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Chapter 1059 The eyes of reverence

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    After Du Qi laughed, he asked, "Dan Yangzi, this is really great news. Good, good, good!"

    Dan Yangzi said: "Your Majesty praises you."

    Du Qidao: "Come on, let's go to the gunpowder factory to have a look."

    "yes!"

    Dan Yangzi immediately replied that he was leading the way, while Du Qi was walking behind.

    The two left the palace and took a carriage to the gunpowder factory.

    Dan Yangzi said: "Your Majesty, we have experimented many times in the deep mountains and old forests on this artillery experiment, and each time it was successful. After all, there are books given by His Majesty to know, and many master craftsmen in the manufacturing academy,  Therefore, no mistakes can be made. If it were not for His Majesty, there would be no artillery like today."

    Du Qi smiled and said, "This is all due to you."

    At this moment, Du Qi was in a very good mood.

    The previous gunpowder was packaged in clay pots and thrown by catapults.  This kind of throwing method is actually quite primitive, with insufficient explosive power and range, and has many shortcomings.  However, with the development of artillery, the situation will be different at once, and the attack power will be greatly improved.

    The two chatted, and soon came to the northeast of the city, in the specially built arsenal.

    Many weapons are developed here.

    It is a secret place, and it is surrounded by soldiers guarding it. It is strictly forbidden for anyone to enter or leave on weekdays.  Even if you want to enter and exit, you need to have special procedures.

    After Dan Yangzi arrived with Du Qi, the two identities brought Du Qi in.

    Today's arsenal covers a vast area.

    An area of ??tens of thousands of acres.

    It is also thanks to the sufficient area around here that the arsenal can occupy such a wide area.

    Dan Yangzi led the people straight to the school grounds.

    This school ground is surrounded by soldiers guarding it.

    In addition, a group of artisans who studied were there, and when they saw Du Qi, they saluted Du Qi one after another.  Among these people, Tang Zhongsheng was also there. As an expert in smelting, Tang Zhongsheng was inseparable from many smelting and forging.

    Du Qi waved his hand and said, "There's no need to be too polite."

    He went straight to the cannon and observed it carefully.  The shape of this cannon is more streamlined than the red-clothed cannon of later generations, and not as heavy and clumsy as the red-clothed cannon, but it is heavier than ordinary mortars, intervening between the two.

    However, this artillery can also be carried cheaply.

    It's not as heavy as a cannon in red, and it can't be carried with the army at all.

    Du Qi caressed the barrel of the cannon. The barrel was extremely well made and very good.  Du Qi tapped and checked carefully.  To say that he is proficient in the development of artillery, Du Qi actually doesn't understand anything, that is, he knows these weapons.

    After all, he was just copying books.

    Give many books on artillery to the people who made the academy.

    Let these people study.

    To be proficient, it must be people who participated in the development such as Tang Zhongsheng and Dan Yangzi.

    After observing carefully, Du Qi asked, "What is the range and power of the artillery bombardment?"

    Dan Yangzi immediately introduced: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the range of today's artillery is within 800 paces. And the specific range can be changed through adjustments. Its bombing ability far exceeds that of the gunpowder pots of the past."

    While talking, Dan Yangzi looked towards the front of the school grounds, and said: "Your Majesty, please look at the 800 steps to the northeast of the front, where a concrete house has been temporarily built. Right now, we can use artillery to bombard it and experiment."

    "Can!"

    Du Qi nodded and answered.

    Du Qi didn't care about how it was developed, nor was he very interested.  Du Qi was most concerned about the range and power of the artillery.

    Immediately, Du Qi led the people to evacuate a certain distance.

    The craftsman on the side directly took out a cannonball.  Today's cannonballs are no longer filled in clay pots in the past, but special projectiles. As the cannonballs fall from the muzzle, the cannonballs slide down the barrel.

    Boom!  !

    There was a loud bang.

    The cannon roared, and the shells were already fired quickly, passing through the air, and flying straight to the houses in the distance

    At a distance of 800 steps, within a short period of time, the cannonball had already fallen, and with a loud bang, the cannonball hit the cement-smeared house and exploded.

    There was smoke and dust everywhere, and houses collapsed.

    Du Qi inspected directly with a telescope, and he clearly saw the collapse of the entire concrete house, especiallyEspecially the smoke and dust that was raised was even more terrifying.  After Du Qi saw this situation, a smile appeared on his face.  Compared with the clay pot gunpowder in the past, the power of this artillery has been increased by at least ten times, and its power is much, much stronger.

    "Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!"

    With a bright smile on Du Qi's face, he said: "With this artillery, the strength of our Xia Kingdom will be further improved. Although the current formula of gunpowder should be obtained by Datang. But Datang lags behind us, then  You will always be at a loss."

    Dan Yangzi said: "Your Majesty is wise!"

    However, Tang Zhongsheng said: "Your Majesty, the formula for our gunpowder has leaked out?"

    The rest of the craftsmen were also shocked.

    Because this matter is very important.  Everyone knows the importance of gunpowder to the Xia Kingdom. Now that the formula of gunpowder is released, it can be seen that Datang's strength will also improve, and the army will definitely be filled with gunpowder quickly.

    Seeing everyone's expressions, Du Qi knew that the news hadn't come out for the time being. It should be Dan Yangzi who suppressed the matter. He nodded and said, "The Tang Dynasty has been working hard to get gunpowder. They got the news.  It is also a reasonable thing. So there is no need to be surprised about this."

    After a pause, Du Qi continued: "But remember one thing, the production of this artillery, whether it is the shell or the barrel, must be kept secret. The core and most critical technology must not be leaked."

    "I understand!"

    All the people answered in unison.

    All of them are aware of the criticality of this weapon. Now that the gunpowder is out, then Datang's weapons will have a noticeable development.  So under the current circumstances, Xia Guo must use artillery to suppress Datang.

    This is the key thing.

    Dan Yangzi changed the subject and said, "Your Majesty, regarding this artillery, do you think there is any room for improvement?"

    In everyone's perception, Du Qi is very knowledgeable.

    simply know everything.

    It is almost omnipotent.

    Because everything was instructed by Du Qi.

    Tang Zhongsheng also said: "Your Majesty, if there is anything inappropriate about this, just say it, and we will correct it directly."

    While talking, Tang Zhongsheng directly took out a small notebook with a charcoal pen in his hand, which was specially designed for him to take shorthand notes. After all, Tang Zhongsheng also had a lot of things he didn't understand at the moment. With this small notebook and charcoal  A pen, he can write it down at any time, and then find someone to discuss it when he goes back.

    The rest of the craftsmen followed suit.

    All of them took out a pen and a small notebook from their clothes, and looked at Du Qi with reverence.

    It seems that Du Qi is omnipotent and omniscient.

    It seems that Du Qi knows everything.

    Du Qi saw this battle, he waved his hands and said: "What do I know, these developments are all carried out by you. These productions are good, you just need to improve them yourself."

    Tang Zhongsheng said: "Your Majesty, where should we improve?"

    Dan Yangzi also said: "Your Majesty, please guide me."

    Du Qi's heart skipped a beat because of the knowledge-seeking eyes, he really didn't know!  When it comes to artillery, mortars, howitzers, etc., Du Qi knows these terms, but Du Qi knows how to develop them.  He just copied it, which is helpful for Tang Zhongsheng and Dan Yangzi to study. If he is really asked to do these things, he is a layman.

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