Great Military Division

Chapter 285 The Five Inventors of the Late Han Dynasty, Two Suddenly Appeared?
"Teacher, since the lever crossbow has so many advantages and is so powerful after being improved, why don't we equip all of them with strong crossbows and directly replace them with bows and arrows, wouldn't it be better?"

Bows and crossbows are the two most common long-range projectile weapons on the battlefield of ancient cold weapons, and crossbows have so many advantages. According to the normal thinking mode, it is naturally the best to replace them.

Especially in the lever crossbow, it solves the shortcoming of slow reset and winding of the traditional strong crossbow. Although it is slightly worse than the bow and arrow, in actual combat, this difference is completely negligible.

At least, that's what Liu Bian thought at the moment, if the entire army could be equipped with powerful crossbows, then the bows and arrows would also need to be used, and on the basis of being able to shoot in bursts, wouldn't it be equivalent to one person holding a machine gun and constantly shoveling?
Although the technical conditions for firearms are not yet available, if this offensive mode can be realized, wouldn't it have the same effect as holding a machine gun?
The Military Division Alliance immediately explained: "Master Bian, although the improved lever crossbow has made up for many shortcomings, it still has corresponding shortcomings compared with bows and arrows."

"One!"

The Army Division Alliance seemed to have expected Liu Bian's questions, and the answers were fluent: "Because the crossbow arrows have no tail fins, the throwing effect is not good, and the battle formation will be strictly restricted."

"But traditional bows and arrows are not the case. Several rows of archers can stand in a dense formation and shoot in salvo. The arrows fly over the heads of teammates in front without worrying about hurting their own people."

"Although, in the Song Dynasty, there was a stacking method of 'the second strongest bow, the second strongest crossbow, kneeling to wait, and the second god arm bow', which placed the strongest crossbows in the back row of bows and arrows, but the pursuit of this weapon and the tactics The meaning is still based on direct armor penetration.”

Liu Bian imagined the scene of the battlefield in his mind, and nodded with great interest: "That's right! The projectile effect of the crossbow is indeed a bit poor, and it doesn't make much sense to fully equip the soldiers."

"Second!"

Immediately afterwards, the Military Division Alliance continued: "The lever crossbow improved by experts is a sophisticated mechanical device, which contains many technical standards that could not be met in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The production cost must be very expensive."

"In addition, if any component is damaged, the maintenance cost will also be very high. It is impossible for us to only think about production and manufacturing, and not consider the later maintenance issues, right?"

Liu Bian nodded approvingly: "This is really a real problem."

The Military Division Alliance said softly: "For various reasons, even in history, bows and arrows still play the leading role. Those who are not short of money and want to quickly form an army usually choose crossbows; those who are backward in technology but everyone is good at shooting, most of them will choose bows. .”

"However, for a truly well-equipped army, these two types of weapons must be available. They must be matched in depth and complement each other, so that the army can exert its maximum combat effectiveness."

"Expert advice."

The military division alliance turned to the topic and solemnly said: "We can concentrate our forces and build a special force with not too many troops, but well-equipped, including short-range and medium-range equipment, all fully equipped."

Suddenly, a flash of light flashed in Liu Bian's mind: "Isn't this the trap of Gao Shun?"

The military division alliance said with certainty: "That's right! It's Gao Shun's trap camp. It only needs to maintain a force of [-] people. It is fully equipped with equipment such as armor, Huan Shou knife, and lever crossbow. How can it not be strong?"

"Okay!"

Liu Bian's eyes lit up suddenly, and his heart couldn't help surging: "It's really great."

Even the netizens in the live broadcast room are also boiling at the moment:

"Is Gao Shun, who is trapped in the camp, finally coming out?"

"This shit! Experts want to create an enhanced version of the camp?"

"Haha, the trapping faction in history was already very powerful, and now with sophisticated equipment, wouldn't it be even more powerful?"

"I think of a sentence in "I am a special soldier": limited funds, limited personnel, strong combat effectiveness! The camp is a well-deserved special force with cold weapons!"

"Enhanced version of Gao Shun! Enhanced version trapped in the camp! Houhou.jpg"

"Beautiful plus"

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Just when the netizens in the live broadcast room were excited.

"Report—!"

There was a long sound of announcement outside the hall.

