Chapter 51: Obtaining the Destiny

A pit was blown up on the ground and a lot of stones were smashed. This power was very small for Chen Wanrong, who knew modern warfare, and could be ignored. However, for Ruizong and others, this was an amazing thing. Even if a person's martial arts reached the realm of transformation, it would not be able to have such great power. Even if there is, it would only be a few people. However, Chen Wanrong did this easily, and they would not be shocked.

Ye Tianheng had seen the power of the explosion yesterday, but he didn't expect that it would be much more powerful just one day later. He kept touching his beard and kept cheering: "It's so great, so great!"

"Not bad, not bad!" Ruizong smiled, his face shone on his face, and looked at Chen Wanrong and said, "Wanrong, this power is good. However, in my opinion, it seems unlikely that this thing can be used on the battlefield. Do you think, if you want to throw it out, how far can it be thrown? The enemy's bow and arrow have shot you overturned."

His words make sense, but they are not completely correct. With people throwing them, they can't throw them far, and it's amazing to have dozens of meters away. However, bombs are very useful on the battlefield. Before Chen Wanrong could speak, Princess Taiping frowned and said, "Brother, it depends on how to use them. Just relying on people to throw them, they can't throw them far. However, if you hide in a tree, wait behind a stone, wait for the enemy to rush forward, and then throw them out, the lethality is not small, much more powerful than the bow and arrow."

After hearing this, Chen Wanrong was very surprised. Princess Taiping's knowledge was much more wise than that of the Ruizong. No wonder she almost became the second Wu Zetian. This talent is indeed convincing.

Li Longji smiled slightly and said, "I think the use of this thing should be viewed from two aspects. One is for people to throw it away. If people come to throw it away, my aunt is right. Thousands of people hold this thing in their hands, hide it, and wait for the enemy to rush forward and take action together. What will happen? I'm afraid the Turkic cavalry is no longer an opponent."

The Turkic cavalry came and went like the wind, and they were skillful in riding and shooting, which was always a headache. After he mentioned this, Princess Taiping echoed: "Yes. This thing should be made in large quantities and was the best thing to deal with the Turkic cavalry."

In fact, the Tang Dynasty has always been in an advantage in the war against the Turks. The reason why the Tang army was able to dominate was not only because of its advanced equipment, its light and strong armor, and its sharp bows, but also because its cavalry of the Tang army was not worse than that of the Turkish cavalry. If the equipment advantage was included, the lethality of the Tang Dynasty cavalry was even better than that of the Turkic cavalry.

Of course, no one is so stupid that he cannot increase his superiority to the enemy as much as possible. Bombs are so useful that they would not be used to deal with the Turks, Li Longji would not be smart enough.

Chen Wanrong admired Li Longji's insight and praised him: "The Prince's Holy Wisdom!"

Li Longji continued: "Another use is to attack the city of Jian. The stone castle city is standing in front and blocking the Tang Dynasty's march. If there is such a thing to be killed, it is not difficult. However, in my opinion, it is necessary to throw a bomb into the stone castle city. There are some trenchers, but the distance is not enough. If necessary, you can ask the military weapon supervisor to improve it. However, even if it is improved, it may not meet the requirements."

The seat of Shibao City is very special, and it is impossible to attack from both sides because even people cannot go up. The distance to use a catapult is not enough, so he can only attack. Chen Wanrong saw the model made by Wang Zhongsi, so he decided to use artillery, and only artillery can reach the distance.

What a quick response! What an amazing insight!

Chen Wanrong was shocked by Li Longji's insight and said with a smile: "The prince said it very well. That's why artillery is needed. With artillery, as long as it is fired, the shells can be shot far away, and it is no problem to have three or five miles."

"Three or five miles?" Ruizong was a little surprised.

For the Tang people, the strongest Fuyuan crossbow was at most 300 steps, which was 450 meters, almost one mile, and it was already far away. The cannon could shoot three or five miles, which was far beyond their imagination. Not only Ruizong was surprised, but even Li Longji was a little surprised.

Modern artillery can shoot dozens of kilometers, but the level of copper cannon Chen Wanrong wants to build is not very good. I believe there will be no problem with the range of three or five miles, and he smiled and said, "Yes."

Li Longji's insight once again showed: "It's so good. It's just that if you use it to attack the city, the power of this thing is too small, so it should be made bigger."

There are many types of artillery, and field artillery and siege artillery are different. Siege artillery is generally giant artillery with a large caliber. This is common sense for modern people, but Li Longji does not have any knowledge of artillery, but he can see this, which is extremely extraordinary.

Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "The prince doesn't know. It is precisely because of this that he wants to build different cannons. Now he wants to hit Shibao City. In my opinion, there is no need to build too large cannons. He only needs to have enough range and the shells can fall into the city. After all, Shibao City is only a little big, and there are not many people stationed in. If the cannons go down, they will almost be blown to death. The rest is not enough to withstand our attack."

Princess Taiping smiled and said, "Wanrong, it seems that you are full of confidence. Your Majesty, according to your younger sister's opinion, let Wanrong take responsibility for this matter."

