Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

The sample of the enhanced version of Zhuge Crossbow was stuck in the spring process because of the lack of coke. Although no iron ore was found in Longmen Mountain, the weapons on the mountain were all re-smelted with wrought iron, but the temperature was not high enough to smelt fine iron. Wei Xiaobao could only have people use charcoal to increase the temperature for smelting iron, and then hammer it repeatedly to reduce the carbon and oxygen content in the iron.

In order to save manpower, Wei Xiaobao built a water hammer workshop next to the waterfall, using the impact force generated by the drop of water to hammer fine iron.

In three days, Wei Xiaobao led the people in Hongqitang to conduct many experiments and finally adjusted the ratio of white phosphorus bombs and grenades.

The white phosphorus grenade is packed in a small pottery jar filled with a large amount of iron filings, weighing about two kilograms. Two firecrackers are placed in the center of each grenade to ensure ignition. The radius of the explosion is about 15 square meters, and the radius of the combustion is 10 square meters.

This lethality is more than twice that of the homemade grenades used in World War II. No wonder later generations demanded a ban on the use of white phosphorus bombs.

An average soldier can throw a white phosphorus grenade sixty to seventy meters away, which is longer than the range of a bow and arrow.

Five hundred white phosphorus grenades were produced.

Looking at the white phosphorus grenades in the warehouse, Wei Xiaobao finally felt that God's system was a jerk and his hope of killing them all would be dashed.

After returning from Shuri Castle, Wei Xiaobao was always thinking about the 3,000 wounded soldiers in the Japanese military camp outside the city. If the wounded were allowed to recover, it would be more difficult to attack the city.

I have a white phosphorus grenade in my hand, this new century's most lethal weapon, can't it kill you group of wounded soldiers?

Afterwards, Wei Xiaobao asked someone to notify the four hall masters and the battalion commanders in the army to go to the conference room for a meeting.

In the meeting room

The first military combat meeting of the Tiandihui and Hongmen was held with Wei Xiaobao's confident smile.

The meeting was chaired by Wei Xiao.

First, Yang Lin, the head of Hongqi Hall, introduced the three newly appointed battalion commanders, namely, the first battalion commander Xiao You, the second battalion commander Zhang Dahu, and the third battalion commander Li Yongjun. Zhang Dahu and Li Yongjun were originally the leaders of the Longya Village. At present, there is no suitable candidate for the commander of the corps, so Yang, the head of the hall, will take on the position concurrently.

Then Master Yang introduced the army's weapons and equipment and training. The army's equipment was rather mixed. Heavy weapons included 1 red cannon, 3 tiger-mounted cannons, more than 300 light weapons muskets, cold weapons included about 1000 swords, spears, swords and halberds, more than 50 bows and arrows, 125 war horses, and mules and horses.

After hearing this, Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "It seems that this family is poor. If they don't think of a way to deal with this kind of equipment, how can it be effective in battle?"

In terms of training, Yang Lin came from a military family and was well versed in military training. In addition, Wei Xiaobao instilled the military training methods of later generations into Yang Lin, so the training of the troops was well organized. Every morning the soldiers had to run five kilometers of cross-country physical training, in the morning they had formation training, and in the afternoon they had separate training for each branch of the military, including training in the use of muskets, artillery, and various cold weapon skills. In short, Wei Xiaobao also felt that with such equipment, the military training was still good.

Next, Hong Hu Tang Mao Shiba introduced the preparation of food and fodder for the army. As Longya Village had a rich foundation and sufficient food and fodder, the food and fodder for a regiment could be supplied for at least one year.

Master Qiu of Hongqitang introduced that more than 200 white phosphorus grenades can be produced every day, and 500 sticks are currently in stock. The key component spring of Zhuge Crossbow has been produced and can basically meet the requirement of 150-step range. The trial sample can be produced in one or two days. The time for large-scale production has to wait for the inspection results of the trial product.

Master Qiu also said that the fine iron that was repeatedly hammered by a water wheel (water hammer) reached the level of fine steel. The swords made of fine steel are very hard, stronger than the swords that had been tempered hundreds of times in the past. With one cut, the iron swords in the past could be cut instantly.