Liu Bian looked up.

But seeing, Zhu Tong pushed the door and entered, stepped forward, bowed his body and cupped his hands: "Your Majesty, the opera servant has collected the latest test results and sent them to the palace. Please have a look at your Majesty."

"kindness."

Liu Bian's mood was slightly down.

After all, every time it was all about the art of war and Confucian classics, Liu Bian felt a little annoyed after seeing it: "You can put it there for now, and I will not be too late to see it when I have time."

"His Majesty."

Zhu Tong bowed his body and cupped his hands: "The play servant She Rang Mo will remind you that there are two people in this issue who answered all the questions correctly, and one of them chose three questions, two questions, one classic study, and the other two questions. , an arithmetic."

"Oh?"

Liu Bian couldn't help being surprised.

The previous exams were all about classics and art of war.

But what the hell, two special ones popped up in this issue, and they turned out to be Gewu, can you believe it?
Excited, Liu Bian hurriedly took the roster and began browsing.

really!

Two names stand out.

Liu Ye!

Li Ren!

"Liu Ye?"

Liu Bian's eyes lit up, and he was the first to spot this familiar name.

After all, he is the genius who invented the thunderbolt car!

I really didn't expect that he would appear in front of Liu Bian so defenselessly.

"That's right!"

Although Zhu Tong didn't know Liu Bian's heart, he still had his own guess through his external performance: "Your Majesty, this person is a descendant of Liu Yan, the king of Fuling, a clan member of the Han family."

"quick!"

Liu Bian waved his hand and said in a loud voice: "The two of you will be invited to the palace to have an audience."

Zhu Tong was stunned: "Huh? Then you entered the palace to see him?"

Liu Bian nodded affirmatively: "I have something important to delegate."

Zhu Tong didn't dare to delay, and hurriedly cupped his hands: "Here."

Immediately.

He bowed and left the hall backwards.

At the same time, Liu Bian had a thought, and tried to ask: "Teacher, I know the name of this Liu Ye, but what the hell is this Li Ren? Could it be a buried talent?"

The Alliance of Military Division immediately explained: "Master Bian, in the period of the Three Kingdoms at the end of Han Dynasty, there were some inventors who were proficient in machinery. Experts have summarized five of them before. We internally call them the five great inventors at the end of Han Dynasty."

"Oh?"

Liu Bian couldn't help being curious: "Dare to ask the teacher, which five people are they?"

The Alliance of Military Advisors immediately said: "One of them is Ma Jun from Fufeng, who is known as the first inventor of the Three Kingdoms. He has profound attainments in transmission machinery. Many of his inventions have greatly promoted the development of social productivity."

"When I was young, I improved the satin weaving machine and improved the silk weaving technology. Later, I invented the irrigation water wheel that sends water from the low place to the high place. Of course, our current one is more advanced than it."

"In terms of military affairs, Ma Jun improved the Zhuge Liannu and the siege catapult, especially the Zhuge Liannu. After his improvement, the power of the Liannu increased by five times."

Liu Bian was shocked: "Fuck! Is this kid so powerful?"

The Alliance of Military Advisors affirmed this, and immediately continued: "Secondly, it is Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of the Shu Han Dynasty. This man should be very clear. He invented the Zhuge Liannu, the wooden cow and the horse, and the Kongming lantern."

"Here, I won't repeat it."

"As for the third."

The military division alliance said softly: "It is a man named Li Zhuan (zhuàn). The man named Li Ren on the list is Li Zhuan's father. He is from Zitong, Yizhou, and he is from the same town as Yin Mo, a famous minister of Shu."

"This person, along with Yin Mo, went to Jingzhou to study. Together with Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and others, they all studied under Shui Jing's Mr. Sima Hui. They read a lot of classics and history, and learned a lot of skills. Strictly speaking, Li Ren is Xixian's junior."

hiss-!
Liu Bian was even more stunned: "Li Zhuan?"

The Military Division Alliance explained: "This Li Zhuan is amazing. His attainments in mechanical research are far better than his father Li Ren. It was this man who invented the first Liannu in Shu. Zhuge Liang was based on him. Invented the Zhuge Liannu."

"what?"

Even Liu Bian himself was taken aback: "Li Ren's son is so awesome?"

