Baoyuan Bureau.
"Master Su, it's done, please check it out."
The craftsman came to Su Jing and said excitedly.
The improvement of this artillery is also very exciting for them.
The excitement was not just because they had made something new, but also because their treatment had actually changed due to Su Jing's arrival.
Because of the fire guns that Su Jing had improved in Baoyuan Bureau, Zhu Yuanzhang rewarded all the craftsmen and officials who participated in the improvement of fire guns more than once.
Both officials and craftsmen were very grateful and respectful to Su Jingna.
"Okay, let me take a look."
Su Jing nodded.
On the shooting range, a small artillery that was identical to the sketch drawn by Su Jing stood. The basic principle of this version of the small artillery was no different from that of the red cannon.
However, Su Jing has made a lot of improvements in terms of stability.
Of course, the most important thing is Su Jing's improved steel-making method, which now makes the steel strong enough to support the energy generated by gunpowder explosions.
Su Jing squatted down and carefully inspected the top, bottom, left and right of the cannon.
After confirming that it was correct, he said: "It can be filled with gunpowder and launched for trial launch."
"yes."
The soldiers on the side had already prepared everything and immediately started filling the gunpowder.
Su Jing, the craftsmen, and the officials all retreated behind the sandbags in the distance, and the test soldiers also pulled the leads far away.
These are Su Jing's requirements. No matter what kind of experiment it is, safety comes first.
"Master Su, it's up to you to give the order to light the fire."
The official on the side said flatteringly that he still had this bit of vision.
"OK."
Su Jing smiled and then shouted: "Light the fire!"
Although he knew it was flattery, he was very comfortable with the flattery. This official was quite good and knew the sense of ceremony.
Following Su Jing's order, the soldiers lit the fire.
The sparks quickly approached the artillery along the fuse, leaving a burning black mark on the ground.
Everyone's eyes were also attracted by the sparks, and following the burning of the sparks, they finally landed on the cannon.
Bang!
With a loud noise, the gunpowder in the barrel of the small artillery exploded, and the huge force released blasted out the solid lead stone bullets weighing more than three kilograms.
In fact, the weight of the shells of a real red cannon can reach more than 10 kilograms, but this small firecracker will definitely not be able to reach that.
The weight of three kilograms is already the limit!
boom!
The cannonball landed and hit the target point in the distance.
In just the first test firing, the accuracy met the requirements. The target was a wooden box made to imitate the strength of a ship.
The lead bullets fell and the box was directly smashed through.
As soon as this shot was fired, the crowd immediately started cheering.
"Success!"
"Master Su, it's successful!"
…
Su Jing quickly arrived at the target point and carefully inspected the damage caused.
In the eyes of these officials and craftsmen, it was a success, but to Su Jing, it was not a complete success.
The accuracy and range were achieved, but Su Jing was not satisfied with the damage caused.
Especially if it is used against the enemy, it is impossible for the enemy to just stay in place and let us fire the artillery.
You have to think of a way to scatter.
Su Jing thought carefully about how to make the cannonball explode again after being fired.
After thinking for a short time, Su Jing thought of fireworks.
The development of fireworks and firecrackers in the Ming Dynasty has been quite rapid, and there are various types of fireworks.
"Somebody come!"
Su Jing shouted directly.
"Master Su, my subordinate is here."
The official ran up to Su Jing in a hurry.
Su Jing said: "Find some masters who can make fireworks. They must be very powerful."
Fireworks also have secondary explosions. Although the power of fireworks is very small, the principle can be used for reference.
"Yes, I will go and do it immediately."
The officials didn't hesitate at all and went straight to the whole city to look for people.
Even Zhu Yuanzhang had personally greeted Su Jing when he made firearms, and he would do his best to meet all requests without having to report to him first.
No one dares to disobey the emperor's orders.
…
In just one day's work, Ying Tianfu's powerful fireworks masters were quickly found and delivered directly to Su Jing.
At this time, Zhu Biao also came back, cooperating with Su Jing to complete the improvement and development of this small artillery.
When doing scientific research, time always flies.
With the guidance of the pyrotechnics master, Su Jing quickly understood the key to secondary blasting, which was to fill the shell with gunpowder and build in a fuse so that it would explode within a specified time after launch.
The principle is very simple, but in actual operation, you need to constantly try the length of the lead, the amount of gunpowder, the thickness of the shell seal, etc.
