Under Ang Lee's command, five shells were fired one after another. The time it took to fire was several times faster than the previous artillery, and the firing frequency was greatly increased.
Moreover, due to the advanced recoil device, the artillery did not need to retreat, and the shooting accuracy was also increased accordingly. Every shell could accurately hit the designated target.
Ang Lee was very satisfied with the results of the experiment, and he praised and rewarded all the personnel involved in the research and development.
Next, it was naturally the problem of mass production. Previously, as many as 400 cannons had been cast, and they were equipped with seven artillery brigades and artillery schools.
Next, the production of front-bore cannons would be stopped completely, and the production capacity would be saved to produce breeches. Of course, there were also gun mounts installed with recoil devices.
After these advanced new cannons were equipped with the troops, the combat power of the artillery troops would be greatly improved. The existing front-bore cannons of the artillery troops could be used for training, and in the future, they could also be replaced by local troops. For example, some of the more important cities could be deployed with 50 cannons to deter the enemy who wanted to attack the city.
Of course, even if the development of the new cannons was successful, it would not stop Ang Lee from continuing to develop cannons. There was no end to learning. The development of new equipment, new machinery, and new weapons could not be stopped, because the greater the technological gap, the greater the threat to potential enemies. It was even possible to achieve a battle with zero casualties. At the cost of no casualties on one's side, all the enemies would be eliminated.
Zero casualties had now become Ang Lee's ultimate goal. In order to achieve this goal, a certain scale of mechanized corps must be formed.
When the mechanized corps was successfully formed in the future, the military strength of the Tang Empire could easily dominate the entire planet. No force could shake it, and zero casualties would naturally come.
In the blink of an eye, the Chinese New Year was coming again. The weather became cold, and it snowed heavily. Everywhere in the Tang Empire was covered in snow.
However, the millions of laborers and craftsmen who were responsible for building the railway continued to build the railway enthusiastically. They had to hurry up and build the railway as soon as possible. In this way, it would be more convenient for them to travel in the future.
In the research and development center, all the craftsmen and talents were methodically developing better equipment to meet the needs of life and production.
And on this winter day before the New Year, good news came from Luoyang. Under the joint efforts of thousands of craftsmen and laborers, the Grand Canal Railroad Bridge was successfully closed, and the Sishui Bridge had long since been completed.
The Sishui Bridge was a single-story bridge, not worth mentioning, but the Grand Canal Bridge was a double-story bridge, several times larger than the Luoshui Bridge. The train tunnel at the bottom was five li long, and the road bridge above was seven or eight li high, requiring at least an hour to walk.
Of course, Li Longji wanted to take a look at the grand canal bridge. After all, now that there was a railway, it would only take twelve hours to reach Luoyang City, and it would only take a few hours on horseback from Luoyang City's railway station to the grand canal bridge.
It was very convenient to go back and forth, and the railway didn't feel bumpy at all. The carriage, which had been installed with a spring damping system, also had very little bumps. Thus, the journey wasn't painful at all, and he could even see the scenery along the way. It was like relaxing, so Li Longji was naturally very willing to go out.
The ministers had no reason to object. It would only take a short time to go back and forth, and it wouldn't delay state affairs. A few days wouldn't cause any major changes in the capital.
The Emperor's imperial carriage left as soon as it said it would, and on a snowy day, it arrived at the majestic Grand Canal Railroad Bridge.
Li Longji was already very satisfied when he passed by the Luoshui Bridge and the Sishui Bridge, but when he reached the Grand Canal Railroad Bridge, Li Longji realized that the Luoshui Bridge really wasn't much, and the Sishui Bridge was even worse. The Grand Canal Railroad Bridge in front of him was the truly grand bridge.
Because the weather was too cold and there was still heavy snow outside, Li Longji didn't have a second chance along the way, even when he reached the bridge.
Not only was the new imperial carriage installed with a spring damping system, but the sides and back were also installed with tempered medicinal jade. Sitting in the carriage, one could clearly see everything outside.
The Emperor's carriage made a trip down the lower level of the bridge and ran back and forth three or four times on the upper level of the road. Especially at the highest point, it stopped for a long time.
