Li Xin had a general understanding of the situation in Dongning Prefecture.
In the past year, the development has been quite rapid, and a very good foundation has been laid.
However, if we're talking about rapid development, it's Dongning City's industrial system that's truly remarkable!
The twelve blast furnaces for ironmaking and the four traditional reverberatory furnaces for steelmaking operated around the clock. They could produce 64,000 jin of wrought iron and 12,000 jin of steel every day.
Such a massive steel production is sufficient to support the current steel demand in Dongning City!
In present-day Dongning City, not only military production requires a large amount of steel, but even some daily necessities require a large amount of steel.
With the significant increase in steel production, iron farm tools became increasingly cheaper.
The newly relocated people to Dong Ninh province also had enough money to buy farming tools.
It will be much easier to clear land and plant crops next year.
Furthermore, the steel plant also added a wire rod factory to manufacture steel bars.
The timber-framed concrete that was originally used on the city walls has been replaced with reinforced concrete.
The strength of the building has also been greatly improved!
Li Xin also expressed his appreciation for the achievements of Dongning Steel Plant.
What excited Li Xin even more was that the Dongning Manufacturing Bureau had also made remarkable achievements.
The artillery bureau increased its monthly production from sixteen cannons to eighteen.
Moreover, the Artillery Bureau also used new steel to develop a lighter cannon and was preparing to put it into production.
Eighteen cannons a month—that's quite an astonishing output!
Li Xin could also use so many cannons to form a city defense force and a field assault force!
When that time comes, Dongning City will no longer be afraid of being attacked by grassland bandits!
The gunpowder bureau also accumulated a large stockpile of gunpowder.
The production of thunderclaps has reached 300 per day.
What pleased Li Xin even more was that the Thunderclap Bomb had undergone several upgrades.
The wooden-handled grenade that Li Xin found in the intelligent technology is also under development and will soon be completed.
"Your Highness,"
Pan Yi, the head of the gunpowder bureau, said, "Recently, the technicians at the gunpowder bureau have been working hard to overcome the technical challenges of wooden-handled grenades."
Technicians and researchers also studied methods for making new types of gunpowder.
"We aim for a successful trial by next summer!"
"good!"
Li Xin nodded and said, "We can't rush the wooden-handled grenades and the new gunpowder; we'll take it slowly."
Now, your first priority is to ensure the production of bombs and fixed-pack gunpowder.
These are the prerequisites for ensuring the current combat effectiveness of the Prince's Guard!
"Your Highness,"
Pan Yi said, "Recently, the gunpowder bureau has been able to produce three hundred thunderbolts and one hundred fixed-pack gunpowder packages every day."
The needs of the front lines can still be met!
The warehouse is also quite well-stocked!
"That's good!"
Li Xin nodded in satisfaction.
From last year to now, in just over a year, Li Xin has been able to gain a foothold in Dongning City and fight back against the grassland bandits, thanks to the widespread use of gunpowder technology.
This is also the fundamental guarantee for Li Xin's foothold!
After all, Dongning currently doesn't have many people, with only over 10,000 soldiers.
To ensure the safety of Dongning Province with more than 10,000 people, we must rely on new technologies!
New crossbow!
gunpowder!
artillery!
Even firearms!
Li Xin turned to look at Xu Hedou, the head of the Musketeers Bureau, and asked, "Head Xu, how is the work at the Musketeers Bureau going?"
"Your Highness,"
Xu Hedou replied, "During this period, the Musketeers Bureau has successfully trial-produced five muskets."
It's already ready for use on the battlefield!
Based on the trial production results, we are continuously improving the production process, and the standardized production methods for some components have been determined.
There are also some important components whose production processes are still being finalized.
During this time, the workers at the Musketeers Bureau were also busy working on improvements.
"We aim to finalize the production process for all components before spring to ensure mass production of the muskets!"
Li Xin's eyes lit up upon hearing Xu Hedou's words.
The flintlock musket has been successfully prototyped!
Moreover, the mass production process is almost finalized!
This means that Dongning Province is about to enter the firearms era!
Li Xin was naturally delighted with such good news!
"Not bad, not bad!"
Li Xin pointed at Xu Hedou and said with a smile, "Xu Hedou, you did a good job!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness!"
Xu Hedou clasped his hands in greeting and replied, "Your Highness, the musket has been successfully prototyped, but it has not yet been named."
Please, Your Highness, name the musket!
"A name?"
Li Xin stroked his chin, pondering for a moment.
This flintlock musket is an improved version of the Brownbes flintlock musket.
However, such a name is too difficult to pronounce and is naturally not suitable for use now.
After thinking it over, Li Xin said, "Since these muskets are produced by our Dongning Manufacturing Bureau, let's call them Dongning-made flintlock muskets!"
Dongning-made flintlock muskets!
Made in Dongning!
This gun model has become the most well-known firearm in Dongning Province!
"Thank you for bestowing this name upon me, Your Highness!"
Xu Hedou quickly expressed his gratitude.
“Xu Hedou,”
Li Xin waved his hand and said, "These Dongning-made products will be in mass production soon. If there is a shortage of workers, let us know as soon as possible."
The Prince's Mansion will continue to strongly support the work of the Musketeers Bureau!
Once mass production begins, output must be increased!
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