Compared with the power of fireworks explosions, the power of artillery shells is much stronger.
Explosions of various types continued to occur on the Baoyuan Bureau's shooting range.
However, Su Jing adhered to the principle of safety in all experiments, so although the explosions continued, there were no casualties.
Bang!
There was another explosion, the shell was launched, and a second explosion occurred just when it was about to hit the target.
Scattered pieces of iron and lead flew out in all directions, directly punching holes in the wooden box.
"Master Su, it's successful!"
Zhu Biao shouted excitedly. He was extremely surprised by the power of the small artillery. This power was simply incredible.
Su Jing nodded and said: "The seven days of hard work have finally been in vain. This artillery is finally completed."
For seven consecutive days, apart from eating and sleeping, he just studied this small artillery. Although Master Su did not do much actual operation, he basically just said an idea, and the craftsmen executed it according to this idea.
But it still takes a lot of effort.
Now that she finally succeeded, Su Jing felt relieved.
"Master Su, let's go back and rest first."
Zhu Biao said to Su Jing that he was not in a hurry to report. Anyway, the successful news would soon appear on Zhu Yuanzhang's desk.
"OK."
Su Jing replied, he was really a little tired.
Back at Niu Mansion, Su Jing had a big meal after washing up.
This is his usual style. After being busy, he must have a good meal to relax.
Although Su Jing's food in Baoyuan Bureau was also very good, after all, he was working at that time, and tasting delicious food requires full concentration, so this meal was very necessary.
"Master Su, with this small artillery, those Japanese pirates must be able to flee."
Zhu Biao said excitedly.
If the problem of Japanese pirates can be completely solved, it will definitely be a good thing for Ming Dynasty.
Su Jing said lightly: "It's not bad, we can't underestimate the Japanese pirates. Although they live in a small place, if we remain stubborn and do not want to make progress, we will suffer a lot one day."
As a Chinese, Su Jing always remembers that tragedy.
We must fight the Japanese pirates, but we must not take them lightly.
"Yes, please keep this in mind, students."
Zhu Biao nodded and answered seriously.
As the prince of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Biao naturally regarded Su Jing's words as instructive instructions for him, the prince, and for the teachings of the Ming Dynasty.
"By the way, what happened to what I mentioned last time? Who became Prime Minister Zuo?"
Su Jing asked casually.
The changes in Hongwu in the past three years were unexpected for Su Jing.
Everything is different from what she remembered, and Su Jing wants to know what kind of development is going on now.
Zhu Biao was silent for a while and replied: "Master Su, the position of Prime Minister Left is still vacant. Prime Minister Wang Guangyang of the Right was deposed for being unfilial to his parents. Yang Xian, Prime Minister of Zhongshu, took his place."
Yang Xian?
Right Prime Minister?
Su Jing was stunned, that was quite unexpected.
Now Li Shanchang is still recovering from illness. Yang Xian, the Prime Minister of the Right, is equivalent to the Prime Minister of the Left.
"Master Su, the students have tried their best, but..."
Zhu Biao's face looked a little ugly, but he was still powerless to change this result.
Su Jing shook her head and said, "It's okay. This has nothing to do with you. Don't blame yourself too much."
Although Su Jing was a little surprised when she first heard Zhu Biao's words, but if she thought about it carefully, it was actually normal.
Yang Xian could become the short-lived left prime minister in the history of the Ming Dynasty and do so many shocking things, which must be his ability.
Even Lao Zhu's appointment of him was the result of a multi-faceted game.
Although I can speak directly to Zhu Biao now, it is too difficult to directly and completely change the position of officials in the Ming Dynasty, especially at the level of Prime Minister Zuo.
After returning from Laizhou Mansion, Su Jing felt more and more that history was not what was recorded in the history books.
Many seemingly stupid decisions are made with the benefit of hindsight.
At a specific moment and under specific conditions, the decision made by the decision-makers at that time is likely to be the optimal solution at that time.
After all, they have no way of seeing the future.
As a time traveler, I have no right to look down on the ancients.
So at this moment, Su Jing is not that hard to accept this result.
"Master Su, are the consequences of this matter really serious?"
Zhu Biao asked Su Jing. Now he regrets it. Why didn't he fight with his father Zhu Yuanzhang at that time?
Obviously Su Jing made it very clear, and I have always believed in Su Jing's words.
