mtlumby2d Chapter 269 Heavy Weapons
Chapter 269 Heavy Weapons
"Is this an order from His Majesty?"
He asked with a hint of suspicion.
Jiang Zuo nodded immediately and said, "Of course it was His Majesty's order. I was just a small county magistrate before, how could I dare to forge weapons and armor privately?"
Chen Xiu thought for a moment and said, "That's true. However, I heard some rumors in Daizhou before, saying that Lord Jiang secretly sold weapons and armor to the people of Mobei. Is this true?"
Previously in Pingcheng, Chen Xiu led his troops to fight against the people of Mobei and seized a lot of equipment, including the armor of the Yan army that was smuggled to Mobei.
Chen Xiu was not responsible for that smuggling case, and he did not know what the final outcome was.
The empress had actually found out long ago that it was the Six Garrison Army that was responsible, but she did not make the matter public, so even the Ninth Prince Chen Xiu did not know the truth.
Hearing Chen Xiu say this, Jiang Zuo quickly shook his head and said, "Of course not, I am loyal to your majesty and will never do such a thing."
Looking at Jiang Zuo's extremely serious expression, Chen Xiu actually chose to believe it.
"Are you really not worried that if you give these equipment to the Chen rebels, they will turn against us later?"
This is what Chen Xiu was worried about.
Jiang Zuo raised the corner of his mouth, smiled faintly and said: "Master Jiu, come over here."
Chen Xiu looked a little confused and followed Jiang Zuo.
A moment later, they arrived at another temporary warehouse.
All kinds of weapons and armor have already been piled up in here.
Moreover, these armor and weapons are even more sophisticated than those outside.
Jiang Zuo said calmly: "Master Jiu, these are the weapons equipped by our Yan army."
Chen Xiu was stunned. Looking around, this pile of weapons was more than enough to equip an elite force with heavy armor.
"What new weapons are you talking about?"
Chen Xiu was still thinking about this.
Jiang Zuo brought Chen Xiu to the boxes of muskets and introduced them, "This is called a flintlock rifle. It is the new weapon I demonstrated to the foreigners that day."
Chen Xiu was quite curious. He carefully picked up a flintlock rifle and looked at its structure carefully. He asked in confusion: "How can this weapon make that kind of sound?"
This flintlock rifle is beyond Chen Xiu's understanding.
Jiang Zuo patiently explained to Chen Xiu the principles of the musket, including how to make black powder.
Now that his Anding Army has come to the front to fight, the weapons in their hands will be known sooner or later, so it is better to explain it clearly to the Ninth Prince now.
Moreover, the emperor had already known about the existence of muskets, and had previously issued an imperial decree, wanting Jiangzuo to manufacture a batch and send people to the capital to train a new army. However, Jiangzuo temporarily declined due to his busy schedule.
These sacred artifacts belonging to Anding County are no longer a secret.
Chen Xiu listened carefully to Jiang Zuo's introduction and was quite shocked. He asked, "Which is stronger, the musket or the crossbow?"
Jiang Zuo did not answer, but ordered someone to find some ammunition, came to the outdoor shooting range, and said calmly: "Master Jiu, it seems."
After he said that, he raised his flintlock rifle, pointed it at the target not far away, pulled the trigger and fired a shot.
The loud gunshot shocked Chen Xiu.
After a moment, he came to his senses and walked to the target, feeling even more surprised.
The dummy in armor was shot with a dent. If this weapon hit the body, wouldn't it be...
At least a layer of flesh will be lost.
"How many of these muskets do we have now?"
Chen Xiu asked anxiously.
Jiang Zuo thought for a moment and replied, "About... four to five thousand."
The last time I answered Chen Xiu, I said one or two thousand.
But this time, thousands of muskets were piled in front of them.
"These weapons must not be handed over to the Chen people!"
Chen Xiu said excitedly.
"Don't worry, Master Jiu. Our Yan army doesn't have enough of these muskets. We will definitely not provide them to the Chen rebels."
Jiang Zuo said.
Even the imperial army did not have this kind of weapon, so how could Jiangzuo be handed over to the Chen people?
"With these weapons, our chances of success in this southern expedition will definitely be greatly improved."
Chen Xiu said that he did not dare to guarantee victory, but as long as most of the Yan army was equipped with such advanced weapons, they would not be afraid of the hundreds of thousands of border troops of the Chen State.
"Master Jiu, the treasure in front is our heavyweight weapon for this southern expedition."
Jiang Zuo put down the flintlock in his hand and pointed at the open space not far away.
There were also a lot of weapons and equipment placed on that open space.
After hearing what Jiang Zuo said, Chen Xiu became even more curious and kept saying, "Take me to see it quickly."
The two of them walked towards the open space, and soon, the heavyweight weapon that Jiang Zuo mentioned appeared in front of Chen Xiu.
In Chen Xiu's opinion, this so-called heavyweight weapon seemed to be a huge copper and iron pipe that looked very heavy.
"What is this?"
Chen Xiu walked forward and touched the large copper tube.
Jiang Zuo said: "This is our Anding Cannon."
"An Ding Cannon?" Chen Xiu leaned over and looked inside the barrel, wondering, "How do you use this weapon?"
In Chen Xiu's opinion, this copper tube is so heavy. Although it has two wheels underneath, it would be very heavy if he wanted to bring it to the front line.
At this time, Jiang Zuo said again: "Master Jiu, do you still remember the weapon the foreigners used that day? The cannonball they fired from the ship was this kind of weapon."
Having said that, Chen Xiu recalled that the group of barbarians had indeed used some unknown weapon that made a deafening noise.
"Can you show this weapon to me?" Chen Xiu's curiosity had reached its peak.
Although he had just heard Jiang Zuo explain the principles of firearms, Chen Xiu still didn't quite understand it.
"Master Jiu, I will find another opportunity to show you tomorrow. It's getting late now. We are quite exhausted from preparing for the military these days. Why don't we go to Xinghua Tower and listen to a little music now?"
Jiang Zuo suggested, the corners of his mouth raised in a faint smile.
Chen Xiu flatly refused, "No, we promised His Majesty that we would never go to that kind of place again."
Although he said it seriously, Chen Xiu's heart was aroused by Jiang Zuo's words.
The face of that woman could not help but appear in my mind.
I haven't seen her for a long time, I wonder how she is doing...
Jiang Zuo whispered, "Master Jiu, please rest assured. I have already sent people to investigate. The Thousand Cavalry Division of the capital has been away from Jiangzhou for some time. It will take at least four or five days for them to return. Now no one is watching us. If Your Majesty is involved in this matter, I will take the responsibility alone."
After hearing Jiang Zuo's words, Chen Xiu's heart was shaken. He remained silent and did not reject it immediately like he did before.
At this time, Jiang Zuo said again: "We went to Xinghua Tower to do serious business, not to do it secretly. Master Jiu, do you think it's right? The emperor will definitely understand us."
Chen Xiu thought for a moment and nodded silently.