"Now try the power of this mortar."

There was no problem with the mortar shells, and Xiao Ming immediately became itchy. With the increase in the degree of industrialization of the empire, the weapons developed by military factories are now getting closer and closer to the period of World War I. Of course, these weapons are becoming more and more complex in technology.

Moreover, the plan he handed over to the cabinet last time was not only about industrial and commercial construction, but also included the research and development of weapons related to military foreman.

This mortar is one of the products of this plan. In addition, after the firearm factory under Song Changping successfully manufactured the Changping machine gun, the technicians of the military factory began to focus on automatic weapons.

After all, the emergence of Changping machine guns has changed the situation on the battlefield. If other weapons are replaced with automatic weapons, the soldiers will be even more invincible when fighting.

At the same time, the problem of gun magazines was also included in the plan. He believed that the subsequent models of the Han-style rifle would be able to have magazines soon.

The artillery factory also has its own plans. After the mortar is manufactured, Chen Qi will have more projects to launch, and howitzers will be his next focus on slavery, because in the foreseeable future, it is estimated that positional wars will not be missing.

Compared with the powerful and multi-air howitzers, mortars still have their own limitations.

"Yes, the emperor."

After receiving Xiao Ming's order, Chen Qi immediately called the technicians and asked them to test the shooting.

At this time, two young technicians arrived in front of the mortar, one adjusted the angle of the mortar, and the other held the shells.

When the soldier who adjusted the angle gave his thumbs up and indicated that he was successful, another technician stuffed the shell in.

"Bang……"

With a dull sound, the mortar's body shook, and the base fluttered the surrounding dust.

At this time, the sound of shells cutting through the air sounded in Xiao Ming's ears. A few seconds later, fire and explosions appeared at the target with a white circle not far from the training ground, and then dust flew.

Xiao Ming observed the entire process through the telescope. Compared with the previous mortar shells, the mortar shells have much greater power and killing range.

"The weapon of the country." Xiao Ming smiled. With the mortar, the empire's actions in Nanyang were even more secure.

Then he asked, "How many mortars can the military factory provide in three months?"

"Back to the emperor, this kind of mortar has a simple structure and is very easy to produce. The three-month military workshop can provide 600 doors, and no matter how many there are, there is no need to do it." Chen Qi said.

Xiao Ming nodded. He understood what Chen Qi meant. With the ability of a military factory, it could produce more mortars, but mortars were one thing, and shells were one thing.

Even if he equips each soldier with a mortar, he must have sufficient shell supply.

Therefore, in any army, machine guns, artillery, mortars and other equipment have standards. The standard he gave to the Imperial Army was a regiment of seventy-two mortars, which was enough to ensure the firepower of a regiment, and no matter how much it was, it would be a waste.

"It's enough. I'll hand over all these mortars to the Southeast Military Region. I will ask the General Staff Department to send a group of soldiers to learn how to use mortars from your technicians." Xiao Ming looked relaxed. Although this mortar was not a heavyweight weapon, it was equivalent to a new fire strike weapon for a regiment and a company.

Satisfied with the performance of the mortar, Xiao Ming said: "The old rules are the personnel involved in the development of mortars this time, and when I go back, I will let the cabinet record it for you."

Chen Qi doesn't care about these merit points now. After all, the rewards he has received over the years are enough, and his life is very rich, and there are several manors in his family.

After pondering for a moment, he said, "Your Majesty, I don't want the merit points of the senior officials this time. The emperor will give these points to the young technicians. It's ashamed to say that the senior officials did not work much in the development of the mortar this time. They are the hard work of these young people who graduated from the academy. In the eyes of the senior officials, they are the hope of the future of the empire. We are the old friends who cannot take the honors on ourselves and want to give them the opportunity to stand out."

Chen Qi said that Xiao Ming's heart was in trouble. In his era, there were always some people who were meritorious and had good leadership and were incompetent in their subordinates. These people only knew how to take credit for promotion and were promoted. They were cold-eyed to their subordinates who were talented but not good at flattering themselves, destroying a group of young and promising young people.

After patting Chen Qi on the shoulder, Xiao Ming said, "It's really rare that you can have such an idea, I'm deeply pleased."

"Hehe." Chen Qi laughed and said, "If the officials take everything to him, there will be only one Chen Qi in this artillery factory. If they work hard to cultivate a group of people, there will be countless Chen Qi in the future. The accounts of the officials will still be very clear."

Xiao Ming nodded slightly, "As the saying goes, there are many students all over the world, this is also a kind of glory. It would be great if everyone thought like you, but I have always had clear rewards and punishments. I will not give you less than the share I should give you, and I will not treat the young people who have made contributions unfairly."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Chen Qi bowed.

Turning around and looking at the factory with the sound of mechanical sounds, Xiao Ming was very satisfied with this business. He said: "The mortar matter cannot be delayed. The soldiers on the front line are waiting for war. In addition, the development of other types of artillery must also keep up."

Chen Qi patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, the emperor, please guarantee that the mission will be completed."

When Xiao Ming heard this, he threw an admiring look and then turned around and left the military factory.

When he returned to the palace, Xiao Ming wanted to go back and rest, but Qian Dafu suddenly came out from a corner and followed Wang Xuan.

Xiao Ming frowned slightly, he knew that something must be in trouble again.

When he arrived at the Imperial Study room, Wang Xuan said directly: "Emperor, after the investigation of the subordinates, the rebellion that the country in Japan this time was a bitter plan directed and acted by Yamada Nobunaga and his confidant."

"Sure enough!"

Xiao Ming felt a fire in his heart, and the losers were never willing to give up. The reason why Yamada Nobunaga acted like a loyal dog was to wait for the dog chain to bite the winner when it was loose.

Wang Xuan said with a heavy expression: "What the officials did not expect was that the bitter scheme they directed and acted by themselves made the Japanese people believe it. Now there are very high calls for reform in Japan, and they have asked Yamada Nobunaga to cancel many policies to restrict private capital and completely follow our example in developing industry and commerce."
Chapter completed!