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Chapter 726 The Shocking Mechanical Creations of the Mo Family

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"General, this is the diagram of 'Flying Divine Thunder'."

Liu Huiniang took out a roll of blueprints from her sleeve and slowly unrolled them. The blueprints detailed the structure and usage of the Flying Divine Thunder.

Wu Qi took the blueprint and saw that it was densely covered with markings for every detail, which made him secretly amazed.

"This mine is framed with sturdy wood and equipped with thick ropes and footboards. It requires twenty-five strong soldiers to operate: five to replace the mines and twenty to operate the levers. The mines are cast from pig iron, shaped like watermelons, and contain poisonous smoke, divine fire, and thirty-six smaller mines. Each smaller mine contains gunpowder and lead bullets. Once triggered, the thunderous explosion will reduce men and horses to dust!"

Liu Huiniang recounted the story in detail, her tone revealing her pride in the work.

"What then are the 'steel-wheeled fire cabinet' and the 'underwater rapid-fire cannon'?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Qi was deeply shocked. If such a weapon could truly be used on the battlefield, how could the Yellow Turbans not be defeated? He hurriedly pressed for more information.

"The 'Steel Wheel Fire Box' is a type of landmine. It consists of a steel box containing gunpowder and agate stones. When triggered by a mechanism, sparks fly and the gunpowder ignites, resulting in tremendous power."

"As for the 'underwater rapid-fire cannon,' it was designed specifically for naval warfare. The cannon had multiple compartments, each containing a lead bullet of gunpowder. After the fuse was lit, the muzzle was sealed with asphalt so that it would not get wet in water. Once the mechanism was activated, the cannon would fire continuously, like pearls floating on the bottom of the water, hence the name 'rapid-fire cannon.'"

Liu Huiniang smiled slightly and continued to explain.

"General Wu, each of the three mechanical contraptions is now complete. Would you be willing to accompany Hui Niang to the training ground to witness their power firsthand?"

Then Liu Huiniang's words were tinged with barely suppressed excitement, her eyes sparkling as if she could already foresee the shocking scene that was about to unfold.

Upon hearing this, Wu Qi's eyes flashed with surprise. He stood up and strode out of the tent, as if all his worries and pressures had been temporarily forgotten.

He now had a premonition that these three mechanical artifacts might be the key to breaking out of his current predicament, and the opportunity for him to prove himself and make a name for himself.

The group arrived at the drill ground, which was empty and quiet, with only a gentle breeze blowing, causing the flags to flutter.

Liu Huiniang stood in the center of the training ground, behind her, three mechanical artifacts lay quietly, awaiting their first appearance.

"First, let the general witness the power of the 'Flying Divine Thunder'."

As Liu Huiniang spoke, she walked to the Flying Divine Thunder and began to skillfully operate it.

She directed the soldiers to set up the flying thunderbolt on a specially made wooden frame, and then adjusted the angle to ensure that it could accurately hit the intended target.

With a command given, the soldiers began to press the pedals hard, and the mechanism inside the Flying Thunder slowly started, emitting a low hum.

Suddenly, a deafening roar ripped through the sky, and the Flying Divine Thunder, like a roaring fire dragon, shot into the heavens before exploding in mid-air, releasing dazzling flames and a deafening boom.

For a moment, the training ground seemed to be illuminated by firelight, with smoke and dust rising everywhere, as if one were truly in the midst of a battlefield.

Wu Qi stood aside, staring in disbelief at the scene. He had heard among the military strategists about the earth-shattering power of the powerful mechanical creations of the Mohist school.

But witnessing such a breathtaking scene still left me feeling a little uneasy.

Because the power of this volley was somewhat dispersed, even a god-general-level being completely enveloped in protective energy might not be able to harm them.

However, its destructive power against those captain-level Qi-wielding martial artists or ordinary soldiers is absolutely overwhelming.

He could already imagine the power and shock that such a weapon would have if it were used on the battlefield.

"Next up is the 'steel wheel fire cabinet'."

Liu Huiniang's voice rang out again. She walked to the steel-wheeled fire cabinet and began to introduce it.

She told Wu Qi that these landmines needed to be planted on the enemy's likely route. Once the enemy triggered the mechanism, it would explode and cause huge damage.

To demonstrate the power of the steel-wheeled fire cabinet, Liu Huiniang specially had a simulated triggering device made.

She pressed the button on the device, and sparks suddenly flew everywhere inside the steel wheel fire cabinet, followed by a loud bang, and flames and smoke instantly filled the air.

As Wu Qi felt the tremors beneath his feet, he gained a deeper understanding of the weapon's power.

Finally, it was time for the "underwater rapid-fire" attack.

Liu Huiniang had a simple pool built on the training ground, and then placed the underwater cannons into the water.

She explained that this cannon was specifically designed for naval warfare and could fire shells underwater to inflict continuous damage on enemy ships.

With Liu Huiniang's instructions, the underwater rapid-fire cannon began to fire.

Cannonballs were continuously fired from the muzzle, each one splashing water before accurately hitting its intended target.

Wu Qi looked at the three mechanical artifacts, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes. Such weapons would undoubtedly play a huge role in naval warfare.

After the demonstration, Wu Qi stood there, unable to come back to his senses for a long time, his eyes filled with admiration and respect as he looked at Liu Huiniang.

He knew he had truly struck gold this time; Liu Huiniang and her mechanical creations would definitely be his greatest asset in this war.

"Miss Liu, you are truly a genius! Each of these three mechanical creations is a masterpiece."

"I dare say that as long as they can be effective on the battlefield, we will definitely be able to decisively defeat the enemy!"

Wu Qi looked at Liu Huiniang and couldn't help but admire her.

Liu Huiniang smiled modestly. Although her mechanical creations were indeed exquisite, their power was not actually that exaggerated. They were of little use to those true divine generals and war gods.

Moreover, the real battlefield is far more complex than this training ground. Soon after her mechanical creations appeared on the battlefield, military strategists like Wu Qi and Sun Bin were able to quickly come up with countermeasures.

At the very least, the impact of these mechanical creations could be minimized before this type of gunpowder technology evolved to the modern era of Su Ye's previous life.

The power and practicality of firearms are far inferior to ordinary bows and arrows, and even to cold weapons.

In Su Ye's previous life, firearms officially began to suppress cold weapons during the Napoleonic era, that is, in the 17th century, with the emergence of field artillery.

Napoleon made firearms dominant in warfare through innovative tactics and weaponry, such as the use of field artillery and cavalry artillery.

Furthermore, through Napoleon's military reforms and tactical innovations, the French army was able to sweep across Europe, and the importance of firearms was fully demonstrated during this period.

When the Ming Dynasty was still using matchlock guns, firearms could not exert an overwhelming advantage over cold weapons.

In that era, artillery dominated the battlefield. The Hongyi cannon (renamed Hongyi cannon by the Qing Dynasty) imported from Portugal was not successfully imitated. It weighed more than twice as much as the Portuguese version and could only be used for defense on city walls. It was too cumbersome to take out for field battles.

By the time of Napoleon, the combined use of flintlock muskets, line infantry, and light cavalry with artillery was enough to overwhelm cold weapons.

When the breech-loading gun and machine gun came out, the British in the colonial era usually had a few hundred men fighting against thousands or tens of thousands of African natives.