The soldiers of Great Qin were unaware of the thoughts of the people of Lingnan.
Having understood the power of cannons, they had indeed considered using them to bombard the tribal lands of Lingnan.
However, their proposal was rejected by Lin Tian.
"Cannons are powerful, but everyone, don't forget that our cannons are very heavy and not suitable for jungle warfare!"
If it were modern rocket launchers, they would naturally be suitable for such jungle warfare.
With good application, killing enemies would be effortless.
But cannons were different; they had a base and were extremely heavy.
Such heavy weight made them difficult to maneuver in the jungle.
Once enemies got close, it would be a disaster.
It was known that while these cannons were powerful at long range, they offered no damage to nearby enemies.
If enemies approached, Qin might lose several cannons.
And if the cannons fell into enemy hands, it would be a grave danger to the soldiers of Qin.
The warriors of Lingnan could not withstand the bombardment of cannons, and neither could the soldiers of Great Qin.
Their bodies were the same as those of the warriors of Lingnan.
Everyone was flesh and blood, unable to withstand cannons.
Using cannons in such a jungle was a very dangerous thing.
Upon hearing Lin Tian's explanation, the soldiers of Great Qin could not help but droop their heads.
They wanted to use cannons not just because of their immense power, which could easily decimate enemies.
But also because they had never witnessed the power of cannons and wanted to see how formidable they were.
However, under the current circumstances, their desire was clearly difficult to fulfill.
Therefore, they could not help but feel disappointed.
Seeing their dejected expressions, Lin Tian smiled and shook his head.
He could sense that these soldiers still possessed a childlike quality.
However, as a commander, Lin Tian was accustomed to such situations.
So, upon seeing their expressions, Lin Tian could not help but speak.
"Although we cannot use cannons, as they are inconvenient to deploy, we can use bombs! Bombs are equally powerful!"
"Bombs? What are those??"
The soldiers of Great Qin had never heard of bombs.
Lin Tian had explained the power of cannons to them, but not the power of bombs specifically.
Therefore, when the word "bomb" reached their ears, they were filled with curiosity.
Lin Tian could understand their curiosity.
After all, many people at this time had never seen cannons, let alone bombs.
Thus, Lin Tian patiently explained.
"Bombs are similar to cannonballs!"
"Their power is immense, capable of inflicting terrifying damage!"
"But they are also different. Cannonballs are propelled by cannons and can be fired over long distances!"
"Bombs, however, are thrown by us or placed in a location, making them difficult to use for long-range attacks!"
"However, if placed at the base of a city wall, a bomb can destroy it!"
"With a sufficient number of bombs, an entire city can be easily destroyed!"
"Hiss! Destroy an entire city!"
Upon hearing Lin Tian say that bombs could destroy a city, many gasped.
They had seen weapons of terrible power, but never one so formidable.
In fact, when Lin Tian spoke of bombs destroying a city, they felt that bombs were even more terrifying than cannons.
Therefore, they were filled with curiosity about bombs.
"Your Highness, are bombs truly that powerful? Can they instantly kill dozens of enemies?"
"With enough explosive material, killing dozens of enemies is absolutely no problem!"
"Can we use these bombs to attack city gates and breach them?"
"Yes, once a bomb is detonated, it can completely blow open enemy city gates!"
"Compared to cannons, which is more powerful?"
"In terms of sheer power, there is no difference between them. It is only the method of use and the range that differ. Their explosive materials are the same!"
Upon hearing Lin Tian's words, bombs immediately became the replacement in everyone's minds.
They eagerly wished to witness the power of bombs.
Lin Tian naturally sensed their desire.
Because of this, he directly ordered bombs to be brought.
Since no one had ever seen a bomb before, Lin Tian decided to personally demonstrate its power.
His demonstration was intended to give everyone a clear understanding of bombs.
When the others heard Lin Tian's words, they became excited.
One by one, they crowded around Lin Tian, eager to see what the power of a bomb was like.
Seeing everyone gather, Lin Tian hesitated no longer and proceeded to demonstrate the power of a bomb before them.
To ensure his safety, Lin Tian also ordered a trench to be dug.
Next, Lin Tian lit the bomb beside an earthen wall.
Then, with extreme speed, he entered the trench.
Many were perplexed by Lin Tian's actions.
"What is Your Highness doing? Do we need to hide when lighting a bomb?"
"It appears so, and one must be fast!"
"Is the power of the bomb truly that great? Worthy of Your Highness's such caution?"
Many of them had never seen bombs and were unaware of their power.
Therefore, they felt Lin Tian was being overly cautious by hiding so quickly.
Lin Tian was unaware of their thoughts.
After he entered the trench, he did not emerge.
A few breaths later, the sound of an explosion rang out.
"BOOM!!"
When the explosion occurred, many felt as if thunder was roaring in their ears, causing their heads to buzz.
Simultaneously, the ground beneath their feet vibrated intensely, as if an earthquake had struck.
Many found themselves unable to stand steady.
This was not the most important thing. The most crucial aspect was that the earthen wall they saw before their eyes had vanished.
Not only that, but two large trees beside the wall were also completely pulverized by the blast.
Both the earthen wall and the trees had a defensive capability superior to ordinary military armor.
If they were affected so severely, it was even more so for people wearing armor.
They could sense that if they were present when these bombs detonated, they would be utterly destroyed.