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Volume 1: Eagle Chapter 53: Preparation

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    Xu Guangqi didn't seem to know what this department did. He couldn't help but frowned and asked slowly: "I wonder what your Majesty's responsibilities are? What should I do?" Looking at Xu Guangqi, Emperor Tianqi slowly asked  He slowly expressed his thoughts and said: "This firearms factory is a department that I am planning to establish temporarily. It will not be made public for the time being and needs to be conducted in private. The main job of this department is research, whether it is military firearms or civilian firearms.  We will research equipment as long as it is useful. Of course, the main research direction at the moment is military firearms. Aiqing's responsibility is to recruit talents, whether they are Han people or Westerners, as long as they can be used, I will recruit them.  I will give you a generous salary every month, and I will give you a heavy reward if someone succeeds in the research. Of course, the most important thing right now is to cast artillery and firearms. The first thing I want to do is to understand the current development of firearms in the Ming Dynasty. "  Emperor Tianqi briefly explained his idea to Xu Guangqi, and then looked at the thoughtful Xu Guangqi expectantly.  Xu Guangqi was already very excited at this time. Since this department was directly responsible to the emperor, he would not be restricted by anyone.  However, building cannons and improving muskets are important matters, and the materials required are quite a lot of gold and silver. After Xu Guangqi hesitated for a while, he still expressed his concerns and said: "Your Majesty, building cannons and improving firearms are all expensive.  If a huge thing is spread, I am afraid that the treasury will not be able to bear it! But if it is a small matter, it will not be effective." Looking at Xu Guangqi's embarrassed look, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "It will be October soon.  I will give you two months to put these together, and I will take you to see the place tomorrow. Not counting this year, I will give you one million taels of silver next year. Is it enough?  As long as the space is not enough, you can ask for it at any time." Emperor Tianqi will never be stingy about spending money on things that will help him live in the future. What's the use of money when the people are gone.  Hearing Emperor Tianqi¡¯s promise, Xu Guangqi was immediately overjoyed. With the emperor¡¯s support, he believed that he would be able to create better firearms and that his years of research would be better utilized.  "Your Majesty is wise, and I will definitely live up to your Majesty's expectations." At this time, Xu Guangqi really didn't know what to say and could only express his excitement in this way.  Early the next morning, Emperor Tianqi did not go to court but came to the Huangzhuang in the east of the city.  Huangzhuang can be said to be the emperor's private land. It is vast and well-defended, and it is not far from the capital. However, it is said to be the best address for the Royal Academy of Sciences.  In order to prevent the news from being exposed, Emperor Tianqi and his party were all dressed in plain clothes. In addition to Xu Guangqi, they were also accompanied by Wei Chao, the eunuch of Dongchang, and Luo Sigong, the commander of Jinyi Guards.  "Xu Aiqing, I am planning to build the Royal Academy of Sciences here. What does Aiqing think?" Emperor Tianqi looked at the vast imperial village in front of him and turned around to ask Xu Guangqi.  There are no other words to describe Xu Guangqi's mood at this time except excitement. This has always been something he has dreamed of, and now that it has come true, he no longer knows what to say.  "Luo Aiqing." Emperor Tianqi looked back at Luo Sigong, who was following behind him, and said with a smile.  "I'm here." Although he didn't know what Emperor Tianqi wanted to do when he came here, Luo Sigong knew that all he had to do was enough. As for other things that shouldn't be asked, it was better not to say hello.  "I give you a task. You will station a thousand households of Jin Yiwei here and lead five hundred Jin Yiwei to station here. Remember that this is very confidential and no one is allowed to leak it. If the news is leaked, I will ask you questions."  This place not only needs to be constructed, but also needs to be kept confidential. Emperor Tianqi did not hand over this matter to the Ministry of Industry just to keep it confidential.  "Your Majesty, don't worry, I know." Luo Sigong was very happy at this time. Only by gaining the trust of the emperor can the Jin Yiwei become more powerful.  Being able to participate in the emperor's confidential affairs can show the emperor's trust in him.  "Your Majesty, I think we should leave such a confidential matter to Dongchang! After all, the Jin Yiwei are the emperor's personal soldiers. Such an obvious transfer will probably be very powerful, and it will be difficult to avoid leaking the news." During this period of the Wei Dynasty, the Wei Dynasty also  He was not idle. He knew a little bit about the emperor's repeated summons to Luo Sigong. Naturally, he was unwilling to hand over this matter to Luo Sigong.  Although Dongchang and Jinyiwei were said to only serve the emperor, the battle between the two yamen had never stopped since their establishment.  Luo Sigong felt very depressed at this time. Although what Wei Chao said was nice, he was clearly trying to gain credit and favor.  Seeing the two fighting, Emperor Tianqi smiled slightly. Only with competition can progress be achieved, and he said to Wei Chao: "What Eunuch Wei said is not unreasonable." When Emperor Tianqi said this, Luo Sigong's heart wasSuddenly, Emperor Tianqi continued: "In this way, these five hundred Jinyi guards will all change into casual clothes and patrol around here. In addition, Dongchang mobilized a hundred people to guard the imperial village to protect safety." After speaking, Emperor Tianqi continued  His eyes turned to the Wei Dynasty and said: "You must carefully select these one hundred people. They must not only be strong in martial arts but also reliable. If there is any leakage of information, I will only ask you." Seeing that Emperor Tianqi had made arrangements, Luo Sigong and Wei Chao  Their eyes met immediately. Wei Chao smiled profoundly, while Luo Sigong snorted coldly.  "Xu Aiqing, I recommend a person to you. This person's name is Bi Maokang. He was a Jinshi in the 26th year of Wanli. He is very knowledgeable about making firearms. I will transfer him to your side to be your deputy. I hope you can  Happy cooperation." At this time, Emperor Tianqi thought of another person. This Bi Maokang was very famous in history. Although he was a Jinshi, his career as an official was not smooth because he did not form a party.  He should be at home now. He is famous because he invented a very advanced firearm, the flintlock gun.  "Your Majesty, I have heard about this Bi Maokang. It is said that this man is proficient in Western learning and likes to invent and create, but I have never met him." Xu Guangqi has heard about the talents of the Ming Dynasty, and this Bi Maokang can also be regarded as a person in their circle.  , he has naturally heard of it.  "In that case, that's for the best. By the way, have you ever heard of a flintlock gun?" The matchlock gun used by the Ming army at this time can also be said to be an improved matchlock gun and is called a shotgun.  However, flintlock guns are undoubtedly very advanced compared to matchlocks, and at this time, European troops have begun to equip flintlock guns. Only by producing this kind of gun can it be possible to build a modern army.  Chapter 3 is here. Please recommend and collect.
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