The rise of the prince

Chapter 227 Two Hundred One Point Three Explosion + Anchor Point
The smoke and dust gradually dissipated, and the gravel flew across. There was a not very deep crater about half a meter in the center of the explosion point. Several sheep fell on the ground four or five meters away. Injured by the fast-flying fragments, he has not lived long.

The two legs of the worst one were directly torn off by the air waves and shrapnel, and flew seven or eight meters away.

As for the one that was less than one meter away from the explosion point, only the part above the neck is still tied to the wooden stake. Bad taste.

There are also scratches and small holes in the stakes and surrounding parapets.
The emperor stared blankly at the tragic scene in front of him, his raised hand trembled a little, Degong hurried forward to support him.

And Wei Li, the commander of Shangzhi's personal guard, also looked like he had seen a ghost, his face was pale, and he was so frightened that he supported the wall to stand still.

After all, experiencing this kind of situation for the first time is actually normal. It is a normal physiological reaction of human beings. Li Xingzhou remembers that the same is true of the power of explosives when he first saw him when he was a child.

At that time, he was at his grandfather’s house in the countryside. The countryside was very poor. An old man in his 80s didn’t want to burden his children, so he went up the mountain with a pack of explosives and blew himself up. Looking for medicine on the hillside.

That was the first time he had an intuitive understanding of the power of explosives. He felt that the whole hillside was shaken, which was different from what he had seen in movies and TV dramas. In the end, the people in the village only found half of the old man's foot and buried it, and nothing else was found (the real story that happened to us when we were young, it was tragic, we really couldn't find anything except half of the foot)
This is the first time that Li Xingzhou understands how vulnerable a human body is.

In fact, the accuracy of early firearms is not much different from bows and crossbows. The difference lies in the powerful kinetic energy.

To put it simply, the initial velocity of the bullet of the black powder firearm is about 400 meters per second, which has exceeded the speed of sound.Therefore, its kinetic energy greatly exceeds that of a crossbow, and its accuracy can be compensated by its density. However, the result of its strong kinetic energy is a longer range and powerful armor-piercing ability.

E=0.5MV in classical mechanics.

Among them, V refers to the speed, so it shows the influence of speed on the kinetic energy of the weapon, and the influence of speed on the kinetic energy is exponential.

In other words, if the muzzle velocity of the strong bow reaches 100 meters per second, and the muzzle velocity of the strong crossbow reaches 200 meters per second, there will be a gap between the two armor-piercing capabilities, but the gap is not as big as imagined.

That's because the speeds of 100 meters per second and 200 meters per second are still in the smooth zone, and the influence of speed on kinetic energy is not smooth, but in the form of an exponential function.

So when the black powder firearm breaks through the initial velocity of the bullet to about 400 meters per second, and exceeds the speed of sound, a qualitative leap comes!

The increase of kinetic energy enters the steep area, and earth-shaking qualitative changes occur. In the face of powerful kinetic energy, all armor and armor of this era will become paper.

However, the explosive flying fragments in the grenade can achieve this effect in a short distance, and the armor cannot prevent it.

The old emperor insisted on stepping forward to check the damage, regardless of the unpleasant smell of the chemical gas after the explosion mixed with the sheep's internal organs, feces and urine.

De Gong also patted the dust all over his body, and hurriedly followed.

Li Xingzhou was a little worried. After all, many people would feel uncomfortable physically and mentally when they saw this kind of scene for the first time. He was going to go up and check the old emperor's pupils.

As a result, he and Wei Li stepped forward and the emperor waved his hands and said, "Don't worry, I've seen mountains of corpses and seas of blood before."

Li Xingzhou was relieved when he said that. Thinking about it, the old emperor had indeed fought a lot of battles in his life, and his psychological endurance was far beyond the reach of human beings.

At this time, several sheep were hit by shrapnel and bleeding profusely. The old emperor didn't care about the dirty and smelly, so he stepped forward to check the wound, and his hands were covered with blood.

"How did these wounds come from?" the old emperor asked curiously.

Li Xingzhou explained to him one by one, comparing a grenade to a big firecracker after its power has been magnified a hundred times. At the same time, he took a real grenade and explained the principle to him. If the shell is hardened, the shell fragments will turn into high-speed flying fragments, which can kill the enemy.

The emperor was amazed when he heard this, and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay! But you said it contained a more powerful gunpowder, but why didn't I see you light it?"

Li Xingzhou had long expected that the old emperor would ask this question, so he brought a separate model of the ignition device, which was specially used to explain how to use the spring energy storage to ignite the fire wire.

