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Volume 2: Xiaoguo Rebellion Chapter 51: There is strength in numbers

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    After seeing the launch test of the projectile I designed with their own eyes, Jun Xingjian and others were stunned and went crazy with joy.

    They are all experts in the navy. To be honest, they understand the value of this thing better than I do. After they heard that this ejector was used to be mounted on warships, they immediately understood that in previous water battles, bows and arrows were used to shoot at each other.  , and then the water battle mode of attacking with swords will be completely overturned!

    And not only that, they also immediately discovered a greater value - that is, the warship was equipped with this kind of projectile with a range far beyond that of a longbow, which not only completely subverted the water warfare model, but also allowed the warship to defend  At that time, it was used to attack the enemy's coastal positions, leaving the enemy with no chance to enter the water

    If these projectiles are installed on the navy warships in Sanjiangkou and Shuanghe Town, even if Daduan breaks through the Twin Passes again, they will never be able to cross the Mang River defended by the Nanle Navy!

    "Good stuff! Great stuff! Brother, these ejectors must be manufactured in large quantities. Not only the navy over the West China Sea needs it, but the naval forces at Shuanghe and Sanjiangkou also need to equip it in large quantities!" Jun Xingjian was extremely excited.

    "No! This thing cannot be returned to the world for the time being!" I objected.

    "Can't we keep it strictly confidential?" Several people were a little disappointed.

    "Stupid! Think about it, if Daduan wants to lure us to attack Liulan Island, they will definitely plant a lot of spies in the Nanle navy. When the king pretends to agree to Daduan, it will be reasonable for us to secretly build the ship.  But as soon as this thing appears, it will definitely arouse the ideas of those spies! If the news is leaked and Daduan knows the function of this thing, not only will the navy in the West Sea lose its surprise when it engages the enemy, but the navy in Shuanghe and Sanjiangkou will also  When the navy goes to attack Liulan Island, if the opponent is prepared, the effectiveness of these projectiles will be greatly reduced!" I shook my head and explained the reason to them.

    Although the word "technological suddenness" has never appeared in this world, I know its value very well!

    Like the Falklands War on earth in a previous life, Argentinian fighter jets used two sea-skimming Exocet missiles to directly kill the Royal Navy's Prince of Sheffield destroyer. That was a classic battle that was remembered by the whole world. The most important reason is that  , it is the suddenness of technology displayed by the Exocet Missile!

    So no matter what, I will not let any news leak before Daduan takes action!

    With our catapult, the plan to annex Liulan Island will definitely yield unexpected gains. Although we still don¡¯t know what the King of Liulan is, but no matter what, if the time comes, we really have to fight.  See, the Liulan Navy that he secretly expanded will definitely be crushed in front of the Nanle Navy equipped with new weapons

    "But in this case, what if time is tight and we can't make it in time?" Dai Yang was a little worried.

    "This is very simple. After you go to the West China Sea and set up a deserted island to build a naval base, I will arrange for enough manpower to come over. You can not only build a boat shop on the island, but also a weapons workshop. Then you will first build a projectile.  Build them in batches, and once Daduan and Xiao go to war, you will use sea ships to transport the things to Shuanghe and Sanjiangkou and then equip them on the ships. Even if Daduan knows about it, there will be no time to respond."

    "That's not bad but this projectile is quite large. If it needs to be transported by warships, then the entire fleet will have to sail. In that case, the news will definitely leak out and the West Sea Fleet will be exposed in advance."

    "Hehe! Don't worry about this. I will design a transport ship for you later. Like the warship you just saw, it is also suitable for sea navigation. There are hundreds of projectiles and a few ships will be shipped!"

    "And there are transport ships?"

    "Of course! Okay, you first go and study with the craftsmen how to improve these projectiles so that they can be suitable for installation on warships. Also, you can calculate for yourself, long-range projectiles and short-range projectiles, on the ship  How to match it to make it useful.¡±

    "Okay, okay!"

    "Go quickly, I'll go back and improve the warship."

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Can?I can¡¯t help but watch Jun Xingjian and others running back to the workshop in high spirits, I feel extremely sad.

    Judging from their performance, we have really got this projectile right - not only are they suitable for harassment in the West China Sea, but they should also be of unexpected use in the direction of Liulan Island!

    It turns out that making inventions is really fun

    I ran back to my research room overjoyed, and I immediately started drawing on the previous drawing.

    Since Jun Xingjian and others think that the Viking warship is very powerful, we can safely and boldly confirm it, but before it can be officially manufactured, we still have to make some small changes to it.

    The elegant solid wood bow at both endsNo more - the reason why the Viking warship is called a bow on both sides is because its front and rear have the same shape - I changed it to a relatively lower forward-swept ram; while the original exposed  For the outer oar position, I added high baffles on both sides, leaving only a row of holes for telescopic oars. This can not only prevent bows and arrows, but also protect the sailors from being swept away by the waves.

    After completing the small changes, it¡¯s time to focus.

    On the sailor's head, which was originally exposed to the sun, I added a layer of thick wood, extending directly from the bow to the stern. The basic function is to install our ejector. However, in this way, the original plan of more than ten  A warship measuring 1.5 meters seemed to be too small, so without much hesitation, we doubled its length

    Speaking of large ships, they are not uncommon in Shenzhou. The large boat and the three large ships on the Emerald Lake are far more than ten feet, and the large ships and war ships used by the navy are even more exaggerated, so this war ship  There should be no problem in making it bigger, but in order not to affect its speed and flexibility, we decisively doubled the paddle position, and then changed the single sail on it to double sails

    Well, we are only responsible for coming up with creative ideas. As for the specific design, manufacturing and improvement, of course professional people will do it.

