Chang'an after the snow is covered in silver.
In the secret realm of the military mansion, Ji Qiu took out two things, a concentric lotus leaf and a bronze sword coin.
When he sent Qi into the lotus leaves and wrote on the lotus leaves, the content was transmitted to the other side.
This is the same as before, except that new incantations are carved on the lotus leaves.
Ji Qiu activated it for the second time, and the incantation carved on the lotus leaf shimmered, and a voice came out through the lotus leaf:
"We have cracked part of the core array of the jade sword that is close to an immortal weapon. This sound transmission is the effect of the array being carved on the lotus leaf."
From the SMS era to WeChat?
"However, only a part of the jade sword array has been researched so far. It still needs to match the original texture of the lotus leaves in order to transmit sound."
Ji Qiudao: "Reproducing the array on copper coins is still at the stage of text communication."
In other words, the number of lotus leaves is limited, but the communication method formed by engraved on copper coins can be widely used.
"Is there any progress on other ordnance?"
"Yes, Han knives and horseshoes. We all relied on the secret pattern brought by the Marquis last time to forge the finished products. The effect... is unexpected." Ji Qiu looked a little surprised.
Before Huo Qubing went to war, he asked Ji Qiu and other Mohists to try it based on the secret patterns obtained from the First Emperor's handwriting.
The patterns for the ritual carving methods of the secret patterns are all ready-made, and the ink workers made very fast progress in trying to carve them.
Ji Qiu took out two horseshoes, one with secret patterns engraved on it, and one without secret patterns. He compared and introduced:
"If the horse's four hooves use this kind of horseshoe engraved with secret patterns, the four hooves are connected together like an array, which is triggered when running, which can assist the marching plan and make the horse run faster.
The war horse's own weight is supported, making it lighter and consuming less.
We have briefly tried that using this secret pattern horseshoe can increase the distance and speed of horses running long distances by at least 10 to 20%. "
One to two percent means an increase of ten to twenty percent on the original basis, which is a significant increase.
“The current increase ratio is still the result of our preliminary research on the effect of the secret pattern, and what we have made is just the first-ever horseshoe.
We are not yet able to make a more complex horse shoe with secret patterns. It takes time, but if it can be prepared successfully, the effect will be even better than at this stage. "
Ji Qiu's eyes shined:
“The secret patterns provided by the Marquis are astonishingly effective.
We all feel that the legendary magical weapon may contain blessings similar to secret patterns, so it can far exceed the power of ordinary magical weapons. "
“The best effect of horseshoes is not to increase speed, but to protect the horse.
The textures of the four horseshoes are diffused and intertwined. When the horse encounters pits or traps during the running process, a flat surface will be formed to bear the load, ensuring that the horse will not be caught in the pits and its legs will be broken. "
"The toughness and sharpness of the Han knife will be improved by the same proportion after carving the secret pattern, which is equivalent to that of a horseshoe."
Huo Qubing was also very moved. Where did the First Emperor get these secret patterns?
"How many Mohists have been summoned from all over the world during this period?"
"At first, there were less than a hundred Mohists who came with me, but now there are more than 360 of them. They were all tricked by me using the Mohist Order."
Ji Qiu's somewhat fat face showed a smug look:
“Although people come here through fraud, most of them don’t want to leave once they come.”
"Especially when the Marquis brought things like secret patterns for us to study, he didn't even chase them away."
For the ink practitioner, the secret pattern is equivalent to the fatal attraction that other practitioners see a treasure book that can lead to immortality. If they hear it in the morning, they will die by the evening.
Some Mohists were unwilling to serve the big man before, but after coming here, they found it really delicious.
The heritage of a country is far beyond that of one family or one faction.
This is the same as the process of cultivation. If you work alone as a casual cultivator, you have to find the materials for refining weapons and the treasures of heaven and earth for refining medicine.
Life is tight.
And with the support of the Han Dynasty, a country has all the resources and materials it can ask for.
Things that were difficult to see before are now being drawn into the military mansion in a steady stream.
Once these days of corruption and copper odor are over, it is easy to change from frugality to luxury.
