Among standard weapons, it’s actually hard to say which one is stronger.
Which one is more powerful, the Bailian Huanshou Sword or the Zhanma Sword?
In fact, the horse-cutting sword may not be more powerful than the Bailian Huanshou sword. One of them is suitable for cavalry and the other is suitable for infantry.
The same goes for other standard weapons. The sharpness, sturdiness, and even appearance all represent the quality of the standard weapon.
This is completely different from high-end weapons.
It is easy to distinguish the strength of top-grade weapons. Heaven-grade weapons must be stronger than earth-grade weapons, and earth-grade weapons must be stronger than Xuan-grade weapons.
A weapon forger who can forge heavenly weapons is definitely better than a forger who can only forge earthly weapons.
And a soldier-forging apprentice who can forge a horse-cutting sword must be better than a soldier-forging apprentice who can only forge a hundred-refined ring-headed sword?
This is not certain.
So Zhou Shu just said that there was a competition to see whose weapon was better, not whose weapon was stronger, good, and strong. There are still subtle differences.
As a weapon maker, Xiao Bufan naturally understands this truth.
Although they have the same surname of Xiao, Xiao Zongshui is an official with imperial examination background, while Xiao Bufan is a genuine weapon maker.
Zhou Shu did not underestimate the enemy, but he had enough confidence in the map of divine weapons.
"But than before, I have a request."
Zhou Shu looked at Xiao Bufan, glanced at Meng Jinguang and the other four Sikong, and said.
"What's the request?"
Xiao Bufan speaks without hesitation.
"If I lose, then Workshop Zero will have no value in existence. Just ban it."
Zhou Shu said, "You can even drive me out of the Forging Department."
"If you lose, Workshop Zero will naturally be banned!"
Xiao Bufan sneered.
"Workshop Zero is where I make my home and live. I have already staked it. Shouldn't you also stake something?"
Zhou Shu said, "It stands to reason that even if I lose the competition and can come up with a new weapon and pass the monthly workshop test, can you still ban my Workshop Zero?"
Meng Jinguang and others looked at each other. It was not convenient for them to talk now, so he winked at Xiao Bufan.
Xiao Bufan understood and sneered, "What bet do you want us to make?"
He didn't believe that Zhou Shu would win. As a weapons maker, he had condescended to cast standard weapons. How could he still lose?
"It's very simple." Zhou Shu raised the corner of his mouth and said, "If I win, if the weapons developed by my workshop zero need to be mass-produced in the future, all workshops must fully cooperate and cannot shirk the blame!" <
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"That's it?"
Xiao Bufan didn't even think about it and said coldly, "No problem."
Zhou Shu didn't look at him at all, but stared at Meng Jinguang and the others, "It doesn't matter what you say, you still have to agree with these Lords Sikong."
The faces of Meng Jinguang and others became a little ugly. Now the situation has changed from a monthly workshop test to a competition. Zhou Shu's words also make sense. Since there is a bet, then naturally both sides should put up the bet.
But they thought more than Xiao Bufan. Zhou Shu's words sounded simple, but if he really won, all the workshops in the Forging Department would have to cooperate with Workshop Zero, and the operating space here would be huge.
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"I agree, let's do it! Let's start the competition."
Yin Wuyou suddenly spoke.
Meng Jinguang and others were startled. They almost forgot that the biggest person at the scene was Da Sikong, not them.
When Da Sikong spoke, they could only listen.
Of course, it’s not certain what they will do afterwards.
Zhou Shu actually didn't think that much. He didn't care at all about the intrigues in the officialdom.
He made this request just because he didn't want the development of Workshop Zero to be hindered.
After all, if Workshop Zero develops well, there will be more places for him to take advantage of.
"Take orders!"
Zhou Shu cupped his hands at Yin Wuyou, then looked at Xiao Bufan, "You first, or me?"
"I'll go first, lest anyone say I took advantage of you!"
Xiao Bufan said coldly.
He walked straight to the nearby smelting furnace, stretched out his hand and grabbed it, and the hammer fell into his hand.
Zexiao Bufan is actually an excellent warrior!
The casting skills of a weapon-casting master are completely different from those of a weapon-casting apprentice.
Although the weapon-casting apprentice also pays attention to some skills, it is more of just hard work, while the weapon-casting master is the real skill.
Of course, Xiao Bufan didn't need to use all his skills to forge a standard weapon, but even so, everyone was amazed by it.
Zhou Shu also secretly sighed in his heart, Xiao Bufan didn't look like a very good person, and he really wasn't that good at forging weapons. He did have a few brushes.
This was the first time that he saw the Weapon Forger casting weapons with his own eyes. Although Xiao Bufan did not use any superb skills, as an expert, Zhou Shu could still see some of the Weapon Forger's secrets.
Weaponsmiths cast standard weapons, which are anti-aircraft cannons to fight mosquitoes. They are overqualified for their use.
In just half an hour, Xiao Bufan had completed the casting.
"It's your turn!"
Xiao Bufan unabashedly placed the standard long knife he forged on the table.
