In fact, the principles of the colloid gun and the flintlock rifle are basically understood by later generations. Emperor Chongzhen still wanted Bi Maokang to say that it was because he was very strange. Why was there already a flintlock rifle in the late Ming Dynasty, but the Ming army did not eventually equip the flintlock rifle in large quantities?

It should be said that as long as you are not a fool, you can understand that the flintlock rifle is better than the flint gun? "Your Majesty, this kind of self-generating system is flint ignition. There is flint on the hammer mouth, here..." Bi Maokang pointed at the same time, "pulling the trigger, hitting the hammer, sparks appear, and falling on the gunpowder, and then shooting lead bullets."

After explaining the principle a little, Bi Maokang seemed a little hesitant, but in the end he still pointed at the hammer part and continued to introduce: "The most important thing here is that the hammer reed needs to have enough force to ensure that the impact force can make the flint strike enough Mars to splash. If you can ensure that Mars will splash every time you fire, the power of this self-generated musket can be revealed."

Speaking of this, he seemed a little embarrassed: "Your Majesty, I have tried it repeatedly. The springs used for firing must be made of steel with sufficient toughness. At present, the steels in our Ming Dynasty are not tough enough, and the probability of firing success is only three or four."

Speaking of this, he quickly added: "Your Majesty, if you use good steel, you can achieve a firing success rate of more than 80%.

Speaking of this, his eyes left the self-produced musket, looked at Emperor Chongzhen, and said with a hint of embarrassment on his face: "But this kind of good steel costs about three or four taels of silver per kilogram, and the output is not high."

If the success rate of the musket is only about 30%, that is, one shot may be fired every three shots, it will be dangerous when facing the enemy. Even Emperor Chongzhen, who has never been on the battlefield, understands this principle, let alone Bi Maokang, who is very familiar with muskets.

In other words, this flintlock rifle is actually very simple, and you will understand it after you say it. However, it is difficult to create a qualified flintlock rifle. The qualified spring steel sheets used on flintlock rifle must at least meet the medium-carbon steel standards in later generations. At this time, even the drill bits that drill barrels were generally used for low carbon steel. It can be seen that there are practical and objective reasons for the invention of the flintlock rifle in the late Ming Dynasty, but it did not have a large-scale military installation.

This is not only the case in the Ming Dynasty in the East, but also in the West. To be honest, the flintlock rifle was first invented by Westerners, but the large-scale installation of Western troops was not until the end of the seventeenth century. Even in the mid-17th century, French King Louis XIV strictly prohibited the use of flintlock rifle for this, otherwise it would have to be on the guillotine.

From this we can see that the flintlock rifle cannot be used just by wanting it!

After Emperor Chongzhen asked about the shortcomings of the flintlock rifle, he did not disappoint Bi Maokang. He just smiled and said, "Bi Qing found that this self-produced musket is very good. Although it is much more expensive because of the spring. But if there is a problem, we must solve the problem and we cannot give up on the food because of the choke..."

When Bi Maokang heard this, he was immediately excited. Judging from the emperor's words, his efforts will not be in vain, and his efforts will be rewarded.

"You ordered the blacksmith shop of the Military Weapons Bureau to start solving the problem of suitable steel. First, how to reduce costs and how to increase production? You must personally catch these two points. If you have any difficulties or need to mobilize any resources, please report them to me." Emperor Chongzhen ordered.

Now is different from the original history. First, Emperor Chongzhen at this time understood the power of technological progress better than Emperor Chongzhen at this time, and knew that the flintlock rifle would be the future trend; second, the finances of the Ming Dynasty were much easier than those in the original history. Although it was still difficult and money was needed everywhere, the Ming Dynasty Construction Bank had been established.

Just like now, Emperor Chongzhen told Bi Maokang again: "At present, the Military and Military Bureau and the Military Bureau will be responsible for their own profits and losses. If the Military Bureau is insufficient, you can go to the Ming Construction Bank to make a loan. In this way, the New Army will first purchase 100 qualified self-produced muskets for training. I ordered the New Army General Teaching and the Military Bureau to sign a contract, and then Qing takes the contract to the Ming Construction Bank to make a loan. Qing has the capital to produce qualified self-produced muskets in the early stage. How about it?"

To be honest, Bi Maokang is really a little uncomfortable with this model. For him, he is more accustomed to the emperor to directly allocate funds. However, the emperor has already pointed out the way to this new method, and he will not object to it. As long as the funding problem can be solved, what else should he do to allocate funds or loans?

Bi Maokang is indeed talented in firearms. After the self-generated musket was solved, he was even more confident and was ready to study the continuous beaded musket after the matter of self-generated muskets was completed.

He saw that as long as the things are really good, the emperor will definitely support them and even help out with ideas to solve the difficulties. With such a good emperor, he would have no worries about the research on firearms.

Finally, Emperor Chongzhen also repeatedly explained: "The firearm I want must be excellent. All the requirements for all components must be of high quality. This is small, which is related to the safety of using military soldiers, and it is as big as the key to determining the outcome of the war. You must not be careless!"

Bi Maokang was even more surprised when he heard the emperor's request. So he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the cost of this self-generated musket depends on the gun barrel. I have tested the previous inventory of the military weapon bureau. The crucible iron used for the raw materials of the gun barrel is about five kilograms of thick iron smelted out of 10 kilograms of thick iron, which are all inferior products! Generally speaking, the muskets in our Ming army require one kilogram of cooked iron smelted out of five to seven kilograms of thick iron to wait for use. Of course, ten kilograms of thick iron smelted out of one kilogram of cooked iron is the best product. Your Majesty, then the raw materials of the gun barrel used for the self-generated musket..."

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he said without hesitation: "Of course you have to use the best! I have said that military equipment is of great importance and must be built according to the best. The factors that affect the cost can be given a heavy reward to see if there is a solution. Only in this way can the Ming Dynasty's scientific and technological strength keep pace with the times!"

When Bi Maokang heard this, he was very convinced by the request made by Emperor Chongzhen and immediately agreed and bowed and left the hall to work hard.

Emperor Chongzhen watched him leave and thought to himself that this flintlock rifle has a place, and it should be considered a fist product of the Military Weapon Bureau, right?

So what about the military battle situation? Emperor Chongzhen thought for a while and decided to let the military battle situation study artillery. He immediately explained and offered a reward to solve the two problems of artillery, one is the weight of the artillery, and the other is the cycle of artillery production. Whoever can solve the problem, no matter what its identity is, will be rewarded!

The next chapter should be at night.
Chapter completed!