Chapter 2215 A start
Near the Qinling Mountains, deep in the mountains and old forests.
There are sentry posts on the surrounding hills, and soldiers stand among them with weapons, and their eyes sweep across the foot of the mountain from time to time, paying more attention to some places where people can hide.
This is a base for Fei Qian to test gunpowder, so it is often full of gunpowder and earth-shattering. The birds and animals in the surrounding woods have long been forced to retreat, and escaped from this terrifying place far away.
One person in the wild is insignificant, even bugs can go to the front if they want to go to the front, and go to the back if they want to go to the back, but if a group of people are in the wild and have sharp weapons, then the reverse is true, even if Even wolves, tigers and leopards should stay away from it, otherwise the chrysanthemum will be hard to protect.
『By the way, how is the ship building on Xuanwu Lake going? 』Fei Qian smiled and looked at the craftsmen who were busy preparing in the middle of the open space, and asked Tai Shi Mingdao.
True ship.
A ship with wheels.
It is not an easy task to build a ship, just like Cao Cao lost a lot of boats in the Battle of Chibi with the power of the whole country. Lots of wood, not so many suitable places to build ships...
Fei Qian can only accumulate slowly now, anyway, there are not many places where boats are needed.
『Two ships have been built...the third ship is under construction...』 Tai Shiming replied, "It’s just the wood... mainly the big bones of the ship... Some were transported from Sichuan and Shu, but the journey is far away, and secondly, it needs to be dried in the shade..."
Tai Shiming babbled, like a housekeeper complaining about her own problems, Fei Qian could only nod, and there was no good way to immediately change Tai Shiming''s difficulties.
Thousands of years of experience can replace the growth of nature?
Advanced knowledge can make trees grow wildly against the laws of nature?
Because the Zhou Dynasty wanted to build palaces and tombs, the Qin Dynasty also wanted to build them, and the Han Dynasty also wanted to build them, so in the Sanfu area of ??Chang''an, and even in the Qinling Mountains, all the big trees in areas that people can set foot in and barely climb , had been felled so completely that now Fiqian wanted some suitable keel bones and had to turn his eyes to the south.
Afforestation, water and soil conservation...
Fei Qian exhaled slightly. To be a heartless bastard, it is easy to only know how to toss. Once you want to get things done, you will naturally be able to avoid all kinds of troubles.
If a person is alive, he should not be afraid of trouble.
After all, sometimes, trouble also represents a kind of progress.
With new technology, new ones are naturally needed. This is like electronic products in later generations. When there are new people, the old ones are forgotten.
The current progress is in gunpowder.
The purification of gunpowder and the more powerful nitroglycerin, etc., because basic subjects such as physical chemistry have not yet met the requirements, so that although there are ideas, there is no relevant basis to support them, so I can only do some shallow filtration and purification , As for the more precise ratio, etc., we can only wait for the follow-up technological development.
There are grenadiers in the Fei submarine army, but even if they are cautious, there are still many problems, such as keeping gunpowder is not easy, and manual operation is also very dangerous, and the mental pressure on the grenadiers themselves is also great. If you are a little careful...
So basically, Feiqian is still in a relatively cautious attitude towards the distribution of gunpowder. It is only distributed during wartime, and then recycled after the war to avoid some troublesome matters.
Plus throwing with manpower, there will inevitably be problems with strength. Not everyone can have the same strength from the beginning to the end, and they can throw wherever they want. Therefore, improving it to mechanical throwing is more or less a reasonable direction.
There are two ways of mechanical throwing, one is a parabola similar to a trebuchet, and the other is an ejection similar to a ballista. Both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. The throwing stone is mainly used for throwing kerosene, while the ballista is mainly used for projecting gunpowder. Today, Fei Qian came to watch the experimental results of Tai Shiming during this period of time.
『My lord, please take a look...』 Tai Shiming pointed to the two equipment in the field and introduced, "Because the catapult and the ballista are both cumbersome and heavy, and it is not easy to transfer them. Inspired by the lord''s steamer, I specially made a wheeled vehicle to try it..."