    After drawing the warship, seeing that it was still early, we also drew the transport ship. Anyway, the shape of the Viking transport ship is actually similar to that of the warship, that is, it is wider and taller.

    After finishing the two drawings, I happily ran to the nearby workshop, preparing to ask Jun Xingjian and others to come over for some advice, but as soon as I arrived at the workshop, I was happy.

    It turns out that these guys who have an unusual relationship with me, as soon as they joined the projectile design team, they immediately proposed major changes that the craftsmen did not dare to mention for the time being - they directly dismantled the launch chute of a projectile.  down, and then put it on the chute of another ejector. The two U-shaped chutes were buckled up and down, leaving a gap in the middle for the string to pass through. This immediately improved the accuracy of the ammunition after launching it.  A big chunk.

    Isn¡¯t this just a gun barrel with a slit?

    I couldn¡¯t help but laugh when I looked at the new chute they had renovated.

    But the problem is that after they changed it like this, the original earthen jar ammunition they found temporarily was a little difficult to use because it was irregular in shape and often got stuck. If the gunpowder jar got stuck, the consequences would be too serious.

    "Hey! This problem is easy to solve. When the time comes, you can find a kiln that makes clay pots and ask them to bake them all into spherical shapes. Just leave a hole in the middle to hold kerosene and gunpowder!" Looking at the group of people scratching their heads,  I reminded him with a smile.

    Don¡¯t you just want spherical cannonballs? This is not easy to handle.

    "Spherical shapegood! What a good idea! Big brother is still wise." Several people were overjoyed when they heard my addition.

    It¡¯s not that they are stupid, but because there has never been a pure round earthenware pot in the world, so it is inevitable that there will be a short circuit.

    However, their thoughts reminded me of something I had ignored before - gunpowder and the like. We can only create the most primitive one in a short time, and we don't know how to improve it yet, but  But we can greatly increase its power through the design of the ammunition's shape!

    "Go and find me a wooden box, a thicker one! And a bundle of hemp rope! Bring it outside later." I frowned and recalled for a while, and then I suddenly ordered.

    After hearing my instructions, several carpenters immediately ran away, leaving Jun Xingjian and others looking at me in confusion, not knowing what they were planning for me.

    I excitedly ran to my research room with a few people, and picked up a jar of gunpowder from the corner. I immediately ran to the playground of Baiqiaofang, and then asked the craftsmen to drill a small hole in the wooden box they brought.  hole.

    After pouring the gunpowder into the wooden box and filling it tightly, I took the hemp rope and poured a little water on it, then tied it to the box in circles, and finally inserted a huge wire into the small hole

    "After the fire is lit, you run away as far as possible!" After finishing the work, I put the box on the ground and ran away while instructing the craftsman who lit the fire.

    ¡°Everyone who had already seen the power of gunpowder saw that I was facing a formidable enemy, and they immediately followed me and ran far away. The scene was like a group of timid children setting off fireworks

    But the facts prove that my reminder is absolutely correct.

    When the wooden box tied with hemp rope was detonated, the sound and power it produced increased several times compared to the previous one in the earthen jar.

    After a thunder-like sound, a large pit four feet wide and two feet deep was immediately exploded on the ground. The flying jar fragments, the farthest ones flew dozens of feet away, not only destroying hundreds ofEveryone in the workshop was so frightened that even the guards outside, who had been ordered not to let anything happen or leave their posts without permission, couldn't help but come in.

    "Not bad, not bad! Wow, haha, this is the effect you want!" After driving out the innocent-looking guards, I laughed arrogantly.

    "Your Highness this this gunpowder is packed in a box. Why is it smaller in weight but so much more powerful than in a clay pot?" The old craftsman, who was scared to death again, asked with fear on his face.

    "Hey, it's not about the box, it's about the hemp rope! Once the gunpowder is ignited and explodes, the greater the obstruction, the greater the power it arouses." I explained with a smile, laughing secretly in my heart**  The principle is really useful.

    "Awesome! Really awesome! Brother, how did you discover this gunpowder?"

    ¡°The secret must not be revealed!¡±

    "When will it be taught to us?"

    "I will tell you when you get to the west, but this thing is more important than warships and catapults, and it must not be known to anyone."

    "understand!"

    "Okay! Now let's talk about the problem you just dealt with. My idea is to have two kinds of thick spherical earthen jars made, one big and one small. The smaller one is stuffed with gunpowder, and then tied with impregnation on the outside.  Oily hemp rope, and then put a big earthen pot on the outside"

    "This is a good idea! Not only can it prevent collisions and breakage, but it is also moisture-proof and waterproof"

    "Hehe! That's the truth! Okay, I'll leave the rest to you. It's up to the masters to design how to make the earthen jar. As for the fire oil jar, how to ensure safety and exert its power is also up to you.  There you have it.¡±

    ¡°We will definitely live up to His Highness¡¯s mission!¡±

    After finishing the task, I left with satisfaction.

    With more people comes greater strength. Unexpectedly, guys like Jun Xingjian changed our ejector into a tubular launcher as soon as they arrived. This is really a good sign worthy of praise!  With them working with the craftsmen, this thing will definitely become a hit in the future!

    When I returned to my residence, the first thing I did was to pick up a pen and paper and write a letter to Qinxing.

    Her Majesty the Queen has been quite critical of my efficiency recently. It¡¯s time to give her some good news to comfort her.

    But the most important thing is that when I report the good news to her, I also discuss an important matter with her - that is, I may have to marry Biyue first.

    So before discussing this matter with her, I must give her some big good news first, lest she become jealous and give me little shoes to wear
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