At this moment, Chongzhen was very happy.
With the emergence of fixed-loading tubes, coupled with standardization and assembly lines, in the future, the Jiannu and Mongolian tribes will be overthrown, and many fewer soldiers will die in battle.
"By the way, Xu Aiqing, I have been reading Mao Yuanyi's Military Bei Zhi these days. He recorded horizontal medicines and smooth medicines in the book. Do you know these?"
"Your Majesty, I know!"
Xu Guangqi nodded: "The nature of nitrate is extremely yin, and the nature of sulfur is extremely yang. The two divine objects of yin and yang meet in a seamless space. Nitrate and sulfur are called "good medicine" at a ratio of nine to one, and are used in artillery and muskets. When fired, the chamber will not explode when detonated;
Gunpowder with a ratio of seven to three nitrates and sulfur is called "horizontal powder" and is mainly used for blasting, such as sky-blasting thunder, stone mines, ceramic mines, pig iron mines, etc. "
"You also need to study Hengyao and Shunyao. This ratio is not necessarily the best. If the formula of Shunyao can be greatly improved, it will greatly improve the range of the artillery and increase the power of the firearm! "
"I will arrange for someone to test it when I get back!"
"Okay, I'll give you some tea instead of wine, and wish you a quick success in your research!"
Everyone picked up their teacups and drank them all in one gulp.
After a few more explanations, Chongzhen let everyone leave, but when everyone turned around, Chongzhen suddenly spoke up.
"Bi Aiqing!"
"If you make a fire gun that doesn't use a match rope and add the merit of a fixed charge tube, I will give you a Sun and Moon Medal."
hiss……
Everyone gasped, their eyes full of shock, and Bi Maokang trembled all over.
The response to the Medal of Honor is very good, especially after it was linked to the Martial Arts Hall, and the soldiers were crazy about it.
I don't know about other places, but the Forbidden Army, Tengxiang Four Guards, etc. are all training desperately.
The recruitment sites set up by various armies in Beijing and surrounding prefectures and counties are overcrowded and crazy every day.
But it’s also understandable: good food, good food, adequate military pay, ridiculously exaggerated pensions and honors.
The battle to siege Jiannu was a great victory, but the highest achievement was only the Star Medal.
And His Majesty also said that the Sun and Moon Medal is based on Xu Da, Yu Qian and others. Even if it is lower, I have not heard of anyone who can get it.
Now I heard the emperor say that Bi Maokang might have one, how could I not be shocked.
But it is also understandable that it can be fired without a match rope. This is a major breakthrough in the history of fire guns.
It can increase the launch speed, which is a perfect match with the fixed charge tube. It speeds up quickly.
Many people may receive the Sun and Moon Medal in the future, but the first person to receive the Sun and Moon Medal will be remembered forever.
"I will definitely live up to His Majesty's great trust!"
Looking at the people leaving, Chongzhen had a smile on his lips.
People feel light and relaxed without pressure. Although the Firearms Research Institute is making good progress, there is still room for exploitation.
Of course, he didn't mean to put pressure. He had already received information that the flintlock gun was making progress, so he increased the pressure.
After thinking for a while, and telling Cao Bianjiao a few words, Chongzhen went to Luanjia. When he arrived at the Qianqing Gate, he found that Sun Chengzong and Yuan Keli were already waiting.
After some salutes, the monarch and his ministers sat across from each other.
"Sun Aiqing, are you looking for me to arrange food and grass arrangements?"
"Your Majesty clearly shows you!"
Sun Chengzong complimented, and without waiting for Chongzhen to continue asking, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, the solution is the granary!"
"As for the granary, even if there is no battle, I will still find an opportunity to report to His Majesty."
"The granary has been in use since the Spring and Autumn Period. Guan Zhong, the Prime Minister of Qi State at that time, once said: If the geographical location is not taken care of, the grain will not be surplus and will accumulate in the inexhaustible warehouse. This illustrates the importance of grain storage.
Later, the Qin, Han, Tang, and Song dynasties all improved the management of granaries.
When Taizu founded the country, he also issued an edict to set up a granary in each of the four directions of each county to provide relief to the hungry in times of famine.
In the fifth year of Orthodoxy, a preparatory warehouse was set up. The main sources of the preparatory warehouse were the payment of grain to replenish officials, the payment of food for officials, the payment of food for exemption from examinations, and the redemption of prisoners.
In the eighth year of Jiajing period, another social warehouse was established, but due to environmental problems at that time, it was not very operational.
I have roughly calculated that there are more than 6,000 large and small granaries from Taizu to the present. Recently, I checked the records of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works and found that there are less than 2,000 granaries in existence.
And 70% of them are short positions, and it is estimated that at least 50% of these 70% are in disrepair.
This is the idea of the minister. Each county will set up a granary that can hold 5,000 to 10,000 shi, and each prefecture will set up a granary that can hold 50,000 to 100,000 shi, which will be managed by dedicated personnel.
In normal times, they are responsible for disaster relief, stabilizing food prices and distributing official salaries. During wars, they transport food nearby to reduce transportation pressure.
At the same time, the reserve warehouse, or the source of food in the reserve warehouse, was abolished to reduce official corruption.
Secondly, when paying taxes and grains in various places, at least the grain warehouses must be full, and the excess can be collected in the form of silver. "
Having said this, Sun Chengzong looked at Chongzhen again and continued: "Restarting the granary is not only to deal with wars and reduce transportation pressure and consumption, but also to deal with disasters.
I asked Qin Tian to check the records. Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there have been more than 450 floods and droughts, and nearly 300 hailstorms and locust disasters combined.
In recent years, disasters have become more frequent and colder, so we must prepare for rainy days and actively respond! "
After a few words, Yuan Keli's face became serious.
Chongzhen's face was filled with relief. As expected of a famous minister, he could always think of the future.
"Sun Aiqing, thank you for your hard work!"
"Your Majesty, I am just picking up the wisdom of others. You have already started preparations. I am just making some improvements based on Your Majesty's work."
"Hahaha……"
Chongzhen smiled happily and then looked at Li Ruolian at the door: "Li Aiqing, where is Bi Ziyan?"
"Back to Your Majesty, according to the distance, we should have arrived at Shanhaiguan by now. I estimate that we can return to Beijing in seven or eight days."
"good!"
Chongzhen nodded: "Sun Aiqing, you can discuss the granary matter with Bi Ziyan after Bi Ziyan comes back to take over the household department.
Check the status of granaries in various places as soon as possible. The autumn harvest has begun, so be quick!
It is too late for other places, but Shandong, Henan, North Zhili and South Zhili regions must hurry up.
It is not necessary to set up granaries in every county. At this stage, as long as the granaries can be put into use immediately, I will fill them up! "
"I obey the decree!"
Sun Chengzong responded immediately.
After a few words of explanation, Sun Chengzong left and Yuan Keli left.
In Dongnuan Pavilion, Chongzhen tapped the dragon table gently with his fingers, looking sad.
Judging from the intelligence sent back from various places so far, his arrival does not seem to have affected the rotation of heaven and earth.
Natural disasters are still there, such as droughts in Yan'an Prefecture and Gongchang Prefecture in Shaanxi Province, the tsunami in Hangzhou, etc.
Grain is hard currency at any time and is more useful than silver. That's why Sun Chengzong made the decision so happily when he proposed to reopen the granary. The purpose of storing grain was not only for war, but also for disaster relief.
But when it comes to logistics scheduling, besides storing grain, he has another solution.
