It is five feet long and weighs about eight pounds. It looks like a standard Ganshou knife.
The blade is slender and straight, with a small inner arc, which can increase the strength when cutting. As for the stem, the design of this Ganshou knife is somewhat different from that of ordinary Ganshou knives, that is, it is longer and can
Use both hands to hold the handle. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, the stems of most Ganshou knives were held with one hand, which required high wrist strength and physical fitness of the user. The design of this Ganshou knife seems to have taken into account the use of the handle.
Because of the weak strength of the knife, the length of the knife stem was specially lengthened to make it easier to chop with both hands.
The reason why I chose this bamboo shoot is precisely because of my understanding of myself.
Cao Peng's body has not reached the level of holding a sword with one hand, and the eight-pound Ganshou sword cannot be sustained for long according to his current condition. In addition, there is another reason why he chose this Ganshou sword. The Hanhuan sword
It can be roughly divided into five types. In the first type, the head is made separately, and it is heated and hammer-forged and welded to the knife stem; in the second type, a gap as wide as the end of the stem is left in the head, and then welded to both ends; in the third type, it is still
The bamboo head is made separately, but is clamped at the end of the folded sword stem; the fourth type is the sword stem and the bamboo head are integrated, and then integrated with the blade, and then reinforced with nails; the last type is the whole knife is forged in one piece, and the bamboo gun is
There is a dragon and bird pattern inside the head, which is called a dragon and bird ring.
The Dragon Bird sword that Cao Ji bought for Wang before was the last one.
The one Cao Peng chose was the third type, with the bamboo head clamped at the end of the turned-back knife stem.
The first and second types of standard rice dumplings are the most common. The type of rice dumplings chosen by Cao Peng is a relatively rare type.
I learned blacksmithing from Cao Ji, and some basic knowledge was pretty good.
Cao Peng knew that the quality of the blades similar to this kind of clamped stems was generally outstanding. Although it seemed to be standard, it was actually specially made.
Since the sword stem technology in the late Eastern Han Dynasty was not yet mature, Hanhuan swords did not have papaya handguards.
Cao Peng held the knife in his hand, waved it twice vigorously, and nodded with satisfaction. The portion was just right! It was difficult for one hand, but it was just right for both hands.
Then, he found a piece of crochet in a pile of junk.
It is a small iron shield with a sharp thorn protruding from the middle, which can be used to push and kill the opponent. There are iron hooks extending from the top and bottom, which can hook the opponent's weapon. This is also the most commonly used auxiliary weapon of the Han Huan Dao.
But for Cao Peng, who wields a sword with both hands, this hook set seems a bit redundant. But the quality is good, and it should be useful for Wang Mai or Deng Ji to wear it.
After selecting the weapons, Cao Peng returned to the wooden shed.
Deng Ji was helping to blow the bellows. When he saw Cao Peng coming over, he just smiled and said nothing.
Normally, Deng Ji seems to be dull when looking at him, but in his heart, like Ming Jing, this guy is not a confused person.
His seemingly casual question just now made Cao Peng understand that this brother-in-law is a bright man. However, Cao Peng didn't know how to answer this question. It's good for everyone to know some things clearly, and there is no need to talk about it.
.So he nodded and smiled slightly.
"Eh?" Cao Ji took the bamboo slip, glanced at it, and immediately showed a look of surprise, "This knife is not bad at all...Peng'er, you have good eyesight."
Cao Peng chuckled but did not speak.
I saw a lot of good swordsmen in my last life, and I am a person with a story after all, so there is no need to show surprises.
"Well, this knife will be tempered in the furnace and it will turn out to be a pretty good knife.
Just leave it here. I'll help your brother-in-law repair the sword, and I'll repair it for you. By the way, go get some horse urine and bring it over, I want to sharpen it."
Cao Peng quickly agreed, picked up a wooden barrel, and walked to the stable.
Wang Mai is washing the horse in the stable...
