Shield formation of Luo Gong Chen (羅拱辰) — Part 2

UPDATED DECEMBER 08, 2021

Conjectured Luo Gong Chen's full formation. Alternatively, shieldmen (both light and heavy), pikemen and archers (both bow and crossbow) may form only three ranks, similar to his original formation. This image is doctored and pieced together from 'Wu Bian Qian Ji (《武編前集》), 'Ji Xiao Xin Shu (《紀效新書》)', 'Shen Qi Pu (《神器譜》)' and 'Wu Bei Zhi (《武備志》)' by myself.

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Lan Gu Huo You Shen Pao (爛骨火油神砲)

Drawing of a Lan Gu Huo You Shen Pao, from 'Wu Bei Zi (《武備志》)'.

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Hong Tian Pi Li Meng Huo Pao (轟天霹靂猛火砲)

Drawing of a Hong Tian Pi Li Meng Huo Pao, from 'Wu Bei Zhi (《武備志》)'.

Hong Tian Pi Li Meng Huo Pao (轟天霹靂猛火砲, lit. 'Sky-bombardment thundering fierce fire cannon/bomb') was a Ming cannon that shot a specialised cast iron explosive shell containing three different incendiary agents. Similar to Du Wu Shen Yan Pao (毒霧神煙砲), it was mostly used in siege.

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