Long live the general

In Chang'an City, adjacent to Ziwei Palace, there used to be a large open space. Since Zhou Zhenyan decided to launch the Arsenal project in August last year, a warehouse and buildings have been built there quickly. Thousands of artisans have already moved into it, and it is very lively.

The arsenal not only has the function of storing weapons and armor, but also is a place for this group of craftsmen to come together to figure out new things.This is regarded as an important military area, so the northern army sent people to guard the outside, and the defense is very tight.

Huo Yi and Zhou Zhenyan stepped into the arsenal against the cold February wind, and the Northern Army at the gate saluted them very respectfully.Huo Yi was wearing a thick mink fur, and his chin was covered by black plush, making his face paler and more serious.

This sable fur was given to him by Zhou Zhenyan during the Lantern Festival this year. After two victories, the emperor has rewarded him countless times.

"The envoy of the Huns is still locked in the prison, and he was planning to kill him at first, but later he thought about it." Zhou Zhenxie said slowly, now Da Viet has no intention of reconciling with the Huns, what he has built is an arsenal , not a library.

If at this time, he showed a little timidity and weakness under the threat of Maodun Shanyu, what he would face would be more unscrupulous plundering by the Xiongnu.

Dai Viet should not have any illusions about foreign bandits.

The basis of Dai Viet's survival is farming. Everyone's most basic understanding is that food grows from the ground, and what is needed is the hard work of people.As for the Xiongnu, they were born in an uncultivable desert. If they wanted to obtain food, they had to go everywhere to grab it.

The consciousness of robbery and plunder flows in their blood, and the two different ways of living have created a natural hostile relationship—unless the farming civilization is so strong that they cannot plunder, there is no peaceful coexistence possibility.

Zhou Zhenzhen went on to say: "I am going to ask Tao Jiamu to write a reply letter and send it there, condemning what the Huns have done in the past century."

He found that Tao Jiamu's human writing was really excellent and very persuasive.But for someone with such ideas like him, it would be a waste to just write paperwork.

Huo Yi said: "This letter is for the people of Dai Viet."

"That's right, let them know that Da Viet will never back down when facing the Xiongnu."

Zhou Zhenyan took a look at Huo Yi, thinking that the attitude is good? Do it, but you need to have strength to support this attitude. General Huo is the guarantee of strength.

"Your Majesty, I have an idea." General Huo said in a low voice: "At the beginning I said three points about the advantages of the Huns. Apart from their natural adaptation to the combat environment in the desert, there is another important factor, which is that they war horse."

The importance of war horses to cavalry is self-evident, and Qiu Hongguang has a deep understanding of this.When he first faced off against the Huns' Thousand Riders, the slight difference lay in the horses.

"I heard that in the Dawan Kingdom, there are excellent war horses..." Zhou Zhenzhen said.

"Because the horses and grass that those? eat are different from our war horses." Huo Yi said: "In the desert, there is an area called the Hetao area, which is controlled by the Aries King and Loufan King of the Huns. Then It has the best horse grass here, which can feed strong and more durable horses."

He stretched out three fingers, and said earnestly: "The Hetao area is like the blood of the Huns. As long as we can control it, the winning rate of Dai Viet against the Huns will increase by at least three levels."

There are many factors that affect the victory of the war, so Huo Yi said three levels very cautiously.

Zhou Zhenxie suddenly took his hand and opened his little finger: "With the new equipment in the arsenal, there are four floors."

Huo Yi lowered his head and thought for a while: "Indeed."

Zhou Zhenyan opened his thumb again, spread out all five fingers, and said, "General Huo is in command of the battle, the fifth floor."

He thought to himself, with the whole of Da Yue behind to support this army, the chances of winning are [-]%——Zhou Zhenyan still reserved a little caution.

Huo Yi: "...Thanks to Your Majesty's appreciation."

He withdrew his hand and continued: "But it is very difficult to occupy this place. Not only are the two armies of King Aries and King Loufan, but the main force of the Huns is also there. Once they feel the wind, the main force of the Huns will Fast support."

Zhou Zhenxie: "We need a chance."

When Huo Yi said this, he was also very greedy for the Hetao area. His Majesty the Emperor didn't know how to write the word "give up", but he made up his mind to take that place.

Just need a chance.

The two of them discussed, and walked to the inside of the arsenal surrounded by the Imperial Guards.In the morning, the person in charge of the arsenal reported that they had forged a "new" knife, and wanted to ask His Majesty the Emperor to have a look.

This is why Huo Yi and Zhou Zhenyan came to the Arsenal today.

A person in charge came over, and after saluting, he took the emperor and the general to a forging house.Zhou Zhenzhen was very willing to spend the capital at the beginning, the infrastructure here is very complete, there are many blacksmiths inside, some are gathering together to discuss, some are forging iron alone, the house is very hot and dry, and the outside world is instantly isolated Cold wind in February.

Huo Yi took off his sable fur, and the person in charge came over with a long iron knife with a ring handle, and said, "This is the knife forged by Wu Kuxin."

This knife has a straight blade with a lotus back. The back of the knife is thicker. The head of the knife is cast with a ring head. It is thick and stable, and it is connected with the body of the knife as a whole. It is about three feet larger.There are several other ones of different lengths beside them. The person in charge gave them the best forged one.

