Bringing Military Supplies to Ming Dynasty

Yang Guang, who got the news early in the morning, waited outside the camp. When he saw Yang San coming, his face remained unchanged and nodded, then he turned around without looking at Yang Chendong. Toward the barracks.

Artillery General Yang Guang wants to go back to the barracks for inspection. He just brought two soldiers into the house, so naturally there won’t be anyone who doesn’t have eyesight come to investigate. Furthermore, Yang Guang is very careful in his work, knowing that Yang Chendong is coming, he has replaced all the guards here with his own people, and naturally there will be no who will come to inquire.

Entering the Great Ming’s artillery battalion, Yang Guang turned back and thumped and knelt down in front of Yang Chendong after no one left or right. He bowed his head respectfully and said: “Yang Guang pays respect to Sixth Young Master.”

“Get up.” Yang Chendong stretched out his hand and stroked him, then looked at Yang Guang seriously, laughed and said: “Yes, the body is stronger than before. , Very good.”

“All thanks to Sixth Young Master.” Yang Guang said sincerely, cup one fist in the other hand. This is not a perfunctory, let alone a scene. Since he became the general of this artillery battalion, he has been under the care of Yang Chendong too much. Let’s not mention the silver coins that the Security Bureau gives him every month, which are enough to live a better life. With the care of Ministry of Justice High Official Xu Youzhen alone, his status in the army has skyrocketed. It was cautiously to do anything like that before, depending on the face of others.

It can be said that without Yang Chendong’s care, he would not be where he is today. Since ancient times, it has been said that taking people’s money and doing things for others. At this time, Yang Guang completely regarded himself as a subordinate of Yang Chendong.

“Well, we don’t need to be so polite before, let’s take me to see the artillery.” Yang Chendong’s time is tight, and it is impossible to show up for a long time, for fear that it will arouse suspicion from others. Up.

Yang Guang also knows that Duke of Zhongdan is busy with major events. Time is precious. At the moment, he is nodded. While leading the way, he points forward and said: “There are a few new artillery there. Putting into the warehouse, it just allows Duke of Zhongdan to take a look.”

In fact, these guns are also to be sent to the warehouse. If it weren’t for Yang Guang to say to the above, I’d better check it carefully, for fear. If there is any surprise, Yang Chendong can no longer see these things in front of him.

Cheng was placed in a huge warehouse, and several pitch-black artillery lay here quietly under the cover of one after another red cloth.

Great Ming had an artillery before, named Copper Fire Gun, which was like a large barrel, it was very laborious to move. And the formidable power is not only not big, the shooting distance is also very limited, unless it is prepared in advance to hit a fixed object to be effective, as for the use in battle, it is almost of no value to find.

In view of the various shortcomings in the past, this time Northern Ming Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu has made great efforts. First, a lot of blacksmiths were gathered, many of whom were experienced in crafting firecrackers. Everyone gathered together to brainstorm and make improvements based on the cannons that mercenaries had shown. This has resulted in an improved version, which can also be called an enhanced version of the advanced artillery.

When the red cloth was lifted by Yang Guang, the biggest change to Yang Chendong is that this artillery has two more wheels. Although it still looks heavy, it can at least be moved and strengthened. Flexibility.

“Duke of Zhongdan, this cannon is called a red-clothed cannon by Emperor Jingtai. It has a 230 mm bowl caliber, a barrel diameter of 80 mm, a total length of 150 cm, and a weight of about 100 catties. Compared with the previous bowl, the diameter of the bowl is 110mm, the diameter of the tube is 58mm, the total length is 36.5cm, and the weight of 15.75kg is even larger, and the range is more than twice as long…”

After listening to Yang Guang’s introduction, looking at the artillery, the front end of the barrel has an opening larger than the barrel, and the back of the barrel is the medicine chamber. There is an ignition hole for the lead, Yang Chendong nodded, “It seems to be a lot more prestigious than the previous artillery, but I just don’t know how far it can hit and how lethality it is?”

“Duke of Zhongdan, we have done several test firings on this issue. , The conclusion is that once the artillery fire is fired, the attack distance can reach about four hundred and fifty meters, and the diameter kill range can reach about three meters…”

“The attack distance is still a flaw in the end. “Yang Chendong heard that he could only hit less than 300 metres away, so he immediately shook the head.

If someone else said that, Yang Guang would still say that the other party could not eat grapes and said grape sour, but the same thing would be completely different when Yang Chendong said it. Yang Guang had been with Yang Chendong and had the honor to see mercenary artillery, and he understood the meaning of the words. “Yes, what Duke of Zhongdan said. But it’s not easy to be able to hit four hundred and fifty meters away and hit the target roughly. To be honest, Northern Ming doesn’t have much money, just making These five hundred artillery pieces basically used up the State Treasury of the family property.”