It was a long knife about four feet long. The curvature of the blade was very exaggerated, and there was a blood groove on it. At a glance, you could feel the evil force coming.
Zhou Shu nodded slightly, this was indeed a standard long sword that was not recorded in the standard weapon catalog of the Forging Department.
But if you think about it, it wouldn't be too difficult for the armorer to improve a standard long sword with a little effort.
It's just that they are generally too lazy to spend that thought.
Standard weapons made of different iron materials, no matter how strong they are, are just like that, and they are not worth the extra effort.
Zhou Shu walked to the smelting furnace step by step.
Compared with Xiao Bufan, his casting process is not ornamental at all. Every move is quite satisfactory and makes people feel sleepy.
In fact, Zhou Shu can also do the fancy things that Xiao Bufan does, but there is no need.
What’s the point of forging a standard weapon and making it so fancy?
When crafting weapons, what matters is efficiency, not beauty!
It’s not juggling!
Of course, the most important thing is that Zhou Shu is unwilling to reveal his martial arts skills, so he can slow down his casting speed.
After a full hour, which was more than twice the time it took Xiao Bufan, a weapon appeared under Zhou Shu's hammer.
This weapon is also a long knife. The blade is less than one meter long. The blade is straight and the tip is slightly upward. There are multiple blades from the tip to the back of the blade. The shape looks like a stick.
Like elegant feathers.
Xiao Bufan is a discerning person. When he saw the weapons forged by Zhou Shu, his pupils shrank slightly and his expression became a little solemn.
"My lords, this is my latest long knife, please appreciate it."
Zhou Shu placed the knife next to Xiao Bufan's long knife, raised his hand and said.
"Okay!"
Yin Wuyou clapped her hands and said, the joy on her face could no longer be concealed.
Judging from the appearance alone, the two knives are about the same, and even Zhou Shu's knife looks better.
If its sharpness and sturdiness are not so bad, Zhou Shu has a great chance of winning in this competition!
Yin Wuyou is not worried about Meng Jinguang and others making unconscionable evaluations. If they really dare to do that, Yin Wuyou will dare to bring these two knives to the court for evaluation by civil and military officials!
Of course, Meng Jinguang and others know Yin Wuyou's identity and are secretly trying to squeeze her. As long as they don't expose the leverage, it doesn't matter. But if you tell lies with your eyes open, you are handing over the leverage to others.
The expressions of Meng Jinguang and others were not very good, and they also secretly thought that something was not going well.
Zhou Shu is famous this week, and it turned out that he really developed a new weapon!
"Master Xiao, does this knife of yours have a name?"
Meng Jinguang walked to the table, first picked up the knife made by Xiao Bufan, looked at it, and asked.
"This knife is called Blood Killing. There are four blood grooves on the blade, which maximizes its lethality."
Xiao Bufan said, "This knife will be a killing weapon in the hands of someone who is good at using it!"
Meng Jinguang nodded to show his appreciation, "This knife is full of murderous intent. In my opinion, among the standard weapons, this knife's lethality is enough to be among the best."
The other Sikong nodded in agreement.
Xiao Bufan looked proud and glanced at Zhou Shu, his eyes full of disdain.
"This knife is really good."
Yin Wuyou said fairly, but immediately, she picked up Zhou Shu's knife.
If Xiao Bufan's knife looks murderous, then Zhou Shu's knife looks a bit ordinary. Apart from its beauty, it seems to be inferior to Xiao Bufan's knife in other aspects.
Just pursuing good looks?
If you only pursue good looks, it would be too easy to develop new weapons.
In the final analysis, weapons exist for killing, not for decoration.
"A knife is a weapon for killing. When making weapons, the most taboo thing is to put the cart before the horse. If you blindly pursue the beautiful appearance of the weapon, you will fall into the evil way."
Meng Jinguang said calmly.
Although he did not name anyone, everyone present knew who he was referring to.
Zhou Shu curled his lips and was too lazy to refute him. It was a mule or a horse, just take it out for a walk.
"Mr. Zhou, what's so special about your knife?"
Seeing that Meng Jinguang had no intention of asking, Yin Wuyou took the initiative to ask.
"The general marched south with courage and courage, his waist was crossed with a flying goose feather sword in the autumn water, the wind blew the drums and mountains and rivers moved, and the lightning flashed and the flag was high in the sun and the moon."
Zhou Shu raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said loudly.
"There is a unicorn in the sky. How can the ants in the burrow escape? When the peace comes, I will take off my war robes with the soldiers."
"This knife, named Qiu Shui Yanling Knife, is a waist knife developed by me after watching General Meng go to war. This knife is hard and sharp. Compared with the Bailian Huanshou Knife, it can display the changing power of the knife.
, hacking, slashing and stabbing, I can do it all!"
Zhou Shu's voice echoed on the field, and the whole place suddenly became a little quiet.
Even Xiao Bufan became a little silent.
The general marching south is brave and brave, with Qushui Yanfei Dao across his waist?
There is a species of unicorn in the sky, how can the ants in the cave escape?
This is a bit too much. We agreed to test the formation of soldiers, and if you play like this, you will get a bonus of impression points!