Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 193 The Divine Crossbow Presented to the Emperor

"Nephew, come quickly! What is this? It looks like a bow and arrow, but it is not a bow and arrow?"

Seeing Chu Chen take the dark object off his back, Zhou Shixun immediately became interested.

"Uncle Zhou, this is called the Crossbow. I've used it before when fighting against Ganpu and the Japanese. It's powerful, easy to operate, and much better than a bow and arrow."

After speaking, Chu Chen pulled back the crossbow, loaded it with arrows, and handed it to Zhou Shixun in front of him.

Zhou Shixun took the crossbow and, under Chu Chen's guidance, pulled the trigger at a pillar outside the main hall!

The arrow landed firmly on the red pillar, penetrating deep inside.

The soldier standing next to the pillar was startled and drew his sword, rushing into the hall: "Quickly, protect His Majesty!"

Feeling the terrifying power of the crossbow, Zhou Shixun waved his hand and sent the soldiers away.

He exclaimed excitedly to Chu Chen, "Chu boy, how much of this do you have?"

"Uncle Zhou, I think that with the current level of Great Xia, it shouldn't be too difficult to manufacture this thing."

After listening, Zhou Shixun picked up the crossbow and examined it.

This object has a simple structure and is not very complex.

He immediately burst into laughter: "Hahaha, Chu boy, you are truly my lucky star!"

After saying that, he handed the crossbow to Eunuch Wei: "Go and call Zheng Wenkai here for me."

Zhou Shixun was overjoyed at this moment, hoping that these crossbows could be produced in large quantities.

If we build another iron army, equipping each soldier with a steel sword and a crossbow, what would we have to fear from foreign invasion?

A short while later, Zheng Wenkai arrived inside the main hall.

"Come, come, Minister Zheng, come and take a look at this."

Zheng Wenkai respectfully accepted the crossbow from Zhou Shixun: "Your Majesty, is this a bow and arrow?"

Chu Chen recognized the visitor as the Minister of Works, an old acquaintance.

So he stepped forward and said, "Lord Zheng, this thing is called the Crossbow, which is several times better than a bow and arrow."

After speaking, he cocked the crossbow, loaded it with arrows, and taught Zheng Wenkai how to use it.

Zheng Wenkai bowed to Zhou Shixun and then walked out of the main hall.

He pulled the trigger, and the arrow shot straight out.

What happened next left everyone stunned.

The arrow flew at least fifty feet away before landing on the ground and embedding itself in the soil.

It's important to understand that in that era, an ordinary bow and arrow was considered quite good if it could shoot twenty or thirty feet.

Even with such a range, it would require a specially trained strongman to draw the bowstring.

This crossbow can embed its arrows deep into the soil from fifty feet away.

With this magical weapon, a volley of arrows can be fired before the enemy can even charge in.

Then which army would dare to invade?

"Young Master Chu, this...this is too amazing."

"Within these ten zhang, we can definitely break through their armor."

After saying that, Zheng Wenkai ordered someone to bring a suit of armor. He walked to a distance of about ten zhang, aimed, and shot. The arrow pierced through the armor instantly.

Chu Chen found it somewhat amusing. In this era, most people wore leather armor, so how could they withstand the power of this crossbow?

Even the iron armor worn by the general was based on the iron smelting technology of this world.

Thinner leather armor should be able to pass through.

As the Minister of Works, how could he not know the importance of this crossbow?

"Alright, Minister Zheng, there aren't many of these items in Chu either, so take them back to your Ministry of Works and organize specialists to make replicas so that they can be equipped for our soldiers as soon as possible."

"Your Majesty, I will certainly not fail your expectations."

After hearing this, Zheng Wenkai raised the crossbow above his head and knelt down to pay his respects to Zhou Shixun.

"Alright, go ahead, don't waste such a divine object from Chuwazi."

Chu Chen remained silent, lost in thought, just as Zheng Wenkai was about to leave the main hall.

"Lord Zheng, I have an idea, please wait a moment."

"Oh, what good ideas does Chuwazi have this time?"

So Chu Chen explained to Zhou Shixun and Zheng Wenkai whether it was possible to enlarge the crossbow and install it on the chariot.

Upon hearing this reminder, Zheng Wenkai immediately realized what was happening.

"Your Majesty, this plan is brilliant. If we enlarge this object several times, and also enlarge the arrows several times, then what about the range?"

After saying that, they all became excited.

Zheng Wenkai already had a preliminary idea in mind at this moment.

"Chuwazi, you came up with this plan, why don't you help me out here in the Ministry of Works?"

After listening, Zhou Shixun turned to Chu Chen and asked.

At this moment, Chu Chen really wanted to slap himself twice. How despicable! This is truly despicable.

If Sehun had asked me alone this week, I might have been able to refuse.

But this was in front of Zheng Wenkai and others. If I refused, what would become of the royal dignity?

"I am not familiar with the structure of this place either. In that case, I will go with Lord Zheng to the Ministry of Works to take a look."

Zheng Wenkai was even happier when he heard that Young Master Chu was going.

In his eyes, this Young Master Chu was not only extraordinary, but also of high status, being the sworn brother of the Eighth Prince.

With him involved, whether I succeed or fail, I won't be punished too much.

So he quickly bowed to Chu Chen and said, "Young Master Chu, then I'll have to trouble you."

"You're too kind, Lord Zheng. Let's go then!"

After saying goodbye to Zhou Shixun, Chu Chen led Zheng Wenkai toward the bomb disposal vehicle.

"Young Master Chu, is this the war chariot that moved freely in and out of the enemy camp?"

"Uh, forget about it. With the current strength of Great Xia, there's no chance of it being made."

After saying that, Chu Chen opened the car door for him and gestured for him to get in.

And the drunkard appeared in the passenger seat as promised.

"Go back to Qingyun? You idiot."

"Go back to Qingyun Woolwork, go to the Ministry of Works, and make crossbows."

Chen Qingxuan listened without saying anything, then took out a cigarette and lit it with a snap.

Zheng Wenkai, who was behind him, stared wide-eyed at the lighter in Chen Qingxuan's hand.

They wanted to ask but dared not speak. Among these officials, many knew Chen Qingxuan.

After all, Zhu Liuxiang used to bring Chen Qingxuan with him whenever he came to the palace.

Chu Chen turned to look at Zheng Wenkai, took one out of his pocket and handed it to him.

"This thing, even the Great Xia Dynasty can't make right now, so I'm giving it to you."

Zheng Wenkai happily took the lighter and, imitating Chen Qingxuan, pressed it down with a snap.

Seeing the flame shooting out of the lighter, they exclaimed in amazement.

He tucked the lighter into his pocket before pointing the way for Chu Chen.

The Ministry of Works and the Imperial Palace were not located in the same place, which puzzled Chu Chen greatly.

After crossing a main street in the capital, a huge palace came into view.

Pedestrians on the street all showed goodwill when they saw Chu Chen's black armored vehicle.

After all, they had just experienced a major battle outside the capital, and it was said that even the Eighth Prince had climbed onto the city wall.

In the end, a divine chariot descended from the heavens, routing the rebel army and saving the people of the capital.

The storyteller in the teahouse had already started telling the story.

Chu Chen honked his horn the whole way, communicating with the people who were trying to curry favor with him.

Only then did they slowly enter the palace.

Zheng Wenkai led Chu Chen and Chen Qingxuan into the inner room.

But he was gripping the crossbow tightly in his hand.