It turns out that everyone said that if the Ming Dynasty officials did not concentrate several times the power of the Zhao camp, they would not have a chance of winning. However, after the battle in Shandong, everyone said that even if they concentrate ten times the power, they could not defeat Xuzhou's force. Under the current situation, the Ming Dynasty could not draw too many troops at all.

The Ming army, which fought against Zhao's camp in Shandong, is said to be a standing army that guards the capital, with equipment and training exceeding ordinary army, and the generals led the team are also experienced professional officers. Even such troops are still vulnerable to Zhao Jin's armed forces. With Louis' personal experience, these so-called standing army are far inferior to Xuzhou's inferior force.

Louis didn't think anyone had exaggerated the Ming army. From the West to the East, the natives in every place always liked to exaggerate, exaggerate what they were unfamiliar with and did not know, and showed off or intimidate to outsiders. In Xuzhou, everyone Louis came into contact with was simple and never exaggerated or deceived.

If such an army is defeated and is so vulnerable, then Zhao Jin's ambition is very likely to be realized. Then he must seize this opportunity.

Louis knew that he wanted to make a fortune and become a decent person, and that was the best opportunity to achieve these things. If he wanted to make a lot of money and become a decent noble person, as long as he followed the person he assisted with brought a crown or crown, everything would be obtained.

In Europe, the royal family of every country can go back hundreds of years or be claimed to be back to the Roman era. The nobles below are the same, and there is no room for newcomers at all. Perhaps serving the Swedish king, it is a way to win medals on the battlefield with military achievements. That road is a life-and-death road. Louis did not feel that he had the luck to fight to the end, nor was he willing to risk this Fengxian County. Perhaps he could make enough wealth and go back to buy a title, but Louis, who was a noble child, was not willing to do so. He knew that such people would be looked down upon by hereditary nobles and would become fat in the eyes of some jackals.

But now there is a better opportunity in front of you. This opportunity is not that big risk, but you will make greater wealth and have a higher status. Why not do it

After thinking through this, Louis considered his situation in Zhaoziying again. He realized that he could not position himself as a craftsman. Xuzhou would recruit more and more excellent craftsmen. As a craftsman, his position would be limited in the future. Louis felt that he should work towards a manager. He could become Zhao Jin's consultant, help him manage the workshop, tell Zhao Jin what direction should he recruit, and even train the firearms troops and become the general of the firearms troops. No matter which one, he would have a bright future in the future.

Louis also calmly analyzed several possible opponents. He naturally did not dare to expect Zhao Jin's close friends, but in addition to removing these close friends and close confidants who had similar relationships, Louis was surprised to notice that he had a great opportunity. At least in the area he was good at, there was only one competitor, Zhao Jin's brother-in-law Xu Housheng, but this person had a greater future and had no competitive relationship with him.

Louis, who made up his mind, knew what he should do. He did not hide the contributions of Lao Mai and Yu Shan. Instead, he took the initiative to praise Zhao Jin, hoping to unknowingly give the other party the impression that I was the manager here.

Zhao Jin asked, Louis replied. Zhao Jin looked at Yushan, and the blacksmith Yushan replied: "Some methods are just a layer of paper, but if you don't break it, you don't know. The method of standing up to cast cannons was ridiculous at the time, but the young people thought it was ridiculous, but they didn't expect it to be really useful."

"This is the meaning of inviting them. Their skills are worse than you, but they know some methods you don't know." Zhao Jin commented and asked again: "How far can you go now?"

"The big stride is more than 420 steps," Yu Shan replied subconsciously, then lowered his head under Zhao Jin's gaze, and almost knelt down and apologized.

This is a habit that Zhao Jin has corrected many times. He must use precise measurement units, rather than this general number. In these two steps, the height difference is much different, and the gap between a few hundred steps is even greater. In some situations on the battlefield, the distance between this gap may cause life.

Louis smiled and continued: "The words of Master Jin are about five hundred square feet."

The so-called precise weights and measures were not available in the Ming Dynasty. There were more than a dozen statements on the size alone. The officials built rulers, measured rulers and tailored rulers. There were many other sizes, such as cloth rulers, wooden rulers, household rulers, etc. Then, because of the crude manufacturing process, the same type had a big difference. In order to set standards for Xuzhou, Zhao Jin once compared the rulers of the governments of one prefecture and four counties in Xuzhou, Pizhou and several counties in Guide Prefecture. The difference between the same rulers was more than an inch, which made people laugh and cry.

Finally, the size Zhao Jin chose was the middle value of the measuring scales everywhere. Based on impressions and comparisons, this measuring scale is probably the closest to the modern size.