"The two carts are about the size of luggage. Although they are smaller than before, and the throwing distance is also slightly reduced, they can be carried along with the army. There is no need to cut down trees to build them, and they can be deployed directly. It is quite convenient..." Taishi Mingyi said these When it comes to things, there are a lot of words, "Originally I wanted to use all steel, but it was too heavy and difficult to transfer. In the end, I only used machine extension arms, etc... The rest is still wood, covered with cowhide, and poured water on it during the war." , and not afraid of fire arrows...」
『Ah...the assembly is complete...』 Tai Shiming pointed to the field and said, 『My lord, please inspect it...』
In front of the two equipped equipment, there is a dummy army array erected with wooden stakes and some armor, which is used to test the destructive power of gunpowder.
Fei Qian nodded slightly.
Tai Shiming waved his arms excitedly, and immediately made the flag shake. The craftsmen and soldiers who received the order began to operate, first the catapult...
Amidst the whistling sound, the ignited kerosene tank rose into the air, and then exploded suddenly when it was about to reach the sky above the imaginary "enemy formation". A large area of ??"enemy formation", the flames attached to the stakes and armor, crackling.
Fei Qian estimated the coverage area of ??the flames, and found that it was almost 30 steps away, which means that a dense array of soldiers could be swallowed directly...
Of course, it is not easy to deal with skirmishers, not to mention kerosene catapults, even the artillery of later generations is lucky when facing skirmishers.
But the problem is that the infantry can only fight against the cavalry when they are assembled, and once they are dispersed...
『If the fuse is ignited in advance, what should we do? ’ Fei Qian asked.
Tai Shiming said: "Each time there will be more fuzes... This is because the artisan soldiers have thrown it many times and are very familiar with it, so it will have this effect..."
Fei Qian nodded.
On the other side, the ballista also began to launch the latest special crossbow gun, and it pierced straight into the wooden stakes in the "enemy formation" in the distance!
A wisp of blue smoke rises slowly...
Everyone waited with bated breath.
Suddenly, the fire flashed, thick smoke rose, and then a loud noise was passed to the ears, as if the valley was shaking several times along with it!
After waiting for the smoke to clear, Fei Qian signaled to Huang Xu, Huang Xu nodded, and took two or three people to the simulated position to check. After a while, he turned around, holding a piece of armor that was blown apart by the gunpowder in his hand.
Fei Qian took it over and saw that the armor pieces had basically been destroyed, distorted and out of shape.
The power of gunpowder should be slightly improved, but this is not something to brag about, because the power of gunpowder itself is not very great. Even if it really explodes around you, it will be hard to avoid the **** head, broken limbs, and internal organs. , but it is said that there will be no bones left to melt iron into gold like the later generations...
So this time, whether it is the fire oil catapult or the gunpowder ballista, they have improved slightly compared to before, but it does not mean that they have made great progress, which can make people feel that the sky is turned upside down.
Tai Shiming seemed to see some of Fei Qian''s meaning, smiled, and then said with a slightly proud look: "My lord, stay here for a while, the martial arts performance is not over yet..."
"Oh? Fei Qian froze for a moment, and then saw Tai Shiming order again, and immediately a craftsman added a long box-like thing to the ballista.
『This...』 Fei Qian suddenly felt a little familiar, and only realized when those craftsmen began to add lever handles to the bow strings of the ballista, 『This is... a continuous crossbow? 』
『Lian crossbow? Ok! It is the Liannu! Tai Shiming clapped his palms, and replied, "Because of the lack of arm strength, the shooting range has been reduced, but it also allows continuous winding with the twisted arm, and the arrow can be shot in a box. One arrow can go out immediately, and one arrow can fall immediately, so you can shoot continuously!" It is also for Liannu! 』
As Tai Shiming''s voice fell, the craftsmen and soldiers'' passwords came from afar...
『Wind! 』
『Light it up! 』
『Shoot! 』
Then there was a "boom", and soon there was a new round of passwords!
It lasted for five rounds, that is to say, there were five crossbow guns filled with gunpowder in the wooden box. Under the skillful operation of craftsmen and soldiers, the five crossbow bolts were blown out within dozens of breaths. Cum out!