Chen Wanrong really didn't expect it and didn't have the intention to be responsible for this matter. According to Chen Wanrong's idea, he just got the matter of making shells, because I was familiar with gunpowder and tried my best. As for the other things, I left them to the Military Arts Supervisor to do, and at most I could give some advice. When I heard this, I couldn't help but be anxious and said, "Your Majesty, I must not do this matter."

Ruizong did not speak, but looked at Li Longji and sought his opinions. Li Longji smiled and said, "What my father and aunt said is exactly what my son minister wants. It is just right for Wanrong to be responsible for this matter."

Before Chen Wanrong could speak, Ruizong had already expressed his opinion: "Since my little sister, Sanlang thinks you are suitable, then Wanrong, you should take this responsibility." Li Longji was the third child, and Ruizong called him Saburo.

If Ruizong had definitely called Li Longji the prince in the past, he would have been happy today, so he called Sanlang and Princess Taiping the younger sister. Once the cannon was released, his achievements were expected, so his mood would naturally be so good that he could not be better.

"Your Majesty, no. I can only make gunpowder, and cannonballs can be careless. As for the artillery itself, I have no choice but to be responsible for Lord Liu and Lord Kou." Chen Wanrong didn't want to deal with this job. In addition to this reason, there is another idea, that is, once he takes over, he will not have much freedom. Now, Chen Wanrong's chemical industry is booming. If he is bound, the loss will be great.

Liu Huaide and Kou Yibing took a step forward and advised: "Mr. Chen, you can just accept it. You have raised this artillery. You know the problem in this more than anyone else. If you are not responsible, who will be responsible? We will be in charge of the mansion and the military weapon surveillance will be followed by your dispatch. We will give whatever you want. We will give it to the person you like!"

Ye Tianheng and the others also came to persuade each other: "Mr. Chen, you are familiar with this artillery. We don't understand very well. Otherwise, how could it be put on for two days? If you don't come, what will happen again? The military situation in front is like fire, so you can't delay it anymore."

Ruizong listened to them with a smile, and then said, "Wanrong, let's do it. Just say anything you need. In one sentence: ask people to give them money, ask money, and ask things to give them."

Princess Taiping smiled and took over the conversation: "Brother, based on my younger sister's understanding of Wanrong, he is not a person who is afraid of difficulties. Wanrong, don't you want to be restrained, right?"

That's right, Chen Wanrong admitted: "Princess Shengming."

Li Longji smiled and said, "This is easy to deal with. When you have finished the cannon, you will feel comfortable." He paused a little: "However, I want to remind you that if you want to be free and unrestrained, you have to work harder and make the cannon as soon as possible."

After saying this, Chen Wanrong could no longer refuse, so he had to say: "Abide by the order."

Ruizong was very happy and waved at Wang Shaohua. Wang Shaohua stepped forward to greet him. Ruizong said, "You just follow Wanrong. If Wanrong has difficulties, tell me."

Although Ruizong likes to play balance, one is Princess Taiping and the other is Prince. In fact, his role among the three giants is crucial. Wang Shaohua is equivalent to the contact person between him and Chen Wanrong. If Chen Wanrong has difficulties, he can go directly to Tianting, which means that Chen Wanrong's artillery "great lights all the way".

"Abide by the order!" Wang Shaohua received the order.

The Tang people really hate Tubo, and it is best to teach a lesson, and Princess Taiping is no exception: "Wanrong, if you need help, just speak. If someone makes things difficult for you, just say it."

"Thank you Princess!" Chen Wanrong naturally knew what she was thinking.

Li Longji just encouraged him, without saying anything like help, and then left with Ruizong and Princess Taiping.

When Ruizong and his party left, Chen Wanrong, surrounded by Liu Huaide and others, went to the Military Arts Supervisor. The Military Arts Supervisor was in Andingfang next to Guanghua Gate, and the sound of cars arrived soon.

Chen Wanrong saw that this was a large courtyard, with a group of soldiers at the door. As soon as he entered the door, Chen Wanrong saw that there were many rooms. Zhang Deming introduced him: "This is the place where we handle official affairs. If we encounter difficulties, we can discuss together."

Under the leadership of Kou Yibing, Chen Wanrong entered the house. The room was very big, with many tables and chairs, and someone immediately sent tea.

Among the good workers, there were a few older people who rushed back from the schoolyard and were a little tired. They leaned on the chair, drank tea and rested.

Kou Yibing was not young, and after drinking tea for a while, he recovered and glanced at him, "There are no outsiders here, either the generals or the military weapons prisoners, they are all old brothers and brothers, so I won't say polite words. You all have to listen to Lord Chen, and you can do whatever Lord Chen told us to do, no matter how you say."

Liu Huaide took over the conversation and said, "Master Kou said very well, this artillery is very important. I will only say one thing, whoever doesn't cooperate will get out of me. Don't think that you can pretend to be old after staying here for decades." After that, it became very serious.

The good workers were smiling, but no one had any words. Ye Tianheng smiled and said, "You two, don't have to be stern. Everyone was shocked about what happened today. Whatever my friend said, we will definitely do." The people here are old brothers, and Ye Tianheng got up casually and called Chen Wanrong a friend.

