It's just that the power of black powder is limited and it is difficult to cause large-scale damage, so it has been ignored.
Part of the reason is the problem of the gunpowder formula used by the ancients.
In the ancient gunpowder formula, in addition to the charcoal, nitrate, and sulfur inherent in the gunpowder, other things were sandwiched in it.
As a result, the power of gunpowder has become smaller.
Become underestimated.
Kou Ji smiled at Zhu Neng: "The gunpowder I use is different from other gunpowder, so it is slightly more powerful."
The ancients have been adding gunpowder, but rarely do subtraction.
Kou Ji only needs to remove the unnecessary things in the gunpowder formula to restore the pure black powder.
Although the power is still limited, it is far stronger than other gunpowder in the Song Dynasty.
Zhu Neng stared at Kou Ji and said in astonishment: "Do you even have to grab the errands done by the gunpowder kiln?"
Zhu Neng felt that Kou Ji was a bit vicious.
Kou Ji made successive shots and had already grabbed a lot of power for the Ministry of Industry. Now that most of the power that will be the prisoner will fall into Kou Ji's hands, Kou Ji is actually not satisfied, and is actually eyeing Gunpowder Kiln.
Gunpowder kiln made.
It is the official workshop of the Song Dynasty to make good medicine.
There are workshops in Jiangning, Jiangling, Daming, Kaifeng and other prefectures.
It is mainly used to make medicine puppets, firecrackers and other objects for folk entertainment.
Kou Ji shook his head and smiled: "I don't even bother to try to use the gunpowder kiln for that meagre power. The formula of gunpowder was researched by the craftsmen in my house.
At the same time they also developed a weapon called Firebolt.
Very practical. "
When Zhu Neng heard Kou Ji's words, he urged Kou Ji to try out a Firebolt.
The thing mentioned by Kou Ji was researched by the craftsmen of Kou Mansion, and Zhu Neng automatically ignored it.
Nowadays, the whole country knows that there are skilled craftsmen in Kou Mansion, who can not, created many things that benefit the country and the people, and also created many weird things.
Now that Kou Ji mentioned that the craftsmen of Kou Mansion had produced the Firebolt, Zhu Neng had no doubts.
Even if the craftsman Kou Mansion took out a hot air balloon and sent people to the sky tomorrow, Zhu Neng wouldn't doubt it.
As for why the craftsmen of the Kou Mansion are so capable, and why there are so many skilled craftsmen in the Kou Mansion, there are not many people who will pursue them.
Kou Mansion is willing to give money to the craftsmen and is willing to recruit skilled craftsmen. Isn't it normal that Kou Mansion's craftsmen are more capable
As long as the craftsmen of Kou Mansion didn't make too many things out of reality.
The whole country will not have any doubts about Kou Mansion.
This is exactly what Kou Ji wanted.
Many new things, coming out of one person, will inevitably lead to doubts and speculations.
But out of the hands of a group of people, no one doubts.
As for the name of creating these things, they hang on others, Kou Ji didn't care at all.
Seeing Zhu Neng remembered to see the Firebolt, Kou Ji asked Chen Jing to go to the workshop and took one for Zhu Neng to try.
Fire crossbow meteor arrows are a group of arrows fired from a bamboo tube. The bamboo is used as the tube. It is two feet and five inches long. It is wrapped with beef tendon, abutilon, iron wire, raw lacquer, and isinglass for external use. It is filled with gunpowder, ball horses and arrows. Ten sticks, the arrow is dipped in tiger medicine, the back of the barrel is bent with a wooden handle, and the medicine is lighted to send out all the letters, suitable for foot combat, and more powerful than ordinary arrows.
This object was invented in the Ming Dynasty and is one of the few practical firearms in the Ming Dynasty.
Kou Ji just borrowed it for a while.
Kou Ji could also take out muskets, artillery and other objects.
But taking out muskets and artillery brazenly, it is inevitable to be a little shocking.
Not advisable.
So first use Firebolt and Meteor Arrows to let people get in touch with firearms.
Then launch the musket and artillery little by little.
Let people think that the guns and artillery were slowly developed by the craftsmen of the Kou Mansion on the basis of the Firebolt Meteor Arrow, so that people's doubts can be dispelled.
