The World of Yellow Sky

During the day's toil and hard work, this day is full of joys and sorrows, and during the six days of complaints and depression, this day is all about dissipating.Swimming eyes and bosom, happy and relaxed, don't be idle in this day, don't be idle in this day, don't be happy in this day.

Combining work and rest is the truth in the world. High-intensity, long-term work often leads to low efficiency and useless work. This is common to both study and work.

Working overtime and studying hard, or rushing to work, can indeed improve some knowledge and production in a short period of time, but in the long run, it is not as good as combining work and rest, and then regaining strength after proper rest.

That's why Xu An added a week as a supplement, five days of work and two days of rest, and slowly pushed it as a system to workshops everywhere.

A week is set as seven days, with January [-]st of the first year of Chuping as the first day of the first week.

The name of the week is named after the names of the stars.

Chenxing day, Taibai day, Yinghuo day, Sui Xing day, Zhen Xing day, Lunar day, Sun day.

Corresponding to Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, the moon, and the sun respectively, it is stipulated that every five days of work, there are two days of rest on the lunar day and the solar day.

However, this is also normal working time, that is, in peacetime, once it enters a state of war, it also needs to work normally on lunar days.

If the situation is more urgent, the rest of the sun day will also be cancelled, and these situations are written into the rules and regulations.

After the establishment of the Judiciary, Wei Lu quickly ordered people to transcribe the workshop's system on paper, printed it into a book, placed it in the workshop, and dispatched special propaganda. The situation is naturally acceptable.

The life they used to live is completely different from the life they are living now. With the promotion of the Yellow Turban Army Fuzhu, they naturally know that the weapons and armor they forged are all for guarding the checkpoint outside and resisting the enemy. Leading the Han army and protecting the Yellow Turban Army who have a happy life.

They all knew the consequences of the defeat of the Yellow Turban Army. They used to make weapons and armor for the Han court. Not to mention the meager salary, vacations and leisure time were mostly a luxury.

When the government does not need them, they are still driven by the powerful local families, and they rarely rest during the year.

Now that they have food to eat, clothes to wear, and more money than before, they have no reason to go back to the past.

Under this atmosphere, the workshops all over the world are running at a high speed.

Since Liu Pi entered the Taihang Mountain with Xu An's order, the workshops in the Taihang Mountain area have completely canceled their holidays, and they are all working overtime to make equipment.

However, even if the workshops in various places are running at full capacity, the Yellow Turban Army is still somewhat insufficient.

Forging weapons is simpler than making armor, so the weapons of the Yellow Turban Army's main army are fairly good, and the army stationed troops also have a batch of long spears for training.

But the stock of armor, the Yellow Turban Army is actually not much, the wear and tear of many battles, so that the Yellow Turban Army obtained a large amount of armor from the warehouse of the Han Army, as well as the forged armor.

Now Xu An's army is equipped with complete armor, including cavalry, and there are only about [-] collars. Of course, this refers to complete armor, which can protect the chest, waist, shoulders, arms, thighs, and calves.

Making armor is not an easy task. To make a complete set of armor requires more than one craftsman to work for a long time.

The Yellow Turban Army fought frequently. Even if most of the armor could be repaired, repairing it was not a simple matter. This also kept the number of complete armors of the Yellow Turban Army low.

However, the trilogy equipped with this kind of complete armor is mostly used by heavy infantry and heavy cavalry, and these complete armors are also called heavy armor.

The [-] leading armors are basically concentrated in the two camps of the trapped camp and the yellow angels, and a few are in the military pawn camp.

Among them, the equipment of the Yellow Angels can be said to be the best in the whole army.

The current equipment of the trapped camp is complete iron armor on the outside and light leather armor on the inside.

On this basis, the Yellow Angel also put on a piece of chain mail as a lining.

In the Battle of Zhangshui in Jizhou, Gong Du was injured by an arrow, which also reminded Xu An of light chain mail, so he ordered craftsmen to make it.

The craftsmen of Taihang Workshop quickly made the chain mail according to Xu An's narration and drawings, and then began to put it into production.

The production process of chain mail is not complicated. It only takes more than ten days of work to make one piece. The production speed is not too slow. Chain mail is quite good against sharp weapons such as feathered arrows. ability.

Moreover, the chain mail is light. Originally, soldiers wore at most two layers of armor, one layer of iron armor and one layer of leather armor. But now that they have chain mail, they can wear another layer of chain mail outside the inner clothing.

