Daming: Old Zhu, we agreed not to rush!

Chapter 413 Anyway, I don’t understand, so I’ll just be confused.

Sincerely.

"Jing Lian, it seems that you have encountered a problem again this time."

Liu Bowen said with a smile while watering the flowers.

Song Lian sighed and said: "Bo Wen, you are really good at predicting things. This time I really don't know what to do."

Liu Bowen put the watering kettle aside, turned to Song Lian and said, "Tell me, what happened again?"

Song Lian immediately said: "This is what happened..."

In the time it took to burn an incense stick, Song Lian explained the whole story.

"Now I really can't figure out how His Majesty wants me to deal with these prison students, so I can only shamelessly come to Bowen."

Song Lian looked helpless. He didn't want to come here just for such a thing.

Liu Bowen sat opposite Song Lian, his face obviously more concerned than before.

"I see. I didn't expect this matter to be related to Mr. Su."

Liu Bowen said calmly: "Jing Lian, if you look at it this way, you don't have to do anything."

"what?"

Song Lian looked surprised and said: "Bo Wen, what do you mean? Your Majesty was furious at the time. If I didn't do anything, how should I answer when Your Majesty asks you later?"

Liu Bowen stroked his beard and said: "Jing Lian, your Majesty is angry, but actually this anger has nothing to do with you, but the food problem in Taicang and the military warehouse."

"Our Majesty attaches great importance to food. Especially since the Northern Expedition just now, the national treasury has consumed a lot of money. The granary is the top priority of the Ming Dynasty. This problem is bigger than the prison guard."

"Furthermore, since this matter is a bet between you and Mr. Su, and His Majesty is also aware of this bet, then His Majesty probably already knew the situation of these prison students before."

"After all, His Majesty has always trusted Mr. Su's words. His Majesty probably never thought you could win this bet."

Liu Bowen's analysis directly calmed Song Lian's heart.

"I see. I think His Majesty knew about the situation of the prison students, so he did it on purpose."

Song Lian smiled bitterly and said, "It seems that I was a joke from the beginning."

As a veteran minister, Song Lian really didn't know what to say when Zhu Yuanzhang teased him so casually.

Liu Bowen shook his head and said: "No, no, no, Jing Lian, your Majesty does not know much in advance, but simply believes in Mr. Su. Mr. Su's words are much more effective than the facts."

"I told you a long time ago that Mr. Su is not an ordinary person, and His Majesty's trust in him is also extraordinary. It seems that you still don't take my words seriously!"

This……

Song Lian's face changed slightly, and he sighed: "Well, I always thought that I didn't underestimate Uncle Ren Yuan, but I didn't expect that I still underestimated him."

"Consider it a lesson this time. It will definitely not happen next time."

When Su Jing and Song Lian made the bet, Song Lian was still unconvinced.

At this moment, Song Lian was completely convinced.

However, before Song Lian could finish sighing, he was shocked by Liu Bowen's next words.

"Jing Lian, Mr. Su may have made this bet with you on purpose to remind His Majesty that there is a problem with Ming Dynasty's granary."

Liu Bowen said with a gloomy expression.

If Su Jing were here, she would be absolutely stunned.

Forget Zhu Biao's imagination, Liu Bowen started to think about it too.

With Liu Bowen's mind, that's not possible, right?

It can only be said that Su Jing is no different from a god in Liu Bowen's heart, so he naturally thinks too much.

"Is there still such a thing? Uncle Ren Yuan is here to remind His Majesty!"

Song Lian couldn't believe it at first, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed that it was somewhat possible.

Liu Bowen said calmly: "Only Mr. Su knows about this matter, but Jing Lian, you don't have to worry about this matter. When the results are released in the autumn period, His Majesty will naturally do what needs to be done."

In fact, Liu Bowen had always thought about how to do what Lao Zhu told Liu Bowen.

But he not only thought about how to do it, but also considered why Lao Zhu wanted to do it.

Obviously, this is because he is dissatisfied with the current talent selection system, or the training system, and that's why he has to do this.

As for the current training system, the final result is, to put it bluntly, the result of the imperial examination.

The first imperial examination in the Ming Dynasty was over. This was the time Liu Bowen set for himself to complete the tasks assigned by Zhu Yuanzhang.

Now, don't worry.

"Thank you Bowen. If that's the case, I won't bother you anymore. I still have a lot of things to do in the Hanlin Academy, so I'll leave first."