The Alliance of Military Advisors said affirmatively: "That's right! He's quite awesome, but this person is frivolous and mad, and doesn't do business in the right way. He hasn't done much in this generation, so his reputation is far worse than Ma Jun and Zhuge Liang."

"I see."

Only then did Liu Bian understand why he didn't know this person.

The Alliance of Military Advisors continued: "As for Liu Ye, Lord Bian should be clear that he is a counselor under Cao Cao's command and invented the catapult, but he is more powerful in Confucian classics, and studying things is at best his hobby."

"but."

Immediately afterwards, the Military Advisors Alliance turned around and said: "Master Bian wants to gather this group of people and specialize in some inventions and creations, and Liu Ye can be in command. After all, he is a clan member of the Han Dynasty, so there is almost no doubt about his loyalty. .”

Liu Bian chuckled: "How does the teacher know that I want to organize them and set up a research and development team?"

The military division alliance explained casually: "Master Bian, we have been together for so long, if you can't even guess this thought, then it's okay? You summoned them into the palace because you want them to make ballistas and lever crossbows. ?”

"kindness!"

Liu Bian didn't hide it, and said affirmatively: "I really think so, I don't know what the military division alliance means?"

The Military Alliance said softly: "Experts agree, there are more professional people, and it will be much more convenient for us to do these gadgets in the future, and as the emperor, Master Bian always uses these strange tricks, which will not affect you. it is good."

"Actually, experts have long wanted to find some professionals who understand things, but they have never had a chance. I didn't expect two and a half people to appear all of a sudden."

Liu Bian naturally knew that the half person was Li Ren's son Li Zhuan.

Maybe he is still relatively young now, but he will grow up eventually, and he will definitely be of great use in the future.

"As long as the experts agree."

Liu Bian let out a long breath, as if a stone fell from his heart: "Oh right, aren't there five inventors? I mentioned four in total just now, so who is the last one?"

The Alliance of Military Advisors didn't talk nonsense, and said directly: "His name is Zhang Fen, the nephew of Zhang Zhao, an important minister of the Eastern Wu Dynasty. He is a young man who is studious, frugal and righteous. He is worshiped as a master craftsman and is in charge of palace construction."

"Zhang Fen is good at making siege equipment. At the age of 20, he made a 'big siege vehicle' for siege. Later, on Bu Zhi's recommendation, he served as a general and moved to Pingzhou governor."

Liu Bian took a deep breath, and couldn't help frowning: "Zhang Zhao's nephew! Liu Ye is from Huainan, which proves that the news of Nanyang Hanting should have spread to Huainan, and even spread all over the country."

"perhaps."

Liu Bian tentatively said: "Those think tanks who originally rushed to Soochow to avoid disaster will come to Nanyang to look for opportunities to become officials."

The military division alliance did not deny it: "It is indeed possible! Therefore, Lord Bian, we must continue to implement the method of selecting scholars through examinations, so that all talented people in the world will gather under the banner of Lord Bian."

"rest assured."

Liu Bian said with absolute certainty: "The imperial examination is what we must unswervingly carry out."

The Military Division Alliance smiled: "That's right! It's just a pity that Xixian is a pity. It may be a long time, and there is no way to get away."

Liu Bian said softly, "It would be great if he could do this well in his whole life."

Military Division Alliance: "That's true."

"Actually, we"

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Liu Bian and the Military Division Alliance were chatting one after another.

I do not know how long it has been.

"Report—!"

Suddenly, a long announcement sounded outside the hall.

Liu Bian looked up.

But seeing, Zhu Tong pushed the door open and entered, bowed his body and cupped his hands: "Your Majesty, Li Ren and Liu Ye are waiting outside the hall."

Liu Bian waved his hand and said loudly, "Quick! Let them in."

Zhu Tong cupped his hands: "Here."

Immediately.

Bow and exit the hall.

Soon.

Two people with high crowns hurried to the hall, bowed their bodies and cupped their hands: "My humble minister Liu Ye (Li Ren), see Your Majesty."

Liu Bian waved his hand and said calmly, "Get up."

The two straightened up: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

but see
Liu Ye, standing on the left, has a slightly resolute face, with a pair of sword-shaped eyebrows that rise up to the sky, and there seems to be a sense of righteousness between the eyebrows, giving people a sense of solemnity and solemnity.

