Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, Hexi Your Majesty!"

Fan Li, Sun Wu, Wu Zixu, as well as the guards and craftsmen around them all expressed ecstasy and congratulated Qingji.

After many years, Wu Guo's black powder technology is finally mature, and he can really develop a powerful bomb!

At this time, Qingji was holding a bomb in his hand.

This is probably the most primitive bomb, with a thick body and a small mouth filled with gunpowder. The shell is wrapped in pig iron, and a fuze is installed on it. When using it, the length of the fuse is determined according to the distance of the target.

Roughly, it's like a hand grenade.

"Your Majesty."

The general stepped forward and said: "This thing has not yet been named, please give it a name!"

Hearing this, Qingji thought for a while, and said with a smile: "The sound of this thing exploding is like rolling thunder, or a thunderbolt from the blue sky, so it is named 'Shocking Thunder'!"

"Sky Thunder? Good name!"

The general quickly complimented it, and said: "After years of repeated experiments by more than 300 craftsmen, this thunderbolt has finally been developed."

"It is mainly divided into two types: attack and defense. The attack-type thunderbolt contains a large amount of explosives, and the wall of the bomb is thin. When it explodes, it will emit powerful smoke and almost no fragments."

"The Defensive Thunderbolt contains a small amount of explosives and has a thick wall. When it explodes, it will emit a large number of fragments. There is basically no fire and smoke. It is suitable for defending the city."

"I don't know what kind of mass production the king needs?"

Qing Ji said slowly, "The best defense is offense."

"promise!"

It took so many years to develop the bomb just now, which is really not easy.

Qingji looked around and looked at the unkempt craftsmen behind him, who looked similar to the "savages", feeling very sad.

"The decree of my widow is that all craftsmen who participate in the research and development of Thunderbolt will be given a first-class mansion, [-] yuan, [-] acres of fertile land, and a noble promotion of three ranks!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will thank Wang En!"

The craftsmen couldn't help kneeling down in gratitude, bowing to Qingji.

After waiting for so many years, they can be regarded as looking forward to the beginning!

The craftsmen of Wu State are paid extremely well, especially the research and development craftsmen, whose status is equivalent to that of a county magistrate.

However, after all, they are a special type of work, and it is not easy to show their faces. Even their family members are brought here, and they are strictly restricted in and out, even like being confined...

It's not unreasonable for Qing Ji to be so cautious.

After all, as a bomb is a big killer, how could Qingji tolerate its production method being leaked?
Standing aside, Fan Li pointed to the scarecrow's bronze armor pierced by shrapnel, and said to Qingji, "Your Majesty, in my opinion, this thunderbolt can blow the pig iron shell into pieces and penetrate the armor after it is detonated. "

"Although it is powerful, it still has shortcomings."

Hearing this, the general immediately showed displeasure, and asked, "I don't know what advice the Censor has to offer?"

"I want to say that this thunderbolt is ignited with fire and explodes on the spot. Although it has destructive power, it inevitably lacks range."

Fan Li said indifferently: "If the thunderbolt is launched by a trebuchet or a crossbow and explodes far away, it will have an extraordinary effect. If a trebuchet is bundled with several thunderbolts together, it can be said to be very powerful. Perfect!"

"good!"

Qingji nodded in agreement.

In fact, his idea coincides with Fan Li's.

This "shocking thunder" did not appear in history until the end of the Northern Song Dynasty. Once it came out, it caused a huge sensation.

However, how could a bomb like Zhentianlei satisfy Qingji's appetite?
"General, how many thunderbolts like this can be produced in a day?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, if there are sufficient gunpowder, shell casings, and lead wires, 300 people can produce [-] thunderbolts a day."

Difficult, it is difficult to gunpowder and shell casings...

As the saying goes, it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice.

Even if the production speed is fast enough and the quality is good enough, everything is useless without raw materials.

Fortunately, the country of Wu is now rich in products and manpower, and if it is really impossible to find a suitable mine, it can continue to search and dig.

Black powder consists of sulfur, saltpeter, and charcoal.

Charcoal is easy to find, and it can be found everywhere. This is the sulfur and saltpeter, which are not usually difficult to find.

Fortunately, under Qingji's behest, many sulfur mines and saltpeter mines have been excavated in the past few years, and heavy troops have been sent to guard them. It is not a problem at all to build a large number of thunderstorms.

Qingji immediately took out a blueprint for the craftsmen to have a look at.

"Second and third son, can this type of artillery be built?"

"This... Great King, you can try it. It just takes time, and the effect may not be satisfactory..."

Hearing this, Qingji couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

With the technology of this era, it is really very difficult to create artillery and firecrackers.

It is not easy to develop "Zhentianlei".

"General, Fan Li."

"Chen is here!"

"The two of you are in charge of recruiting craftsmen to mass-produce the Thunderbolt. The newly established Firearms Bureau is in charge of the materials needed. Fan Li is also the supervisor of the Firearms Bureau, making overall arrangements. In addition..."

Qingji put his eyes on Wu Zixu again, and said slowly: "The production of Zhentianlei must be kept strictly confidential, and the formula must not be disclosed."

"All craftsmen and their families live near the firearms bureau, protected by soldiers, and strictly enter and exit."

"promise!

……

After leaving the newly established Firearms Bureau, Qingji, accompanied by everyone, boarded a military chariot and went to Longzangpu (Qinhuai River) camp for inspection.

After more than a year of training, Wu's [-] cavalry has taken shape and is worthy of a battle.

This made Qingji full of ambition, thinking that it is not impossible to rule the world in his lifetime.

At this moment, Qingji stood on the high platform, looking at the iron cavalry regiment who was practicing, and fell into deep thought for a while.

Fan Li, who was standing on the side, asked aloud, "Your Majesty intends to use the power of the thunder to send troops to swallow Shu?"

"Fan Li also knows the widow."

Qingji smiled and said, "Young Uncle, in your opinion, with this shocking thunder, can our country of Wu destroy Shu in one battle?"

"can."

Fan Li nodded slightly, and said again: "It's just that the king, with the strength of Wu alone, can be hostile to the northern countries, please think about it..."

Fan Li had to remind Qing Ji.

With the thunderous Wu army, he attacked the Shu Kingdom by surprise, and it was easy to destroy Shu in the first battle.

It's just that what followed must be the crusade by the northern countries. Can Wu be able to stop it?

If it can't be stopped, the country of Wu is in danger of falling apart...

Whether it is Zhentianlei or cavalry, after all, it is not the key to Wu Guo's ability to sweep the world and sweep the world.

The rise of Wu is too fast, and its foundation is not solid. Qingji can only be invincible if he tries to consolidate his own foundation!
So, how to consolidate the foundation of Wu State itself and make it firm?
There was a meaningful light in Qingji's eyes.

Is it popular?
If the will of the people is what the general trend is, why worry that the world will not belong to Wu.