Chapter 20: Catapults
"Congratulations to the host for the Catapult (Improved)!"
Lin Yan heard the prompt sound of the system, and suddenly his face was overjoyed, catapult!
It's still an improved version, and in this era, it's a big murder weapon!
You must know that there are catapults in Yasukuni today, but I have to mention that catapults in this era are simply chicken-like existence!
The range is only 100 steps, and the top of the city is barely more than 150 steps, and it takes at least a dozen or twenty men to operate, which is quite chicken!
It's a pity to discard it if it's tasteless!
Hundreds of catapults are still dusting in the vault to this day!
And the design drawings of the system reward, after improvement, the range can reach 300 steps, and even put it on the city tower, it can completely achieve a terrifying range of 500 points, if it is used to defend the city, it is a big killing weapon!
Lin Yan took out the design drawings directly from the system space, checked his property layout, and after the system was upgraded, it was a little different from before!
For example, there are more than 7,000 merit points, and for example, there is an extra inventory!
Lin Yan turned off the system and set off directly to the Ministry of Industry, and now the entire palace and even the imperial city are already under his absolute control, so there is no need to have too many scruples!
"See the prince!"
You Bin, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, heard that this master actually visited in person, and hurriedly led a group of officials from the Ministry of Industry to come out to greet him!
You must know that now in this palace, it is not the emperor who has the final say, but the person in front of him holds the power of life and death in the palace!
"Get up!"
Lin Yan smiled faintly, looking at the restrained look on this girl's face, "Lord You don't need to panic, this king came here today to do something!" ”
"Please instruct the prince, if you are sent, go to the soup and fight the fire, you will not give up!"
Lin Yan waved his hand and said with a smile: "Lord You is serious!" ”
As he spoke, he took out a drawing from his bosom and said softly: "This drawing is an improved drawing of a catapult, and this king wants you to make a finished product in one day, is it possible?" ”
You Bin took the design of the catapult, his face was stunned, he glanced at it roughly, and there was a hint of surprise in his eyes, whether it was the level of drawing or the precision of this drawing, it had reached the level of a master, and even some of the data was clearly marked, if they couldn't make it, they could really go home and sell sweet potatoes!
"Lord Wang, with this picture, it doesn't take a day, at most an hour, and a finished product will definitely be made!" You Bin's face was also full of excitement, he glanced at Lin Yan, and continued: "Moreover, the minister estimates that the range of this improved catapult will definitely increase by 100 or even 200 steps!" ”
"If you put this catapult on the top of the city, I'm afraid it can reach five hundred paces!"
Hearing You Bin swearing, all the craftsmen on the side changed their faces: "How is it possible!" ”
"Five hundred steps?"
"Even if our catapult is placed on the top of the city, it can reach 200 steps, which is already a big killing weapon, and it is almost impossible to throw a 100-pound boulder 500 steps!"
Some of the old craftsmen showed a hint of deep thought on their faces, but Lin Yan smiled and said, "Okay! ”
"In that case, this king will wait here for an hour, and if he can make it, he will be rewarded!"
"Yes!"
You Bin was also overjoyed, this is a great time to get close to His Royal Highness King Qi!
You must know that in the past few days, since His Royal Highness King Qi took power, the cronies and staff of King Qi's Mansion have simply ascended to heaven and are extremely prominent!
If he can use this matter to gain the trust of His Royal Highness King Qi, then if nothing else, at least he is in a secure position!
Thinking of this, You Bin immediately ordered: "Come on, gather all the skilled craftsmen of our Ministry of Industry and make every effort to build this catapult!" ”
"Yes!"
You Bin also rolled up his sleeves, ready to start in person, Lin Yan waited quietly on the side, not in a hurry or impatient, time passed slowly, and in less than an hour, You Bin rushed over with a happy face and said with a smile: "Congratulations to the prince!" ”
"It's done!"
Lin Yan's eyes suddenly lit up, "Take this king to have a look!" ”
"Please!"
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On the banks of the Li River!
The rolling river flows eastward, and a touch of red follows the smoke and rain!
The remnant sun is like blood, reflecting thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, from the river bank to the river, thousands of figures fell to the ground, some with stumps and broken arms, some with round eyes, and some with spears in their hearts, just standing straight and straight in the vast world!
Yue Fei's gaze swept around, a trace of pain flashed in his eyes, and after a long time, he said softly: "Clean up the battlefield and prepare to return to the camp!" ”
"No!"
Xiao Yunjing strode in front of Yue Fei, arched his hand, and said in a deep voice: "General, after this battle, there are only 20,000 people left!" ”
Yue Fei's face was as calm as water: "After two battles, it can be said that the organs have been exhausted, and now there can be two to one battle losses, which is beyond my expectations!" ”
"Now it's up to Gongjin to see if he can do it!"
Xiao Yunjing also showed a touch of sorrow: "Now that the Xiqi army has crossed the river twice, they will definitely not dare to act rashly, although we can have a chance to breathe, but when they do a good job, they will definitely cross the river in one fell swoop!" ”
Yue Fei bowed slightly, he didn't know this truth, "Now this river is our first line of defense, and it is also the most important line of defense!" ”
"You can't ride horses on the river, but we have people who know the nature of the water, so the enemy is weak and I am strong, so we must not give up the Li River easily until we have to!"
"No!"
Yue Fei paused, thought for a moment, and said softly: "Send someone to the upper reaches to investigate the situation on Gongjin's side, and in addition, inform the local officials of the battle situation ahead, so that they can be ready to move back at any time!" ”
"No!"
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