The craftsman's workshop is located in the south of the city, only a hundred meters away from the military camp and school grounds.
The craftsman's workshop covers a very wide area, about 100 meters long and 100 meters wide. In the center is the place where Mo Yan leads the craftsmen of the craftsman's workshop to forge weapons and armor, occupying 60% of the area of the craftsman's workshop; on the left is Pu Yuan's weapon
The workshop is specially used for testing new weapons and occupies 20% of the area; on the right is Ma Jun's Science and Technology Institute, a place specially allocated for Ma Jun to invent new gadgets, which also occupies 20% of the area.
The entire craftsman's workshop is divided into three parts, with the center bustling and noisy and the two sides sparsely populated.
Although Mo Yan brought craftsmen here, Hanzhong also lacked craftsmen.
When Su Gu served as the prefect of Hanzhong, he did not pay attention to the training of craftsmen. As a result, the craftsmen in Hanzhong had low skills and could only forge the most basic swords and armors. All the steel knives in Hanzhong were forged by the craftsmen brought by Mo Yan. In other words,
The entire craftsman's workshop is almost composed of craftsmen brought by Mo Yan. The original craftsmen in Hanzhong became apprentices and learned how to forge new-style steel knives.
When Mo Yan received the news that Wang Can was coming, he immediately took Ma Jun and Pu Yuan to wait outside the door.
He knew Wang Can was coming and was very happy.
In the past, Mo Yan lived in seclusion and focused on forging weapons, but he was restricted by materials and money. He had ideas for many things, but could not realize them because he had no resources and financial support. Now, all the resources in Hanzhong are at Mo Yan's disposal, so there is no need to worry about money.
Regarding the problem, Mo Yan, Ma Jun and Pu Yuan were like a fish in water, and their life was very smooth.
"I'm coming!"
Mo Yan saw the carriage stopping at the entrance of the craftsman's workshop and immediately went to greet it.
When Wang Can got off the carriage, Mo Yan, Ma Jun and Pu Yuan bowed respectfully to Wang Can. Wang Can waved his hands and led a group of people to the craftsman's workshop. As he walked, he asked: "Mr. Mo, craftsman
How is the workshop going?”
Wang Can did not directly ask about Lian Nu, but about the craftsman's workshop.
This is also a means to show that Wang Can cares about the craftsman's workshop and attaches great importance to it.
After hearing Wang Can's words, Mo Yan said excitedly: "Reporting to my lord, the craftsman's workshop currently has thirty craftsmen who are skilled in forging steel knives, and three hundred apprentices who are learning forging. All the people in the craftsman's workshop are working together and working hard.
Study and strive to forge more good weapons for your lord."
Wang Can nodded and praised: "The development of the craftsman's workshop is inseparable from Mr. Mo's efforts. Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Mo. I have also heard people say that although Pu Yuan and Ma Jun have outstanding abilities and have their own specialties, they cannot do research together."
When I was young, I was obsessed with it and rarely managed the affairs of the craftsman’s workshop. Without Mr. Mo taking charge of the overall situation, the craftsman’s workshop would not have been able to develop to its current level.”
After Mo Yan heard this, his wrinkled old face glowed brightly.
When Ma Jun and Pu Yuan heard this, they smiled awkwardly.
Both of them have their own interests, Ma Jun is obsessed with inventions, and Pu Yuan is obsessed with forging steel knives. They rarely manage the affairs of the craftsman's workshop, and Mo Yan handles almost everything.
Wang Can and Mo Yan talked for a while, then changed the topic and asked: "Mr. Mo, Mr. Zhong De said that the craftsman's workshop invented a new type of repeating crossbow, is it true?"
Mo Yan nodded and said, "That's true!"
Wang Can was overjoyed when he heard this, and laughed and said: "Okay, with the Liannu, Hanzhong has added a powerful weapon. Mo Lao's skills will last forever."
Mo Yan shook his head and said: "My Lord, the new continuous crossbow was invented by Deheng after observing Qin Nu and based on Qin Nu. This is Deheng's credit."
