Three Kingdoms: I choose Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao, why are you crying, Diao Chan?

Chapter 437: Big Attack Car! (Thanks to brother Xue Lian Zhi Meng for his inspiration and six monthly tickets!!)

When Lu Bu led an army of 40,000 to Pengcheng State, he found that Pengcheng was deserted.

Except for a few elderly men and women, all other supplies, including food, equipment and other supplies, were transported away.

But no matter what, Pengcheng Kingdom and Donghai Kingdom were successfully taken down.

Next, according to the plan, he needed to wait for Gao Shun to send his 20,000 troops here.

Then he led an army of 50,000 and headed straight to the last county in Xuzhou - Langya County.

As time went by, Liu Bei should have gradually stabilized Jizhou.

Therefore, after Langya County is taken, I'm afraid this expedition will have to come to a temporary halt.

While waiting for Gao Shun to arrive.

Lu Bu was thinking about the gunpowder jars now, which no longer had the same effect as when they were first made.

As the gunpowder bottles became known to the enemy, they continued to come up with various ways to fight back.

So it's time to continue upgrading their weapons.

Just when Lu Bu was thinking about how to make the musket, his subordinate Zhang Zhao suddenly came over with a boy who looked about sixteen or seventeen years old.

Zhang Zhao bowed to Lu Bu and said:
"I have seen you, my lord."

Lu Bu glanced at Zhang Zhao and the young man behind him, and asked with a smile:

"Who is this person behind Zhang Yicao?"

Zhang Zhao hurriedly introduced:
"Oh, this is my nephew, Zhang Fen."

"Zhang Fen?"

Lu Bu frowned slightly, obviously he had never heard of this person.

But he still replied politely:

"This boy has sharp eyes and a keen eye. He must be a smart person."

Zhang Zhao laughed happily and said:
"My Lord, you flatter me. I am just a brat who likes to tinker with weird stuff.

"But...it seems like I have found something for this kid."

As he spoke, Zhang Zhao took out a blueprint from his sleeve and handed it to Lu Bu.

Lu Bu opened the blueprint and saw three words written at the top:
Big attack vehicle!
Ok?
When Lu Bu heard this siege weapon for the first time, his eyes lit up.

Although he is quite familiar with the history of the Three Kingdoms, not every unknown person knows it.

Not only was this the first time he had heard of Zhang Fen's name, he was also hearing the name of the drawing presented by Zhang Zhao for the first time.

The drawing only showed a new type of chariot that combined a carriage, wheels and front gear.

In addition, it seems that a variety of parts can be added to the carriage of this large attack vehicle.

You can place shields, battering rams, set up crossbow platforms, and various other things.

Very flexible!
As he studied the drawing more and more deeply, his expression became more and more amazed.

Because he thought of more possibilities, he could set up more perverted things like artillery positions in the carriages!

Of course, the prerequisite is that he can make the cannon first.

But even if it cannot be made now, it provides more possibilities for the future!
Lu Bu immediately looked at Zhang Zhao excitedly and asked:

"Could this blueprint be the work of your nephew?"

Otherwise, Zhang Zhao would not have brought his nephew here specifically.

Seeing how happy Lü Bu was, Zhang Zhao knew that he had made the right decision and said with a smile:
"That's right. I wonder if my lord finds this blueprint useful?"

Lu Bu nodded and smiled:
“It’s really very useful!”

As he spoke, he looked at Zhang Fen, who also had an excited expression on his face, and sized him up and down before asking:

"Your name is Zhang Fen?"

Zhang Fen hurriedly bowed respectfully:

"Zhang Fen greets Lord Chu!"

Lu Bu hummed, pointing to the blueprint in his hand and said:

"Did you draw this blueprint by yourself?" Zhang Fen replied honestly:

"That's right. I've been interested in the Mohist theory of mechanical devices since I was a child, and I often use wooden blocks to build devices to simulate sieges.

“Sometimes I come across something by chance and I paint what I have in mind.

"Later, I felt that there seemed to be no room for improvement in this chariot, so I gave it to my uncle who often questioned me.

"Fortunately, God helps those who work hard. This time, my uncle finally didn't scold me. Instead, he dragged me down to find you."

After hearing this, Lu Bu looked at Zhang Zhao, who was embarrassed, and was not surprised.

Many people with ideas, ambitions and talents always show some interests and hobbies that are different from ordinary people.

These hobbies are always questioned by relatives.

But as long as you can keep going, sooner or later you will gain something that ordinary people can't get!

And Zhang Fen is undoubtedly such a successful example.

Lu Bu said approvingly:
“The blueprint you handed over to your uncle is worthy of your years of study.

“Although there are still some flaws in it, it has given me a lot of inspiration.”

At this point, Lu Bu glanced at Zhang Zhao, then asked Zhang Fen:

"What is your current position?"

Zhang Fen shook his head and smiled bitterly:

"Still a white person."

Lu Bu pondered for a moment, and suddenly said:
"How about this, you go and study with the military advisor General Liu Ye for a while.

“I believe that with your understanding of the Mohist mechanical arts, you should be able to get along well with him.

"When the time is right, I will give you a suitable position."

Hearing this, Zhang Fen's eyes flashed with disappointment, but he still replied respectfully:
"Thank you, Lord Chu..."

On the contrary, Zhang Zhao seemed quite happy. He patted Zhang Fen on the shoulder and said:
“Military Advisor Liu is the first top strategist to serve Lord Chu.

"Being able to study with him is much more meaningful to you than any official position.

"Remember, take a long-term view!"

After hearing his uncle's words, Zhang Fen suddenly became enlightened and quickly bowed in agreement.

Lu Bu kept Zhang Fen's drawings to continue his research, while Zhang Zhao took Zhang Fen and left.

Lu Bu looked at the large attack vehicle created by Zhang Fen and found that its upper limit was a bit low after all due to the limitations of the times.

The flexible and changeable combination is its biggest advantage, but in the end, it requires Lu Bu to create epoch-making weapons to match it.

Lu Bu turned his thoughts back to the musket.

Ever since the double-headed gunpowder gun performed well on the battlefield last time, he has been thinking about ways to improve it.

Although the double-headed gunpowder gun is quite effective, it is ultimately limited by distance.

Once the enemy is aware of it in advance, the power of this double-headed gunpowder gun will be greatly reduced.

If you tie a piece of tube to the body of the spear and fill it with black gunpowder.

When using it, light it so that one side will spray out flames, which can also have a very good effect in killing the enemy.

It can even significantly increase the attack range!

Thinking of this, Lu Bu suddenly stood up and went to the blacksmith shop to start research.

after one day.

Gao Shun arrived with an army of 20,000.

After learning that Mr. Chu had spent a day in the blacksmith shop, he immediately went to the blacksmith shop to find him.

As soon as he arrived at the backyard of the blacksmith shop, he heard the familiar "hissing" sound of burning gunpowder.

But soon, a strange "hurry" sound suddenly rang out!

(End of this chapter)