"Your Majesty, it's fine if you can't light it directly with the flint. Why is it so troublesome?" Wei Li asked puzzledly. After what happened just now, he also became in awe of Li Xingzhou. Now it seems that this thing is like a thunder!
The old emperor shook his head: "You, warrior, think about it, how to light the fire if it is raining, and how to light the fire when the army is marching?"

Wei Li was stunned.
Li Xingzhou also had to admire the old emperor's thoughtfulness and rich experience, and he could tell the key to the problem the first time he saw this thing.

He borrowed the sword from Wei Li, Wei Li hesitated for a moment, after all, outsiders are not allowed to carry weapons into the palace, and there are only Shangzhi's personal guards with swords in the palace, so handing over the weapon to others in front of the emperor is somewhat uneasy.

He did so only after the emperor nodded.

Li Xingzhou then showed them how to hold a sword in one hand, remove the safety pin with the other, and then use the teeth to pull the ring, throw the operation of the grenade, and throw the grenade with one hand. This tactical action is necessary for soldiers of later generations. Don't underestimate this little guy. This improvement has saved countless soldiers on the battlefield.

This time the emperor, Duke De, and Wei Li watched from a distance, and they saw clearly the shocking process of the detonation of the grenade.

The scorching flames, smoke and dust, and the terrifying shrapnel whistling by, the wooden piles were shattered and the sawdust splashed everywhere, and the surrounding walls were beaten with sand and gravel, which made people's hairs stand on end and their backs felt chills.
A few sheep replaced by Shangzhi Qinwei suffered another disaster, but this time there was no shock for the first time, because the two sheep on the periphery were lucky and just escaped the fragments, but were only frightened.

But even so, the emperor was still so happy that he kept chanting words like "good, good" and looked excited.

In the end, the emperor asked someone to bring in a water tank full of water. The defensive grenade, which was more powerful and larger, blew up the thick water tank, and more fragments almost killed all the chickens and sheep within a dozen meters around. Knocked down, even a chicken more than 20 steps away was unfortunately decapitated by shrapnel and died on the spot.

The old emperor was so happy that he patted him on the shoulder several times.

Li Xingzhou gradually became nervous, because he had experimented countless times with the power of the grenade, and the emperor's surprise was inevitable. The key lies in the next negotiation, how he can gain more power.

Degong glanced at him unobtrusively, which was meant to remind him.

The emperor was still very happy, and looked at the exquisite ignition device in his hand: "Okay, okay! If I have this thing, if each of my Jingchao sergeants brings one before going into battle, then why worry about the Liao cavalry, it's a pity that manpower is limited after all. , if it can be further away, it will be a siege weapon!"

He turned his head and said: "A few days ago, Yantiesi said that a large number of iron and stones from the capital entered the palace, and the purpose was unknown. Could it be used to make this thing?"

Li Xingzhou nodded: "I can't tell them clearly, and I think the more confidential the matter, the better."

"That's right! Knowing how to weigh the priorities, this is the demeanor of a person who achieves great things." The old emperor nodded heavily: "You did a good job in today's matter, and only we present know it well, and we must not make it public, otherwise we will never forgive you lightly. "

Both Wei Li and De Gong nodded.

After the grenade brought by Li Xingzhou exploded, the emperor ordered people to clean up the training ground. He didn't say anything, but said that he would go to Kunning Palace first.

So Li Xingzhou and Degong followed the emperor back to Kunning Palace, Wei Li stayed behind to deal with the aftermath. In fact, the loud noise just now could be heard in almost the entire imperial city. Many people were already full of doubts and panic, so Wei Li needed to comfort them. People's hearts, told the palace that nothing happened, but the emperor set off relatively loud firecrackers.

Kunning Palace is the palace where the emperor lives, so very few people can come in and out, so it is most appropriate to say here.

In the side hall, the maids served tea to everyone, but the emperor shunned him, and he said: "You are domineering and domineering on weekdays, and you have no scruples in what you say and do, which makes me a headache, but today you gave me a big surprise. This grenade can indeed be used as a secret magic weapon for my Jing Dynasty, but the name is not loud enough, so it can be changed in the future.

Now, you tell me, what kind of reward do you want for this great achievement, as long as it is not too much, I can satisfy you one by one. "The emperor rarely smiled.

Of course, Li Xingzhou felt that the old emperor had always regarded him as a child's descendant in his words. Although he was upset, he also understood that he was a child.
At this time, Degong looked at him slightly, and then pressed down his fingers on the table. Li Xingzhou understood that at this time, Degong reminded him not to speak easily, and only if he thought about it carefully, it would be possible if he had a sense of proportion. Then he might not be worth the candle.