Song Lian bowed his hands and was about to leave.

Liu Bowen also bowed his hands and said in return: "Jing Lian, walk slowly."

After sending Song Lian away, Liu Bowen returned to his yard. After thinking about what had just happened, he picked up the watering can and started watering.

……

Lishui County, in the small courtyard.

It's already Zhu Di's second day of studying, which is also his third day here.

The prototype of a simple bicycle has appeared. Su Jing has made the frame and wheels. Now it is time to assemble it.

Because it is a simple model, many unnecessary things have been omitted.

Such as fenders, bells, back seats, etc.

What Su Jing wanted was a model that could walk. At the same time, in order to take care of the people of the Ming Dynasty, Su Jing also added two left and right auxiliary wheels in the back seat.

This way it looks more like a kindergarten bicycle.

However, the installation of the wheels and the frame is still a problem. They are made of ordinary wood, and Su Jing is a little worried about the load-bearing capacity of the joints.

Although it was just a model for practice, Su Jing still wanted to try riding it.

At least, get this model car out before Zhu Di leaves.

"Sir, what do you think is the most important unit in the Ming Dynasty's army now?"

Zhu Di asked while helping Su Jing.

Su Jing smiled and said: "Of course they are cavalry. This is a well-known thing. Why, does King Yan have any other opinions?"

In ancient battles, the mobility of cavalry was unmatched by other arms.

At the same time, heavy armor and horse charging are simply humanoid tanks, and other types of troops are simply difficult to resist.

"No, the student just thinks that since Mr. has made many improvements to firearms, he may think that the musketeers are the strongest."

Zhu Di replied immediately.

"Hahaha."

Su Jing smiled and said: "King Yan, can't musketeers ride horses? Cavalry can also be equipped with firearms."

Ok?
Zhu Di's expression changed and he said: "Sir, can cavalry also be equipped with firearms? I'm afraid it's difficult to guarantee the accuracy of firearms when riding horses."

The Ming Dynasty had a specialized firearms unit, and the Shenji Battalion was one.

However, due to the characteristics of firearms, all infantry operations were carried out, and even horses were used to pull baggage.

Zhu Di is also very obsessed with firearms.

He had long thought about combining firearms and cavalry, but he couldn't do it. The firearms of the Ming Dynasty were inherently poor in accuracy. Even with Su Jing's improvements, they were still very different from modern firearms.

Cavalry combat requires mobility and must have the ability to fight on the move.Firearms, at least the Ming Dynasty's firearms, Zhu Di couldn't imagine how to equip the cavalry.

"Prince Yan, have you misunderstood something?"

Su Jing explained: "When I say that the cavalry are equipped with firearms, I don't mean to equip them with muskets."

After all, Zhu Di was only from the Ming Dynasty and was still a child. Su Jing didn't think there was anything wrong with Zhu Di's thinking.

You can't imagine what you haven't seen before.

"If they don't deserve muskets, what should they deserve? We can always let them carry red cannons."

Zhu Di asked confused.

The red cannon is currently the best weapon for defending the Ming Dynasty.

However, the red cannon is huge, difficult to move, and difficult to control, so it can only be used to defend the city.

"Hahaha, it can also be said to be a red cannon, but it is a small red cannon."

Su Jing said with a smile: "The high mobility of cavalry is not available in other arms. Even when facing musketeers, the cavalry can directly tear a hole in the musketeers."

"Therefore, the main weapons of the cavalry are cold weapons such as swords and guns, which can maximize the power of the cavalry."

Zhu Di immediately said: "In that case, what is the point of carrying small artillery? Weapons that cannot be used in combat will only increase the load, right?"

Zhu Di was still quite active on this kind of combat issue.

Su Jing smiled and said: "The mobility of the cavalry is that it can quickly tear open the enemy's gap and seize advantageous terrain. In this way, small artillery can be set up, right?"

"The red cannon is a powerful weapon for defending the city, and the same goes for small artillery. The meaning of the cavalry is to quickly find advantageous locations that are easy to defend and difficult to attack, and then set up artillery to attack the enemy."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di immediately started thinking.

Su Jing carefully polished the bearing of the wheel in her hand, carefully ensuring its round shape.

He didn't know if he was right to lie like this. After all, he hadn't really fought in a war.

Su Jing had never seen or heard of this combination of cavalry and artillery in her previous life.