This time, Ang Lee also accompanied him and was responsible for explaining the various situations of the bridge to Li Longji.
As the new year was almost here, Li Longji couldn't stay in Luoyang City for long. He could only enjoy the view and go back, preparing to receive the envoys from various countries at the Hanyuan Palace. In addition, there were many tedious matters that required his personal attention.
When the imperial carriage left, it was the night before, and on the night of the second day, Li Longji had already boarded the train and was about to return.
The round trip took less than two days. At the same time, he didn't miss any rest. For two nights, he slept comfortably on the train.
Outside the gate of a courtyard in the south of Chang 'an City, a petite woman carrying a one-year-old child paced back and forth in front of the gate. After hesitating for a long time, she began to knock on the door.
"Young lady, who are you looking for?"
The servant who opened the door was puzzled. He had never seen this young lady carrying a child before. Looking at her shabby clothes, she looked like a beggar.
"Wait, I'll get you a hot bun."
The quality of the servants in Ang Lee's mansion was relatively high. This was also the result of Ang Lee's long-term education. They had learned to be kind and charitable. When they saw poor people without food, they had to give some food to help them tide over the difficulties.
"Wait, is this Ang Lee's house?"
The young lady asked nervously.
"How dare you! How can a woman like you call Alang's name? I was kind enough to give you a hot bun, but you …"
"Why are you quarreling so early in the morning? If outsiders see this, they will think that we are bullying others."
Zhao Liu walked to the gate and stopped the servant when he heard his agitated voice.
"This young lady, how dare you …"
The servant hurriedly told him the truth.
Zhao Liu nodded and asked the servant to go to the side. He stepped forward, looked at the young lady in front of him, and asked in a low voice, "Who are you? Do you know my family's Alang? "
"Yes, yes, this child is …"
The young lady was none other than Man Man, whom Ang Lee met when he was flirting with girls in Cuandi. She suddenly ran to Chang 'an because something serious happened to her family. Her parents died unexpectedly. She was a young lady with no one to rely on. With the help of her neighbors in the same village, she struggled to reach Chang' an.
Of course, this was only the general situation she told. As for how many unfortunate things she had experienced in the past two years, only she knew.
"Young lady, what you said is true. You can't talk about such a big thing. It will ruin our Alang's reputation."
Zhao Liu asked again cautiously.
"Of course, all of this is true. You have to believe me."
"Well … Alang is not here now, and I …"
Zhao Liu was in a dilemma and did not know what to do.
"I live in the run-down temple next to the Shili Pavilion. You can have the child. If he doesn't want me, please raise the child. I can die in peace."
Man Man shoved the girl into Zhao Liu's arms and ran away.
"Wah wah wah …"
The little girl cried when she saw that her mother did not want her anymore.
"Why did you run away? I am a man holding a child. This, this, this …"
Zhao Lu hugged the little girl, not knowing whether to chase or carry her back, anxiously pacing back and forth, but Man Man had already run far away, leaving only deep footprints on the snow.
"Steward Zhao, why are you holding a child? Madam is looking for you."
Grass looked a little unhappy when he finally found Zhao Liu after searching for a long time.
"Grass, you came at the right time. Help me hold the child."
Zhao Liu quickly walked to Grass as if he had seen his savior.
Cao 'er hastily dodged backwards and hastily asked, "Steward Zhao, who is this little girl? She looks like a child from a poor family. "
"Slap her. She is Alang's child."
Zhao Liu said casually and then regretted it. After all, the child's origin was not clear. A young woman's words could not prove anything.
"Alang's child? This … Okay, give the child to me! She is crying because of you. "
Grass took the child and strode to the main house.
"What should I do? If Madam asks, how should I answer? Ah! What is this! "
Zhao Liu was anxious and walked in circles. He frowned and walked to the main house.
"Madam, Madam, I brought back a child."
Grass carried the little girl and walked into the main house.
"Grass, whose child is this? Why did you bring her here?"
Yan Ruyu was shocked. She looked at the baby who was still crying in surprise.
"Hehehe, Steward Zhao said that she is Alang's child. Interesting!"
