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Although a cold weapon like the Huihui cannon is large and powerful, the overall manufacturing technology is not complicated, so a history lover like Fang Shao can also draw the invention of the gourd. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

But this Zhuge crossbow is different, this thing can be described as the pinnacle of cold weapon technology, and its degree of ingenuity is far from comparable to the return cannon. Soon after the advent of the Zhuge crossbow, its production process also disappeared into the dust of history with the demise of Shu Han.

Therefore, the pattern drawn by Fang Shao is only some scholars in later generations, according to the replicas restored by the Institute of Archaeology, Fang Shao is not sure how big the gap between this replica and the original is and whether it can also exert the power of the original.

Therefore, Fang Shaocai showed this drawing to Zhuge Liang, hoping that the original inventor of the "Zhuge Crossbow" could find inspiration from the "fake" in front of him.

Sure enough, Zhuge Liang did not disappoint him.

So, Fang Shao encouraged: "Sir, since this is the case, then you might as well take a good look at it, if you can really make this repeater, we will have more chances of winning against Cao's cavalry." ”

At this moment, Zhuge Liang's attention was all focused on the drawing, and he didn't even have time to raise his head, and said excitedly: "Not bad, yes, you can leave this drawing first, and wait for me to study it with A-Ying, she is good at the art of mechanism, maybe it can help." ”

Fang Shao left the drawing to Zhuge Liang, and seven days later, Zhuge Liang sent someone to invite him and placed a brand-new repeater in front of him.

"Sir, you're so quick to make one so quickly."

Fang Shao picked up the repeater and played with it with excitement, finding that this repeater was even more delicate than he imagined, and the weight was lighter, but he didn't know how effective it was.

"It's thanks to A-Ying. Let's go, go to the backyard and try its power. ”

The two of them came to the backyard of Fuzhong, and more than fifty steps away, an arrow stack had been erected, on which a lot of arrows had been inserted, and Zhuge Liang had tried to shoot several times before coming to Zhuge Liang.

In fact, the work of this Zhuge repeater is not complicated, first push the lever on the fuselage forward, so that the arrow warehouse and the arrow groove integrated with it also move forward, and the trailing edge of the arrow groove is raised upwards at the end of the moment, automatically hooking the crossbow string.

Under normal circumstances, the crossbow string is horizontal in the center of the arrow groove to prevent the crossbow arrows in the arrow compartment from falling into the arrow groove, but when the crossbow string is hooked to the back of the arrow groove, an arrow will automatically fall into the arrow groove under the action of gravity, this process is equivalent to the loading of a bullet.

When shooting, just pull the lever back, in this process, the arrow groove and the arrow compartment will move backwards, and the crossbow string will also be pulled back, the crossbow stem bent energy storage to the end at the same time, the trailing edge of the arrow groove will also begin to sit, the arrow groove below the top button exposed below the part of the crossbow arm contact with the crossbow arm and is jacked up, then the crossbow string is pushed out of the gap, the crossbow string forward at the same time, the arrow in the arrow groove is ejected, and a shot is easily completed.

When the first arrow is fired, the crossbow string blocks the fall of the second arrow, and a new cycle begins until all the arrows in the barrel are fired.

This is the first time Fang Shao has used a crossbow, but one of the advantages of the Zhuge crossbow is that it is simple to make, a novice like Fang Shao only needs to stand there, don't worry about anything, just aim at the target, and repeat the push-pull pole.

So, one pull and one push, one pull and one push, within fifteen minutes, the twelve crossbow arrows in the arrow warehouse swished and shot a fine light. What's even more amazing is that there are five nailed to the round arrow stack, and the hit rate is nearly 50 percent, which is simply ridiculously high.

"No, it's my first time using a crossbow." Fang Shao held the repeater in his hand and shouted in surprise, his face full of disbelief.

Zhuge Liang said with a smile: "The rate of fire and accuracy of this crossbow are very high, and the operation is also very simple, but there is still one flaw. You go check the target. ”

Fang Shao walked up with the repeater on his shoulder, and after a few careful looks, he understood what Zhuge Liang meant. Although the crossbow arrows hit the target, they were not deeply penetrated, and it was obvious that the penetration was slightly insufficient.

Zhuge Liang saw that his expression was already clear, and said: "Although there are many advantages of this crossbow, the disadvantages are also obvious. With this penetrating power, it is difficult to penetrate the enemy's armor and deal fatal damage within fifty paces. ”

Zhuge Liang's evaluation is reasonable, however, in history, Zhuge Liang's crossbow was invented under Zhuge Liang's long-term study, and its shortcomings, Zhuge Liang also tried his best to overcome it.

However, Fang Shao already knew it, so he smiled strangely, "Sir, in order to make the enemy incapacitated, it is not necessary to pierce the armor and cause fatal injuries. ”

Zhuge raised his eyebrows, "Mo Fei, do you have any other good ideas?" ”

Fang Shao coughed, and said mysteriously: "Actually, it's simple, one word - poison!" ”

"Poison!" Zhuge Liang let out a low cry, and then laughed heartily.