After hearing this, Wei Xiaobao thought, this is of course. When a water hammer hits the iron, the weight is at least several thousand pounds, if not tens of thousands of pounds. Repeated hammering will reduce the carbon and oxygen in the iron, and the iron will become steel. If a steel knife cannot cut through iron, can it still be called a steel knife?

The quality of ancient ironware was poor due to insufficient temperature and hammering force during forging, and the carbon and oxygen content was very high.

Afterwards, Master Qiu said that the main task of the water hammer at present is to refine spring sheets, so as to equip the army with Zhuge Crossbows as soon as possible. The next step is to transform all the swords, spears, swords and halberds of the entire army into fine steel products.

Wu Sanniang from Hong Shuntang said that during this period of time, in addition to adjusting the fertilizer formula, they also helped Hong Qitang with production miscellanea.

After several hall masters spoke, Wei Xiaobao gave a military report entitled "Drive the Japs Out."

The report first described how the Japanese had committed so many evil things that they had become the wrath of heaven and man and were no longer worthy of being human beings, laying the moral theoretical foundation for the subsequent elimination of the Japanese.

Secondly, it talked about the comparison of military strength between our army and the Japanese army. Although our army was at a disadvantage in terms of equipment and numbers, our army followed the will of heaven, had the support of the people, and had a legitimate reason to go to war. Secondly, in terms of cutting-edge military force, our army possessed a strategic weapon of mass destruction - the white phosphorus grenade.

Finally, Wei Xiaobao concluded: "In order to win, in order to train a strong army, the whole army will eat braised pork tonight, go to bed early tonight, and set out at 5:00 pm tomorrow morning. The target is the Japanese Ryukyu Expeditionary Force camp 50 miles north of Shuri Castle. The mission is to wipe out all the Japanese wounded soldiers. The combat method is surprise attack!"

Wei Xiaobao also emphasized that in the afternoon, one hundred soldiers with super arm strength and who had been trained and assessed in the stone throwing project and who could throw stones far and accurately should be selected from the entire army to form a grenade team, and the rest of the personnel from each battalion should be ready to march.

The meeting is over!

At this point, the first military meeting of the Tiandihui came to a successful conclusion.

At this time, Wei Xiaobao stood in the first seat and watched everyone leave the council hall with his eyes slightly closed. The damn thief system displayed red words:

"Countdown 25 days 9 hours 22 minutes 46 seconds"

When Wei Xiaobao saw the countdown, he wanted to curse someone, but he couldn't find anyone, because this thief God's system is not human!

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After the meeting, those who needed to slaughter pigs did so, those who needed to sharpen knives did so, and those who needed to check guns and ammunition did so...

Everyone was preparing for tomorrow's battle, but there were still two people who refused to leave Wei Xiaobao.

Qi Shiba said: "Master, you can't leave me behind. I want to go with you tomorrow. I am strong and can throw grenades farther than anyone else. I can throw your two-jin grenade 150 steps away!"

Wu Sanniang said, "Uncle Wei! The damn Japanese soldiers burned, killed and looted in Shuri Castle. How many decent women were bullied and tortured? I am a woman and I want to avenge my sisters. So I must go with you."

When the topic of fighting the Japanese invaders was brought up, everyone became excited. Mao Shiba and Wu Sanniang, who were originally arranged to stay behind, refused to do so and asked, "Why don't we take part in the first battle?"

No matter how much the two of them argued, Wei Xiaobao did not agree to let them go to the front line. They had to stay in Longya Village.

That night, there was jubilation in the military camp. They slaughtered pigs and ate meat in preparation for the battle tomorrow. Excited slogans continued until the lights-out gong sounded.

Most of the soldiers in Longya Village had never fought in a war, not to mention the young men from the neighborhood who followed Wei Xiaobao. Most of the soldiers in the barracks did not fall asleep that night, some were excited and some were scared. After all, it was their first time on the battlefield, so it would be strange if they could fall asleep.

At night, Wei Xiaobao was also a novice on the battlefield, but he was very excited when he thought about letting the Japanese see the powerful white phosphorus bomb tomorrow.

I was so excited that I couldn't sleep, so I tiptoed to unbolt the door of Shuang'er's bedroom...

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(As for the plot in the middle of the night, please imagine it yourself. I have no passion. I have been typing for a whole day and feel dizzy. I just lie down and fall asleep.)