Otherwise, directly take out the muskets and artillery, while people marveling at their power, they will inevitably investigate their origins. Under the circumstances, the secrets of Kou Ji's body will probably be revealed.
For the sake of his own life, Kou Ji felt that it would be better to do it step by step.
Zhu Neng held the Firebolt and felt that this thing was extraordinary.
Although he has not yet tested the Firebolt Meteor Arrow, Zhu Neng feels that it is quite lethal just by showing its appearance.
Under the guidance of Kou Ji, Zhu Neng took the Firebolt and lit the fuze.
"Puff puff… "
The gunpowder pushed ten arrows and burst out.
He plunged straight into the big tree not far away.
Seeing this, Zhu Neng's eyes lit up, holding the Firebolt Meteor Arrow in his hand, and said a little excited: "Can you use it to try leather armor, cloth armor, paper armor, and iron armor?"
As a battle-tested veteran, after seeing the power of the Firebolt, he immediately wanted to learn more about its power.
Kou Ji smiled and nodded in agreement, and sent someone to get the various armors Zhu Neng wanted.
Zhu Neng enthusiastically took the Firebolt and tested the damage of the Firebolt to various armors.
A layer of leather armor, tied to the tree.
The group can ignite the fuse of the firebolt, and the arrows of the firebolt burst out, passing by.
The same is true for the three-layer leather armor.
The same is true for cloth armor.
Ordinary iron armor can also pass through, and half an arrow can emerge.
But in front of armor made of steel, there is not much effect.
The three-layer paper armor also has an effective defense against the firebolt.
however.
Even so.
Zhu Neng still held the Firebolt, admiring it.
"Really it is a weapon of the country... It has great lethality and is easy to carry. With this thing, some bows and crossbows in the army can be discarded. This will greatly reduce the heavy escort in the army.
First make me 10,000, and I want to equip the Dragon God and Second Guards with it. "
Zhu Neng did not hesitate to place an order of 10,000 to Kou Ji.
As the head of the Dragon God and Second Guard, Zhu Neng still has a lot of autonomy in armaments.
However, the armaments that enter the Forbidden Army barracks are basically inscribed on the barracks they belong to.
Prevent ordnance from leaking out and being used privately.
"Yes... but I don't care about the engraving of the barracks in Firebolt."
Kou Ji smiled and agreed to Zhu Neng's request.
Anyway, he made the Firebolt Meteor Arrow, just to pave the way for muskets and artillery.
It is naturally what he wants to see if it is quickly applied to the military.
Zhu Neng knew why Kou Ji said so, and patted his chest all over and promised: "Relax, I will naturally stare at the little boys in the barracks and not let this material fall out."
Kou Ji smiled and nodded.
Zhu Neng held the Firebolt and said in admiration: "Such a weapon should be equipped with all the soldiers of the Forbidden Army. I will write to the court to suggest this."
Kou Ji just smiled and said nothing.
If Kou Ji's expectation is not bad, the memorandum that Zhu Neng handed over will largely fall to the ground.
There are not a few people who donate all kinds of ordnance to the imperial court every year.
But the court rarely responded.
Shi Pu, the former Jizhou regiment exerciser, is a living example.
When he was in Jizhou, he practiced rockets, fireballs and other objects in front of the first emperor Zhao Heng. He must also have the mind to make the court pay attention to firearms and use them in warfare.
But it has been nearly 20 years since he offered firearms.
The court still did not pay attention to firearms.
Kou Ji accompanied Zhu Neng around in Ruishengzhuang, packing Zhu Neng a cart of firebolt arrows, steel helmets, steel armor, and steel knives, and Zhu Neng left Ruishengzhuang with them.
The implementation of the Firebolt will not cause too much attention from the government and the opposition, nor will it cause shocks.
Kou Ji was very satisfied with this effect.
Kou Ji wanted to do things silently.
Doing things vigorously is what Wang Anshi, Fan Zhongyan and others should do.
After sending Zhu Neng away, Kou Ji called in Chen Jing, Wang Tiansheng and others, and gave orders.
