The other party's catapults could effectively kill more than two hundred steps, while his own catapults could effectively kill more than four hundred steps. What kind of concept was that?
There was no need for the generals in the imperial court to explain. Even the empress, who only knew a little about military affairs, knew what it meant.
The corners of her mouth instantly revealed an excited smile.
Putting aside whether it was more convenient to operate than the first generation, and whether the difficulty of transportation was reduced.
This distance advantage was an absolute advantage.
This way, not only could it be used to attack cities, but it could also be used for defense.
In terms of offense, the danger of the operators was greatly reduced.
The enemy's long-range weapons were almost impossible to kill the operators at a distance of 400 steps, except for the crossbow bed.
Such an attack range was also very good for defense.
The enemy had to place the catapults two hundred steps away from the city wall to attack effectively.
At this distance, our horned bows can kill the enemy's operators.
At the same time, this new generation of catapults could also fight back in the city.
It was simply a technical crush!
"When can we build a real second-generation balanced-weight catapult?" Wu Zetian asked immediately.”
" Your Majesty," Li Jianfang cupped his hands and said," I have ordered ten top craftsmen to study the blueprints carefully. I believe that it will be completed within five days."”
Wu Zetian nodded and said anxiously,""As soon as possible. After it's built, we have to conduct a precise test and repeat the test.”
"We need to know the accuracy of this equipment as soon as possible, whether it is durable, and whether it is convenient to move.”
"You must be meticulous. Military equipment cannot be sloppy.”
"These equipment are the lives of the soldiers!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the Minister of Works cupped his hands again and said seriously,"This subject will obey!"
Immediately after, everyone nodded in satisfaction at the current empress.
The empress seemed to have grown up!
In the past, the empress had a very strong desire to dominate the world. She was so strong that everyone in the world was a chess piece.
Some of them even thought that it was normal for a general to become a skeleton.
The current empress was still the same.
However, some of her ideas were slowly approaching General Ye.
The last sentence,'These pieces of equipment are the lives of the soldiers,' was especially obvious.
There was hegemony in his heart, but also pity!
Only a domineering and loving empress could be a perfect empress.
Both were indispensable.
The current empress seemed to have a faint sense of love.
Then, Wu Zetian added,"If you have any difficulties, just"
He didn't have the heart to say,'I'll go ask the old general for advice.'
She immediately changed her words." Just discuss it with the Minister of War. The generals of the Ministry of War are all experienced generals. They will definitely be able to provide a lot of help."”
Everyone understood that the empress still felt heartache for Ye Qing.
However, there was a difference between theory and practice. It was an unchanging truth!
The design was not everything.
The designer would need to personally observe and make further adjustments.
Every invention was not that easy.
If he didn't disturb the old man's recuperation, there was no doubt that he would have to take a detour.
However, for the sake of the old general's health, it was fine to take a few more detours.
However, in the current international situation, they needed this kind of equipment that was absolutely ahead of the other countries.
This was especially true for Songzhou City, which bordered the Great Tang!
However, it was still alright. He did not care about one or two days!
Thus, all the civil and military officials chose to wait for one or two more days like the empress so that the treasure of the Great Tang could rest in peace.
However, there were three people who chose to go against the empress.
"Your Majesty!"
At this moment, Zongzheng Temple's Minister Wu Sansi walked out.
He was walking a little slowly!
There was no other way. The injuries of those twenty big boards had not completely healed.
Before he walked out, he smiled at Wu Chengsi and Lai Junchen.
They wanted Ye Qing to come out and do more things.
In any case, Ye Qing liked to use him as a tool. They were doing him a great favor.
The more tired Ye Qing was, the faster he would die.
As long as Ye Qing died, what use would Di Renjie, a scholar who opposed the two nephews of Wu Zetian, be?
"I think that this is very inappropriate.”
"The old general is not only a famous general, but also a talented military genius.”
"Taking his design and not letting him participate in the construction process at all is really hurting the designer's heart.”
"It's not an exaggeration to say that you're burning the bridge after crossing it.”
"I believe that the old general will definitely want to participate in the entire process of discussion, development, summary, and shaping.”
“......”
Wu Sansi's words could be said to be reasonable.
Moreover, based on their understanding of Ye Qing, that was indeed the case. He would be unhappy if he did not participate.
However, should a young man be willing to accept an old man treating him like a slave?
Wu Zetian frowned, her heart filled with hatred.
If it wasn't for the fact that she had killed all those Wu clansmen who also thought that her woman shouldn't be crowned emperor and wanted to replace her, she would have been able to kill them all.
If not for that, these two were the only ones left.
She would really kill him again!
"Wu Sansi, does your butt still hurt?" Wu Zetian asked loudly.”
"This…"
Wu Sansi was immediately shocked. It would have been fine if he hadn't mentioned it, but it hurt the moment he did!
He immediately bowed to the point where he did not dare to raise his head and said,"It hurts!"
"But I think you don't have enough pain, so you don't remember.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the empress narrowed her eyes and slapped the handle of the dragon head.
"Where is the Hall General?"
"I'm here!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Qiong's youngest son, Qin Shan Dao, walked out in large strides in golden armor and a Tang sword at his waist.
"Take him away and examine his wounds. Give him another ten strokes on the wound!”
"Yes!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Shan Dao grinned and waved his hand. The golden melon warriors on duty at the side came up.
They dragged Wu Sansi away like dragging a dead dog.
They laughed and were so excited that they almost drooled.
They could hear it clearly from the side. This bastard was trying to tire the old general to death!
He finally had the chance to take revenge. He was excited!
After Wu Sansi was dragged away, Wu Chengsi chose to shut his mouth.
As for the sensible Lai Junchen, he chose to shut up.
The empress was too ruthless. Even her relatives were picking on their wounds. It was better for an outsider like him not to stand out.
It seemed that they couldn't stand out before the old general died.
Just wait!
After all, they had absolute confidence in the matter of longevity.
Seeing Wu Sansi being dragged out, Wu Zetian's anger dissipated quite a bit.
Then, he looked at Cheng Chusi decisively.
"Minister of the Chamberlain of Dependencies, is there any progress in the intelligence?”
"Especially the Tibetans!"
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