I was a gentleman in ancient times

"That's right! Why didn't I expect that, and I'm still comparing and comparing. Sir, you're right, try them all, and you'll know how powerful they are?" Ruan Ji clapped his hands confidently Said.He is sure that the arrows he made must be good.

Of course Wei Su also saw that the triangular arrow made by Ruan Ji must be a sharp weapon for hurting people.It is not the same as the flat arrow, the shape of the triangular arrow is very aerodynamic.When it shoots out and flies in the air, it will not wobble, and will hit the target very smoothly.And its penetration will be much stronger than ordinary arrows.

Wei Su Mingming can make his own decision.But in order to convince the public, I still plan to let them try it themselves.His purpose is to let them really practice and believe in what they see, instead of relying on guesswork and imagination.

No one objected to Wei Su's proposal, and soon someone with the strongest archery among the guards was recruited.Let him test them one by one and see which one is the strongest under the same conditions.

Someone had already set up an archery target a hundred steps away, and according to Wei Su's instructions, armor was specially put on the target to test the degree of damage.

The person who tested the arrow was already prepared, but he was still a little apprehensive.In front of Mr. Xiangguo, if he loses face, it will be over. Wei Su smiled slightly and told him to do his best.

The man nodded, settled his mind, picked up an arrow stand and bow, aimed at the target, and the arrow flew out with a "swoosh".

After shooting a dozen or so arrows and changing the target, he took out the last arrow with a strange shape, and his hand sank slightly.He had never seen this kind of arrow, let alone used it.He frowned, and adjusted the angle with his years of archery experience.Then draw the bow and let go, the movement is done in one go, without any pause.

At this moment, there was a sigh from the archery target.The crowd couldn't bear it and rushed forward, just wanting to see the result.

However, he was dumbfounded when he saw this. The previous archery targets were all fine, but the armor on the archery target was scratched a little, which was expected, and everyone had nothing to say.However, when their eyes were all focused on the last archery target, their eyes widened.

"Wait, did I read it right? Which arrow is this? It's so powerful." Someone couldn't help admiring.

The man was surprised for a reason, because he saw that on the archery target, an arrow directly penetrated the armor on the target, and was firmly nailed to the wooden board.

Ordinary arrows are difficult to penetrate armor in the hands of ordinary people, but this arrow not only penetrates armor, but also has the same momentum, and even penetrates three points.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, and when they saw the long tail feathers clearly, it was the arrow that Ruan Ji took out.Such a sharp weapon, if it is shot at a person, what kind of power would it be.

Someone took the arrow with great effort and looked at it carefully for a while.The others couldn't wait to see it. The arrow had passed through this experience without any trace of damage. They could say that they had never seen such an arrow.

Everyone changed their attitudes, "Master Xiangguo, this arrow is sharp, and we all agree that we can mass-produce such arrows to equip the Qin army. The unified military system that Lord Xiangguo said, the Qin army will use this kind of arrow, and its combat power will inevitably increase." will be greatly improved.”

Of course, Wei Su also saw the change in everyone's attitude. He also knew how powerful the arrow was, so he nodded, "Okay, you can continue to study and study. The shape, weight, length, and length are the most suitable ones. At that time, the armament The workshops produced them in large batches and used them to equip the army."

Tao Jin had been fascinated by the sight for a long time, but when he heard Wei Su's words, he saluted and said, "I will definitely settle this matter."

After finishing speaking, my heart was at a loss again, and I frowned. If I want to make these in large quantities, I need people.He glanced at Wei Su, can the sir really solve the manpower issue?

When Wei Su and the others came out from Ruan Ji's place, it was already late.Tao Jin looked at Wei Su with his eyes closed and rested, he hesitated to speak.

Wei Su opened his eyes, and asked casually, "What's the matter?" Tao Jin could feel Tao Jin's gaze even with his eyes closed.This person can't hide what's on his mind, if he isn't allowed to speak out, I'm afraid he won't be able to sleep tonight.

Tao Jin was a little embarrassed, and said with a smile: "It's nothing, the master said that to make such arrows in large quantities, manpower is needed... especially craftsmen... It's hard for us to find even ordinary workers, let alone skilled ones. Craftsman."

Generally, craftsmen are required for the manufacturing process. The skills of these people are passed down from generation to generation. How can ordinary people master it?

