For the next few days, Chen Qingqing was extremely busy.
Traps and tripwires were the first trench she set up. Dozens of tripwires were strung over the traps, so that any enemy who got close would fall into them.
The trap is set with various hidden mechanisms and mechanisms; if an enemy falls in, they will be severely injured or killed.
However, these traps can only serve as a certain degree of deterrence. To truly repel an invasion from an enemy nation, more powerful weapons are needed.
She immediately drew up blueprints for a powerful repeating crossbow and found skilled craftsmen to work on it overnight.
After doing all this, Chen Qingqing felt that these cold weapons were far from enough. If they had explosives, Anyang would be invincible.
Therefore, for the second line of defense, she planned to use highly destructive bombs.
The saying goes, "First sulfur, second saltpeter, third charcoal." She immediately ordered large quantities of sulfur, saltpeter, and charcoal to be brought in, and personally supervised the process.
By weighing the ingredients precisely and adjusting the proportions to achieve the optimal ratio, the gunpowder can unleash its maximum power...
At the same time, Chen Qingqing ordered people to find many blacksmiths, fireworks craftsmen, and mechanical artisans.
Based on her drawings, they worked together to create simple devices for bombs, grenades, and launching projectiles, equipped with hidden mechanisms and pins.
When the craftsmen saw the various shapes and patterns drawn on the blueprints, they were filled with astonishment.
But they dared not slack off in the slightest and immediately threw themselves into the intense production process...
The blacksmith toiled, sweat pouring down his face, forging pieces of red-hot pig iron into the casings for making bombs and grenades.
Fireworks makers then filled the cartridge cases with explosives and iron beads according to the instructions on the blueprints.
These steps are relatively simple, but making a grenade with a pull ring is not an easy task.
Hand grenades are small and portable, yet powerful.
The design of the pull ring must be flawless; it must not be easily triggered, and it must play its role at crucial moments.
The mechanics tried various methods to continuously improve the internal structure of the grenade...
After repeated trials and more than ten days of intensive preparation, the first batch of finished products was finally completed.
Zhou Jingyuan stared at the new firearms before him, his eyes filled with shock and curiosity.
"Princess, are these things really as you say, capable of killing without a trace and instantly blasting the enemy to ashes?"
Chen Qingqing nodded, "That's right, with these things, we'll definitely rout the enemy."
"This, this thing the size of a potato can also defend against enemies?" Zhou Jingyuan said, picking up a grenade at random. "This iron lump is quite heavy, but even if it hits someone on the head, it probably won't be fatal. It's not as lethal as an arrow."
Hearing him say that, Chen Qingqing couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Lord Zhou, this is no ordinary lump of iron. Quickly select a few dozen soldiers and come with me outside the city to demonstrate it to you."
"Very well, I will go and prepare immediately." Zhou Jingyuan immediately dispatched dozens of soldiers to guard the city and then went outside the city.
Chen Qingqing took a hand grenade from the craftsman beside her and explained how to use it to dozens of soldiers.
He then pulled the fuse and threw it forcefully into the distant woods.
After a loud bang, the tree trunks, each as thick as a bowl, were all snapped in half.
Everyone was shocked by the power of the firearms, and their faces showed surprise and delight.
"My God, this is incredibly powerful!" Zhou Jingyuan exclaimed excitedly. "With this kind of firearm, we won't have to be afraid of anything anymore."
Chen Qingqing smiled and nodded, then handed a deployment map to Zhou Jingyuan.
"Lord Zhou, time is of the essence. Immediately send men to bury some of the firearms at the locations I mentioned, about twenty miles away from the city. Also, install all the firearm launchers on the city wall. In addition, select five hundred strong men and equip them all with these grenades, and have them at my command."
"Princess, rest assured, I will give the order immediately." Zhou Jingyuan had already received specific information that the primary target of the four-nation allied forces was Anyang City, and 500,000 troops were already on their way to Anyang. In less than ten days or half a month, they would be at the city gates.
Now that the situation had come to a life-or-death moment, he dared not delay. He took the defense map with both hands and ordered his men to bury a large number of firearms twenty miles away.
Then, five hundred strong men were selected, and the mechanics explained in detail how to use the grenades and the precautions.
After practical drills, all five hundred strong men became expert grenade throwers...
Chen Qingqing knew that although these firearms were powerful, they were facing an army of 500,000. The enemy was coming with overwhelming force and would not give up easily.
We need enough weapons and ammunition to defend Anyang City. As long as we hold out until Chu Jiuqing's 100,000 reinforcements arrive, we won't have to worry anymore!
He then returned to the city and ordered the craftsmen to work day and night to speed up the production of firearms.
A few days later, the craftsmen had made enough weapons and ammunition.
"Your Highness, a scout reports that the enemy is less than forty li from Anyang." Zhou Jingyuan strode into the study and reported with a solemn expression. Although he now had powerful firearms, he was not a military general and was terrified. That was an army of 500,000; just looking at that formation was frightening enough.
"Since they're here, we'll teach them a lesson they won't forget. We'll beat them so badly they'll never dare set foot on the land of my Great Ning Dynasty again." After saying that, a cold glint flashed in Chen Qingqing's eyes.
"If that's the case, the four countries will be furious." Zhou Jingyuan was in high spirits. He had witnessed the power of the new firearms and believed that the enemy countries were going to be in big trouble this time.
Chen Qingqing curled her lips into a smile. "Let's go see what's going on!"
As the group reached the city wall, they could faintly hear the sound of horses' hooves in the distance. Without a doubt, they knew that the enemy army was gathering towards Anyang.
The soldiers guarding the city looked tense but were very disciplined. When they saw Chen Qingqing arrive, they all stood up and saluted respectfully.
"Is everyone ready?" Chen Qingqing shouted.
"Reporting to the princess, the crossbows and firearms are ready. The brothers are all eager to teach the enemy a lesson."
"Alright, everyone stay alert. If the enemy dares to attack the city, we won't hold back. Let them taste the power of our 'Thunderclap Thunder'." Although Chen Qingqing had a smile on her lips, her eyes were as cold as shattered ice.
At this time, the four-nation allied forces were marching in a grand procession toward Anyang.
Looking at Anyang City so close at hand, Gao Lizhu hatched a wicked plan.
The prosperity and strength of the Great Ning Dynasty today is largely due to the wisdom and talent of Princess Anyang.
To possess the princess is to possess the world. If their Gaoluo Kingdom were to be the first to enter Anyang City, then the princess would belong to them.
Thinking of this, Gao Lizhu clasped her hands in a fist salute to Xi Yuelei.
“Brother Xiyue, we are now less than forty li from Anyang. You may rest here for a while. I am willing to lead the vanguard to attack Anyang.”
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