The so-called new rifle is not just a rifle. Its core is a black powder fixed-loading bullet with a metal shell. Compared with the new breech loading rifle of the bullet, it seems to be nothing new. It is just a plan for a pivotal rifle. In fact, it is just a Springfield pivotal single-shot rifle. Zhu Guoqiang even specially purchased several antique weapons in the United States for reference. The reason for choosing it is to directly change the Liao 13 front-loading gun that the army has a large number of equipment to a rear-loading gun.

The transformation of the gun is very simple, but what really bothers the arsenal technicians is the metal shell. Because the metal shell requires a large amount of copper, and in this era, copper...firstly, it must be used to satisfy the cost-making, and the rest are secondary.

It is also because of this that although the research on new rifles was put on the agenda as early as the 17th year of Chongzhen, for various reasons, both in the arsenal and the Governor's Office of the Five Arsenal seemed very unactive. Even as the technicians of the Dalian Arsenal moved south to Jinling, the project was simply shelved in the Jinling Arsenal.

But even so, there are still people continuing to research weapons. Zhao Guode, a junior technician, is one of them. As a technician at the arsenal, he has been studying new rifles. But because this is not a factory project, he always needs to seek external support.

Just after the first month of the third year of Qiansheng, Qian Degong was reading the report in the office as usual, and officials came in there to report the report.

"Left Governor, there is a Mr. Zhao asking for a meeting. He came from the arsenal."

The official then emphasized in particular.

"He said that he is from Jinan and came from a surviving family school."

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When he heard that it was from the surviving clan school, Qian Degong said.

"Well, please come in!"

"The lower-ranking official Zhao Guode has met the left governor."

When Zhao Guode entered the house to bow and greet him, Qian Degong said with a smile.

"We are all my family, so you're welcome, sit down."

Qian Degong was a general of the royal family and the surviving family school was run by His Majesty when he was the prince. Speaking of which, of course, it was his own family. He asked when he looked at the young man who was only twenty years old.

"What's wrong with you coming to me?"

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Guode was not polite and directly explained his purpose.

"Xiaguan specializes in researching rifles in the arsenal. This is a rifle developed by Xiaguan..."

Take out the box you carry with you, and there is a rifle inside.

"Cylinder rifle?"

Qian Degong said strangely that this rifle was tried out when it was in Dalian, but the key is that the metal shell has not been made.

"Yes, the rear-mounted casing rifle was manufactured a few years ago, but because of the bullet, it has not been put into use. On the one hand, it is due to mechanical processing technology and cannot produce qualified shells. On the other hand, it is because a large amount of copper is needed to make shells, and Guochao's copper ore is not rich in itself, which directly limits its use..."

In fact, Qian Degong, the left governor, has always been a supporter of rear-loading guns, but no matter how much support it, he cannot change the reality that the shell shell is expensive and the copper material is insufficient. He couldn't help but sigh.

"Yes, the gun was installed in the back and it was fast, but the copper shell was good, but the copper was too expensive... Huh..."

Suddenly, Qian Degong asked at the rifle in the box.

"It seems to be different from a pivoting rifle, its hammer, and this pivoting..."

Take out the rifle from the box, skillfully open the valve, and then wonder.

"This valve seems to be different. There is no firing needle on it. Why is there a layer of cowhide in front?"

"Left Governor, this layer of cowhide is very important. Only with it can we ensure the air closure at the end of the gun. The bullet it uses is still nitrified paper bullets. It is directly loaded from the valve door, then pressed on the valve door, and then stuffed it with a fire cap. What do you say? Although it is not as good as a metal shell, it is more convenient to use after loading the gun."

Looking at the rifle, Qian Degong smiled.

"Just say nothing, let's try it at the shooting range!"

...

"Bang"

With the sound of the gun, Zhu Guoqiang said happily, lifting the valve at the tail of the gun.

"The function of this layer of cowhide is to close the air loop."