Wang Can didn't care about this, as long as he invented the repeating crossbow, he said with a smile: "Deheng has done a lot of credit for inventing the new repeating crossbow. However, although Deheng has made great contributions, without Mr. Mo taking charge of the overall situation, Deheng can't be distracted.
The merits of Mr. Mo cannot be erased."
After hearing this, Ma Jun nodded in agreement.
For Ma Jun, a good environment is very important.
In order to invent and make a good idea, it not only requires financial support, but also requires countless energy. If Ma Jun has to manage the affairs of the craftsman's workshop as well as invent and create, it will be difficult to devote all his energy to it.
Let’s focus on inventions. It’s really difficult to manage a craftsman’s workshop well and make inventions at the same time.
This is the truth. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
A group of people came to Ma Jun's Science and Technology Institute, where there were all kinds of new gadgets, all conceived by Ma Jun.
Wang Can walked to the place where the repeating crossbow was placed, picked up the repeating crossbow, looked at it carefully, and then asked aloud: "Deheng, how powerful is the repeating crossbow you invented?"
Ma Jun replied: "My lord, this repeating crossbow is an improvement on the Qin crossbow. It is light, flexible and easy to carry. The attack power is also very strong. It can penetrate gold and crack stones within ten feet, and an arrow can pierce the throat within thirty feet. As long as
Use a repeating crossbow to aim, and you will always hit the target without any accidents. Unlike a bow and arrow, a repeating crossbow does not require arm strength. Regardless of whether you are a strong or a weak person, you only need to install the arrows, trigger the mechanism, and you can launch.
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Wang Can asked again: "How many arrows can be fired at one time?"
Ma Jun replied: "Five branches."
After hearing this, Wang Can thought about the Zhuge Liannu. It was rumored that the Liannu invented by Zhuge Liang could fire ten bows and arrows at once, which was extremely powerful. After a moment of silence, Wang Can asked again: "Deheng, can't you?
Fire more arrows, eight? Or ten?"
Ma Jun shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said: "My lord, after the crossbow is forged, the arrows used are all exclusive iron bow arrows, with specific lengths and thicknesses. Once there are more than five bows and arrows, they cannot be fired at once."
After a pause, Ma Jun continued: "It is not impossible to fire ten bows and arrows, but the existing repeating crossbow needs to be modified so that the repeating crossbow can accommodate ten bows and arrows. The weight and size of the modified repeating crossbow are
There will be big changes, probably not conducive to light portability.”
After Wang Can heard this, he also nodded.
To ensure that the repeating crossbow can fire ten arrows in a row, all aspects must be improved, and it is definitely not suitable.
Wang Can suddenly asked: "Deheng, does Lian Nu have a name?"
Ma Jun replied: "I don't have a name yet. Since the lord is here, please give me a name."
Wang Can thought for a while and said: "Since you made the repeating crossbow, I will name it after you. From now on, this repeating crossbow will be called 'Ma Junnu'."
After hearing this, Ma Jun became excited and a look of joy appeared on his face.
It is undoubtedly the greatest honor to have your own name become the name of a weapon.
Mo Yan stood aside and saw Ma Jun was stunned, so he hurriedly thanked Ma Jun and said, "Thank you, Lord!"
Seeing this, Ma Jun also quickly thanked Wang Can.
Mo Yan's eyes flashed and he said: "My Lord, since we have the Ma Jun Crossbow, please name the steel knives used by the soldiers!"
Wang Can glanced at the three of them, nodded and said: "The steel sword was forged by the three of you. It would be too arrogant to give an order after you. I think it will be named after the Chinese character 'Han'"
"The name 'Han Dao' not only means Hanzhong, but also means the Han Dynasty. What do you think?"
Mo Yan, Ma Jun and Pu Yuan looked slightly disappointed, but they still thanked them: "Thank you, Lord!"
No matter what, it is good that the forged steel knife has a name and can be passed down through the ages.
Wang Can looked at Ma Jun and asked: "Deheng, how many repeating crossbows have been produced so far?"
Ma Jun raised his index finger and shook it.
Wang Can said happily: "A hundred handles were made?"
Ma Jun shook his head and said: "My lord, the device of the repeating crossbow is very delicate. If you want to make it in large quantities, it requires the joint efforts of many people. It took me a month to make ten repeating crossbows. This is already the fastest."
