Many people gathered in the square in front of the General's Mansion, including craftsmen, civil servants, and a large number of military generals.
Chen Qilin was invited by Ying Zheng and also came here.
They all came to watch the craftsmen display the iron weapons made with the latest technology.
When the generals learned that iron weapons were going to compete with copper weapons, they all expressed doubts!
"Is there any need to compare? Iron weapons are no match for copper weapons!"
"We all know that iron weapons are very fragile, so this comparison makes no sense at all!"
"Yes, in Da Qin, iron can only be used to make farm tools, how can it be used to forge weapons? Soldiers go to the battlefield with iron weapons, and they are not beaten by the enemy?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Qilin raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smile.
According to the inherent thinking of the generals of the Qin Dynasty, there is nothing wrong with iron weapons being inferior to bronze weapons.
This is because Da Qin's iron-making technology is relatively backward, and the weapons forged from iron are very brittle and are no match for copper weapons.
Therefore, the Qin Dynasty's army was basically equipped with copper weapons with very mature smelting technology.
At this time, Ying Zheng stood up and said: "Everyone, please be patient!"
When His Majesty spoke, everyone kept silent.
Ying Zhengdao: "Compare the new iron weapons and bronze weapons!"
"No!" said the general, Chenggong Shuyu, with his fists in his hands.
Soon, a copper sword and a steel sword were delivered by the craftsman.
In front of everyone's attention, one of the two soldiers grabbed a bronze sword and the other grabbed a steel sword.
"kill!!!"
The two yelled and slashed at each other with their long swords.
"Keng clang clang!"
The two long swords collided fiercely, sparks shot out, and the clanging sound was endless.
"Crack!"
After several blows, with a crisp sound, the copper sword broke into two pieces and fell to the ground with a clang.
At this moment, the scene was silent.
All the military generals and civil servants couldn't help but widen their eyes, their eyes full of disbelief!
Chen Qilin, Ying Zheng, Wang Ben and other people who knew the inside story did not have the slightest look of surprise on their faces!
Everything is as expected!
The smelting information provided by Chen Qilin is for smelting high-carbon steel, and the technology far exceeds the current iron-making technology of the Qin Dynasty.
After proper heat treatment or cold drawing hardening, high carbon steel has high strength and hardness, high elastic limit and fatigue limit.
The performance of a war sword forged by such advanced technology is naturally much higher than that of a copper war sword!
After a brief silence, the scene erupted into heated discussions.
"I...did I read that correctly? The iron sword actually broke the bronze sword?"
"This is incredible!"
"I don't believe it, it must be that the quality of the copper sword is not up to standard! Your Majesty, please let me compare my own sword with that steel sword!"
There are even generals who want to play in person.
Ying Zheng nodded: "Go ahead!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" said the tall and powerful general, and strode to the center of the square.
Keng!
The military general pulled out the bronze sword that the General's Office had carefully crafted for the generals, and struck it with the steel sword in the soldier's hand.
Click!
No more than ten blows were struck, and the bronze sword was broken into two pieces.
This scene once again deeply shocked everyone.
Ying Zheng stood up and said solemnly: "I am now announcing that from now on, the copper weapons of our Great Qin Army will be gradually replaced by iron weapons, which can also be said to be steel weapons!"
"Your Majesty is wise and the Qin Dynasty is mighty!!!"
A group of generals and soldiers knelt on the ground and shouted.
At this moment, they have been conquered by the power of steel weapons!
The generals believe that after the Da Qin army is equipped with new iron weapons, its combat effectiveness will be greatly improved and it will become even more invincible on the battlefield!
Today, Ying Zheng asked all the generals to come and watch, and the purpose of the general's display of new iron weapons was:
The purpose is to give military generals a new understanding of iron weapons, so that they can be promoted throughout the army in the future.
Now that we have settled matters, we come to the imperial study room.
Ying Zheng hugged Chen Qilin and said proudly:
"Sir, the new technology materials you gave me are really powerful. If we produce all the weapons and equipment in the materials, I am confident that the whole world will kneel at my feet!"
Chen Qilin smiled and said:
"Of course, these technologies are beyond this era, and it's no problem to beat other countries!
Your Majesty, you must hurry up and prepare, I want to go out and conquer the world with Your Majesty as soon as possible!"
"Haha, sir, don't worry, I'm already making full preparations and making rapid progress in all aspects!
Three years, at most three years! I will join hands with my husband to lead the expedition myself, and let the world kneel at my and your feet!" Ying Zheng laughed boldly.
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Under the heavy reward from Ying Zheng, Gongshu Yu also worked hard and led the craftsmen of the general's house to work non-stop.
I hope to use the shortest possible time to produce all the equipment listed in Mr. Tiandaolou’s information.
Nine months later.
Da Qin General Zuofu produced the first red cannon. No, it has now been renamed Da Qin Artillery.
When Ying Zheng and his husband witnessed the power of this cannon, he couldn't help being deeply shocked!
Chen Qilin had a calm expression on his face, not surprised at all.
Ying Zheng clapped his hands and praised: "Cai! With this sacred weapon to protect the country, who else in the world can resist the Qin Iron Army?"
The following month.
There is also a small artillery produced, called the Tiger Crouching Cannon (invented by Qi Jiguang, a famous anti-Japanese general in the Ming Dynasty), which is relatively lightweight and suitable for use in mountainous areas and other scenes.
It makes up for the shortcomings of the Daqin Artillery (Red Cannon), a heavy artillery.
one year later.
General Zuofu produced the first musket, and Ying Zheng personally conducted the test firing.
Although this musket was a short gun filled with iron balls, which could be said to be similar to a shotgun, Ying Zheng was still full of praise and couldn't put it down.
This was the first gun of the Qin Dynasty and became Ying Zheng's imperial weapon.
A year and a half later.
Da Qin's first blessing ship was launched.
Then, the fortune boat was launched into the water like dumplings.
One year and nine months later.
The first treasure ship of the Qin Dynasty was successfully launched into the sea in Sishui County.
While Da Qin was rapidly building various era-defining weapons and equipment, the training of the Southern Expeditionary Army and Navy Army was also in full swing, with great results.
Ying Zheng specially recalled the first military champion Han Xin and the second military champion Peng Yue from the northern border and asked them to train the southern expedition army together with Wang Ben.
The total number of Southern Expeditionary Army currently reaches 600,000, and is still being added...
According to Ying Zheng's request, when he and Chen Qilin went on a personal expedition, the number of the Southern Expedition Army must reach 1 million.
This shows how great Ying Zheng’s ambition is.
The Southern Expeditionary Army consists of multiple arms:
[Jungle Soldiers] who are good at fighting in mountains and tropical jungles;
[Heavy Cavalry] who are good at charging;
[Light Cavalry] who are good at chasing and fighting;
[Artillery] who are good at attacking cities and strongholds;
[Musketeers] who are good at using muskets;
An all-around special soldier [Iron Eagle Warrior] who is good at infiltration, attack and killing, and serves as a sharp knife.
In addition, the Daqin Navy trained by Tu Sui also made good progress.
The total number of naval personnel, Ying Zheng tentatively estimated at 100,000, may be increased as appropriate in the future.
With the rapid progress of various preparations, Chen Qilin is also full of expectations for his journey to Europe, Asia and Africa...