Chapter 906 Give way
In fact, the method proposed by Bi Maokang is an inevitable result of the development period of flintlock rifle. This method is extremely convenient to use linen or deer-skin soaked in grease to wrap the projectiles and put them in the cavity.
More importantly, doing so has taken advantage of the flintlock rifle. Since the birth of the flintlock rifle, this weapon has existed for hundreds of years in history. It can be seen how powerful this weapon is.
On the battlefield, this flintlock rifle had an overwhelming advantage over the Qing cavalry. The Qing cavalry, which dominated the world, had no advantage at all under the suppression of the open flames.
You should know that in this era of cold weapons, the Qing cavalry can be said to be the peak of cold weapons. But in the face of hot weapons, any powerful cold weapons have reached the end.
Zhu Cilang knew that if there was no accident on the Ming Dynasty, he would probably conquer the Qing Dynasty. However, he should not be taken lightly. After all, the power of the Qing Dynasty should not be underestimated. Especially the Eight Banners left by Huang Taiji, their combat effectiveness is still there.
The Ming Dynasty had just emerged from the disaster of the destruction of the country, and it could be said that everything was in trouble. It was actually inappropriate to go on a hurry to fight at this time.
Even if Zhu Cilang is given three more years, he can build the Ming Dynasty into an invincible iron-blooded army. But reality will never be transferred by someone's will.
It was actually not easy to completely conquer the Qing Dynasty. It was much more difficult than to suppress the enemy.
This is reasonable. To put it bluntly, the bandits were a group of mobs. The Qing Dynasty was a regular army with extremely powerful combat power.
Zhu Cilang was not worried about anything else, but the expedition was too scattered. Fortunately, this was not the foreign enemy invasion of the Ming Dynasty, and the consequences were all unimaginable.
Zhu Cilang also tasted the consequences of the factory guards' corruption. Although the punishment of corrupt officials has achieved remarkable results, the sequelae are also serious.
It is true that this kind of cure greed in a prosperous era, but it is a bit dangerous to do this when you are born in a chaotic era.
Similarly, Emperor Chongzhen of Qianqing Palace has been a little abnormal recently. He seemed to be crazy. Looking at the memorials on the table in front of him, Emperor Chongzhen fell into deep thought.
Wang Chengen, who stood beside him, was also very surprised. Emperor Chongzhen never did this, so why did he suddenly become sentimental?
"Your Majesty, you should take a rest." Wang Chengen reminded carefully.
Emperor Chongzhen refused to answer and was still in a daze. He seemed to have meditated and ignored everything around him.
Now Wang Chengen was not easy to disturb him, but after a while, Emperor Chongzhen was still in a daze.
This was surprising. As the candles beside the table were burning little by little, it seemed that when it was about to burn to the end, Emperor Chongzhen was still sitting there motionless and continued to stare blankly.
"Emperor." Wang Chengen called out again.
Emperor Chongzhen was still in a daze, which made Wang Chengen feel even more and more wrong: "Emperor, Emperor!"
Wang Chengen's voice increased by octave, and even Emperor Chongzhen still did not respond.
This really shocked Wang Chengen. Emperor Chongzhen could not be so, there is something wrong with it.
It was impossible that Emperor Chongzhen could not hear it after calling so many times. Especially at the end, he was almost shouting loudly.
But Emperor Chongzhen still did not respond, which really shocked Wang Chengen. He hesitated for a moment and wanted to reach out to touch him.
Who dares to act rashly in the emperor's dragon body? Even the personal eunuch Wang Chengen did not have the courage. So he was hesitating and didn't know what to do for a moment.
Think about it, if there is such a person suddenly, when you call him for a long time, he will not react at all. Moreover, he is not joking with you anymore.
Even, he was open his eyes. He just sat there motionless without blinking. Do you doubt whether his breathing had stopped?
Wang Chengen thought this was the case. He felt strange. If Chongzhen was not the emperor, Wang Chengen would definitely reach out and touch under his breath to see if Chongzhen was still breathing.
"Your Majesty, please say something to me, Your Majesty." Wang Chengen seemed to be begging.
At this moment, Emperor Chongzhen finally responded. He blinked his eyes first, then slowly turned his head.
It seemed that in an instant, Wang Chengen suddenly realized that Emperor Chongzhen's eyes were so old and so turbid.
Emperor Chongzhen seemed to have grown a few decades apart, although he was in middle age and was at his peak.
It became not the face of Emperor Chongzhen, but his eyes. Chongzhen's eyes were like an old man in his twilight years. His eyes were muddy and he shouted bitterly: "Here is Cheng'en."
Wang Chengen was shocked all over. Even the sound seemed to come from a distant place. It seemed that an old man with gray hair and almost exhausted oil was calling his name.
"Emperor, you, what's wrong with you?" Wang Chengen's lips trembled and he looked at Emperor Chongzhen with heartache.
An old eunuch who has been following Emperor Chongzhen since he was a child, Wang Chengen has been serving in the palace since Emperor Chongzhen became a prince. Now that Chongzhen has ascended to the great treasure, he has been staying with him day and night.
A eunuch actually has nothing to be attached to in this world. Eunuchs have no offspring and cannot do things between men and women. Life seems to be destined to be boring. Money and power seem to have become the only things they pursue.
For example, Liu Jin and Wei Zhongxian in the eunuch party. But there are also loyal servants like Wang Chengen. Wang Chengen may not have much ability and cannot control power. But he is loyal enough.
First of all, Wang Chengen was not greedy for money, and he also knew that money actually did not have much effect on a eunuch. Although as the chief supervisor of the inner court, Wang Chengen was not greedy for power. Whether it was the eunuchs and maids in the palace or the court officials, Wang Chengen always lowered his attitude and did not have the slightest domineering attitude.
For Wang Chengen, Emperor Chongzhen was everything for him. He lived by himself to serve his master.
Emperor Chongzhen suddenly became like this. He was still doing well before. Why did Emperor Chongzhen, who was reviewing the memorials in the Qianqing Palace, suddenly became crazy?
Fortunately, it was like time was going against the current. Emperor Chongzhen's turbid eyes finally gradually became clear. In his clear and bright eyes, a hint of joy and relief even appeared. Emperor Chongzhen, who came to life, seemed a little different.
Chapter completed!