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Chapter 216 Diligent Sun Yuanhua, Old Wei Returns
The lack of ships is of course the weakness of Jiannu, but if the sea is frozen on the offshore islands, the tragedy of Juehua being destroyed may not be repeated.

In particular, Sinuiju and Tieshan, which were temporarily borrowed from North Korea, were only separated by the Yalu River, and they were likely to become the targets of Jiannu's attack.

Don't be afraid of [-], just be afraid of what happens.

Based on the principle of being careful and making no big mistakes, Zhu Youxiao sent secret letters to both Xiong Tingbi and Teacher Yuan, asking them to urge their officers and soldiers to make complete preparations.

As for the large eagle blunderbuss, it was to deal with Jiannu's armor protection after failure, and to try to give him another unexpected heavy blow.

The light matchlock gun, which is the Lumi blunderbuss currently equipped by the Ming army, is much more powerful than the bird blunderbuss.However, due to the relationship between the charge, lead bullets and breath-holding, the penetration power at longer distances will still be greatly weakened.

In other words, if Jiannu strengthened the thickness of the armor, I dare not say that it would be able to withstand it, but it would greatly reduce casualties and weaken the power of the musket.

Zhu Youxiao didn't need to sum up after the war and was busy replacing equipment, but could speculate on the evolution and development trajectory of muskets.

Historically, the development of muskets from light to heavy, and from heavy to light, was accompanied by changes in armor.

The emergence of light guns gave birth to the rapid development of armor-making technology, such as European steel plate armor.

When it was found that light guns were not enough to damage armor, heavy matchlock guns began to be manufactured and equipped in large quantities.

The astonishing range and power of the heavy matchlock guns made the thickness of the armor continue to increase.When the thickness increased to seven to eight millimeters, the development of armor finally came to an end.

It's not that it can't be made thicker, but the heavy armor is no longer a burden that soldiers can bear.In desperation, the thickness of the armor gradually fell back.

The trend of lightweight armor makes heavy arquebuses redundant and heavy, and places high demands on soldiers.

Therefore, the weight and caliber of the heavy matchlock guns gradually decreased.First, it was a musket between light and heavy, and then continued to reduce weight and cancel the fork, and the equipment rate in the army was getting higher and higher.

In the end, with the advent of flintlock guns and bayonets and their widespread use, not only were cold weapons completely eliminated, but the long-term contest between spears and shields was finally brought to an end.

And these deduction, even without Zhu Youxiao's too many brain cells, have already planned and determined the changes and trends of the firearms that the Ming army will equip for decades.

This is also the biggest advantage of the traversers. Others take a step by step and learn from experience and lessons to develop.

He takes one step and sees three steps, always ahead of his opponents, and he does not need to pay any price before summarizing improvements.

Hearing Sun Yuanhua's assurance, Zhu Youxiao can feel relieved.For Sun Yuanhua, he trusts him and will never cheat in his work.

It's just -- just don't be so studious and curious.Seeing Sun Yuanhua bow and play, Zhu Youxiao subconsciously rolled his eyes.

"Long live, why does adding lead powder to molten glass and stirring it with a stick of clay produce better quality glass?"

What is scraped off is not lead powder, but lead oxide on the surface, which can achromatize and is more suitable for use as a lens!Stirring with a clay stick is to get a uniform optical glass.

If it weren't for the manufacture of high-quality telescopes and better realization of my five-year flat-Liao plan, I wouldn't do this!There is no Nobel Prize to win, and it is a waste of brain cells, and it has to make up reasons to fool the past.

But now he didn't make up a good reason, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help stroking his forehead.After thinking for a while, he suddenly asked Sun Yuanhua seriously: "Did Sun Qing disclose these technical secrets?"

Sun Yuanhua's heart trembled, and he hurriedly bowed and said: "I don't dare, I absolutely don't dare."

Principal Zhu You breathed a sigh of relief, waved his hand and said, "That's good. This involves military and state secrets, Sun Qing must be very careful."

"Yes, I understand." Sun Yuanhua cautiously agreed.

Zhu Youxiao nodded, covered his mouth and yawned, and said: "There are still coins, and we must hurry up. Well, I am tired, Sun Qing and Zhang Qing will retreat first!"

Even though Sun Yuanhua was a little unwilling, he had no choice but to leave with Zhang Tao.

The emperor was a bit mysterious, and he might not understand the reasoning very well, so he didn't want to talk about it, and he didn't want his courtiers to ask random questions.

Sun Yuanhua made such guesses, and also secretly warned himself, don't get to the bottom of it in the future, and make Wansui embarrassing.

Sun Yuanhua and Zhang Tao were sent away, and Zhu Youxiao didn't look sleepy anymore. He took Huang Cheng's memorial and read it carefully.

Negotiations with the British and the Dutch were basically over.The trade and mutual market agreement reached did not exceed Zhu Youxiao's bottom line, and was even better.

This made Zhu Youxiao very relieved, and the decision to let Huang Cheng, a sea merchant, go on an errand was quite correct.If you send civil servants full of knowledge, you don't know what it will look like!

Now, as long as Zhu Youxiao nods his approval, the agreement will come into force.

Agree for sure, but Zhu Youxiao did not take it lightly.

The British should abide by it honestly. Their strength is there, and they are not allowed to push forward.

But the Dutch are hard to say, maybe this agreement is just a piece of waste paper.If you don't defeat them, you won't admit it honestly.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao will not let down his vigilance.Strengthen the strength of the Great Ming Navy and prepare for the war, and there will be no loosening in the slightest.