"Now Ruishengzhuang has become a powerful military site. I believe that soon, the court will send soldiers and horses to garrison. You have to build a wall between the steel forging workshop and the weaving workshop as soon as possible.
Avoid disturbing your life after the garrison comes. "
Chen Jing, Wang Tiansheng and others naturally responded to Kou Ji's instructions.
Because they knew in their hearts that no matter what Kou Ji told them to do, it was for their good.
"Don't worry about the Kou Industry Department, we will surely let the young people on Zhuangzi build a wall as soon as possible."
Chen Jing and others agreed.
Kou Ji nodded in satisfaction.
The steel forging workshop on Ruishengzhuang will soon become an important place for the court to cast ordnance. It is inevitable that the court will send troops and horses to garrison.
Kou Ji also made a preparation in advance.
After Kou Ji gave instructions to Chen Jing, Wang Tiansheng and others, they rode to Bianjing in a carriage.
When passing by the bazaar on Ruishengzhuang, I stopped for a while.
The market in Ruishengzhuang is located on both sides of the houses where the people of Ruishengzhuang live.
After only half a year of development, it has become very lively.
There are hundreds of thousands of people living in Ruishengzhuang, and there is a huge demand for daily consumables.
Those shrewd business people will naturally not miss this opportunity.
After the first payment in the weaving workshop on Ruishengzhuang was distributed to the people, salesmen began to appear in Ruishengzhuang.
Shopkeepers pick things into Ruishengzhuang, and they are often sold out.
After seeing the purchasing power of the people in Ruishengzhuang, the shopkeepers simply rented the shop in Ruishengzhuang and did business directly on the Zhuangzi.
now.
More than 600 shops built on the village have been rented out.
Among them, 50% of the money went to Zhao Zhen's small vault.
Thirty percent of the money went to Kou Ji.
There is also 20% of the money, which became the salary of the gentlemen in the private school of Ruishengzhuang.
Kou Ji stayed at the bazaar for a while, and found that there were few people to manage the bazaar, and it was inevitable that there was some chaos.
I just thought about it, and I should send some people over to manage the market in the future.
After staying in the market for a while.
Kou Ji went to the private school on Ruishengzhuang to take a look.
The private school on Ruishengzhuang is very large, much larger than the steel forging workshop.
Calling it a private school is actually a bit inappropriate.
It is more appropriate to call it an academy.
Although the houses inside are simple, there are many dolls running between the houses.
There are tens of thousands of people.
There are also quite a few gentlemen teaching, there are as many as 700 people.
Some of them came here admiringly, and some were selected from among the people on Ruishengzhuang.
Looking at the gentlemen, they were reading with the dolls shaking their heads.
A faint smile appeared on Kou Ji's face.
But when his gaze fell on the old men outside the private school, his gaze became more gloomy.
It's not that Kou Ji has any opinion on these old men.
It was the reason why these elders appeared here, which made him very unhappy.
Outside the private school on Ruishengzhuang, there were no old people gathering before.
It wasn't until the person who patted Huazi put his hand into Ruishengzhuang that the old men gathered outside the private school.
Nominally, they are basking in the sun.
But in fact, it was to guard against those who patted flowers, and continued to reach into Ruishengzhuang.
Looking at the elders, Kou Ji felt that it was necessary to look at the court and establish a yamen in Ruishengzhuang to control the people and punish criminals.
With this idea.
Kou Ji let people drive back to Bianjing.
Back to the house.
He wrote one by hand and sent it to the palace.
The palace responded quickly.
A long letter written by Zhao Zhen himself was sent to Kou's Mansion, and Ruishengzhuang was changed to Rui'an Town. A yamen was set up, and a county lieutenant was set up to assist Kou Ji, all in charge of Ruian Town.
Although Ruian Town is only a town, it is equivalent to a small county.
It's just that Bianjing City is under the jurisdiction of Bianjing City, and counties cannot be established.
That's why it was set as a town.
The inner court will send someone to do this, and there is no need for Kou Ji to ask more.
In addition to telling Kou Ji about Ruian Town in the letter, Zhao Zhen also invited Kou Ji to the palace.
Kou Ji is not willing to enter the palace in the near future.