When Huo Yi saw the knife, his eyes lit up, and he said to Zhou Zhenyan, "Your Majesty, let me try it."

That blade is bright and looks very dangerous, Zhang Zhongchang frowned slightly, how could someone stand in front of His Majesty holding a weapon, it is really treasonous.He was about to remind Huo Yi when he heard the emperor say, "Then? Try it. If you think it's good, just do it."

The person in charge raised the knife above his head with both hands, and Huo Yi took it with one hand and admired it carefully.

This knife has flat shoulders and a long body. The blade is slightly retracted, and the edge line is very clear. There is a part of the wooden handle on the handle, which makes it more comfortable to hold.

Huo Yi took a few steps aside, and slammed down towards the open space. The sound of the strong wind rose and then disappeared instantly, leaving only the aftershock of the air.

"Bring a wooden stake... no, take the light armor of the Huns." Huo Yi said.

Soon someone came over with light armor and put it on a wooden stake.Huo Yi took a long iron knife with a ring handle and aimed it at the wooden post. The leather armor was immediately dented deeply, making a harsh sound, but the knife did not break, and even the gap was very shallow.

Huo Yi said happily: "Your Majesty, the characteristic of this knife is that it has a wide and thick stem, and it will not break when it is cut violently. It is also suitable for holding with one hand, so that the other hand can be free to hold a shield or use a crossbow. "

"Then? Let's forge it on a large scale as soon as possible, so that we can replace it with the soldiers." Zhou Zhenzhen was also very happy: "Who was the first to forge this knife, and there will be rewards for heavy weight."

He is encouraging everyone to create something newer and better.

The person in charge also smiled happily, currying favor and said, "Your Majesty, this kind of saber doesn't have a name yet. Please give it a name."

Zhou Zhenyan turned his head to look at Huo Yi, and said with a smile, "General Huo, let's choose a name."

Huo Yi was stunned for a moment, thinking hard for a long time, and said: "The head of the knife casts a ring, this knife should be called the ring head knife."

What a simple and crisp name.

Zhou Zhenxie: "Then? Give it the name Huan Shou Dao."

Huo Yi felt strange, he was still holding that ring-shou knife in his hand, and he went to the side to put it back.He suddenly saw a large, strange-looking frame next to it.

He couldn't help asking: "What is this?"

Zhou Zhenyan also came over, and was attracted by that strange thing.

The person in charge quickly said: "This was made by a blacksmith, who said it can be used for digging soil."

Zhou Zhenyan's first reaction was: "Farm tools?"

The person in charge did not speak, and Huo Yi replied: "In military operations, it is often necessary to dig mountains and dig soil to build trenches. This kind of tool can be used."

Huo Yi was curious about this tool that looked like an iron plow but had a more complex structure. He asked, "Who made this?"

The person in charge said: "A strange person. He usually doesn't talk to us, and just keeps silent? Making things by himself."

Zhou Zhenxuan said, "Bring him to see me."

The two waited for a while, but the forge was too hot, so they simply went out and asked someone to push out the iron plow.

Soon the person in charge came out with a burly man. His complexion was dark and his arms were very muscular, but he looked very dull. When he saw the emperor and the general, he was just very dull. He saluted awkwardly.

Zhou Zhenxuan asked, "What's your name?"

"Grassman Qiu Li." Qiu Li said just that.

Huo Yi raised his eyebrows. There are not many people with the surname Qiu, and they can forge. He asked, "What's the relationship between you and Jiujiang Qiu's family?"

Qiu Hongguang is from the Qiu family in Jiujiang County, and the Qiu family is regarded as the first forging company in the southeast of Dayue and the richest man.

"Caomin is originally from the Qiu family." Qiu Li really didn't want to say a word.

Huo Yi stepped aside and said, "Come and demonstrate how this works."

Without saying a word, Qiu Li stepped forward to manipulate the plow wall. The ground of the arsenal was a layer of soil. He held it with both hands. Amidst the creaking of wood and iron, the plowshare sank deeply into the ground, digging out a large piece of earth and rocks, and then As soon as he exerted force, the clod of soil shattered with a bang.

In just two or three strokes, he dug a big hole.

Huo Yi squatted down without hesitation, and said: "Your Majesty, this thing can make the speed of digging trenches faster, and in defensive battles, it can establish a peripheral defense line in a shorter time."

Trenches are especially good against cavalry? Useful.

Unexpectedly, Qiu Li immediately lowered his face and said, "This is not for digging trenches."

Huo Yi wasn't angry either, and turned around and asked, "What is that used for?"

"Cultivated land." Qiu Li said categorically: "The current plow cannot achieve the purpose of breaking up the soil and loosening the soil for ridges. You have to rely on hoes or shovels. With this plow wall, farmers can easily plow the land. The soil is broken, and the plow wall has a certain direction, turning the soil to one side can bury the weeds under it as fertilizer, and it can also kill insects.”

"It's overkill for digging trenches."

The author has something to say:

Huo Yi: What they eat is imperial bamboo grass, and what we eat is Baimaigen. Your Majesty, there is a place controlled by the Xiongnu that is full of imperial bamboo grass. Let’s take it down (playing sword three stalks.

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