Back to the Song Dynasty as a tyrant

"What is this that is so powerful?" Qian Yuqing couldn't help asking.

"This is a new type of bronze artillery developed by Gewuyuan." Chen Gui said.

Qian Yuqing suddenly became more curious: "Why can it launch so far?"

"The gun barrel made of bronze is very strong and not easily deformed. The gunpowder is burned and exploded on the base, generating a forward thrust to push the cannon out. It is similar to the principle of a burst gun." Chen Gui explained succinctly, " The greater the explosive power of the gunpowder, the farther the iron ball will be thrown."

Qian Yuqing was even more shocked: "This iron ball weighs at least eight catties. How powerful is the gunpowder that can launch it so far?"

Chen Gui smiled mysteriously, and said, "After three years of continuous testing by Director Ge Wu, we have formulated some extremely powerful gunpowder. Please forgive me for more, and we can't go on talking about it."

"Oh, yes, it's me, Meng Lang. Chen Shilang is indeed a pillar of our Great Song Dynasty. It's His Majesty's blessing to have Chen Shilang."

"No, these are all developed by the younger generation of Gewuyuan. These two, Ding Peng and Chen Shu, graduated from the Faculty of Physics, University of Tokyo. They have made great contributions to the development of gunpowder."

Ding Peng and Chen Shu said quickly, "It's all because of the teacher's good teaching."

When they say Mr., they naturally refer to stereotypes.

Zhao Ning said: "You are all the pillars of the Great Song Dynasty. Let's talk about how I will reward you. If you have any requests, just ask. I have never been stingy in caring for and rewarding talents."

"Don't dare."

Zhao Ning walked towards the bronze cannon in front and said, "Chen Gui, how do you think I will reward you Gewuyuan?"

"Your Majesty is too serious. The ministers are not interested in money and official positions."

"You're not interested, and neither are they?" Zhao Ning asked, "They're not interested, and their families don't want to live a better life?"

Now the stereotype is rendered speechless.

"Learn to fight for some rewards from them." Zhao Ningyu said earnestly, "If the real pillars of the country live in poverty, it is the fault of the court and the misfortune of the country."

"Your Majesty's instruction is correct."

"You submit the application form, and I will arrange for Song Shuyuan to handle this matter."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Ning said to Qian Yuqing again: "What do you think of this thing being equipped on your naval warship?"

Qian Yuqing was stunned for a moment. Obviously, he suddenly realized the real purpose of Zhao Guan's family bringing him here.

"If so, it is naturally excellent!"

"Hahaha, okay, if this thing gets on a naval warship, you have to destroy the threat of Sri Lanka's death as soon as possible." Zhao Ning seemed to be suddenly passionate, "I want to lay down a vast expanse of land on the sea." In the waters of the South China Sea, I want ships to and from the South China Sea to fly the flag of our Song Dynasty."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will never disappoint Your Majesty's high expectations of me!"

"Of course, it is necessary to occupy strongholds in various places and serve as docking points for merchant ships. First, it is convenient for sailing in the high seas, and second, it is convenient for me to charge more money."

Qian Yuqing was stunned for a moment, and quickly said, "Yes!"

As he spoke, he walked to the vicinity of the bronze cannon.

The bronze cannon is two feet long from head to toe and seven iron hoops are added to the whole body. The cannon head is supported by two iron claws, and there are iron trippers. The total weight is 36 jin.

This is the tiger crouching cannon invented by the Ming Dynasty later.

The range of the tiger squatting cannon is similar to that of the return cannon, but it is much lighter and easier to transport than the return cannon.

However, its shell is lighter than that of the return gun, so the lethality is naturally less.

"This item is confidential. Don't tell anyone yet. This is still a test product and has not yet been mass-produced." Zhao Ning emphasized again.

As soon as he finished speaking, the bronze cannon that was about to fire for the second time suddenly made a loud noise.

I saw that the bronze gun barrel was blown up on the spot and hit a person, knocking that person down in the snow on the spot.

"Your Majesty, be careful!" Everyone immediately surrounded Zhao Guan's house layer by layer.

The bronze barrel rolled a few times in the snow.

Several other people were overturned to the ground by the blast of gunpowder.

Those who were hit died, and the snow was stained red with blood.

Chen Gui's expression changed abruptly on the spot, and he walked quickly with Ding Peng and Chen Shu.

"It exploded!" Ding Peng frowned.

Fortunately, there are seven iron hoops on it, otherwise the gun barrel might burst, and the consequences of the fragments breaking out would be disastrous.

Qian Yuqing stared there in shock, with an ugly expression on his face.

"Your Majesty, one person died and four were injured."

"Let's arrange it properly first, and send someone to appease the family of the deceased."

"Yes."

Not long after, the sky gradually darkened, and Chen Gui came over: "Your Majesty, it was my negligence, and I am guilty..."

"It doesn't matter. The development of new weapons is not going to be smooth sailing. Don't be afraid of failure. You have to face it, accept it, and improve it step by step."

"Your Majesty's instruction is correct."

"You have to make some in batches, test more, and count the proportion of a bomb. This thing is not only to be equipped on naval ships in the future, I think it is also good for mountain warfare."

"Yes."

After leaving Gewuyuan, Qian Yuqing was still horrified when he thought of the scene just now.

"The development of gunpowder weapons still has a long way to go." Zhao Ning sighed, "It's not so easy to do well, but it is finally moving forward step by step. I am very relieved."

"Your Majesty is really a wise monarch. Under His Majesty's hard work, the Great Song Dynasty is flourishing, and many people are now very interested in new things." Qian Yuqing said.

In a blink of an eye, it has been the ninth year of Jingkang, which is the first day of the first lunar month.

