Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 397 Qian Qianyi's Chance
The invention of new weapons made the emperor's trip worthwhile.

Flint, spring, fire oil, who would have thought of such a combination?
"How did you come up with the idea of ​​using springs?"

Zhu Yixi asked curiously.

"Your Majesty, we recently discovered that ordinary rich and noble families used to love to ride in ox carts, but now there are more and more horse carts. We are all curious."

"So, I took it apart and found the spring."

"Because the spring undulates and recovers, the carriage bumps and slows down, so we simply use flints and landmines to get on..."

"Hahaha, carriage, carriage—"

The emperor laughed when he heard this.

Wasn't he the one who invented the carriage spring?

In order to popularize horse raising among the people, and also to drive more comfortably, he had improved the carriage and installed springs as early as in Xiangyang.

It's just that artificial springs are expensive and take a long time. It wasn't until Nanjing that they became widely popular.

Unexpectedly, by mistake, it was actually used in the landmine, which is really amazing.

"Reward, great reward!"

The emperor waved his hand, and the joy on his face could not be stopped.

After spending some time watching, Zhu Yixi left the military factory area.

After returning to the palace, the former enemy's Marshal's Office immediately asked the ordnance factory to mass-produce fierce oil mines, and to pay attention to confidentiality.

In addition, the construction of the Beijing Camp also made him quite satisfied.

There are about 60,000 people in the Beijing camp, which are divided into three types: musketeers, artillery soldiers, and heavy armored infantry.

Among them, there were about 3000 people carrying spears, 5000 people carrying spears, and [-] matchlocks, for a total of [-].

Musketeers are just too expensive.

Even if it is a gun, the cost of each gun is not more than ten taels of silver, but the consumption of gunpowder in daily practice exceeds three taels of silver per month.

Almost on par with cavalry.

The artillery is even more exaggerated.

The price of a red cannon is more than 200 taels, the Fran cannon is 50 taels, and the tiger crouching cannon is [-] taels.

Shells, gunpowder, etc., countless.

There are more than a hundred people serving a cannon in red, including a few livestock, which cost money and energy.

Therefore, the number of artillerymen is the largest, exceeding [-].

The last heavy armored infantry is to choose tall and mighty soldiers, with heavy armor all over their bodies, majestic and majestic.

A pair of full body armor costs more than 50 taels.

Not to mention, there are still two auxiliary soldiers serving each person, operating the armor and serving training.

It is said that there are 5000 people, but in fact there are only [-] real combat personnel.

Of course, combat capability remains to be tested.

Preparations for war are going all out.

The food and commodity prices in Nanjing City are also slowly increasing with the procurement of the army.

In this regard, the emperor forced people to suppress him.

However, there are too many smart people in the world, especially those from the capital.

Many people anticipated this situation and inevitably wanted to escape from the capital.

However, Zheng Sen, who came all the way to Nanjing and found nothing so far, has great confidence in the imperial court.

At this time, perhaps in order to win people's hearts, the high-ranking officials and nobles who handed over all their money and suffered heavy losses in their family property finally released their cages.

"Why do you have confidence in the court?"

Qian Qianyi suffered a lot and lost five or six catties when he returned to his house. Although he was relegated to Guangxi and served as the magistrate, he was still in good spirits.

There are still a few days to prepare, but he is very optimistic.

Zheng Sen cupped his hands and said earnestly: "Sir, my Zheng family has lived at sea all year round, and I am very good at navy. Now the Yangtze River Navy of the imperial court has tens of thousands of soldiers and thousands of ships. It is the best in the world."

"Even if the Manchu Qing seized all the land in the north of the Yangtze River, they were sad about the Yangtze River."

"As for Jiangbei, it has long been in a mess. Whether it is Dingkou or taxes, it is less than [-]% of that in Jiangnan. Why should the court worry about it?"

Qian Qianyi nodded, stroked his beard, and sighed: "I never thought you would have such insight at such a young age. It's really not bad."

As he spoke, he said with emotion: "Although it is not my intention to say that I would sacrifice Nanjing, it is a stain in the end and cannot be avoided."

"Going to Guangxi now can be regarded as atonement, but my family is in Nanjing, and I have to entrust you to take care of it."

"Husband, you are going to Guangxi, why can't I go?"

Liu Rushi is swaying and swaying, the fragrant wind is blowing, and her plump figure makes people look sideways.

Zheng Sen couldn't help being attracted, and immediately bowed his head. No wonder the master was tempted to accept her regardless of the reputation. It really shouldn't be underestimated.

"You are different!"

Looking back, Qian Qianyi said dotingly: "My daughter is only six or seven years old, and you are also frail. Is the smoky place in Guangxi really a place where you live forever? It's fine for me to suffer alone. I don't want to hurt you."

"Husband!" Hearing her daughter, Liu Rushi couldn't help but hesitate.

It is difficult for Qian Qianyi to be an heir. He only has one daughter in his sixties, and it will be difficult in the future.

He couldn't bear it, and he couldn't bear it either.

"Okay, let's go see how my daughter is doing."

Qian Qianyi waved his hand to let him back down.

Liu Rushi twisted his waist and left with Xiangfeng, Qian Qianyi said with a straight face:

"When I go to Guangxi, I'm afraid I won't be able to return for the rest of my life. I will entrust my family to you."

"Master, don't worry, this disciple will definitely live up to your expectations."

Zheng Sen nodded hurriedly with a sincere face.

Qian Qianyi nodded, and said sadly: "I'm fine, but nowadays, I really hate the name of Donglin. I'm afraid that in the future, I will rarely have the name of Donglin."

Afterwards, Zheng Sen asked about his own affairs.

After all, Qian Qianyi has political literacy, and he immediately noticed it clearly:

"For your Zheng family, the emperor is afraid that he will deal with it after preparing for a big battle."

"After the Jiangbei War?"

Zheng Sen was taken aback.

"That's right!"

Qian Qianyi calmly said: "Your Zheng family supported Tang Wang, which can be regarded as an excuse for the court."

"If the imperial court wins a big victory and brings the momentum of unification, the emperor may not make things difficult for you."

"And if there is any disagreement, your Zheng family will be the biggest fat sheep, with a net worth of millions, all of which will be put into the imperial treasury."

When Zheng Sen heard this, he was very pale: "No wonder, no wonder I contacted many courtiers, all of them were procrastinating, and they all said that the emperor's attitude was unclear."

"If that's the case, my Zheng family is not vegetarian."

Zheng Sen gritted his teeth with a murderous look on his face.

Qian Qianyi felt bad when he saw it.

I have seen through the imperial court's intentions, if the Zheng family is forced to rebel, and its navy is used by the Qing Dynasty, it will be a big deal.

Although he hated the emperor, he loved Daming.

Immediately, he changed his mind: This may be an opportunity for me.

"Damu, wait a moment. I am familiar with the Jianghu Department and the Lu Bing Department. I will ask for you in the next few days, and there may be results."

"Then thank you, Master." Zheng Sen was moved.

When he left, Qian Qianyi paced back and forth.

If the Zheng family surrendered, it would not be a good thing for Daming.

And if he revealed it to the court, and then made peace in it, wouldn't he be able to avoid the pain of running around?

You can also make meritorious deeds in front of the emperor.

What a great opportunity.

(End of this chapter)