Chapter 63 If ??you want to hit, hit a big one [5000,
Ning Chen himself was also looking forward to the power of the artillery.
After all, this artillery is the first thing in the world that Ning Chen has independently reproduced without relying on plug-ins.
Calling Fang Xiong, Ning Chen took Fang Xiong and went to find Wu Ang.
Curiosity is curiosity, and safety comes first.
At least in the four northern states, bringing Fang Xiong with you can still give you a sense of security.
The two of them arrived secretly in the afternoon at the location Wu Ang told Ning Chen.
"Brother Ning, come and see how we are doing?" As soon as Ning Chen arrived, Wu Ang took Ning Chen to see his work.
I saw Wu Ang’s complete replica of the artillery according to the picture he gave me.
Ning Chen couldn't help but nodded.
The shiny black gun body, the solid base, and the black muzzle.
This is the artillery that Ning Chen is familiar with.
"Did you test the cannon?" Ning Chen asked Wu Ang.
"I brought you here just to test the artillery, right? By the way, I want you to help me and see how we are doing."
Ning Chen didn't expect that Wu Ang was waiting for him to come over and test the cannon.
"Okay, let's give it a try."
To be honest, Ning Chen also fired a cannon for the first time.
Although I am a military fan and have seen many real objects, this is the first time I have actually operated one myself.
After the cannonballs were loaded, Ning Chen glanced at the mountains and forests in the distance and directly used his strength to activate the cannonballs.
"boom!"
A loud noise attracted Fang Xiong's attention.
The cannonball was accelerated by the spiral rifling and flew out in an arc at an extremely fast speed.
Tens of seconds later, the shell hit the mound not far away.
"boom!"
There was another huge explosion, and a mound of soil several meters high was blown away.
Seeing such power, Fang Xiong couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
Wu Ang was so excited that he even trembled a little.
Not to mention anything else, the power of ordinary gunpowder is already extremely exaggerated.
The power of ordinary gunpowder is almost equivalent to a full blow from an eighth-level warrior.
The key point is that an eighth-level warrior cannot smash a mound of earth fifteen miles away with one punch.
"This...this is artillery!"
Wu Ang stuttered a little because of his excitement.
Fang Xiong also looked serious at this moment.
Fang Xiong knew about the artillery.
It's just that Fang Xiong didn't take this matter too seriously.
In Fang Xiong's view, such external forces and objects are not clever means.
Moreover, in Fang Xiong's opinion, the power of such foreign objects is very limited.
The role it can play is even more limited.
But now I see the power of this artillery, especially the shooting distance of the artillery.
Fang Xiong didn't think so at all.
With such a long distance, there are really so many things that can be done.
If two armies are fighting, they can definitely catch their opponent off guard.
"It's okay, it's done well, and the range is still much farther than I expected.
Next, you can find a way to determine the accuracy of this artillery.
After determining the accuracy and having a specific standard.
We can determine different elevation angles based on different standards.
By then it will play a greater role.”
Wu Ang carefully recorded Ning Chen's words.
"By the way, have the cannonballs been handed over to Master Yun?"
Wu Ang said: "Part of it has been transported, and it should be almost there."
"Why did you give the cannonballs to Yun Xuanzi?" Fang Xiong didn't know that Ning Chen planned to modify the cannonballs.
"I plan to ask Taoist Master Yun Xuanzi to help me carve some talismans on the cannonballs.
Only by using these talisman shells can we cause greater damage, and in this way can we be more powerful against the demon clan."
After Ning Chen finished explaining, Fang Xiong realized that the power of this artillery could be much greater than he thought.
After a pause, Ning Chen continued: "If it is feasible to carve talismans on the cannonballs.
Next, I plan to ask Taoist Master Yun Xuanzi to study it and see if we can carve some talismans on the cannon.
Firstly, it can increase the strength and durability, and secondly, let’s see if it can increase the power and range.”