After the people from the four prefectures entered, the workshops in various places expanded again, and the mines in various places also increased their output further. The Yellow Turban Army was not too short of iron, so the Yellow Turban Army also produced more than [-] iron in this year. A piece of chain mail, most of which were supplied to the Yellow Angels.

Of course, the generals and schools of the Yellow Turban Army above the rank of military marquis, including the military marquis, also received a piece of chain mail.

The chain armor that Gong Du, Lu Bu and other senior officers got was even better, and the protection was even better.

On the battlefield, the enemy may mobilize sharpshooters to shoot at the opponent's generals, but they will never target ordinary soldiers like that.

In the war in the era of cold weapons, the role of generals is extremely important. Generals attract many eyes and are more dangerous. Therefore, the protection of generals is naturally better.

In addition to these complete iron armors, there is also a considerable part of iron breastplates. Although the protection is not as good as those complete iron armors, they are still iron armors and can provide effective protection for soldiers.

These iron breastplates are mostly equipped by cavalry and soldiers.

This kind of iron breastplate can provide a limited area of ​​defense, but it is the standard equipment of the Han army. This kind of iron breastplate looks a bit like a vest, and the shoulder armor has also been cancelled.

Nowadays, the equipment of the soldiers of the Yellow Turban Army, a small number of tower shield soldiers are equipped with heavy armor, lined with leather armor, but most of them are actually wearing this kind of iron breastplate, which is the standard iron breastplate of the Han army, except for the arms and shoulders. Wearing leather armor.

Occupying many mountain ranges, the Wuhuan and Xiongnu tribes have also surrendered, and the Yellow Turban Army has maintained a mutual market relationship with Liangzhou, so there is not much shortage of leather armor in the Yellow Turban Army.

Among the tribes of the Xiongnu and Wuhuan, there are many armor craftsmen who make leather armor.

The standard armor equipped by ordinary soldiers of the Han army basically does not have arm armor or shoulder armor, so there are actually certain defects in protection.

Even the elite Han army, such as the sharp soldiers of the Han army, their armor only covers the chest and abdomen, as well as the legs, shoulders, calves and hands are slightly lacking in defense.

Historically, the armor used to protect the shoulders and arms did not have a good solution until the Ming Dynasty, and that was the arm armor.

The ring arm armor is composed of long strips of curved armor, which are stacked one on top of the other, layer upon layer, completely covering the arm without affecting the movement, and the fraud is not high, and the required construction period is also very short , the only limitation is that there are not many qualified nail pieces, so the stock is small.

But this kind of arm armor has been made by craftsmen in Xu An very early, and now basically the camp, the yellow angels, and a small half of the soldiers' battalion are equipped with this ring arm armor.

In the Taihang workshop, the sound of hammering and knocking was endless, and there was a dull sound of force everywhere. Carriage after cart full of iron ore was transported under the escort of the yellow angels and the eagle wolf Wei Ti. After entering the Taihang workshop, streams of smoke rose into the sky.

The high-spirited atmosphere that filled Taihang Workshop in the past has completely disappeared, replaced by a rather dull atmosphere.

Outside the Taihang Workshop, Tian Zhong, Yan Lun, and Zhao Ji stood side by side, and the eyes of the three were surprisingly unanimous, all looking at the empty official road in front of them.

The Taihang workshop was built near the iron mines, and those iron ores were transported directly from the iron mines via internal roads.

The official road at the main entrance is the only way for Taihang Workshop to the outside world. No one has passed this road for more than a month, and the main entrance of Taihang Workshop has not been opened for more than a month.

But today the gate of the Taihang Workshop is open, and people wearing solid armor, goose feather knives, and yellow angels with cloth strips full of scriptures are standing along the road, with tiger-striped battle flags fluttering in the wind.

Tian Zhong, Yan Lun, and Zhao Ji, the three most powerful people in the Taihang Workshop, also stood at the gate of the Taihang Workshop together, and they seemed to be waiting for something.

Yan Lun took out a towel and wiped the sweat from his forehead. The closer he got to the expected time, the more nervous he became.

He opened his mouth to talk to Zhao Ji beside him, but just as he tilted his head, the sound of horse hoofs sounded like thunder in his ears.

