Zhao Ji said to Yue Fei, Wu Jie and other Wu Jinshi who were kneeling in front of him: "I love you and you will be spared."

Yue Fei waited for me to kowtow his thanks and said, "I thank you, Lord, for your kindness."

Zhao Ji walked up to Yue Fei and others, raised his arms, pointed at the place where ten artillery pieces were placed, and said loudly:

"What I talked about at the banquet yesterday about the technique of attacking and killing enemies in groups was not false. You martial artists, please look over there."

Yue Fei, Wu Jie, Wu Lin, Yang Zaixing, Niu Gao, Wang Gui, Zhang Xian and other Wu Jinshi standing in the front row followed the direction of Zhao Guan's finger and saw the ten gates that had made them curious but could not ask.

artillery.

The other Wu Jinshi standing in the back row naturally stood on tiptoes and followed the people in front, looking eagerly at the artillery.

Zhao Ji said loudly: "Those ten weapons that can attack and kill enemies in groups are called 'artillery'!"

"Well?!"

"Ah?!" All the martial arts scholars were puzzled and surprised:

Some people even murmured in a low voice: "I have only heard of cannons! Even the cannons using the slinging method, but I have never heard of artillery!"

Even some well-read Wu Jinshi, such as Yue Fei and Wu Jie, had never heard of "artillery".

In addition to being born with supernatural powers, Yue Fei has learned martial arts from two martial arts masters since he was a child. He is also well-read.

Wu Jie, who was born in martial arts, also attended a private school, read books and was literate when he was young.

What's more, Wu Jie started as a soldier in the Tong'an Village Army on Jingyuan Road. Until he defended the northwest border and fought against the Xixia enemy, and after he made great military exploits and was promoted to a junior high school, he always spent his free time practicing martial arts.

Can never leave your hand.

Historical records: "(Wu) Jie was good at riding and shooting. He had read classics and history. All the past events that could be learned from him were recorded on the right side of his seat. All the walls and walls were covered with mottos."

What's more, because Zhao Guanjia issued an edict last year to select martial arts talents from civilians and the military across the country this year and open martial arts exams, so Wu Jie has redoubled his efforts in reading a large number of books on military and other aspects from last year to now.

Among this generation of martial arts scholars, there are quite a few people like Yue Fei and Wu Jie who are not only good at martial arts, but also literate and have read many books.

Even those outfield warriors who do not have the courage to take the infield strategy examination and the military strategy examination, in fact, many of them are literate, have read many books, and are knowledgeable.

Among all the candidates in Enkoli of this year's martial arts examination, only Niu Gao is illiterate.

In the Song Dynasty, those who were able to practice martial arts from a young age, especially those who practiced martial arts in order to participate in martial arts competitions, did not save money compared to "learning literature".

If you want to practice martial arts in order to participate in martial arts competitions, in addition to hiring a martial arts master, you must also prepare your own weapons and horses. The horses are particularly expensive.

Therefore, there are more than 600 Wu Jinshi in this year, many of whom are knowledgeable people.

However, they didn't even know what the ten weapons named "artillery" that Zhao Guan's family told them were...

Zhao Ji saw that all the Wu Jinshi had expressions of surprise and confusion on their faces.

He smiled slightly and said: "This is an artillery piece, not a stone cannon. If you want to see the power of artillery, you need to see it yourself.

You will follow me to the rear of the artillery to see the lethality of its firing.

Chief Chen led the way and ordered the gunners to prepare.

All the martial arts scholars, follow me to watch."

"I obey the order." Yue Fei, Wu Jie and more than 600 martial arts scholars obeyed the order.

Chen Gui, the firearms manufacturing envoy, also responded: "I obey the order."

Chen Gui showed a happy smile.

After all, he saw the artillery he had made based on the artillery design drawings drawn by Zhao Guanjia. Even if it had to show its power in front of this year's new imperial examination Wu Jinshi, he was naturally very happy.

Chen Gui regarded this cannon from the firearms manufacturer as his biological eldest son!

If the "son" is allowed to show off his skills in public and surpass others, can the father be unhappy or unhappy?

Chen Gui has personally experienced the difficulty of giving birth to an eldest son like Cannon!

With only a design drawing given by Zhao Guan's family, he led many outstanding craftsmen in the firearms manufacturing workshop to give birth to this 'eldest son' with as much effort as laboring in October!

The eldest son is about to become a hero!!

…

Chen Gui is also a smart man. He can naturally see that the Zhao Guan family specially asked all the martial arts scholars of this year to watch the artillery launch.

That means that a new revolution in military warfare is about to begin - that is, from the transformation of cold weapons to a new era of coexistence of hot and cold weapons involving firearms!

Chen Gui even thought that in a few years, when the production of these artillery, muskets, grenades, gunpowder packets and other thermal weapons invented by the Zhao Guan family surges, then on the future battlefield, thermal weapons may become dominant in the world.

situation.

At that time, we, the Song Dynasty, will no longer be aggrieved and offer coins to Xixia and Liao Kingdom in order to prevent them from invading our Song Dynasty's borders.

