Chapter 239 Asking for help from Gongshu Tianyuan
It’s just unsatisfactory... It means generally satisfied. If you are an ordinary person, getting such a comment from the camp commander is actually not wrong.
But if the person receiving this evaluation is proud of his "sudden fire gun", he is reputed to be the number one firearms craftsman in Dayu.
It becomes derogatory.
Outright disparagement.
At this moment, the proud smile that appeared on the corner of Chen Gui's mouth froze instantly.
He turned to look at the tall and handsome Zhao Duan next to him, his face became visibly ugly and his goatee trembled.
"Sir... you think it's just unsatisfactory?"
Chen Huoshen stared at Zhao Duan, and the slight affection he had for this new boss disappeared in an instant.
He is extremely proud. At least in the field of firearms, he considers himself to be the leader in the world.
But at this moment, his most proud work was evaluated in a perfunctory manner by a young man who was several decades younger than him.
How can Chen Huoshen not be angry?
Of course, Lenovo deliberately suppressed the other party... As the clerk said, because he didn't go to greet him, he came to beat him?
But thinking about the power of the other party...
Chen Huoshen suppressed his anger and said with some annoyance: "My lord, my martial arts cultivation is incomparable to ordinary people. Naturally, I feel that this firearm is indescribable. However, among the people in the world, there are only a handful of people who are highly skilled in martial arts." , when large armies fight, most of the time they are ordinary soldiers..."
Zhao Duan stood with his hands behind his back, glanced at the angry old craftsman, smiled, and said: "I mean, for the army, this thing is only unsatisfactory."
Then, before Chen Gui could get angry, his next sentence was like a bucket of cold water: "When the two armies are fighting, they focus on the effectiveness of killing the enemy, just as the iron bow is many times more powerful than the wooden bow. , the army is not without soldiers with amazing physical strength.
But when he really goes into battle, even the young master Zhenguo will not use the powerful iron bow, but will only use the worse yellow pear wood bow.
Because the former is too laborious and heavy to carry, and its ability to shoot one arrow is enough to shoot two arrows from an ordinary light wooden bow..."
He stretched out his hand with emotion, patted the "gun barrel" next to him that was filled with smoke and residual heat, and made a banging sound: "This thing, based on what I just observed, it takes a lot of time to load gunpowder. , far beyond ordinary bows and arrows. This alone determines that this thing is flashy.”
These words were an understatement, but they were like a heavy punch that hit Chen Huoshen's heart.
The chief of the Firearms Bureau was unable to refute for a moment.
Yes!
This is indeed the biggest shortcoming of the burst gun. It is too troublesome to load!
"...What Zhao Qianshi said is indeed a shortcoming. However, any change of weapons cannot be achieved in one step and needs to be improved gradually...
This sudden musket was born not long ago, so it is still a little complicated. If you give me some more time, it will definitely..."
Chen Gui explained with a straight face.
Zhao Duan interrupted him: "Six hundred years."
Chen Gui was stunned.
I saw Zhao Duan stroking the muzzle of the gun, turning to look at him calmly, with complicated eyes: "When I came, I looked through the information. The first time firearms were used in the military was Emperor Taizu six hundred years ago. Period, however, the usage at that time was extremely crude and unfit for practical use.
At that time, many people must have thought that given time, it would be of great use... But six hundred years later, the main body of the battle formation is still the rifles and shields of the infantry and the swords and horses of the cavalry...
Mr. Chen, do you think it will take hundreds of years for your sudden musket to be useful? "
Chen Huoshen was choked and speechless.
Zhao Duan didn't mean to quarrel with him. He held up the warm copper pipe with both hands, rubbed it, and suddenly said: "Musket... such a thick pipe can't be called a cannon. Mr. Chen, You should have some follow-up ideas for it, right?”
Chen Huoshen was silent for a moment, gritted his teeth, and simply gave up, saying:
"There are indeed some ideas. In my opinion, this musket is just a prototype. In the future, firearms should go in two directions.
One is extremely large, which is much larger than this. It can shoot iron bullets or large guns farther at a time, and can blast open city gates.
One is extremely small, as small as a gentleman's sword on a scholar's waist. Each soldier has one hand and shoots smaller iron bullets, which can kill the enemy from a hundred meters away..."
As he talked about his idea, the eyes of this old craftsman were shining.
It was as if he had forgotten the identity of the listener beside him.
Hou Renmeng and Qian Kerou couldn't help being brought in.
I thought that if it could be done, then the battle formation would really have to be rewritten.
Zhao Duan was slightly surprised.
The direction judged by the other party is indeed correct.
Sure enough, real industry leaders are accurate in their judgments about the future.
"Then why only make this prototype? What are the difficulties that hinder your idea?" Zhao Duan asked seemingly casually.
Chen Huoshen suddenly fell back from his longing to reality.
This great craftsman in his fifties shook his head, showing a dejected look:
"There are too many, not to mention, there are still some problems in the smelting process. Regarding these two ideas alone, although I am sure that is the direction, I have no clue about many details and how to do it..."
As he spoke, he suddenly laughed at himself:
"Perhaps what you said is right. When will we be able to improve to the point where we can be stronger than bows and arrows in battle, I can't say for sure. Maybe one day I will have an epiphany." , It will only take a few years, maybe... I may not be able to see that day until I die. "
Zhao Duan pondered for a moment and asked:
"Then based on your knowledge, how can we accelerate its evolution?"
Unconsciously, the atmosphere became weird.
It seems that we are not observing, but discussing.
Chen Huoshen was put into the rhythm, thought for a while, and said: "The most possible and fastest way that I can think of is to seek help from a warlock."
