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"Xianyang has the advantage of coal, so I believe that iron ore must be excavated to cast cannons with steel, so that the cost can be greatly reduced."
"Besides, the performance of the iron cannon is better, and the barrel can be made thinner and lighter."
"If it is about mass production, the cost will be reduced to about ten thousand dollars."
Chen Qing talked with confidence.
"What did you say?"
"Ten thousand dollars is enough to build a cannon?"
The first emperor came to the spirit all of a sudden.
If he can't afford one hundred thousand dollars, can he still afford ten thousand dollars?
"Uh... If the batch size is large enough, it should be lowered even lower. Four to five thousand dollars is not impossible."
Chen Qingyan said firmly.
A look of surprise appeared on Ying Zheng's face.
Knowing that there is such a powerful weapon in the world, but being unable to obtain it due to financial resources, it feels so uncomfortable.
If it is really like what Chen Qing said, a cannon can be made for four or five thousand dollars, then it must be made to death!
It would be a shame to make one less door!
"Your Majesty, this brings us back to the question just now."
"From raw materials to smelting and processing, we do everything by ourselves, which can keep the cost to a minimum."
"But every link in it requires a lot of manpower."
"Not only ordinary peasants, but also laborers, and most importantly craftsmen with various skills."
"The 10 people we mentioned is already the minimum requirement."
"If you want to run smoothly, I'm afraid it's not enough."
Chen Qing truthfully reported.
Ying Zheng smiled lightly, and asked straightforwardly: "It's a big detour, why don't you just say it straight, what exactly do you want?"
"people!"
Chen Qing raised his head and said earnestly: "The Lei Huo Division was first established, and the number of Weichen's subordinates is only a few hundred, which is simply a drop in the bucket."
"His Royal Highness is in charge of the world's fortifications, but now he doesn't even have a formal government office, and he still handles official business in his own mansion."
"As the saying goes, if the name is not correct, the words will not be smooth, and if the words are not smooth, nothing will be done."
"Your Majesty wants [-] cannons, and this humble minister is really a clever woman who can't cook without rice."
He sighed and bowed his head deeply.
In the Great Qin Empire, the first emperor monopolized the power, and all major affairs in the world were decided by him.
Chen Qing was born as a 'rebel'. When he was in the Shaofu, he was under the pressure of Zhang Han.
The only one who can really command 70 prisoners and civilians is Zhang Han who holds military power.
After finally standing on the top of the mountain, Yingzheng has never been in short supply of land, money, and materials.
Only in terms of manpower, it has not been arranged for a long time.
After Chen Qing thought about it, he understood that Emperor Shihuang was still guarding against him!
If you say he is an outsider, you will be on guard.
But Fusu is your own son. So far, he only has the right to participate in and discuss state affairs, but has no decision-making power.
The two brothers and sisters are full of ambitions, but they have to go to Xianyang Palace to ask for instructions before they can be implemented.
One or two days can still make do, how can I bear it after a long time?
Chen Qing simply took this opportunity to have a showdown.
If you want cannons, unless you delegate power and give people.
Otherwise there is nothing I can do.
Ying Zheng stared at him deeply for a long time, then turned to look at his son.
"Father, my son's qualifications are still inexperienced, so it's quite good now."
Fusu knew his father best.
He is headstrong and arbitrary, and does not allow anyone to point fingers at him.
When Chen Qing mentioned him just now, Fusu was frightened.
Decentralizing power from the hands of the First Emperor is simply as difficult as ascending to heaven!
"You are nearly [-] years old, and the widows have seen your performance in recent days."
Ying Zheng's complexion was complicated, and he was unable to make a decision for a long time.
It's not that he doesn't trust Fusu, but he is afraid that his stupid son will be sold by Chen Qing, and he counts the money for him!
He doesn't know how powerful the coal and steel industry is.
But Ying Zheng knew very well that it would be too dangerous for Chen Qing to control a manpower of [-].
"This is a big matter, let's discuss it tomorrow morning."
"Take this cannon to Xianyang Palace, I want you to take a good look at it."
Ying Zheng waved his hands and walked towards the imperial chariot.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty."
