Wang Can looked at Nibru and said solemnly: "City Lord, after the emergence of the Three Treasures of Ma Zhong, as long as someone discovers it, it will be extremely easy to imitate it. For the current Maiti City, this is a strategic weapon and must not be leaked. As long as the next
We once fought a battle with the army of Rhodes City, and we defeated the army of Rhodes City. Even if the Three Treasures of Horses were spread, it would have no impact. But before that, it must not be leaked. Otherwise, the army of Rhodes City would also be equipped with Three Treasures of Horses.
, we will lose our advantage.”
"Don't worry, military advisor, I know."
Nibulu replied solemnly, with a solemn expression on his face: "Everyone, I won't repeat the importance of the three treasures in the horse. Next, there will be troops stationed here. It's not that I don't trust you, but to prevent the leakage of the three treasures in the horse.
.When the next battle in Maiti City ends, the soldiers stationed there will naturally retreat."
Ming Sakyamuni said: "It doesn't matter, the city lord will arrange it."
The others also spoke one after another.
Everyone in the craftsman's workshop was oppressed by Rhodes City, and they all knew the consequences of the Rhodes City army's attack, so they all shared the same hatred and did not have any objections. On the contrary, they supported unconditionally.
Wang Can heard what everyone said and praised: "City Lord, the craftsmen in the workshop are all a group of loyal people. The city lord is really blessed to have such craftsmen in the workshop."
When everyone heard this, they all looked grateful to Wang Can.
They all appreciated Wang Can's words.
Nibru said: "What the military advisor said is true!"
After a pause, Nibulu said: "Now that the Three Treasures on Horses have been produced, we will proceed to mass production. All the cavalry in our Maiti City must be equipped with the Three Treasures on Horses."
"This is inevitable."
Wang Can nodded and answered.
Nibulu also proposed to enter the craftsman's workshop to see the process of forging the three treasures in the horse. Ming Sakyamuni readily agreed and took Nibulu and his party in. Although there are many processes in the craftsman's workshop today, they have already been completed.
It was no longer as smelly as before, and became much cleaner and tidier, which even surprised Nibru.
After reading it, Nibulu praised Wang Can very much, and then left the craftsman's workshop happily.
Wang Can stayed in the craftsman's workshop and arranged for the craftsmen to forge the three treasures in the horse alone. Then he called Ming Sakyamuni and said: "Old sir, now that the three treasures in the horse are on the schedule, a craftsman can forge them by himself. Next,
Let’s talk about forging swords.”
What Wang Can wants to forge is a chopper/horse/sword, which is more than three feet long, with a tang that is more than a foot long, and the head is a large ring sword.
Such a fighting knife weighs about fifteen kilograms.
For ordinary cavalry and even infantry, a sword weighing fifteen kilograms is still quite heavy. But when such a weapon is cut with one sword, the sharp blade falls, enough to cut off the sharp edge.
When Ming Sakyamuni heard this, he became excited and said, "Please give me advice from the military advisor."
Wang Can took out the manufacturing diagram of the sword.
This manufacturing diagram describes in detail the structure of the sword and the forging process. After Wang Can modified the bellows, he had enough firepower to stir-fry steel.
The so-called fried steel is to heat the pig iron until it melts or basically melts, then stirs it in the furnace, and uses the oxygen in the air to carbonize the carbon contained in the pig iron, thereby obtaining steel.
This new steelmaking process was indirectly described in historical records of the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
Volume 72 of the "Taiping Jing" records: "Let the craftsmen hit the stone and ask for the iron to smelt it and turn it into water. After that, let the good craftsmen forge it and it will become Moye (ancient sharp sword)."
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This is the earliest indirect description of the method of frying steel.
In the craftsman's workshop, there is a furnace, which is enough to stir the iron into wrought iron and into steel.
As long as enough steel is forged, it can be quenched multiple times and then the sharpest sword can be forged. Only in this way can steel knives be forged in batches. Otherwise, according to the ancient method, a knife must be continuously hammered and forged.
It is not easy to make a hundred-smelted steel knife, and it is even more impossible to make it in batches.
Only in this way can large-scale manufacturing be possible.
Ming Sakyamuni is an extremely experienced old craftsman and is extremely familiar with every step of forging. As soon as he saw the forging diagram given by Wang Can, he understood the subsequent steps. He was extremely shocked by this forging method, and even more expressions appeared on his face.
An expression of admiration.
"Wonderful, wonderful, really wonderful."
"Why didn't I think of that?"
"This method is really fantastic and very admirable."
Ming Sakyamuni looked at it and praised it.
After he thought about it carefully, he looked at Wang Can and said, "Military advisor, did you invent this?"
Wang Can said: "No, this is a forging method known to craftsmen in Shu in the far east. All craftsmen know this method. The difference is the proficiency of quenching and the quality of the quenching water used."
"I understand."
Ming Sakyamuni nodded, but said with emotion: "Compared to the Kingdom of Shu, our city of Maiti is like a primitive people."
Wang Can felt funny.
