Liu Zhaoji respectfully took the matchlock bird gun and examined it carefully.
The bird gun was five feet long and weighed about ten-plus jin. Unlike other bird guns, this one featured a long iron spike near the muzzle. He tried to bend it with his hand, but it wouldn't budge; it was clearly made of steel. At the base of the spike was an iron tube that sleeved over the barrel, adding a foot to the weapon's length while granting it the capability to strike down enemies in close-quarters combat.
Liu Zhaoji pointed to the spike and asked Emperor Chongzhen, "Your Majesty, is this a bayonet?"
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