Even the Sixteenth State of Yanyun can be recovered...

Chen Gui bowed and walked excitedly in front, leading the way for Zhao Guan's family and the martial arts scholars.

They quickly arrived at the firearms test range, behind the ten artillery pieces.

Zhao Ji said to Chen Gui: "Chief Chen, please introduce this artillery to the Wu Jinshi!"

"Wei ministers obey the order." After receiving the order, Chen Gui turned around and introduced to Yue Fei, Wu Jie and other Wu Jinshi:

"This cannon was made by the craftsmen of the firearms manufacturing workshop led by Wei Chen, based on the weapon design drawings drawn by Zhao Guan's family!"

As soon as this statement came out, Yue Fei, Wu Jie and more than 600 martial arts scholars were all shocked!

They never imagined that the Zhao Guan family was so good at inventing weapons?!

However, after a brief shock, many of them thought:

'Could it be that on a whim, the Zhao Guan family relied on the Guan family's unparalleled calligraphy and painting skills to draw the so-called artillery design drawings whimsically, and also spent manpower and financial resources to establish a new Song Dynasty firearms manufacturing workshop, and produced such an incredible product?

Have you got the artillery?'

In fact, the doubts in their hearts are understandable.

After all, in the eyes of these Wu Jinshi, this kind of heavy artillery is not as useful as a trebuchet!

However, these Wu Jinshi were all greatly favored by the Emperor of War. Although they had doubts in their hearts, they did not dare to say anything until they saw the artillery fire.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! At this time, the upright Wu Zhuangyuan Yue Fei frowned, and he was ready to wait a little longer.

After the artillery is fired, if, as he expected, this new type of artillery is just a useless "plaything" that Zhao Guan's family has spent a lot of manpower and financial resources on, then I, Yue Fei, must step out and remonstrate with the Holy Spirit...

Firearms manufacturing envoy Chen Gui then introduced loudly:

"This kind of artillery was given the name 'Red Cannon' by the officials.

This gun can hold about twenty kilograms of ammunition and one large projectile.

Originally, the projectile was a solid iron ball projectile.

After the improvement plan given by the Zhao Guan family, the red cannon can now fire not only solid bullets, but also exploding bullets and explosive bombs..."

Yue Fei, Wu Jie and other martial arts scholars could understand what Chen Gui said about the solid iron ball bullet;

However, they really don't understand what explosive bombs and explosive bombs mean.

Zhao Ji saw that Yue Fei, Wu Jie, Wu Lin, Yang Zaixing, Niu Gao, Wang Gui, Zhang Xian and others, who were standing in the first row of martial arts scholars, all looked confused...

He smiled slightly and said: "Mr. Chen, all the martial arts scholars have practiced bowing, horse riding, shooting, swords, guns, clubs and other cold weapons since they were young. They have not seen the power of hot weapons!

Instead of talking too much, Chief Chen, why not let him experience the power of artillery first, so that he will definitely be willing to learn from it!"

"What the official sage said is absolutely true! The humble minister is stupid." Chen Gui smiled and said, cupping his hands:

"I would like to ask you to tell me, can we fire at the test firing range now?"

Zhao Ji nodded and said: "Get ready to fire."

"I obey the order." After receiving the order, Chen Gui ordered to the main gunner standing behind the ten red cannons: "According to the official's instructions, prepare to fire."

"Follow the order!" the main gunners ordered in unison.

At this time, Yue Fei, Wu Jie, Wu Lin, Yang Zaixing, Niu Gao, Wang Gui, Zhang Xian and other Wu Jinshi all opened their eyes wide and looked at the ten cannons.

Although they doubted the power of this artillery, most people were curious about new things.

In order to let them see the whole process of firing the artillery, Zhao Guan's family did not load the artillery beforehand.

At this time, the loaders next to each artillery are loading the artillery...

Next, the main gunner behind each gun leaned over and stood behind the rear of the gun, with his chin pressed against the upper barrel of the gun's rear.

He looked through the rear sight and crosshair of the artillery and aimed at the target of the bombardment - the 'city wall' made of thick and huge stones more than 500 steps in front of the test range.

Of course, this 'city wall' is just for test-firing cannonballs, not a real city wall.

However, Yue Fei and other Wu Jinshi could also see that in the distance ahead it was just a very tall 'city wall' used for test firing.

At this time, whether it is Yue Fei, who is well-read and has studied many ancient and modern wars, or Wu Jie and Wu Lin, who were born in martial arts and participated in the battles with the Xixia army in the northwest,

After they watched the gunners fill the artillery with ammunition and solid iron balls, in their minds, they still stayed at the stone-throwing...

Yue Fei, Wu Jie and others subconsciously thought that this artillery might be used to throw the solid iron ball into the city wall, similar to a trebuchet, right?!

Each main gunner behind the ten red cannons, after taking aim, ordered the gunner to adjust the required angle of the muzzle...

The two gunners on the left and right sides of the artillery each held the cylindrical lugs on both sides of the center of gravity of the gun body, and quickly and skillfully adjusted the shooting angle...
To be continued...