Not only the Tokyo City of the Song Dynasty, but also officials from the Manchu Dynasty and envoys from various countries were going to the Daqing Hall to meet Zhao Guanjia.

In the distant Dali Kingdom, the courtiers of Dali Kingdom and some foreign envoys also came to pay homage to the King of Dali Kingdom.

Then, an unpleasant thing happened.

Chapter 799 Zhao Guan's Conspiracy (Part [-])

In the midst of toasting and mingling, a person stood up.

This person is none other than Duan Zhengxing, the son of Duan Zhengyan, who is also the prince of Dali Kingdom.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say today."

Seeing the prince standing up suddenly, everyone was a little puzzled.

Duan Zhengyan said: "What's the matter with you, but it doesn't matter."

Duan Zhengxing said: "I heard that last month, two merchants in the city had a fight over tea and grain transactions. This matter has also hit the government. It has a great impact. The government has not given a reasonable solution."

The ministers around were puzzled, why did the prince mention such an unimportant matter on such an important occasion today?

Duan Zhengyan also had some doubts in his heart, he asked: "Is anyone injured?"

"There were injuries on both sides, and the number of injuries was as high as eight." Duan Zhengxing continued without stopping.

Today is New Year's Day.

Although Dali was not a country founded by the Han people, it also followed the etiquette of the Celestial Dynasty, just like Korea and Japan also celebrated the Spring Festival.

On the first day of junior high school, saying these words really spoiled the atmosphere.

Moreover, Duan Zhengyan is a person who loves the people like a son. When he heard such a thing, his previous good mood immediately disappeared.

Duan Zhengyan asked: "Why can't the government handle this matter?"

"Your Majesty, someone will take care of this matter. Today is the first day of the lunar new year. Don't let this matter put you off." It was Duan Zhengyan's household secretary Wensong who came out to speak.

"This matter is of great importance, how can we prevaricate it at will, the gentlemen are drinking and having fun here, but the injured people can only lie on the hospital beds." Prince Duan Zhengxing persisted, "Besides, the angel is here today, so it is possible that the gentlemen want to Deceive your ears and steal your bell?"

When he said this, Wen Song showed embarrassment.

Duan Zhengyan said: "Then what do you say?"

"Naturally, the case must be strictly investigated!" Prince Duan Zhengxing said.

"Go to trial now?" Wen Song asked.

"Go to trial now!"

"Isn't this nonsense? How do we go to trial now?" Wen Song said, "Today is the first day of the new year. Could it be that His Royal Highness wants to force His Majesty to dismiss this banquet temporarily?"

"Why not?" Duan Zhengxing insisted, "If this kind of thing is not resolved as soon as possible, the second and third incidents will happen soon. If things go on like this, it will affect the security of the people, and countless people will suffer from it. It is immoral!"

"How many days later can't it?"

"no!"

The expressions of the others changed drastically.

The sound of the silk and bamboo orchestra before completely dissipated, and the atmosphere suddenly became dignified.

The prince's abnormal behavior today immediately made people smell a bit of a power struggle.

The court factions in Dali are actually very simple, one belongs to the Duan family and the other belongs to the Gao family.

Most of the ruling power is basically in Gao's hands.

Duan always wanted to get it back.

"Why?" Wen Song continued to ask, "Why can't this kind of matter be resolved later? There must be a reason for the government's failure to hear the result for a while."

At this time, Fang Zhengyan stood up and said, "My lord, I have something to say."

"Angel but it doesn't matter."

"You can ask the reason for the incident first, and then deal with it as appropriate."

Duan Zhengyan asked: "Why did the two sides fight so hard?"

Duan Zhengxing replied: "Because there is a huge dispute in the exchange of goods between the two parties, both sides think that the other party has taken advantage of it, and no one can convince the other."

"Why is this?" Duan Zhengyan asked, "The transactions between the two parties are all settled with a penny and a copper coin. Why can't they be traded?"

"Not all transactions have copper coins, and the amount of copper coins in Dali is also limited."

"That……"

"Both sides think that their own goods are worth more."

This time, Duan Zhengyan was also confused.

The reason is that the two parties did not have currency as a trading tool, and a dispute arose.

"This..." Duan Zhengyan became embarrassed.

As soon as the reason was said, the atmosphere became even more strange.

Why is it weird? Everyone present knows it in their hearts.

The recent rumors of using a new currency came from unknown corners, and it is said that it has aroused fierce debate among the upper echelons.

It is mainly concentrated between Duan Zhengyan, the current monarch of Dali Kingdom, and Gao Liangcheng, the prime minister who has power over the government and the opposition.

Duan Zhengyan is willing to accept the handover from the Great Song Dynasty, but Xiangguo Gao Liangcheng firmly opposes it.

As a result, two political forces quickly formed, and each expressed their own political views on this matter.

Duan and the people below believe that as the trade between the Dali Kingdom and the Song Dynasty became more and more prosperous, the domestic production of goods increased sharply, but with the renewal and iteration of the currency by the Song Dynasty, the amount of copper coins flowing in was extremely reduced.

There is a large-scale shortage of copper coins in Dali.

This seriously hindered the trade within Dali.

The case brought forward by Duan Zhengxing is obviously a currency issue.

This case was brought up at this time, and it was known with toenails that the prince did it on purpose.

Duan Zhengxing continued: "The best way right now is to accept the banknotes from the Great Song Dynasty, which can alleviate the urgent shortage of currency in our country."

"His Royal Highness may have taken it for granted." Wen Song said bluntly.

"What did Wen Shangshu say?"

"My country, Dali, has had its own currency since ancient times."

"Most of the copper coins used in Dali now come from the Song Dynasty."

"Then you can't use cash at will."