I don't even want to let the Manchu civil and military officials know that there is such a person in the court.
Today, the court is fighting for power to help the Ministry of Industry.
Kou Ji sitting in the mansion to reap the profits is the best choice.
If you appear in the court, you will definitely be drawn into the disputes in the court.
In the end, he had to go shirtless to fight with the Manchu civil and military.
Obviously you can use the power of other people to achieve your goals, why do you have to go shirtless
But what Zhao Zhen mentioned in the letter made Kou Ji have to go to the palace.
In a few months, it's time for Zhao Zhen to get married.
Nowadays, all the girls from all over the place have been sent to the city of Bianjing.
Now I am in a side hall of the palace, accepting the grandmothers in the palace.
After the police pass, they will become Zhao Zhen's concubine.
At that time, the court will hold a grand wedding for Zhao Zhen and the queen selected by Zhao Zhen.
It was for this reason that Zhao Zhen invited him into the palace.
Kou Ji changed into a court uniform at the mansion, and rode in a carriage to the Donghua Gate. With his waist badge, he went all the way to the side hall where Zhao Zhen was waiting for him unimpeded.
As soon as he entered the side hall, he saw Zhao Zhen frowning his brows tightly, holding his head in a daze with his hands.
Chen Lin arched her waist and stood beside him like a statue.
Kou Ji entered the side hall, and said, "Chen Kou Ji, see official house."
Hearing Kou Ji's voice, Zhao Zhen suddenly became energetic.
He also didn't stick to the rituals, and waved to Kou Ji: "Kou Ji, come here."
Kou Ji came forward.
Zhao Zhen patted the dragon chair sitting down.
The meaning is self-evident.
Invite Kou Ji to come and sit together.
It’s just that dragon chair, can Kou Ji sit on it
Kou Ji shook his head decisively, "The minister should stand still..."
Zhao Zhen said seriously: "There are no outsiders here, no one can make irresponsible remarks."
Kou Ji rolled his eyes.
I really want to remind Zhao Zhen.
Didn't you see that Chen Lin's brows have been raised
Kou Ji didn't have the enthusiasm of Zhao Zhen, but couldn't sit on the dragon chair, so he kicked Chen Lin and yelled: "Hurry up and move a stool for the officer."
Chen Lin was not angry when she heard this.
Not only did the raised brows lowered, but he also moved a stool for Kou Ji very obediently.
After Kou Ji settled down, he stared at Zhao Zhen and said, "Is the official invited the minister into the palace to let the minister help manage your marriage?"
Zhao Zhen sighed inwardly and said: "My marriage, after the Queen Mother and Taishi discussed it, it has already been handed over to the Ministry of Rites, and I won't need you..."
Kou Ji was taken aback for a moment, and said in thought: "Then you said in the letter, please ask me to enter the palace to help you manage the marriage."
Zhao Zhen sighed again, and said slightly displeased: "I have invited you several times, but you are not willing to enter the palace. I can only make the best plan."
Kou Ji stared in amazement.
Unexpectedly.
Zhao Zhen, who has a pure temperament, has actually learned how to make use of it.
Kou Ji secretly sighed Zhao Zhen's growth.
Zhao Zhen thought that Kou Ji was sulking at what he was deceived, and said in a soft tone: "I am just a brother like you. If you don't often go to the palace to accompany me, I will be innocent in the palace alone. .
Sometimes I even feel that being an emperor is not as good as the people in the world say.
Not only can't do whatever you want.
Instead, it seemed to be in a cage.
No freedom all day long. "
Hearing this, Kou Ji glanced at Chen Lin decisively.
Chen Lin held the whisk, watching her nose and heart.
Zhao Zhen continued: "Don't look at Chen Lin, he will no longer embarrass you for what I call your brother."
Kou Ji stared at Chen Lin in amazement, and was even more stunned to see Chen Lin really did not move.
Seeing this, Zhao Zhen explained: "There is a folk saying that is called a disciple and half a child. You are the only disciple of the father, and you can be regarded as the father's half son. I call you brother, naturally, it is not an exaggeration.
That's what I told Chen Lin, and Chen Lin also agreed with what I said. "