Reba really didn't dare to sleep!
With the pressure on her shoulders, she finally realized how important her mission was.
If she couldn't stop the siege of the Qing army, the 100,000 soldiers and civilians in Guangzhou would definitely die. The massacre in Guangzhou back then was a bloody example, so she didn't dare to relax for a moment.
Weapons, more weapons!
Zhu Weichu felt a little sorry for her. After all, Dilireba was only eighteen years old and was still a girl. Her psychological endurance was limited. If she was crushed, who would help him develop weapons and equipment in the future?
That's right, in Zhu Weichu's eyes, Dilireba's value lay in his flexible mind. He was good at giving advice and making inventions. He was a rare talent. He had to take good care of himself in order to create more benefits for him.
It wasn't worth it to use it once.
"Go down and rest! This is my order."
Zhu Weichu, who had been the emperor for more than ten years, had a cold face and a powerful aura. Reba was frightened on the spot.
Can't I go rest?
[Hey, Zhu Weichu is definitely in love. Look at his distressed expression, haha]
[He is indeed moved. Fatty Di is too charming!] The ancients couldn't stand it either. I'm dying of laughter!]
[She's cute and knows how to invent. It would be strange if Zhu Weichu isn't tempted!]]
[Uh, didn't you see the domineering and unquestionable look in Zhu Weichu's eyes? I always felt that Zhu Weichu didn't feel bad for Reba, he was just using Reba as a tool!]
[Bullsh * t, Zhu Weichu is an ancient person and an emperor. Of course, he wouldn't care about Reba like an ordinary person. Emperors were all high and mighty, and the way they expressed their concern was also very different. Do you understand?]
[F * ck, Miss upstairs, have you watched too many romance dramas? Don't tell me you think that Zhu Weichu is an overbearing CEO who is not good with words and doesn't understand romance?]
Isn't it? Zhu Weichu had been the emperor since he was three years old, and he had Yang Shiqi and Yu Qian, these loyal officials, to assist and teach him. The heart of an emperor was as deep as the sea, and you still expect him to be a bootlicker? [How is that possible!]
[Ah, this makes sense. Didn't we discuss this some time ago? Zhu Weichu is able to be neither arrogant nor rash even when he has invincible martial strength. This proves that he has a deep and rational mind. He is already a qualified emperor. How can he be like an ordinary person and ask about the well-being of the woman he likes?]]
[Reba is blessed. Zhu Weichu has fallen in love with Reba. The position of Empress is Reba's. Hahaha]
Was that so?
Reba stole a glance at Zhu Weichu, her heart beating wildly.
He had to admit that Zhu Weichu's appearance was too outstanding.
Black hair, slanted eyebrows, long and sharp black eyes, thin and slightly pursed lips, well-defined facial features, tall and slender but not boorish figure, like an eagle in the dark night, cold and aloof but imposing. The aura he exuded was domineering yet elegant. It was very complicated.
So different, was this the Emperor?
"Yes, I will go and rest now."
Reba put down her pen, stood up, bowed, and walked out of the workshop.
Zhu Weichu watched Reba leave, his expression as calm as water.
He had learned a lot of the techniques of an emperor to control his subordinates and had also studied them.
If you love your courtiers too much, you will be in danger. If the courtiers are too noble, they will change their positions.
Therefore, you can't be blindly close to your subjects, but also need to establish your authority from time to time. Thunder, rain and dew are all the king's kindness, and the way to rule your subjects is to use both kindness and authority.
As long as the reward and punishment are clear, leniency and severity are moderate, then the ministers will fear their power and return to their own interests. From then on, they dare not have two aspirations in their hearts, so that they can serve the monarch wholeheartedly.
In addition, he couldn't let a single official dominate the court. He had to divide his power.
Balance was the way of the king, and military power was even more important. It could only be firmly held in the hands of the monarch. The monarch could delegate power to his subjects, but he could never give up military power. Once he lost military power, he was not far from the disaster of destruction.
Zhu Weichu was very clear that if he wanted to sit on the throne, he had to firmly grasp military power. It was also crucial to balance the court officials.
Putting Reba in an important position already made this old minister uneasy. Although he didn't say it, he didn't feel good in his heart.
After Zhu Zhenglong's death, they had been diligent for so many years and managed the Flower Planting Island in an orderly manner. Could it be that they were not as good as Dilireba, who had just arrived on the Flower Planting Island for less than a month?
Zhu Weichu sensed the old minister's thoughts. After thinking about it, he decided to balance it out!
The war against the Qing Dynasty had just begun. Without this old minister's painstaking efforts in handling government and military affairs, the plan to restore the country would be difficult to carry out smoothly.
But Dilireba couldn't be left out, because the knowledge in her mind was too important to Da Ming.
It was really difficult to be an emperor!
Zhu Weichu had a headache. As he thought about it, he walked to the gun rack and picked up a slightly crude 1776 rifle.
The materials were limited. The gunstock was made of pine wood taken from the houses in the city. Although it was not as easy to cut as walnut wood and was sturdy and durable, it was enough for the current needs.
Aside from the crude wooden stock, the gun barrel was a highlight.
Reba's improved smelting technology had greatly improved the quality of the steel. The gun barrel was dark blue in color, and it was obvious that it was made of extremely hard steel.
"Your Majesty, the quality of this rifle is completely up to standard. What's even more worth celebrating is that the gunpowder that Dilireba improved is no different from the gunpowder in the metal shell bullets. The smoke when it is ignited is very small, unlike black gunpowder, which will spray out from the gap in the barrel after the detonation, interfering with the shooter's aim.”
Lu Zhenming walked over with a red face and two cardboard bullets in his hands.
"Your Majesty, do you want to try the gun?"
Zhu Weichu nodded. He took the 11mm bullet made of linseed paper, pulled open the revolver bolt, and stuffed the bullet into the chamber.
He loaded the gun skillfully and walked out of the workshop. He aimed at a tree 50 meters away and pulled the trigger.
Bang ~
The gunshot was crisp and the smoke was very small. The bullet had a high initial velocity and was very powerful. It instantly penetrated the tree trunk that was as thick as a thigh.
"The bullet isn't lead?"
Zhu Weichu was surprised. The lead bullet was soft, so its penetrating power should not be so strong.
Lu Zhenming explained," It's not a lead bullet. It's an alloy made by Dilareba. It's extremely hard and is processed by a special machine. The specifications are very small and suitable for mass production.”
"Diliraba is too powerful, a true genius! Mathematics, chemistry, physics, and mechanical engineering are all excellent. Your Majesty, you really have a discerning eye.”
Zhu Weichu smiled in satisfaction and teased.
"What's wrong? Master Lu has no objections to my arrangements?”
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