Great Wei Nengchen

According to the military law, it is a capital offense to send troops without authorization, but Wei and Shu armies are fighting to the death, and beheading a general before the battle is not good for the army. Coupled with Wei Yan's previous achievements, Zhuge Liang had no choice but to endure it and prepare to deal with it after the battle!

Next, all the generals went to patrol the defense line, lest Xiao Xuan lead his troops to break through, or Deng Ai rescued again, Zhuge Liang returned to the back tent...

There are several large boxes in the back tent, which are full of various parts, of different sizes and shapes, many of which are still dilapidated, with a strong burnt smell...they are the parts of the bed crossbow!

In yesterday's battle, the number one elite white-eared soldier of the Shu Han was lost under this kind of big killer, so Zhuge Liang gave an order to snatch a few bed crossbows at all costs, and prepare to copy them and equip the Shu army, so that he can be worthy of Bai The sacrifice of the ear soldiers!

Unexpectedly, the Cao army retreated too quickly, and even carried away the bed crossbow, and burned all those that could not be carried away. When the Shu army cleaned the battlefield, it took a lot of effort to find these damaged parts, baby The same was sent to the big account of the Chinese army.

"Sure enough, the design is exquisite, but it's a pity that it is too broken, and many important parts have been dismantled. I don't know if it can be restored. If our Han army is equipped with this kind of weapon, it will be much easier to siege cities and plunder land!"

Zhuge Liang picked up a few parts and carefully compared and studied them, hoping to use his own wisdom to replicate this killer weapon. If he couldn't do it himself, he could ask his wife to help. She is a master at manipulating machinery!

(Zhuge Liang's wife, Huang Yueying, is the daughter of Huang Chengyan, a well-known scholar in Jingxiang. She has yellow hair, dark skin, and an ugly appearance, but she is a talented woman born in the world. She knows astronomy and geography, and is especially good at inventing and creating!

The Lianzhu crossbow, Wugang chariot, and many exquisite instruments equipped by the Shu army were actually invented by Zhuge and his wife together, and the woman contributed more! )

"Huh?—how is that possible?"

While researching, Zhuge Liang discovered an incredible thing. He found two tow hooks by himself, which were exactly the same shape and size, and even the grinding marks on them were the same!

You know, all the weapons in this era are handmade, even if the same person cannot make exactly the same thing, the size must be slightly different!

Is it just a coincidence that a tow hook of the same size now appears, or...

Zhuge Liang quickly flipped through the box and found seven traction hooks in total. After careful comparison, he found that the seven hooks were exactly the same size. After comparing the other same parts, they were also the same size, and there were traces of mold casting. Machinery was used in the parts process!

"How is this possible... They found a way, they really found a way, it's just horrible!"

Looking at the parts in his hand, Zhuge Liang couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat. The impossible thing actually appeared in front of his eyes. How did they do it?

In addition to the lack of lethality, Lianzhu arrows actually have another major flaw, which is the complex structure and troublesome production. It takes a skilled old craftsman two or three months to make a qualified Lianzhu arrow!

And training a skilled craftsman is a hundred times more difficult than making Lianzhu arrows. Talents must be smart, diligent and studious, and loyal to the Shu Han. Otherwise, if a craftsman betrays, the secret of Lianzhu arrows will be revealed!

Therefore, it took more than three years for the Shuhan Group to produce only a few thousand Lianzhu arrows, which were far from enough for the army to fight. If the number increased tenfold, how could Cao Jun's iron cavalry be allowed to show off their might? It won't be like this anymore.

Zhuge Liang originally thought that the bed crossbow, like the Lianzhu crossbow, also has the problems of complex structure and troublesome production. It is also a powerful weapon that cannot be equipped with large-scale troops. A tow hook proved that I was dead wrong!

Two or three towing hooks are the same size, which can be said to be a coincidence, but all the ones found are the same, that is an inevitable thing!

In other words, Cao Jun has mastered a method that can produce parts of the same size, and it is half-manual and half-mechanical. The benefits of doing so are too many...

First of all, the parts are exactly the same size. When the bed crossbow is damaged, you only need to replace the bad parts, and you can continue to use it, or use a few broken ones to piece together a good one, and continue to shoot and kill enemies on the battlefield!

After the lianzhu crossbow is damaged, it will be troublesome to repair. If the parts are slightly larger or smaller, they cannot be installed, and they must be modified repeatedly.

Secondly, after the parts are standardized, they can be produced separately. One craftsman is responsible for one part, and finally they are assembled together to shape, which can improve production efficiency and avoid leaking secrets. It really kills two birds with one stone!

All of the above are things that Zhuge Liang dreamed of but could not do. Unexpectedly, Cao Jun did it, and he was going to say that Xiao Yi did it, because Zhuge Liang saw a word "Xiao" in a hidden place of a part. Name, ancient practice!

"Crouching dragon and phoenix chick, the two get one, and the world can be safe... don't meet greedy wolves!"

"I have superhuman wisdom, but he has the wisdom of heaven and man, martial arts, martial arts, employing people, inventions...he is better than me in every way, crouching dragons are not as many as greedy wolves!"

