Chapter 2056 The destination of the magic weapon, the strong armor, the golden leopard and others
Similar to the situation of the Duan family in Dali, they first showed gentleness and appeasement, but in the end they still had to conquer and annex the countries that annexed their territory, and of course the Li family of Xia State. At the time when the Xiao and Tang Dynasties were aggressively attacking the Song Dynasty, they quickly captured Bianliang and coerced the Song Dynasty. During the period when Emperor Wai Chan abdicated, Li Qianshun, the leader of the Xia Kingdom, had also died of illness. He was given the posthumous title of Emperor Shengwen and the temple name of Chongzong, and was succeeded by his son Li Renxiao.
Originally, during Li Qianshun's reign, the Xia State had maintained a considerable military force. It temporarily joined forces with Xiao Tang to severely defeat the main force of the Jin Army. However, due to the growing power of the Qi Dynasty, the Xia State also sent envoys to Sichuan and Shaanxi to negotiate. , expressed his willingness to have good relations with Song Dynasty, but the purpose was obviously to maintain the situation of the Three Kingdoms in a tripartite state, so as to prevent the Qi Dynasty's power from growing and increasingly threatening the safety of the Xia Kingdom.
However, the Song Dynasty fell so quickly that it was unexpected. Instead, as soon as Li Renxiaofu succeeded to the throne, a large-scale rebellion broke out in the Xia Dynasty, instigated by the Khitan general Xiao Heda. Although the rebels were eventually put down, But the Xia Kingdom was also severely weakened. However, the Xiao Tang and Qi Dynasties had conquered the Song court. The country could only lower its posture to the lowest level and go to the country with the Qi Dynasty as its suzerain.
Li Renxiao, who advocated governing the country with Confucianism and reviving Buddhism, had an attitude toward the Qi Dynasty that was somewhat similar to the diplomatic strategy adopted by Goryeo in which a small country served a big country to preserve itself. He frequently sent envoys to pay tribute, which seemed to be as difficult as possible for the Qi Dynasty to find. There is no excuse to use troops against Xia.
However, according to detective reports, Xiao Tang has roughly determined that the hidden dangers in the Xia Kingdom that shook the country's foundation and even caused the disaster of annihilation are quietly sprouting. Until the time is fully mature, it is still necessary to promote industry and commerce and appease the country. The people, rectify the administration of officials, set up and arrange the officials and subordinates of the governors and counties in various places, so that the administrative system of the Qi Dynasty, which occupied the entire territory of the Song Dynasty, can indeed get on the right track.
Therefore, the Qi Dynasty entered the stage of recuperation and accumulation of treasury reserves.
Most of the generals in charge of troops and horses in various places prepare for war and train troops all day long, and the entire army is still not neglecting; the shipwrights and carpenters affiliated with the shipyards in various coastal military states are working in full swing every day, manufacturing various warships and equipping the navy; Qi Dynasty governs The mature war horses raised by various horse herders are also transported to various military departments in a step-by-step manner. The Daming Mansion is in charge of manufacturing ordnance, and in accordance with the regulations, the prefectural governors are in charge of manufacturing weapons, armor, and uniforms of military uniforms. In a weapons workshop belonging to the weapons supervisor, I saw a bellows next to a blast furnace blowing vigorously under the pull and push of several blacksmiths. The blast furnace caused the fire to rise straight up. Although the steaming heat wave hit my face, but now However, Tang Long, who was the military supervisor, still stood in front of the smelting furnace and carefully observed the color of the iron material changing at high temperature.
"It's done, the heat is just right now!"
Tang Long said suddenly, and then he and several blacksmiths picked up the iron tongs, and very skillfully picked up the red-hot iron materials from the furnace, then put them on the big iron pier, took off his clothes, and He lifted up his shirt to reveal his strong muscles. Tang Long spit into the palm of his hand and began to hammer it with his own hands.
"Dang!", "Dang!", "Dang!" and other sounds of gold and iron were very rhythmic. Tang Long repeatedly smashed the sledgehammer down in his hand. Although the heat in the weapons workshop was steaming, Tang Long soon became sweaty. The beads slid down, making his strong body seem to have a metallic texture, and the sparks flew out and splashed on Tang Long's pockmarked skin. He didn't even notice it. Not only was Tang Long accustomed to the heat of his best craft, he was also accustomed to the burning sensation of sparks when smelting forged iron.
