Chapter 253 Is this...still a human? !
In recent days, Zhu Yuanzhang has been very enthusiastic about the information about Mei Yin coming from Shuangshui Village.
As long as I have time, I will watch it as soon as possible.
For no other reason than to see how many unreliable things Mei Yin, an unreliable son-in-law, can do this time.
He just wanted to see how Mei Yin, this bastard son-in-law who was fine but always scolded him, suffered.
Look how, as he said, he used fire, sword, flint, fire, sickle and other things to make a flintlock that was better than a matchlock!
Did you also get inspiration from Liu Bowen?
Liu Bowen can give a lot of inspiration when it comes to firearms!
To be honest, the person who can provide inspiration must be a figure like Tao Chengdao.
Mei Yin, this bastard, took the wrong path from the beginning.
How can we get any good results!
Of course, while he was cursing, deep down in his heart, he also wanted to see if Mei Yin could create some more miracles.
However, in his opinion, the possibility of such a thing was too low.
Especially after a discussion with Tao Chengdao.
In fact, it can be said that the expectations in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart are basically gone.
This is not just because I feel unreliable.
Lian Tao Chengdao was a very creative person in making firearms.
They all think this kind of thing is unreliable.
Then it's really not your problem.
There must be something wrong with Mei Yin.
So Zhu Yuanzhang has now given up his unrealistic fantasies and is ready to see how Mei Yin will be defeated.
Finally, with this in mind, I opened the information and watched it.
After a few glances, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression froze and his mouth opened wide.
No...this...what is going on?
How come the situation he saw was totally different from what he imagined?
Surprisingly... wasn't this bastard Mei Yin defeated?
He actually...actually got that flintlock gun out.
Only flint and fire are used for ignition, and the gun can be fired without a fuze?
Moreover, the launch speed is still so fast!
At the same time, a flintlock gun can fire three shots, while a musket can only fire two shots.
Moreover, the overall range and power exceed that of the matchlock gun.
No...this actually...really allowed that bastard Mei Yin to tinker with such a gun?
What Mei Yin said... is actually true? !
Zhu Yuanzhang was completely shocked and felt extremely dreamy.
By the way, Zhu Yuanzhang had specifically consulted Tao Chengdao on this matter before this.
The result obtained is simply impossible.
He believed that the possibility of making a gun using flint and fire sickle was really slim.
Already given up on fantasy.
But in the end, in just a few days, Mei Yin, his son-in-law, actually gave him such a big surprise!
He has actually accomplished this? !
This... this is really too unexpected.
Even Zhu Yuanzhang, who always liked hearing good news, felt a little numb at this time.
Especially after thinking about Tao Chengdao's speed in making firearms, he was even more shocked.
By the way, it has been a long time since I got the new and more powerful gunpowder that Mei Yin made.
After discovering that this new gunpowder was too powerful, the original muskets would easily explode when using this gunpowder.
He asked Tao Chengdao to research a new gun barrel to solve this problem.
After Tao Chengdao accepted the order, he took his disciples and many of them brainstormed and worked hard for so long.
This is the newly produced, usable barrel.
As a result, it has only been a few days since Mei Yin started talking about making a flintlock gun, but he actually made it?
And... the effect is so good? !
Not only is it groundbreaking, it solves what he said about using fire, flint, stone, and sickle to light a fire without using a fuse.
By the way, the problem of the musket being easily exploded was also solved.
No... what kind of ability does Mei Yin have?
It’s simply shocking!
What that kid said before was actually true?
Tao Chengdao, a person who he valued very much and was very skilled in firearms research?
How could he be far inferior to that bastard Mei Yin?
Could it be that... Mei Yin is really an all-rounder and knows everything?
The most important thing is that everything he said is true.
A flintlock gun made from something like a flint and fire sickle can actually be used without a fuse.
But the effect is much better than using a fuse and a firelock to light a matchlock gun.
This... Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know what to say.
Especially when his eyes fell on the inkstone in front of him, he suddenly didn't want to talk even more.
He still remembered that he had said before that if this guy Mei Yin could make a gun like this.
If he eats this inkstone.
The words he said before are still echoing in his ears.
Now, Mei Yin has actually accomplished this.
This... this made Zhu Yuanzhang not know how to express his feelings for a moment.
He reached out and picked up the inkstone.
This inkstone is carved from stone.
Zhu Yuanzhang took it in his hand and looked at it over and over, but in the end he couldn't really put it down.
How to eat this thing...?
Doesn't this mean that all the teeth in the mouth will be broken?
After looking at it for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang silently put the inkstone back.
Okay, okay!
Fortunately, when I said this, I was the only one present, and I didn't say it in front of others.
Thinking this, he stood up and coughed.
He didn't say any of this!
It was Zhu Chongba who said this, not Zhu Yuanzhang!
How could he, Zhu Yuanzhang, a majestic emperor, say such uninformed words?
How could it be possible that after saying so, one could still keep one's word and go back on one's word?
Is this something he can do?
Zhu Yuanzhang finally discovered it.
Mei Yin, this bastard, is his mother. He specializes in making some impossible things possible, and specializes in confronting himself.
I want to slap my father-in-law in the face!
However, thinking about this, Zhu Yuanzhang's face soon showed a smile again.
As long as this bastard can keep producing a lot of good things, he will be willing to slap himself in the face some more!
In the face of such good things, I can be appropriately shameless.
How much is face worth?
How could these real things be so important?
Sure enough, this emperor who wanted to have dinner was different.
The bottom line and face are very flexible.
When you care, face is extremely important.
When you don't care, just do whatever you want.
The firing speed of this flintlock gun is increased by 30% compared to the original matchlock gun!
What a concept!
In the time it takes for a matchlock to fire two shots, three shots can be fired here!
It seems that the improvement is not much, but a person like Zhu Yuanzhang, who knows how to kill on the battlefield, knows how significant such an improvement is!
This is a huge advantage!
At some critical moments, it can even play a decisive role!
The advantages of the flintlock gun are simply too great!
And Zhu Yuanzhang quickly thought of the difference between using a fire stick to light a fire and using a flint and fire sickle.
Fire breakers and match ropes will get wet and will not light a fire if they are put out.
But with flint, fire, and sickle, there is no need to worry about this happening.
It is much more convenient and faster to use.
It is also easier to transport and store.
Mei Yin really brings surprises to himself every time.
There are many things that are simply impossible or even nonsense in the eyes of many people.
He was able to make it happen.
Could it be that... this guy is really an all-rounder?
Do you know everything?
Zhu Yuanzhang has always not believed in those who are born with knowledge.
However, since meeting Mei Yin, I have had more and more contact with Mei Yin.
From Mei Yin's side, I saw more and more things.
Many of Zhu Yuanzhang's ideas also underwent many changes at this time.
He felt that maybe there really was a genius in this world!
There really are those who are born with knowledge!
There are many things that he just does casually, which is a level that others can't reach even if they work hard all their lives!
For example, when it comes to firearms, Tao Chengdao is the most knowledgeable and talented person he has ever seen.
Tao Chengdao has been working tirelessly on firearms for most of his life.
But now, Mei Yin was easily defeated and surpassed the past.
All I can say is that there are real differences between people.
Especially when it comes to talent, the gap is so big that people are speechless.
With this in mind, Zhu Yuanzhang picked up the corresponding reported information and looked at it carefully again.
As a result, not long after watching, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression suddenly became different.
It seemed very shocked.
I couldn't help but rub my eyes.
He was shocked by some of the words written at the end of the information.
This flintlock gun is so easy to use.
Compared with the matchlock gun, the shooting speed has been improved so much.
Mei Yin actually dislikes the slow speed?
Is it troublesome to use?
