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Alternatively, the gunpowder and bullets could be stuffed into the cardboard box separately.

Either make your own cardboard bullets before the war.

Making your own cardboard bullets is also simple.

Disassemble one end of the gunpowder paper tube.

Put the lead bullet in.

Then use the excess cardboard to wrap and secure the lead bullet.

It was precisely because of the use of cardboard bullets that

Only the musketeers of the Ming Dynasty could achieve a rate of one shot per minute.

Elite musketeers can fire a shot in 50 seconds or even less.

if not,

It's normal to fire every three to five minutes.

Chapter 3181 Paper Bullets

Because there are too many distractions in actual combat.

Moreover, being nervous can easily lead to confusion and disorganization.

Modern people used old-fashioned matchlock guns for testing.

Without any interference

Without using cardboard bullets

If there are no mistakes throughout the entire process

At its fastest speed, it can fire one shot every twenty-odd seconds.

There was also a small bag inside the wooden box.

It contained pre-made paper-cased lead bullets.

The musket in front of us is specially made.

Even at the gun handle,

It is also inlaid with gold and silver wire and gemstones.

Moreover, it was a muzzle-loading flintlock musket!

Surprised, Wanyan Zongfu questioned:

"May I ask Your Majesty of the Ming Dynasty, is this considered mounted archery?"

Zhao Yuan retorted, "What else is it but mounted archery, firing a gun while on horseback?"

Wanyan Zongfu was speechless.

"Armor!"

"Yes!"

It's not about putting armor on any particular person.

Instead, it's about armoring the target.

Your Majesty is frugal.

They were using outdated lamellar armor.

The rusty nail plates were pieced back together.

Although it's terrible for fighting wars

But it worked fine when test-firing.

Zhao Yuan first raised the flintlock musket.

Next, insert the cardboard bullet.

After tamping it down with the spatula, he mounted the horse.

Countless spectators stood up.

A few people were even carrying civilian binoculars.

Even the officials were incredibly curious.

Many stories about firearms circulate in Tokyo.

Many people have seen firearms with their own eyes.

But normally the muskets were carried on the soldiers' shoulders.

People only see its shape.

I have never experienced its power.

Legend has it that the Liangshan Emperor, during his travels overseas, was bestowed with three volumes of heavenly books by immortals.

Firearms are mentioned in military treatises.

This is a weapon of the immortals!

Zhao Yuan rode his horse at full speed for a while,

Suddenly reined in the horse and slowed down.

Stop when you get close to the target.

The big black horse stamped its hooves in place.

The horse's back undulated.

Zhao Yuan simply jumped off his horse.

Stand and aim at the target covered in discarded lamellar armor.

No one laughed at him.

Because the focus is no longer on mounted archery.

Instead, they were showing off the Ming Dynasty's firearms.

Push aside the hammer and pull the trigger.

"boom!"

Smoke billowed and bullets flew.

Hit the target, but slightly off-target.

If you remove the lamellar armor for a closer look...

I estimate I'll only get a score of one or two rings.

Zhao Yuan tore the cardboard bullet apart with his teeth.

After filling and compacting,

Continue riding.

He then dismounted and fired.

Still missed the target.

His Majesty of Liangshan has clearly practiced.

Moreover, this flintlock musket was specially made.

Made by skilled craftsmen

The firing rate can reach 85%.

Misfires are extremely rare.

The third shot finally missed the target.

Zhao Yuan stopped firing.

Instead, he rode back on horseback and mocked himself:

"I haven't been practicing lately,"

"The craftsmanship is a bit mediocre,"

"I'm afraid you've made me look foolish."

How dare Wanyan Zongfu laugh?

He quickly ran to the target.

Seeing the pierced lamellar vest sent chills down my spine.

Why bother with mounted archery?

We've already entered the age of firearms!

Envoys from Western Xia and Goryeo,

They were also invited to observe the target.

The Western Xia envoys were even more respectful.

After all, they had suffered great losses before.

He stared at the musket in the emperor's hand with envy.

The Goryeo envoy was meeting them for the first time.

They had a deeper understanding of the Ming Dynasty's military strength.

He was eager to return to China to inform other officials.

Zhao Yuan boasted smugly:

"The old muskets needed to be ignited with a match,"

"But today's muskets can be fired with flint."

"Within five years, I will manufacture 30,000 flintlock muskets,"

"Have them line up like pikemen."

Chapter 3182 Three Rows Fire Simultaneously

"When the enemy attacks, they are divided into three ranks and fire in rotation."

"Wait until the third row of guns is fired,"

"The first rank of soldiers has loaded their ammunition,"

"A continuous, repetitive barrage of gunfire!"

With this remark,

The Western Xia envoy was so frightened that his face turned ashen.

Wanyan Zongfu, however, had actually been on the battlefield.

He could imagine the musketeers lined up and firing continuously.

What army in the world could withstand this?

Zhao Yuan, wielding a musket, galloped wildly across the field.

Shout as you approach the audience:

"May the Ming Dynasty be victorious! May the Ming Dynasty be victorious!"

"May the Great Ming Dynasty be victorious!"

"May the Great Ming Dynasty be victorious!"

Regardless of whether they were civil or military officials.