Tang Long sometimes changed the hammer to hit, while the other hand kept firmly holding the iron tongs, and during the forging process, he only relied on visual inspection to continuously turn the iron. As he became more skilled in the craftsmanship, the hot iron gradually melted.
In the shape of a thick iron rod. This impetuous leopard always concentrates on making weapons and armor, and seems to have entered a state of forgetfulness. Several blacksmiths in the weapons workshop also came forward.
, paying attention to Tang Long's superb forging skills. Although he has seen it a lot in the past, he still can't help but be amazed and praise the Prime Minister's craftsmanship.
It was not until two or three hours later that Tang Long, who was already covered in sweat, wiped the sweat on his face. Although his arms were sore and numb, he still seemed to have some unfinished thoughts and said: "That's it for today, forged to this point."
One step has taken a hundred refinements without wasting it. The iron is so pure that even if it is polished to a sharp edge tomorrow, the sharp edges will not be blunted due to lack of heat."
"Brother Tang Long, we are all chief officers serving in the Ordnance Supervision, but today you are required to forge weapons yourself?"
After Tang Long heard this, he knew that the man who came was originally a general under the command of Fang La, a Manichaean sect in the south of the Yangtze River. However, because he was a blacksmith in the mountains of Shezhou and could also make weapons, he had been serving as his assistant in charge of building various weapons and armors.
Du Wei, who is now also serving as the weapons supervisor of the Qi Dynasty, immediately turned around and said with a smile: "What else can you do? Your Majesty, in consideration of the brotherhood of Juyi, promoted me to the position of weapons supervisor, but I am a rough man, even
Repairing armor and crossbows, checking the arsenal, collecting spears, arrows, arranging crossbows, blades and arrowheads, and even the duties of the armor have to be taken care of by the officials. I often have to worry about my brothers. I have to do it myself to be useful and happy.
.I was forging a weapon today, and it was because of Brother Lin Chong’s instructions that he caused the tip of the Zhangba Snake Spear to hit Bianliang and create a gap. He asked me to forge another one, and of course I will not neglect it at all.
There are also two brothers, Lu Zhishen and Wu Song. They have been in battle for a long time. They are also powerful weapons. They can split armor and cut armor. Many bones have been broken and they need to be repaired and forged. Not long ago, these two brothers were under the command of His Majesty.
Zhi went to Henan Mansion. Zhemo also had to use good iron and steel to forge the double swords. Not to mention the Zen staff, which had to be made according to the golden armor with a circle of wild goose feathers passed down from my aunt, aunt and brother's family. His Majesty once said
, with the treasured armor that I made after imitating the family heirloom of my aunt and brother, I can also teach many brothers who have gathered together to survive the war and return alive. Such a delicate craft, others can only try it, but I still have to do it myself.
That's why I feel at ease. As a military officer, you need to worry more about me, Brother Du Wei."
Although Du Wei, who was originally a blacksmith, was inferior to Tang Long in forging ordnance skills, he had made it clear in Water Margin that he was Fang La's confidant, and he had also served as Lieutenant Commander of the Buqin Army, and General of Cavalry.
, at least he has accumulated some experience in organizational management. Since he has sincerely surrendered to Xiao Tang, being Tang Long's deputy has long been a habit.
However, just as Du Wei smiled and said yes, Tang Long slapped his forehead and said: "Ah, yes, His Majesty also issued an edict to inform the Nufang Department, Jiafang Department, Mafang Department and other departments under the Ordnance Supervision.
Making clothing, armor, and weapons in accordance with the regulations, and drawing the minutes are just like the description of various kinds of weapons and weapons in the Song Dynasty's "Wu Jing Zong Yao", detailing the names of the weapons and weapons of the Song Dynasty and our dynasty, and the uses of the weapons and armor. I have been very busy in this half of my life.
We have also made weapons and armor, and this is scratching my itch. I will still have you, my brother, as my helper. At any rate, you and I are both happy and happy."