No...are these words spoken by humans?
It makes me extremely satisfied. Being slapped in the face by a bastard like Mei Yin, I don't even think it's a flintlock gun. Why does Mei Yin actually dislike such a good thing?
This... this damn thing, is this the reaction a normal person should have?
This... is Mei Yin still a human? !
He actually wants to take action and increase the firing speed of this flintlock gun?
Isn't this... too shocking?
Even Zhu Yuanzhang really wanted to see that what Mei Yin said was true.
I want to see better firearms developed to make my Ming Dynasty better.
But at this time, he was still shocked by what Mei Yin said.
What Mei Yin said was so astonishing, and what he gave was really too much!
While being shocked, he couldn't help but wonder how this thing could be improved.
In his opinion, this flintlock gun is really good.
It is excellent in every aspect, and there is no room for improvement.
But Mei Yin is actually prepared to give it a substantial improvement.
This... Zhu Yuanzhang sat here and thought for a while, but he couldn't imagine where else to start to solve this matter.
After thinking about it for a while, Zhu Yuanzhang decided not to use his brain too much on this matter.
He really didn't know much about firearms.
Next, I just have to wait and see the results.
I hope that bastard Mei Yin doesn't just talk nonsense.
But there is really a way to greatly increase the firing speed of this flintlock gun.
Really can do this.
That is really a great thing for my own Ming Dynasty!
Zhu Yuanzhang, who originally boasted that he knew a lot about firearms, will no longer say so at this time.
Instead, he was very flexible and became ignorant of firearms.
Mei Yin, this son-in-law, is really... capable of bringing some surprises to himself!
While Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking this, Li Jinglong was lying on the bed in Shuangshui Village.
I can't help but wonder here what kind of methods my second uncle can use to make the flintlock gun that is already very good in his opinion and does not need to be modified in any way more useful.
The shooting speed is greatly improved.
He couldn't wait for the day to break soon.
In this case, in this case he can go to his second uncle to see if he has come up with a solution...
In the room, Mei Yin had already made some preparations at this time.
Roll some paper into small cylinders and seal the bottom.
After doing this, he hugged his little wife and went to sleep.
I will do the rest tomorrow...
……
Early the next morning, Li Jinglong couldn't help but came over.
At this time, Li Jinglong looked like he had dark circles under his eyes and was a little depressed.
At first glance, it seems that I didn't sleep well last night.
"Jinglong, are you... looking for a girl secretly?"
Mei Yin looked at his eldest nephew and said jokingly,
"What kind of girl are you looking for? I quit, it's boring!
Second uncle, have you come up with any good ideas? ”
Li Jinglong couldn't wait and looked at Mei Yin to ask.
He didn't sleep well yesterday and came here early this morning.
The most important thing is actually to keep thinking about this matter in my heart.
I want to see if my second uncle has come up with any good solutions.
Although in Li Jinglong's opinion, the current performance of this flintlock gun is sufficient.
And he felt that under such circumstances, it would be very difficult to greatly increase the firing speed of the flintlock gun.
It's not that easy to do.
But since the person who said this was his second uncle, and his second uncle had already created miracles before.
At this time, there is still a great possibility that it will be like what the second uncle said.
This is something worth looking forward to.
He didn't dare to think that if his second uncle could really increase the firing speed of the flintlock gun as he said, he would not dare to think about it.
To what extent will the flintlock gun reach?
Thinking about this kind of thing makes people feel extremely excited and looking forward to it!
Seeing that Li Jinglong was indeed very concerned about this.
At that moment, Mei Yin stopped joking with her eldest nephew.
"Jinglong, I have already thought of a certain way, it should be possible."
Li Jinglong was pleasantly surprised when he heard what his second uncle said.
My second uncle has actually come up with a solution?
Have you come up with so much in such a short time?
This...is truly his second uncle!
It is said that although Li Jinglong has been looking forward to this, if he really wants to see his uncle, he can come up with a good way.
