Li Hanzhang was Li Hongzhang's biological brother, so there was naturally less trouble when interacting with him. With Zhang Peilun, his uncle, taking care of everything, Xu Jie was naturally happy to turn around and deal with other things. During his stay in Guangzhou, Li Hongzhang's

The reply was also sent to Zhiyuan, and this telegram agreed to cruise Nanyang

, Xu Jie, Peng Haifeng and others put their minds at ease. Xu Jie sent a few comments that he added later, while Peng Haifeng prepared according to Xu Jie's plan, just in case.

When Xu Jie finished handling the matters at hand and was about to rest for two days, an unexpected guest came to the Zhiyuan ship.

"My Excellency Liu Linxiang, the General Office of Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau. I came to visit Brother Ji Shi on the orders of Li Zhongtang and Mr. Zeng (Zeng Guoquan). If it is useful to visit the Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau, Brother Ji Shi just ask." Liu Linxiang smiled with a smile on his face.

said.

"It seems that money is really useful." Xu Jie said with a smile in his heart. This old Li purchased equipment from the Machinery Bureau controlled by the Hunan Clan. He did not get along with Li Hongzhang, but he did not want to quarrel with Zeng Guoquan (188), an old man from the Hunan Clan.

He served as the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi from 8 to 1890) naturally wanted to sell some face, and the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration, founded by the Hunan and Huai cliques, was naturally a good choice. On the one hand, as the Qing Dynasty's most powerful technology and large-scale

The largest arsenal, if the Jiangnan Bureau cannot satisfy it, there is no need to look for other factories, and this Liu Linxiang was recommended by Li Hongzhang back then. As an arsenal jointly created by both parties, whether it is the governor of Liangjiang, the governor of Zhili, or even the governor of Jiangsu

The governors all have the right to carry out a certain degree of management. This kind of multi-faceted management will naturally make the Jiangnan Bureau inefficient, but it also creates conditions for Li Hongzhang to intervene in the affairs of the Jiangnan Bureau.

"Master Liu is too polite. We in Beiyang do have a need, and we are purchasing in large quantities. I don't know if the Jiangnan Bureau can produce it." Xu Jie said politely.

"Brother Ji Shi, don't worry. As long as our Jiangnan Bureau can do it, it will meet Beiyang's needs." Liu Linxiang promised, after all, no one has trouble with money.

"My 12-inch naval gun in Beiyang Dingzhen has been used for 5 years. The wear and aging of the gun body caused by daily training has been very serious. I wonder if the Jiangnan Manufacturing Administration can provide 12-inch naval gun for our Beiyang Dingzhen 2 ship!

"Xu Jie asked.

"Brother Ji Shi, you are really good at timing. Our Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau is imitating the Armstrong-style 12-inch naval gun for Taiwan's turret. The gun is 35 feet long, has 36 rifle lines, and the bomb weight is 800 pounds. The propellant is 300 pounds of maroon medicine cake, or

The single-hole black medicine cake weighs 200 pounds and has a maximum range of 10,000 yards. The first artillery is expected to be built next year." Liu Linxiang said proudly.

"This is a very sharp weapon. Looking at the data, it is much more powerful than the 25 times Krupp cannon originally equipped on my Beiyang Dingzhen 2nd ship. The new cannon uses a 362kg 12-inch long bullet, and the original Dingzhen cannon

The gun is a 325kg 12-inch short

In terms of propellant, the new gun uses 132kg of maroon gunpowder, while the old gun uses 72kg of maroon gunpowder. From this, it seems that the power of the new gun must be much greater than that of the old German gun, not to mention that it is self-made by Beiyang. No.

Controlled by others." Xu Jiefei

Chang said with satisfaction. (The above data are all based on facts and may not be found on the Internet. Qualified book friends can find a book "China's Modern Weapons Industry" which has an introduction. Before the Sino-Japanese War of 1891-1891, the artillery of the Jiangnan Bureau was still very good.

Fierce) Historically

The Jiangnan Bureau manufactured a total of 4 such artillery pieces, 3 of which were used for the defense of Taiwan. These 3 cannons were shipped to Japan after the fall of Taiwan. Now Xu Jie is wondering how to get these 4 cannons.

What next? Build a few more doors!!

"The old Beiyang artillery weighs 31.5 tons, while the new artillery of our Jiangnan Bureau weighs 50 tons. I'm afraid Dingzhen's gun mounts and rotating equipment must be replaced, otherwise the new cannon cannot be installed." Liu

Linxiang was shocked and said.

