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Chapter 421 Preparation

After returning home and having lunch with his family quietly, Jiang Lang did not talk about this matter with Zi Ling and the other three. After all, if he wants to go on a mission to Gao Qiang, it depends on what Emperor Jingtai means.

After the morning court the next day, Emperor Jingtai suddenly summoned him. Jiang Lang felt that the imperial study room had discovered that Yu Qian was also here. He immediately knew that it was Yu Qian who told Emperor Jingtai to be an envoy, so he waited respectfully for Emperor Jingtai to speak.

Sure enough, Emperor Jingtai pondered for a moment, looked at Yu Qian again, and then said, "Yu Aiqing told me, so I agree that you will be on a mission to a strong man, but you must bring enough troops to prevent accidents!"

Jiang Lang nodded and said, "Yes, please follow the sages!"

Emperor Jingtai was still a little worried and said, "Also, I will send someone to Gaoqiang immediately. As you said, this time you are on behalf of the Ming Dynasty, Gaoqiang may attack this time, but this is obviously still respectful to you and ensure your safety. So this time you must choose the best people you bring, and you will also bring the produced rifle. Do you see if you teach you how to use it these days?"

Jiang Lang thought about it, this was also a solution. At least the rifle was much more powerful, so he immediately thanked: "Thank you, the emperor!"

"Okay, OK!"

Emperor Jingtai waved his hand and said, "You are delaying too. It's still early, so you can go to the military battle yourself and transfer a batch of guns. Now there is not much time, so you have to hurry up!"

The Emperor Jingtai said this, Jiang Lang was not polite. After he took his leave, he left the palace gate and said to Sun Yuanbiao who was waiting outside: "Go to the military battle with me."

Due to the last time being assassinated, Jiang Lang brought a few more guards every time. However, when he heard that he was going to the military battle, Sun Yuanbiao was still nervous and asked: "Sir, go to the military battle at this time? Should you bring a few more people?"

Jiang Lang shook his head and said, "No, just prepare a carriage!"

"carriage?"

Sun Yuanbiao couldn't help but be stunned.

Jiang Lang nodded and said, "Yes, I am going to serve on behalf of the imperial court to Gao Qiang. The emperor allowed me to mobilize a batch of new types of rifles. There is still some time before I go on the mission. I want you to familiarize yourself with the use of this rifle as soon as possible!"

"rifle?"

Sun Yuanbiao couldn't help but be happy. This rifle is a new type of firearm. Its good performance made everyone jealous, but it has not been installed yet, so the generals in the court are staring at the rifles. Of course, Sun Yuanbiao and others are no exception. However, they would not want Jiang Lang to make this request, but they still asked some questions: "Sir, do you mean we are preparing to equip the rifles?"

Jiang Lang smiled and said, "Not everyone, they are just the members of the troops who are on missions. Of course, this is also the emperor's franchise to ensure my safety. I don't know what the output is now. If the number is sufficient, I'll prepare dozens of them!"

After all, this rifle has only started production now, and the quantity is very limited, so naturally it cannot be equipped with too much.

Sun Yuanbiao nodded, immediately greeted the people, found a carriage, and headed towards the war with Jiang Lang.

Everyone knows the advantages of the new rifle, so no one objected to the large-scale production at the beginning. Now almost all other firearms in the entire military battle have stopped and they have made every effort to produce rifles. At the same time, many new craftsmen have been summoned. Before they can reach the military battle, they can see a lively look from afar.

When he arrived at the military bureau yamen, Jiang Lang got out of the car and walked in directly. The eunuch in charge immediately came up and said respectfully: "Sir, please see me!"

Jiang Lang signaled slightly, sat on the chair, and asked, "How much is the production of new rifles now?"

The eunuch in charge immediately replied: "Sir, since it's just started, the output is not large, and now there are only a hundred bullets. I've got a little more than 5,000 bullets. I'll definitely ask them to speed up production!"

The eunuch in charge also misunderstood and thought Jiang Lang was here to supervise the production of rifles this time. Because the production was low, he was afraid of blame, so he said so.

Jiang Lang waved his hand and said, "Don't be nervous. I am not here this time to see how much you have produced, but to mobilize fifty rifles according to the emperor's instructions, each rifle is equipped with fifty bullets for training. Ten days later, I will be ordered to go on a mission to Gaoqiang, and this rifle will be used as a guard!"