"After we get a batch of these artillery pieces, we from the Zhengqi Great Wall want the first batch first." Fang Xiong came directly to a tower near the water to get the first batch.
"This is no problem. Just tell Prince Ang directly how much you want." If a customer comes to him, Ning Chen will naturally not refuse.
"We want fifty first. If the power is enough, we will order in large quantities." Fang Xiong said to Wu Ang.
Wu Ang shook his head and said: "General Fang, I can only give you twenty at most at the moment."
Before Fang Xiong could ask, Wu Ang explained: "At our current speed, it would take about fifteen days to make an artillery piece.
I only have more than 500 skilled workers here.
A maximum of five artillery pieces can be made in fifteen days.
The twenty you want will take me at least two months to complete.
I will also supply some of the remaining artillery pieces to my Uncle Prince Jing.
At the same time, my royal sister should also need some.
The four northern states should all be equipped with some.
Therefore, if this quantity is exceeded, it will be difficult for me to guarantee a large amount of output in the early stage.
Later, it may be possible to improve it.
If the quantity increases in the later period, I can still give priority to the princes."
After hearing Wu Ang's explanation, Fang Xiong said: "Twenty is enough."
Seeing that Wu Ang and Fang Xiong had reached an agreement, Ning Chen also sent a message to ask Wu Ang about the cost of the artillery.
"Brother Ning, the one you see now costs about five thousand taels of silver."
"If the quantity increases, it can probably be reduced to about three thousand taels."
"But that's the minimum it should be."
"After all, we polished the entire gun body out of fine steel."
"The fixed costs are here."
Ning Chen was not surprised by this.
Although the forging of steel in this world is very primitive.
But because of the existence of practitioners, the purity and hardness of steel itself can be increased to a very high level.
And these are naturally part of the cost.
"How much do you plan to sell it for?" Ning Chen continued to ask Wu Ang.
"In the early stage, it will be fifteen thousand taels, and if the output increases in the later stage, it will be ten thousand taels." Wu Ang replied.
"Earning twice as much, are you so stingy?" Ning Chen teased Wu Ang.
Wu Ang was also very helpless about this: "Am I not the master of business now?
If it is too high, it will have a certain impact on my practice.
I found that once I really become the master of this business, there are even more restrictions."
"Behave when you get the advantage, right? If you feel it's inappropriate, you can let me go," Ning Chen replied.
The two people joked with each other through messages, but Fang Xiong ignored them.
In fact, Fang Xiong really doesn't care whether he is rich or not.
Anyway, it doesn't cost him Fang Xiong's money, and Fang Xiong doesn't have to earn it either.
Fang Xiong is more concerned about whether this thing is easy to use.
"Do you have anything else to do? If there is nothing else, I will go back to Baijiacheng with General Fang." Ning Chen said to Wu Ang.
Wu Ang nodded, suddenly remembered something, and said to Ning Chen: "By the way, you have been paying attention to the movements of Ten Thousand Monsters Kingdom recently.
I feel like the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom may be planning some big moves."
"How can you see it?" Ning Chen asked.
Wu Ang said: "Until yesterday, no shop from the Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom had opened in the shopping town.
Normally, the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons should not be able to survive this long.
The autumn harvest is about to begin here.
If the Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom doesn’t come to trade at this time, then I feel that there is a high probability that they will rob it.”
Ning Chen nodded after listening to Wu Ang's analysis and said: "Okay, I will be careful. You should also be careful in Shang Town."
"Why don't you go back tomorrow? I still have four artillery pieces here, and we can finish them together tomorrow.
I will adjust the accuracy of the artillery first this afternoon.
Once everything is confirmed, take these five artillery pieces back to your Baijia City.
Anyway, Taoist Master Yun is also in Baijia City, so the cannonballs can be used in your Baijia City first."
Ning Chen thought for a moment and said, "Okay, then I'll wait for one day."
In the following time, Ning Chen and Wu Ang began to adjust the accuracy of the artillery.
