Chapter 526 Weapons for people

Of course, complaints are complaints, and Dong Yanyun also fully understands the weight of this new suggestion proposed by Haihan.

Since reaching a cooperative relationship with the Haihan people, Xu Xinsu has attached great importance to the various advanced weapons introduced from Haihan, and has been trying every means to expand the quantity and variety of purchases. However, this effort has been consciously suppressed by Haihan.

Even if Xu Xin has nothing but money, it will be difficult to fulfill her wish.

Two years ago, when the two sides first started cooperating, Xu Xinsu sent people to carry cash to Victory Port several times to buy arms, but Haihan refused each time because of insufficient production capacity. After coming a few more times,

, with Xu Xinsu's shrewdness, he can naturally see the reason - Haihan people are not insufficient in production capacity, but consciously control. Especially in terms of ammunition supplies and various weapon accessories, Haihan's control is extremely strict, and Xu Xinsu's subordinates

The ammunition reserve of the artillery unit has even been maintained at a level that he considers very dangerous for a long time. If the "Eighteen Zhi" launches an attack on its garrison at any cost, then this unit can last for two or three days at most.

If you are on the defensive, you will be out of ammunition and food.

Of course, "Eighteen Zhi" does not have so many troops that can be used to make sacrifices regardless of cost. As long as the casualty rate of the attacking troops exceeds a certain proportion, they will inevitably collapse. If Xu Xinsu's troops are to run out of ammunition, then

Thousands of lives would really have to be sacrificed. Zheng Zhilong could not afford such a casualty rate, so the possibility of being hit by the "Eighteen Zhi" and running out of ammunition and food was basically only a theoretical possibility.

But in Xu Xinsu's view, it is difficult to say how much security there is without sufficient ammunition, no, without mastering the technology of making Haihan weapons and ammunition. Although Xu Xinsu also hired many craftsmen and spent a lot of money

They spent a lot of time secretly researching and purchasing the original genuine product, but they were unable to complete the reverse development. The experimental product that the craftsmen fumbled around also had a big gap with the original version.

The rifles produced by Haihan can have the same caliber of the same model, and the bullets and parts are completely interchangeable. However, the imitations made by Xu Xinsu's craftsmen are difficult to achieve such a level of sophistication. Although the shooting accuracy at the effective range is not inferior.

There were too many rifles given to Haihan, but Xu Xinsu also understood that this kind of rifle, which required craftsmen to spend many days to build, could not be mass-produced on a large scale, and the cost had long exceeded the purchase price from the Haihan people.

To put it bluntly, even if mass production can be achieved, the bullets and parts cannot be universal, and the power it can exert on the battlefield will be far less than that of the Haihan rifle.

Not to mention artillery. The casting technology of traditional artillery is destined to have a far lower yield than Haihan artillery, and its cost has no advantage compared to the purchase price. Moreover, in terms of artillery accuracy and performance, it is also inferior to Haihan artillery.

There is a certain gap. This gap is not very obvious on the shooting range, but on the battlefield, the impact point of the artillery shells is just one or two feet different, and the result is completely different. The artillerymen under Zheng Zhilong have greatly improved in the past two years of the campaign.

Most of them died on the coasts of Zhangzhou and Quanzhou. The fundamental reason was that they were at a disadvantage during the artillery bombardment, and were finally named one by one by Haihan artillery.

There is another technical problem that the craftsmen cannot overcome, which is Haihan's unique gunpowder. Regardless of gunpowder or gunpowder, Haihan's original gunpowder is more powerful than the ones copied by craftsmen, and this is reflected in combat, in the form of weapons

The effective range is increased. With the same amount of charge, the difference in range between the original and the counterfeit is very obvious. The difference between the musket and the gun is about one-fifth, while the range of the artillery is an astonishing one-fourth, which is enough on the battlefield.

It affects the outcome of a battle.

There is another technical obstacle on the artillery that craftsmen cannot overcome, and that is the pull-type ignition tube. This ignition device made of simple chemical principles greatly facilitates the operation of the artillery, and greatly increases the success rate of firing.

In some relatively humid climate conditions, artillerymen no longer need to worry about the moisture problem of the fuse rope.

