Shen Xu handed the pistol to Pei Zhiyuan and picked up the long spear himself.
The two moved to the test field.
The soldiers prepared various armors and pork targets.
Shen Xu loaded the bullets, turned on the air pump, pulled the bolt to lock it, raised the gun, and aimed...
There was a loud bang, and the bullet was so fast that it could not be seen with the naked eye.
Soon, the soldiers brought the piece of pork, only to see a charred hole in the cardboard armor covering the pork.
The soldier cut open the pork and the bullet went through it and got lodged between the bones.
Shen Xu shot at the pork in the mail armor again, and the bullet also injured the bone.
Then came iron armor, plate armor...
Except for plate armor, the rest have varying degrees of penetration.
Pei Zhiyuan exclaimed, "This weapon is far more powerful than any bow or crossbow. Can it be achieved with just air?"
Shen Xu shook her head. She taught Pei Zhiyuan how to use the weapon and explained its principles.
"The damage is caused by a device in the barrel that compresses the air and then releases it quickly, propelling the projectile outward.
But in terms of power... the crossbow is more powerful."
She ordered two newly developed weapons to be loaded.
A compound bow full of gears, and a crossbow with a sight tube.
"This is the mobile equipment combat team of the Third Cavalry Division of the Royal Division. Each soldier is equipped with a long-range compound bow and a crossbow.
Within a hundred paces, there is no armor to defend.
But it's inconvenient to bring something like this to Yanyang Country. This air gun is more suitable for self-defense and can be used to surprise the enemy."
Pei Zhiyuan wanted to find a reason to stop her from going to Yanyang Country, but she said seriously, "Pei Zhiyuan, weapons can only be used to maintain peace.
Only development can bring happiness.
In addition to going to Xiling City, I also want to go to the southern border. I want to meet the man named Jiang Yu and see the steam-powered device that can bring happiness to the people.
If we understand its principles, we don’t need to spend money to buy it and can just study it ourselves.”
"Oh well."
......
Pei Zhiyuan quickly arranged the work and sent a letter to Xiling City.
Xue Yu had already set off three days earlier, so they had to speed up their journey to catch her wedding.
The First Cavalry Division of the royal army was responsible for the escort work, and a large group of people passed through Qingzhou Prefecture.
Shen Xu returned to the courtyard where he and Song Lin used to live.
In just three years, everything has changed.
There seemed to be new residents there, and two young children were playing in the yard.
After three years, the sweet-scented osmanthus tree in the yard didn't seem to grow much.
But the red silk on it has faded due to wind and sun.
That was the osmanthus tree she and Song Lin planted together. They also made a wish under the tree.
May the country be peaceful and my beloved be healthy.
However, the country is now at peace, but my beloved is no longer with me...
The yellow dog in the yard saw a stranger standing by the low wall and started barking.
When Shen Xu saw Aunt Zhang coming out of the house, he quickly turned around and left the courtyard with Pei Zhiyuan.
“Miss Shen, why don’t you stay a little longer?”
Seeing her depressed look, Pei Zhiyuan reached out to hold her hand and comforted her in a gentle tone.
Shen Xu said calmly, "It's important to hurry on."
No more words.
The two of them sat in a carriage, passing through the small streets of Qingxi Town.
Pei Zhiyuan lifted the curtain of the car window and looked towards the teahouse in the corner.
That was where he and Shen Xu met for the first time.
He was the chief envoy of the Xuan Jing Division, and he was out on a mission to assassinate the county magistrate who refused to hand over the child.
The enthusiastic girl smiled and invited him to have tea and beef patties.
But he was very cautious and didn't dare to eat anything.
"Miss Shen, would you like some beef patties? You said last time that the beef patties here are the best, but I didn't get to eat them last time."
Shen Xu raised his eyes, slightly stunned.
She remembered the time when they fought against the bandits. In order to buy beef patties, Song Lin chased the beef patty seller Li Ge for two blocks...
After a while, two steaming hot pancakes were brought over. The accompanying attendant wanted to try them to test for poison, but was stopped by Pei Zhiyuan.
"Miss Shen, do you still remember the first time you saw through my identity and read a poem to me? You said it was called "Stylish"
Gradually I feel that I am far from my hometown, and I would rather know where I came from. I look at the horses and horses in a leisurely manner, and enter Pisces in a carefree manner.
But I am not cool at all."
Shen Xu forced a smile and gently hit Pei Zhiyuan's arm, "What are you doing? You're so shy. You're the regent now. You've lost your ten concubines, but now you have three thousand palace maids. Isn't that romantic and cool enough?"
He held her wrist tightly, his hawk-like eyes filled with gentle doting.
"I don't want so many beauties in the harem, Miss Shen, don't you understand? I, what I have always wanted... is a princess!"
Shen Xu stared at him blankly and retracted her hand. She said coldly: "Pei Zhiyuan, I said it from the beginning, you can't choose the princess."
"But from the beginning to the end, I was the one who stayed with you...
I will accompany you through the mountains of swords and the sea of fire, and I will be the one who raises my arms and calls out from the sentry tower.
I am the one who will accompany you to kill Su Yi and seize the king's division, and I will be the one who will break into the North Wolf Camp alone.
I was the one who accompanied you to conquer Jiangling and annihilate the two tigers, and to weaken the North Sea with the help of the mountain goat...
But why your eyes never stay on me?
Even though Song Lin is dead, even though you and I have been through life and death together, even though we are together day and night now..."
Pei Zhiyuan's eyes were red and his tone became dejected. "Why are you unwilling to accept me no matter what..."
"Stop talking Pei Zhiyuan, go out and leave me alone!"
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