Release that Witch

As early as the beginning of the construction of the cement section, Roland set a plan for the subsequent trials of several projects, most of which were built around the northern **** mining area, which can be effectively concentrated and guarded - this kind of earthen brick wall covered bungalow The construction speed is extremely fast and does not affect the construction progress of the city wall.

The saltpeter stones purchased from Liuye Town were transported to the nearby warehouses for storage. When they were used, they were weighed by the helpers and sent to the bungalows in batches. The same is true for charcoal and sulphur. The handling and mixing of the three raw materials is done by different groups of people, thus minimizing the risk of leaks.

Roland weighed twenty pounds from the prepared black powder and slowly poured it on a cut sheepskin.

These gunpowders have been soaked, compacted, aired, chopped, sieved, etc. They have been uniformly granulated and have excellent combustion properties. In order to prevent accidental sparks from colliding, a metal vessel was not used throughout the production process, mostly ceramic or log products.

After the gunpowder was finished, Roland layered the sheepskin layer, wrapped it into three layers, and tied it with a rope.

"So that's it?" Carter asked. Can this thing be called a weapon in front of you? Although it is a modified product of snow powder, who can hold it by sound alone? Dealing with a farmer who has never been to the battlefield may have a role, and no trained warriors and mercenaries will look at it. However, the Chief Cavalier carefully considered it. The things that His Royal Highness has done recently seem to be unreasonable, but most of the effects are amazing. If the evil beast IQ is similar to the beast, maybe this stuff will be unexpectedly effective? For example, a violent scream made them frightened and sneaked away, thus reducing the pressure on the defending team.

Roland put the wrapped gunpowder into Carter's arms and took the bag for the fine powder of the gunpowder. "Almost, we went outside the city wall and the iron axe should be ready."

About two miles west of the city wall, an open space between the hidden forest and the desolate mountains is the test area that he has drawn this time.

The iron axe and several other hunters have been waiting here for a long time. Except for the iron axe, everyone is a local and the best one. I heard that the prince had a task assigned to them, and immediately could not wait to follow the iron axe.

Now everyone knows that the new lords of Bianbu Town are never worried about the hiring fees.

According to Roland, they set up long wooden poles around them, tied the ropes, and surrounded them into a warning circle of nearly half a mile. Knight patrols were arranged in the direction of the wall to prevent accidental proximity.

Roland checked around the warning circle and nodded. "Is the prey brought?"

"His Royal Highness, all here," the iron axe dragged a cage and walked forward. Carter noticed that there were a few pheasants and rabbits inside.

"Very good, put them on the distance of five steps, ten steps, fifteen steps, thirty steps from the center point, and tie one stake to each."

Carter shook his head and shook his head. He suggested, "Your Majesty, these animals you choose may not be tested. They are timid and fleeing with a little noise. Even if they can scare them, they may not be scared. Go to the evil beast."

"Frighten away the evil beast?" Roland gave a slight glimpse and then reacted. "I didn't intend to scare them away, even though the sound of this stuff exploded is amazing."

He took the chief knight to the center of the circle, put down the gunpowder bag, and made a small mouth with the dagger to let the gunpowder leak out. Then take out the leather bag containing the powder of gunpowder, sprinkle it from the break, and then change back to the back.

Today is a windless weather, very suitable for this original way of detonation.

After nearly a hundred meters of withdrawal, Roland only picked up the leather bag.

"Okay, just ignite here," he repeatedly estimated the distance, and after confirming it, he said to Carter, "Go and call the hunters."

At this moment, Roland was also a little excited. He had already done a small amount of flash test before, and he was not worried about the test results. What he cares is that this will be a great moment. From today, the hot weapon will be officially on the stage, and he will be a leader in history.

After everyone concentrated, Roland ignited the powder of gunpowder.

Carter squatted on the ground and looked at Mars, who was far away, and he was quite dissatisfied.

Such a long distance, not in the bronze bucket, the sound of the sound of the snow powder can not be passed here is still a problem, the prince of the prince actually let everyone fall to the ground. However, since the four princes took the lead in doing this, he is not good to say anything more.

The ground in winter is full of chills, and you can feel the chill of the spread through the chain. When Carter moved his body and prepared to put his chest side up, a loud noise suddenly sounded -

As the distance was too close, the explosion and the shock wave were almost reached at the same time. He felt his ears slammed and the world suddenly quieted down. The tremors of the earth were fleeting. He looked up and saw a black cloud slowly rising, and then the gravel and mud fell like rain.

Roland was much less affected than the chief knight, and even the firecrackers blocked his ears. He immediately prepared for protection after igniting the powder. The explosion point is not like the movie, it will make a huge fireball. The fire was fleeting, and a large amount of mud was picked up by the waves and rushed to the air about ten meters. When the dust settled, Roland's only feeling was that the sound was louder than the firecrackers.

As for the iron axe and several other hunters, they are already scared and stunned. Only one of them knew that the trip was to test a new weapon, but did not expect the weapon's momentum to be so amazing.

I am afraid that only the thunder of heavenly punishment can compare with it!

Roland stood up and took everyone back to the explosion. The ground was a pit half a meter deep. The rabbit closest to the heartbreak had disappeared, leaving only a short pile of wood.

He examined the other animals one by one, and the pheasants placed in the ten steps and fifteen steps were lying still on the ground, apparently dead, and although they could not see the obvious trauma, Roland knew that they died in the shock of the explosion.

The only survivor is the gray rabbit outside the thirty-step (about 15 meters). It has oozing blood on the thin ear wall. When someone sees it, it is no longer struggling, as if the bang has just taken it away. soul.

Carter swallowed, and his whistling ears gradually returned to normal. At this time, he realized what his prince said, "I didn't intend to scare them away." Is this really improved from snow powder? Alchemists, with this result, are afraid to be far above the astrologers.

The iron axe looked at Roland's eyes completely changed. "His Royal Highness, if the militia can have such a weapon, Bentham Town will no longer be afraid of the threat of the evil beast. I wonder if it can be manufactured in large quantities?"

Roland said, "Probably not. When the moon of the demon comes, it is estimated that only twenty or thirty will be made." The main key lies in saltpeter. The method of measuring nitrogen in this era is still very primitive, and it is poured into the human and animal waste. The lime mixture is used to collect the precipitated potassium nitrate crystals. There is almost no other use except for the alchemy workshops and the upper aristocrats. Therefore, there are not many such refineries. If they are used as explosives, they will soon be exhausted.

As a killer, this weapon must be used in conjunction with a musket or bow.