Chapter 470 Nothing is unexpected, only impossible
"Is this a torsion spring?" Li Chengqian looked confused.
“Well, turn the handle, the pentagonal gear drives the chain, pulls the ejection device to the extreme, and fires the ejection.
At the same time as the ejection, the torque rebounds, forming a reciprocating motion, and the chain drives the gear to rotate.
The slot rotates to the next pre-launch position, and the rocket or caltrop automatically fills the empty slot.
Repeat this process until all the pre-stored charge is exhausted." Su Ying explained the working principle of the gears and chains.
"Great! No need for manual pulling, it can be operated by at most two people. How far can it be fired? And how much weight can it ultimately projectile?"
Li Chengqian's eyes sparkled, he had never been so excited.
"Well, as long as the torque is sufficient, any weight can be thrown. With this torsion spring device, throwing a stone a hundred feet is no problem.
The enemy doesn't have this magical weapon, a hundred feet of projectile distance is enough!" Su Ying said.
"The farther it goes, the more difficult it is to manufacture the torsion spring. The counterweight is heavier, making it extremely inconvenient to transport on the battlefield. It would actually hinder us against highly mobile cavalry."
"!" Li Chengqian paused.
Yes, the heavier and farther the projectile is, the heavier the counterweight of the crossbow should be.
The Turks and Tuyuhun were primarily cavalry, highly mobile. Crossbows were suitable for defending cities or attacking enemy cities.
"There is a way to solve the problem of transporting the crossbow. Install wheels on the base and push the crossbow forward on the battlefield. The premise is that it is a plain battlefield. If you encounter hills and gullies, you can only sigh in despair," Su Ying added.
"What if the enemy also learns it?" Li Chengqian asked.
"How can our equipment remain static? Our principle is: if the enemy doesn't have us, we have them; if the enemy has them, we have them better; if the enemy has them better, we have them better!
When we launch a new device, the second generation is already in production and ready to replace the first batch.
At the same time, the third generation has been developed, the fourth generation is under research, and the fifth generation has been approved!" Su Ying talked freely.
The emperor was stunned by these remarks and looked at Prime Minister Fang and Hou Junji in shock.
"Then what about our second generation? What about the third, fourth, and fifth generations?" Li Chengqian grabbed Su Ying and said excitedly.
"Uh, Your Highness, the next few generations can start with the range and the power of the fire caltrop explosion. This is the ballista series.
In addition, we developed and manufactured artillery, and used seamless steel pipes to make the barrels. The explosives burned rapidly in the barrels to generate thrust, which threw out the shells and exploded in the enemy camp!
In addition, with the advent of fire caltrops and cannons, the lethality of bows and arrows was greatly weakened, and firearms suitable for individual soldiers were developed.
The first generation was called a fire gun, which fired a bullet by pulling the fuse. It was gradually improved to a trigger-pulling gun, and then to a continuous-firing gun.
It can also be disassembled and assembled, easy to carry and easy to hide..."
Su Ying thought of the fire guns of the Ming Dynasty, the Type 38 rifles of the 1930s and 1940s, the submachine guns of the 1950s and 1960s, and the classic AK-47.
"Is there really such a firearm?" Li Chengqian's eyes were full of fascination.
"If you can think of it, you can build it! See those birds flying in the sky? Who knows, someone might be able to build a flying machine that looks like a bird!"
Our slogan is: Nothing is impossible, only impossible!" Su Ying said casually.
"Puchi!" Fang Xiang was amused.
This young Lord Su is not only imaginative, but also very good at bragging. His Majesty and the Crown Prince were completely fooled by him.
He had seen the fire caltrop and found it to be extremely powerful, but its lethality was far less shocking than its deterrent power.
It can indeed scare people, but once the other party figures out how it is made and used, it won't be very powerful.
As for stabbing horses with reverse stabs, when both sides fought on the battlefield, not only the enemy's horses were injured by reverse stabbings, but also their own horses.
But Lord Xiao Su’s idea is very good. What the enemy doesn’t have, I have; what the enemy has, I am better at; what the enemy has, I am unique.