Liu Bian nodded with interest.

Liu Ye's appearance was more in line with his initial fantasy.

just
Such a solemn and solemn person seemed a bit out of place with the person next to him who was wearing a light blue long gown with a slanted front, a jade belt around his waist, a sachet and a jade pendant.

Liu Bian remembered very clearly that Li Zhuan in the description of the Military Division Alliance was a frivolous, insane, and unscrupulous person.

Although Liu Bian was not very clear about Li Ren's ignorance, but judging from his attire, he did seem a bit frivolous.

But that's okay.
Liu Bian's advertisement is a merit-based one.

It is indeed reasonable to be able to recruit such arrogant people.

"You are Liu Ye, are you Li Ren?"

"Exactly."

"kindness."

Liu Bian nodded slowly, then picked up the roster, and said softly: "It's unbelievable, you actually chose two gewu as the topic, and they were all correct."

"This is proof enough"

Liu Bian glanced at the two people in the hall: "You are usually relatively interested in equipment, so it is possible to correctly analyze these two questions."

Liu Ye bowed his head: "Your Majesty knows that this minister is indeed very interested in equipment."

Li Ren on the side also bowed: "The same is true for my humble minister."

"very good."

Liu Bian let out a long sigh, but he didn't bother to talk nonsense, and said directly: "Actually, the reason why I set up so many subjects in the examination is to select all kinds of talents for the imperial court."

"Now, since the two of you have chosen Gewu as the theme, and you have answered all the answers correctly, I wonder if you are interested in taking up relevant positions in the future masters?"

Li Ren's eyes lit up, and he bowed without hesitation: "I am willing."

Liu Ye on the side hesitated a little, but after pondering for a moment, he finally bowed: "I am willing."

"very good."

Liu Bian nodded in satisfaction.

Immediately.

He got up and walked to the bookshelf beside him, and selected a force analysis question from the grid object column: "This is a mechanical force analysis question, and the difficulty is slightly increased. You two should answer it separately."

The two nodded and nodded: "Here."

Then, Liu Bian waved his hand to signal the two to sit aside for a while, handed the topic to Liu Ye, and left a sentence "you can pass it on to each other", then turned back to the top, fetched a pen, ink and paper, and handed it to the two of them:

"If there is an answer, just write it on paper."

"Here."

When Liu Ye raised his head and took the paper with both hands, his eyes suddenly lit up.

He really couldn't believe it.

His Majesty the Emperor actually took out paper and asked them to answer, and this paper was not yellowed Cai Lun paper, but paper as white as snow with excellent touch.

Liu Ye had never seen it before!
this moment.

Liu Ye was able to get up, and hurriedly bowed: "Your Majesty, this...this is"

Liu Bian said indifferently: "Oh, this is my innovative papermaking technique. The paper produced is safe to use. These are just defective products that have not met my requirements."

hiss-!
Liu Ye couldn't help gasping, his scalp felt numb and his back felt cold.

He couldn't believe his eyes.

In the eyes of His Majesty, such exquisite paper is actually just a defective product?
You must know that the price of paper in the market outside the palace is extremely high, and even if it is a treasure, it is not as good as the paper in His Majesty's hands.

Even Li Ren, who had just been seated beside him, looked amazed at the moment, subconsciously sitting upright, his eyes focused on the paper, almost staring.

"Take it!"

Liu Bian casually stuffed the paper into Liu Ye's hands: "Use it with confidence, there is still more. If you can pass the assessment, you can use this paper every month for drawing."

Liu Ye couldn't believe it: "Really?"

Liu Bian nodded: "Of course! The premise is that you can pass the assessment."

Liu Ye hastily bowed, "I will do my best."

Immediately.

He sat down straight away, spread out the paper, focused his eyes on the question, and pondered over the question.

The same was true for Li Ren who was on the side. After spreading out the paper, he took the question from Liu Ye and fell into deep thought.

Force analysis is a very basic concept in modern physics.

Experts, on the other hand, presented it in the form of ancient prose based on ancient literature records.

It is hoped that with this method, the talents who are closest to the knowledge of modern physics can be truly selected, so that they can study the various blueprints provided by the Military Division Alliance in the future.

