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"What's in your box? Why is it so mysterious?" Zhao Wen stood up and asked curiously.
"Don't you know if you come over and have a look?" Sun Yuanhua pointed to the box and said to Zhao Wen.
"Then I have to take a good look at it, what kind of treasure is worth carrying by your body."
Zhao Wen stood up from the chair and walked to Sun Yuanhua's side.
He craned his neck and looked towards the box.
I don’t know if I don’t read it, but I’m startled when I see it.
I saw a gun inside the box that looked similar to the 56 and a half, but this gun looked much bigger and simpler than the 56 and a half.
Especially with this thick barrel, Zhao Wen even felt that with such a big gun, the soldiers might not be able to fire a few shots, so they would have to stop and rest for a long time.
Sun Yuanhua pointed to the gun in the box, and said slowly: "I copied the firecracker here based on the firecracker you left me. It's just that the firecracker you left me is too precise, and I can't imitate it." It came out exactly the same, but a simple imitation came out.
But don't look at him, it looks ugly, but the power of this firecracker is not small.The effective range of this firecracker is more than 100 steps. Although the range is not as good as the firecracker you left me, it is still much better than ordinary firecrackers. "
"What? Your firecracker can hit more than 100 steps? This is impossible, right?"
In the era of black powder, except for rifled flintlock guns, the effective range of other smoothbore guns basically did not exceed sixty steps.Beyond sixty steps, it depends on luck.
Now when Zhao Wen heard Sun Yuanhua say that this gun can shoot more than 100 steps, he couldn't react for a while.
Sun Yuanhua looked at Zhao Wen's shocked expression, and said, "I have borrowed a lot of ideas from your firecracker for this firecracker. For example, the lead fired by your firecracker is made of copper. The charge is together, which can save a lot of time when firing.
Although my gun can't fire continuously like yours, its rate of fire is not small.I really can't make copper lead, but I found another way to make lead wrapped in paper.
At the same time, I also engraved several rifling lines in the barrel of the firecracker.With these riflings, my gun can hit far and accurately. "
Sun Yuanhua picked up the firecracker from the box, and took out a paper bullet from it.
He stuffed the paper shell into the firecracker, "Although the paper lead is not made of brass, it is similar to your lead."
Zhao Wen took the firecracker from Sun Yuanhua and examined it carefully.
Although this gun is not as advanced as the 56 and a half, it even looks extremely rough and simple, but it is much better than the matchlock guns of this era.And this gun is actually loaded from the rear.
Looking at the gun, Zhao Wen couldn't help thinking of the first firearm in history to use paper shells.
That is the Dresser M1835 invented by Prussia in 1841. Sun Yuanhua's gun is similar to that gun.
Although Sun Yuanhua's gun still has the iconic hammer of the flintlock gun, without exception, this gun is definitely a cross-age gun.
"How do you fire this firecracker? What's the rate of fire?" Zhao Wen weighed the gun. The gun was so heavy that Zhao Wen felt his arms ache after holding it for a while.
I don't know what kind of strength Sun Yuanhua relied on to carry the gun for such a long time with his small body.
Sun Yuanhua said with some embarrassment: "It's not difficult to fire, but it's a bit slow. After the lead in the paper shell is put in, it will be pierced by a small hook inside, so that the gunpowder in the paper shell will be led to the charge in the rear. in the room.
Then break the hammer apart and pull the trigger.The hammer is made of flint. When the flint hits the charge chamber, it will ignite the gunpowder in the charge chamber, thereby igniting the gunpowder in the front paper shell lead, and then it can be fired.
But there is another problem with this firecracker, that is, it will leak air. I don't know how your firecracker is made, but it can be so airtight.But my gun is not good, no matter how skilled the craftsman is, it will still leak air.If there is no leak, I can guarantee that this firecracker can hit more than 200 steps. "
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Chapter 216 Establishment of Various Departments
Zhao Wen put the gun on the table, looked at Sun Yuanhua, and said in a deep voice: "To be honest, your firecracker can shoot more than 100 steps, which really impresses me.
But have you ever thought about it, your gun is a bit heavy.Ordinary soldiers can't lift it for a long time, and their arms will be sore.If you add fire, I guess I can only hit three or five times. "
"Yeah, you're right, this firecracker is a bit heavy. And not only that, the rifling in this firecracker will be worn out after being fired dozens of times.
I have been trying to solve this problem, but there has been no way to solve it.The current steel is a bit too soft. "
Sun Yuanhua stroked the firecracker and said helplessly.
"Actually, this problem is easy to solve. After the reconstruction of Xuan Town is completed, I plan to build several steel-making blast furnaces. At that time, I can get you suitable steel. Now, you just stay here Here I am, just waiting for it.”
Zhao Wen waved at Sun Yuanhua and said with a smile on his face.
"Then I will thank you sir." Sun Yuanhua cupped his hands at Zhao Wengong and said happily.
Although Sun Yuanhua was very curious about how Zhao Wen could forge steel, he tactfully did not ask.After all, everyone has their own secrets.
