The only two calm people present were Lü Tu and Hu Delu, who knew the advantages of this compound bow.
At first glance, even a skinny little guy like He Cong can become an archer above average with the help of a compound bow.
What would happen if this composite bow were given to a soldier who was already skilled in archery?
Lu Tu waved to Tuoba Yue in the distance: "Come!"
Tuoba Yue had long noticed the power of the composite bow, especially since he had the blood of a nomadic people. Horse archery was ingrained in his bones, and he had long been extremely envious of it.
Hearing Lü Tu call his name, he strode over and called out, "Big Brother!"
Lu Tu took the composite bow from He Cong's hands, patted him on the shoulder and said, "From now on, you are also a master archer. If anyone laughs at you again, just use this as an excuse!"
"Thank you, sir!" He Cong finally realized that he was able to regain his lost self-esteem in front of everyone not because of anything else, but because of the opportunity given to him by Lü Tu.
Lu Tu handed the composite bow to Tuoba Yue and said, "Use it as you see fit."
As soon as Tuoba Yue took the composite bow, his eyes widened in surprise. He hadn't expected the bow and arrows to be so light.
Logically speaking, it should be very heavy, but thinking about it, it makes sense; even He Cong could pull it apart.
At this point, he naturally wouldn't shoot at the tree anymore. Since Lü Tu had given him a chance to demonstrate his archery skills, he was determined to make good use of it and show off his abilities in front of everyone and Lü Tu!
He grabbed three arrows, then without aiming anywhere, he drew the bowstring taut and aimed at the sky!
Just then, three wild geese flew overhead, and Tuoba Yue swiftly shot out three arrows, each striking a wild goose which fell into the crowd.
This truly gave the entire audience a tremendous shock once again!
Not only was the compound bow powerful, but Tuoba Yue's archery skills were also superb, and he could even fire three shots at once!
The villagers excitedly held the three geese high above their heads and presented them to Lü Tu like treasures, not forgetting to praise Tuoba Yue as well: "The squad leader's archery skills are truly amazing. The Wuhuan dogs would be scared out of their wits if they met you!"
Upon hearing this, Lü Tu laughed loudly: "Of course! Everyone, disperse. With this bow, our chances of winning will be greatly increased!"
Upon hearing this, the villagers felt incredibly safe and secure. In this chaotic world, having a paradise was like living in heaven for these poor people.
After the crowd left, Lü Tu asked Tuoba Yue, "You are a master archer, what do you think of this bow?"
Tuoba Yue stroked the composite bow with obvious affection, even more tenderly than when he was touching his wife: "Brother, I have never seen such a divine weapon. If I had this bow, I could take on three opponents on the grasslands, and they would not be able to get close!"
Lu Tu nodded. He knew that Tuoba Yue was telling the truth. If it was said that he could fight ten people at once, that would be pure boasting. The composite bow could indeed save a lot of strength and reduce one's physical exertion, but it did not mean that there was enough time to shoot many arrows.
The most terrifying thing about this thing is its power when it is organized into a unit. Hundreds or thousands of composite bow troops are a nightmare for the enemy.
What if you also attached a detonator to the arrow?
Thinking of this, Lü Tu looked at Hu Delu and said, "Old Hu, you did a really good job!"
Hu Delu chuckled and said, "Sir, please don't say that. The idea was all yours; I just followed it. Actually, you are the most capable one."
Lu Tu shook his head: "What I have is all theoretical knowledge, which is nothing compared to practice. Here's what we'll do: from now on, I'll appoint you as the head of the armory in Kuishan Village, and you'll receive a monthly salary of 10 taels."
Upon hearing this, Hu Delu's eyes welled up with tears. He had never imagined that one day he would have the opportunity to become an official. He immediately knelt down before Lü Tu with a thud: "Thank you, sir. My Hu family has been blacksmiths all our lives, I never thought..."
Lu Tu stepped forward and helped him up: "Hey, Lao Hu, we're so familiar with each other, why bother with this? This is all your real skill, you deserve it."
Hu Delu then stood up, wiped away his tears, and excitedly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lü Tu, saying, "My lord, rest assured, the Mo Dao has been completed. I only need to make the mold in advance, and I believe that we will soon be able to manufacture enough composite bows to equip the entire team!"
After listening, Lu Tu was filled with enthusiasm: "Good! If you don't have enough manpower, go to Mr. Xiao. The blacksmiths can be your apprentices, and you can select some idle villagers to assemble the parts. Try to make sure everyone has something to do."
"Understood, sir, please rest assured!"
At this moment, Tuoba Yue reluctantly pushed the composite bow towards him: "Big brother."
Lu Tu found his expression amusing and couldn't help but chuckle, saying, "You should keep it for yourself. A good horse deserves a good saddle, and this composite bow is meant for a sharpshooter like you."
Tuoba Yue was extremely grateful. After bowing, he immediately ran towards the training ground, eager to show off to Liu Yang, Nie Yun, and the others.
Lu Tu didn't really need a composite bow, since he could fire five shots in a row with a horn bow, which is why he never used refined iron to forge a composite bow.
Now all that's left to do is wait. With this thing, Lü Tu has even more confidence in his ambition to dominate the world.
He gazed at the southern horizon, his eyes deep, and said, "You dog emperor, you just wait."
Time flies, and another month has passed. In this month, Lu Tu has used up all the saltpeter and made it into a warehouse full of explosives and detonators. He has also arranged for people to guard it strictly, and all sparks are strictly prohibited in the vicinity. If anyone approaches with a torch, the guards will beat them up.
Over time, no one dared to pass by here anymore. This was the simplest and most direct method, but it was also the most effective.
After all, if so many explosives were accidentally detonated, it would be a catastrophic disaster for the village!
Hu Delu had already made more than 200 composite bows by this time, and Lü Tu had given them to the light cavalry in advance.
After all, the main role of heavy cavalry is to break up the enemy's formation, and before the charge, the main source of damage comes from the volley of arrows fired by light cavalry.
The days passed peacefully, and even Wang Miaoling and Jiang Wanyu discovered they were pregnant within a few days of each other.
In the midst of such peaceful days, one day, a messenger arrived from Wuchuan with a message. The messenger, looking anxious, delivered news that made Lü Tu frown: "My lord, Longcheng is besieged by rebels! Prince Duan hopes you can send troops to aid in suppressing the rebels!"
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