Chapter 1183

This sentence didn't do much damage, but it was extremely insulting.

"Hahaha, well said! Not even sixty, only piercing a hundred paces and drawing a two-stone bow, yet daring to show off in front of the Duke. Embarrassing, truly embarrassing!"

"Spitting old phlegm at you is a waste!"

Lu Zhen laughed and left, his heart pierced.

If it weren't for Gao Tianlong, he, Wang Zhong, would have been extremely dazzling today, but after Gao Tianlong showed his divine power, his previous sinister intentions would appear extremely clownish.

So at this moment, many contemptuous eyes gathered on him.

Wang Zhong gritted his molars.

At this moment, he wished his toes could tear through the entire drill ground.

"..."

Imperial Study.

Wu Zhao sat on the dragon throne, her expression slightly urgent.

"Lord Gao, what exactly is the first gift of winter you gave me? Could it be related to bows and arrows?"

Gao Yang first flattered her and said, "The Emperor is wise, this object is called the 'Barbarian-Breaking Bow'!"

"Barbarian-Breaking Bow?" Wu Zhao muttered first, then continued to ask.

"What is its armor penetration?"

"What is its range?"

Gao Yang shook his head and said, "The Barbarian-Breaking Bow was only just created, but according to my grandfather's performance, the armor penetration can reach seven layers, and the range can reach over one hundred and thirty paces!"

As soon as these words were spoken.

Wu Zhao couldn't hide her inner excitement.

Seven layers of armor penetration!

The Xiongnu were inherently in difficult conditions and lacked resources; most of the armor they wore was leather armor, or even had no protection at all, relying on geographical advantages and riding and archery. Seven layers of armor penetration, if it hit some vulnerable parts, could pierce them directly!

A range of over one hundred and thirty paces was even more terrifying!

In Wu Zhao's mind, a picture seemed to emerge: Da Qian cavalry equipped with stirrups and horseshoes, holding these Barbarian-Breaking Bows, chasing and killing Xiongnu cavalry in the desert.

With stirrups and Barbarian-Breaking Bows, it wouldn't be the Xiongnu pulling them, but them pulling the Xiongnu!

This was the true—"offense and defense changing shape"!

Subsequently, Gao Yang also presented the Barbarian-Breaking Bow he had prepared to Wu Zhao.

Wu Zhao touched the pulley on the Barbarian-Breaking Bow as if looking at a peerless treasure, and it was a long while before she said, "Lord Gao, the wonder of this Barbarian-Breaking Bow lies in this, right?"

Gao Yang had been staring at Wu Zhao's tall collarbone, and when he heard Wu Zhao's question, he subconsciously said, "Not bad, this object is called the 'collarbone'..."

"Collarbone?"

Wu Zhao looked up, her phoenix eyes furrowed.

Shangguan Wan'er also frowned.

She thought it was a very strange name.

Gao Yang looked embarrassed.

Damn!

Even stealing a glance could lead to saying the wrong thing.

But immediately after, he said solemnly, "Not bad, this object is called the 'collarbone', also known as a pulley."

"It is precisely because of the pulley device that it can save effort and better aim in the direction."

Wu Zhao looked thoughtful and continued to ask, "What is the principle of this pulley?"

Gao Yang explained, "Simply put, this pulley uses the principle of mechanics, divided into fixed pulleys and movable pulleys, where a fixed pulley can change the direction of force but cannot save effort, and a movable pulley can save effort but cannot change the direction of force!"

"Combining the two makes a pulley system, which can not only change direction but also save effort, and even 'four ounces can move a thousand pounds' is not a problem."

As soon as these words were spoken.

Wu Zhao and Shangguan Wan'er were both stunned.

They could understand every word Gao Yang said, but combined together, they couldn't understand.

"What kind of learning is this mechanics, why has it never been seen in the Hundred Schools of Thought?" Wu Zhao asked curiously.

This question stunned Gao Yang first.

Subsequently, he said, "Strictly speaking, mechanics does not belong to any of the Hundred Schools of Thought, but should belong exclusively to the learning of science."

"Science?"

Wu Zhao frowned, staring at Gao Yang.

Capitalists.

Mohists!

Medical school!

Military strategists!

Now there was another branch of learning, science.

And this branch of learning, science, seemed to be extremely extraordinary.

Gao Yang pondered for a moment, then explained to Wu Zhao, "Emperor, have you ever thought about why eagles can flap their wings in the sky, but humans cannot?"

"Have you ever thought about how the world is so vast, yet where did it come from? Was it really created by gods? And why can humans only walk on the ground and cannot leave the ground to wander in the air?"

"This is the learning that science studies!"

The words fell, stumping Wu Zhao.

Shangguan Wan'er became excited; Gao Yang's words coincided with what was in her heart, and sometimes she also thought about these questions.

Where do humans come from?

How vast is the world, and where is the end?

Why can humans only walk on the ground? What force is pulling them?

"Lord Gao, can I discuss the way of science with you?"

Shangguan Wan'er's eyes were earnest, full of expectation.

Gao Yang nodded, "Lord Shangguan is not an outsider, naturally no problem. You come to my room at midnight tonight, and you and I will study the way of science properly and talk all night!"

"But remember, the way of science emphasizes harmony with heaven and earth, and following the natural way, so don't wear too many clothes, so that you can better understand the mysteries of the way of science!"

Gao Yang was serious.

Wu Zhao had a black line on her face.

Is this still studying the way of science?

I'm afraid it's studying the way of the human body!

Wu Zhao pondered for a moment, then said.

"Lord Gao, I accept this Barbarian-Breaking Bow, I will record your merit. Since the Duke is in good health, I will let the Duke lead the army on the expedition!"

"As winter passes and spring comes, our Da Qian will send troops to attack the Xiongnu!"

Wu Zhao took a deep breath and made a decision.

She was telling Gao Yang the result in advance.

"Emperor, I have one more uninvited request, I hope the Emperor will agree; I will offer this Barbarian-Breaking Bow to the Emperor!" Gao Yang asked.

Wu Zhao frowned and said, "What?"

"This battle is of vital importance to the Emperor and Da Qian, and it cannot be lost, so I want to follow the army on the expedition to attack the Xiongnu, and by the way, take revenge on that Xiongnu prince!"