It’s faster, and other craftsmen in the craftsman’s workshop don’t know how to do it, so it’s very time-consuming to make more repeating crossbows.”
Wang Can thought for a while, and the battle with Liu Yan was about to begin. Creating a repeating crossbow in a short time would undoubtedly enhance the strength of the 'Langya'.
Therefore, Wang Can ordered: "Deheng, I will give you ten days to make a hundred repeating crossbows within ten days. The manpower and resources of the craftsman's workshop are at your disposal. No matter what, you must make one hundred repeating crossbows within ten days."
mission accomplished."
Ma Jun looked bitter and said, "My lord, you are trying to force someone into a difficult situation!"
Wang Can shook his head and said: "If there are difficulties, we must work hard to overcome them. I am confident that you can complete the task within ten days."
Ten days is already the maximum limit given by Wang Can. Now that the war with Liu Yan is about to break out, Wang Can cannot delay the time for too long.
Ma Jun smiled bitterly and could only bite the bullet and agree.
Wang Can asked again: "Mr. Mo, how is the forging of the steel sword going?"
Mo Yan said: "Lord, don't worry, as of last month, the weapons of the Hanzhong Army have been replaced with new ones. The weapons of all soldiers have been replaced by 'Han Dao'. Even the 800 soldiers in the barracks under General Zhao's command, everyone has
Equipped with a Han Dao."
Wang Can nodded and said, "Let's go and see the craftsmen forging Han knives."
After saying that, the group of people walked towards the craftsman's workshop.
The temperature in the weapon-forging room was very high and stuffy. All the weapon-forging craftsmen were shirtless and bare-chested. When they shouted and swung the hammers, big beads of sweat kept coming from their bodies.
It seeped out, sweating like rain, soaking the clothes underneath, and it was very hot.
Walking in the house, the sound of tinkling sounds kept ringing.
Wang Can walked inside and expressed condolences to the craftsmen who were forging weapons.
After walking around, Wang Can found that everyone was working alone, so he asked: "Mr. Mo, there are three hundred apprentices and thirty craftsmen here. How long does it take for an apprentice to forge a weapon by himself?"
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Without thinking, Mo Yan said: "Those with outstanding talents can start training in one year, and those with less talent can start training in three years."
After Wang Can heard this, he felt a severe toothache.
It actually takes three years to train a craftsman, which is really too long.
After a moment of silence, Wang Can said: "Old Mo, what do you think of this? Why not divide the three hundred apprentices into ten groups, for example, and let them learn a technique, and some of them are responsible for calcining.
, some people are responsible for the cooling of the weapons. Everyone is assigned a job and performs their duties. Wouldn't it be possible to increase the speed of forging steel knives in an assembly line like this? "
After hearing this, Mo Yan squinted his eyes slightly, his cloudy eyes flashing with light.
After a long time, Mo Yan said with emotion: "My lord, the method you mentioned is indeed feasible and can also increase the speed."
At this point, the look on Mo Yan's face became serious and he said in a deep voice: "This method is okay for a short time, but using it for a long time is undoubtedly an undesirable method. If every apprentice only knows a little
Skills, if things go on like this, there will be no forging masters like Ou Yezi and Ganjiang. Because no one has learned all the forging methods and cannot forge better weapons. Therefore, this method is desirable on the surface, but it cannot be used as a long-term solution.
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After Wang Can heard this, he was also horrified and moved.
Touching the stubble under his chin, Wang Can suddenly smiled.
Seeing this, Mo Yan asked: "My lord, why are you laughing? Could it be that you said something wrong?"
Wang Can smiled and said: "What Mr. Mo said is correct, but Mr. Mo misunderstood one thing. We can serve as corvees to the common people. During the war, we separate the apprentices and perform their duties. Hurry up.
Make weapons. When there is a truce, resume it and let all the apprentices learn all the forging methods. This will not have any impact."
Mo Yan put his hands on his hands and smiled and said: "My lord is wise, I admire you!"
Wang Can smiled and said: "Okay, hurry up and make the repeating crossbow. I will send someone to pick it up in ten days."