Anyway, if it was a modern war in a previous life or a modern war, this combination would be stupid no matter how you think about it.

But in this Ming Dynasty, it is not useless after thinking about it.

After all, Ming's opponents definitely don't have firearms as advanced as Ming's.

Whether it would be useful or not, Su Jing didn't care that much.

After all, as soon as Zhu Di arrived, Su Jing said bluntly that she was just a businessman and didn't know much about war.

"Mr. Su, what kind of artillery is this small artillery?"

Zhu Di came back from his thoughts and asked Su Jing.

Su Jing has improved many firearms, but many of them are top secret and will not be leaked at all.

Although Zhu Di is the King of Yan, he cannot leave the palace at will and does not lead troops. Naturally, he does not know about the small artillery that Su Jing has improved.

Su Jing said calmly: "It is a shrunken red cannon. It has a shorter range and less power, but is easier to carry and operate."

"I have improved it before, maybe I am still keeping it a secret. King Yan will know about it then."

Su Jing could probably guess the reason why Zhu Di didn't know.

Lao Zhu attaches great importance to firearms, not only in research and development, but also in confidentiality.

"Has everything been done, sir?"

Zhu Di was really shocked now. It turned out that Ming Dynasty's firearms had developed to such an extent.

Su Jing didn't pay attention to Zhu Di's words, but began to assemble the polished wheels and frame.

Because the structure is simple enough, Su Jing can assemble it quite quickly.

"Well, it's done."

Su Jing looked at the bicycle in front of her, nodded with great satisfaction and said: "How is it, King Yan."

Only now did Zhu Di notice that Su Jing was talking about the bicycle in front of him.

Although he had been helping Su Jing and watched Su Jing make it all the time, Zhu Di was still quite surprised when he saw the finished product.

The structure of the bicycle was unlike any other he had ever seen.

Su Jing held the handle and did not turn it because it could not be turned.

If you want to turn the handlebars, the structure of the frame is more complicated. The wood used now is poor enough, and further finishing will only reduce the strength.

"No, I guess it won't be able to carry me."

Su Jing pressed the handlebar, felt the stability of the frame, and shook her head.

He originally wanted to try to see if he could ride it, even if it was just a short trip.

But the strength of this car is really too low.

"Mr. Su, how about letting students try it?"

Zhu Di saw Su Jing's disappointment and took the initiative to ask Ying.

He didn't think about the firearms thing for the time being, but the bicycle in front of him was even more shocking.

Su Jing thought for a moment and said, "That's okay, but you've never ridden a bicycle, so you still have to be careful."

Zhu Di is now in his teens. Although he is a prince, he does not show any signs of obesity. On the contrary, he is very well-proportioned.

This is closely related to his daily hard training.

The weight is light enough, and at the same time, he has good physical coordination due to regular exercise. These are two reasons why Su Jing agreed.

Su Jing pushed the bicycle to the center of the yard, briefly introduced Zhu Di how to ride, and then helped Zhu Di to get on the bike.

After all, it was his first time riding a bicycle. Although Zhu Di volunteered, he was still a little nervous.

However, Su Jing's bicycle has two auxiliary wheels on the rear wheel, so it won't directly tip over, so it's not that scary.

Soon, Zhu Di, with the help of Su Jing, had officially sat on the bicycle.

The simple body does not look very safe.

Because Su Jing's carpentry work is very ordinary, Su Jing basically uses iron nails for the joints of the car body.

Although the iron nails of the Ming Dynasty were definitely not as reliable as the iron nails of modern engineering, the difficult carpentry work of mortise and tenon structure really made things difficult for Su Jing.

Just make do with iron nails. If you can really make a bicycle, you will definitely have to go the one-piece cast-iron route in the end.

"Okay, put your feet on the pedals, and then slowly step on the pedals."

Su Jing held on to the frame and said to Zhu Di.

"Yes, Mr. Su!"

Zhu Di held the handlebars and moved his feet, stepping on them slowly according to Su Jing's request.

crunch!

The pedal drove the front wheels, and the car began to move forward slowly. However, due to Su Jing's poor carpentry work, the car body made abnormal noises.

"Really moving forward! Sir!"

Zhu Di was very excited. Even though Su Jing had explained the principle of the bicycle's forward motion, his own feelings could not be understood through words.

Su Jing nodded and said: "It's okay, at least it means it's possible."

(End of this chapter)