Today, the Cao family has three horses in its stables. If they were placed in Jiyang County, it would be considered a middle-class home.
"Afu, which one do you want?"
"It doesn't matter... you ride Dahei, and let my brother-in-law ride Dahua. Give me that rogue horse. Anyway, my riding skills are not very good. It would be a pity to ride a good horse."
"Afu, do you think Huang She did it?"
Cao Peng smiled and nodded silently.
"What does he mean by recruiting his brother-in-law?"
"It's still hard to see what he's thinking now. Only in the past will it be possible to figure it out. That's why I want to go with my brother-in-law."
"Then what should we do now?"
Wang Mai said he was not afraid, but it could be seen that he was still a little nervous.
After all, for a boy who was only fourteen years old and had never experienced any big storms, this sudden change was enough to make him nervous and inexplicable.
Cao Peng glanced at him and picked up a bucket filled with horse urine.
"Hold your spear and spear tightly, and hold on to your steel knife. When the soldiers come, we will block it, and when the water comes, we will fill it with soil. We will see what tricks that yellow shot can do!"
After saying that, he took the bucket and left.
Wang Mai stood dumbly for a long time, then suddenly burst into laughter.
"When soldiers come, we will stop them; when water comes, we will fill them up with soil... Are those who are barefoot afraid of those who wear shoes?"
His spirits were suddenly lifted, and he felt more energetic after washing the war horses. Cao Peng smiled outside the stables and did not say anything. He was very relieved about Wang Mai, his brother. This guy is also very courageous, but he has not experienced the world.
.When he grows up and becomes more knowledgeable in the future, he will definitely be able to make a difference... At the same time, Cao Peng is still thinking about another very important thing. He has discovered that war horses these days do not have stirrups.
Naturally, there are no horseshoes. I am about to go to the barracks. Do you want to add these two items to yourself? With stirrups, you must be equipped with a high saddle. Will it be too eye-catching?
This kind of thing can't be hidden for long.
If it is properly equipped, it will not be hidden from the eyes of experts at all.
Forget it, let's put it aside for now... These things may seem simple, but they are undoubtedly huge progress for this era.
Use these things as much as possible in exchange for the greatest benefits.
Although this trip to Nine Girls City is likely to be a disaster, it is not worth taking out these killer weapons. It is not in your own interests!
"Afu!"
"exist."
As soon as Cao Peng returned to the wooden shed, Wang Meng called him out.
"Uncle, is something wrong?"
Wang Meng said softly: "Afu, do you know what is going on when you recruit your uncle this time?"
"I probably know a little bit about it."
There was no need for Cao Peng to hide anything in front of Wang Meng.
Wang Meng said: "Is it very troublesome?"
Cao Peng thought for a while, nodded and said, "Maybe it's a bit troublesome."
"Have you figured out how to solve it?"
"Let's take it one step at a time. I think this recruitment may not target my brother-in-law, but me... My brother-in-law just suffered an unreasonable disaster."
Wang Meng did not ask any more questions, but hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, and whispered: "Afu, you should know what happened to me in the past."
"Well, I know a little bit."
"Later, because Hu Tou was born, I quit and settled in Zhongyang Town.
However, I have kept in touch with some old brothers. They are now making a living in Fuyang Tufu Mountain, and it is said that they are doing well. There are sixty or seventy of them, in addition to twenty horses. They originally left Zhongyang Town.
At that time, I planned to take the tiger head to find them... If necessary, I can go there and find a solution with them. If I can't do anything else, killing is easy."
Is there such a thing?
Wang Meng was once the canal commander of Taiping Dao, so isn't his old brother a remnant of Taiping Dao, that is, a Yellow Turban thief?
The so-called pursuit of life is just a relatively implicit way of saying it. Cao Peng knew that those people should occupy the mountains to become kings and gather the people to become bandits.
With his eyes rolling, Cao Peng quickly made a decision.
