The weapon tycoon who traveled to Daqin

Gun recoil is now eliminated hydraulically.In the current situation, it is obviously impossible.Sealing can't meet that requirement.As long as Shangwen will do it like this.Shangwen tried to add rifling to the artillery, or improve the shape of the shell.Naofumi started talking with the caster about the shape of the cannonball.After the foundry master heard it.Let Shang Wen make a model to see.Naofumi used a wooden stick to draw the streamlined shape of a modern artillery shell on the ground.The caliber should be slightly smaller than the caliber of the artillery, but not too much worse. This is mainly to maintain a certain degree of airtightness of the artillery.It is also more convenient to install.The foundry master expressed his understanding.You can try it.Shangwen nodded.

Shang Wen was preparing to improve the casting process.Sensing someone behind him, he turned his head and saw that it was Zhao Gao.

"Mr. Qin, I finally found you. Let's go. King Qin is in a hurry to summon you." Zhao Gao said anxiously.

Before Shang Wen asked Zhao Gao what to do, Zhao Gao finished speaking in one breath.

"Oh, that's fine. Wait for me, and I'll explain things again. I'll be right there." Shang Wen left after speaking.Shang Wen found the caster and asked him, "Can you use iron molds for casting. In this way, the mold does not need to be destroyed when the casting is completed. When pouring, just smear the clay on the inside of the iron mold. It’s gone.” Shang Wen originally wanted to say coal ash, but thought that the foundry had never seen coal, so he changed his words to something else.

The foundry master nodded, Zhao Gao was in a hurry.Shang Wen had no choice but to follow Zhao Gao.

Waited for the carriage.Zhao Gao drove away at a gallop.It was only then that Shangwen noticed that his clothes were already dirty and out of shape.It is disrespectful to see King Qin like this.I want to tell Zhao Gao.But it seems that something is very anxious.Shangwen had no choice but to keep silent.I believe King Qin will not blame him.

Wait until Qin Palace.Shang Wen followed Zhao Gao to a palace.As soon as Shangwen entered the palace, he saw three people.They are all civil servants.Qin Wang sat aside as if discussing something.

"My lord." Shang Wen saluted.

"Sir, why are you dressed like this?" King Qin obviously noticed Shang Wen's clothes.

"Get up, sir." Qin Wang realized that Shang Wen was still saluting, which is not good.

Let's get up.Said: "The minister is casting guns and cannons."

"Oh. So, I, Da Qin, have a new type of weapon again." King Qin said happily.

"Yes, in the process..." Shangwen was going to talk about the specific situation in detail.King Qin asked before Shang Wen could speak.

"Have you ever brought it, sir?" King Qin asked.

"This, not yet. An improved model is being cast. However, Her Royal Highness has already seen it." Shang Wen said.

"Oh. Sir, sit down and talk first." King Qin waved his hand.

"Thank you sir." Shang Wen sat down.Look at three people.Wei Liao had an expression of wanting to find out.Feng Quji did the same, but he was more surprised.Li Si was like an old monk in meditation, sitting with a blank expression on his face.

"Sir, tell me first," King Qin said.

"There are two types of firearms, smooth-bore guns and smooth-bore cannons. The range of a smooth-bore gun is not as good as that of a bow and arrow. But its power lies in its power. At a distance of forty steps, it can penetrate all armor. The power of artillery is about five hundred steps. It is more powerful than far She's bow and crossbow are bigger. The time to reload them is about the same for the time being. But it's more powerful. I have already ordered people to improve the guns and cannons. I guess it won't be long before you can see the real thing." Shang Wen said.

"En." King Qin nodded.

"Sir, take a look at this first." Qin Wang said and handed Shang Wen a memorial.Shangwen took it with both hands and opened it to have a look.From the few words I can recognize, I probably understand it.This is when the Six Kingdoms heard that the Qin army went north to fight.Send envoys to congratulate.But in the memorial, the word military commander appeared repeatedly.Shang Wen didn't understand what this meant.For a moment, Shang Wen didn't understand the mystery of this.In short, this matter is not simple.

