Yi Suiyun walked forward.

He took the musket and waved it around.

In the end, he shook his head.

"This thing can't even be considered a weapon..."

"yes."

"Little Junior Brother, please stop hiding this."

"What's the secret? Tell me quickly."

"hey-hey."

Ning Que walked forward proudly.

At the same time, he signaled them to step back.

"Don't get too close."

"There's a risk of this thing exploding."

Ning Que first cleaned the ignition hole and the medicine pot.

Then pour the primer into the primer pot and cover the pot.

He then removed the gunpowder pouch from his waist and poured gunpowder into it. Once he had a rough idea of ​​the quantity, he stuffed the lead shot into the barrel. He then removed the wooden cleaning rod from under the barrel and used it to tamp the shot and propellant down.

Fix the matchlock to the matchlock holder and light it. Pull the trigger, and the matchlock drops, and the lid of the cauldron opens. A hissing sound is heard, and thick white smoke rises.

They all stared blankly.

Everyone was confused.

I don’t understand what Ning Que wants to do.

"Little Junior Brother, be careful!"

"Your poker is on fire!"

"Just don't get burned."

Ning Que smiled.

Adjust the direction.

Slowly close your eyes.

This is also to avoid gunpowder burns to the eyes.

The shooting method of the matchlock gun is rather complicated.

There's no comparison with a flintlock rifle.

The principle of the flintlock rifle is actually very simple.

The trigger drives the firing pin, which strikes the flint.

The spark produced ignites the gunpowder, making it possible to shoot.

The advantages of the flintlock rifle are quite obvious.

The operation is simple, which greatly simplifies the shooting process.

It is easy to use and the cost is lower.

Since its creation, the flintlock has become the army's main combat equipment, indirectly eliminating cold weapons. Subsequent improvements to firearms also used the principles of the flintlock.

Therefore, Ning Que has also been testing during this period.

The main reason is that flint and firing pin are more difficult to deal with.

Once he has tested it, it can be put into mass production.

"call……"

Ning Que breathed a sigh of relief.

Accompanied by the pungent smell of gunpowder.

The barrel of the gun in his hand shook uncontrollably.

Then the earth-shaking sound of gunfire was heard.

Lead bullets shot out.

Shoot straight into the big tree in front.

“Holy shit?!”

"What...what...is this?"

"Why is this fire stick making such a loud noise?"

"I thought it was thunder!"

Yi Suiyun and others all exclaimed.

They all stared with wide eyes.

Yue Zhongmu, in particular, walked forward quickly.

It is about twenty steps from Ningque to the shooting point.

The tree in front of me is made of harder ebony.

It is often used to make things to ward off evil spirits.

Some people even make it into a coffin.

Ebony is notoriously hard.

But the lead bullet in front of him penetrated into the wood an inch.

It was firmly embedded in it. Yue Zhongmu raised his hand to pick out the lead ball, but he cried out in surprise because of the burn.

Such power is simply amazing!

Then I saw a flying bird falling to the ground.

His whole body was twitching and he could no longer fly.

"Did you scare the bird to death?"

"Xiao Ning, what kind of weapon is this?"

"The things in the tree should be lead balls, right?"

"This fire stick is so powerful?"

They also gathered around.

Everyone asked questions at once.

Ning Que looked at the bird and just smiled.

It seems that the gunpowder I just filled in was still a little less.

In fact, we can make a fixed amount of gunpowder.

Determine the optimal amount of gunpowder in advance.

Then put the gunpowder in the bamboo tube.

Just pour it out when using.

This is actually the principle of bullets in later generations.

"I won't keep you in suspense."

"This thing is called a matchlock gun."

“I refer to them collectively as firearms.”

"Swords and knives are cold weapons, far less powerful than firearms. This matchlock is still relatively rudimentary, and we can develop flintlock rifles later. If it's a large-scale war, we can also develop cannons. Cannons are much more powerful than catapults. Hundreds of cannons firing simultaneously can forcibly blow open a city!"

Ning Que spoke incessantly.

It mainly comes from the memories of later generations.

Gunpowder is Pandora's box.

Once opened, it can never be closed again.

Ning Que was worried about this.

So I never told Emperor Feng.

"During war, coordination among all arms is crucial." Ning Que took down the powerful bow hanging nearby and explained, "Qualified archers are quite rare and require long periods of training. However, this matchlock musket is different. After just a few days of practice, one can master it. During battle, by alternating firing, we have a chance of victory even against a cavalry charge."

Later generations joked that after the Maxim machine gun appeared, the once battle-hardened steppe tribes suddenly became adept at singing and dancing. The advent of firearms completely changed the landscape of the battlefield. The intensity of war also soared, with tens of thousands of casualties a common occurrence.

"This is my confidence in dealing with Emperor Feng!"

Ning Que raised the matchlock gun high, while Yue Zhongmu regained his composure and fumbled with the matchlock gun.

"This thing is indeed quite powerful."

"It's more powerful than the Three Stone Bow."

“It just seems a bit cumbersome to operate.”

"Well, we can continue to improve it later." Ning Que smiled and nodded, pointing forward. "Think about it, Brother Yue. How many arrows can a normal archer fire in a row? In the army, those who can fire ten arrows in a row are already considered strong. But my matchlock gun is different. As long as there is ammunition, I can raise the gun and shoot continuously. Training time is shorter, it doesn't require a specific person, and it can be used continuously. If Tian Zhongxun had this firearm when he attacked Linzi, urban warfare would have been much easier."

"That's true."

Yue Zhongmu nodded.

The Battle of Linzi eventually evolved into a town battle.

The army was divided into small groups and ambushed in various places.

The people also helped spontaneously.

It's just that they are not good at using bows and crossbows.

What would be the effect if there was a matchlock gun?

One volley of bullets can scare people to death!

"It seems that you have planned this long ago."

"I didn't expect there was such a powerful weapon."

"With this matchlock gun, what do you have to fear from the emperor?"

"Why don't we ask Senior Brother Ximen? He's widely recognized as the best assassin. Take your matchlock, find an opportunity to sneak into Chang'an, and kill Emperor Feng with one shot. Emperor Feng has no heirs, and Junior Brother is the only one with royal blood. Then, Junior Brother can ascend the throne and settle accounts with Emperor Feng."

Leng Qian couldn't help but speak.

Ning Que shook his head.

"Emperor Feng is a very cautious person."

"He basically never leaves the palace."

"He is always accompanied by imperial guards."

"You've also seen Steward Hu. His martial arts are not bad, and his moves are quite feminine. My eldest brother sparred with him before, and he subdued him in just a few moves. Father said at the time that Steward Hu had practiced martial arts since childhood, crawling out of a sea of ​​blood and corpses, and the hardships he endured were unimaginable. Furthermore, Emperor Feng's martial arts are equally unfathomable..."

"Damn, he knows martial arts?"

Wan Sanqian almost vomited blood.

Is this a joke?!