Continuous explosions sounded, shaking the earth.
Fei Qian couldn''t help but looked around, thinking that Zhuge Liang didn''t go to Hanzhong, but stayed here secretly.
Although there are still many imperfections, even because of the delayed explosion of the gunpowder fuze, the fifth crossbow bolt was actually pushed by the shock wave of the first crossbow bolt. In addition, the power of the explosion is limited by the amount of gunpowder filled with the crossbow gun. , at most it is only four or five steps around the crossbow gun, which has a relatively strong lethality. If it is far away, at most it will be a huge sound wave and a pungent smell of gunpowder smoke, but...
Even if there are deficiencies of one kind or another, this is already a progress across the ages!
From melee combat to long-range killing!
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On the huge battlefield, unless you can see all the details clearly with a God''s perspective that can be adjusted at any time, like a game, most of the time, you can only see a part.
Especially in the era of cold weapons.
When countless people fight each other, blood gushes out in front of their eyes, broken arms fly in front of them, and life disappears in the surroundings. It is possible not to lose their minds in the killing, but also to know how to look at the surrounding situation once or twice, and instinctively pay attention to the situation. Those who command under the flag of the army can already act as a small military academy for front-line command, and those who are among thousands of troops can still detect the enemy''s movements through the chaotic situation, and then carry out targeted command. Yes, generally speaking, it can only be said to be talent.
Zhao Yun obviously has such talent.
The scouts sent out were like tentacles extending out, investigating everything that happened in the grassland and desert, and the changes of the Dingling people and Xianbei people were gradually passed to Zhao Yun''s place through these scouts.
Such a big movement, if you want to cover it up, you can''t cover it up.
Then the Xianbei people didn''t seem to want to hide it, but sent a few soldiers to come and challenge Zhao Yun...
Gan Feng, who got the news, rushed over immediately, "Xianbei! Haha, a group of melon skins still have the guts to fight! Tired of life ha! 』
『General! ”Gan Feng said happily, as if a few nails had been stuck under his buttocks, no matter how much he sat, he felt uncomfortable, “These guys! It''s really itchy! To tidy up! let me go ! 』
Obviously, for Gan Feng, who likes fighting on the battlefield, facing the excitement and pressure of blood and flesh is the most refreshing moment, even better than shivering.
If you pay attention to it, Ganfeng''s form is somewhat similar to battlefield syndrome. Only a large amount of adrenaline and other hormones can make Ganfeng''s nervous system feel refreshed, so when facing the breath of war At that time, the most excited and impatient was Gan Feng.
But the problem is that Zhao Yun, as the commander-in-chief, of course cannot go crazy with Gan Feng.
Gan Feng stared at Zhao Yun.
It''s a pity that Zhao Yun was born with a poker face, and it was an ace of diamonds. Even though Gan Feng tried hard to distinguish the emotions represented by it, he still couldn''t see anything.
『General! How much is wrong in a sentence? "Gan Feng bluffed, "This group of melon skins, haha! Just go and poke the ditch and the ball is over! I am a pioneer! Sure to win! 』
Zhao Yun looked at Gan Feng, then picked up a roll of maps from the table, spread them out, and signaled Gan Feng to come forward.
『Here...』Zhao Yun clicked on a certain position on the map, "There was a battle... the Ding Ling people came from the north, and then bumped into the Xianbei people... and the Youbei Cao Army..."
"what? Cao Jun? ! Gan Feng was taken aback for a moment, and then asked, "General, what do you mean... Cao Jun followed the Xianbei people?" 』
Zhao Yun nodded.
"Understood! Gan Feng is also a veteran in the battlefield, and he clapped his hands without thinking for long, and said, "Xianbei people acted as a cover, and then Cao Jun took the opportunity to sneak attack... Huh, if you are not courageous, you will play this trick!" If that''s the case, let''s clean it up together! 』
Zhao Yun did not respond to Gan Feng, but continued to stare at the map, then clicked on the north side of the map and said, "Do you think Ding Lingren is no longer a threat?" 』
"what? Dingling people? Didn''t Ding Lingren get beaten away? "Gan Feng asked puzzled, "Ding Lingren can''t even defeat Xianbei... this..."
