duties today, so I, the master, can only stay. I will punish myself with three cups of wine as an apology."
He was led by Yang Guangyu and sat on the top seat of the private room.
The housekeeper sitting on the other side smiled and said, "Now that everyone is here, it's time to start the banquet. The wine bug in my stomach has been hooked. I must have a few drinks with Mr. Jia in a while."
As he spoke, he looked at Yang Guangyu on the other side.
"Haha, okay, we must have a few drinks later." Master Jia said with a smile.
Yang Guangyu raised his hands to the two people present and said, "You two will go down and tell the waiter to serve the food in a moment."
After saying that, he turned around and left the private room.
As soon as the others left, the housekeeper whispered, "Master, do you know why Secretary Yang invited us here for dinner this time?"
Master Jia waved his hand and said, "I'm also surprised about this. Normally, Secretary Yang and I only have a nod of friendship, but today he invited me to the banquet. I think he has something to ask for."
The housekeeper said, "I'm afraid this matter won't be easy to handle!"
Master Jia frowned and said, "Why do you see it?"
The housekeeper said, "Master, have you ever heard about what happened to Cai Gamang not long ago?"
