The Cold Door Hero

Summary

Two years ago, during the defense of Taiyuan, Li Yan Qing achieved a significant victory against the Jin army, destroying over 40,000 soldiers. Wang Ding later took command and maintained the defense until the Jin captured the city through a night raid. Li Yan Qing, cautious from past experiences, visited the Taiyuan Arsenal, where 300 craftsmen were working on weaponry, including the development of the fire lance. Hao Wu and his brother Hao Da were key figures in this project, facing challenges in creating a practical lance body. They experimented with various materials and methods, aiming for a successful design. Li Yan Qing inspected the arsenal, noting the production of trebuchets and crossbows, and discussed the construction of super-sized trebuchets to intimidate the Jin forces. Upon visiting the warehouse, Li Yan Qing discovered 325 Jin-made "Great Victories," which were inferior to the Song's version. Hao Wu explained the reasons for the Jin's lower explosive power and the issues with their design. Li Yan Qing proposed testing the Jin's "Great Victories" to evaluate their effectiveness.

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