Fenghou

Chapter 391
There are no buildings under the South City and East City of Ganquan Fort, and there is a separation zone of more than a hundred steps. These two sections of open space are used as a training place for the army and a testing ground for some new weapons when there is no war.

At this time, the military battalion was experimenting with mud fire oil, which was a by-product of the development of the fire kite, but Chen Qing was quite interested.

The so-called mud kerosene is to mix mud and kerosene to form a solid combustion agent, which can be thrown directly in a burning state, instead of first throwing kerosene and then igniting it with a rocket as before. It can directly target the enemy. Attack on fixed targets such as army catapults, nest carts, warships, and siege ladders.

But its biggest role is to improve combustion efficiency and save kerosene. Every time [-] catties of kerosene is thrown out, at least half of it will be ineffective combustion. Under the current background of kerosene tension , the appearance of mud kerosene will undoubtedly greatly reduce kerosene loss.

However, kerosene does not burn after being mixed with soil. Most of the time, it cannot burn, or the flame is very small, and it does not work, so repeated trials are required.

Xie Changzhi explained to Chen Qing: "We have tried repeatedly. Although it is made into soft mud, the throwing effect is better, but it actually only burns with a layer of kerosene on the surface, but if it is made into a thin mud state, it will fly in mid-air. If it spreads out, the fire oil inside will also be ignited, and the killing area is also large, so we unanimously decided that it is better to make it into a slime shape, and we named it fire mud."

"But it's made into thin mud, and it will flow down when soldiers throw it." Chen Qing was a little worried.

"You can wrap it with oiled paper, and the oiled paper will spread out in the air, so that it won't affect the trebuchet."

Chen Qing nodded, "Then let's try it!"

Xie Changzhi waved his hand, and a soldier came over carrying a wooden box and placed it next to a small catapult. The soldier opened the box and put a five-jin oiled paper bag in the throwing pocket of the small catapult.

"We have three kinds of oil paper bags, five catties, ten catties and twenty catties. Thousand-step guns must use twenty catties of fire clay."

Chen Qing stepped forward to take a closer look, and saw that the oiled paper was tied with a rope. Xie Changzhi lightly pulled at the end of the rope, and once he wiped it, the rope fell off, and the oiled paper spread out, revealing the black mud inside.

Fifty steps away on the opposite side stood a small wooden house, which was the target of the small trebuchet.

The soldiers ignited the fire clay, and it burst into flames, and the edge of the oil paper also burned. The long arm of the trebuchet threw out the oil paper package. Sure enough, the oil paper separated from the fire clay in the air, and the fire clay gradually dispersed, turning into a A big ball of fire, 'pop! 'The ground hit the log cabin, and the log cabin was wrapped in fire mud and burst into flames.

Chen Qing said happily: "If the opponent is a big ship, if it hits the hull, it will burn a big hole in the hull sooner or later."

Xie Changzhi said with a smile: "Actually, we think it will be more effective to deal with dense enemy forces flying all over the sky!"

"Then get ready, it will probably work soon."

At this time, a soldier rushed over, clasped his fists and said, "This is a letter from the commander of Jin Bing to Dutong!"

Chen Qing received the letter, it turned out to be another letter from Wanyan Wushu, this was the second letter within a day.

Chen Qing opened it and looked it over, and it turned out that it was Wan Yan Mouyan who proposed to challenge him one-on-one. Chen Qing turned around and smiled at Gao Ding: "Your deal is here!"

In the morning of the next day, there was loud drumming in the Jinbing Camp, and teams of Jinbing rushed out. The [-] Jinbing quickly finished their formation, with banners unfurled, full of murderous aura, and [-] Jurchen cavalry rushed towards Ganquan Fort.

They stopped advancing one mile away from Ganquan Fort, and began to form a team quickly. A Jurchen general ran out from the team, wearing an iron helmet and armor, and holding a golden backed machete. It was Wanyan Mouyan.

Yesterday Wanyan Wushu received a reply from Chen Qing, and there was only one word, Zhan!

Early this morning, Wanyan Mouyan came out to challenge.

In the Jinbing camp, a giant log was used to build an observation deck covering an area of ​​one mu, which was two feet high. Wanyan Wushu, Wanyan Chang and a group of generals stood on the observation deck to watch the battle.

Seeing Wanyan Wushu's expectant face, Wan Yanchang said indifferently: "I'm afraid Mou Yan will be disappointed?"

Wanyan Wushu was taken aback, "The supervisor means that Chen Qing won't fight?"

Wan Yanchang laughed, "I know him very well. If there is no profit, he will definitely fight in person. This is not for equality, but because he is afraid of losing the opportunity. As for this Wanyan Mouyan , it's not worth his shot."

