The Cold Door Hero

Summary

The chapter describes the fire weapon research and testing site of the Jingzhao Army, located near Chang'an City. Li Yan Qing arrives with officials to observe the testing of the Thunder of Heaven and other fire weapons. He explains the development and testing of various weapons, including the explosive crossbow and a new fire gun, which impresses the attendees with its power and efficiency. The fire gun, developed over six years, uses copper pipes for better performance and has a significant armor-piercing capability. Li Yan Qing demonstrates its use, showcasing its potential against heavily armored cavalry known as iron hawks. Later, Takba Lu visits Li Yan Qing with another piece of cold-forged armor, originally from the Aoi Tang Qiang, which excites Li Yan Qing as it could lead to the replication of this superior armor for heavy infantry, enhancing the Great Song's military strength.

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