I am the prince of the Ming Dynasty, I don't give up

Chapter 525 Mobilization
"The General Logistics Department usually has a reserve of 10,000 rifles and lances to make up for the losses in the Guards' routine training. Among them, 50,000 Zhengde Type 16 rifles will be distributed to a dozen garrisons in the southwest for replacement. More than 100 red cannons are also prepared for them. Some indigenous people in the southwest can build very sturdy bunkers, and the garrisons in the southwest need means of attacking strongholds," Wu Liangshan explained.

Zhu Houxuan quickly found this matter in his memory. This matter was approved by him. The pressure of opening up the garrisons in the southwest was relatively high, and there were often low-intensity wars. Therefore, Zhu Houxuan approved the most advanced firearms for the garrisons in the southwest of the Ming Dynasty, so that they could better open up the southwest.
"This batch of weapons would have been sent out some time later in the evening," Wu Liangshan continued.

"What is the current production speed of weapons in military factories?" Zhu Houxuan asked.

"There have been no exhibitions recently, and the military factory's production capacity has remained at the lowest level. We can produce 20 rifles a day. If we work at full capacity, we can produce 200 rifles a day. If we have enough manpower working in three shifts, we can produce rifles a day." Wu Liangshan said.

Zhu Houxuan nodded and said, "I will give you enough manpower. You can go to various factories to pick people. Starting tomorrow, you must increase the production capacity to the highest level for me."

"Your Highness, please rest assured. With your words, the production capacity can definitely be maximized!" Wu Liangshan said, patting his chest.

"Don't forget that we still have that batch of spare parts in reserve!" Zhu Houxuan looked at Wu Liangshan meaningfully and reminded him, "I order you to turn that batch of spare parts into weapons at all costs within half a month."

"Reserve spare parts?" Wu Liangshan seemed to have thought of something, and said with a start: "Yes, sir! I will complete the task!"

The so-called reserve parts were a batch of weapon parts that Zhu Houxuan had secretly produced in military factories as a precautionary measure for emergencies. Because the weapons made from them would be too conspicuous, they were stored in the form of parts. Among them, there were as many as 100,000 gun barrels, which took the most time to produce. This batch of parts could make enough weapons to equip an army of 100,000.

In fact, deep down in Zhu Houxuan's heart, he hoped that he would never use this part of the reserve parts, but the current situation forced him to use this batch of parts.
"All departments must fully cooperate with the General Logistics Department in production. Provide them with people and materials! Do you understand?" Zhu Houxuan said as he glanced at the people attending the meeting.

"Understood!" everyone said quickly.

"There are only more than a hundred cannons, which is still not enough." Zhu Houxuan pondered for a moment and continued.

The production cycle of artillery is relatively long and cannot be produced in a short time.
"Let the artillery factory focus on production first," said Zhu Houxuan.

"Actually, it's not that there's no solution with artillery." Wu Liangshan suddenly said.

"Oh? What's the solution?" Zhu Houxuan asked. "We can dismantle more than a hundred guns from the navy warships," Wu Liangshan said in a low voice.

"Good idea! Let's do it!" Zhu Houxuan praised.

In theory, the newly established navy was under the direct command of Zhu Houzhao. Zhu Houxun did not have the ability to manage and mobilize the navy's warships, but the sailors on the warships were also considered technical soldiers, so the soldiers of the newly established navy basically came from the Royal Group, and were the children of the Royal Group's employees. In addition, the daily maintenance of the warships also depended on the Royal Group, so the Royal Group had a profound influence on the new navy. It should be no problem to get the ships into the dock and dismantle some cannons.

Zhu Houxuan then inquired about the storage of various materials in the Tangshan Industrial Zone.
The ministers naturally answered one by one.

After mastering all the information, Zhu Houxuan stood up, looked around at the people attending the meeting and said, "Now, I declare that the Royal Group has entered the highest level of mobilization! All Royal Group employees have ended their vacations and reported to their respective departments and units. The security departments of each unit have begun to mobilize and organize workers for military training. The General Logistics Department will distribute the weapons and ammunition in stock to the security departments of each unit tomorrow!"

"Yes, sir!" Everyone stood up.

"Your Highness! Is a fight really going to break out?" a minister asked in horror.

"I don't want to fight more than anyone else, but we must be prepared for a fight. We must be prepared to defend our homes, defend Tangshan, and defend the Royal Group!" Zhu Houxuan said firmly.

"The Royal Group is the home of all of us. It is the result of all of our efforts. Can we let the Royal Group become ruins in the war?" Zhu Houxuan suddenly asked, raising his voice.

"No!" Everyone shouted loudly. Everyone's morale was boosted by Zhu Houxuan's words.
"Get moving! Follow the orders!" said Zhu Houxuan.

"Yes!" Everyone shouted, and then left to carry out the order.
Tonight, the entire Tangshan Industrial Zone is sleepless
Zhu Houxuan only slept for two hours that night
On the evening of the next day, news came from the train that it had been attacked by a bomb when it reached Shanhaiguan. However, due to weather conditions and unprofessional ignition methods, the black powder bomb buried under the rails was detonated prematurely, causing the train to derail. Many people on the train were injured, but no one died. The guards on the train also exchanged fire with the ambushers, but the intensity was not high, and the ambushers quickly withdrew.
After hearing this news, Zhu Houxuan's face became even gloomier. The only unit nearby that could mobilize so much black powder was the Imperial Guards. The Imperial Guards were indeed involved in this matter, and he now had no means to control the Imperial Guards. The situation was getting worse and worse.
Zhu Houxuan sighed deeply and looked towards the direction of the capital.
Tangshan is only 400 miles away from Beijing, and can be reached in one day by train. However, the closer he got to Beijing, the slower he walked. He was not as anxious as he was in Dalian.
Because he has completely lost control of the situation in the capital, and he still hasn't figured out who the enemies are and who they are.
So he needs more intelligence to analyze the situation and make a judgment.
So he stayed in Tangshan for a day without moving.
Just when he was hesitating, Chen Hong unexpectedly brought Zhu Houxuan's family to Tangshan, accompanied by many Nangong staff.
Chen Hong also breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Zhu Houxuan. He finally found his backbone. He also brought Zhu Houxuan more news from the capital.
"Your Highness, Prince Heng has come to Beijing! He brought his two sons with him!" This was the first sentence Chen Hong said to Zhu Houxuan.

Zhu Houxuan's heart sank.
Zhu Youji, Prince of Heng, was the seventh son of Emperor Xianzong Zhu Jianshen. His fiefdom was in Qingzhou, Shandong, only 800 miles away from the capital. He was the prince closest to the capital among all the sons of Emperor Xianzong.
(End of this chapter)