"Niu Yi, whether it is serious or not, it has already happened. I am not a god, and neither are you."
Su Jing comforted him: "If you want to do something, then take a good look at the Right Prime Minister Yang Xian and see what he has done."
"I'm not sure now what serious consequences will happen."
The history at this moment seems to have deviated from what Su Jing knew, and there are some things that he can't say.
Zhu Biao was silent. As the prince, his power was indeed considerable.
But he couldn't interfere with Yang Xian, who was the right prime minister in Zhongshu and was still taking the responsibilities of the left prime minister.
Indeed, Zhu Biao is Zhu Yuanzhang's most valued son and the future successor of Ming Dynasty.
But this does not mean that Zhu Biao can act recklessly, and he will not act recklessly.
The court of the Ming Dynasty has its own rules, and even Lao Zhu cannot break such rules at will.
"Students understand."
Zhu Biao nodded.
"What's the matter with Wang Guangyang's lack of filial piety?"
Su Jing asked, he had some memories of this former right prime minister of the Ming Dynasty, but not much.
There were so many famous people in the early years of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty. Although Su Jing was quite interested in history, she only knew about those famous people.
I know a little bit about Wang Guangyang’s life and his ups and downs, but I don’t really know much about him.
Zhu Biao immediately replied: "It was the imperial censor Liu Bing who impeached him. The reason for impeachment is unfilial piety."
Shi Censor Liu Bing?
Su Jing frowned and asked: "Shi Yushi is a subordinate official position of Yu Shi Zhongcheng, right?"
"Yes, Master Su, the position of Censor Zhongcheng is currently vacant in the Censorship Platform, and Censor Liu Bing is the actual person in charge."
Zhu Biao replied.
"I see."
Su Jing finally understood the general details of the matter, and the censor Liu Bing and Su Jing also had some impressions in their minds.
This guy was killed by Yang Xian when he was Prime Minister Zuo in the annals of history.
With such a connection, I am afraid that Yang Xian was behind Liu Bing's impeachment of Wang Guangyang.
Yang Xian killed people and silenced him just to silence him.
"Master Su, why is this so? Is there something wrong with Shi Liu Bing, the censor?"
Zhu Biao asked curiously.
Su Jing said: "I don't know if the problem is big or not, but he may be in danger now."
Although Yang Xian did not become Prime Minister Zuo, it should still be possible to deal with a censor.
"Master Su, you mean, between Liu Bing and Yang Xian..."
Zhu Biao's reaction was not slow. With just these few words, he already understood what Su Jing meant.
Su Jing said with a smile: "I didn't say anything. You just have to deal with it yourself. The affairs of the Ming Dynasty have little to do with me."
After a simple trial and change, Su Jing realized that the Ming Dynasty's court was far from simple as it seemed.
Even if you know the direction of history, you can't do much.
If it gets involved too deeply, I'm afraid that I will be involved.
Fighting within the court was not what Su Jing wanted to do.
"Thank you Master Su for your advice. If the student has something to do, please leave first. Master Su, please have a good rest."
Zhu Biao didn't care about eating with Su Jing anymore, so he got up and left.
Ever since Yang Xian became the right prime minister, Zhu Biao has been following Su Jing to help improve the artillery, and he really didn't pay too much attention to the affairs of the court.
And Zhu Biao also knew that the Northern Expedition was now reaching a critical moment, and his father Zhu Yuanzhang's main energy must be focused on the battle situation on the front line.
As for the internal affairs of Ming Dynasty, it must be handled by Zhongshu Sheng.
At this moment, the person in charge of Zhongshu Province is none other than Yang Xian!
Returning to the palace, Zhu Biao immediately checked Liu Bing's situation.
"What, the imperial censor Liu Bing is in jail? Will he be executed soon?"
Zhu Biao looked at Zhezi with shock in his eyes.
Only a few days later, Liu Bing was actually imprisoned!
Isn't this exactly the same situation as what Su Jing said?
"Reporting to His Highness the Crown Prince, these are all orders from Right Prime Minister Yang Xian."
The officials immediately revealed the matter. Even a fool could see that the prince was shocked. The matter was serious and he did not dare to hide it.
Zhu Biao's face darkened and he said, "Bring me the recent personnel transfers from the Central Publishing House, immediately! Immediately!"
"Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
The officials immediately went to deal with it, leaving only Zhu Biao with an extremely solemn expression.
(End of chapter)
