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In fact, there is a record of the production method of granulated gunpowder in the Military Biography: To make gunpowder, use five pounds of saltpeter, one pound of yellow, and one pound of eggplant ash for each ingredient.
The above seven kilograms of saltpeter, yellow, and ash are divided into three troughs and grinded for 5,500 times before coming out of the trough.
For each three kilograms of medicine, use one kilogram of good shochu, turn it into mud, and put it into the trough, then grind it a hundred times and get it out of the trough.
Mix it into grains, as big as yellow rice or mung beans.
It must be put into people's hands so that they don't feel hot.
Unfortunately, historically this type of granulated gunpowder was not recognized by the court, and the official black powder was still in powder form.
Of course Zhu Cixiang wants to change this situation.
He wrote down the method of making granulated gunpowder and gave it to Gao Hongtu, saying: "Da Sikong asked his subordinates to make gunpowder according to this method, and then they can meet my requirements."
Gao Hongtu took the granulated gunpowder formula with trembling hands, thinking how could His Majesty the Emperor know about such a thing?
Ming Dynasty gave birth to a carpenter emperor, could it be that there will also be a medicine emperor?
No, no, no, this idea is too scary.
Gao Hongtu shook his head continuously.
It must be a method given by God.
Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, so it is reasonable for God to pass it on personally.
"I respectfully obey your Majesty's orders."
Zhu Cihong was still very satisfied with Gao Hongtu's attitude.
Although this person is a little less capable, he is very down-to-earth and willing to work.
As the saying goes, diligence can make up for weakness, as long as he can run the Firearms Department according to his own wishes, Zhu Cixang's trust and authority will be in vain.
"There is one more thing Da Sikong needs to pay attention to.
This method of making granulated gunpowder must not be leaked.
If I know who leaks the formula, the strict national laws will not condone it."
Granulated gunpowder has a wide range of uses.
It can not only be used with firearms, but can also be used to make explosive packets.
Although the explosive performance of black powder is not as good as that of chemical gunpowder, it can still exert considerable power as long as it is used properly.
Neither Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong nor the Manchu Qing Dynasty mastered the preparation method of granulated gunpowder.
This was a major advantage of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Cixiang certainly does not want this advantage to be lost due to human reasons.
Therefore, he made it clear to Gao Hongtu directly and asked him to take charge of defense matters.
After explaining this, Zhu Cihong left the Ministry of Industry and moved to the Huangming Military Academy.
On the one hand, he wanted to see how the students at the military academy were studying recently, and on the other hand, he wanted to meet Zheng Chenggong alone.
Not long ago, Zheng Zhilong wrote back, expressing his firm support for the idea of the Emperor Huangming Trade Chamber of Commerce.
Although Zhu Cixiang understood that relying on the Zheng family to go to sea was not a long-term solution.
But now Zheng Zhilong must use it.
Zheng Chenggong is undoubtedly the most important trump card in Zhu Cixiang's hand.
Although Zheng Zhilong is selfish by nature, he will not disown his relatives unless forced to do so.
After arriving at Huangming Military Academy, Zhu Cixi cordially expressed condolences to the students studying at the military academy.
There are two main groups of students in the Huangming Military Academy.
One is the nephew of each warlord leader, and the other is the young talents that Zhu Cixi collected based on his understanding of history.
People such as Zhang Huangyan and Lu Xiangguan are all worthy of cultivation.
Zhu Cixiang firmly believed that these people could seamlessly connect after graduating from the Huangming Military Academy and be directly assigned to serve as officers in the Shence Army.
Of course, the most important thing right now is for them to receive systematic military theoretical training.
The content of this part was naturally written down by Zhu Cihong, and then compiled into a volume by a specialized scribe.
In this way, Zhu Cixiang can ensure that military academy students are exposed to the purest military theory.
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When the emperor arrived, everyone was nervous, and Zheng Chenggong was no exception.
Especially since the emperor wanted to summon him alone, it took him several deep breaths to calm down.
"I came today just to ask if what Nan Anbo wrote in his reply is true."
"Your Majesty, what my father said is absolutely true.
I, the Zheng family, are willing to serve the Ming Dynasty to the death."
Zheng Chenggong was not stupid.
He understood that the emperor asked him this just to test.
Although he understood that his father's promise may be good in words, but he may hide his secrets for various reasons in actual implementation, but at least he could not hesitate at all when making a promise to the emperor.
As for my father, I can only give some advice.
"I heard that you have an uncle named Zheng Hongkui."
Zhu Cixiang mentioned it calmly.
"Your Majesty, this is the student's fourth uncle."
"I intend to put him in charge of the business affairs of the Huangming Trading Chamber of Commerce in the Fujian Sea, so that Nan Anbo can concentrate on coastal defense."
Zhu Cixiang put forward this idea after careful consideration.
When Zheng Zhilong wanted to surrender to the Qing Dynasty, both Zheng Hongkui and Zheng Chenggong strongly opposed it.
In the end, Zheng Zhilong insisted on surrendering to the Qing Dynasty.
From this we can see that Zheng Hongkui still has a bottom line.
Zhu Cixiang did not need Zheng Hongkui to side with the court.
He only hoped that this person could take away part of Zheng Zhilong's power.
In this way, even if Zheng Zhilong does have second thoughts in the future, it won't be completely out of control.
"Your Majesty doesn't know something.
My fourth uncle has always followed my father in advocating military affairs.
But I believe that my father will understand the court's painstaking efforts."
The matter was so important that Zheng Chenggong couldn't answer Zhu Cixi directly, so he had no choice but to make up an excuse to deal with it first.
Because no one knows better than him that his father is captured by the military and financial power.
If the imperial court sends someone to Fujian to handle the affairs of the Huangming Trade Chamber of Commerce, he will definitely face strong resistance from his father.
But what if this person is replaced by his own uncle?
Zheng Chenggong knew that among his many uncles, his fourth uncle was the most respected by his father.
Maybe my father will agree Although the prestige of the imperial court is not as high as it was a few decades ago, it is still a imperial court after all.
If his father directly rejected the emperor's request, Zheng Chenggong really didn't know how he would deal with himself.
That's why he didn't say anything dead, leaving room for change.
"Well, I believe in Nan Anbo."
Zhu Cihong gave Zheng Chenggong a step forward and took the initiative to change the topic: "I heard that you were born in Hirado Domain."
Zheng Chenggong was stunned for a moment and said subconsciously: "Your Majesty knows about the Hirado Domain."
He regretted it as soon as he said it.
The one who asked him questions was the Emperor.
It would be very disrespectful for me to go into my own answer.
Even if the emperor doesn't know, he can't tell it.
If you know it, you should shout out that Your Majesty is wise.
"You don't have to be surprised.
Although I have never been to Japan, I have seen the map.
The Hirado Domain is the largest domain in Japan."
"Your Majesty is wise.
The student was indeed born in the Hirado Domain, but when he was six years old, he returned to Fujian at the request of his father."
Zheng Chenggong thought about it and answered carefully.
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Zhu Cixiang knew that Japan during this period basically only did business with the Ming Dynasty and the Dutch.
In this aspect of the Ming Dynasty, it was basically the Zheng family.
"I want to know what the ships from South Amber to Japan are carrying."
Zhu Cixiang said half-jokingly
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