After the new gunpowder is produced, it can be used for four purposes.
First, it can be used to make guns and artillery shells, which can attack enemies at both short and long distances. It is very beneficial to individual combat and group combat. However, according to the current scientific level and production conditions, it is obvious that they cannot be manufactured. This use can only
As a long-term plan, it cannot be realized yet.
Second, it can be used to make explosive packets, which can be used to destroy buildings such as castles and camps. It is a good blasting weapon that can destroy everything. The technical content of its production is not high, and it can be mass-produced easily. If there is a chance,
Wu Zhi planned to mass-produce them when necessary and use them to equip troops and attack cities.
Third, it can be used to make hand grenades and grenades, which can kill enemies in a large area at a relatively close range and has good deterrence. With the current technical level and production conditions, it can be manufactured. For Wu Zhi, this is currently the most ideal.
arms.
Fourth, it can be used to make new rockets, bundled new rockets, that is, new gunpowder or weapons made of new gunpowder can be tied to the crossbow. It can be launched through a powerful crossbow and can be remotely delivered to the enemy camp for long-range strikes.
It is a good long-range anti-personnel weapon, as long as the crossbow arrows are slightly modified, this is a good choice. If there is an opportunity, Wu Zhi will try his best to use this new rocket to equip the Song Dynasty army and enhance the long-range strike capability of the Song Dynasty Forbidden Army.
Based on reality, Wu Zhi currently has only two options, one is to make explosive packs, and the other is to make grenades or grenades. The explosive packs are too big to carry, and Wu Zhi currently has no chance to destroy the city.
, so the explosive packs are not used yet. The only option is to make grenades or hand grenades.
Hand grenades and grenades are relatively small, light in weight, easy to use, easy to carry, relatively concealed, and very powerful. They are much easier to use than swords, guns and sticks. With Wu Zhi's knowledge level and current conditions, they can be made.
.So, making grenades or hand grenades became Wu Zhi’s best choice.
Wu Zhi thought about it again and again and decided to make a hand grenade, a simple version of a bamboo hand grenade!
So, Wu Zhi found a sharp machete and went to the back mountain (low hill) to chop down a few bamboo trees about an inch and a half thick. The thickness was just right for the hand. He cut off the bamboo branches and left a knot at one end.
I cut a dozen bamboo tubes into half-foot lengths (about 16 centimeters), pulled them back to the yard, and then spread them out in the sun to dry.
Then, he took out about one or two pieces of gunpowder powder, put it into a large bowl, poured some alcohol into it, stirred it evenly, and mixed it into gunpowder liquid for later use. Then he found a thin rope about one foot long and put in the gunpowder liquid.
Soak and rub it thoroughly in the water, take it out after a while, and put the rope in a cool place without rain to dry. After drying, it will become the fuse for igniting the gunpowder, and collect it for later use.
A few days later, after the bamboo tubes were dried in the sun, Wu Zhi trimmed and polished them one by one to make them smooth and not thorny. Then he took out two gunpowder jars, first took out the powdered gunpowder and slowly filled it with a light layer.
Press a layer to make it tight. When the filling reaches four-fifths of the way, insert a lead wire about four inches long. Leave it longer for safety. Then continue to fill the gunpowder and compact it. When it is nearly filled, leave more than three fingers.
Fill the wide space with waste paper, press it tightly, insert a piece of punched wood, expose the leads, and then apply a thick layer of swim bladder glue to seal it. In this way, a simple bamboo "hand grenade" is ready!
Then he took out the granular gunpowder, followed the same method, and loaded another bamboo "hand grenade".
Wu Zhi looked at the two bamboo "hand grenades" in his hands and was filled with emotion. Xiao'e propped up her little head on the side and watched him operate in a daze. It wasn't until she saw the finished product in his hands that she weakly asked, "
Brother Dalang, what is this?"
"Grenade!" Wu Zhi raised the bamboo tube in his hand and said proudly.
"Grenade?" Xiao'e became even more confused and kept pestering him, asking questions.
Wu Zhi couldn't explain it, so he had to take her and walk out. He still wanted to test the explosion, but he didn't know the effect yet, so he couldn't say anything.
Wu Zhi and Xiao'e came to the back mountain and found a quiet and uninhabited place. They asked Xiao'e to hide behind a big rock.
A bamboo hand grenade containing powdered gunpowder was placed next to the root of the tree. I took out the fire break and lit the fuse. Amidst the burning sound, I quickly ran to hide behind the big rock. After a while, there was a loud "bang" like thunder.
, the shock made his ears numb, and then dust and gravel fell on and around the big rocks.
"Ah!" Xiao'e was so frightened that she ran into his arms, her face turned pale, and he quickly hugged her to comfort her a little.
After waiting for a moment, Wu Zhi took Xiao'e's hand and walked out. All he saw was a mess in front of him. The gunpowder smoke had not dissipated. The small tree had not fallen, but a layer of bark had fallen off from the roots. The branches were broken and the roots were broken.
A shallow small pit was clearly visible, with white smoke still rising from the pit, and the grass two meters away was swaying. Xiao'e hugged his arm tightly, gasping in shock. Wu Zhi looked at it, and from
Looking at the scene, he felt that the explosion effect was quite good.