In this era, pig iron was basically smelted in blast furnaces.
And it is impossible to make firearms from pig iron. Even Su Gang in this era can't make gun barrels that are far from good.
What's more, the price of Sugang is very high, even if Sugang is used to make the barrel.But the cost is too high, and firearms are consumables.If Su Gang is used, no matter how big the family fortune is, it will not be able to carry it.
"Oh, by the way, you have been a good governor of Denglai, why did you come to my place?" Zhao Wen looked at Sun Yuanhua suspiciously, and asked slowly.
When Sun Yuanhua heard Zhao Wen say this, he couldn't help but sighed, "Oh, don't say it. Offend people. Didn't Mao Wenlong go deep into the hinterland of Jianshou before and won a big victory? And Dongjiang Town is under my control, so I He also gained a lot of glory, and was boasted by His Majesty's decree.
In the end, some people in the court were jealous, and they impeached me out of nothing. I wrote a letter to defend myself, but it was useless.So in a fit of rage, I resigned from this position. "
"So it is!"
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After several days of selection, Zhao Wen finally selected the required shogunate personnel, they were Zhang Helang, Zhou Runyu, Tong Yanghao and Wang Sancai.
Among them, Zhang Helang and Tong Yanghao were born as Jinshi.Zhou Runyu was born in Juren, while Wang Sancai was born in a scholar.
These four people have different abilities. Zhang Helang is good at financial management, and Zhou Runyu has worked as an experienced envoy in the Chief Secretary's Yamen before, so he is more familiar with the aspect of official administration.Tong Yanghao had served in the Ministry of War before, and he had served under Yang He, the governor of the three sides, so he was quite familiar with military affairs.
As for this Wang Sancai, although he was only a scholar, he had worked in the local county government before and was very good at managing the people and their livelihood.
Although these people come from different backgrounds, they all have their own abilities.
When these people were selected, Zhao Wen gathered them together with military officers such as Liu Wenzhong, Qi Qingtian, and Zhao Daniu.
Zhao Wen looked at the people sitting in the hall, and said slowly: "The main reason for letting everyone come today is to finalize the various departments and organizations of our Xuan Town.
Now our site is not as easy to manage as Longmen Fort, if there is no well-organized leadership team, then the management will be chaotic.
In order to better manage the entire Xuan Town, I gathered everyone together and formed various departments at the same time. "
"I am going to set up six departments: household housing, official housing, military housing, criminal housing, workshops, and financial housing. Then set up a director's office and a counselor's office.
Hufang is in charge of the people, land, food and education in Xuanzhen, and Wang Sancai is the head of the household department.The official house is in charge of officials at all levels in Xuanzhen, and Zhou Runyu is the owner of the official house.The punishment room is in charge of criminal cases in the entire Xuan Town, arresting thieves, and Wang Qi is the owner of the punishment room.
The workshop is in charge of the infrastructure construction of the entire Xuan Town, and Sun Yuanhua is in charge.The military room is in charge of all matters related to military logistics, such as recruit training, officer promotion, military merit assessment, and military material transportation for the entire Xuanzhen army. Tong Yanghao is the head of the military room.The financial house is mainly in charge of various taxes, financial expenditures, financial income, and property management of the entire Xuan Town. Zhang Helang is the owner of the financial house.
These six rooms are directly responsible to me, and report everything directly to me.The director's room is an organization that helps me handle the government affairs of the whole Xuanzhen.
As for the counselor's room, it is responsible for the tasks of choosing marching roads and camping places, building positions, passing orders, guiding the marching troops, and drafting reports and documents for the generals.
To put it bluntly, the counselor's room is for commanding the war.Of course, it doesn't mean that you will have to listen to the counselor's room when you fight in the future. What the counselor's room proposes is just a reference for you.You generals, don't think too much, Xuanzhen's army still cannot do without you.
The staff of the counselor's room is uncertain, and Qi Qingtian is currently the general counselor. "
Zhao Wen looked at the people in the hall and slowly expressed his thoughts.
When Zhao Wen's voice fell, the entire hall was silent.
Everyone was staring at Zhao Wen blankly.
These departments created by Zhao Wen are as imagined as those of the imperial court, although they are slightly different.
From the perspective of these people in the hall, this house and treasury house are equivalent to the household department of the imperial court, the official house is equivalent to the official department, the punishment room is the punishment department, the military room is the military department, and the workshop is equivalent to the engineering department.
As for the council room is the cabinet, the counselor's room is the five-army governor's office.
What's this?This is a miniature version of the imperial court.
Although these departments set up by Zhao Wen are a bit presumptuous, but for some reason, these people in the hall are very happy.
Zhao Wen looked at the silent people in the hall, stood up from his chair, and waved his hand, "Okay, these departments have been established.
In the future, we will build houses for you to handle government affairs in the Zongbing Yamen. Now you can work in the Zongbing Mansion first.