But it was also because of De Gong's action that Li Xingzhou suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
He put down his teacup, bowed his hands earnestly, and said, "Whether it is black powder or ignition device, the craftsmanship of these grenades is very complicated and dangerous. I would like to ask the emperor to appoint me as a minister of the Ministry of Industry to supervise the whole process. , otherwise I don't worry about it."

"Pfft..." His voice just fell, and the tea that De Gong drank was directly sprayed out of his mouth.

The emperor was also taken aback, as if he didn't understand what he said, so Li Xingzhou simply stood up, and seriously repeated what he said before, even Degong kept giving him winks and pretended not to see it.

Because Degong's action reminded Li Xingzhou.

In psychology, various negotiation skills are a major research category, not only because the negotiation game process is one of the best scenarios for the application of psychology, but also because negotiation skills are an important activity that affects the process of human civilization.

Among them, it was not until the 21st century that psychologists discovered a misunderstanding hidden in the negotiation. It almost misled human beings for thousands of years, but few people discovered it.

Just like now, the emperor and Degong have stepped into that misunderstanding, and Degong's action reminded him that if they both fall into the misunderstanding, it is his best chance!So he spoke without hesitation.

The emperor was stunned for a moment, and then said: "Heh, do you know what kind of important person the Ministry of Industry is? The construction of royal gardens, the dredging of water conservancy in central Beijing, etc., can you take on this important position?"

"Really?" Li Xingzhou pretended to be suddenly enlightened, and then said: "Then please allow me to be the supervisor of the military weapons supervisor, and I will be in charge of the production of grenades. There is a workshop in the back of the palace. When the time comes, the military supervisor will be moved there. Go, it is convenient and can deceive people’s eyes and ears.”

After hearing this, Mr. De was choked by the tea and coughed again. Although the military weapons supervisor is not permanent, it is not a casual job after all. Besides, the emperor is planning to send troops this year, and now the military weapons supervisor is rushing to build military equipment. He may casually give him the position of military supervisor.

The emperor frowned, thought for a while, then shook his head and said: "No, the military supervisor also has important tasks at this time, and many craftsmen can't get away, so you can change your request."

Seeing that he was repeatedly rejected by the emperor, De Gong looked slightly worried, as if he was worried about him, and was extremely concealed, for fear that the emperor would find out.

But at this time, although Li Xingzhou also looked sad and unhappy on the surface, he laughed in his heart
Sure enough, no matter how powerful the old emperor was, he was still constrained and constrained by the times. Although he had rich knowledge, experience and knowledge, he still could not escape the shackles of the times. This is the turning point God gave Li Xingzhou!
Although Li Xingzhou has a wealth of experience and many experiences, can he compare with the old emperor and Zhong Daoyu?
His advantage is the knowledge beyond the times, and this time it is finally reflected.
The emperor refused again and again, and felt a little bit sorry for Wei Wei. After all, he was the one who proposed the matter, and Li Xingzhou had indeed contributed a lot. Seeing that he didn't speak, he said, "Go on, I will try my best to satisfy you this time."

Li Xingzhou pretended to think about it, but in fact he had already made up his mind. After a while, he raised his head and said, "Then please entrust this matter to me, Your Majesty. This thing is complicated and dangerous. I really don't trust others."

The emperor nodded logically, and then said: "It's nothing, but you need to write down the specific craftsmanship as a memorial, and then submit it to me."

"Yes!" Li Xingzhou bowed.

The emperor stood up, in a good mood, and said, "Come here, draw up a decree!"

The people waiting outside the door heard the voice, and after a while, Fu An, the head of the inner court department, came. Only he could record the dictation on behalf of the emperor.

The emperor walked down, faced the main entrance, and thought about it: "In this case, I will order you to be the young supervisor of the military weapon supervisor, with full power to take charge of this matter, and you can call on the spare craftsmen of the military weapon supervisor. Tiesi reported that the hand grenade and the black gunpowder production process will be written and submitted to me within a few days. Remember, you have to deliver it yourself, but Zhongshu, understand."

Li Xingzhou arched his hands, then thanked the emperor, and the emperor nodded without saying much. After Fu'an finished writing the imperial decree, he added a jade seal and signed it, and then sent it to Zhongshu.

Although Li Xingzhou appeared expressionless on the surface, it seemed that he was not very happy because of being rejected continuously, but in fact he was already happy in his heart.

The old emperor and Degong probably didn't realize it either. Giving him a big killer like a grenade to a young emperor's grandson supervisor, and then asking him to call spare craftsmen of the military supervisor, is already a great power!

In fact, these are what Li Xingzhou wanted from the beginning, but he adopted a roundabout way.

