Mo Xiaohu also repeatedly advised: "That's right, that's right, we're here now! Sir, don't be in a hurry to leave, I'll get you something good right away!"
After saying that, he hurriedly ran to another place to get something, and soon came back holding a small box.
When I opened the box, I found only three things inside besides the hay.
Mo Xiaohu took out the first one and said proudly, "This is the hand cannon that Zhao Lie mentioned. It's called a three-shot hand cannon! It can fire three shots in a row!"
"Although it's not as powerful as a flintlock rifle, it's easier to conceal and is perfect for self-defense!"
Zhao Lie's eyes sparkled: "Yes! This is it!"
"Last time I came you said it wasn't finished yet, so this time what you brought out should be the finished product."
Mo Xiaohu shook his head: "How should I put it? This still doesn't meet the master's requirements. This thing still has a lot of flaws, and it's very slow to change bullets. But fortunately, as long as I load three rounds of ammunition in advance, I can be prepared for any unexpected events."
"In fact, it's not just three rounds, it can hold more ammunition, but the more it holds, the more likely it is to jam or explode, and that hasn't been fixed yet."
"We don't have many people in our institute. Being able to fire three shots in a row is already our limit. Besides, the cost of this gun is over six hundred taels!"
Six hundred taels? Xie Xian felt relieved when he looked at the hand cannon. This thing looked much shorter and thicker, so it shouldn't kill anyone...
"This thing... shouldn't explode, right?"
"I can't guarantee that any equipment will be completely safe, but this gun is still safe. The barrel has been thickened, so the possibility of explosion is extremely low, but it may still jam." Mo Xiaohu explained: "But that's not a problem! Just bring two more! If it breaks, just replace it!"
Zhao Lie was obviously very impressed with the musket and exclaimed, "Great! If you can fire three rounds in a row today, maybe in a few years you can make one that can fire thirty rounds in a row? Wouldn't that make you invincible!"
"Fire one first to see how powerful it is. If it works well, I'll take all the ones you have!"
Mo Xiaohu sighed and said, "There are only four. If you want them, take them all."
"Open flames are used underground, so the remaining ammunition and gunpowder are stored in the research institute on the ground."
"Besides, we don't have any funding right now, so we can only be responsible for drawing and designing."
"Oh, by the way, be careful to avoid people from the capital when taking gunpowder and testing. But they usually live in Xueyue Tower, so it shouldn't be a big problem."
"The gun is very simple to use. Just pull the trigger, aim at the opponent and shoot. As for reloading, the people above will teach you."
Xie Xian took the gun, fiddled with it briefly, and nodded.
Then Mo Xiaohu carefully took out a large wooden box from the box.
Seeing this, Zhao Lie asked curiously, "What is this? Why haven't I seen it before?"
Mo Xiaohu smiled proudly: "This is called a land mine! There is a mechanism inside. If you step on it, it will trigger the explosion! Anyone who is hit will die!"
"There's no gunpowder in it, so it's more troublesome than using a gun, and it can only be used for defense, not offense."
"In addition to stepping on it, you can also use a tripwire to trigger it!"
"Even the master hasn't seen this treasure yet!"
Zhao Lie was immediately excited when he heard this: "Great! Great! This is truly practical!"
"It would be much easier if we had this thing when we went up the mountain to hunt tigers. Why didn't you take it out earlier?"
Mo Xiaohu smiled bitterly and said, "It was just made recently. The structure of this thing is not complicated and it is easy to make."
"The main thing was to save money... We found two carpenters and made it. Except for the flint powder, it was basically made of wood."
"But when you load the gunpowder inside, you can add some gravel or iron pieces or something like that to double the power!"
Zhao Lie picked up the wooden box and fiddled with it for a while, then said with a smile, "It's not easy for you guys either, but I think it's unnecessary to step on it."
"It's too troublesome to set up such a big thing. We are probably moving around in the city and there is no way to bury it. Which fool would step on it?"
Mo Xiaohu turned around without saying a word, took a pen, and wrote a line of big words on the mine box: "Try and see if you dare to step on it."
"Do you want to step on it now?"
Zhao Lie: “….”
Xie Xian: “….”
The two were speechless for a moment.
I really want to step on it... But this trick can only be used once, and I have to prepare it in advance...
"You can use it in the city, too. You can lengthen the tripwire and throw it directly into someone's yard. Then, when you pull the tripwire, it will explode."
Zhao Lie said thoughtfully: "Well, not bad! Throwing it out to detonate is interesting! This is a good way to use it!"
Finally, Mo Xiaohu leaned over and took out the last thing, which was a dagger with a slightly strange shape.
"This looks like a dagger, but it's actually a gun!"
"There's a small trigger here. Just pull the bottom of the dagger handle to shoot a bullet. Although it's not lethal, it can be a surprise attack in close combat!"
"With a pistol and a dagger, an ordinary, untrained person can fight against three or four trained soldiers in close combat!"
"Add in the mines and you can attack or defend! If the enemy doesn't outnumber you by a lot, there will be no problem in ensuring your safety!"
Xie Xian nodded with admiration.
It seems that the guys at the Firearms Institute are still very useful. I can consider going back and asking my master to help them apply for funding.
"That's all we have. What do you think, sir?" Mo Xiaohu's eyes were full of hope.
In the past two years, the Firearms Institute has been suppressed by the Steam Institute. Whether it can get the funding depends on this time!
"Very good! Very good! I will report this to the master after I use it!"
Mo Xiaohu immediately showed his delight: "Great! Once the funding is approved, I will treat you to a good time at Xueyue Tower!"
"I want to go too." Zhao Lie said.
"Then add you one."
"Sir, we have everything. Is there anything else we need to prepare? If there is nothing else to prepare, we can set off at any time."
The departure time now seems a bit rushed. The master has given us a month to prepare, so we certainly can't set off in such a rush.
We also need to find Zhou Tie and Qian Desheng to learn about the situation of the old land of Gan State in the south, and then find some manpower and make some preparations.
Otherwise, if you act hastily, accidents are bound to occur, and it may be troublesome to seek supplies at that time!
Xie Xian pondered for a moment and said, "No hurry. The master gave me a month. I have to practice this gun first. I need to learn more about the situation in the southern salt-producing areas. This time I will be away for a long time. You should go home and make some preparations."
"Besides... we may have to go to many places, and we need to go to the printing house to prepare some passes. From now on, if our people make too much noise when walking outside, they will declare themselves to be Jinyiwei!"
"What is Jinyiwei?"
"Don't worry about this, just remember that you are a Jinyiwei!"
“I understand!”
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