Wanyan Wushu's expression was a little displeased, and he looked at Ganquan Castle coldly.
The gate of Ganquan Fort opened, and a general with a white horse and silver helmet rushed out of the city. He was six feet four inches tall, equivalent to a little over [-] meters tall, with big arms and a round waist. The appearance is very handsome, it is the general Gao Ding.

Chen Qing's five generals, Yang Zaixing, Gao Ding, Liu Cui, Liu Qiong and Niu Gao, Gao Ding ranked second.

On the top of the wall, Yang Zaixing looked resentful. You must know that this kind of single-handed opportunity is rarely encountered, but Dutong gave it to Gao Ding. At least it should be decided by drawing lots!
Chen Qing said with a smile: "Next time I will give you the chance to fight one-on-one. Even if Wanyan Wushu comes to challenge me personally, I will let you fight!"

Yang Zaixing changed his mind, and his mood immediately improved, yes!I've never heard of this Wanyan Mouyan, it's pointless to kill him, if he plays today, then next time it won't be his turn.

"Du Tong, then we've made a deal!"

Chen Qing smiled slightly, "It's a deal!"

On the battlefield, Wanyan Mouyan thought it was Chen Qing who had come out, so excited he rushed forward and shouted: "Chen Qing, I have been waiting for this day for a long time!"

There was a burst of laughter at the top of the wall, and Wanyan Mouyan realized that the opponent was holding a gun, not Fang Tian's painting halberd, and the opponent was not Chen Qing!He suddenly became angry and asked, "Who are you? Why doesn't Chen Qing come to fight me?"

Gao Ding chuckled, "Your uncle Gao Ding is too! My family doesn't even bother to fight against a nameless bastard like you."

Wanyan Mouyan was furious, urged his horse to gallop, rushed forward like a gust of wind, slashed at Gao Ding's neck with a slash, this slash was fast and ruthless, powerful, before the knife arrived, a fierce wind had already Gao Ding face.

Gao Ding thought to himself, "Good swordsmanship, no wonder you dare to single out Dutong!" '

He put away his contempt, bowed his head, dodged a sharp knife, swung his spear, and pierced the opponent's heart, this shot was also incomparably fast.

Wanyan Mouyan's reaction was extremely quick, and he blocked it with the knife, 'Dang! With a sound, the swords and guns shook away, and both of them felt their arms go numb.

The two shouted at the same time and fought fiercely together.

Gao Ding is a descendant of Gao Huaide, his spear and helmet are family heirlooms left by Gao Huaide, he is extremely talented, and his family's martial arts is the strongest among the Gao family's children in the past thirty years.

At the age of fifteen, at the gun discussion meeting in Daxiangguo Temple, Gao Ding and Xu Ning, the instructor of the [-] forbidden army, had a tie, which caused a sensation in Bianliang. He also gave the saber to the boy from the same family.

It was also because he was too close to Gao Qiu that the new emperor Zhao Huan, who was enthroned, disliked him and sent him to Jinan to become a subordinate of Da Dao Guan Sheng. But it was also for this reason that he escaped Jingkang. disaster.

Gao Ding's experience was quite bumpy, ups and downs, wandering around, and it was not until he followed Chen Qing that he finally stabilized.

And his opponent Wanyan Mouyan is also a fierce general of the Jurchen army. Both he and his elder brother Wanyan Huonv have received the true biography of their father Wanyan Loushi, but Wanyan Mouyan's sword skills are better, while his elder brother is good at archery.

However, compared to their father Wanyan Loushi, their brothers' martial arts are still far behind. Wanyan Mouyan also knows that he may not be Chen Qing's opponent, but the fire of hatred in his heart has burned his head, and he can't wait to kill him. Kill General Song and force Chen Qing out.

Just because he was too anxious, his saber technique gradually became a little messy, Yang Zaixing on the top of the wall smiled and said: "Within three moves, Gao Ding will definitely win!"

"No! Within one move." Chen Qing said lightly.

He could see that Gao Ding was accumulating strength.

Yang Zaixing was stunned, and hurriedly looked towards the battlefield.

The two sides have been fighting fiercely for more than ten rounds, Wan Yan Mouyan cut the air with a knife, but Gao Ding unexpectedly did not fight back, the two horses passed by each other, Gao Ding showed a sneer at the corner of his mouth, he already felt the opponent's back is loose.

He suddenly lay back and hit the carbine back, piercing Yan Mouyan's back as quickly as lightning.

Wanyan Mouyan suddenly came to his senses, but it was too late, 'Pfft! Chisel Jinhu pierced the back of his neck with a gun.

(End of this chapter)