Wei Su propped his head on one hand, "Craftsman, I have already issued a decree to call craftsmen from all over the country to Shu. There is no need to rush this, and it will take some time for the implementation to take effect."

It turned out that the master had already thought of this point, Tao Jinxi smiled, and heard Wei Su continue to say: "It's just that even if all the craftsmen of Qin State are gathered together, and they are produced day and night, I am afraid that it is impossible to equip all the army of Qin State. "

The smile on Tao Jin's face froze, yes, how many craftsmen are there in Qin?How much armament does Qin's army need?Not only arrows, but also knives, halberds, axes and axe, all kinds of different weapons.

Mr. Wei intends to develop the armament workshop here into the first or only place for the production of armaments in Qin State.All armaments go out from here, so the amount of production is immeasurable.

And Mr. Wei has already said that in the next few years, almost all the people of Qin State will be soldiers, and there must be enough weapons to supply soldiers.

So, is it too late to train craftsmen?

Mr. Wei handed over the armament workshop to him, and he was determined to do it well.But now, he thinks that he is not capable enough to do the job, so he should tell his husband to find another capable person, and he can abdicate to make up for the virtuous.

After expressing his worries, Wei Su seemed to have seen through his thoughts, and said with a smile: "There is no one else for this matter except you."

"But..." Tao Jin didn't know what to say.

"Okay, nothing is difficult in the world if there is a heart. You don't have to be afraid, no matter how bad it is, there is my husband here, and I can always find a way to get over it."

These words reassured Tao Jin a little, and it was true, since the husband fully supported him, there must be a way to solve the current predicament.It's useless to worry about these things yourself, it's better to do your own things well.

"Let's go to the armament workshop tomorrow, and we'll talk about it if we have any questions." Wei Su closed his eyes again after finishing speaking.

Seeing this, Tao Jin didn't dare to say any more.Mr. has just come to Sichuan, exhausted all the way, without taking a short rest, he went to Mr. Duanmu's place non-stop.After a day's delay, it's late now, and my husband is already tired, how dare he bother?

In fact, Wei Su didn't really take a break, instead, he kept thinking about the question Tao Jin just raised in his mind.

In addition to the manpower problem, he felt that the production technology should also be improved.Like the arrows they saw, although they were only small objects, they had to be crafted manually because of the backward production methods.How much can you make in the end?There are not many Qin troops now, and perhaps they can still supply them.But in the future, if the Qin State really wants to raise hundreds of thousands or even millions of soldiers, how can it keep up?

So Tao Jin's worries were not unreasonable.

At present, it seems that there is only one way to improve the production method.But how easy is this?There is no doubt that the current low productivity can only be changed by the development of complex production equipment.Like improving fuel, smelting furnaces are necessary, and since it is a unified production and preparation, it is also necessary to invent molds and so on.There is a unified mold, which makes the production process easier. Even ordinary people can make it without any skills, and it is not easy to make mistakes.

Thinking of this, Wei Su smiled meaningfully.It is most appropriate to hand over the production equipment to Duanmu Song and the others. Anyway, they still have extra energy, so those who can do more work.

Putting the rest aside for the time being, after the field trip tomorrow, find out the problem in time, the most important thing is to find the problem, Wei Su made a decision in his heart.

In a small village in Shu, the men in the village were already up before dawn.Now is the slack season for farming, and there is nothing to be busy in the field.Boss Li, who was supposed to be idle, tied up his bunt clothes when he heard the sound of gongs and drums outside the door.

This willow whistle has been sounded every morning since the slack season came down.Boss Li was used to it, but when the sound rang out, his movements obviously sped up.

At just the right moment, Mrs. Li's daughter-in-law opened the door and came in. Seeing Mr. Li still in the house, she raised her eyebrows, "Why haven't you gone out yet? The gong at the entrance of the village has already sounded once. If you are late, you will be fined again. "

Boss Li hurriedly washed his face with cold water, "I know, I know, the gong sounded only once. Don't worry, we can make it in time."

After finishing speaking, he hurried out, and before leaving, he said, "Daughter-in-law, come back at night, and I will bring you meatloaf."

Mrs. Li stomped her feet, "What do you bring me? You train so hard by yourself, you can't go hungry. I can also fill my stomach with wild vegetables and grains at home. You just need to take care of yourself."