Not to mention that Jiang Lang was ordered by Emperor Jingtai, even if it was not, he wanted to mobilize fifty rifles and thousands of bullets from here, there was no problem. The eunuch in charge immediately said: "Yes, Lord Wang actually followed the emperor's oral order, so the subordinates naturally agreed. Please wait for a while and I will send someone to pick it up immediately!"

"No!"

Jiang Lang stood up and said, "I'll go together, I'll bring someone here, they can just move it. By the way, I'll check out the manufacturing of your rifle!"

After saying that, he left the yamen and walked towards the workshop. According to Jiang Lang's intention, the current workshop is completely produced according to the assembly line production method, gun barrels, components, etc., and then assembled in a unified manner. The most people here and the most difficult work is nothing more than the barrels of the barrels. There are no machines in the current production, but these craftsmen still rely on their own wisdom to create the barrels. Although they are not as fast as the barrels of the original rifles, they also meet the current needs.

Jianglang looked at the workshops one by one, and had to admit that because the time was still short, the craftsmen's skills seemed unfamiliar, but Jianglang also knew that this was just a matter of time. For the Ming Dynasty today, what was lacking the most was time. If time was enough, kittens could also grow into tigers.

After watching the workshop, I finally arrived at an independent yard. This yard is the place where finished rifles are stored, which can be regarded as the most tight place in the entire military battle. Moreover, in order to ensure safety, the house is completely made of stone and ventilation is better. After all, what those firearms fear the most is water vapor.

After entering three tightly defended doors, we arrived at the innermost room. Here, there are now two rooms, one room with bullets and the other room with rifles. The bullets were all filled with boxes, filled with dry straw, and the rifles were placed on the shelf.

Jiang Lang picked up one casually and looked at it slightly. He saw that the iron components exposed outside were covered with butter. When he pulled the bolt, he saw that the same was true inside.

The eunuch in charge next to him immediately said: "These rifles were immediately beaten with butter after they were produced to prevent rust!"

“Good done!”

Jiang Lang praised that when he came in, he also observed the room with a bamboo chair. It was dry and well ventilated. Moreover, the guns were all buttered so that they would not be corroded again.

After putting down the gun, Jiang Lang came to another room and saw that the bullets were hit into the wooden box, neatly scribbled, and the quantity and date were marked on it. He nodded slightly. He was quite satisfied with the Jiang Lang, but obviously there was still a problem here, so he said: "Immediately expand the warehouse, separate the bullets and guns, and do not pile them in one warehouse!"

Jiang Lang naturally had his intention. The rifle and the bullet were in the same room. If it was stolen, the bullet and the gun would be stolen together. If it fell into the opponent's hands, it might be imitated. It would be even more dangerous if it fell into the hands of the criminal. However, if it was placed separately, it would undoubtedly increase the difficulty of being stolen. There would be no effect without a bullet gun. If there is a bullet or a gun, it would not be used, which ensures the safety of the gun.

When the eunuch in charge heard this, he understood what Jiang Lang meant, and immediately said: "Sir, I will immediately propose it to the Ministry of War. Moreover, the warehouse is not enough now, so it will be more than necessary!"

Jiang Lang nodded and said, "There are also more people who protect this. These are our good responsibilities, so we have to be sure!"

The eunuch in charge agreed immediately, and then Jiang Lang waved his hand slightly and asked Sun Yuanbiao and others to take out fifty rifles first, followed by bullets. At the same time, he ordered the eunuch in charge to record the eunuch in charge. Originally, the eunuch in charge did not need to be recorded, but Jiang Lang was determined to do what to do. After all, everything must have a good start. This rifle is not a cold weapon like a sword, and should be strictly managed.

After taking the rifle, Jiang Lang saw that it was still early, so he ordered Sun Yuanbiao to transport the guns and ammunition back to the factory guards first, and ordered people to take strict supervision. At the same time, he selected one hundred people, and wanted to be particularly loyal. He came to the shooting range in the afternoon. Jiang Lang planned to teach them himself. In addition to other personnel on this mission, the guards were determined to be one hundred people. Not to mention anything else, at least these hundred people must first use rifles.

When Sun Yuanbiao heard this, he agreed quickly and met the factory guards with a rifle. Then he began to select personnel according to Jiang Lang's wishes. Jiang Lang returned home and planned to prepare for the mission.
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