In fact, if you look closely, you can find that this valve is more like a gun bolt than a valve. Its front end is similar to a screw-type gun bolt, but it turns the rubber air-closed loop in the middle of the gun bolt into cowhide. In another space-time, France's Chasebo rifle adopts a similar principle, except that it is a bolt that is pulled after rotating, and the air-closed loop uses rubber.

"Yes, when the gunpowder spot expands, it will impact the steel pad. The steel pad squeezes the cowhide air-retaining ring. The cowhide is squeezed and expands around the tube and closes to the tail of the gun chamber. This ensures the air tightness of the gun chamber, and its tail will basically not be dissipated. Moreover, after using bullets of the same diameter, the gunpowder air will be avoided from leaking out, and its range will be further increased to 800 meters..."

Zhao Guode, who was in the palace, seemed a little nervous. He did not expect that the left governor would bring him into the palace and bring him to see His Majesty.

"Your Majesty, I have been ordering people to test these days. Its range is 20% further than that of the Liao Type 13, and its firing rate has doubled. This breech loading system is simple and reliable. Moreover, the system can be installed on the existing Liao Type 13 rifle, so there is no need to replace the barrel, which greatly saves money. Even the bullets do not need to be replaced."

Qian Degong, who was standing beside him, smiled.

"After the troops complete the dressing, their combat effectiveness will definitely be greatly improved. Your Majesty, then you can go to the north of Mobei!"

Mobei!

There are Eastern Captains and thieves there, and those are all the enemies of life and death of the Ming Dynasty!

"Don't think about them for the time being!"

Zhu Guoqiang waved his hand, handed the rifle to the eunuch beside him, and then said to Zhao Guode,

"This rifle is very good. In my opinion, let's use the two-year rifle. First, we will modify tens of thousands of them to test it. Wei Yuanbo, please follow up and supervise this matter."

Wei Yuanbo was the title of Qian Degong. Now there is only one Duke in the Ming Dynasty, which is Chen Wudi. His position as "Duke of Kang Qin" was obtained through his outstanding military achievements under the city of Nanjing. As for Qian Degong, even if he had the merits of sticking to Dalian, it could not be compared with the assistance of Nanjing.

It is normal for a title of Duke to win with less and to ensure that the south is not lost. Such military achievements are not allowed to be granted a title of Duke. Even the "Kang" in his Duke's title is taken from "Jiankang", which is closely related to his military achievements.

"I obey the order."

Then Zhu Guoqiang asked Zhao Guode about some personal situation. After all, he graduated from a surviving family school and was half of his own. Moreover, for the Ming Dynasty, these children were playing an increasingly important role in all aspects, especially in science. After all, a lot of the knowledge they came into contact with was knowledge of the 19th century. Even if they were only part of it, they could still achieve unexpected achievements in this era when scientific civilization was just in its infancy.

After a brief understanding, he encouraged and encouraged him. After Zhao Guode retreated, Zhu Guoqiang said to Qian Degong.

"There is not the most important thing now. If the logistics is not solved, even if we go north and hit the grassland, we cannot stay there forever. What I want is not only to defeat the enemy, but to completely disintegrate the threat from the northern frontier, completely occupy there, and turn the Mongolian grassland into the territory of our Ming people. We can reclaim land, build pastures, build cities, and then take root there for generations, instead of retreating after defeating the enemy!"

Qian Degongshen said with certainty.

"Your Majesty said very much. Emperor Chengzu repeatedly went north to Mongolia, but he never really solved the problem of the Tartars. Unless we turn Mongolia into our own territory, otherwise, it is estimated that if their vitality recovers in a few decades, they will still be affected by the Nine Borders. However, if they want to do this, they must immigrate to the real Borders!"

"It's not just about immigrating to the real border! Immigration to the real border is just one step. What is the most important thing? It is to solve the transportation problem."

Zhu Guoqiang asked as he walked,

"Have you heard of railways?"

"Is it the railway of the Royal Society? the steam engine?"

Qian Degong said.

"Yes, that's that!"

Zhu Guoqiang nodded and said.

"If you want to solve the problem in the north, you have to build a railway!"
Chapter completed!