"According to the reports from our scouts, Dingling people almost occupied... the entire northern desert..." Zhao Yun said slowly, brushing his hands over the map, "But this time... less than 3,000 people came... died in battle Well, about five or six hundred, at most one thousand... Do you think this... is normal? 』
Dingling had 3,000 men, and was flanked by Xianbei people and Cao Jun. He lost 500 or 600 in the battle, and the rest were defeated. Of course, there is nothing abnormal about this battle value, but what Zhao Yun meant was not referring to this, but to the overall situation. However, since the Ding Ling people occupy a large area in the north, it is naturally impossible to gather only 3,000 troops. And it doesn''t necessarily mean that the Ding Lingren are so stupid that they can only use refueling tactics. The barbarians in the desert prefer to use wolves to fight.
『The general means...behind the Xianbei people and Cao Jun...there are Dingling people? "Gan Feng frowned and said, "Then these Dingling people were defeated on purpose, just to make Xianbei people and Cao Jun feel that Dingling people are no threat... But, um..."
Zhao Yun looked at Gan Feng encouragingly, "Just say what comes to mind. 』
『Why did Ding Lingren do this? ’ Gan Feng asked.
Zhao Yun nodded, "That''s what I''ve considered too...Normally speaking, Dingling people don''t need to do this... After all, their relationship with us wasn''t too bad..."
In the period when the Xianbei people were still the lords of the desert and the two great kings were side by side, according to the habits of the great Han, they were relatively tolerant and friendly to these tribes under the Xianbei, and even gave preferential policies to a certain extent , just like the relationship between the Han Dynasty and the Wuhuan people when the Huns were strong and powerful...
『Emissary Liu asked to see the general! 』The soldiers on duty outside called out loudly.
『Chick! "Gan Feng sneered, "Is this guy here to do the hammer?" Got the news, want to use our pawns to avenge him? 』
『Wait a minute, shut up and stop talking! ”Zhao Yun ordered, and then raised his voice and said, “Please! 』
Liu He walked in with Xian Yufu, bowed deeply, "I have seen General Pingbei..."
『Emissary Liu, you’re welcome, please sit down...』 Zhao Yun greeted, “I don’t know why Mr. Liu is here, looking for something? 』
『Back to General Pingbei, I heard that there are Xianbei thieves coming to fight? I don''t know if there is such a thing? 』Liu He asked the question knowingly.
Recalling the all the way to flee here like a bereaved dog, the terrified all the way, almost no hope, and the difficulty of forcibly cheering up myself and my subordinates, and also recalling the kind of rebellion by the soldiers in the middle of the night. Feared of being stabbed to death and having his head cut off, Liu He''s face could not help but distort, even a little ferocious, "The Xianbei thief is here, arrogant and arrogant, how dare you fight!" Could it be that he insulted the general? ! Fight it fast! If the general suppresses his arrogance, captures and kills his head, and attacks his subordinates, the Xianbei thieves will never be able to gather again, and they will be able to calm the desert and achieve peace! Can be famous forever! 』
"What Liu Shijun said is not bad..." Zhao Yun nodded slightly, as if he was attracted by the great achievements Liu He described, but changed the subject, "There is only one thing... Yun is a little confused, and I hope Liu Shijun can answer. ...''
"General, please tell me..." Liu He arched his hands and said.
Zhao Yun smiled slightly, "Before I heard that Mr. Liu was with the Wuhuan soldiers... and I don''t know where the Wuhuan people went now?" 』
"what? ’ Liu He was taken aback, ‘This...in the chaos of the past, a certain warrior was not brave enough, lost to Xianbei, and fled in defeat...I am ashamed of the general...ashamed of the hussars...that day...then separated from the people of Wuhuan, I don’t know Where is the Wuhuan people now? It is estimated that they are hidden in Youbei, waiting for the general to march in, and they will definitely respond to Yiye! 』
Zhao Yun nodded again, and then said: "In this case, why not ask Liu Shijun to bring some people, how about contacting the people in Wuhuan first?" 』
Liu He was suddenly dumbfounded...
(end of this chapter)