"It's feasible, it's definitely feasible..."
"I found a way!"
"Why am I so stupid? Why didn't I think of it when I was around?"
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Looking at the crazy-looking Bi Maokang beside Long's case, everyone looked at each other.
Only Chongzhen knew that the flintlock gun was about to be born.
"Your Majesty, it is possible to make fire automatically. I have already thought of a way to use flint instead of match rope. The collision of flint will produce sparks to ignite the gunpowder.
It's just that this requires structural modification of the fire gun. It's hard to say when it will be accomplished.
But this method must be feasible. If it can be done, Your Majesty should be the first to take credit! "
Chongzhen waved his hand: "These are all your own ideas and have nothing to do with me!"
Even if he didn't mention it just now, Bi Maokang will be able to figure it out on his own in a few years. He is just a little ahead of time now.
According to historical records, the flintlock gun was recorded in the "Military Illustrations" published by Bi Maokang in the eighth year of Chongzhen (1635).
In other words, the flintlock gun may have been successfully developed before 1635, because research and development and testing required a lot of time.
If someone in the court at that time could see the advantages of flintlock guns and the large amount of equipment, the ending of Ming Dynasty would not seem so tragic.
However, due to the turbulent situation in the DPRK, no one promoted it, drastic changes in the times, outdated concepts, ideological conflicts, official suppression, cultural differences and other factors, the flintlock rifle had a troubled life.
After Jiannu entered the customs, "Pictures of Military Weapons" became a banned book, and the flintlocks were even hidden.
"Hou Meng, congratulations, you are going to treat us!"
"Easy to say!"
Bi Maokang was also very happy: "These are all your Majesty's suggestions. Your Majesty is really a talented person!"
"Hahaha, Marquis Meng, you don't know, right? His Majesty just put forward some ideas about artillery.
The teacher and I both think it is feasible. If the test can be successful, Ming Dynasty's firearms will be ahead of an era! "
Sun Yuanhua then quickly explained Chongzhen's thoughts on artillery, and Bi Maokang also praised him repeatedly.
"Your Majesty, I kindly ask your Majesty to allocate some money to me so that I can study it immediately."
Looking at the expressions of Sun Yuanhua and the others, Chongzhen smiled.
"Don't be anxious, this is what I called you back to do. You just passed my assessment, so what I promised will naturally be fulfilled!"
After Chongzhen finished speaking, he looked at the people in Dongnuan Pavilion: "Dear sirs, I established the Daming Agricultural Research Institute some time ago, mainly to study agriculture, increase food production, and solve the problem of people's food rations.
Today I plan to establish another Daming Firearms Research Institute, which will be mainly responsible for researching firearms and increasing the combat power of the Ming army. I wonder what you guys think? "
"Your Majesty, please give me your instructions!"
Everyone saluted Chongzhen.
"The Daming Firearms Research Institute has jurisdiction over the Firearms Department, the Artillery Department, the Mines Department, the Mines Department, the Gunpowder Department, the Chariot Department, the Magical Techniques Department, the Tactics Department, and the Merits and Demerits Department.
Each department has its own responsibilities, professional things are done by professional people, and departments are not allowed to interfere with each other.
In addition, the Military Affairs Bureau and the Ordnance Bureau will be included in the Firearms Research Institute! "
PS: The terms landmines and sea mines appeared in the Ming Dynasty, and are recorded in detail in the Ming Dynasty's military book "Weaponry Chronicles".
"Your Majesty, the other ministers understand this, but what are the responsibilities of the Magical Techniques Department and the Tactics Department?"
"The firearms of the Ming Dynasty are complicated. In addition to the ones I mentioned, there are many types, such as the flying crow of divine fire, the flying thunder that strikes thieves in the air, the swarm of bees, the water fire dragon, etc.
Although they are rarely used, it does not mean that they are useless. Different firearms are most suitable for different terrains. We must be prepared. "
After Chongzhen finished speaking, he took a sip of tea from the cup and continued: "The Tactics Department studies firearms tactics and tactics and formulates firearms training plans.
Although they may not necessarily know how to fight, the inventors know how to maximize the power of firearms, how to arrange formations, how to load ammunition to save time, etc.
It seems that the military can do these things, but it is far less professional than firearms researchers.
Of course, the plans they have made need to be tested in the 21st Guards and the Beijing Camp, and they need to be revised repeatedly before they can be promoted. "
"The Daming Firearms Research Institute has one director, one left and right supervisor, one director, one director in each department, and several doctors, professors, and teaching assistants in each department."
"Sun Aiqing, leave this matter to the cabinet. Choose a place outside the city to build it. The Firearms Research Institute will be at the same level as the Agricultural Research Institute.
All facilities are in accordance with the standards of the Agricultural Research Institute, with higher confidentiality and heavy protection.
Remember, anyone who enters within ten feet of the Firearms Research Institute without a warrant will be shot to death! "
The Agricultural Research Institute is located outside the city to facilitate testing on farmland, while the Firearms Research Institute is located outside the city for fear of explosions.
Later generations of people claimed that the big explosion in Tianqi Wang Gong Factory was caused by gunpowder explosion. No matter whether there was any evidence or not, he could not take this risk.
Chongzhen looked at Li Banghua: "Li Aiqing, transfer someone from the Military Discipline Inspection Department to the Firearms Research Institute as the director of the merits and demerits department.
Remember, you are not allowed to interfere in the research of each department. You are only responsible for recording the merits and demerits of each department and researchers. The results will be handed over to the president, the left and right supervisors, the cabinet, and me. "
After making these arrangements, Chongzhen's eyes moved back and forth on Xu Guangqi, Sun Yuanhua, and Bi Maokang, as if he was thinking about something, staring at them making the three of them a little uneasy.
After a while, Chongzhen made a decision: "Xu Guangqi, you serve as the first director of the Firearms Research Institute, Bi Maokang becomes the director of the Firearms Department of the Left Prison Academy, and Sun Yuanhua, you serve as the director of the Artillery Department of the Right Academy Academy!"
"I would like to thank Your Majesty for His grace!"
He was very reassured about the abilities of Xu Guangqi and Sun Yuanhua, but he had read several articles, and the titles of each article were shocking.
Such as "Xu Guangqi, who learned both Chinese and Western knowledge, personally pushed the Ming Dynasty into the abyss of national subjugation" and "Xu Guangqi, the biggest invisible traitor in the Ming Dynasty".
The general content is that Xu Guangqi and others from the Explanatory Dynasty collected astronomy, geography, medicine, production, etc. from past dynasties and compiled it into a book for missionaries to take back to the West.
He also forged various books under the guise that they were written by Westerners.
He didn't know where those Tieba authors got the evidence, and it was conclusive, but it seemed to him to be anti-intellectual.
But he couldn't guard against this.
"In addition, a firearms academy will be established, which will also be listed under the Firearms Research Institute."
Xu Guangqi said thoughtfully: "Your Majesty, is this firearms academy going to recruit some students to learn firearms knowledge?"
"right!"
Chongzhen looked at several older people: "Xu Aiqing, you have learned both Chinese and Western knowledge. In addition to your daily research, you should also compile what you have learned into a book and be responsible for teaching the students at the Firearms Academy.
As for how many people to recruit and what the standards are, it will all be decided by the Firearms Research Institute, but it must export at least 100 people every year. Can it be done? "
"I'm waiting for the order!"
Xu Guangqi and the three of them knelt down together. They could tell that this was not a discussion, but something that had to be done.
Even if Chongzhen doesn't say anything, they will bring some disciples. After all, they are old and cannot lose what they have learned.
"Get up, I have something to ask you!"