Especially in Mohist practice, if you want to make progress, you rely heavily on materials and other materials. The things prepared can strengthen the army and build the country, creating a virtuous cycle.
Naturally, more and more Mohists came over.
Regarding the secret pattern, supervision must be further strengthened to prevent its leakage... Huo Qubing thought.
At this time, Ji Qiu found more than ten people, all of whom were Mohist masters or above.
"Who among you can create an object with explosive effects?" Huo Qubing asked.
Several Mohists looked at each other.
A tall and thin old man said: "We can use the ritual array to compress the power of heaven and earth and induce an explosion effect. I wonder if the talisman meets the requirements of the Marquis?"
Huo Qubing noticed that the old man had six fingers, and his fingers were extremely long, giving him the impression of being extremely flexible.
Her complexion is as thick and dark as an old farmer's, with many wrinkles on her face, but her fingers are as smooth and delicate as a woman's.
Huo Qubing remembered that the little finger on Ji Qiu's hand was one section longer than ordinary people, almost as long as the other three fingers.
The Mohist cultivator's fingers are different from ordinary people's. Is this a talent bonus?
"How powerful is the array you are talking about compressing the power of heaven and earth?"
"It's roughly equivalent to an all-out attack in the second realm of heaven and man."
"We have made thunderstorm arrows, which is to bury hundreds of small bronze arrows in a bronze barrel as thick as an arm, engraved with formation patterns, and by urging the arrows to be shot out, all areas within ten feet will be affected. cover."
The six-fingered old man said: "But the production process is complicated and difficult to mass produce."
The power should be enough... Huo Qubing thought to himself.
The original intention of his inquiry was to think of an artifact and see if it could be made.
In this era of world, Huo Qubing would not study firearms.
But after watching crossbows, trebuchets and other siege equipment, he decided to try to create a bomb-throwing equipment that was relatively simple in principle, light and easy to carry.
It can also be understood as a 'mortar', which is similar to the trebuchet and bed crossbow, but more powerful.
If the 'bomb' made by the Mohists can be ejected, even if it is not accurate, it will be very powerful if it is projected into a crowd or cavalry array from a long distance.
If this kind of 'mortar' can be built, it can avoid the shortcomings of the bed crossbow being difficult to carry and being too bulky.
Whether Zhao Anji's team carries it with them, fights behind enemy lines, or fights in front of the battlefield, the improvement in combat effectiveness is not even a slight improvement.
Even some solid iron balls can break the opponent's muscles and bones under the force of being thrown from a long distance.
Huo Qubing explained his general idea, but Yiqianmo did not immediately give an answer, only saying that he should think about it.
You must know that when Mozi invented the bed crossbow, it could not be reduced in size. It was huge and heavy and difficult to transport...
This should be done slowly.
In the afternoon, Huo Qubing left the military mansion and came to the Xiuyi Hall.
Ru Bohu sat by the window. The buildings and vegetation outside were all covered with snow, and the scenery was excellent.
He was reading a book on the top floor of the hall, and when he saw Huo Qubing, he happily joked: "Huo Hou annihilated tens of thousands of Dayue clan elites in three days. When the news came back, His Majesty repeatedly mentioned it four times in the court meeting, praising Huo Hou as an unparalleled general. .
I heard that Your Majesty also personally gave Huo Hou the opportunity to enter the court? "
Ru Bohu's long face had a hint of smile.
Your Majesty has given you the privilege of staying in the court, but if you really see the emperor looking down at you without worshiping him, you are short-sighted... After Huo Qubing sat down, he asked: "Is there any news about the unsettled ship left on the sea during the Qin Dynasty? "
"I have passed the order on to all ministries for attention, but nothing has been gained yet."
Ru Bohu took out a leather roll:
"This is the topographic map I asked Cao Qiao to take people to southern Xinjiang to draw after your summons. The roads on the southern Xinjiang border are dangerous, the rivers are crisscrossed, and the miasma is pressing.
What exactly do you want to do when you ask to draw such a map? "
Huo Qubing said: "It's a good thing if it's difficult to walk. It's a rare weapon that can do things that others can't."