When this thing first started, it was sold with cannon shells at a ratio of one to five, which meant that you had to buy five original cannon shells to get one drawbar. However, the solid iron bullets had no technical content at all. Xu Xinsu’s own blacksmith

It can also be made. For him, this business is to stretch his neck and let Haihan people slaughter him. Naturally, he feels uncomfortable. After a long time, Haihan opened the individual purchase of ignition tubes, but the price is high, and

There is also a limited supply - there is no doubt that this is another deliberate method by the Haihan people.

If we could find another arms dealer with a similar technical level to the Haihan people, Xu Xinsu would probably not be angry about it anymore. However, whether it is the Dutch or the Portuguese, the weapons they can provide are comparable to the Haihan people in terms of comprehensive performance.

There is a certain gap in the arms of the Han people, and the supply volume is not as good as that of Haihan. So in the end, Xu Xinsu could only purchase arms from Haihan, and his troops also had a heavy demand for Haihan's arms.

Dependence is getting stronger and stronger.

In addition to guns and cannons, Haihan's warships are also one of the purchase targets that Xu Xinsu is extremely interested in. Almost all the officers sent by him to the Victory Port for further training have seen the new warships built by Haihan. This kind of artillery layout is similar to

Compared with Western-style warships, but the ship shape is closer to traditional Chinese-style ships. It is not only powerful in firepower, but also has excellent maneuverability at sea, far better than the traditional Fuchuan Guangzhou ship. Most officers studying abroad will ride on this new ship once or twice.

After personally experiencing the opportunity to go out to sea to perform patrol missions, when they returned to Fujian, they all suggested that Xu Xinsu try to purchase this powerful new warship.

However, the Haihan people once again indifferently rejected Xu Xinsu's envoy. Even though the money placed in front of the Haihan people had piled up into a mountain, Xu Xinsu was still unable to obtain permission to purchase such a warship. And the lack of a strong fleet was also

One of the important reasons why Xu Xinsu has been unable to break through the Fujian Strait and attack the "Eighteen Zhi" home base on Taiwan Island.

In order to make sure that Malik was not joking to bluff him, Dong Yanyun asked tentatively: "Can I buy a Type 28 rifle?"

"Okay." Maliko nodded immediately and responded.

"What about the Type 28B artillery?"

"No problem."

Dong Yanyun quickly asked: "Is there a limit to the purchase quantity?"

"There is no limit to the quantity! But..." Malik changed the subject and said: "These weapons that were not originally included in the transaction list can only be obtained through population exchange."

Dong Yanyun hesitated and said: "What does Director Ma mean...these weapons cannot be bought directly with money?"

"You are right to understand that." Maliko nodded and said: "The purpose of selling these weapons is to get what we want. It doesn't have to be money, it may also be a living person. I believe that whether it is money

Or population, it’s not a big problem for Mr. Xu.”

Dong Yanyun took a deep breath and summoned up the courage to ask: "What about your warship..."

"Want to buy?" Malik glanced at Dong Yanyun meaningfully.

Dong Yanyun seemed to be relieved when he heard Maliko's tone, and immediately nodded and said: "As long as you are willing to raise a price, everything can be discussed!"

"The warship is not for sale..." Maliko deliberately wanted to tease Dong Yanyun. Seeing his face darken, he continued: "...but it can be exchanged for other items, Boss Dong, you know!"

"Understand, understand!" Dong Yanyun would be really stupid if he still couldn't understand what Malik was talking about at this time.

Dong Yanyun, as a qualified staff member, is somewhat aware of the importance of population to the ruler. However, he knows better that his boss Xu Xinsu will definitely think that Haihan's warships are more important than population at this stage. As long as they can be replaced with powerful ships

Haihan warship, what does a small population mean?

Of course, Dong Yanyun did not feel blindly happy immediately. To implement this matter, in addition to the cooperation of the Haihan people, there must be an insider. The most suitable candidate is Xu Xinsu. Regarding the population trends in Fujian, Dong

Yanyun didn't dare to make a decision directly, and had to find a way to ask Xu Xinsu for instructions.

"Director Ma, do you have any detailed rules here? I will rush back to Fujian with the news and ask Mr. Xu to make a decision!" Dong Yanyun made a decision and immediately said goodbye to Malik.

"Of course there are details." Malik took out a document he had prepared: "Tell Boss Xu that we will organize the delivery as soon as the people arrive."