Yan Lun's heart skipped a beat, and he turned his head suddenly. The pupils in his eyes shrank suddenly, and he saw a cavalry army with bright armor and yellow flags flashing across the official road.

The flags are like the sea, the spears and halberds are like the forest, the knives and guns are like rain, and the horseshoes are like thunder, like a heavenly army.

Chapter 538 New Equipment

"Ugh——"

The low and desolate sound of cavalry horns sounded slowly from the galloping cavalry. As they approached the Taihang Workshop, the cavalry also began to slow down their horses.

Although the cavalry has slowed down, it is only relatively speaking. In fact, the speed of marching is much faster than that of infantry.

Almost in an instant, with the sound of rumbling horseshoes, the cavalry army had already arrived in front of everyone.

This cavalry army is different from ordinary cavalry. The robes and belts are all white horses. The white horses are covered with yellow clothes, scriptures are engraved, and feathers are inserted on the back.

Yan Lun's attention could not help but be attracted by the flags of this cavalry army, and the wind blew up and rolled up the flags in the cavalry formation.

The cavalry stopped completely ten steps in front of him, which also gave Yan Lun a chance to see the banner clearly. Yan Lun looked carefully, and he found that on the banner of this cavalry army, what seemed to be depicted was a A four-clawed dragon.

And beside the four-clawed dragon with claws and claws, there are three vigorous and powerful characters written in black ink and ink - "Tengxiangwei"!

"Welcome to the great virtuous teacher!"

Tian Zhong lowered his head without hesitation, bent slightly, clasped his hands, and shouted loudly, his voice was even a little trembling because of excitement.

"Welcome to the great virtuous teacher!"

Yan Lun and Zhao Ji also bowed their heads and saluted together, but as soon as the two of them spoke, they were overwhelmed by the roaring and tsunami-like greetings.

Teng Xiangwei's cavalry, shouting in unison, separated to the left and right like waves splitting.

A war horse with white hair and silver-white horse clothes came out slowly. On the horse's back, Xu An was wearing a ginger-yellow Taoist robe and a Taiqing fishtail crown on his head. Folding fan made of ebony wood.

Xu An stepped off the white horse. The workshop owner Yan Lun calmed down, took a step forward, walked out of the queue, first saluted Xu An, and then reported loudly.

"According to the order of the great virtuous teacher, the Taihang workshop has now produced [-] pieces of Takahashi saddles and more than [-] pairs of double-footed stirrups. Now most of the production in the workshop has been put into saddles and stirrups. in production."

Yan Lun was a little nervous at the beginning, but when he talked about the affairs he was good at, he talked more and more smoothly.

"There is a little problem with the horseshoe, but it has been resolved. Although the horseshoes of war horses vary in size, they can be divided into several categories. When the investigators of the Eagle Wolf Guard bring the horseshoe investigation documents of the horses of each cavalry battalion, After knowing the general situation and the approximate quantity required for each size, I waited for the workshop in the Taihang Mountains to make horseshoes with all my strength, and I can definitely complete them within the time limit."

Jia Xu, who was following Xu An, moved his eyes slightly. He glanced at Yan Lun, and then looked at the Taihang Workshop behind Yan Lun, which was built with a high wall like a small city.

This time Liu Pi was ordered by Xu An to bring the Eagle Wolf Guards into the Taihang Mountains. He should have been ordered to supervise the workshops in the Taihang area to manufacture the "Gaoqiao Saddle", "Double Stirrups" and "Horseshoes".

Jia Xu was appointed as a school lieutenant before, but Xu An didn't let him manage the military, but let Jia Xu work in the Zhongjun Mansion and serve as the chief historian in the Zhongjun Mansion.

Listening to the nouns Yan Lun said, Jia Xu felt a little puzzled. He knew about saddles and stirrups, but what Yan Lun meant by "Takahashi saddle" and "double-footed stirrups".

But isn't the stirrup mainly used to assist in getting on the horse, why should it be made into two sides?

And the horseshoe, this is the first time Jia Xu heard this word.

Jia Xu glanced around, and sure enough, except for Yan Zhong who looked normal, the rest of the people seemed a little puzzled.

Xu An's expression softened a little, as if the exhaustion from the journey had been swept away.

What he had been worried about before was that the workshop's production capacity was not enough, and there was no way to complete the limited tasks before sending troops to Liangzhou. Now that he heard the production and Yan Lun's report, the big stone in his heart also dropped a little.