In his opinion, today's Maiti City is like a primitive people. The weapons here, the legal system here, the fighting here, and the living habits here are all inferior to those of Shu.
Wang Can asked: "The manufacturing diagram of the horse sword has been given. How many days will it take the old gentleman to forge the finished product?"
Ming Sakyamuni thought for a while and said: "The forging of a sword is not as simple as a stirrup or a horseshoe. I need experimentation and more time to master it, so it will take at least three days. After three days, I will take out the finished product and ask the military advisor to taste it.
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Wang Can said: "Three days is three days. In three days, it will still be morning. I will bring the city lord here. Whenever making a weapon or other objects, one principle is respected, and that is practicality. As long as the goods are carried out
By comparing goods, you can tell the difference."
"I will remember the military advisor's teachings."
Ming Sakyamuni cupped his hands and thanked him. He was very grateful to Wang Can for his wonderful idea.
Wang Can said a few words briefly and left.
Wang Can, who returned home, was finally able to rest for a while, but at this time, Nibru came again. When Wang Can saw Nibru coming, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he joked: "City Lord, how can I?"
It's easy for me to finish my work, so just be nice and let me rest. Once you come to my door, nothing good will happen."
Nibulu, however, was not polite. He lifted up his robe and sat down, saying, "A capable military advisor will do a lot of work. If I don't look for you, who can I look for?"
"you……"
Wang Can was so angry that he was speechless.
When he was away, Nibru handled things very well. Now in Mati City, he has become Nibru's royal adviser. Nibru has to go to him for everything. On the contrary, he is Nibru's confidant.
Mandras was free.
Wang Can should not only be happy, but also worried.
After all, this is Niburu's trust.
Wang Can said: "City Lord, tell me, what's the matter?"
Nibulu solemnly said: "Military advisor, although there is no shortage of food and money in Maiti City today, and we don't even have to worry about recruiting soldiers, today's Maiti City is still too small and not prosperous enough. Does the military advisor have a plan?"
, let Maiti City become prosperous, at least not like what it is now."
Wang Can smiled and said: "The city lord wants to prosper Maiti City?"
"yes!"
Nibru answered directly without thinking.
In his heart, he really wanted to prosper the city of Mati and make the city strong. This was Nibru's lifelong wish.
Wang Can said: "The city lord's idea is good. But it cannot be implemented now because Maiti City is in a storm. Anyone with a discerning eye knows that once the army of Rhodes City comes, Maiti City will fall into trouble.
Crisis. Unless the city of Maiti can win, any previous means of prospering the city of Maiti will be useless because they are difficult to implement."
Nibru said: "Whether the military counselor will implement it or not is another matter. But the military counselor must understand the specific strategy. Can the military counselor clear up my doubts first and give me a general direction?"
Wang Can said: "To prosper Maiti City, the most important aspect is strength."
"As long as you have strength, the surrounding businessmen will know that Maiti City is powerful, and they will naturally gather here. The reason is simple, Maiti City is strong, and if they take root here, they will not be affected by the war."
"This is fundamental."
"If there is not enough strength to protect us, businessmen will often be on tenterhooks, and it is impossible for big businessmen to come here."
"On the basis of sufficient strength, we can also introduce various policies to attract investment. For example, businessmen who come to Maiti City to do business can be exempted from taxes for one or even two years, or they can be given free land to operate."
"With multiple policies, people will naturally come."
Wang Can said: "Detailed arrangements must be made with sufficient strength before they can be pushed forward. What the city chief has to do now is to incite the people, make noise, and mobilize all the people to join the army, so that all the people and soldiers can cheer up for the next war.
prepare for."
"I see!"
After hearing this, Nibulu felt at ease.
Since Wang Can has enough ideas in his heart, it means that the future development of Maiti City will not be limited. This is what Nibru is most concerned about. What he cares about most is not how to operate in the future, but whether Wang Can has a way
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Wang Can thought of what would happen three days later, and said: "City Lord, the craftsman Zuocheng is forging new weapons. It is expected that the first batch of new weapons will be released in three days. At that time, the City Lord will bring Lu Qi and a dozen more weapons.
The sword is commonly used in the army, and new weapons must be experimented."
"good!"
Nibru nodded in reply.
At this moment, Nibru was filled with great expectations.
Nowadays, there are some new weapons in Maiti City, such as iron caltrops, three treasures in horses, and new swords. The strength of the army will be greatly improved, which is extremely beneficial to Maiti City.
Nibru said: "Thank you for your hard work, military advisor."
Wang Can smiled and said, "It's not hard."
Nibru said: "In three days, I will go to the craftsman's workshop."
Wang Can said: "Since the city lord has nothing to do, go and get busy. After working for so long, the city lord gave me a little holiday and let me have a good rest. After all, I am a meritorious minister."
Nibulu smiled, knowing that Wang Can was joking.
He smiled and agreed, then stood up and left. At this moment, Nibru felt extremely at ease and full of hope for the future battle that would determine the fate of Maiti City. (To be continued)