Weapons and equipment are always stronger than those of the enemy, which is a double blow to the enemy, both physically and psychologically.
Imagine how it feels to keep fighting against an opponent who is so strong that it is terrifying and invincible.
"What are you laughing at, Lord Fang?" Su Ying pretended to be calm and changed the subject.
"Master Xiao Su, crossbows are very practical and can be manufactured. Improving their range and explosive power is practical.
How are seamless steel pipes manufactured? Who can make them? How long does Datang take to manufacture them?
And artillery shells, don't they explode in the barrel? How are they propelled out?
"If the entire Tang army were to be equipped, the steel production would simply not be enough," Fang Xiang pointed out one by one.
"Prime Minister Fang is indeed worthy of being Prime Minister Fang. Haha, given the current conditions, too many things are indeed impossible.
But I didn't say we can only create it in this generation! Maybe it will take two, three, four, or even ten or twenty generations.
"As long as our descendants keep working on it, I don't believe we can't create it!" Su Ying said confidently.
This left Fang Xiang speechless. After a long moment, he sighed, "Master Xiao Su is right!"
"Your Majesty!" Hou Junji, who had been silent all this time, spoke.
"Since Lord Fang said the crossbow is feasible, let's develop it first. What torsion spring device Lord Su mentioned, a base with wheels! Let's use it to practice!"
Is this the renowned Duke of Lu, Marquis Junji? Su Ying looked at the forty-year-old warrior in front of her.
He should have been honored and favored throughout his life, fought in the Western Regions to steal gold, silver and jewelry, and was imprisoned for his greed for money, but he was not punished.
In the end, he was involved in the prince's rebellion case and was executed. He is a prime example of a person who would not die if he did not commit any crime.
"What the Marquis said is very true! Gao Ming, give these drawings to the Weapons Supervisor, and you will be in charge of this matter!" The emperor took the opportunity to arrange for the prince to officially take over.
Seeing that her son was passionate about military equipment and had great talent, he was able to ask targeted questions when discussing with Su Ying and followed Su Ying's thinking.
The emperor was greatly shocked by Su Ying's ingenious ideas for weaponry. They were all powerful weapons that could not be stopped by flesh and blood.
The emergence of firearms will change the way of fighting accordingly, and new types of troops will also be born.
Once firearms are developed, a firearms army will be formed.
“Your Majesty, if firearms are to be constantly updated and improved, a separate department must be established.
Maintaining confidentiality and preventing technology leaks is one thing, while continuous technological updates are another," Su Ying suggested.
"Yes! Gao Ming, I'll teach you this all together. Find a secluded place outside the city. Weapons Supervision Firearms Research and Development Department, Su Qing!"
"I'm here!" Su Ying bowed.
"I appoint you as the director of the Firearms Research and Development Department! The rank is the seventh grade!" The emperor spoke with great vigor and ambition.
Su Ying paused, she hadn't resigned yet.
"Su Qing?" The emperor stared at the thin person with his head lowered.
"Your Majesty, Lord Su is so excited about his sudden promotion!" Li Chengqian said, reaching out and quietly tugging at Su Ying's official robe.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Su Ying bowed to express her gratitude.
"What? Are you not satisfied with the official position I gave you? Do you think it's too small?" The emperor saw the prince's little action.
Seeing that Su Ying was calm, he remembered the memorial he submitted last year to accuse Wang Duanfang of his low-ranking position.
"No! Your Majesty, I originally wanted to resign from the positions of Inspector Censor and Lingnan Brocade Craftsman..." Su Ying realized that the emperor was not angry, so she spoke frankly.
"Oh, you still think your position is too low!" The emperor laughed.
To be honest, he didn't mind promoting and reusing such a capable minister, and didn't think Su Ying was taking advantage of him.
"I want to stay at home and do nothing, stroll around Chang'an Street, do some small business, earn some pocket money, and live a carefree life." Su Ying defended.
"Hahaha..." This made the emperor laugh. "You're saying it as if I'm treating you unfairly. Your salary isn't much, but you still have official land."
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