Then, Wu Zhi placed another bamboo grenade containing granular gunpowder under another small tree, took out the fire breaker and lit the fuse, and then quickly returned to hide behind the big rock where Xiao'e was hiding. In a blink of an eye,
, a loud noise, earth-shaking, deafening, the sound was more violent than before, and the earth and rocks flew.
After waiting for a while, Wu Zhi took Xiao'e, who was frightened, back to the explosion site. He was shocked to find that the explosion site was even more messy this time. Gunpowder smoke filled the air, and the small tree was blown off from the root, leaving only the bark hanging sideways.
After falling to the ground, there was a small pit under the tree. The grass four or five meters away was blown up and down, and broken branches and leaves were everywhere. The effect of this explosion was even more amazing than the one just now! The effect was also better!
If this kind of bamboo grenade made of granular gunpowder explodes in a dense crowd, and if some dirty things can be added to the gunpowder, it is estimated that it can kill and injure enemies five meters away at least, although it is not yet possible.
One explosion will blow up a large area, but the impact of such a blow is amazing, especially for breaking the enemy's psychology. Such an intimidating effect should be very effective. It can take away people's hearts and destroy people's confidence in an instant, no matter how hard it is.
A well-trained team's formation will collapse in an instant in the face of such a shocking explosion and cease to exist.
It can be seen that the explosive power of granular gunpowder is several times greater than that of powdered gunpowder!
Wu Zhi immediately decided to granulate all new gunpowder.
The bamboo hand grenade was finally developed. Although it was still far from what Wu Zhi expected, it was at least a good self-defense weapon. Carrying it with him could help him guard against the enemy, which gave him more confidence in the future.
The explosion of these two bamboo hand grenades shocked the nearby villagers to run out of their homes. They asked in shock what happened. Wu Zhi could only explain one by one with a wry smile. The villagers dispersed after their doubts gradually disappeared.
go.
After returning home, Wu Zhi could only explain to Wu Xiu and Feng Niang again to eliminate their doubts and panic.
The sound and movement of this test explosion was indeed a bit loud, which shows that the explosive effect of grenades made with this new type of gunpowder is still very scary.
Next, Wu Zhi first sifted all the remaining powdery new gunpowder into granular new gunpowder. After drying, he filled it into the bamboo tube in the same way, except that when filling, he used a flat-headed wooden stick to lightly
Lightly compact it, so it will be pressed tighter and the effect will be better. At the same time, make the lead slightly shorter, so that it will explode faster when thrown, and will not give the enemy a chance to react and dodge.
After filling, Wu Zhi was happy and relieved when he looked at the ten bamboo grenades arranged in front of him. Xiao'e's eyes lit up when she saw them. She had finally experienced the amazing power of these bamboo grenades.
After making the grenade, Wu Zhi began to think about how to carry it conveniently. According to the way soldiers of later generations marched and fought, he could tie it to his body with a leather belt or a wide cloth belt, and sew some more grenades on the leather belt or wide cloth belt.
Hang the bag, and then insert the grenade into the hanging bag, so that you can carry it. When using it, you only need to insert three or four grenades, and the rest can be put in the box for later use.
He just went ahead and told Feng Niang his design plan and asked her to help make this kind of belt. Feng Niang was very surprised by his idea, but she couldn't resist his request, so she had to find some wide cloth strips. There was no belt at home.
He sewed a belt according to his idea, and sewed six hanging pockets at equal distances on the belt, two on each side of the left and two on the back. The hanging pockets at the back can be kept when not in use. Feng Niang watched.
The strange-shaped belt in front of me is very expressive, and I am shaking my head with a wry smile.
Wu Zhi ignored Feng Niang's strange look, took the belt, loosened his robe, tied the belt around his waist, and then inserted the bamboo grenades one by one. Feng Niang was ingenious, the belt was well made, and the hanging bag was sewn to the right size.
It's suitable. It can hold the bamboo tube just right and won't fall out easily. Moreover, I don't feel much discomfort after inserting the bamboo tube. I can move freely and can't see it after putting on a robe. The lead wire is afraid of getting wet, so you can usually use paper
Just wrap the bamboo grenade in a strip, and you can take it with you wherever you go. Everything is there, perfect!
Done!
Wu Zhi was extremely happy. This was the self-defense weapon he wanted most at the moment. As for whether he could make better weapons in the future, we would wait for that time.
After storing the bamboo grenades, Wu Zhi felt relieved and began to study normally again, meditating, practicing boxing, and kicking Cuju. At the same time, he also had an additional training subject: practicing how to use a dagger.
Wu Zhi had never practiced swords, guns and sticks before, and he couldn't handle the dagger in his hands, and his movements were jerky and stiff. After research, he found clues from the rules of boxing, followed the boxing path, and finally found a suitable method for him.
Follow this drill for the dagger routine. After practice makes perfect, you will be able to use it with ease.
Now that he has the weapons and measures for self-defense, Wu Zhi has a little more confidence and confidence in the future.