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Modern weapons such as automatic rifles, Barrett sniper rifles, tracking missiles, rocket launchers, tanks, etc. appeared in Cao Ang's mind.
What these things need is precision, and it is obviously impossible to complete it under the current situation.
However, Cao Ang, who is familiar with history, is still very clear about those things that appeared in ancient times.
Since it can appear in ancient times, it must be able to be created at this time, such as papermaking, printing, gunpowder, and even telescopes. Such things can be created by Cao Ang.
Just a little bit like this has already brought about huge changes in this society.
Therefore, this imagination is very important.
After careful observation, Cao Cao finally set his sights on the black tube.
Around here, it seems that only this tube can be called a weapon, right?
"Kong Ming, is this black iron guy the weapon you mentioned?"
Cao Cao had no way to imagine that this black iron object was a destructive weapon capable of sweeping Jiangdong Sun Ce and Jingzhou Liu Biao.
Because Cao Cao couldn't see how destructive it was.
After Zhuge Liang heard what King Wei said, he nodded very seriously, and then said with a smile: "As King Wei said, this black lacquered iron guy is the secret weapon developed!"
This Zhuge Liang is very confident about this. From the potholes on the school field, it can be seen that this weapon has been tested, and its power can be seen from it!
After the officials and Cao Cao heard Zhuge Liang's words, they were all overwhelmed by the situation.
What can this dark tube do?
Could it be that he wanted to hold this black tube and go up to fight the enemy?
For the officials who didn't know how to operate or how to use this weapon, after hearing Zhuge Liang's words, they all showed indescribable doubts.
Even some officials felt a sense of underestimation after seeing the dark tubular object. In their view, this black tubular object had no other function other than an iron guy.
Among the people present, some were skeptical, some were curious, and some were confused about this dark fellow.
After seeing such a scene, Zhuge Liang then slowly opened his mouth to explain: "King Wei, the so-called black iron guy you mentioned just now is named Cannon!"
When Cao Cao heard this, he said to himself, "Cannon?"
"Yes, it's artillery!"
Zhuge Liang then echoed, then cleared his throat and continued to speak: "The reason why it is called a cannon is because it needs to be loaded with explosives, lit with fire, and then the shells will fly out and explode on the ground!"
Because of the popularity of the black gunpowder, many firecrackers can be seen in Xudu.
The history of firecrackers first appeared in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and there is a clear record in "Jingchu Sui Shi Ji". On the first day of the first lunar month, when the rooster crowed for the first time, everyone got up one after another and set off firecrackers in their yards to chase each other. The plague god and evil ghost.
At that time, there was no gunpowder or paper, so people used fire to burn bamboo, so they were called firecrackers.
This is also the prototype of firecrackers.
At that time, there was no gunpowder and paper, so people used fire to burn bamboo to make it burst and make sound to expel the god of plague.This is of course a superstition, but it reflects the good wishes of the ancient Chinese working people who longed for peace and prosperity.
In the Tang Dynasty, firecrackers were also known as "explosive poles", probably by burning a long bamboo pole section by section, making continuous blasting sounds.
Nanchang poet Laihu's "Early Spring" poem: "The new calendar is half open, and the small pavilion is still full of pole dust."
This is the scene of burning bamboo poles during the Spring Festival at that time.
Later, through continuous chemical experiments, alchemists discovered that the combination of saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal could cause combustion and explosion, so they invented gunpowder.
Someone put gunpowder in a bamboo tube and fired it louder, thus replacing the ancient custom of burning bamboo with fire.
In the Northern Song Dynasty, Chinese people already had fireworks wrapped in rolls of gunpowder, and there was a difference between single and double rings, which were renamed "firecrackers" and later changed to "firecrackers".
Before the invention of gunpowder, there were only "whips" and no "cannons".
People flick the whip, and the tail of the whip makes a "pop" sound. This action has long existed in Chinese history as a kind of etiquette; The sound is similar, so there is a saying of "firecrackers".
But now at this time, Cao Ang has already found out the papermaking technique and black powder, so under the impetus of such items, the appearance of firecrackers is also very normal.
After Zhuge Liang mentioned the cannon, many people thought of the firecracker that appeared in Xudu. The two have the same effect!
"The working principle of this artillery is very simple. It is to put the explosive into the barrel and ignite it inside. When the explosive is ignited, a huge amount of energy will be generated in the barrel. And this energy will directly blast the shells in front of it!"
Zhuge Liang was very excited, and then he explained the working principle of the artillery in front of everyone.
Of course, what kind of energy, as well as professional terms such as the gun barrel and shells, naturally came from the mouth of Cao Ang.
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Chapter 374 The Power of Artillery
Zhuge Liang also heard the name of the cannon from Cao Ang. At that time, he also felt that the name of the cannon was very vivid, so he directly used it.
For these professional terms, Zhuge Liang might think of them himself, but the chance of being able to think of these terms is not high.
This Zhuge Liang is a person of this era anyway, and it is very likely that he would not be able to say such a modern name based on what he has heard, seen, and felt.
After Cao Cao and everyone heard Zhuge Liang's words, they were also stunned.
Not to mention that they don't understand what Zhuge Liang said, they have never heard of the terms Zhuge Liang said.
It was precisely because of this situation that Cao Cao, Xun Yu and others had doubts on their faces.
Listening to what Zhuge Liang said seems to be very simple, can this work?
Just when Cao Cao, Xun Yu and others were suspicious, there were already soldiers standing around the cannon.
After Zhuge Liang saw everyone's suspicious and unbelievable expressions, he immediately showed a faint smile.
When Zhuge Liang heard what Cao Ang said, he was also very unbelievable in his heart, but after countless experiments, he Zhuge Liang gradually believed in it, and then he believed it deeply, and in the end he was directly amazed by the finished product Speechless.
In the constant groping, Zhuge Liang gradually became confident in the artillery.
Zhuge Liang naturally believed what the general said, so under his perseverance, he finally developed this artillery.
"Wei Wang, I will show you the specific operation of this artillery!"
Since everyone present didn't believe it, then he, Zhuge Liang, would give them a demonstration. After the demonstration was over, they would definitely be shocked.
"Before the demonstration, King Wei and all the ministers are asked to be mentally prepared. There will be a thunderous sound later, so don't be frightened!"
Before preparing for the demonstration, Zhuge Liang reminded very carefully.
As soon as Zhuge Liang's words came out, everyone present was a little disdainful. How could they be afraid of the sound of thunder?