"The servo equipment of the artillery will naturally need to be replaced with the gun. As for Dingzhen's original human-powered rotary steam engine-assisted fort rotation system, it must also be changed. My plan is to replace it with a new artillery, and at the same time replace the gun mount and other equipment, including the main turret at the lower part of the fort.

The rocker arm also needs to be replaced and replaced with a steam-powered hydraulic transmission rotation system." Xu Jie said, taking out a plan that had been revised many times.

"This is really a big project. The cost will be huge." Liu Linxiang said in surprise.

"You don't have to worry about the money issue, you just need to make a good cannon." Xu Jie said. "In addition, Xu has another request. I hope that the new cannon built by Mr. Liu for me in Beiyang can use smokeless gunpowder. As long as it can use smokeless gunpowder."

For pyrotechnic powder, we in Beiyang can add another 20,000 taels of silver for each cannon." Xu Jie stretched out two fingers and said.

"This new type of smokeless gunpowder has a much higher erosion effect on the barrel than maroon gunpowder. I'm afraid it will be quite difficult." Li Linxiang said awkwardly.

"High risk means high profit. At this time, it is related to the combat power of our Beiyang Pillar Shi Dingzhen 2 ships. If it can be successful, I Beiyang will be rewarded generously." Xu Jie directly moved Beiyang out. What he said was very clear. This was Li

It's up to you to decide what the middle hall means.

"Uh, okay, since it's the order from Master Zhongtang, Mr. Liu must do his best." Liu Linxiang bowed and said.

"Also, I wonder if Mr. Liu knows about the rapid-fire artillery that Western countries are equipping in large numbers recently?" Xu Jie continued to ask.

"As I know a little bit, this new type of rapid-fire cannon uses a retractable barrel, equipped with an elastic gun mount and smokeless gunpowder. The rate of fire is several times that of the old anti-tank cannon." Liu Linxiang said.

"I wonder if our Jiangnan Bureau can imitate the new 4.7-inch rapid-fire cannon and 6-inch rapid-fire cannon." Xu Jie asked. When the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1894 broke out in history, the Jiangnan Bureau had already imitated the 4.7-inch rapid-fire cannon using smokeless gunpowder.

12 doors, 6 of them

Xu Jie was transferred to Beiyang, but he was not equipped on the direct line battleships of Beiyang, and he was not able to play his role in the great battle of the Yellow Sea. This can not but be said to be a pity, but since Xu Jie has come to this era, so naturally, this kind of regret cannot be called

He happened.

"It is certainly possible to imitate the new rapid-fire cannon, but since it is an imitation, the required technical data, personnel and machinery will all cost money." Liu Linxiang said intermittently.

"Master Liu, since Master Zhongtang asked the Jiangnan Bureau to imitate weapons, it will naturally provide funds, but this funding is not free. There are strict regulations on how long it takes, how many guns to produce, and the cost of each gun.

.The specific written materials will be in your hands soon. If the Jiangnan Bureau cannot copy it, then I, the Tianjin Machinery Bureau, will borrow this order. You

But you must know that the 12-inch guns are only needed to anchor two battleships, while the new 4.7-inch and 6-inch quick-firing guns are needed by all our battleships up and down the Beiyang. Not only the old ships, but also the new battleships need to replace the guns. If

If they are well built, the warships in Nanyang, Fujian, and Guangdong may also have their guns replaced. Your Excellency should understand the profit and credit involved," Xu Jie said.

"Liu will do his best." Beiyang provided funds and made his own money to get promoted. Such a good thing was hard to find even with a lantern, so Liu Linxiang really had no reason to refuse.

"Then thank you, Mr. Liu." Xu Jie said politely, cupping his hands.

After sending Liu Linxiang away, Xu Jie breathed a sigh of relief. Under the operation of Lao Li and himself, Beiyang finally tied the Jiangnan Machinery Bureau to the chariot. If the Jiangnan Bureau can successfully help Beiyang complete the modification of Dingzhen, even if the Japanese

People bought a second-class ironclad ship, Dingzhen's newly refurbished 12

In-inch guns are enough to knock open the opponent's iron can. If the Jiangnan Bureau can mass-produce 4.7-inch and 6-inch rapid-fire guns, Japan's so-called elite dome-armored cruisers will also become vulnerable. With a large number of picric acid shells, Beiyang will definitely

Have the capital to fight the Japanese fleet.
Chapter completed!