An extremely smart person met an even smarter opponent, this feeling was too cruel, even Zhuge Liang couldn't escape it, a deep sense of powerlessness arose in his heart! (Zhou Yu: Haha...)

This is not a question of a few parts, nor is it a question of a weapon, but it is related to the outcome of the war and the direction of the general trend of the world!

Zhuge Liang read a lot of books and gradually discovered a problem, that is, with the expansion and complexity of wars, the role of people is getting smaller and smaller, while the role of weapons is getting bigger and bigger!

For example, during the Xia and Shang dynasties, there were relatively few types of weapons, namely chariots, spears, short swords, and bamboo and wood bows. Because the weapons were simple and the combat methods were also simple, the two sides agreed on a time and place to charge each other. , A few rounds will tell the winner.

The key to the victory of the war lies in the wisdom of the commander and the morale of the soldiers. For example, in the battle of Muye, Jiang Shang read the "Oath of Mu" before the battle, which boosted the morale of the Zhou army.

In the Qin and Han Dynasties, the situation was a little different. Compound bows, rhubarb crossbows, ring-head knives, and black iron armor appeared one after another, and the methods of warfare became more complicated. The side with superior weapons can often crush the side with inferior weapons. !

For example, the Huns used wolves as their teachers, and their fighting will and tactical level were not bad, but they were repeatedly defeated by the Han army. One important reason was that the gap in weapons was too large, and bronze weapons were completely inferior to iron weapons!

By analogy, killing weapons such as the Lianzhu crossbow and the bed crossbow have appeared, and there must be more powerful weapons appearing in the future, such as the thunderbolt bottle that can explode and burn like Cao Jun!

If the volume of the thunderbolt bottle is increased dozens of times, its power is also increased dozens of times, and then combined with the bed crossbow and thunderbolt chariot, how much destructive power should it exert? And in the Zhengming Academy controlled by Xiao Yi, is there still What about other big killers?

Compared with Wei and Shu, the territory is not as big as others, the military strength is not as large as others, the talents are not as good as others, and even the weapons and equipment have widened the gap. How will we fight in the future?

Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang couldn't help sweating all over, his hands and feet trembling all the time...

"My late king, I am afraid that I will not be able to complete the important task you entrusted to me!"

"The only thing I can do is to do my best and die!"

Chapter 1673 Battle on Dingjun Mountain! (eight)

"Password: be vigilant day and night, strictly guard against death!"

"Answer: Conquer the Central Plains, rejuvenate Liu and destroy Cao!"

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"Password: Sweep through Guanzhong, drink the horses and Weishui!"

"Answer: Rejuvenate the Han Dynasty and return to the old capital!"

In the middle of the night, on the Wugang Che defense line of the Shu army, teams patrolled back and forth, leaving almost no gaps. The passwords were asked and answered one after another, and they were changed several times a night, so as not to let Cao Jun's fine work be fooled.

Every ten feet or so on the defense line, a bunch of bonfires will be lit, illuminating the surroundings as bright as day, and a watchtower is built on the high ground, and Shu soldiers guard it day and night, monitoring every move of Cao Ying. The situation will sound the horn!

The rest of the soldiers lay resting in the field, resting their heads on shields and holding weapons in their arms, ready to jump up and fight at any time. Fortunately, the weather is hot in summer, so sleeping in the field will not freeze, but there are too many mosquitoes, and the Shu soldiers who bit them are red and swollen. Itching, many people scratched bleeding.

It's been three days of hard times like this, and it seems that we have to persist for a few more days. Fortunately, the battle situation is quite favorable. The morale of the generals of the Shu army is high. In addition, the generals set an example and also stick to the defense line day and night, so everyone can grit their teeth. hold onto!

Ordinary soldiers are so fortunate, the commander of the army is naturally even more fortunate, suffering, and even more painstaking!

"Alas!...Alas!"

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Prince Liang sometimes bowed his head in thought and sighed, and sometimes walked to the door of the big tent and looked towards the direction of Cao Jun's camp, his eyes were full of doubts and fear!

Now it is the hot summer season in August, and the 6 troops of Cao's army in the encirclement need a lot of drinking water every day, but the corridor has been cut off, and not a drop of water from outside can be sent in!

The terrain of Cao Jun’s camp is extremely high, and there is a thick sandy soil layer underneath. It is difficult to find water sources when digging several tens of feet. It should be almost consumed.

Logically speaking, Xiao Xuan should try his best to break out of the siege while the water in the camp is not exhausted and the soldiers are still fighting. In this way, there is still some hope of success. The Shu army caused certain casualties, and the Dingjunshan defense line may still be able to hold!

Otherwise, when the drinking water is exhausted and the people and horses are thirsty and unbearable, they will have no strength even if they want to break through, and they can only sit and wait for death!

But three full days passed, and there was no movement in Cao Jun's camp. This is too strange. Is Xiao Xuan timid and afraid to break out, or does he not need to break out?

Judging from the previous contact, this son has the demeanor of a father and is also a man of heroic determination. The first case can basically be denied. If it is the second case, it is too scary!