In the thirty-seventh section, Liu Ze couldn't help laughing and said, "Lord Wu, you are so powerful." Although this sounds like a compliment, it is mostly a joke. Wu Ming also blushed, scratched his scalp and said, "I'm sorry, the first test shot, it seems that the strength and direction of this thing are not easy to master." ”

Liu Ze was still smiling: "Lord Wu, but please rest assured, it is precisely because the strength and direction of this thing are not easy to grasp that we have set up a mechanical control zhì." As he spoke, looking at Wu Ming's appearance of wanting to speak and stopping, he smiled slightly: "These soldiers of the Black Armor Army are not idle, they have been proficient in the drill of this new type of chariot for the past few months, so if the manpower is controlled, they can barely get started." ”

I see!

Wu Ming glanced at the black-armored army standing like a javelin not far away, and his heart was also relieved. After Li Yuan went to the north, these soldiers of the Black Armor Army disappeared for a period of time, and at the beginning, he was worried that they would be broken up and reorganized by Zhu Huai, or they would be hidden in the snow and no longer reused. But it turned out to be the method of training the application of this new type of vehicle. It's just that the head of the Black Armor Army lies in riding skills, he gives up his strengths and finds his shortcomings, and lets these more than 3,000 people retrain the method of chariot use. Wu Ming was also puzzled.

As the two spoke, everyone behind them looked at the behemoth and was eager to try.

At this time, Zhu Huai said with a smile on the side: "I invite you to come today, just to see the power of the new chariot, and then Lord Liu will explain the basic use and power skills of the chariot a little." Lord Liu, let everyone go up and try it first. ”

Everyone immediately cheered and lined up to test the firing. The range of this thing also varies from person to person. The rope below can accommodate up to five people at the same time, no wonder Liu Ze wants to choose five martial artists for each section, so that's the case. Ordinary soldiers, if they don't use mechanical control, need at least two people to pull and launch, but the range is pitifully short, not even fifty paces, and the power of the stone projectile is pitifully small. It seems that this thing lacks mechanical power, and if it is operated by ordinary people, it will take at least a group of seven to eight people, including those who stabilize the body.

Just as he was looking down and thinking, he suddenly heard a piercing "Titica" sound, and there was another exclamation from the crowd. When Wu Ming looked up, he saw Ge Yi, Lei Fei'er, Lu Yu, Yang Jun and Kai'er standing under the car, glaring at each other. However, the wooden target in the distance was unharmed, obviously missed. But these five people are all together temporarily, although it is six stages, but the cooperation must be a problem, and they can hit the target, then it's really hell.

But everyone's exclamation was obviously not related to this, and after a long while, the entourage of the Ministry of Engineering who had just reported the target ran over out of breath, saluted Liu Ze, and stammered: "Hey, my lord, the actual range of the adults just now is eight hundred steps." ”

As his words fell, everyone exclaimed again. Eight hundred steps, which is indeed a bit sensational. I remember that in the past, the famous weapon Thunder Bow in Youluli's hand, after blessing True Qi, the farthest range could only reach five hundred paces. But it's almost the limit. I don't know how many times the power of the stone bullet of this thing is many times greater than the arrow shot by the Thunder Bow, and these six-stage martial artists are only temporarily put together, the strength is definitely not consistent, if you train a little, this distance can definitely be extended. Even if high-level warriors are rarely found, once this chariot is used on a large scale, it can be said that it can be used both offensively and defensively, which will greatly change the current pattern of using rude tools such as ladders and bows and arrows to attack cities.

Zhu Huai raised his head, stared at the entourage who reported the target, and said, "Eight hundred steps? You can't be mistaken, right? ”

The target reporter said: "There will be no mistake, I counted carefully, a total of eight hundred and twenty-three steps, and then visually inspected, the wooden target is more than double that of four hundred steps." ”

This entourage is so sure, it must be true, Zhu Huai showed a smile on his face, and said to all the ** words: "Everyone, this time the Ministry of Industry has developed such a sharp weapon, which is like a tiger with wings, and the day of breaking the enemy can be expected." ”

Everyone's feelings suddenly became excited, and all kinds of praises poured out. Wu Ming was not as optimistic as he said, this thing seemed to be extremely powerful, but it was inconvenient to move, and the power of the stone projectile was great, and it was even more troublesome to load. In water warfare, those fire-breathing ships are as fast as rats, and attacking with such things to hit enemy ships is tantamount to a fool's dream. But now everyone's confidence has been raised, and he doesn't have a lot of mouth to pour cold water on people.

The three armies can win the commandery, but the horseman cannot win the ambition. The morale of the army is the most important thing, as long as the morale is high, even if it is at a disadvantage, it can still fight against the water. The arrival of the water army in the city of the organ has undoubtedly cast a shadow on everyone's hearts, Zhu Huai does this, it must also have the effect of stimulating morale, cowardice before fighting, this is a taboo for soldiers, and this chariot is used to enhance the confidence of the Southern Han Dynasty. Perhaps, this is the ultimate goal of the new prime minister of the Southern Han Dynasty.

