Forcing me to keep vigil for your childhood sweetheart? Then I'll leave you.

Chapter 154 The Future of Firearms

"My suggestion is that you gather the materials first."

Lin Yi shook his head slightly. He also knew the disadvantages of making empty promises.

Some things sound great in the imagination, but are difficult to do in reality.

The "advanced" weapons he wanted were also limited by current materials.

Otherwise, if he could refine oil and develop an electric power system, Lin Yi would definitely give him hundreds of tanks and planes to enjoy.

But the materials and technology are too restrictive, so he simply can't go beyond technology.

Only on the basis of these can a certain degree of "transformation" be carried out.

"As for the materials, both Yu Jin and I will find a way to get them."

"Just speak your mind!"

The excitement on Prince Qing's face was beyond words. He wanted to know what other incredible things Lin Yi had in his head.

"Ok."

Hearing this, Lin Yi sighed, "I do have some ideas for things."

Then he found a piece of white paper.

Above it took a simple cannon.

"Bombs can't just explode in your hands; this kind can, too."

As Lin Yi spoke, he began to popularize the concept of "cannon" to them. "If you put gunpowder in the back, connect it to the fuse, and then put a big iron ball in the front, how far do you think it can fly?"

Upon hearing this, Prince Qing fell silent.

He had dealt with bombs so much, how come he couldn't come up with something like this?

Moreover, Prince Qing was quite familiar with things like gunpowder after training his troops, but he had no idea about things like cannons.

"This thing will change the function of the city wall."

Yu Jin frowned, trying his best to think about the cannon that Lin Yi mentioned.

"Throughout history, sieges have always consumed enormous amounts of energy... but this kind of thing..."

Prince Qing was stunned and kept thinking in his mind.

If such a thing really existed, then there would be no need for city walls!

And the way of war will change completely!

Then the two of them took a closer look at the cannon in Lin Yi's rough drawing.

In fact, the structure and principle are quite simple. As long as you have enough gunpowder and try the ratio of those ores, you can make it!

“This is one of a kind.”

Lin Yi slowly said, "Secondly, we can make some small things that soldiers can carry."

Then he started to paint the second one.

A tube with a stock and a trigger, and above the trigger is a slow-burning cotton thread.

"It's called a musket, and with a burning string hanging from it, it's called a matchlock."

He then simply explained the principle.

Prince Qing and Yu Jin were completely silent.

It was obvious that what Lin Yi came up with was very simple, but they just couldn't figure it out no matter how hard they tried.

"Lin Yi, since you are the inventor, I would like to hear how you use these."

Prince Qing nodded slightly. Familiar with bombs, he didn't need to think too much to know the value of what Lin Yi created.

Now I have to ask how to use it specifically.

After all, at long distances, bows and arrows are faster and more effective.

Although Lin Yi's matchlock gun is powerful, it is troublesome to change ammunition, which is a major shortcoming.

"It's very simple, just queue up and play."

Lin Yi blurted out, "Since we can only fire one shot, then we'll split them into four rows. The first two rows will stand and the other row will squat. After firing, they'll retreat to the back to reload and let the last two rows fire."

These very light-hearted words were indeed so "harsh" in the ears of Prince Qing and Yu Jin.

Obviously, fighting should be what they are most familiar with, but Lin Yi can find blind spots and come up with things that they can't even think of.

The cannon can be placed at the back for long-range attacks, while the musket can be lined up on the flanks for flanking attacks...

After these things are added to the army, they can be combined with Xuanwu vehicles and bombs to create more combinations and tactics...

"Lin Yi, how about my Ministry of War pay for it and you do it?"

Yu Jin spoke slowly.

But Lin Yi just shook his head and said, "I'm too busy."

"Anyway, I've given you the design."

"Why don't you find the materials and make it yourself?"

After hearing this, they had no choice but to give up these ideas.

At least, find the mine first!

"How about this, I'll stay in the capital for a while longer."

Prince Qing glanced at Yu Jin and then at Lin Yi, "Let's go find those mines. Then, Lin Yi, you can build a rail bike so that it will be easier to transport them."

"No problem, if you find it, it's not a big deal."

Lin Yi nodded.

After chatting briefly with Lin Yi about the past, the two were about to leave.

"By the way, Lin Yi, can we borrow Yang Jian and Huang Chang from you?"

Before leaving, Yu Jin suddenly thought of the original purpose he came here to do.

In fact, he wanted Yang Jian and Huang Chang to build an elite team in the capital.

No matter how good the equipment is or how it changes, elite armies will always be popular.

"This...I remember saying that the two of them can't enter the government?"

Lin Yi scratched his head as he spoke. He thought Yu Jin wanted these two people to go to the Ministry of War.

After all, the Ministry of War is currently facing a serious shortage of personnel. If Yang Jian and Huang Chang can become members of the Ministry of War, it will greatly strengthen the army's situation.

"No, no, no, I don't want them to go to the Ministry of War, at least not now."

Yu Jin waved his hand and said, "What I want is to borrow you two, just like before."

Only after hearing this did Lin Yi understand.

He wanted to emulate Prince Qing and use these two people to train the army.

What's more, judging from Yang Jian and Huang Chang's current performance, there is no need to doubt whether they will return to Yan State.

Therefore, Dayong's army can completely allow them to come into contact.

"Well, you guys can find them both yourself."

"I have no objection."

Lin Yi opened the door and walked around the Chamber of Commerce before he saw Huang Chang and Yang Jian playing poker.

"Huang Chang, Yang Jian, you have work to do."

As he spoke, Lin Yi asked Yu Jin to step forward.

"Although you cannot enter the Ministry of War now, I hope you can help me train some elites."

Hearing Yu Jin's words, Yang Jian and Huang Chang became excited all of a sudden.

They were bored and always wanted to find something to do, and now something happened.

The two of them really wanted it.

Then the two of them went to discuss the details with Yu Jin.

Prince Qing also left with him.

Lin Yi can finally continue designing well.

Three days later, he was designing the subsequent planning of the capital in his study, but heard Hao Zhong coming to visit again.

"Master Lin."

Hao Zhong walked in with a smile on his face.

"Didn't I tell you last time, Prime Minister, that all you have to do is work hard on your own?"

Before Lin Yi finished speaking, he saw Hao Zhong shaking his head.

"This isn't about that. I have something else I want to discuss with Master Lin."

“It’s mainly business.”

Hao Zhong said this, sat down at the table beside him and poured a cup of tea.

"As I recall, you officials shouldn't be able to do business, right?"

Although Lin Yi still had a smile on his face, he already had doubts in his heart.