Chapter 598 New Firearms
In the next few days, Chen Qingqing was very busy.
Traps and tripwires were the first trench she set up. Dozens of tripwires were pulled above the traps, and any enemy who approached would fall into the trap.
There are various hidden traps under the trap, and the enemy who falls into it will be seriously injured if not killed.
However, these traps can only play a certain obstructive role. If we want to truly resist the invasion of the enemy, we need more powerful weapons.
She immediately drew a blueprint for making a powerful repeating crossbow, found skilled craftsmen, and worked on it overnight.
After doing all this, Chen Qingqing felt that these cold weapons were far from enough. If there were explosives, Anyang would be invincible.
So she planned to use a bomb with great destructive power as the second line of defense.
The so-called one sulfur, two saltpeter and three charcoal, she immediately ordered people to find a large amount of sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal, and personally supervised,
Weigh according to precise proportions and mix the most reasonable ratio to maximize the power of gunpowder...
At the same time, Chen Qingqing ordered people to find many blacksmiths, fireworks craftsmen and mechanical craftsmen.
Based on the drawings she drew, she asked them to work together to create bombs with hidden pins, grenades and simple devices for launching artillery shells.
When the craftsmen saw the patterns of various shapes on the drawings, they were filled with surprise.
But they dared not slack off and immediately plunged into the intense production...
Blacksmiths sweated profusely as they forged pieces of red-hot pig iron into shells for bombs and grenades.
The firecracker fills the shell with explosives and iron beads according to the instructions on the blueprint.
These processes are relatively simple, but making a grenade with a pull ring is not easy.
The grenade is small and portable, yet powerful.
The design of the pull ring must be perfect, so that it cannot trigger the mechanism easily, but it must also work at the critical moment.
The mechanics tried various methods to continuously improve the internal structure of the grenade...
After repeated experiments and more than ten days of intensive preparation, the first batch of finished products was finally completed.
Zhou Jingyuan looked at these new firearms in front of him, his eyes full of shock and curiosity.
"Princess, are these things really as you said, capable of killing people without being seen, instantly turning the enemy into ashes?"
Chen Qingqing nodded, "That's right, with these things, we will definitely defeat the enemy."
"This, this thing the size of a potato can actually defend against the enemy?" Zhou Jingyuan said, picking up a grenade. "This iron lump is quite heavy, but even if it hits the head, it probably wouldn't be fatal. It's not as lethal as a bow and arrow."
Hearing him say this, Chen Qingqing couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Master Zhou, this is no ordinary lump of iron. Quickly select a few dozen soldiers and follow me out of the city to demonstrate it to you."
"Okay, I'll prepare it right away." Zhou Jingyuan immediately dispatched dozens of soldiers to guard the city and then went outside the city.
Chen Qingqing took a grenade from the craftsman beside him and explained how to use it to dozens of soldiers.
Then he pulled the fuse and threw it hard towards the woods in the distance.
After a loud bang, the tree trunks as thick as bowls were all cut in half.
Everyone was shocked by the power of the firearms, and expressions of surprise appeared on their faces.
"Oh my god, this is so powerful!" Zhou Jingyuan was very excited. "With this kind of firearm, we don't have to fear anything."
Chen Qingqing smiled and nodded, then handed a defense map to Zhou Jingyuan.
"Sir Zhou, time is of the essence. Immediately dispatch men to bury some of the firearms at the location I mentioned, twenty miles from the city. Then, install all the firearm launchers on the city walls. Also, select five hundred strong men and equip them with these grenades. They will be at my disposal."
"Don't worry, Princess. I will give the order right away." Zhou Jingyuan has received specific information that the primary target of the four-nation coalition is Anyang City. The 500,000-strong army is already on its way to Anyang, and it will take less than ten days or half a month for them to arrive at the city.
Now it had come to a point of life and death, he did not dare to delay, took the defense map with both hands, and ordered his men to rush to bury a large number of firearms twenty miles away.
Then they selected 500 strong men, and the mechanical craftsman explained in detail how to use the grenade and the precautions.
After actual training, each of the five hundred strong men became a master bomb thrower...
Chen Qingqing knew that although these firearms were powerful, they were facing an army of 500,000 and the enemy was coming in full force, so they would never give up easily.
We must have enough weapons and ammunition to defend Anyang City. As long as we hold on until Chu Jiuqing's 100,000 reinforcements arrive, there will be no need to worry anymore!
He then returned to the city and ordered the craftsmen to work day and night to make firearms.
After a few days, the craftsmen had made enough weapons and ammunition.
"Your Highness, the scouts report that the enemy is less than forty miles away from Anyang." Zhou Jingyuan walked quickly into the study and reported with a serious face. Although they now had powerful firearms, he was not a military general after all, and he was very scared. That was an army of 500,000. Just looking at the scene was scary enough.
"Since they are here, we must teach them a lesson. We will beat them so badly that they will never dare to set foot on the land of our Great Ning Dynasty again." After saying this, a cold light flashed in Chen Qingqing's eyes.
"If that happens, the four countries will be furious." Zhou Jingyuan was in a good mood. He had seen the power of the new firearms and believed that the enemy country would be in big trouble this time.
Chen Qingqing curled the corners of her lips and said, "Let's go and see what's going on!"
When everyone came to the city wall, they could faintly hear the sound of horse hooves coming from afar. They knew without a doubt that the enemy army was gathering towards Anyang.
The soldiers guarding the city looked nervous but disciplined. When they saw Chen Qingqing coming, they all saluted respectfully.
"Is everyone ready?" Chen Qingqing asked loudly.
"Report to the princess, the crossbows and firearms are ready. The brothers are all holding their breath, just waiting to show the enemy some color."
"Okay, everyone, be alert. As long as the enemy dares to attack the city, we won't be polite. Let them taste the power of our 'Sky-Thunder'." Although Chen Qingqing had a smile on her lips, her eyes were as cold as broken ice.
At this time, the four-nation coalition forces were marching towards Anyang in a mighty manner.
Seeing the nearby Anyang City, Gao Lizhu had a bad idea in mind.
The prosperity of the Daning Dynasty today is due to the wisdom and intelligence of Princess Anyang.
Getting the princess is equivalent to getting the world. If their Gaoluo Kingdom is the first to break into Anyang City, the princess will belong to him.
Thinking of this, Gao Lizhu clasped her fists towards Xiyue Lei.
"Brother Xiyue, we are less than forty miles away from Anyang. You can rest here for a while. I am willing to be the vanguard to attack Anyang."
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