Cao 'er blurted out her thoughts without thinking.
"Alang's child? Where is Steward Zhao? "
Yan Ruyu was shocked. She had never heard that Ang Lee had a mistress outside. How could a child suddenly appear?
Zhao Liu was very helpless and could only tell the truth. However, he did not tell her that Man Man's wife lived in a ruined temple ten miles away. He only intended to tell this to Ang Lee.
"How could there be such a thing? I have never heard him mention it!"
Yan Ruyu frowned and felt that this matter was a little strange. However, seeing that the child in front of her looked similar to Ang Lee, she had to believe it.
"Grass, bring two people to the bathroom. Wash the child well and change her into clean clothes."
Yan Ruyu ordered softly. There were clothes for one-year-old children in the mansion. Although Guo 'er was less than one year old now, Yan Ruyu had prepared some bigger clothes in advance.
"Yes, Madam. Baby, don't cry, don't cry."
Grass carried the little girl and walked to the bathroom. She was still a child and felt that it was very interesting to carry a baby.
"Is this little girl really my husband's child?"
Yan Ruyu frowned and was still not sure.
At noon, Li Longji and the rest finally arrived in Chang 'an City and entered the palace. Ang Lee rushed back to the residence anxiously because he had promised Yan Ruyu that he would go home directly after returning to the capital.
"Alang, you are back! Just now … "
Zhao Liu hurried to welcome him.
"Alright, I will go and see Madam first. If there is anything else, we can talk later."
Ang Lee ignored Zhao Liu and strode towards the main residence.
"Madam, I am back."
Ang Lee shouted the moment he entered the main residence.
"Hello, Alang."
Grass chuckled and ran away quickly.
"What is going on today? Everyone is a little strange."
Ang Lee walked into the bedroom with a puzzled heart.
"Husband, you are back!"
Yan Ruyu winked at Ang Lee, but her expression was a little strange.
"What is going on today? Zhao Liu and Grass are not normal. Madam is not normal either!"
Ang Lee said as he walked towards Yan Ruyu, but found two babies lying on the bed next to her.
"Madam, whose children are these?"
Ang Lee was shocked and hurried over to see what was going on.
"Husband, look carefully. These two children look so alike! Especially their eyes and mouths. "
Yan Ruyu said with a hint of jealousy in her voice.
"Eh, they do look alike. This is …"
Ang Lee was a little confused. Why did a daughter suddenly appear?
"Someone sent the child here and said that she is your daughter."
Yan Ruyu said as she looked at Ang Lee, trying to find an answer from Ang Lee's eyes.
"My daughter, why is she here? She shouldn't be so young!"
Ang Lee first thought of Tang Er, but Tang Er should be two years old. The child in front of him looked only one year old. Moreover, Tang Er was the princess of Dongnu Province. It was impossible for someone to send her here just like that.
"Husband, you have a daughter? How many people are you hiding outside?"
No matter how educated and reasonable Yan Ruyu was, she still had the most basic jealousy. In her impression, Ang Lee had never been a womanizer. Moreover, he doted on her very much. He was a very good man. Now, the image of a playboy gradually emerged in Yan Ruyu's mind.
"Madam, I am not hiding anyone! It's just … "
Ang Lee didn't know how to explain. His mind was a little confused now. He began to try to recall what he had done in the past few years.
"Alang, Alang, King Guichang wants to see you."
At this moment, Ang Lee heard a familiar title.
"King Guichang, why is she here?"
Ang Lee didn't know whether to cry or laugh. He hadn't figured out the origin of the child in front of him, and Zhao Yefu came again. This time, it was even more chaotic and difficult to explain.
"King Guichang, isn't she the beautiful Queen Dong of Dongnu Province?"
Yan Ruyu suddenly remembered who King Guichang was.
"Madam, I will go out to greet her. You rest first. I will explain when I come back."
Ang Lee comforted Yan Ruyu and stepped out to greet Zhao Yefu.
In the main hall of the courtyard, Ang Lee saw a familiar background. It was Zhao Yefu, and there was a child beside him. She was looking at him in a daze and tugging at the corner of Zhao Yefu's clothes to remind him that someone was coming.
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