From the very beginning, Ning Chen lost interest in the artillery.
However, Fang Xiong and Wu Ang enjoyed it endlessly.
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One shot after another was tested.
All angles and heights were tested.
In the end, Wu Ang gave Ning Chen a detailed accuracy table.
Ning Chen put the form away. This was the data he would use to set the various elements after he returned to Baijia City.
Early the next morning, Ning Chen left Wu Ang with five artillery pieces and Fang Xiong.
At the same time, let Wuang continue to produce artillery.
To be honest, the profits from artillery are quite considerable.
Judging from Wuang's current production situation.
You can produce 20 in a month, and at least 200 in a year.
One is fifteen thousand taels, and 200 is 3 million taels.
This doesn't even count the cannonballs.
As for the cannonballs, Ning Chen planned to get one thousand taels per shot.
Although according to normal circumstances, the cost of artillery shells is less than one hundred taels per shot.
But after the talisman was engraved, the price was five times higher.
Earning twice the price as normal, Ning Chen is already very conscientious.
After returning to Baijiacheng.
Ning Chen personally arranged the artillery at the long position of the city wall in the north.
After positioning the artillery pieces based on the data.
The Huwei army guarding the city were very curious when they looked at this big black guy.
However, Ning Chen didn't explain too much to them.
Since you want to make a debut, it must be a stunning debut.
Moreover, artillery belongs to intellectuals, and not everyone can do it.
So Ning Chen planned to ask Liu Zhongzhi to find some inspiring students from military strategists in Fengjing and send them over.
Train your own first batch of artillerymen yourself.
"City Lord, what is this? Is this a new weapon? What is its name?"
Facing the curious soldiers on the city wall.
Ning Chen also said to them seriously: "This is our new city defense weapon, called Italian artillery."
"Italian gun?"
"Why such a strange name?"
Although the guards in Baijiacheng didn't know what this strange name meant.
But when Ning Chen said this, they just listened.
Another three days passed like this.
Qu Zhong and the others also brought back some different news.
"City Lord, the Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom has been actively mobilizing recently to prepare to launch a large-scale attack on all the defense lines in our four northern states."
This news coincides with the news Wu Ang gave him.
"Do you know the specific time of their attack?" Ning Chen asked Qu Zhong.
"We haven't found out the specific attack time yet, but it should be within a few days."
"The three demon kingdoms opposite us, including the Hui Kui Kingdom, have all completed their mobilization."
"And this time the person in command seems to be someone from the Tiger Clan."
Although Qu Zhong and the others have all become monsters, they are still monsters hanging around at the bottom.
The information that is available is not comprehensive.
Many of them are just heard, and there is no definite news.
But for Ning Chen, this is actually enough.
After all, the Ten Thousand Monsters Kingdom is actually not very smart.
As long as a lot of news is spread, it is basically true.
After thinking for a while, Ning Chen said to Qu Zhong: "All of you Dragon Guards should come back now."
When Qu Zhong heard Ning Chen asked them to come back, he immediately said: "City Lord, we can continue to lurk among them. At the critical moment, we can play a big role."
Ning Chen shook his head and said: "With your current situation, if you stay in the Ten Thousand Monsters Country,
There is a high probability that he will be treated as cannon fodder and moved forward.
In this way, the role you can play is very limited.
But you should withdraw first, and wait until a suitable time is found before letting you out.
That could have a huge impact.”
Seeing Ning Chen say this, Qu Zhong had nothing to say.
Just execute the order directly and find the other Shenlong Guards to prepare for the battle.
After arranging Qu Zhong and the others, Ning Chen also invited Fang Xiong over.
Then he shared this news with Fang Xiong.
After listening to Ning Chen's words, Fang Xiong nodded and said, "This is pretty much what I guessed.
Recently, when I went to patrol the first two military towns, I found that the number of scouts sent by the demon clan was obviously more than ten times higher."
