A Heavy Weapon Integrating Attack And Defense In Ancient Times——boring

A heavy weapon integrating attack and defense in ancient times——boring

The origin and ceremonial identity of boring

In the field of ancient cold weapons, Boring is truly a latecomer. It was not until the Sui and Tang Dynasties that it gradually emerged on the historical stage. It did not arise out of thin air without any basis, but evolved from the shape of the spear, but in the end it took on a very different and unique appearance. Although its appearance is quite similar to the fork used by farmers every day, it has no blood relationship with the fork and is completely a self-contained weapon system.

When it was first born, the boring machine was not immediately sent to the battlefield. Like many heavy-duty cold weapons, it was initially placed in celebrations and ceremonies as a ceremonial tool to show majesty and ceremony. At that time, the boring machine was more like a decorative item for power rather than a tool for killing enemies.

The transition to actual combat during the Ming and Qing Dynasties

It was not until the Ming and Qing Dynasties that as the war situation changed, the boring machine began to be gradually used in actual combat. However, it has never become a mainstream weapon on the battlefield. Compared with swords, spears and halberds, which have always been the main force, the scope of use of the boring machine is much narrower. In more cases, it is used in small-scale battles such as suppressing bandits, rather than large-scale frontal confrontations.

In the late Qing Dynasty, firearms entered the battlefield in large numbers, and the status of cold weapons was quickly compressed. The actual combat role of the boring weapon also disappeared. It had to return to its original role as a ceremonial weapon and became a decoration in military parades and celebrations. This return meant that the actual combat history of the boring weapon officially ended.

Boring’s unique structure and weight threshold

The shape and structure of the boring is very distinctive. Although it originated from a gun, its appearance is more like an enlarged three-pronged fork. The boring head is made of metal. The straight blade in the middle is called the front. On both sides of the front, there are two blades that are bent diagonally upward. Their shape is very special. This design gives it the ability to stab like a gun and parry defense like a hook.

Because of the complex structure and abundant materials, the overall weight of the boring machine is extremely large. There are precise records in ancient documents, and it does not mean that people with strong strength or height cannot use it. In other words, people who lack height and strength are simply unable to wield this weapon. This high requirement has also become one of the key reasons restricting the promotion of boring in the military.

Various types and usage routines of boring

There is not a single type of boring machine. There are many categories such as phoenix-wing boring machine, goose-wing boring machine, ox-head boring machine, dragon-bearded boring machine, night battle boring machine, and distilled gold boring machine that have left their names in the course of history. Each subtle change in the shape of the ancient heavy weapon of attack and defense – boring, corresponds to different usage methods and battle scenes. Interested friends can search for more details themselves.

The moves and routines possessed by Boring have their own complete system, which mainly cover five basic movements: thrust, slap, pick, frame and cross. After a long period of exploration by successive generations of users, postures and routines such as the "Zha Nian Shi", "Zhong Ping Shi" and "Dragon Riding Shi" have been summarized. Among them, one of the most famous moves is called Swallowtail Wing, which is a classic technique in the boring method.

Boring and generals in "The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties"

Although the threshold for using boring is very high, the generals who can control it are often extremely fierce. When talking about boring, many people will first think of Yuwen Chengdu in the Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. This Tianbao general holds a fictional phoenix-winged gold boring, which is said to weigh 400 kilograms. He was awarded the gold medal of "the most brave and invincible in the world" by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty. His military value is second only to Li Yuanba, who is born with supernatural power.

In the Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, there was a boring man named Wu Tianxi, who was a younger brother of Wu Tianzhao. Wu Tianxi used a pair of mixed iron boring machines, each weighing two hundred kilograms, and ranked sixth on the list of heroes. Unfortunately, these two boring masters were defeated by Li Yuanba one after another, and they were unable to reach the next level. It is really a pity.

The imprint of cold weapon boring in Chinese culture

There are many kinds of cold weapons in our country, and each one has left its own unique story over the long years. Although the boring weapon has not become the central protagonist on the battlefield like the sword, it still accompanies our ancestors and fights bravely in the battles. From opening up the territory to protecting the mountains and rivers, it has appeared in a certain corner of history.

Some ordnances move toward glory, while others slowly decline, but at least they all have left traces in the history and culture of the Chinese nation. One sentence: "Why don't men bring Wu hooks and collect the fifty states in Guanshan?" This is enough to make countless Chinese people feel excited. Our nation has never been a flower growing in a greenhouse. It is a legacy inherited from generation to generation holding weapons and fighting hard.

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