As for the scribes you need, I will make arrangements in a few days. "
Everyone looked at Zhao Wen, stood up, saluted Zhao Wen, and then walked out.
"Daniu, Huzi, Liu Wu, you guys stay here."
Zhao Wen looked at the people who had left, and hurriedly kept the three of them behind.
After everyone went out, Zhao Wen looked at the three people sitting in the hall and said with a slight smile, "Do you have resentment in your heart?"
All three looked at Zhao Wen and remained silent.
Zhao Wen looked at the three people who fell into silence, and said slowly: "If you don't tell me, I know too. Do you think that these people have been promoted, and you are still a thousand households, so you are a little dissatisfied, aren't you? "
"I have no grievances. I will agree with any arrangements made by the adults." Zhao Daniu looked at Zhao Wen and said carelessly.
"You really don't care?" Zhao Wen looked at Zhao Daniu with a smile on his face.
Zhao Daniu said carelessly: "My lord, I am the commander of your personal guard camp, but the people around your lord, those who have just walked out, have been promoted, but I also know that they are all outsiders. This outsider is regarded as an official promotion. No matter how tall you are, you can't compare to the people around you."
What Zhao Daniu said is also very reasonable.
In fact, Zhao Daniu had figured this out a long time ago. Everything he has is given by his adults. Without adults, he would not have everything he has.
My lord is going to be the real Dragon Emperor in the future, can my lord treat me badly to those who followed them first?
Zhao Wen patted Zhao Daniu on the shoulder, and praised: "You are a simple and honest person, and I am very pleased that you think so."
"What about you two? What do you two think? I want to hear your opinion?"
Zhao Wen looked at the two of them and asked slowly.
In fact, Zhao Wen also understood that what he did today was really not kind to Zhao Daniu, Song Hu and Liu Wu.
After all, these people were the first to follow him, and they were his earliest team members.
Now these newly recruited people have been promoted, and they are the only ones who are still standing still.Moreover, the military staff and the counselor's department set up by themselves have also reduced their power.
It is impossible to say that they have no resentment in their hearts.
In fact, Zhao Wen also wanted to promote them.However, some rules have to be established.
There is no doubt that these people are loyal to Zhao Wen, but it is impossible for them to be in charge of the future army.
In the future, if the promoted officer has too much power in his hands and threatens himself, what should he do?
What Zhao Wen did was not to target them deliberately, but just to prevent problems before they happen.
Song Hu looked at Zhao Wen, let out a long breath, and said slowly: "My lord, I know what you mean by setting up the military room and the counselor's room. I also know that your purpose is to fear that if the officers have too much power in the future, threaten you.
In fact, it's nothing for the few of us to suffer a little bit of grievance.As long as you are safe and sound, after all, if it weren't for you, maybe a few of us would have died in that beacon tower long ago.
Moreover, I also believe that if the adults can achieve great things in the future, they will definitely not treat us badly. "
"Yes, my lord, you can do it with peace of mind. You don't need to care about our opinion, no matter what you do, we will agree. After all, you gave us everything." Liu Wu also said .
"It's good if you can understand my painstaking efforts, how about this, you bring me Wang Qi and Li Xiaosan tonight, we brothers haven't had a good meal for a long time, I'm the host tonight, we don't get drunk Not return."
Zhao Wen looked at several people and said loudly.
"Haha, thank you, my lord!" Several people laughed, cupped their hands at Zhao Wengong, and said boldly.
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After Zhao Wen established these departments, the entire Xuan Town immediately glowed with strong vitality.
All of a sudden, the whole Xuan Town was spinning like a high-speed machine.
The reconstruction of Xuanzhen City was also arranged by Zhao Wen, mainly presided over by Sun Yuanhua's workshop, Zhang Helang's financial house and Wang Sancai's household house.
Sun Yuanhua's workshop was mainly for reconstruction, Zhang Helang's treasury house was mainly for providing money and food, and Wang Sancai's household house was for people's ideological work.
With the cooperation of these three houses, the reconstruction work of the entire Xuanzhen City is proceeding in an orderly manner.
The appearance of Xuanzhen is almost the same every day.
The construction of the bank was presided over by Liu Wenzhong at the beginning, but when Zhao Wen established these departments, they were handed over to Sun Yuanhua.
When the masons selected from the refugees from Zunhua City were working, after Sun Yuanhua's detailed management, the speed of construction was accelerated a bit.
At the same time, several factories were also being built under the arrangement of Sun Yuanhua on the open land outside Xuanzhen.
Because Zhao Wen gave them all the land of the common people of the general family, so these common people are very grateful to Zhao Wen.
When they heard the news that Zhao Wenjian was short of manpower in the factory outside the city, almost all the civilians from military households went to help Zhao Wen during the slack season.
Because Zhao Wen is jointly constructing the entire Xuanzhen City this time, the workload is very heavy, and the demand for manpower is also very large.
Naturally, Zhao Wen would not treat these military households badly, not to mention three meals a day for them, and still have more than one or two taels of money every month.