But in fact, I have basically prepared my second uncle in my heart, and I am not ready to come up with a solution yet.
After all, this matter is different from before.
He knows that many things become more difficult as time goes by.
This is true for various things such as the improvement of martial arts and the improvement of running speed.
After reaching a certain level, if you want to go further, you often need to spend several times or even ten times the energy before you can complete it!
Only a small step forward.
This flintlock gun, in his opinion, has reached this level.
The second uncle wanted to greatly increase the shooting speed, but it was not that easy.
Although in his heart he wanted to see his second uncle take care of this matter. And he came over early in the morning to ask.
In fact, I also know in my heart that this matter is definitely not that simple.
I'm probably going to miss the point.
But who would have thought that his second uncle actually already had corresponding countermeasures! !
Figured out a way.
This is truly his second uncle! Just different from ordinary people!
It’s really divine!
Second uncle is too fast!
How long has it been since it was completed?
How come something that seems so difficult to me turns out to be as simple as eating and drinking when my second uncle solves it?
"Second uncle, what can I do?"
Li Jinglong was surprised and couldn't wait to ask.
Mei Yin didn't show off, and immediately walked into another room and took out a box from it.
Inside the box were these hundred or ten small cylinders rolled up with paper.
"That's it."
Mei Yin said to Li Jinglong.
Li Jinglong looked a little stunned when he looked at these small cylinders.
What is this?
This...is this what my second uncle had in mind?
Through this small paper barrel, can the firing speed of the flintlock gun really be greatly improved?
Li Jinglong was full of doubts.
I can't understand what my second uncle is doing.
Li Jinglong has always felt that he is actually quite smart.
Knows about many things.
Not to say that he knows everything, but at least he can see a little bit of knowledge.
But now, with my second uncle, it's really not possible.
In every aspect, he was outclassed by his second uncle.
Obviously the second uncle told himself that he made these small cylinders to increase the shooting speed of the musket.
But in this case, I still can't figure out how to use it.
Mei Yin said: "Jinglong, I am going to fill this small cylinder with gunpowder and corresponding projectiles.
I thought about it carefully, why do muskets shoot so slowly?
There are mainly two aspects.
On the one hand, it is very inconvenient to light these.
For this matter, I used a flintlock gun to solve this problem.
But there is another aspect, which is that loading gunpowder and projectiles is too troublesome.
Every time a shot is fired, it takes a lot of time to reload.
Even those who are particularly skilled in using muskets will need to spend constant time to complete it.
This is really troublesome.
So I'm going to start from this aspect.
As long as the time for filling gunpowder and projectiles can be shortened, wouldn't the gun's shooting speed be greatly improved? ”
Hearing what Mei Yin said, Li Jinglong nodded.
This is indeed the problem.
But how to solve this?
Thinking like this, his eyes fell on these small paper buckets that Mei Yin took out.
"So, second uncle, are you going to use this method to solve this problem?"
Mei Yin nodded and said: "Yes, this is what I thought of.
Since loading ammunition is a waste of time, let's find a way to load it in advance.
First, put the gunpowder and projectiles used for a shot into this small paper bucket, seal it, and carry it with you.
When using it in the future, load the pre-loaded bullets into the flintlock gun and fire it quickly.
After firing, reload.
In this case, it is much faster than loading gunpowder projectiles on the battlefield.
Just put the entire paper tube inside and press it tightly.
Convenient and fast. ”
Mei Yin talked to Li Jinglong about his thoughts.
In fact, this is the fixed gunpowder.
However, what Mei Yin used was more advanced than fixed gunpowder.
You can call them paper bullets.
After all, what he was planning to do was to package gunpowder and projectiles into one piece.
It is faster than getting only gunpowder and no projectiles.
After Li Jinglong heard Mei Yin's explanation, his eyes suddenly lit up.
This time, he understood what his second uncle meant!
