Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 211: The beacon fire is about to be lit, Tang soldiers practice the art of bombing

At the Tang army camp, Cheng Yaojin looked at a group of soldiers with troubled expressions and asked with a frown, "Do you know how to use these bomb grenades?"

The soldiers looked at each other, lowered their heads, and timidly replied, "No, we dare not."

Cheng Yaojin's eyes widened, and he turned around anxiously. Then he scratched his head and said, "What should I do? I finally got these powerful weapons, but if I don't know how to use them, it will be a waste!"

He turned his eyes to Li Jing, hoping that this resourceful general could give him some advice.

Li Jing pondered for a moment and slowly said, "General Cheng, don't worry. I see these soldiers are just afraid of the power of these firearms. They have never used them before, so they are afraid."

"You can select some brave, careful, and agile people. I will first explain its construction principles and usage in detail, and then practice with them. I will surely help them master it."

Cheng Yaojin thought it made sense and waved his hand, saying, "Let's do as General Li says! The men of the Tang Dynasty are all cowards. As long as they are taught how to use these bombs and grenades, they will be able to make the most of them on the battlefield and wipe out the Koreans without a single piece of armor remaining!"

The soldiers began to listen to Li Jing's detailed explanation of the structure and use of bombs and grenades. At first, they were confused and kept muttering, "This, this, right, right."

But as I listened, I couldn't help scratching my head and asked, "Oh, so that's how it is, but why is it like this?"

Li Jing was extremely patient. While demonstrating with the real thing, he patiently answered the soldiers' questions one by one: "This fuse is the key. After lighting the fuse, it must be thrown out quickly so that it can explode in the right place and unleash its power. So this design makes sense..."

The soldiers listened intently, their heads nodding as if suddenly enlightened. "I see," they said. "General Li explained it so clearly. Now we have a clearer idea."

Cheng Yaojin watched from the side and grinned, "Haha, I knew General Li would be able to teach these guys a lesson."

"Study hard, everyone! Once you've learned, we'll teach those Koreans a lesson and let them know that the strength of the Tang Dynasty isn't just in its strong city walls, but also in its powerful firearms!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers' morale soared, and they shouted in unison: "We will live up to the general's expectations and make sure the Koreans never return!"

A group of soldiers surrounded the newly made bombs and grenades, their eyes full of curiosity. They approached cautiously and looked around.

"Be careful!" an old soldier couldn't help but remind him, "This thing is made of explosives. It's very powerful. If we're not careful, we'll get hurt."

The young soldiers nearby quickly responded, "Yes, yes, we know what to do."

Although he said this, his curious eyes were still glued to these novel firearms, unable to move away for a moment.

"This is so magical!" A soldier with gray skin couldn't help but exclaimed. He stretched out his hand and wanted to touch the grenade, but seemed to remember something and quickly retracted it.

"I've never seen such a powerful object before. It's just such a small thing, but it can make such a big noise when thrown out. It scared the hell out of those Korean guys."

The soldiers around nodded in agreement and started discussing it one after another.

"Yes, when we fought against the enemy before, we mostly relied on swords, spears, and halberds. There was no such powerful weapon that could injure people from a distance."

"Now that we have these bombs and grenades, Korea will have to think twice before attacking us again."

"That's right. Just now, those Koreans were digging into the city wall with all their might, but when we dropped a bomb on them, they immediately lost everything. Haha, they looked so miserable. It's funny to think about it now."

"Yes, yes, yes. I think Korea is invincible. With such a powerful weapon, they can't get close to our city wall at all. Even if they attack violently, it will be useless."

"That's right, but we still have to master the skills of using them thoroughly. We can't let them down at the critical moment and let down the craftsmen who worked so hard to make them."

At this time, a soldier who looked quite calm squatted down, carefully examined the structure of the bomb, and said, "We must remember the key points that General Li just mentioned."

"For something like this fuse, it's crucial. The timing of lighting it, the force and angle of the throw, all need to be perfectly balanced. Otherwise, it will either explode too early or miss the enemy, and all your efforts will be wasted."

Everyone agreed with what he said, and they all said, "That's right. We need to practice more. Once we are proficient in it, we can use it with ease on the battlefield."

"Once we have mastered this, the next time the Koreans come, we will take the initiative to attack them and give them a head-on blow, letting them know that the Tang Dynasty is more powerful than just a little bit."

"Haha, that's right. With these bombs and grenades, we can definitely defeat Goryeo so that they won't dare to invade the Tang Dynasty border again. I guarantee that they will be so scared that their legs will go weak at the mere mention of our name."

At this time, the military advisor and Li Jing approached side by side. Li Jing, his eyes steady, was the first to ask, "How's it going? Are the soldiers familiar with these bombs and grenades?"

Cheng Yaojin stepped forward, scratched his head, and said, "I see they're all fascinated by this thing, and I've heard General Li explain how to use it, but I wonder if they can actually use it on the battlefield."

The military advisor frowned slightly, approached the soldiers, and scanned their faces one by one. He asked, "Tell me, how do you feel?"

One of the more astute soldiers clasped his fists and replied, "Commander, these bomb grenades are truly amazing. General Li explained them very clearly. We have a better understanding of them, but we still need some practical training. It will probably take some time before we can truly master them."

Li Jing nodded and said, "That's fine. Time is running out, so let's start the drill now. This bomb grenade is powerful, but if it's not used properly, it will not only fail to injure the enemy, but may also endanger yourself."

As he spoke, he bent down and picked up a grenade, and once again explained to the soldiers in detail the key points such as the throwing posture and the judgment of the ignition time of the fuse.

The military advisor observed the interaction from the sidelines and pondered for a moment: "Although the Goryeo night attack has been temporarily repelled, they will certainly not give up. We must quickly train our soldiers to master these firearms, and at the same time, strengthen other aspects of the city's defenses to prevent them from changing their tactics and attacking again."

Cheng Yaojin brandished his axe and shouted, "Don't worry, Advisor. I, Cheng Yaojin, and my brothers will intensify our training and will not let the Koreans take advantage of any opportunity. If they dare to come again, they will be killed without a trace!"