Treatise on Armament Technology: Military Weapons

A standard musket original: "niao chong," literally "bird-gun." is limited to hitting a single individual; if the shot hits, the person is wounded, but if it misses, no damage is done at all. However, with the Wasp’s Nest original: "Yi Wo Feng." A multi-shot volley weapon or rocket launcher., a single discharge sends a hundred pellets scattering through the air—how could it possibly fail to strike and wound the enemy?

In terms of its power, it can be considered second only to the Frankish Gun original: "Folangji." A breech-loading swivel gun of European origin, highly prized in the Ming dynasty for its rate of fire.. Yet, the Frankish Gun is heavy and difficult to transport, while the Wasp’s Nest is actually lighter than a musket. By securing it with leather straps, a single soldier can carry it on his person while on the march.

When engaged in battle, use small iron legs to prop it against the earth, elevating the "head" of the weapon by three or four inches. At the "tail" of the Nest, use a small wooden stake driven into the ground to steady it. This is truly an essential weapon for an army on the move.

If one intends to use it for a stationary camp, it should be mounted on a wooden frame and stationed at the camp gates. This frame should be fitted with two wheels on both the left and right sides to facilitate easy advancement and retreat. It is surely a treasure for the defense of any encampment.