What are cold weapons and hot weapons?

Cold weapons refer to weapons and equipment that are not suitable for burning substances such as gunpowder and can directly kill enemies and protect themselves in battle. Common cold weapons are: "knife, gun, sword, halberd, boring, stick, fork, rake, whip, mace, hammer, axe, hook, sickle, pick, spin, bow and arrow, rattan card (eighteen weapons).

Hot weapons, also known as firearms, were also called magical machines in ancient times, as opposed to cold weapons. Refers to the shooting weapon that uses the high-pressure gas generated after the rapid combustion of propellant fuel to push the projectile. The traditional propellant is black powder or smokeless explosive.

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China's ancient weapons have accumulated a dazzling history in the long history of the motherland. Those pages are the crystallization of the industriousness, courage and wisdom of the ancient working people in China, describing the brilliant achievements of stone axes, bronze halberds and war horses.

The heroic feat of China ancient soldiers who died for their country was praised by later generations. Whether it is a history book or a vernacular novel; Whether it is poetry lyrics or drama art, it can be seen everywhere. It can be said that it is a household name and everyone knows it. But with the passage of time, all kinds of weapons used by soldiers have gradually melted, buried and lost. Fortunately, what has been handed down is also displayed in the history museum as a cultural relic.

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