At the end of the chapter: According to historical materials and cultural relics, create a ruler with a measure of 32 centimeters, measure a ruler with a measure of 32.7 centimeters, and cut a ruler with a 34 centimeters. Considering the inaccurate process, the measurement ruler is originally an intermediate value, so choose)

The size chosen by Zhao Jin was originally a common unit. After being used in the factory, it soon began to circulate throughout Xuzhou. Then Pizhou, Guide Prefecture, Suzhou and Qingjiangpu also began to be used, called "flat ruler", and some people called "Xuzhou ruler".

Xuzhou scales, Xuzhou Dou and Xuzhou slabs were soon passed through Jiangbei area in southern Zhili, and even Shandong and Henan were used in many places. Everyone could trust this accuracy, just like Zhao Jin keeping his word.

Outsiders believe it is one thing. Zhao Ziying casting is also very careful. Each set of production gear must be compared with the initial standard parts. Whenever there is any error, it must be remade. Each set has a label and registered at Yunshan Travel. These things must be stared at by Wang Zhaojing, Ruhui and Zhou Xuezhi. This staring is not a general statement, but when each set is produced, one of them must be personally inspected. Legend has it that there is an inner guard in the interior.

Xuzhou's markets, salt markets, and Qingjiang markets have Xuzhou measuring tools. This should be used for bulk transactions.

Of course, in addition to Xuzhou controlling the ground, other places still use old measuring instruments for the convenience of exploitation. However, as long as the government does not collect taxes, political and legal corvee, and measure land, it is not a small business for small households, but when wealthy and tyrants and powerful people trade with each other, they have already defaulted to use the Xuzhou weight and measure. Otherwise, it would be a ill-hearted intention, and at least it would be less honest.

When it comes to money and goods, no one will be ambiguous at all, but reversing the inherent concepts is not something that can be done in a year or two. Xu's factory has been using this set of things for a long time, but many people still can't turn around. They use it when they use it, but from time to time they will pass by it.

I don’t know my own blacksmith, but foreigners know how to use it, and it’s indeed a bit subtle.

"Five hundred square feet? That's more than three hundred," Zhao Jin muttered in a low voice. No one could hear the word "ri" behind it, and he didn't understand it even after hearing it.

After saying a word, Zhao Jin looked at the cannon. The cannon body was flush with the ground. The distance between the flat or direct fire was almost four times the range of the musket and five times the effective range of the bow and arrow. Zhao Jin nodded slowly and said, "Let me see how to adjust the shooting angle and range."

"Mr. Jin, it turns out that it is very easy to adjust the range of artillery on the battlefield on our side. It is just digging a hole behind the gun mount, or raising it in the front to lift the muzzle. Later, this method was summarized." Louis explained there.

He said this, but he gestured to Lao Mai and Yu Shan a few times. Several people started to work together, nailed a wooden wedge between the groove and frame of the fixed cannon, and lifted the muzzle, loaded the ammunition again, and fired the cannon.

After the cannons roared, the smoke and dust raised from the shells in the distance actually became a little farther away. Zhao Jin nodded and signaled to continue. Louis asked to arrange several helpers to come. Zhao Jin also agreed that the servants and assistant apprentices who were arranged to study here came over, hurriedly cleaning the barrel, wiping the cannon body, then nailed the wedge again, and fired the cannon again.

During this firing, Zhao Jin looked at the reaction of the guards beside him. His face was much normal, unlike the one who was so scared and changed color when he heard the sound of the cannon. It really needed to adapt.

As the wedge is nailed in and out, the range is constantly changing. After firing nine guns, the gun body has heated up and must rest for a while.

The servants who are studying here use large pieces of wet wipes to dip them in water and then wipe the cannon body. They can see a trace of white air coming out. This is a way to cool the cannon. There will not be too much time to cool the cannon on the battlefield. This is a necessary method and this is also the experience taught by foreigners.

When facing the official army of Baoding Town in Shandong, Zhaoziying also captured prisoners of the official artillery. According to the official artillery, such a situation would not be encountered on the battlefield. What about a cannon? Even if it is fired so many, it will not be so hot. Because these official artillery soldiers need to impart knowledge, they are treated well. These prisoners are honest and specially reminded Zhaoziying to work in the factory that they must be far away from the artillery when they are fired, so that they will not be injured.

No wonder I have never encountered the situation of cooling the cannon body. The official military cannons are insufficient to charge and the firing frequency is too low, so they will not appear at all, or they have already appeared, and then they don’t care at all, and then they will explode.
Chapter completed!