Boss Li has gone away, leaving only a figure from behind, and I don't know if he heard what his wife said.Seeing his flustered back, Mrs. Li couldn't help laughing when she thought of how he took out warm dough from his arms and carefully delivered it to her when he came back last night.

Boss Li has already strode towards the entrance of the village, and now the government has issued a decree that Qin must participate in training when the country is young and mature.Not to mention anything else, it just stipulates that all trainees have to take care of their food and fill their stomachs, and they can still have meat to eat every now and then.This is a treatment that is not available at home. The people who were reluctant at the beginning, everyone rushed to go in just two days.

Not far away, when passing a small courtyard, someone greeted, "Brother Li, did you go so early today?"

Boss Li saw the person clearly, and smiled naively, "Yes, if you don't go out again, the mother-in-law and aunt at home will scold you. Why are you so early?"

This person is from Lou Country who moved here before, and his name is Wu Xing.He and Uncle Wu were assigned to their village to settle down, and the two families were also honest and responsible.After getting acquainted now, I always greet people with a smile.

The villagers also took good care of these two families, in Li Zheng's words.Although he was a guest at first, but after a long time, he is also from Qin.Everyone is a family, and those who should help have to help each other.

Wu Xing said with a smile: "I also plan to clear out the gravel field in the east of the village, so that the seeds can be planted in the next spring. So I got up earlier."

Boss Li waved his hand, "That's fine, don't talk anymore, or it will be late." He said and ran away.

Wu Xing smiled and turned back into the house. He and his fourth uncle came here together. In the early stage, relying on the subsidies from the government and the help of the villagers, they survived the day.

The government promised that all the grain grown in the wasteland they reclaimed in the first three years would belong to them free of tax.Now the land he opened up has already grown a crop of grain. Although the yield is not as high as that of the ripe land, it is still enough to feed the family.Compared with when I was in Lou country, life is much easier.If things go on like this, in the future they will be in Qin, as long as they work hard, life will not be too bad.

Wu Wang, who was coaxing the child in the house, asked aloud, "Who are you talking to?"

"Who else? Brother Li just went to practice before going out. He passed by the door and said hello."

Mrs. Wu understood, and said in an envious tone: "It turned out to be him. They are so nice to talk about. I heard from Aunt Li that they take care of the people who take part in the training. Occasionally, they secretly hide and bring some back. It's a pity, you can't go, otherwise our family will have some pancakes to eat, after all, we are not from Qin, but outsiders."

Wu Xing chuckled, "How long have we only moved in now? It must be different, but don't worry, didn't the notice issued by the county magistrate say so? After three years, if we can complete the task, as long as we are willing, we will give it to us." If we acquire the nationality of Qin, then we will also become Qin people. If we work hard and become Qin people, we will naturally have such good things in our turn."

As soon as these words came out, Mrs. Wu sighed, and said quietly: "I don't know whether it is good or bad. I heard that the people who are training now will have to join the army if they encounter a war in Qin State in the future. I , I don't want you to go to war, so life is a bit more difficult and tiring, but it's safe anyway."

Wu Xinghun waved his hand indifferently, "It's still early, how can we tell what will happen in the future? Why do you think so much and have nothing?"

The two were talking when they saw Fourth Uncle Wu coming.Asked Fourth Uncle Wu to sit down, Mrs. Wu Wang poured him a glass of water, and Wu Xing asked him what he was doing here.

Wu Si frowned, "Don't you guys know?"

"Know what?" Wu Xing didn't know why.

Wu Si sighed, "Your fourth aunt heard the news somewhere that a workshop ten miles south of our village is recruiting workers, and she is arguing to go."

"What?" Wu Xing couldn't believe it, "Recruiting workers? Since it is a workshop recruiting workers, it is also recruiting men to work. Doesn't Fourth Aunt want Fourth Uncle to go for you?"

They had heard the government talk about recruitment before, but it was over.When they first came, they only wanted to open up their own land so that they could support their families in the future.What about recruiting workers? I have gone to work in the workshop, and where is the manpower to reclaim the wasteland?Is one-third of an acre of land better than that?So none of this has anything to do with them.

Wu Si shook his head, "If it's really arguing to let me go, it's fine, she wants to go by herself."