After the first emperor left, Fusu said in a low voice, "Sir, you are really reckless today, you shouldn't have said such things."
"Your Highness."
Chen Qing said with a smile: "If you don't say it today, if you don't say it tomorrow, when will you and I show our strength?"
"Another ten or eight years?"
"The daylilies are getting cold."
Fusu couldn't refute, and said worriedly: "Father is definitely not happy, you can tell me first. When there is a chance, I will write a statement to Father."
Chen Qing shook his head.
you you!
No matter who speaks about this matter, it will make Emperor Shihuang feel bad.
Even if you are his own son.
You treat me like a teacher, how can I not reciprocate?
Let me do this disgusting thing.
"I don't know what the father will think?"
Seeing that he was silent, Fusu murmured to himself.
"Your Majesty will be sure."
Chen Qing said firmly.
"Why are you so sure, sir?"
Fusu asked inexplicably.
Chen Qing pointed to the cannon chariot following the imperial driver, and smiled without saying a word.
Even when you leave, you don’t forget to drag it back to the palace to watch it. What’s the difference from a child getting a favorite toy?
As long as it is a man, who can resist the temptation of the giant ship cannon?
Chapter 169 You also want to mine coal?It's easy!
Silent night.
The gate of Xianyang Palace was closed tightly, and patrolling soldiers walked back and forth along the path paved with stone slabs.
In the depths of the inner palace, there was a long sigh.
Ying Zheng stroked the cold gun barrel, measured its thick wall with his palm, imagined the indestructible projectiles it spewed out, and felt mixed emotions in his heart.
want to!
I really want it!
But Chen Qing really worried him.
High-ranking officials and generous salary, power and wealth, even if it is his own daughter, Ying Zheng will not be stingy.
Only on the most critical point, he has not dared to let go.
"Your Majesty, why are you still awake?"
Concubine Zheng came out of the palace, holding a soft and thick fox fur cloak in her hand, and draped it on his shoulders.
"Aifei, come and see."
"Is it pretty?"
Ying Zheng couldn't help showing off, and asked, pointing at the cannon.
"pretty……"
Concubine Zheng couldn't get to that point at all.
This big tube is clumsy and heavy, how can it have anything to do with being beautiful?
Even if it is placed in the yard, it is considered an eyesore.
"It's pretty."
Concubine Zheng nodded and said against her will.
Ying Zheng got approval, and immediately became interested: "The power of this thing is the only one I have seen in my life."
"With one cannon shot, everything in a radius of ten feet will be turned into powder."
"Used in the defense of the city, as long as the enemy troops attack the city, the lead sand is poured down like a torrential rain, and the men and horses are all turned into blood, and the enemy army will definitely be terrified."
"Used in siege, I am afraid that no matter how solid the city wall is, it will be destroyed by it."
"The widow really doesn't know what in the world can face him head-on, maybe..."
"The giant dragons in the sea have rough skin and thick flesh. I heard that most of the soldiers who went out to catch the dragons were overturned by them and drowned in the sea."
"If you can mount the artillery on the ship and bombard it with projectiles, you can kill it with one blow!"
Ying Zheng clenched his fists hard and said excitedly.
Concubine Zheng forced a smile, not knowing how to agree.
If it was an ordinary family, the couple would probably have a fight.
In the middle of the night, the husband does not sleep, does not touch his wife, and happily touches a copper bump in the yard.
Forget about touching it, and chattering about blood, flesh, one-hit kills, etc., is there no one?
But Yingzheng is the First Emperor!
"It turns out that this is a military weapon, no wonder His Majesty loves it so much."
Concubine Zheng smiled and nodded, looking at the cold and heavy cannon with admiring eyes, as if she was very interested.
"More than that."
"This is the country's most important weapon."
Ying Zheng sighed meaningfully: "It's a pity..."
Concubine Zheng immediately noticed that his mood was wrong, and asked curiously: "Your Majesty has something on his mind, why don't you tell my concubine to listen?"
Ying Zheng hesitated for a while, and said bitterly, "It's not because of that Chen Qing!"
He briefly stated his worries, and sighed: "People's hearts are in the belly. Fusu has a kind personality, and he thinks that everyone in the world is like him."