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Volume 1: Eagle Chapter 72: Test Cannon

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    Sun Chengzong respects all capable people, and he naturally respects Xu Guangqi who can make advanced firearms. He has no intention of treating him as a craftsman.  ¡°It¡¯s just that Xu Guangqi is a little surprised. He has been here all this time and he doesn¡¯t know anything about the outside world.  Although I don¡¯t know when Mr. Sun became a cabinet scholar, out of my duty as a civil servant, I still saluted Sun Chengzong and said respectfully: "I have met Mr. Sun." "Mr. Xu, you are welcome!"  Sun Chengzong hurriedly avoided Xu Guangqi's salute and pulled Xu Guangqi with a smile.  "Let's talk about this kind of cannon!" "Well, let's do it! I'll let someone shoot it first and show it to Mr. Sun!" Xu Guangqi waved to a few people in the distance and said with a smile.  Watching those few people skillfully operating the cannon, Sun Chengzong looked at it meticulously. The Ming army was equipped with many artillery, whether it was a fire blunderbuss or a squatting tiger cannon, there were many types.  This is the first time Sun Chengzong has seen this improved red cannon. Although it is smaller than the previous red cannon and the barrel is shorter, it looks more stable.  The red cannon was made by Europeans in the 16th century and was introduced to the Ming Dynasty not long ago. It is a relatively new weapon.  This new type of red cannon manufactured by Xu Guangqi's organization incorporates many of Xu Guangqi's research results.  Compared with the European red cannon, it is more powerful, but much smaller in size.  Seeing Sun Chengzong¡¯s look, Xu Guangqi smiled with satisfaction. It was something to be proud of that his research had been approved by others.  Seeing the cannon operator signaling to him, Xu Guangqi pulled Emperor Tianqi and Sun Chengzong back far away.  With a huge artillery bombardment, a huge black iron ball flew out quickly. As for the impact point, neither Emperor Tianqi nor Sun Chengzong saw it because it was too far away.  "Mr. Xu, what is the range of this cannon?" Sun Chengzong was obviously shocked, his eyes were full of disbelief, he looked straight in the direction of the cannonball, and said with some stuttering.  "I have sent someone to measure the range of this cannon, and it is about eight miles." Xu Guangqi didn't think there was anything wrong with Sun Chengzong's attitude at all. The fire cannons made by the Ming Dynasty only had a range of three miles.  In comparison, this red cannon is extremely powerful.  The key to measuring a heavy gun like the Red Cannon is its range.  With such a range, many other things can be ignored. If such a cannon is used to attack a city, a large part of the city wall will collapse after a few shots.  The disadvantage of the red cannon is also another key factor when considering a cannon, which is the rate of fire.  Although this kind of red cannon has a sufficient range, its rate of fire is not satisfactory.  Being able to fire ten shells in a quarter of an hour is pretty good, and that doesn't include the time to cool down the barrel.  According to the time calculation of later generations, one shot takes two minutes. This speed has to be said to be too slow.  Recalling the advantages and disadvantages of the red cannon, Emperor Apocalypse had nothing to do. Wanting to increase the rate of fire of this kind of front-loaded cannon was tantamount to wishful thinking.  This is also the reason why Emperor Tianqi only asked Xu Guangqi to make a hundred of these cannons. It was too expensive and had little practical effect.  With these one hundred cannons, it can be said that they will be enough for a period of time. They are mainly placed at the top of the city to defend the city.  As for fighting in the field, it is more necessary to prepare a small cannon with a very high rate of fire that is easy to transport.  An army of 10,000 people carrying 300 small cannons does not take up much manpower and material resources, but it can exert great power in battle.  As long as the rate of fire is enough, the shells will be overwhelming.  At this time, the Eight Banners cavalry and the Mongolian cavalry were very fast. They could run far away in two minutes. The interval of the red cannons was too long, and they were of no use in field battles.  Just when Emperor Tianqi was meditating alone, Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi had almost understood each other, and they came to Emperor Tianqi's side hand in hand.  "How are they? Are these things not bad?" Emperor Tianqi asked, knowingly and knowingly, and glanced at Sun Chengzong with a smile.  "This is really a weapon for attack, what a good thing!" Sun Chengzong was quite emotional. He really didn't know where the young emperor found this Master Xu. This is really a treasure of the country.  If all the children of the Shenji Battalion use such firearms and every army is equipped with such artillery, then the combat effectiveness of the Ming Army will be greatly improved!  "Your Majesty, are these weapons going to be equipped to the army?" Sun Chengzong can be said to have a very good understanding of the situation in the Ming Dynasty at this time. His heart suddenly became hot, and he looked at Emperor Tianqi expectantly.  Emperor Tianqi naturally thought about this matter, but just thinking about it, he quickly gave up the idea.  Good things must be given to good people.?Not only cannot it be a help, but it can become a weapon to harm yourself.  In the original history, the Ming army was also equipped with a large number of red cannons, but what happened next?  The red cannon became a weapon in the hands of Hou Jin. When attacking the Ming Dynasty's city, it could be blasted away with a few cannons.  Once this cannon is pulled out at this time, Hou Jin and the enemies of the Ming Dynasty will be able to use it quickly.  If it is copied by others, the consequences will be serious.  After all, this kind of cannon is not good at defending cities, but good at attacking fortresses, and it can't withstand a few hits in a solid city.  The reason why Emperor Tianqi studies these things so secretly is to prevent them from spreading. Before he has troops that he can truly master, Emperor Tianqi would rather put all these things in the warehouse.  Naturally, Emperor Tianqi would not tell Sun Chengzong these things. Looking at Sun Chengzong who was full of expectation, Emperor Tianqi smiled and said: "I know Aiqing's mood. I have my own arrangements for these things. Aiqing will know when the time comes.  ." Sun Chengzong's mouth was a little bitter, and he felt that it was inappropriate to ask what he just said.  At this time, Ming Dynasty is not only facing an external crisis, but also internal people, who will do anything for their own benefit.  Beware of them. How can these things be taken out so easily?  Sun Chengzong's expression was a little dejected, but suddenly he felt that he had got something wrong. Since the young emperor in front of him had made these things quietly, he must have his own plan.  Sun Chengzong believed that Master Tianqi must be more anxious than himself. What happened to him?  Where have all the energy-raising skills gone?  Worse than a teenager.  Chapter 4 is here. Today¡¯s fifth update is 10,000 words. The next chapter will be coming soon.
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