Looking at the two who were contemplating but still reluctant to write, Liu Bian had a thought: "Teacher, this question contains a force analysis at the university level. Can they really do it?"

Liu Bian graduated from a university with a bachelor's degree, and he studied engineering. Although physics is not his strong point, simple force analysis is not difficult for him.

But
For ancient people like Liu Ye and Li Ren, it may not be so easy.

Although this question seems simple, the knowledge points contained in it are very rich. It is a question that can test students' physics level.

"not sure."

The Military Division Alliance did not give a definite answer: "But experts hope that someone can do it. Even if they don't analyze all of them, it is always very good to be able to analyze them."

"If none of them can do it, it proves that the peak physics level of the Eastern Han Dynasty still needs to be strengthened and improved. They may not be able to analyze some of our blueprints thoroughly."

"but."

The military division alliance said with a twist: "Didn't the experts prepare "Gewu Jianlun" for you? Regardless of whether they can analyze it or not, this book must be given to them so that they can learn easily."

"Do not worry."

Liu Bian thought for a moment: "The book has been prepared a long time ago."

Military Division Alliance: "En."

Tick ​​tock!

Tick ​​tock!

Time passed minute by minute.

To Liu Bian's surprise, it was the little-known Li Ren who started writing first.

He seems to have conceived the whole picture in his mind, and with the help of a god, he almost completed it in one go.

"After I have finished answering, please Your Majesty have a look."

Li Ren dried the ink, stood up slowly, and handed over the force analysis diagram.

"OK."

Liu Bian nodded slowly, took the blueprint, and waved his hand to signal him to sit aside.

Have to admit.

This Li Ren really has two tricks.

Although there are obvious mistakes in the force analysis above, the bright spot is that two points are correct: "It's OK!"

After giving a brief evaluation, Liu Bian put the drawings aside and thought to himself: "Although I have realized the load distribution in the cantilever state, the drawing is still not very accurate, but overall, I can barely pass the test."

"kindness!"

The Military Division Alliance said affirmatively: "It seems that Master Bian's grades in college were not bad. Your opinion is similar to that of experts. This person's knowledge of mechanics has almost reached the level of high school."

"I don't know how Liu Ye is."

"Don't worry."

The Military Division Alliance said softly: "Liu Ye's level should not be bad. There are many similar mechanical principles in the elastic device of the thunderbolt car. Liu Ye should be able to answer this question better."

Liu Bian took a deep breath: "I hope so."

At this moment.

Liu Ye can also paint.

After a while, the mechanical drawing was finished: "Your Majesty, I have finished my answer, please have a look."

Liu Bian took the blueprint in his hand, and his eyes suddenly brightened: "Well, it's good, it's a good one."

Sure enough, as the experts expected, Liu Ye handled certain details better than Li Ren. Although his analysis was still immature, it was a great improvement compared to Li Ren.

"How about this."

Liu Bian pondered for a moment, then said softly: "I plan to temporarily set up a Qiqiao Pavilion among the subordinate officials who will be master craftsmen, Liu Ye will be the Qiqiao Commander, Li Ren will be the Qiqiao Commander, and they will be promoted after meritorious service in the future. "

Liu Ye and Li Ren all cupped their hands together: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Liu Bian took out the silk painting from the upper right corner of the dragon case: "Liu Ye!"

Liu Ye took a step forward: "Yes."

"This is the design blueprint of my improved crossbow and crossbow. Take it back and study it. If there is something you don't understand, you can enter the palace at any time. I will answer it for you."

"Here."

"and also."

Liu Bian took out another book and handed it forward: "This book is "Gewu Jianlun", I think it should be helpful to you, take it back, so I can study it."

Liu Ye and Li Ren cupped their hands again: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me the book."

"That paper."

"Oh."

Liu Bian smiled lightly, and said softly: "Later, I will send someone to send you some. It should be enough for you to use for a month. If it is not enough, just remind me, and you can just take it."

"But one thing."

Liu Bian said very solemnly: "This paper can only be used in the Qiqiao Pavilion. If it is randomly used for personal gain, once it is found out, don't blame me for acting in accordance with the law and not being sympathetic."

Both of them clasped their hands together: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, how dare we wait like this."

　The Five Great Inventors of the Late Han Dynasty!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)