This is a misunderstanding in the negotiation field, which has been used by humans for thousands of years. It was not until psychologists in the 21st century did in-depth research that they suddenly realized it.

This misunderstanding is actually very simple and common, just like the opening of a boxing match, where two boxers move back and forth, but neither of them makes the first move.The same is true on the negotiating table, especially the more important the negotiation.

Negotiators are often reluctant to make an offer first, because in people's minds, they are worried that opening a price first will reveal their strategy and certain information, and even expose their weaknesses.

For thousands of years, most people have held this idea and played games on this theme, and it has also been the case in many famous negotiations.

But until the 21st century, psychologists conducted a lot of research and found that this is not the case.

For example, in a survey, they counted the asking price for the acquisition of a factory, and found that the average transaction price when the buyer made the first offer was about 1970 million US dollars, while the average transaction price when the seller made the first offer was 2480 million US dollars. There is a huge gap in the middle. difference!
And the side that made the price first is obviously the beneficiary.

Why is this?

Psychologists call this the "anchor point" theory.

This is like you want to buy a piece of clothing, and the price in your mind is 100 yuan, but you are afraid of exposing your bottom line price, so you will be passive, so at this time you will ask the peddler how much the clothes are, and the peddler first asks for 250 yuan.

This 250 yuan is the psychological anchor point. You may think it is expensive, so you start bargaining and say: 100 at most.

The peddler said: No, it costs 230 at least.

You said: You see this fabric is so rough, the ones I bought before were not that expensive, at most 130.

The peddler said: 210, it can’t be lowered, and business can’t be done any lower.

You said: 150, the most.

Hawker: The cost price is 200, really nothing less.

You said: 180, forget it if you don’t sell it.

Hawker: 200 really cannot be less
You made a gesture to leave, but the peddler hurriedly stopped you: "Okay, okay, I'm afraid of you, 180 is 180, I'm losing money today."

You are overjoyed, thinking that you have made a profit, but the peddler looks sad, feeling that he has lost money.

However, you have forgotten one problem, this clothes is only worth 100 in your heart at first
This is the so-called "anchor point" theory, which negates the negotiation model that people used to test each other and concealed it. It uses a large amount of data, experiments, and practical experience to tell people that in fact, "strike first is the best!"

Just like all the hawkers above, the person who makes the price first can set the anchor point, and once the anchor point comes out, even if you think it is unreasonable, the next negotiation will revolve around the anchor point.In the end, in most cases, it is beneficial to the party who made the price first.

This is not only because people will subconsciously play games around the "anchor point" that is thrown first, but also because the person who makes the first bid can deliberately set the anchor point high, and then back down again and again. cut.

It’s like the conversation between Li Xingzhou and the emperor. He acted preemptively and proposed the relatively high anchor point of the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Affairs. The emperor refused to agree, and he proposed the supervisor of military weapons. The emperor refused to agree again, and the emperor refused twice in a row. , but he backed down twice.

Psychologically, the emperor has gradually become weaker, and feels that Weiwei is sorry for him. After all, he promised to reward him and refused three times, so next time, no matter what request Li Xingzhou makes, the emperor will become more magnanimous than before.

After all, if the final request is directly raised, it still has a lot of power, but with the previous foreshadowing, it is nothing compared to it
This is the anchor point. In the negotiation, act first and throw a high anchor point that is beneficial to you.

The emperor is indeed powerful, but his experience and knowledge are still imprisoned in the pattern of the times, and his and Degong's ideas are still the ideas of this era, so Li Xingzhou seized this gap and used the knowledge beyond this era to win. Let's say it surprised him.

Because if it wasn't for Degong, he wouldn't have thought of these things
When he left the palace, Li Xingzhou had already brought three emperor's decrees, two decrees, one decree to make him a young supervisor of military weapons, and another decree to ask Du Zhisi to allocate 10 taels of silver to him for Workshop construction.

A secret decree asked him to be in charge of the production of black powder and grenades, and at the same time ordered Ji Chunsheng to temporarily transfer a battalion of troops from the Wu De Division to strengthen the defense and security of the back mountain of the palace.

At this time, Degong beside him seemed to understand what kind of trick he used, pointed at his nose and cursed: "You boy, you made me worry for so long in vain, and I didn't notify you in advance!"

Li Xingzhou laughed out loud. He also had a temporary idea, but he didn't explain it. The Military Weapons Superintendent is a small official, but the advantage is that he can justifiably recruit a large number of craftsmen to be paid by the court.

And in the future, the palace will buy iron or iron ore, no matter how much, as long as it is registered with the Yantie Division and used by the Military Weapons Supervision, it will be no problem at all!What happened before will never happen again.
(End of this chapter)