"Without further ado, let's set off now." Dong Yanyun seemed quite eager. After getting the documents provided by Malik, he left the room almost at a trot.

Dong Yanyun walked forward, and He Xi came out of the inner room on the back: "It was smoother than I expected. I thought it wouldn't be so easy to get the trick this time."

"After all, Xu Xinsu is in urgent need of our weapons. If we don't supply him, where can he buy them?" Maliko said proudly: "Whether we want people or money, Dong Yanyun will agree to this deal. He is very happy.

It's clear how much his boss cares about our weapons and equipment."

"Let's wait for the news next!" He Xi nodded and said, "I think this can probably be done."

Dong Yanyun was not joking. After leaving the Office in Guangdong, he did not even return to his house in the city. He went straight to the dock on the Pearl River and boarded a express boat specially designed for him to return to Quanzhou. However, even though it was a express boat, it was difficult to complete the journey to Guangzhou.

The voyage to Quanzhou will take five or six days at the earliest. Therefore, Malico will have to wait until ten days and a half at the shortest before receiving the reply from Fujian. As for actually starting to implement it, only

I'm afraid I have to wait until 1631.

What also needs to be solved urgently is not just the problem of population demand. After completing the actual occupation of northern Hainan Island, how to gradually realize local rule and block interference from the Ming Dynasty is also a very troublesome matter.

The most correct move Haihan made was to directly uproot the local government agencies after occupying various cities. Officials above seventh grade who refused to cooperate honestly would be shipped to Black Earth Port for labor reform.

Relying on this simple and crude method, the militia groups occupying the northern region successively sent more than 700 people on sea ships to the small coal mines in Annan.

After the local government agencies were disbanded, Haihan Provisional Management Committees emerged in various places. Each county has a county committee, the prefecture has a state committee, and the prefectural city has the Qiongbei Management Committee, which governs the northern part of Hainan Island.

The pyramid-shaped power structure was quickly rebuilt.

Of course, Haihan is still under the banner of escrow, and the notices posted on city gates are still stamped with the seal of the Ming Dynasty government, but the name of Haihan's temporary management committee of a certain area is added at the end.

Sign in. If anyone questions this and thinks that the Haihan people have no right to share the power of the Ming government, they will soon be able to enjoy free immigration overseas.

During this period, it was not that no one tried to use force to resist the forced rule of the Haihan people. However, the main force of the Haihan militia is currently concentrated in the newly occupied area of ​​​​Qiongbei. With the mobile strength of a regiment, even if it is the former

The garrison troops gathered together were no match for them. As for the landlord armed forces who tried to use cold weapons such as spears and hunting knives to fight against the regular army, they undoubtedly became the training targets of the militia army.

"Fire!" Following the order, four small cannons fired one after another in the field, and immediately stirred up a cloud of sand on top of a section of wall dozens of feet away.

Those who are attacking a certain landowner's estate in Chengmai County are the 1st Battalion and 4th Company of the militia army regiment, as well as the artillery company directly under the 1st Battalion, and the cavalry company directly under the regiment headquarters. Although using three arms to attack this small estate is a bit fussy, but

The commander did not rush to order the infantry to attack immediately, but let the artillery be the main fire output, the infantry covered the artillery, and the cavalry served as a mobile force on the periphery, treating this small attack as a siege battle for practice.

"Look, we assume that the wall on the opposite side is the city wall. Then within the shooting range, we must use firepower to suppress the top of the wall and not give the defenders a chance to show up and fight back..." Yu Tiezhu faced those who were following him.

He was talking eloquently to a group of new recruits. After the Prairie Fire Plan, he had been promoted to company commander based on his accumulated military exploits, and had received an order from his superiors to lead a group of new recruits.

In the past, young men who recently joined the militia were basically arranged to undergo military training at fixed training sites. It would take two or three months at the earliest before they could officially serve, and they would not be immediately assigned to the front-line battlefield. However, this

The situation of this batch of new recruits is a bit special. Not only were they sent to the front line as soon as they entered the militia service, but officers like Yu Tiezhu were also arranged to familiarize them with the battlefield environment and explain the combat conditions on the spot.

To be able to receive such special treatment, the identities of this group of people are naturally somewhat unusual.
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