106 Just watch it if you want

Shangwen couldn't see anything from the few words.So, after reading it, I shook my head, indicating that I didn't understand.King Qin shook his head when he saw Shang Wen, thinking that he had no idea either.So I didn't ask.

"The reason why the Six Kingdoms came here this time is to attack me, Daqin Firearms. Do you have any ideas for Aiqing?" King Qin asked.

"I believe that at present, our Great Qin should strictly guard the secrets of firearms. Speed ​​up the pace and end the war in the north. For the control of the northern grasslands, we should set up counties." Li Si said.

King Qin nodded.

"I think so too. My army is now staying in the northern grassland. It's already autumn. The army should prepare for the winter. The northern grassland is colder than Guanzhong. We should make preparations earlier." Wei Liao said.

"All the tribes of the Huns have been wiped out. The tribes of the Hu people have also begun to mop up. The nomadic tribes in the north have lost their foundation for survival. Our army can withdraw. But where to withdraw should be debatable." Feng Quji said .

Then Shangwen said.From the words of these guys, Shang Wen finally heard a bit of wind, that is, whether the secret of firearms should continue to be kept a secret.Shangwen thinks it is unnecessary on this point.Sooner or later the war will start.It's just a matter of time.Regarding the unification war that is about to start, Shangwen believes that it is better to stop.After all, Qin's unification war targeted the army.rather than a country as a whole.And the country as a whole includes many things.For example, people.If these things are not resolved.It is estimated that it will be difficult to manage if it is defeated.In this regard, Shang Wencai decided to start the relatively unethical strategy of arms trade.

and.Qin State wants to start industrialization.The scale of the war must be controlled.If there is a large-scale dispatch of troops at once.Consumed manpower and material resources.is not possible.Shang Wen is opposed to this.

Everyone is looking at Shangwen.Shang Wen was thinking about his own affairs with his head down.

"Mr. Qin, tell me what you think." Li Si said.

Shangwen heard Li Si ask.Decided to speak out the thoughts in his heart straight to the point.

"Okay then, let me tell you my opinion." Shang Wen said to Li Si.

"I believe that the secret of this firearm does not need to be kept very strict." Shang Wen first threw out an astonishing conclusion.Qin Wang still knew Shang Wen's thoughts in his heart.But what exactly do you think.King Qin didn't know.

Li Si and Feng Quji think so.This guy is crazy.What is this place.How dare you speak insanely here.

Wei Liao was a little weird.I don't know what this sentence means.What is the purpose.

"The secret of this firearm is to keep it secret. It is impossible to keep it. Our army once displayed it in Li Mu's border army. Moreover, it was often used in the battle against the Xiongnu and the Hu people. It is impossible for the six eastern countries to know. It’s better to be open and honest than to spend a lot of time trying to cover up. Tell the six eastern countries directly. I, Daqin, have powerful firearms. Make them feel scared. Frightened. Beware of the appearance of my Daqin army at all times.” Shang Wen first gave some reasons .

"En. This point, Mr. Qin, is very reasonable." King Qin said with some sudden realization.

"One more thing. What needs to be kept a secret is the production method of these firearms. Especially the formula of gunpowder. These things must not be lost to the six eastern countries. Regarding this, Daqin should treat those people in the arsenal well. Instead of just blindly Control them with strict laws. What we have to do is to suppress them one by one. From this, let these people feel the benefits of working in the arsenal. In terms of the process, the division of labor should be clear. Don't let them know every process. Every step. This It's my Daqin's next move." Shang Wen said.

"En. For this, I decided to do my best to support this arsenal. For this reason, I decided to save [-] gold from the Qin Palace to support the operation of the arsenal." King Qin said in one breath.

"Thank you, my lord." Shang Wen bowed happily.With this forty thousand gold.Now all problems can be solved.But Shang Wen didn't notice why King Qin suddenly changed his attitude.

"Get up and talk." King Qin said.

"Your Majesty, this is only one. The second." Shang Wen said.

"Oh. Anything else?" King Qin asked.

