From day to day.
The craftsmen in the Academy of Science were working hard to improve the new firearm.
When Li Tunnel appeared in the Academy of Sciences, sounds of activity could be heard from the room.
Bang bang bang ~
"What happened?" Li Sui asked in shock.”
Not long after, a master craftsman rushed out of the room.
Although the craftsmen looked rather miserable, their faces were filled with excited smiles.
"Milord, we succeeded! I succeeded!"
"It's already a success?!" Li Tong's face lit up when he heard this.”
The craftsmen nodded heavily and took out a bullet that was similar to the bullets of the future.
"Sir, we were inspired by the previous cannonball design. We thought that perhaps changing the appearance of the ammunition might also change the range and power of the cannonball.”
"For this reason, we specially developed this small bullet!”
"Just now, although there was a little accident when we were loading the ammunition, our guess was correct!”
"In order to make this bullet more suitable for the barrel, we have modified the internal structure!”
As they spoke, the craftsmen took out the blueprints they had designed and handed them to Li Sui.
"Sir, according to what we said a few days ago, we have taken into consideration the efficiency of reloading bullets.”
"For this reason, we have set up a mother and son chamber inside the gun chamber.”
"After firing a bullet, pull this, and the other bullet will enter the main chamber.”
"If used in conjunction with the army, it can guarantee continuous killing of the enemy.”
“……”
When the craftsmen said these words, the smile on Li Sui's face became even brighter. He nodded excitedly and said,"Alright, alright! You guys really didn't disappoint me!”
"Immediately forge these firearms according to your thoughts!”
"Understood!"
For this reason, Li Sui and the craftsmen worked together to develop a new type of firearm.
Although the design idea had already appeared, it was not easy to create a suitable firearm.
For three whole days, Li Sui and the craftsmen ate and lived in this small room.
In order to live up to the Emperor's expectations, and also to shut up those people's mouths.
This matter had to succeed.
Finally!
As the third day approached midnight, excited cheers rang out in the Academy of Sciences.
It was late at night, and many craftsmen rarely went to rest these days.
However, their faces did not show any signs of fatigue.
He could even faintly feel their excitement at this moment.
Li Sui held the firearm in his hand tightly and said excitedly,"This official will immediately enter the palace to meet His Majesty and report this good news to His Majesty!”
Li Sui carefully put the firearm into a wooden box and immediately took a carriage to the Forbidden City.
The moon was bright and the stars were few.
There were no clouds for ten thousand miles.
Forbidden City, Heart-nourishing Hall.
The candlelight was bright, illuminating every corner.
Zhu Houzhao sat on the dragon throne, reading the secret letter from the East Military Bureau.
A few days ago, the Great General of Terror had sent a secret letter, Zhu Houzhao had ordered Cao Zhengchun to secretly investigate every move in the capital.
However! In recent days, no forces had sneaked into the Forbidden City.
On the other hand, news came from the relay station that the Great General of Terror, Ling Luoshi, had personally led two thousand personal guards to the capital to report on his work. He estimated that they would arrive in the capital in less than five days.
Just as Zhu Houzhao was flipping through the memorial, the eunuch quickly walked forward and respectfully said,""Your Majesty, the Minister of Works requests an audience outside. He says he has something to report.”
"Oh?"
Zhu Houzhao's expression changed slightly. The Minister of Works had come late at night, and he had already vaguely guessed why.
"Quick, quickly announce it!"
"Yes."
Not long after the eunuch left, the Minister of Works walked into the hall with a wooden box and bowed respectfully."I have not failed your mission. The new firearm has been successfully developed. Please take a look, Your Majesty!”
Zhu Houzhao stood up and said excitedly,""Hand it over!"
"Yes."
Li Sui quickly walked forward with the wooden box and respectfully opened it.
When Zhu Houzhao looked at the firearm in the wooden box, his eyes lit up.
The entire firearm was about twelve feet long. Compared to the previous handgun, the current handgun was clearly much more refined.
If Zhu Houzhao had to describe it, the first thing he felt was that it was a double-barreled shotgun.
However, there was only one muzzle, but there was an additional tube above the musket.
"My dear minister, what's the use of this!"
"Your Majesty, the function of this tube is to facilitate the storage of bullets and to quickly refill them after firing," said Li Sui seriously.”
"Each musket can hold about three rounds and can be used in turn to ensure the firepower.”
"Oh?"
Zhu Houzhao's face lit up. According to Li Tunnel, it looked like a modern magazine.
"How powerful is its range?"
"Your Majesty," Li Sui replied truthfully,"you can pierce through armored soldiers within 150 feet and kill any cavalry within 200 feet!”
Before Li Tunnel, the former was talking about the power of this new firearm, while the latter was talking about its accuracy.
Even so, Li Sui's words still revealed his excitement.
One had to know that the power and range of firearms now far exceeded the previous handguns.
The handgun was only suitable for short-range shooting, but after firing a bullet, the loading speed was enough for the follow-up team to charge over.
For this reason, the Divine Arms Battalion had a special formation. Once the front row fired bullets, the rear row would immediately fill the gap.
It was to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of this time to attack the army formation.
If they were to shoot from a distance, they could only rely on cannons and crossbows.
However, ever since the Tumubao incident, the Ming Dynasty firearms had stagnated.
Over the years, most of the weapons and equipment used were from before.
This was also the direct reason why Zhu Houzhao wanted to speed up the reform.
"Very good, the Academy of Sciences did a good job this time!”
"Minister Li!"
"Your subject is here!"
"I order you to forge 500 new handguns and 100 cannons within three days.”
"At that time, I will personally lead all the civil and military officials to the hunting ground in the western suburbs for inspection!”
"Only by letting the civil and military officials in the court see the might of the Ming Dynasty's firearms can the Academy of Science be justified!”
"Let them deeply feel that everything I've done is worth it!”
Li Sui's face revealed a serious expression as he cupped his hands and bowed."This subject will obey!"
After Li Sui bowed and left Yangxin Hall, Zhu Houzhao stood with his hands behind his back and said,""I wonder what kind of face and expression the Great General of Terror will have when he sees the power of this firearm with his own eyes!”
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