Li Dan and Yan Siqi are not bad; Huang Cheng is also quite good at handling things; Wu Dazhang, once he manages Zhangjiakou's foreign trade affairs well, he will be rewarded with a nobleman.

As for the merchants in Jiangnan, there are also Shanxi merchants.First remove and replace local officials, destroy their protective umbrellas, and then strengthen the control of the army, and grasp the sharp sword that can cut at them at any time.

Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes and sneered a little.

Wang Tiqian went to the palace to report that Wei Zhongxian, the admiral of the East Factory, returned to Beijing on business and was waiting to see him outside.

Old Wei is back!

Zhu Youxiao saw the lies in "Ming History" from Li Chengcheng, and gained a new understanding of Wei Wei.Not to be extremely favored, but there is also a little more trust.

Not much time left, Uncle Wei stepped into the hall in a hurry, knelt down and kowtowed, his voice choked up, "My lord, I always want to come back when I'm on errands. Now seeing the emperor, I'm so happy, so happy!"

Zhu Youxiao chuckled and said, "Let's get back together, Wei Ban! I eat well, sleep well, and exercise regularly. I feel that my body is really strong."

Uncle Wei climbed up and dared to look at the emperor, with a gratified and admiring expression on his face, he said with a flattering smile: "The emperor is as powerful as a tiger, with a radiant spirit, and his demeanor is even better than before!"

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand lightly, and said: "Wei Ban has a lot of dust on his face, and it's really hard work doing business abroad. It's very creditable for you to do well."

As he said that, Zhu Youxiao took the decree he had prepared and asked the palace people to read it out.

The governor of Yindu, Tongzhi, gave flying fish clothes, rewarded a hundred taels of silver, four pieces of silk, and one of Yin's brothers and nephews was a brocade guard...

Eunuchs are different from civil officials, and there is not much room for advancement in terms of official rank.According to the standards of internal officials, Wang Tiqian's palm print eunuch is already the highest rank.

And Zhu Youxiao didn't imagine that in history, he gave Uncle Wei an official name of one or two hundred characters.

For Uncle Wei, rewards are secondary, and the emperor's trust and favor are the most important.

If there is a chance, he would rather trade with Wang Ti and hang around the emperor's side all day, rather than being majestic outside.

"Your majesty thank you for your generous reward." Uncle Wei knelt down and kowtowed to receive the order, his voice trembling, showing the excitement and gratitude in his heart.

Wang Tiqian stood beside him with his head bowed, and he couldn't help admiring him secretly.

This dead old Wei, the actor's way of learning is getting better and better, and he can't see a little bit of falsification at all.

Looking at his sleeves, Wang Tiqian slightly pursed his lips.Flying fish suit, Miscellaneous already has it, better than you.

Uncle Wei got up again, began to report to the emperor, and presented a memorial with statistics.

The clan vassal kings had more than 30 yuan and less than 50 yuan, plus the 500 yuan of Fu Wang Zhu Dapang, Uncle Wei raised more than [-] million taels of money for the emperor.

Enough, enough!

Zhu Youxiao looked at the names on the memorial, um, the numbers behind, and his heart was full of joy.

Well, these are all shareholders!Regardless of whether he is voluntary or not, I am not robbing for nothing, and will give you dividends.

Putting down the memorandum, Zhu Youxiao's tone became more gentle and friendly, and said: "Wei Ban, let's rest for a few days, and then take over the errands at the East Factory!"

"Thank you for your concern." Uncle Wei bowed and said, "I don't need to rest, I will go back to the East Factory immediately to take care of the emperor."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and nodded, as if admiring Uncle Wei's diligence, and said: "The state affairs are heavy, Wei Ban is diligent, I am very relieved. I still have new instructions, and I will send them to Dongchang in a few days. Get it set up as soon as possible!"

"Yes, the slaves obey the order."

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand, indicating that Uncle Wei could step back.

Uncle Wei exited the hall and saw Wang Tiqian coming out, as if he wanted to send him off, he immediately complimented him with a flattering smile: "The emperor's dragon body is in good health, it's all thanks to the prince's careful service."

Wang Tiqian waved his hands, pretending to be humble and said: "The emperor is good, we will do well. Serving is the duty of miscellaneous families, and we dare not take credit for it."

Uncle Wei nodded again and again, as if he deeply agreed with Wang Gonggong's statement, and said in a low voice: "The miscellaneous family is on business outside, and brought back some local specialties, and delivered them to the mansion today."

A smile appeared on Wang Tiqian's face, and it was very helpful in his heart.Look, we are the boss of the public kilometer, so what about the governor of the East Factory, why don't we have to give myself a gift.

"Eunuch Wei is polite." Wang Tiqian arched his hands and said with a smile: "The miscellaneous family will be disrespectful."

"If the prince refuses, it's just seeing outsiders!" Wei Zhongxian cupped his hands and smiled happily, "I will invite the prince to drink some other day, and we will have a good time. Today, the miscellaneous family will leave first."

"Eunuch Wei, go slowly, and the miscellaneous family will not give it away." Wang Tiqian also cupped his hands, smiling like a flower on his face.

The two yin men warmed up politely, said goodbye and left.

Hmph, Wang Tiqian straightened his chest, put his hands behind his back, and looked at the leaving back of Lao Wei and put away his smile.

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(End of this chapter)