"Uncle, find a way to contact them. I don't mean to use it immediately, but just in case, make preparations in advance."
"Well, I'll go to Fuyang early tomorrow morning."
Fuyang, also known as Tongbai County in later generations, is about five or six days' journey from Jiyang. It may be faster if you ride a horse.
"Then please ask uncle." Cao Peng thought for a while and then said: "In addition, after we leave, ask my father to dismantle the bellows and find a place to hide it. These things are all treasures for us to make a fortune in the future. If they are
If outsiders see it, there might be trouble."
"I can spare it."
In this way, the day passed unconsciously in the busyness.
After dark, the family gathered together to have a simple meal. King Deng Ji, Cao Peng, and the three of them got ready to set off.
Deng Ji took off his robe, put on a black turban, and wore a Zha armor.
The so-called Zhajia is an armor woven from earthen iron sheets, worn on the body like a vest. A piece of Zhajia weighs about twenty kilograms and can effectively provide protection. But for Cao Peng, Zhajia's
The weight was too heavy, so Zhang disassembled the earthen iron piece, dug out a piece of calfskin, and sewed it on the outside to become a pair of leather armor. The weight was more than half lighter, and it was just right for Cao Peng to wear.
Wang Mai picked up the snake spear and put the modified hook on his wrist, turning it into a hand shield.
Wang Meng took the horse out of the stable and parked it at the entrance of the courtyard.
Cao Peng and the other three were in high spirits and jumped on their horses outside the door.
Deng Ji was wearing an iron sword, while Cao Peng was straddling his head, holding a dragon bird, and sitting on the horse's back.
"Father, mother, the baby is leaving."
"When you arrive at Nine Girls City, you must be careful and don't conflict with others..."
Mother hands line, wandering clothing.
Even though Cao Peng was a human being in two lifetimes, he couldn't help but be moved by it.
"Mom, don't worry."
He turned around on his horse and said to Cao Ji: "Dad, after we go to Jiunu City, you should stop rushing to work. Anyway, Kuai Zheng didn't set a time limit. You can rest first and wait until we come back. If you have anything to do, please contact me."
Uncle Wang, please discuss it more. My sister is pregnant, and she needs more care from you and my mother...Uncle Wang, please do everything!"
Wang Meng smiled slightly and nodded in reply.
"Brother-in-law, let's go."
Deng Ji was on the horse and stretched out his hand to caress Cao Nan's cheek, "Anan, be careful, we will be back soon."
"Dad, take care of yourself!"
The king bought a horizontal spear and rode on it, bowing his body with his hands raised.
After the three said goodbye, they rode away.
In the night, the sound of horse hooves gradually faded away...
"Old Cao, let's go into the house.
The night wind is cold, and Ah Nan is still pregnant, so you have to be careful. Brothers and sisters, you and Ah Nan go back to the house first, I just want to talk to Lao Cao about something."
"Well, let's go back to the house!"
Mrs. Zhang supported Cao Nan and carefully returned to the hall.
Wang Meng and Cao Ji stood at the gate and exhaled heavily.
"Old Cao, help me find a knife and a spear."
"What do you want to do?"
"Afu wants me to do something. I have to go out tomorrow. I will definitely be back in fifteen days at most. Don't start working again until I come back... Remove the bellows and find a place to hide it. I guess,
This matter is not that simple, there must be trouble."
Cao Ji showed a solemn expression.
"What did Ah Fu say to you?"
"He didn't know very well, but it felt a little abnormal, so he proposed to go there with his uncle and grandson.
As long as Ah Fu is here, nothing will happen to my uncle and grandson. The most important thing we have to do is take care of this family, so that nothing happens when the children come back."
The two have known each other for many years and kept many things secret.
"I understand, I will give you weapons."
Cao Ji turned around and walked towards the warehouse, while Wang Meng stood on the doorstep, looking back at the direction where Deng Ji and the others had disappeared into the night.
