Chapter 88: Pioneer Rifle
According to the material characteristics of this era, Zhang Wenyu developed an automatic rifle that could be mass-produced, named the AC rifle.
However, there was no English alphabet in this era, so the name of the fox was changed to the Pioneer Rifle, which is a bit clichΓ©, but it is easy to understand and easy to remember.
A week ago, Zhang Wenyu asked Bai Xiaoxiang to bring it over, so that Husu had never had a chance to show it, and tonight, the old emperor provided an opportunity.
"What is a rifle?"
Everyone is curious, being able to defeat ten with one must be a treasure.
"If we want to know the power of the rifle, we need to go outside the temple and demonstrate."
The old emperor said that he would allow it, and Xu Yi followed Cheng Jin to prepare the venue.
There was a large open space outside the hall, and everyone came out one after another, the old emperor was supported by the palace maids, and the eunuch behind him was carrying the dragon chair.
Ling Hu Su took the rifle from Cheng Jin, walked in front of the old emperor, and unfolded the cloth on the body of the gun, revealing a silver-white firearm.
"Isn't this just an iron rod?"
Not only the old emperor thought so, but the other courtiers also thought so.
Chen Yun even mocked: "Don't let the soldiers take the iron rod to kill the enemy!" β
Ling Husu explained to himself: "This is a long-range weapon that takes people's lives hundreds of meters away, which can be compared to a bow and arrow, but it is far better than a bow and arrow. Father, look here, this is the barrel, the killing bullet shoots from here, this is the magazine, it can hold more than ten rounds, this is the trigger, you can shoot the bullet with the finger pull, this is the butt, you can reduce the recoil, it means to maintain balance and stability......"
Ling Husu probably said it, but he definitely couldn't say too much, they couldn't understand it.
A few minutes later, Cheng Jin came to report: "The target has been prepared, Your Highness, let me come!" β
"No, I'll shoot the first shot." Cheng Jin already knew how to use it, but this shot was of great significance, and Hu Su was reluctant to give it to others. Moreover, Cheng Jin's marksmanship was extremely bad, which made Hu Su worry that he would miss the target.
"Father, everyone, I am going to use the secret weapon of my Chen Kingdom, please keep it a secret."
In fact, Ling Husu knew that the secret could not be kept, and what he said was just to attract their attention and attention.
The old emperor immediately ordered: "Everyone present must not spread this matter." β
"Yes!" Everyone echoed in unison.
Ling Hu Su walked to the established position, where the old emperor and ministers could see clearly, and it was about five hundred meters away from the target.
The firing range of this gun is eight hundred, the main thing is that the material is not good, otherwise there will be a longer range, but the range of eight hundred meters is enough.
Zhang Wenyu even wanted to make a particle gun, but he didn't succeed, so Ling Husu asked him not to waste time and make more suitable ones.
Ling Husu checked the firearm and played with it for a while to find the feel.
"Such an old firearm feels so bad, alas, it's hard to use." Ling Husu really looked down on this kind of live ammunition gun.
After the preparations are completed, Ling Husu loads, raises the gun, aims, shoots, and a set of actions are completed in one go.
Bang!
With a loud bang, the bullet burst out of the chamber, and in an instant, it crossed a distance of five hundred meters and penetrated a three-centimeter-thick iron plate.
"That's it?"
Some ministers didn't see what was going on, but when they saw Ling Husu playing with it, they heard a loud noise, and nothing else.
Xu Yi and Cheng Jin went to check, and after a while, Xu Yi hurriedly ran back, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, the three-centimeter iron plate five hundred meters away was completely penetrated, and the old slave touched it, and the hole was hot, and it was pierced by the weapon in the hand of the seventh princess." β
Everyone was horrified, a distance of 500 meters, was pierced in an instant, such a lethality is terrifying.
The corners of Ling Husu's mouth curled, and he continued to handle the rifle and empty the magazine against the iron plate.
Every sound made the hearts of the people present tremble, and some ministers were even so frightened that their legs weakened, thinking that this was Tianwei.
Xu Yi went to check again and came back to report: "Your Majesty, there are more than a dozen holes in the iron plate. According to the old slave's observation, such a weapon can shoot and kill martial arts masters from a long distance, even if it is an old slave, it is difficult to resist. β
Xu Yi is a master, even taller than Ling Husu, the old emperor knows, his face is shocked, and he gets up to take a closer look.
The palace maid supported the old emperor, and the ministers hugged each other, hurriedly walked over, and surrounded the target to take a closer look. Someone also touched the bullet hole, which burned them so quickly that they moved away.
"Artifact, artifact, with this artifact, who is the opponent in the world. It's a pity, it's a pity! β
The old emperor was surprised, happy and sad, and was surprised that there was this thing to help, Chen Guo was no longer afraid of other countries, and the sad thing was that his time was short, and he was born at the wrong time!
"Susu, this is called a rifleman, is there a lot?"
"As long as the materials are sufficient, it can be manufactured indefinitely, but due to limited manpower and funds, the current output is limited."
"Okay, the seventh princess Chen Susu listens to the order, and now the artifact department is established, and you are the Shangshu to make rifles with all your might."
"Yes, Father. By the way, Father, can you change the name of the Artifact Department to the Firearms Department? β
"Yes, you can change it however you want."
The appointment was so sudden that the ministers did not react.
Everyone can realize that the power of this weapon is enough to change the world pattern.
"Your Majesty, isn't it inappropriate to be in such a hurry."
"The rifle thing is too shocking to the world, and it needs to be discussed a lot before making a decision. Besides, the weapons should be under the control of the Ministry of War, and a new department should not be opened. β
The eyes of the princes are fiery, if they get the rifle, there is nothing left.
The old emperor's face was pale, and Wen Zhong and Fei Qing came out to play a round.
Wen Zhong: "The minister agrees to His Majesty's appointment, which is the blessing of Chen Guo." β
Fei Qing: "The minister also agrees, this thing is offered by the Seventh Princess, and the Seventh Princess should be responsible." β
The old emperor's face was a little better, and he sighed and said, "This is the end of the banquet tonight!" Where did you come from, go back, Susu with me. β
Linghu Su followed the old emperor to the Shangqing Palace, and the palace maid served the old emperor and lay on the bed, he looked tired, his eyelids fluttered, and he seemed to have the intention of falling asleep at any time.
"Susu, what do you think of the four elder brothers? Let's be honest. β
Ling Husu told the truth: "It's useless, the eldest brother is well-informed but pedantic, the second brother is talented but not proficient, the fourth brother is resourceful but too heavy-minded, and the sixth brother is rich and rich but superficial." β
The old emperor smiled slightly and said, "It's praise and depreciation, but when it comes to the point, you can evaluate yourself again." β
Ling Husu is very helpless, it is easy to evaluate others, but it is difficult to evaluate yourself.
"Well-informed, well-informed, rich in learning, wise and brave, smart and ...... in ice and snow"
"Okay, okay, you're really welcome, alas, how nice it would be if you were a boy."
Ling Husu's eyes rolled and replied: "Father, I had a dream a few days ago, I dreamed that I went to a magical place, where there is a tall building, and there are gods flying in and out, he asked me why I came here, I said I don't know. He said that one of my wishes could be granted. So I said, I'm going to become a man, but guess what the fairy said, he said that you are originally a man, and there is no need to change again. It turns out that I just cast the wrong body! β
The old emperor laughed happily. said: "My father believes this, you are a boy who voted for the wrong daughter, depending on what you do, which one is what a girl should do." Alas, perhaps, so providential. β