"Warlock?"
"That's right, I heard that among the gods in the sky, there is one named 'Craft God'. The magician who cultivates the Craftsman God can master various creative abilities, understand the principles of heaven and earth, and create wonderful things that are far beyond common sense. ”
Chen Huoshen was a little hopeful: "Unfortunately, I don't know much about those Xuanmen masters. I also tried to inquire in many ways and learned that the most powerful craftsman and magician in the capital seems to be named Gongshu Tianyuan. A disciple of Master Zhang..."
Zhao Duan's expression became strange:
"Do you think Gongshu Tianyuan can help you? In that case, why not ask the court to help you?"
Chen Huoshen took a breath and said bitterly: "I have tried it, how come I haven't tried it? But when the news was delivered to the Tianshi Mansion, there was no movement. After that, the general above brought back a reply, saying that it was someone else. The disciples of the Heavenly Master are studying magical weapons, which are different from ordinary gunpowder and cannot do anything...
The lower official thought about it, it may not be because he is powerless, but more because he doesn't want to waste energy on this matter...
After all, he was a disciple of Zhang Tianshi. What kind of immortal figure he was? Not to mention lowering the rank, even if Privy Privy Xue went to invite him, they would still not give him any face. "
The Tianshi Mansion has an extraordinary status. The so-called court officials are really useless.
If people don't give you face, you won't, and there's nothing you can do about it.
No...that little fat guy Gongshu Tianyuan may be really "powerless" because the ideas he created are too weird...
I don’t understand the design at all... I’m afraid the guns I created will also be weird things from the “mysterious side”...
Unless... someone gives him the drawings and explains the general idea, then this descendant of the God of Craftsman can implement it with his extraordinary talent.
Thinking of this, Zhao Duan felt moved and had an idea.
"Bang."
He casually threw the heavy bronze pipe on the ground, which made Chen Gui feel distressed.
——Although he is a tough guy, I don’t know why he is distressed.
"Yes, I've almost seen it. Mr. Chen, how about going out with me?"
Zhao Duan clapped his hands and said.
Chen Huoshen suddenly came back to his senses, his eyes alert: "What do you mean, sir?"
Zhao Duan smiled and patted his bony shoulder and said:
"You'll know when the time comes."
…
…
Chen Gui, who was in the sixth rank, could not resist the order of commanding Qianshi.
Feeling uneasy, the four of them, Zhao Duan and his party, left the firearms bureau on horseback and went straight into the south city gate.
Along the streets of the city, twisting and turning, we finally stopped outside the towering Tianshi Mansion.
"Sir, what are you..."
Chen Huoshen was shocked as he rode on his horse.
Zhao Duan said with a smile: "Didn't you say that Gongshu Tianyuan might be able to help? Since I have joined the Shenji Camp as an errand, I naturally want to work for the Shenji Camp, so I will help you."
Chen Huoshen was startled, but he was not overjoyed. Instead, he waved his hand and said: "Your Excellency's good intentions are appreciated by me. But disciples of the Heavenly Master are not easy to see... Prior to the visit of Privy Councilor Xue, no one was there. become……"
Naturally, he felt that Zhao Duan was too arrogant.
He thought he was powerful, but the Tianshi Mansion did not recognize any "big officials" from the imperial court.
"Mr. Chen, you'll be in peace now that you're here. If my master says to help you, he will naturally help you."
Behind him, Qian Kerou got off his horse and said with a smile.
Hou Renmeng also dismounted and said coolly: "My Lord is familiar with the Jin Jian Priest who is also a disciple of the Heavenly Master."
They only thought that Zhao Duan wanted to borrow Jin Jian's connections.
Chen Huoshen still didn't believe it.
He dismounted uneasily and just sighed, thinking about how to save Zhao Duan's respect later.
At this time, Zhao Duan had already stepped forward.
After whispering a few words to the priest guarding the door, the latter hurried in.
Not long after, a short and fat figure trotted out of the Tianshi Mansion.
This man was wearing a dirty priest's robe embroidered with gold thread, and he was carrying a bamboo tube behind his back.
On the round and fat face, the small eyes were as wide as soybeans, and he ran out with a big smile and said:
"Your Majesty! Why didn't you ask someone to inform you earlier that you were here? I could pack up and pick you up! Wait, wait..."
As he said that, the fat and thin man handed him a "handshake gift" out of habit.
Zhao Duan smiled reservedly.
After a brief exchange of greetings, he called the three people waiting behind him to come over and explained:
"Gongshu Shen..."
"Hey, your Majesty, just call me Tianyuan, or call me brother. Don't want to see me outside." Gongshu Tianyuan said displeased.
"...Heh, that's good. Brother Gongshu, this is Chen Gui from the Shenji Camp Firearms Bureau. I brought him here because I have something to ask for."
"Easy to say, easy to say!"
Gongshu Tianyuan slapped his chest loudly:
"I am worried about how to repay the envoy. Come in quickly and sit down with me."
beside.
Chen Huoshen was completely stunned.
He swallowed slowly and asked the two people beside him for confirmation in a low voice:
"This one is really..."
Although the second general of Lihuatang was also surprised, he was used to it and was fine. He nodded immediately:
"Of course it's Gongshu Tianyuan."
Chen Huoshen felt dizzy and pinched his thigh with his right hand.
pain!
It’s not a dream!
But... why is this happening?
Why did a disciple of the Heavenly Master, who didn't even give the slightest face to Privy Council Xue, become brothers with Zhao Qian?
Not to mention aloof, even a little subtle...
Flattery?
Chen Huoshen was in a daze, feeling that the entire Shenji camp might have thought something wrong.
(End of chapter)