"A surprise soldier?"
Ru Bohu thought for a while: "You have to withdraw from the battlefield with Shendu and return to Chang'an. Obviously you have something to do. If you go out in the near future, remember to take Song Ran with you."
Huo Qubing said in surprise: "These few times I go out, why do you always tell me to take Song Ran with me?"
Ru Bohu didn't answer but asked: "There is something special about my disciple, have you ever discovered it?"
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"I once made an assessment for someone I know, and she had a grade A rating, which was personal fortune."
Luck is the most important component of a person's luck, and it can also be understood as luck.
Huo Qubing recalled it and found nothing special about Song Ran's luck.
"I sealed it up because I was afraid that others would see it."
Ru Bohu God said mysteriously: "Bringing Song Ran along can increase your luck. Sometimes I can't figure out some things and can't find the clues hidden behind the scenes. For example, there is someone in Zonghengdao hiding in Chang'an. The concealment is very deep, so let Song Ran wandered on the street.
The place and location she subconsciously chose may contain clues about the target person. "
So powerful, a natural lucky physique plus nine?
Huo Qubing was shocked.
"With her, you can avoid many invisible dangers, haven't you noticed?"
I have the Lingyi Soldier Talisman. Some things will be attributed to the guidance of the Soldier Talisman. Is it also related to Song Ran?
Huo Qubing thought for a while: For example, during this expedition to intercept the Xiongnu team, although I could determine its marching route, the vast wilderness to the north of the Western Huns was so vast that we could directly attack the enemy. At that time, I thought it was simply Lingyao The military symbols are working...
Could it be that Song Ran, with her, will make the opponent particularly unlucky?
Ru Bohu said: "We only know this secret now, are you keeping it a secret?"
Huo Qubing suddenly became alarmed. Ru Bohu had more than 800 calculations. Why did he tell him this news: "Song Ran has such a physique. You asked her to follow me and told her all the secrets. What do you want to do?"
Ru Bohu denied: "Huo Hou is overthinking and has no other intentions. You take her and let her exercise. It's good for you, she's good, and I'm good too."
After saying that, he handed Huo Qubing another quick slip.
"This is some information you got back from your previous investigation of the people who embroidered my clothes into Shendu, the more western region of the Western Region."
Huo Qubing took it in his hand and looked through it.
The content on it involves the religion of body poisoning, social structure, the approximate number of military units, etc.
The original historical line, compared with the Shendu Country in this world, is obviously offset.
In the established history, Buddhism was assimilated and absorbed by Hinduism and became a part of it.
But in this world, great changes have taken place because of the emergence of the saint Siddhartha.
Buddhism is almost the only one in Shendu, and in turn it incorporates Hinduism into its system.
Before Huo Qubing killed Kongsamadhi, the Buddha's body with eighteen arms appeared, which was actually the demon-conquering deity of Hinduism.
However, in the body poison, Hinduism still has residual power... The two sects have fundamental conflicts that can be exploited.
Huo Qubing thought while reading the contents on the notice.
He left the Xiuyi Hall and returned to his residence. It was already evening and he caught up with Gongsun Hong and Dong Zhongshu who came to visit them.
"On the way back, Marquis Huo said he wanted to visit the coastal border. When will he set off?
We also plan to take a look at the preliminary preparations for sea-going shipbuilding. How about we go together? "Dong Zhongshu suggested.
When Huo Qubing came back this time, he only planned to stay in Chang'an for a few days. He wanted to go south in order to use troops to deal with the poison.
Many preparations made before were also for the same goal.
"We will leave in about three or four days to check out the coastal areas."
Dong Zhongshu and Gongsun Hong stayed for a while and then left the Hou Mansion.
Huo Qubing returned to the inner house, and when passing by the pavilion of Guanjing Lake, he met Bai Nanyu and Zhuo Qingke's aunt and sister-in-law.
When Zhuo Qingke saw Huo Qubing, he lowered his head slightly. He already knew that Huo Qubing wanted to take her as his concubine. He was shy and happy and said, "Master Hou."
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