Ning Chen said seriously: "General Fang, the next two military towns will be handed over to General Fang.
If it's positive, Taoist Master Yun and I will be in charge."
Fang Xiong nodded and suddenly asked Ning Chen: "If there is really a fight, how big do you plan to be?"
【Event Selection】
[1. You choose a small-scale battle and get 100 points of [Loyalty]. Subsequently, all evaluations related to the event will be automatically converted into corresponding reputation points. 】
[2. If you choose to expand the scale of the war, you will get 100 [佞] points. Afterwards, all evaluations related to the event will be automatically converted into corresponding reputation points]
With such an obvious choice, Ning Chen didn't have to hesitate.
Ning Chen said with a smile: "Of course, the bigger the scale, the better. Since we have to fight sooner or later, it's better to fight once.
If we really win a battle, the troubles in the four northern states will be solved.
Then it will save us trouble."
After hearing Ning Chen's words, Fang Xiong nodded as if he was a teachable child.
In fact, Ning Chen originally had no attitude towards this battle.
Ning Chen originally planned to see how big the demon clan planned to fight.
But now that I have to make a choice, I'd better fight harder.
"Sir, Princess Lizhu is here to see you." Xia Zhu reported in a low voice outside the door.
Ning Chen didn't know what Princess Lizhu wanted to do with him, but Ning Chen still asked Xia Zhu to bring the people in first.
"Li Zhu, I have met the head of the courtyard." Li Zhu respectfully gave Ning Chen the disciple ceremony.
Lizhu obviously has a deeper understanding of music.
Even the voice he spoke became more tactful.
It's very comfortable to listen to.
"Princess, you don't need to be so polite. I wonder why the princess came to see me?" Ning Chen asked Lizhu with a smile.
Lizhu knew that Fang Xiong was Ning Chen's personal guard and a trustworthy person, so she did not hide it from Fang Xiong and directly said to Ning Chen: "Head of the hospital, my brother has sent news.
On the side of the Ten Thousand Monsters Kingdom, the Tiger Clan gathered a large number of demons from the Ten Thousand Monsters Kingdom.
Soon we will launch an attack on the entire four northern states.
Baijiacheng is one of the key targets of this attack."
"Did your brother say a specific time?" Ning Chen asked.
Lizhu shook her head and said: "My brother doesn't know this either. But my brother said that he will continue to find ways to investigate and see if he can get the exact time."
Ning Chen nodded: "Thank you brother for me."
Seeing that Lizhu hadn't left, Ning Chen continued to ask, "Does the princess have anything else to tell me?"
Lizhu nodded: "I came today to say goodbye to the head of the hospital."
Ning Chen frowned and said, "Is your brother worried about your safety here?"
Lizhu shook her head slightly and said: "That's not the case. My brother said that there is no safer place in the four northern states than Baijiacheng."
"Then why are you leaving?" Ning Chen asked.
Lizhu bit her delicate pink lips.
Seeing Lizhu's appearance, Ning Chen recalled what Little Prince Teng had said to him before.
It was immediately clear what Lizhu was worried about.
"Your brother is worried that if you are here, some little king from the Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom who has been coveting you will also lead people to attack Baijia City, right?"
Lizhu nodded and said, "Yes, my brother did say that."
Ning Chen laughed and said: "I said that day, since you are willing to stay in Baijia City, stay in Baijia College.
Then you are a member of our Baijia City and Baijia College.
Since we are in the same group.
There is no reason for me to push you out when you are in danger.
When the danger is gone, I will pull you back.
If this is the case, how will the world view our Baijia City and our Baijia College?
Just stay here with peace of mind.
If he really led troops to attack Baijia City.
I can help you solve this problem together."
"But, my brother..."
Ning Chen interrupted Lizhu and said: "There is nothing wrong with it, I will tell your brother personally.
You can just play the piano in Baijia Academy with peace of mind.
After I have been busy for the past two days, I will go and take a test to see how your piano playing is going."
