You are very familiar with it. Gently pinch the cartridge with your hand and light the fuse. The Sky Monkey flies into the sky with a "whoosh" sound, and then explodes in the air with a "pop" sound.

"Can it shoot two miles away?!" Li Laiheng was shocked, although he didn't know that this would be regarded as a substandard product by Huang Li.

You should know that the large-scale copycat rockets imitated by Asan can reach more than half a meter in length, with an inner diameter of eight centimeters, a bamboo balance guide rod that is six meters long, and a range of more than two kilometers.

At that time, the artillery was all front-loaded smoothbore, which was the commonly used Hongyi cannon of about a thousand pounds. The effective range was only about 500 meters, and the maximum range was less than three miles.

To achieve a longer range, the Hongyi cannon must weigh more than 10,000 kilograms. It is too bulky and is usually only equipped on large naval ships.

Therefore, rockets that can fly two miles can already compete with the artillery of the Qing army in terms of range, whether it is Wushan City or Yiling City.

"It's a pity that we only made a few samples. Even if we work day and night, we can't send them to the army to play a role in the attack on Yiling." Li Laiheng patted the report gently, feeling very regretful.

In fact, Li Laiheng is still too optimistic. The rocket has been built, but there is still a long way to go before it is practical.

First of all, this kind of simple rocket is very dangerous. Sometimes it can fly back after flying out. If you fail to blow up the enemy, you must blow up yourself first. If this problem is not solved, everyone who uses it will be frightened.

In addition, the accuracy of rockets is very poor. If it cannot be effectively improved, it can only be compensated by a large number of launches, which is extremely costly.

Suddenly, there were rapid footsteps outside, and the captain of the soldiers entered without warning, followed by two soldiers with dusty faces.

"My lord, report to your lord, Yiling is a great victory, a great victory!"

When the captain of the soldiers saw Li Laiheng looking at him with a frown, he realized that he had been reckless. He quickly knelt down on one knee and loudly announced the good news that was so exciting that it was hard to suppress.

Li Laiheng's eyes rolled around, and he stood up and stared at the two soldiers kneeling on one knee. He recognized them. They were his men, soldiers who went out with the army, although he couldn't name them.

"Your Majesty, Yiling has won a great victory. The city has been conquered and the enemy army has been completely wiped out." The messenger's voice trembled. He didn't know whether he was excited or out of breath from running all the way.

Li Laiheng took two hurried steps, came closer, and snatched the good news from the messenger's hands. He only glanced at the lacquer seal, then tore open the envelope, took out the letter and read it carefully.

The good news was sent out as soon as possible, and many situations were not detailed yet. Yuan Zongdi only reported the general situation and urged Li Laiheng to send the navy as soon as possible to transport back the captured grain and grass supplies.

Even so, it was enough for Li Laiheng. A feeling of incomparable joy and relaxation came up and filled his whole body. The overjoyed Duke Lin Guo couldn't help but laugh.

The captain of the guard and the messenger also showed cheerful smiles, but they still suppressed themselves and tried not to make any noise.

After a long while, Li Laiheng gradually stopped laughing, but the smile on his face still remained. He sat back in the chair, shook the good news in his hand, and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay, great."

Barely waking up from the great joy and excitement, Li Laiheng picked up the command arrow and ordered the captain of the soldiers: "Send someone to rush to Xiangxikou immediately, and order the navy to set sail immediately for Yiling."

"Wait a minute, let the navy send this to Mr. Huang, so that he will be happy and give you some pointers." Li Laiheng remembered something and handed the report information on the desk to the captain of the soldiers.

On standby at Xiangxikou were not only Li Laiheng's navy, but also those sent by Liu Tichun, Hao Yaoqi, and Yuan Zongdi. It can be said that the navy of these four companies has been merged, and there are hundreds of ships.<

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Wushan was defeated, but the navy suffered no losses, which was also a blessing among misfortunes. If Dang Shousu, Ta Tianbao, and Ma Tengyun were included in the battle, the Ming Navy could still carry tens of thousands of troops to carry out operations.

Of course, the most important thing now is to transport the captured grain and grass supplies back to Xingshan and make logistical preparations for future wars.

"My lord, I resign from my post." The two messengers asked for instructions.

"Don't be anxious. Sit down and tell me how this battle was fought." Li Laiheng waved his hand inhumanely and said, "After you finish speaking, go down and rest. I will give you a big reward."<

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The two messengers smiled at each other and sat respectfully in the chairs. Li Laiheng asked his soldiers to bring tea and watched them drink it before he asked with a smile.

"What, the third prince arrived at the camp first? Or was he the first to rush into Yiling City?"

Li Laiheng was taken aback, and then he scolded: "What do Li Yue, Yuan Dongbao, and Liu Xiang do for a living? If they don't protect Mr. Huang well, I'll kick them to death when they come back."

Although he knew that Huang Li was safe and sound, Li Laiheng was still angry. However, he did not dare to complain publicly about the arrangements made by Yuan Zongdi and Hao Yaoqi, and could only vent his anger on a few juniors.

"Third wife, oh, Mr. Huang is safe and sound, and there is no need for the Duke to get angry." A messenger who looked relatively steady hurriedly tried to persuade him.

Li Laiheng shook his head, suppressed his anger, and continued to ask: "Tell us in detail what happened after our army arrived at Yiling City."

After twelve days of marching, he only had six or seven days to attack the city. Li Laiheng couldn't believe that Yiling was captured so quickly, and it felt like he was in a dream.
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The couriers who came to report the victory were not randomly assigned. They were not only officers, but also very smart and capable. They complemented each other with each other and told the story of the battle in a relatively complete manner.

"Oh, it turns out that digging trenches can also be used as a means of attack. What is it called, approach operation? Well, the name is quite appropriate."

"Building earth mountains and building fortifications can actually reduce casualties and reduce the power of artillery."

"Using fortifications to protect the trebuchet and also compete with the artillery is an unexpected and clever idea."

"The plum blossom piles were not removed, but were buried by the collapsed city wall. Our army broke through the city with one blow, and the Qing army was caught off guard and faced the battle in panic..."

As the messenger narrated, scenes took shape in Li Laiheng's mind, making him sometimes excited, thoughtful, and surprised.

"Okay, okay!" Li Laiheng felt the poverty of his own language, and it was indeed difficult to fully express the joy and excitement of the victory in words.

"You have worked really hard, go down and have a good rest first." Li Laiheng stood up and walked the two of them outside the door for the first time, making the two officers frightened and flattered.

After watching the messenger leave, Li Laiheng still couldn't calm down his excitement and joy. Looking at the surrounding scenery, he suddenly felt relaxed and refreshed.

"Although it cannot be called a turning point, it is not an exaggeration to call it a turning point. The birth of the third prince has gathered the scattered military spirit and boosted the low morale."
Chapter completed!