At this time, Dai Yu suddenly stood up and said loudly: "The pseudo-Han is not to be afraid, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, I will definitely rejuvenate my Han family and break the enemy in one fell swoop." ”

His words seemed to have a kind of magical power, and everyone became excited, and they all shouted loudly: "Revitalize my Han family and destroy the enemy in one fell swoop." Later, it became louder and louder, and it turned out to be a unified slogan.

When everyone was tired of shouting, Zhu Huai turned his head and said to Wu Ming, who was silent: "Lord Wu, such a sharp weapon, I think you seem to be a little disapproving." Why, do you have any opinions? ”

Wu Ming's heart sank, and he hurriedly stepped forward and saluted: "I don't dare to be humble, but after seeing the power of such a sharp weapon, my heart was shocked." Zhu Huai glanced at him meaningfully, and said slowly: "I have heard that Wu Da is both civil and military, why not give this chariot a resounding name, or have an official title." ”

Wu Ming didn't think about it, and blurted out: "Let's call it a thunderbolt." Zhu Huai was stunned, then laughed and said approvingly: "When this car is fired, the sound is like a thunderbolt." Once it is heard of the world, it will surely shock the world, and it is appropriate to obtain the name of Lord Wu. Okay, let's call it a thunderbolt. ”

Everyone immediately cheered, Zhu Huai pressed his hands weakly, signaled everyone to be quiet, and waited for the shouting to stop for a while, he smiled and said: "Liu Gongbu, how many thunderbolts are there now." Liu Ze respectfully bowed and said: "Prime Minister, it is not easy to make thunderbolt cars, and many machine parts, including parts and the like, have to be taught by me and Lu Gong and personally supervise the work." Therefore, the production is also extremely slow, and the current Ministry of Industry is about 100 vehicles in stock. However, in the later stage, as the proficiency of craftsmen becomes higher and higher, this speed will definitely increase, and large-scale mass production will be achieved in the future. ”

Zhu Huai Twist pondered for a while before saying: "A hundred or so, according to the power of such sharp weapons, if they are played well, they will not fail to receive miraculous results." He looked straight and said, "Dai Bingbu." ”

Dai Yu came out of the crowd and saluted: "The lower official is here." ”

"You and Lord Liu should cooperate sincerely, immediately select fifty elite fighting ships, specially install thunderbolts, and then let these black-armored sergeants get on board to practice the stone technique, and be sure to raise the level in the near future."

Dai Yu raised his head and said loudly: "The lower official has an order." ”

This sound may have been intentional on his part, and he shouted extremely loudly, almost like a muffled thunder rolling across the playground. Everyone was infected by him and was in high spirits. Wu Ming stood in the crowd, but a trace of uneasiness passed through his heart.

The accuracy of this thunderbolt is a problem in itself, and above the river, the wind is strong and urgent, although the black armor army is brave, but like the northerners, most of them are landlubbers, aiming on the land is okay, once on the water, I am afraid that it will also be dizzy. It's just such a flaw, I can think of it, Zhu Huai is scheming, it's impossible not to know, what is he still doing it for?

After explaining everything, Zhu Huai waved his hand, and everyone retreated. Liu Ze and Lu Fangzheng and several entourages from the Ministry of Engineering were gushing about the thunderbolt car, and everyone crowded around them, patiently listening to their explanations. After all, this thunderbolt is only on display for the first time in front of everyone, and it can change shape, which makes everyone extremely fresh. As for the power, everyone has seen it just now, and there is no doubt about it.

Wu Ming thought about it, and was about to go down with everyone, but Zhu Huai stopped him and said in a harmonious voice: "Lord Wu, what the old man mentioned to you a few months ago, it seems that you have finally thought about it now." If the army of the puppet retreats, I hope you remember your promise, and don't waste Qing'er's hard work. ”

He was talking about his marriage to Zhu Yuqing.

Looking at Zhu Huai's expectation, Wu Ming's heart is also hot, even if Zhu Huai is deep, but he is still a father after all, and when facing his daughter's marriage, he also shows rare love, maybe only at this time, can we see the true side of the heart of this Southern Han Prime Minister.

Wu Minggong bowed and said: "Thank you Prime Minister for your love, the lower officials will definitely fight bravely to kill the enemy in order to repay the court." That's a bit of a contradiction. If it is a person who slaps the horse, now immediately kneel down and salute, and call out "Uncle Yue." "I'm afraid it works better. But Wu Ming was very reluctant in his heart, although he had agreed to marry Zhu Yuqing, but he only liked Yuqing's people, and had nothing to do with Zhu Huai's position as prime minister. And he vaguely felt that once this marriage involved too many political interests, it would also be an insult to Yuqing.

Zhu Huai stared at him for a long time, and then slowly sighed and said, "That's it, it's really a stubborn donkey's temper, forget it, you can do it yourself in the future." After speaking, surrounded by several prime ministers, he got on the sedan chair and walked away.

After Zhu Huai left, a large group of soldiers from the Guards Battalion immediately hugged him, and Tian Hong laughed and said, "Commander, it seems that after a while, I will also drink your wedding wine." It's just that Wu Ming is in a state of confusion now, and he is in the mood to joke with him. He turned his head and asked, "Do you think the Thunderbolt can really retreat from the enemy?" ”