This...this seems to be the truth!
As my second uncle said, the reason why guns are troublesome to use is because they shoot slowly.
In addition to ignition, the biggest problem is the need to reload the gunpowder and projectiles after firing a shot.
This wave is very troublesome.
But it's really like what my second uncle said. He got all the gunpowder pellets needed for shooting and sealed them in this small paper tube.
When you use it in the future, you don’t need to do anything else.
All you have to do is stuff the small paper tube into the barrel of the gun and poke it underneath.
This is indeed much more convenient and faster.
So this idea can really come true, and the shooting speed will be increased by at least three times!
My second uncle is really a genius!
Such a method can actually make him think of it!
Why didn't anyone think about this before?
"Second uncle, how about... why don't we hurry up and do these?"
When Li Jinglong thought about it, he felt that the idea that his uncle was his uncle was very reliable, and he couldn't wait to witness the miracle.
Mei Yin smiled and said: "Jinglong, don't worry, I haven't fed the pigs yet.
After feeding the pigs and finishing the meal, it's not too late to do this again.
I feel that my idea is likely to work. ”
While talking, he went out to feed the pigs.
Li Jinglong opened his mouth, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.
This... my second uncle really never forgets to feed the pigs.
Is it really more important to get this kind of gun to feed pigs?
However, when I think about my second uncle, the pigs he feeds are actually much bigger than the other pigs. They grow faster and bigger.
I suppressed these thoughts again.
My second uncle is just extraordinary.
Excellent people are indeed excellent in all aspects!
Even the pigs they feed are better than other people’s pigs.
The size of these pigs seems to be really worth it. My second uncle put a lot of thought into it and took it seriously.
Maybe in the future, my Ming Dynasty will be able to produce an extra type of pig with strong physique and good breed.
Resisting all the anxieties in his heart, Li Jinglong accompanied his second uncle to feed the pigs.
And then after dinner.
Immediately, Mei Yin and I couldn't wait to get paper bullets.
Mei Yin found gunpowder and bullets, and got a spoon to put gunpowder into the paper bullets.
This spoon is specially made.
A spoonful of gunpowder is enough for firing a gun.
It will be more convenient and precise to install it this way.
Of course, only how much gunpowder and how many projectiles are loaded into the flintlock gun at one time can the flintlock gun have the best effect.
Mei Yin doesn't know much about this either.
Now, he only knows a rough idea.
If you want to know this value accurately, you need to conduct various experiments in the future.
However, the amount of gunpowder he is using now is completely sufficient for normal firing.
Although it is not the best effect, it is not too bad.
He loaded these paper tubes with gunpowder first, and then loaded them with bullets.
Then proceed to seal it.
Install it as tightly as possible.
In this way, a paper bullet was quickly made.
After Li Jinglong saw how Mei Yin did it, he reached out to help.
After a while, a hundred rounds of bullets were produced.
After doing this, Li Jinglong couldn't wait to go to the place where he tested the gun yesterday with Mei Yin to verify it.
After arriving at the place, Mei Yin took out a bullet and loaded it into the flintlock gun.
In order to prevent the paper-cased bullet from tipping over, put the end with the projectile downwards.
Mei Yin specially made the two ends different, yes.
The gunpowder end is flat, and the projectile-loading end is smaller and pointed.
The overall shape is somewhat similar to later bullets.
After loading it, put the igniting powder on the back of the flintlock gun.
He raised his gun and aimed forward.
Under Li Jinglong's expectant gaze, Mei Yin pulled the trigger.
"Bang!"
As the trigger was pulled, a puff of smoke rose immediately.
It's a pity that it just raised some smoke.
There was no explosion as promised, and the gun had not yet been activated.
What's going on?
Li Jinglong was stunned, why was it different from what he thought?
The first shot... misfired?
This is wrong!
My second uncle's idea is indeed quite feasible.
And it seems that in this case, the gunpowder that started the fire was successfully ignited.