That's right, Fang Shao's suggestion is to dip poison in the arrow. Although the force of the repeater is small, and the arrows are made light and thin, and the penetration is very low, as long as the arrow is dipped in poison, it does not need to cause fatal injuries to the enemy, and only a little bit of skin is gently scratched, and the poison on the arrow is enough to kill.

"Your trick is really poisonous, but it's also a trick. Well, I heard that the barbarians in Nanzhong are very good at using poison, and this time I have to bother Li Yan to bring more poison from the barbarians. ”

Suddenly remembering something, Fang Shao smiled and said, "Sir, shouldn't we give this crossbow a bright name, and if it is put into the battlefield in the future, it will make Cao Jun feel terrified." ”

Zhuge Liang said without thinking: "This repeater was created by you, so you will name it, or directly call it Fang's repeater." ”

Fang Shao hurriedly excused himself and said: "How can this be, my schema is just a sketch creation, and it can't be used at all, if it weren't for your detailed improvement, sir, this crossbow can be created, it is better to call it Zhuge Flying Crossbow." ”

Fang Shao is indirectly giving credit to Zhuge Liang, after all, he has invented the Shenwei cannon before, and he has given himself a long face in several battles, and his reputation Fang Shao can be said to be famous.

Fang Shao also knows how to balance, although he knows that Zhuge Liang is not the kind of person who is jealous of sages, but for the sake of safety, he has to find ways to make his teacher grow his face and show his prestige. What's more, this Zhuge crossbow was originally plagiarized by Fang Shao from Zhuge Liang, but now this Zhuge Liang doesn't know it, and it is named after Zhuge Liang, which is also a real name.

Zhuge Liang smiled, shook his head and said: "Zhongzheng I received your mind, but this crossbow was your first creation after all, and I only improved it slightly, I can't be said to have robbed the student's name, or you should name it." ”

Fang Shao thought about it, and then said with a smile: "Since Mr. you asked me to name it, then okay, I will officially name this repeater 'Zhuge Flying Crossbow', which can be regarded as expressing my admiration for you, sir, and my gratitude to Mr. for your cultivation over the years." ”

This is said so intimately, it makes Zhuge Liang refuse to refuse, and he is so moved that he is a mess, at least, it is so on the table.

For a while, Zhuge Liang didn't know what to say, and only after a while did he pat him on the shoulder and sighed with a smile: "It's rare that you have a heart, and if I refuse again, it seems that I will be out of sight, and then Mr. will thank you here." ”

The friendship between master and apprentice is particularly harmonious at this moment.

In Jianye, thousands of miles away, the atmosphere was a little tense.

In the military palace, Sun Quan sat upright, the left and right civil and military ministers stood on both sides, surrounded by armor soldiers, and had a calm atmosphere.

"The Han envoy has arrived—"

After a loud singing, a handsome man calmly stepped into the political hall, holding a scepter, walking leisurely, ignoring the malicious eyes on the left and right, always with a confidence and calmness on his face.

He walked to the foot of Sun Quan, nodded slightly to Sun Quan, and said without humility or arrogance: "Han envoy Jiang Gan, on the order of His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, has come to issue an edict of appointment to Sun Zhongmou, Marquis of Wu. ”

It turned out that this person was Jiang Gan, I heard that a few years ago, Cao Mengde sent this person to Jiangling to say that he would surrender Gongjin, and now I see that this person does have a bit of a celebrity. ’

The name of the Han envoy is better than the Wei envoy.

If it was a change of time, Sun Quan might have gone down to receive the edict, but now he is full of confidence with the great victory in the Battle of Hefei, and he has a little contempt for Cao Ying, so when facing the Han envoy, he did not leave the seat to greet him, just nodded slightly, and said very plainly: "If the Han envoy has any edict, just say it, listen alone." ”

Seeing that Sun Quan was so arrogant, Jiang Gan raised his voice an octave and said sharply: "Marquis Wu is the lord of His Majesty the Han Dynasty, and he eats the Lu of the Han Dynasty, His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty has always regarded Marquis Wu as a loyal minister, but now he treats the envoys of His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty like this, but I don't know what Marquis Wu wants?" ”

Jiang Gan didn't mention Cao Ying, a Han emperor, although everyone knew that the Han Emperor was an ornament, similar to a fart, but if Sun Quan didn't plan to learn Yuan Shu, then he couldn't treat the Han Emperor as a fart.

At the same time, Jiang Gan's righteous and strict words also made Sun Quan quite appreciative, so he had no choice but to sit down and smile slightly: "The Han envoy is serious, how dare Gu disrespect Your Majesty, looking at the world, who else is more loyal and supportive of the Han family than Gu." ”

Jiang Gan saw that Sun Quan had changed his attitude, and his expression immediately rotated three hundred and sixty degrees, and he said warmly: "Since this is the case, then ask Wu Hou to take the edict." ”

Sun Quan immediately bowed his hands and put on a respectful and solemn posture.

Jiang Gan cleared his throat and said in a loud voice: "By the order of His Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, Sun Quan, Marquis of Wu, is hereby appointed as the rear general, and leads Yangzhou to supervise the military affairs of Jing, Yang, and Jiaozhou. ”

As soon as this edict came out, the monarchs and ministers of Eastern Wu present all changed color slightly.

(To be continued)