Chapter 498
"If this guy is putting it for a thousand or eight hundred years, it will be worth it!" Zhao Bing murmured at the stolen artillery. They can be said to be real ashes. They will definitely be lonely products in the future. If he can really travel back, he must bring them all back. He will never have to worry about spending money in those lifetimes. Ω
After he had just carefully studied it, he breathed a sigh of relief. This can be said to be the originator of metal cannons. The principle is the same as the storm made of bamboo, but the storm is made of bamboo and wood, which is basically a disposable product and cannot be reinstalled. This metal-made cannon solves this problem and can be reloaded repeatedly, ensuring the use value and saving the cost of use. However, it also inherits the shortcomings of the storm, greatly reducing its power.
First, these artillery was made in a rough manner, and the barrel was only roughly polished. The wall of the breeze was easily stuck to the gunpowder and the residue after the combustion was burned was not easy to clean, which affected the firing. In addition, the artillery body was cast in copper. Although it ensured toughness and was not easy to crack, the copper was hard and worn quickly, which increased the gap between the projectile and the barrel, and easily ran away when firing, which reduced the power of the artillery. The half-inch iron bullet in his hand and the two-inch barrel were caused by excessive wear; there was also the opening of the bowl-shaped mouth in the front of the body tube that was larger than the body tube, which was actually a snake-like addition and could not increase the power of the artillery.
In addition, this kind of artillery lacks auxiliary equipment, and the most important thing is that it does not have sights. Because of this, the hit rate is low. Fortunately, there is no such thing as the size of a dragon ship at a distance of more than 100 steps. There are also artillery without a cannon stand, and there is not even the most basic gun ears on both sides, so it is difficult to adjust the shooting angle of the artillery, which is something that is difficult to adjust.
It is precisely because the Yuan army's artillery did not have sights, had short tubes, low shooting and short range, which was not very effective in actual combat, and it was temporarily unable to cross the crossbow. However, Zhao Bing still did not dare to take it lightly. From a large perspective, it was a major trend in the history of replacing cold weapons by firearms. Moreover, he did not dare to underestimate ancient craftsmen. They would constantly improve the artillery through practice, so that their various functions gradually matured and their power became greater and greater. However, he could only turn pressure into power and create the Song version of artillery as soon as possible...
However, this is the matter later. The most important thing at present is to completely solve the Quanzhou situation first. Zheng Yong accidentally fired the hard work of Sodu for two days into ashes, and his plan to cross the river was shattered. The other two enemy troops have not arrived yet, so there is no war outside the city. What makes Zhao Bing strange is that the Song army has been in the city for two days, but Pu Mansion has not yet taken it down. If you say that you are busy cleaning the battlefield on the first day and clearing out the remaining soldiers; the second day to appease the people, familiarize yourself with the environment, and prepare for the attack, you will still be said to be the past, but today is the third day, there is no sign of an attack.
"Why don't you attack the Pu Mansion as soon as possible?" Another day passed, and Zhao Bing couldn't sit still. That night, he urgently summoned Zhang Shijie and Wen Tianxiang to meet. After the ceremony, he asked.
"Your Majesty, the Puzi House is vast, with high walls and deep trenches, and the defenses are tightly guarded. The remaining troops of the Left-wing Army, the Pu family's private army and the city defense army's remaining troops, with no less than 3,000 troops. The Puzi House is located in a prosperous place in the city, with surrounding shops and houses like scales, and the alleys are deep and narrow, so the army is difficult to unfold and cannot approach the attack!" Zhang Shijie explained.
"Is a mansion more solid than a city? Quanzhou City can go down in one day, but it has not been able to take down Puzi's yard in three days. What's the reason?" Zhao Bing said angrily after hearing this.
"Your Majesty does not know that Quanzhou Prefecture City has been razed to the ground by rockets. If Your Majesty enters the city, there is no place to rest. I think that Pu Mansion is still in order, so I do not want to destroy its house in war to make it your Majesty's palace!" Zhang Shijie said, "Besides, there are a large amount of gold, silk and wealth accumulated in the house. If it is a strong attack, it will be damaged, and it is not in line with Your Majesty's original intention to attack the city!"
"It's been three days, have you figured out a solution?" Zhao Bing wanted to curse after hearing this explanation, but because of his identity, he could only bear to ask.
"Your Majesty, the Pu Thief sent people to contact me for two consecutive days to discuss the matter of rescinding the army!" Wen Tianxiang took over and said.
"Oh, what are he saying, what are the conditions?" Zhao Bing was a little funny. Pu Shougeng was really the true nature of a businessman. He still didn't forget to talk about business until his death was about to come.
"I will pay millions of stakes as military funds as his wishes, and ask Your Majesty to withdraw his troops." Wen Tianxiang replied.
"Millions of qian?! I brought 100,000 troops to come, and he wanted to use a mere million to drive me away. Haha, it was such a big tone!" Zhao Bing first became angry and then smiled, "Don't he know that I'm coming here to take the head? He didn't realize it was selling it cheaply!"
"What Your Majesty said is that I immediately refused and ordered him to surrender. But he sent envoys to the camp again, saying that the Pu bandits were willing to increase five million guan to ask Your Majesty to withdraw his troops!" Wen Tianxiang reported again.
"Interesting, it seems that Pu Thief is really rich enough to rival a country. He added 4 million guan to get back. How many years does our Qiongzhou have to pay for the tax? Wen Xiang agreed?" Zhao Bing smiled again, thinking in his heart that he had only made 2 million guan to attack Guangzhou openly and secretly, and extortion only made 2 million guan. This guy opened his mouth and paid 5 million guan. He wanted to kill himself with money!
"Haha, I'm not to hide it from Your Majesty. I'm also a little moved, but I know that this Eastern Expedition is not only raising funds, but also avenges the country and family grudges. How can I be moved by it?" Wen Tianxiang smiled mockingly. He also knew that five million trump cards were enough to let Xingchao sit and eat for two years, and this would not hurt a soldier. It would be false to say that he was not moved.
"Pu Zhe is a businessman and knows very well how much his head is worth. Then he will definitely increase the amount again!" Zhao Bing asked again with interest when he touched his chin and leaned over his body.
"What Your Majesty said is right. He said that in addition to the five million coins he had promised, he also offered his Majesty twenty boxes of rare things. This is a gift list. Please read it with your Majesty!" Wen Tianxiang took out a note from his sleeve and presented it with his hands.
"These things are really valuable. Just these beads are worth 100,000 yuan..." Zhao Bing looked through with interest and said, "Oh, there are twenty beauties. Don't he know that I am still a child!"
"Your Majesty, I think the enemy reinforcements are on the side, and Quanzhou should not stay for a long time. It would be better to let them add some money and withdraw their troops back to Qiong!" Zhang Shijie said with joy when he saw His Majesty. But he thought in his heart that you are an ordinary child? The enemy's capital that was confiscated and Pu Shougen's contributions were not only sufficient, but also made a lot of money, but this was just the result of a battle.
Chapter completed!