Zongwu: Give you a chance and get a 10,000 times critical hit return!

The shooting range outside the institute.

Zhao Wuxian was holding a newly developed matchlock rifle.

Zhao Wuxian came up with the idea, Shen Kuo designed it, and Gongsun Po supervised its production. The first matchlock rifle of the Song Dynasty was born.

The last time Zhao Wuxian came, the gun was already half finished.

The matchlock gun relies on a burning match to ignite gunpowder, hence the name matchlock gun.

It is a milestone in the history of firearms development and is the direct prototype of the modern rifle.

The emergence of the matchlock also changed the form of warfare.

With the development of the matchlock gun.

Human warfare has entered the era of hot weapons from the era of cold weapons.

The matchlock spear in Zhao Wuxian's hand was three feet long.

It is straight on the outside and has a tube on the inside, and is made of metal.

The inside is open and the bottom is closed.

There is a curved pole on one side, which is the way to let in fire.

Shooting a matchlock gun is complicated and requires a series of preparations, which is also one of the disadvantages of the matchlock gun.

Only when combined with three-stage shooting or volley shooting can it have sufficient deterrent power on the battlefield.

But for Zhao Wuxian, successfully developing the matchlock gun was only the first step.

His target was the more "advanced" flintlock rifle.

The matchlock gun is only a temporary transition, used to train the new army, to get new soldiers accustomed to firearms, and to cultivate gunners.

boom!

After one shot, in the smoke of gunpowder, a hole was made in the chest of the wooden man wearing leather armor at a distance of thirty steps.

"My Lord, what do you think?"

Shen Kuo, Gongsun Po and others gathered at the back, looking at Zhao Wuxian nervously.

This is the institute’s first project, so they are naturally interested in it.

"Yeah! Not bad!"

Zhao Wuxian put down his musket, saw the broken armor, and nodded slightly.

Ordinary armor is extremely difficult to resist penetration by firearms.

This is one of the advantages of the musket over the bow and arrow.

However, the emergence and improvement of the matchlock gun did not completely drive the bow and arrow out of the battlefield.

Early firearms, including flintlock rifles, may have been inferior to bows and arrows in some aspects when not used in conjunction with tactics.

The only advantage of a musket is that it is cheap.

Both guns and ammunition as well as the training of musketeers are very "cheap".

However, the training of an archer is a long process.

But the matchlock is still a gun. It is cumbersome to load, is restricted by weather, and cannot be fired. It is not as versatile as the bow and arrow.

Therefore, the appearance of a certain equipment does not mean that other equipment with the same effect can be kicked out of the battlefield immediately.

This is a process of technological innovation, which is gradual.

Zhao Wuxian knew it very well.

In war, it is a historical inevitability that firearms replace cold weapons.

The essential.

Someone needs to drive its development.

Zhao Wuxian always believed.

Martial arts and technology are not contradictory.

The two are similar in nature and have the same goal, which is that they are both ways for humans to explore and understand nature and the world.

In the Kyushu world, the cold winter is approaching and martial arts are declining. However, if we can develop a technological route, there may be a day for revival in the future.

Or rather.

This is the "spark" that Zhao Wuxian left for Jiuzhou, as well as an experiment.

Zhao Wuxian finished the test and was quite satisfied.

He nodded to Shen Kuo, Gongsun Po and other researchers and said, "Your research was successful!"

"call!"

Shen Kuo breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly cupped his hands, saying, "Our success is all thanks to the prince, it's all thanks to the prince's blessing!"

Gongsun Po and the others were stunned for a moment, then quickly followed suit, giving the credit to Zhao Wuxian.

"Ha ha!"

Zhao WuXian laughed out loud and said, "I just came up with an idea, how dare I take credit for it? It's all your credit!"

Shen Kuo said: "Alas, if the prince had not gathered us together, how could this gun come from? The prince is the one who made the greatest contribution!"

When Gongsun Po heard this, he couldn't help but glance at Shen Kuo.

Good guy!

You, Shen Kuo with thick eyebrows and big eyes, are really good at flattering people!

When Gongsun Po went to Mengxi to invite people, Shen Kuo was unwilling to come, so it was Shen Huchan who chopped open the door of Shen's mansion with a knife.

In just a few months, Shen Kuo's attitude changed drastically, and he became so servile and fawning in front of Zhao Wuxian.

Zhao WuXian shook his head and smiled.

Shen Kuo had talent, otherwise he would not have been able to write such a great work as "Mengxi Bitan".

It's just that he is a bit snobbish.

This is how it is when you are an official.

Even if he was demoted, now that he is old, it is difficult to change his nature.

Ok?

By the way, "Dream Pool Essays"!

I wonder if Shen Kuo has finished editing it!

This great book made Zhao Wuxian salivate.

Only then did he send someone to "invite" Shen Kuo.

Ask him about it later.

Zhao Wuxian thought to himself.

He looked at the researchers and said, "You have made great contributions to the research, and I will not hesitate to reward you according to your merits!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Everyone was overjoyed.

As everyone knows, Prince Jing's rewards have always been generous.

Zhao WuXian changed the subject and said, “But this matchlock gun is not unique to the Song Dynasty. The Ming and Qing armies have already equipped it!”

"If the Song Dynasty wants to pacify the four barbarians, it needs more advanced firearms. You have a long way to go!"

The development of firearms actually affects the rise and fall of the Song Dynasty?

Researchers such as Shen Kuo suddenly felt a sense of responsibility.

Zhao Wuxian added: “This first matchlock rifle will be named [Song Xing Type 1] and given to the research institute as a souvenir!”

“All personnel involved in the research of this type of matchlock gun can have their names engraved on it!”

Engrave your name?

Everyone was excited.

Life in this world is nothing more than fame and wealth.

It is an honor to be remembered through the ages.

It is also the first product of the institute, which is of great significance.

Shen Kuo wiped his sleeves, walked forward solemnly, and took the musket with both hands.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Long live the prince!"

Zhao Wuxian smiled faintly. He sent the gun out for another purpose.

[Ding! You gave Shen Kuo a matchlock gun! ]

[You trigger a 5,000-fold critical hit return! ]

[You get five thousand matchlock guns! ]

Zhao WuXian smiled.

Not bad!

One matchlock rifle turned into five thousand!

Moreover, as a test gun, its workmanship and materials are all top-notch, much better than the mass-produced version.

and so.

All of a sudden, Zhao Wuxian had five thousand fine matchlock rifles, and could organize a musket team of three thousand people.

The extra two thousand guns would naturally be used as logistical reserves to replace damaged guns.

Of course.