After about one hour, Yang Chendong and Yang San continued to make up as soldiers and followed the general. Yang Guang walked out of the artillery camp together. This trip gave Yang Chendong a deeper understanding of Northern Ming’s military power. To be honest, it was somewhat shocking. It is also because of his own appearance that the development of Northern Ming’s artillery history has progressed a lot compared to the history. According to Yang Guang, apart from the unsatisfactory attack distance, the attack effect has been much stronger than the previous artillery. Once These artillery pieces are used in the battlefield. If the mercenaries do not know the news in advance, they will suffer a big loss if they are indispensable.

Farewell to Yang Guang, the two went straight to Xufu in the capital city by the moonlight. Now that it came out, Yang Chendong would of course take care of everything that should be done. The Carriage that represents himself should have been connected to the two Madams and went straight to Yang Family Village from Fairy Abode. That is tantamount to attracting All the attention is lost. At this time, everything Yang Chendong did will become a secret.

“Young Master, maybe I’m bringing a few more people. Don’t disturb others. Our Security Bureau has an action team in Northern Ming. Although it is not as strong as the guard, it is also quite skilled. “When Yang San learned that Yang Chendong was going to the Ministry of Justice High Official Xu Youzhen’s home, or a secret visit, he couldn’t help but worry about his safety.

“It’s okay.” Yang Chendong smiled and rejected the offer. Now that it is going in secret, of course, the fewer people who know, the better. As for whether it is dangerous to say that he is just two people showing up in Xu Mansion, hehe, he must be able to lend Xu Youzhen some guts.

In Xu Mansion, the night is already late, but Xu Youzhen, the master, has no intention of going to bed. Even Xinna’s concubine had sent someone to remind him a few times, and he was still indifferent.

Xu Youzhen has learned about what happened in Fairy Abode today through his own channels, which is also the main reason why he cannot sleep well.

Speaking of which, Xu Youzhen was regarded as one of the first ministers to take refuge in Yang Chendong, and he was also the most profitable. He was promoted from a small Sixth Rank official to the Ministry of Justice High Official. Being a Second Rank official. After Emperor Jingtai dismantled the cabinet, the position of High Official became equivalent to the old cabinet, and he was one of the top ministers.

Accordingly to this position, there should be no dissatisfaction. But in fact, Xu Youzhen’s heart has been hanging high. He hasn’t slept well for a long time. The reason for all this is because Yang Chendong is too strong.

Speaking of Xu Youzhen, his desire for power and money is extremely heavy. Even for the sake of superiority, he will adopt some unobtrusive methods, by fair means or foul, but what he does is nothing. He wanted to live a better life that’s all, but he never thought about treason.

It’s like choosing to follow Yang Chendong at the beginning, because I saw that this young Noble Son was generous and wanted to take advantage of it. Never thought that Yang Chendong not only acted generously, but also got things done, especially when he fought a war with more powerful means, so that he became a threat to the existence of Great Ming.

The development of things will become like this, which Xu Youzhen never expected before. He just wants to rely on a big tree to enjoy the shade. After all, if he wants to be an official in the dynasty, he must learn to unite with others, stand in one group and fight against another group. In layman’s terms, it is for authority. “Party · Struggle”.

It’s just that the big tree he relied on was a little too powerful, so he skipped this step and went directly to a new force. If not even restrained, one day it will become a new one. The country is not impossible. In this way, it would be too dangerous for Xu Youzhen to stand under this big tree.

The official can resign if he doesn’t do it, and he can sue the old man to return home. But if you take refuge in other forces, once you are found out, it will definitely be a problem. Not only you, but your family members will not get any benefits. At that time, it is completely possible to be exterminate the clan. .

There is such a serious consequence pressed on the head, I am afraid that no one can sleep peacefully. Fortunately, Yang Chendong does not often appear in front of him. The so-called emperor is far away from the mountain. He is not upset to see and feels better when he is not thinking about things. But now, Yang Chendong has returned to the Northern Ming capital, can the relationship between the two be discovered at any time? For the sake of the overall situation, Emperor Jingtai will not do anything to Yang Chendong, but that doesn’t mean he can’t clean up himself.

“Duke of Zhongdan, Duke of Zhongdan, why are you so courageous, you killed the Embroidered Uniform Guard even if you said to kill it, and made such a big movement, aren’t you trying to force the Emperor? Jingtai is turning your face with you? The imperial power is not to be profane! If that happens, the two sides really fight, how can it be good?” Xu Youzhen was talking to himself, Xu Youzhen looked ashamed. He doesn’t know the true strength of mercenaries. He is only used to tell him that Great Ming is Great Ming in the end. Anyone who wants to rebel can succeed. Over the years, hasn’t countless facts proved this?