"That's right, it's still what Brother Ye said!" Good craftsman Cao Zhixiong laughed and said.

Kou Yibing himself is a good craftsman and has a good relationship with them. Although Liu Huaide was not a good craftsman, he respected these national treasure-level craftsmen and laughed.

After laughing, Ye Tianheng continued: "Here, I will tell you a little secret first. Don't call me if you hear it."

"Brother Ye, what's the matter? Tell me quickly! Don't be there to be divine." Kou Yibing urged.

Ye Tianheng smiled and glanced at everyone, then said, "My friend has two things to do this time. One is artillery, and the other is to teach us how to make knives, which are tools to make threads." Chen Wanrong talked about this with Zhang Deming yesterday, and he must have told Ye Tianheng when he came back.

"Really?" Kou Yibing's hand trembled, and the teacup almost fell to the ground. The tea dripped on the ground, making a slight sound, looking at Chen Wanrong in surprise.

"Aren't you joking?" Liu Huaide looked at Chen Wanrong. Fortunately, he didn't hold a tea cup in his hand, otherwise he would be the same as Kou Yibing.

The good workers stared at Chen Wanrong in surprise, their eyes not for a moment.

Chen Wanrong smiled and said, "I only know some methods, but I can't be sure whether it will succeed or not." This is the truth. Chen Wanrong only knew something when studying materials. He had never done it. Whether it could be done remains to be verified.

"That's great!" There were cheers in the room.

Cao Zhixiong laughed: "We have thought about this tool for a hundred years, but we can't make it. We have used it a little, less, and we saved it again and again. It was almost used up. I didn't expect that Master Chen is here, and now it's time to make this tool. As long as we have a way to make this tool, we can use it in the future and make a lot of things."

This is exactly what everyone wants to say, and they all claim to be true.

Chen Wanrong heard Zhang Deming talk about it yesterday and asked him how he got the knife, but he couldn't explain it clearly. At this time, this question came to his mind again and asked: "I want to know how he got the knife?"

Good workers, look at me, and I look at you, but they didn't say anything.

After a while, Kou Yibing explained: "Mr. Chen, we don't know how this thing was obtained, but it's just used it. It should be more than a hundred years. After Emperor Taizong captured Chang'an, the Tang Dynasty was built. At that time, wars were constantly in the court, and the court needed a lot of arms, so of course it was necessary to make good workers. Inadvertently, this tool was discovered in the General Mansion of the previous dynasty, and there were many knives. The good workers didn't care much at that time, and later they found that the tool was particularly sharp and could not withstand the steel. After several efforts, they found that it could be made on the steel, and the thread was very useful, but it was limited to the inability to make the tool, so they dare not promote it."

A sigh sounded, and of course Chen Wanrong also sighed.

It can be imagined that a good craft of the Sui Dynasty should have created this tool, but he was killed by the war at the end of the Sui Dynasty, leaving only this tool. As for the technology, no one knows it anymore, which makes people regret it.

There is an old saying in China that "long separation will lead to unity, and long separation will lead to unity." Every time the separation and unity is divided, it will cause great shock. Not only will blood flow into a river, but it will accumulate corpses like mountains, but it will also destroy civilization. Historians only remember that poetry and books were burned down, and scholars fled, but did not record these technologies and historical misunderstandings.

Chen Wanrong thought of the unknown senior in the West Mountain who studied gunpowder and found another person here. I don’t know how many people like them are. What a pity, what a pity!

Chen Wanrong wanted to know this tool so much, and asked, "Can I take a look?"

"Of course!" Kou Yibing agreed without thinking, stood up and led the way for Chen Wanrong.

Liu Huaide hurriedly stopped him and said, "Mr. Chen, if you want to see it, you don't have to hurry up. You have to arrange the artillery first, and then go and see it."

This is true. Chen Wanrong wanted to understand the miracles of his ancestors, but forgot the main business and said a little embarrassedly: "Thank you, Lord Liu, reminder. The artillery is actually only two parts. One part is the artillery itself, and the other part is the artillery shell. I am not familiar with the casting of artillery. I would like to ask Lord Liu and Master Kou to send it."

The two of them were most familiar with this place, so they naturally had better arrangements. The two had no objections and discussed it briefly. Liu Huaide stood up and said, "If you want to cast something, you still have to push Brother Ye. Brother Ye is not young anymore. My intention to be guided by Brother Ye, Master Zhang, Master Cao, Master Chu, you can help. Are there any problems?"

"No!" Ye Tianheng, Zhang Deming, Cao Zhixiong and Master Chu responded in unison.

Kou Yibing said, "Mr. Chen." He sat down.

Chen Wanrong frowned and said, "There will be no problem with the shell part. Gunpowder is easy to deal with, and the shell shell is easy to deal with. But where can I find this saltpeter?" It is used on the battlefield. The amount of saltpeter is very large, and it is not enough to collect all the saltpeter in all the medicine shops in the Tang Dynasty.

"Saltpeter? Who knows where saltpeter is?" Liu Huaide also frowned.
Chapter completed!