Chapter 140: Wandering
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The Shenbi Crossbow, also known as the Shenbi Bow, was invented by Li Hong during the reign of Emperor Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty. The bow is three feet and three inches long, with a string two feet and five inches long. Its maximum range is over four hundred metres. It is equipped with a mechanism, so even though the Shenbi Bow is heavy, it can be fired by one person. Its power can even penetrate heavy armour, which made the Jin army at that time terrified.
According to historical records, the Shenbi bow could still shoot half an arrow into an elm tree at a distance of more than 240 steps, or more than 300 metres. This shows its lethality.
However, in modern times, the production method and design drawings of the Shenbi crossbow have long been lost. Although the one restored by some cold weapon enthusiasts later is also called the Shenbi bow, only Li Hong himself knows whether it is the same as the one in the Song Dynasty.
However, this power is not far from the historical records, so whether it is true or false is not important.
After everyone in the hall had seen it clearly, Zou Wu clasped his fists and said, “This place is too small to use this bow. Your Majesty, please come to the front of the hall and take a look.”
This little girl is quite courageous. The Luanqing Palace is a state banquet venue that is only used for major events. It is quite grand and huge, but in her mouth it becomes small.
What’s more, she actually spoke up and asked Emperor Jingwen to move the imperial carriage, which was extremely rude.
“Bold!”