"This is too scary. The West indeed still has a barbarian temperament." Luo Xingchen said with raised lips.

In the eyes of the Central Plains people, the West used to be barbarians.

However, since the collapse of the last unified dynasty, the Southern Dynasty, the world has been in chaos and fragmented into several countries of different sizes. Since then, the Central Plains has been weak.

However, the West has entered the Age of Discovery, and its science and technology and culture are developing rapidly, and now they are vaguely superior to the Central Plains.

The once barbarian has now transformed into a big shot in the eyes of many people.

But Luo Xingchen doesn’t think so…

In his opinion, in addition to being in a leading position in technology and other aspects, the West is actually still the same barbarian habits as they once were.

What they pursue is always that the weak eat the strong, and might makes right!

It's useless to talk about benevolence and justice when dealing with them.

You must let them see the real power before they will be convinced.

"I'll try the firecracker and see what's going on."

Luo Xingchen lowered his head and glanced at the firecrackers of different specifications placed on the stage, and first chose a new Western firecracker.

Try others first, then try your own.

After a while, Luo Xingchen shook his sore arms and already came to a conclusion in his mind.

"It's indeed good. Our new fire gun is made of better materials and can be used for a longer time. At the same time, the cooling time is also shorter."

Luo Xingchen was quite satisfied. Technically speaking, his new fire gun was indeed better.

Don't underestimate this technological progress. In a real battle, a little more technological progress may be the difference between life and death.

"How many of these fire guns can be produced now? Can they be sent to the front line in a short time?" Luo Xingchen asked.

"Hey, it's hard to say. At present, this kind of steel is difficult to produce. If you want to mass-produce it, I'm afraid it won't be possible." Shen Yicong shook his head and sighed.

"Isn't a new steel factory already built?" Luo Xingchen frowned.

Some time ago, a new steel factory was built on the outskirts of Beijing, near the moat. Iron ore and coal can be transported nearby through the river, which is very convenient.

"They can only produce ordinary steel there. They can't produce this kind of special steel for making new fire guns." Shen Yicong said.

"So, the science and technology park only has limited preparations?" Luo Xingchen said.

"Yes, we can currently produce about a hundred of them, with a maximum of three to four hundred a year, and that's it. This is still an all-out effort." Shen Yicong said with a wry smile.

"Okay, then send the existing ones to my house. In addition, I will reward the craftsmen and technicians involved in this matter. I will give an extra sum of money." Luo Xingchen said.

"Sir, I'm afraid this is not necessary."

"Why?"

"The emperor has already given rewards and issued imperial edicts to commend us, but we need to keep them secret and cannot tell them." Shen Yicong said.

"The emperor's reward does not affect my reward. It will be handled as originally planned." Luo Xingchen said.

"Okay." Shen Yicong stopped being pretentious. Who wouldn't be happy if he could get more rewards? Besides, none of these technicians and craftsmen have families, and they also hope that their families will live a good life.

"The steel for new-style fire guns is difficult to produce, but what about the steel for new-style warships?"

In fact, what Luo Xingchen is most concerned about is not the new guns, he is concerned about the steel production of the new warships.

Compared with the new firecrackers, the amount of steel consumed by the new warships is far greater than that of the new firecrackers.

If the entire external structure of a ship is made of steel, how much will it cost?

"It's not enough. The steel required for new warships is lower than the steel required for new fire guns, but the basic corrosion resistance, strength and toughness, etc., must be met."

Shen Yicong sighed again.

There is no way, the people in Science and Technology Garden have tried their best, and the newly built factory has also tried its best, but the situation is like this, many things cannot be solved in one go.

"Just do your best. If you need anything, just ask someone to tell me."

Luo Xingchen left a message and did not stop at the Science and Technology Garden, but quietly left through the back door.

…

In the pavilion.

The cold wave in the north is still coming continuously. Although spring has entered, the discomfort caused by the late spring cold is real.

Feng Qingyan was sitting in the pavilion, surrounded by screens to block the wind. A stove was beside him, letting out hot steam.

There is a pot of tea boiling on the stove.

When Feng Qingyan drinks tea, he likes to drink freshly brewed tea. Even though he is outside in the pavilion at this time, his habit has not changed.

At this time, a person hurriedly came outside and entered the pavilion.

The person who came was the man in the black turban. He said with a smile on his face: "I tell you, young master, this hunting operation is completed."

"Oh? What's the method?" Feng Qingyan's eyes lit up and he asked immediately.

"Those nuns have all been killed."

"Cut the grass and roots, leaving no one behind!"

The black turban held everything in his hands and stared.

"Yes, it is indeed good news."

Feng Qingyan raised his eyebrows and said happily.

What happened to Qiao Yun last time made him very angry. Those who betrayed him would not be able to survive. However, due to busy affairs, he did not have time to deal with it.

After the assassination attempt on Feng Tiyi failed this time, Feng Qingyan thought of trying a few easy targets first.

Facts have proved that the power of the imperial court is also limited and cannot cover everything.

In this way, there will be room for him to operate.

"Now that the matter has been settled, don't go out anytime soon. Just wait for the things we prepared to start."

What Feng Qingyan means is that these people in the family have been exposed. If someone discovers them when they go out, they will be in big trouble.

After all, killing someone in the capital is not a big deal, but killing an entire family must be a big deal.

He can't let anyone take advantage of him.

"Master, what do people over there say? Didn't we agree to start before the Dragon Boat Festival?" asked the black turban.

"We haven't set a specific time yet, we are still discussing it," Feng Qingyan said calmly.

They are all ready, but preparation is one thing and actually launching it is another.

The so-called plan cannot keep up with changes. No matter how good the arrangements are in advance, they cannot keep up with the changes in the current situation.

"Your Majesty, you have ordered that each of the twelve newly-confessed princes train a team of 100 people for a period of three months. After three months, they will compete in team battles." Feng Qingyan said.

"Master, isn't this the form of a imperial guard competition? The twelve princes, they are not generals, why are they asked to train a team of a hundred people?" The black turban was confused.

When choosing a successor, the emperor should consider the ability of the princes to govern the country, rather than their ability to conduct military strategy.

What's more, training a hundred-man army is not a military strategy at all.
Chapter completed!