"Yes, I think. This firearm should be displayed generously. It should completely frighten the envoys of the six countries. Let them be surprised by the power of my Daqin firearm." Shang Wen paused.

"As for firearms, I have one more thing to mention. This formulation is a bit bold. It is a bit risky. It looks like poison. However, it is an indispensable part of the unified pace." Shang Wen first planted a major foreshadowing.Attract King Qin's main force.

"Oh. Tell me more about it." King Qin listened carefully to Shang Wen's opinion.

"This time the six countries are here. To put it bluntly, they came to see my Daqin's firearms. I, Daqin, showed them openly, but it was not in vain. Let them buy it. Spend a lot of money to buy it." Shang Wen Finally, he spoke out the arms trade plan that he had planned for a long time.

After hearing this, everyone gasped.Spend a lot of money to buy.It is still Daqin's firearm.This is basically collaborating with the enemy.King Qin frowned.Do your best to restrain the dissatisfaction in your heart.What does Mr. Qin mean by this.Why do we still have to mention the arms trade.

Shangwen looked at the attitudes of the people around him.You know, it's impossible for them to accept this idea for a while.But Shang Wen still wants to say.Not only to say, but also to say the benefits of this arms trade.

"Your Majesty, this plan of yours is similar to that of Mr. Wei Liao. Mr. Wei Liao paid a lot of money to make friends with powerful officials from all over the world to achieve the effect of chaotic government. But this plan of my minister is to completely destroy the six eastern countries. , It is a great thing to completely take away the soldiers, food and grass, and a large amount of wealth of the six countries." Shang Wen said in one breath.

"Oh. Tell me quickly." Qin Wang heard that Shang Wen's strategy was the same as Wei Liao's strategy to make friends with powerful officials.All of a sudden I became interested.Release the dissatisfaction in your heart at once.

"It can be said that the six countries today have good generals but no good ministers. Such a situation will inevitably lead to a gloomy political situation in the six countries, making it impossible to make correct decisions. Mr. Wei Liao's strategy only boosted this situation. And The minister's plan is to use this darkness to completely drain the remaining power of the Six Kingdoms. If I, the Great Qin, come out, I will definitely collide with these remaining forces. My Great Qin will meet the hard power with hard force. Naturally, what is consumed is the overall strength of our Great Qin. In this way, after the destruction of the six kingdoms, our Great Qin’s own strength has been exhausted, and it is difficult for our Great Qin to control the situation after the war. It will not last long. Be careful. The forces of the Six Kingdoms counterattacked, and I, Daqin, will still be driven back to Hangu Pass." Shang Wen expressed a bold conjecture.This conjecture, the few people who sit down can clearly understand the Tao.

107 The Necessity of the Arms Trade

Qin Wang and several people present also believed that such a conjecture was possible.This kind of possibility is very big, the military strength of the six countries is what Qin Jun went out to sweep away.Directly destroy the six countries through military means.But as for the situation after the sweep.You all don't have a clear understanding.

After listening to Shangwen's words, everyone silently weighed the weight of this sentence in their hearts.Especially Li Si.Li Si began to feel jealous of Shang Wen's opinion.Wei Liao thought about it carefully and speculated about various results.Feng Quji was suddenly stunned.The good situation in Qin State suddenly turned bad.King Qin calmed down.

"The strength of the six countries lies in population and land. The two complement each other. Population provides soldiers. Land provides food and grass. Population is the source of strength. Land is the foundation of strength. The arms trade, the two, must be before our Great Qin sweeps the Six Kingdoms , completely destroy them. Population depends on people's hearts. Land depends on a stable situation to have food. My Daqin is to rely on the arms trade to provoke wars among the six countries. Let them continue to conquer each other and consume the only soldiers. After the soldiers are exhausted, other people must be transferred to fill them up. In this way, the land cannot be cultivated in time, and the foundation will naturally collapse. As long as the war continues, the strength of the six countries will inevitably be lost quickly." Shang Wen pointed out the key point.

"However, how can we ensure that the war between the six countries will continue." Wei Liao asked impatiently.