Chapter 121 The Killer
Even Nangong Min, who has killed countless people, shook his head when he saw such a sinister weapon.
I don’t know whether this weapon is powerful or not, but it is very harmful to people.
But what's the matter? I like it so much.
This hammer was a bit difficult to make. The three brothers Bai Li and Li Mu looked at the blueprint and talked head to head for a long time before they finally understood it.
"With such a magical weapon, our army will surely be able to display its might. Why should we fear the invasion of the Western Laotian army?"
"The hammer weighs sixty kilograms. Not everyone can lift it!"
The long sword that Bai Li specially made for himself weighed eighty kilograms, and only three of this kind of swords were made.
Considering that ordinary people could not lift it, it was later changed into an ordinary long sword weighing more than ten pounds. However, the sharpness is the same, and the blade can cut iron like mud, just the weight is different.
Because this hammer has so many mechanisms inside, its weight cannot be reduced any further, so it can only be used by people with great strength.
Nangong Min ordered one before the hammer was even made.
Although he was able to wield an 80-jin long sword with ease, he could not hold it for long. A 60-jin iron hammer was more suitable for him.
The Li Mu brothers understood the blueprint and immediately took people to the forge to start work. Hao Gong would lead the people in the forge workshop.
Then Bai Li took out the blueprints of the Eight Ox Crossbow and the Dragon Feather Crossbow and discussed with Hao Gong and his assistant how to make a repeating crossbow.
Nangong Min took the drawing in one hand and looked at it carefully, his eyes burning.
"This blueprint is a major improvement over the previous one. This Eight Oxen Crossbow, also known as One Spear, Three Swords and Arrows, has a range of up to 450 feet."
The three of them were silent, followed by ecstasy.
What is the concept of 450 zhang?
They had never heard of a crossbow with such a long range!
It’s so far away, I’m afraid I can’t even see the target clearly?
Bai Li began to introduce: "The Eight Ox Crossbows have iron leaves as feathers. They release three slightly smaller arrows on each side. When all the arrows are fired simultaneously, any fortifications they hit will be destroyed, and buildings will fall to the ground."
Bai Li glanced at the men and continued, "This crossbow can also be equipped with a treadle to fire arrows. It's definitely a powerful weapon for attacking cities and destroying fortifications."
The three of them were already numb from hearing this. If there really was such a magical weapon, what would their Great Zhou be afraid of?
Even the largest Simon army can defeat him!
"The Peg Arrow is a large crossbow arrow, its shaft made of fine iron and extremely hard.
During sieges, these arrows were shot from the Eight Ox Crossbow, and the arrows would penetrate deep into the city walls, leaving a section of the shaft and feathers exposed. The siege soldiers could then step on these shafts to climb the walls.
Nangong Min's eyes were shining, and his gaze was so hot that it almost melted her.
Bai Li felt it necessary to cool him down.
"However, this crossbow is a heavy crossbow and requires several soldiers to operate it simultaneously."
"Such a weapon is a killer whether defending or attacking a city. It's normal for more people to operate it."
The three were ecstatic and immediately asked about the details of how it was made.
Bai Li brought over the blueprint for the Dragon Feather Crossbow. "Look, the Dragon Feather Crossbow is similar to the Eight Ox Crossbow, but it's a smaller version. It can be fired with one hand, or with two hands for continuous firing."
"Great! One light, one heavy; one far, one close. Combined and coordinated, they're invincible!"
Nangong Min saw that Bai Li was no longer the quirky little girl, and a sense of awe and admiration welled up in his heart.
How can that little brain be so smart to come up with these magical weapons that have never been seen or heard of?
"Why are you looking at me like that? Let's get moving. Otherwise, what will we use to train the recruits?"
"Let's do it! From now on, we should build the Eight Ox Crossbow and the Dragon Feather Crossbow. These weapons can attack from a distance and kill many times more enemies. Let's put the close-combat weapons like long swords and spears on hold for now."
Nangong Min gave the order and then said to Wu Daniu, "Recruit more soldiers and craftsmen. Hire all the experienced people you know. The number of people in the armory should be increased to more than 500."
Wu Daniu scratched his head and said in embarrassment, "But this... the ordnance engineer hasn't returned yet, so I can't make the decision."
"Then from now on, the ordnance engineer will be replaced. You, Wu Daniu, will be the ordnance engineer. Cooperate fully with Captain Bai and the others in forging weapons. Anyone who dares to slack off will be killed without mercy!"
"Can……"
"Why, a major general like me can't dismiss an ordnance envoy?"
"Do you want me to bring out the gold medal bestowed by the Emperor himself?"
Bai Li took a step forward, forcing Wu Daniu to retreat repeatedly.
"I dare not, I dare not, did you all hear me? From now on, I will be the ordnance engineer, and you must all listen to me, not to that powerful person!"
Wu Daniu glared at them with his eyes wide open, and he looked quite majestic, like a little leader.
"Yes, I will listen to Master Wu."
"Don't call me sir, just call me Wu Daniu!"
"That won't do. How about I call you Wu Tou'er?"
"You're the one with no head! Why does your mouth stink so badly?"
The short soldier who wanted to flatter him but ended up hitting the wrong horse touched his head and muttered softly, obviously he had not yet reacted.
"I'm not wrong, am I? The one with the surname Li is called Li Tou'er, and the one with the surname Wu is called Wu Tou'er..."
Bai Li couldn't hold it back any longer and burst into laughter.
"I'm telling you guys, what are you all doing together during Chinese New Year?
There's not even a guard at the door. If you lose your weapons, even your lives won't be enough to compensate you!"
Suddenly, a domineering voice came from the door, rough, fierce and extremely unpleasant.
"Hua...Hua Dali?"
Oh, it's true that when you mention Cao Cao, he appears. Unfortunately, he arrives a little too late.
"Did you become stupid just because of the New Year? Are you going to die by calling me by my name?!"
"Master Hua, Master Hua Dali, you are so majestic!
Even the emperor doesn't have the right to take someone's life at will. You're so shameless! Are you planning a rebellion?!"
Nangong Min looked at Hua Dali's arrogant face and suppressed his anger.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Nangong Min asked Wu Daniu to inform everyone that they must arrive at the Qibing Workshop on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. When he arrived on the fifth day, everyone was there except Hua Dali.
Today is the tenth day of the lunar new year. How can he have the nerve to act so arrogantly at this time?
"Greetings, Major General. I was blind and didn't see you just now. I deserve to die."
"You are indeed guilty of a thousand crimes. I told you to go to work on the fifth day of the new year, but you only showed up now. It seems that your official rank is higher than that of the emperor!"
As soon as he showed up, Bai Li started to dislike him.
This person is arrogant and looks down on everyone. You can tell at first glance that he is not a good person.
"Where did you come from, little girl? How dare you come to my weapons workshop and act wildly?!"
"Come on, beat her up and kick her out!"
Wu Daniu and others were worried about him. They had told him that the person who came to take charge was a young girl named Bai who had a gold medal bestowed by the emperor. Why didn't he take it seriously?
Now they want to kick him out. It’s all over. He just lost his official position, and now he’s afraid he can’t even enter the arsenal!
After Hua Dali shouted, no one took action. He glared at Wu Daniu and went straight for him.
"Wu Daniu, are you deaf? Or are you too bold to obey my orders?"
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