After listening to Huang Hansheng's words, Wei Lianheng put forward his own opinion: "I pulled out the heavy arrow of the tartar just now, and the arrow has an armor-piercing cone, and it has been soaked in venom or dirt, and it is difficult to resist ordinary light armor, and it is difficult to save after being shot. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoHowever, the thicker the armor, the heavier it will be, which will affect the soldier's ability to shoot and shoot. Instead of thinking about how to block such heavy arrows, it is better to simply get a light armor that can defend against light arrows. ”

The Qiong navy also experimented with armor, having previously tried rattan armor in Qiongzhou Prefecture and used it during the attack on Changhua.

Lin Weiye muttered: "Speaking of light armor, our rattan armor is not bad, but rattan armor is not a big problem to use in the hot south, and it has the advantage of breathability, but it is very chicken in the cold north." And the biggest problem with rattan armor is that once damaged, it is difficult to repair, it is all hand-woven by craftsmen, and the broken rattan cannot be replaced. It is better to say that the battle in Guangdong is far away from the local area of Lingao, there are no raw materials, and the production process is more complicated, and it takes a long time, so that this rattan armor can not be repaired, and the armor piece cannot be replaced like chain mail, which is a big trouble. ”

Xia Nan asked: "Didn't you once say that you want to make helmets or something, it seems that we have discussed whether to use cast iron or steel, why is there no movement in the back?" Also, I remember you said that you would put a steel plate on the inner lining, similar to the cotton armor of a tartar, but I haven't seen the finished product yet. ”

"We have discussed the material of the helmet, cast iron is impossible to achieve, and the one-piece steel helmet cannot be achieved with our technical conditions." Lin Weiye said, "As for why it was temporarily shelved, it was because there was no such urgent need at that time!" You must know that before the appearance of the Tartars and the Rogues, whether it was officers and soldiers or pirates, none of our opponents could not be solved by one round of guns, if there were, then two rounds of guns, basically would not let the enemy get close, it was enough to wear rattan armor, what was the use of iron armor? As for armor such as cotton armor, I'll try it again when I return to Lingao, and see if it is packed in the inner lining or made into an external wear style such as arm guards, shoulder pads, and heart guards, and weighs it in terms of defense, lightness, and convenience of maintenance and replacement. ”

"General, I also have an idea, I don't know if I should talk about it or not." Zuo Wuwei asked respectfully.

Xia Nan had an impression of him, after all, he was a middle- and high-ranking officer who had surrendered from officers and soldiers, and he was a rare professional artillery talent, so he encouraged: "Convening a discussion with officers at and above the battalion level is to brainstorm ideas!" You are the artillery commander of the first line, and you have participated in the whole battle, you must have a voice, and you can speak up if you have any ideas. ”

Zuo Wuwei said: "At that time, the Tartars used the chariot as a cover, the archers approached, and the horses and horses under the vests fought on foot, and we fought for consumption, which can be described as the most critical moment. The regimental commander asked me to pull the mountain cannon up and fire it at the head of the Tartar, and I argued with him. Later results proved that flat-firing shotguns were very useful and extremely lethal to dense crowds, but this went back to the old problem: the artillery could not use the shotgun in the back and separated from his own people, and it was too dangerous for the artillery to be placed in front of the formation, and the range was too close to fire a few shots. If only I could shoot the shotgun farther. ”

Xia Nan shook his head: "I have to ask Mr. Lin this question, I have no choice." ”

Lin Weiye had a flash of inspiration in his mind and said: "This reminds me that shotguns can't hit far, you can use shrapnels!" ”

"Shrapnel?" Everyone was confused, this term had never been mentioned by Lin Weiye.

Although Xia Nan is also a traverser, it is the first time he has heard such a professional word, and he subconsciously said: "Literally, is it a combination of grenade and shotgun?" ”

Lin Weiye snapped his fingers and praised: "That's right, it's really like this." The grenade is injured by the fragments after the explosion, and for the unprotected infantry, the lethality is not as good as that of a shotgun, but the advantage is that it can hit farther than a shotgun; Shotguns are extremely lethal at about two or three hundred meters, but the disadvantage is that the range is too close. As long as the characteristics of the two are combined, some of the explosives in the grenade are taken out, and the small projectiles of the shotgun are replaced and filled in, and it becomes a shrapnel. ”

Xia Nan asked happily: "How does the range compare to a grenade?" What is the specific principle of killing targets? ”

"Imagine this: a grenade hits the ground and explodes just a few fragments, while a shrapnel explodes in the air, bursting out dozens or even hundreds of projectiles, densely packed like a rain, that's the principle. As for the range, how far the grenade can hit, how far the shrapnel can theoretically hit. ”

Zuo Wuwei couldn't help but say: "If there is such a shell, even if you put the artillery in the front, you are not afraid, it is difficult for the enemy to get close." ”

Xia Nanze's eyes lit up, "Then what kind of grenades are used, all of them will be replaced with shrapnels!" ”

Lin Weiye shook his head: "How can it be so simple. Just as a grenade cannot replace a solid projectile, a shrapnel cannot completely replace a grenade and a solid projectile, the key lies in the fuse and reliability. Even if the grenade explodes after landing, it has good lethality, but when the shrapnel is the most powerful, it explodes in mid-air, and it loses its meaning when it falls to the ground and explodes again, and this time is very difficult to control - if the fuse is too short, it will explode before it reaches the enemy's position, it will not work, and there is even a danger of exploding in the chamber; If the fuse is too long, it will hit the ground and then explode, greatly reducing its lethality. In addition, both grenades and shrapnel have a problem with the detonation rate, which is far less reliable than solid bullets. In the final analysis, shrapnel can only be used as a secondary bullet, which can be used in specific situations, and the simplest and most practical one is solid bullet. ”

Xia Nan was a little disappointed: "So that's the case, it's a pity." ”

Zuo Wuwei didn't show any disappointment, and thought thoughtfully: "Since that's the case, then this kind of shrapnel can also be thrown like a grenade?" Then the artillery can be arranged in a phalanx and fired like a grenade, which can not only ensure the safety of the artillery, but also contain the offensive of the enemy's cavalry - solid ammunition is not enough to attack the cavalry, and the shotgun is too close, and the long-range howitzer attack can make the Tartar cavalry unable to assemble and launch an assault......"

Huang Hansheng said: "It makes sense, if the cavalry cannot be in groups and fight separately, it is not a well-formed infantry opponent at all. If Master Lin had drummed up that grenade and this kind of shrapnel, then our Qiong Navy would have no defects. At a distance, you can use a 10-pound cannon to shoot solid bullets, and a 6-pound cannon to shoot a howitzer when you get closer. ”

When everyone heard this, they all laughed happily.