"Yan's family is profoundly educated, and it is true that there are many capable people. I can see the progress of Taihang Workshop."

Xu An glanced at Yan Zhong and smiled.

Hearing Xu An's appreciation, Yan Zhong's slightly serious face softened a little.

This time when Xu An went to the Taihang Workshop, all the senior generals and officials of the Yellow Turban Army basically followed Xu An.

Except for Xu Huang, Zhang Yan and other generals who commanded troops outside to guard one side, almost all the generals of the Yellow Turban Army were present.

General Gong Du of Pingnan, General Lu Bu of Zhennan, two heavy-ranked generals, as well as He Man, Zhang Liao, Huang Long, Zhou Cang, Guan Hai, Zhang Yang and other titled generals were all present this time.

Xu An praised Yan Lun in front of so many people, so his face was naturally bright.

"It seems that these days, you are not too lazy, and you are doing well, but you must remember that laziness will not last long. Only diligence is the right way. Don't be as stubborn as before."

Yan Zhong told Yan Lun a few serious words, but he didn't follow Xu An's words to praise Yan Lun.

He is most familiar with his nephew. Although he is talented and proficient in craftsman things, he is easy to be complacent and lazy. When he was studying with his teacher at home, he caused a lot of troubles.

"What my uncle taught is that my nephew must remember it in my heart and never dare to forget it."

Yan Lun is still a little afraid of Yan Zhong, his uncle. He is not afraid of his parents, nor his teacher, but his uncle, but he still respects him more.

His father died early, and his mother couldn't control him, so he hung out with a group of Yan's children in the school all day, and finally caused a catastrophe, offending the children of the prefect's family, and the guards came to him to convict him.

At that time, the Yan family was under the prestige of the eunuch, and no one dared to stop him. Only Yan Zhong stood up and held his sword in front of everyone. In the end, it was Yan Zhong who argued hard and took him back home safely from the eunuch's mansion. , and later he was brought by Yan Zhong's side to discipline him personally.

The purpose of Xu An's visit this time was not to investigate Yan Lun, Tian Zhong, and Zhao Ji's work, so he simply heard the news and entered the Taihang Workshop surrounded by everyone.

Yan Lun led the way, Tian Zhong and Zhao Ji were quite self-conscious and led the officials behind them to follow behind the team.

"Let's go to the school first."

Xu An rejected Yan Lun's proposal to eat first, and that's why he came this time.

Taihang Workshop is like a small town, not only Jia Xu and Zhang Yang have never seen such a huge workshop, even the veteran generals of the Yellow Turban Army like Gong Du and He Man have never entered Taihang Workshop. They all looked at the surrounding scene quite curiously.

The specific address of the workshop has always been kept secret, and the secrecy work has been done well. Even the senior officials of the Yellow Turban Army are not in charge of managing the affairs of the workshop, and they have not had the right to enter any workshop before.

The workshop is completely an independent institution, directly managed by the Chinese Military Government.

When passing by the main workshop area of ​​Taihang Workshop, Zhang Yang was a little dumbfounded. In his impression, those workshops were not very big, but just a small workshop area.

Although Zhang Yang had heard that the Yellow Turban Army had workshops in various places before, and the largest workshops were the same as those in other cities, except that the people living in them were craftsmen, he did not expect it to be so big.

But the scale of the workshop in front of him was so large that when he was still under Dong Zhuo's command, the largest official workshop he saw didn't seem to be one-tenth the size of the workshop here.

Xu An and his party were all riding war horses. Although the Taihang Workshop was large, it didn't take long for everyone to rush to the outskirts of the school grounds.

"This is the school ground for testing equipment."

Yan Lun pointed to the front and said, Xu An raised his eyes to look, and a rather tall earthen wall blocked his vision. On the earthen wall stood a guard soldier holding a spear every few steps.

There is a sentry post at the end of the road where they are, and a group of Tiqi wearing black wolf uniforms are guarding the sentry post.

When the guard Yinglangwei saw Yan Lun and others coming, he quickly saluted.

Xu An kicked the horse's belly and crossed the sentry post, his eyes suddenly opened up.

The school field here is different from the school field of the military camp. It is a blueprint drawn by him himself, but it is a bit like the playground of later generations.

Seeing the familiar scene in front of him, Xu An couldn't help but feel nostalgic.