The gunpowder contained in the barrel and wrapped in the paper case was not ignited.
Mei Yin also looked a little surprised.
This shouldn't be the case!
The bullets of later generations developed from paper bullets.
There is no reason why future generations can achieve it, but now, I can’t use my own time.
He held the gun in his hand and waited for a while. He found that the gun had not moved yet, and that it had misfired.
Mei Yin poured out the bullets inside.
I found that the back of the paper bullet was also burned black.
But it was not ignited.
After watching it for a while, Mei Yin immediately understood what was going on.
This is because the paper of the paper shell bullet is a little too thick.
After the gunpowder used for igniting burns, it is not enough to burn through the papers, and there is no way to ignite the gunpowder in the paper-cased bullets.
So it was misfiring.
This... Do I have to make the paper thinner myself?
However, the one used is already thin enough and cannot be made any thinner.
No matter how thin it is, it will not be conducive to the transportation of bullets, and the bullets will easily be damaged during transportation.
This would be even worse.
After thinking for a moment, Mei Yin had already thought of a solution.
He found a small tree stick and poked it hard behind the bullet, breaking the paper and revealing some gunpowder.
Then he loaded the bullet into the flintlock gun...
Then refill the flintlock with gunpowder for ignition.
Then aim and pull the trigger.
As the trigger was pulled, there was a roar.
Amidst the rising smoke, the flintlock gun sprayed tongues of flame, and the projectiles shot out quickly!
When Li Jinglong saw this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, with infinite joy rising on his face.
Just say it!
The second uncle's idea seemed very reliable at first glance. How could it possibly fail?
It turns out that there are some small problems here!
Next, Mei Yin is here again, loading bullets.
Based on his last experience, before loading the bullet, Mei Yin would break the paper behind the bullet a little to expose the gunpowder.
However, it is not convenient to tear it with hands or poke it with a stick.
So he soon returned home and made a sharper breaker out of iron.
I got a belt and fixed it around my waist.
When loading bullets, I held the bullet with one hand and bumped it against my waist.
The paper under the bullet will be punctured, exposing the gunpowder.
When reloaded like this, the speed is much faster.
Load the bomb, add the ignition powder, aim, pull the trigger, and it’s all done in one go!
And after firing more than a dozen shots in succession, Mei Yin became more and more proficient in this process.
Correspondingly, the shooting speed will be faster.
After some experiments, it was basically confirmed that the matchlock gun could fire two shots, and the flintlock gun loaded with paper shell bullets could fire six shots!
This is because Mei Yin doesn't use guns very much now and is not proficient enough in his hands.
If his proficiency at hand improves, there is still room for improvement in his shooting speed.
Li Jinglong's eyes lit up.
He took the flintlock gun and bullets from Mei Yin's hand.
Following the example of his second uncle, he was full of praise for the flintlock gun after firing a few shots.
I feel that my second uncle is really a god!
How long does it take!
That’s why we came up with such a useful gun!
He has been able to determine that after such a gun is produced, it will inevitably greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of the Ming Dynasty's soldiers and horses in the future.
The matchlock gun will definitely be compared thoroughly!
My second uncle is really a genius! !
Mr. Liu Bowen is also a great talent!
To be able to give such a good inspiration to my second uncle and let him make such a good thing! !
……
In the Wuying Hall, Zhu Yuanzhang finished processing the memorial, then picked up the information from Shuangshui Village and read the information about Mei Yin.
After watching it for a while, a look of surprise and disbelief suddenly appeared on his face.
After looking at it so carefully and again.
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes moved away from the information and looked at the inkstone on the desk.
He was wondering whether the ink stone was better fried, steamed or stir-fried...
……
"Master Marquis, there is news! We have found an opportunity to attack Mei Yin!!"
At the Jiangyin Marquis Mansion, someone reported to Jiangyin Marquis Wu Liang with some excitement...
(End of chapter)