The Maojin knife from the late Jin Dynasty

Chapter 155 Armor Riding Equipment
Liu Tai quickly summoned Jie Fei and looked at his dark circles under his eyes and his slightly high hairline, feeling a little unbearable in his heart.

But Liu Tai quickly killed this unbearable person. After all, it was Jie Fei who worked hard, and he was the one who benefited!
Liu Tai couldn't help but said to Jie Fei, "Thank you for your hard work. I'm afraid I didn't sleep again yesterday!"

"Mr. Xie is concerned. Yesterday, we were testing the assembly yield of the Pili car produced according to the parts assembly line, and conducting all performance tests, so we slept a little late!" Jie Fei said to Liu Tai.

"Has the modular assembly line for this batch of Pili cars been completed?!" Liu Tai couldn't help but feel happy when he heard the good news, and asked Jie Fei, "How is the quality of the finished product?"

"The assembly yield is about five layers, and the throwing distance is not as good as what I made by myself. Next, we need to carry out comprehensive debugging work. Even the stones used for throwing stones still need to be polished and adjusted!" Jie Fei Tell the truth.

"It's okay. You first make five hundred of them and give them to Yang Yao. Tell Yang Yao to organize people to use these catapults to death until the catapults wear out. Let's first see where the limits of these thunderbolt vehicles are."

Liu Tai said calmly, "Then you send people to record the problems encountered by these catapults and make modifications.
Don't be afraid of making mistakes. Your task is to constantly discover the imperfections of the equipment and then continuously improve them.

In addition, for parts where wear and tear often occur, multiple configuration points of accessories can be noted. "

"Yes!" Jie Fei didn't expect Liu Tai to be so grand, so he replied excitedly.

For a project technician like him, what he likes most is having a Party A who is willing to spend resources on himself to try.

However, Jie Fei quickly came to his senses, looked at Liu Tai and said, "General, are you looking for me today?"

"How is the improvement of the steel filling method?" Liu Tai asked Jie Fei this question first.

However, Jie Fei's face couldn't help but fall, and he could only lower his head and said:

"Although I have the "Knife Inscription" written by Wang Can as a reference, in the end I can only keep trying with pig iron and wrought iron.

Although there is a direction, if the technology is to be truly mature, it will have to wait until at least next year. I am afraid we cannot count on this technology this year! "

"Yeah!" Liu Tai nodded when he heard this. No matter what, he had some expectations.

Liu Tai said, "If this is the case, then if we want to get rid of impurities in this year's pig iron, we will have to use hundreds of steelmaking methods!"

"Please forgive Jie Fei for being incompetent and unable to relieve the general's worries!" Jie Fei knelt down decisively.

When Liu Tai saw this scene, he quickly helped him up and said:

"Don't talk nonsense. With so many things on your hands, it's not easy to be able to give an accurate answer next year.

I was just thinking, with all the hundred-refined steel forged this year, apart from the replacement of ordinary weapons, how many full-body armors and equipment do you estimate can be forged with the extra steel?
By the way, it’s best to shoe the soles of the horses’ feet. "

After discovering that it was impossible to make Liu Xia Cavalry comparable to Red Blood Cavalry through normal methods, Liu Tai planned to take a shortcut, no!It's overtaking on a curve.

"Do you want to be armed to this extent?!" Jie Fei was a little stunned when he heard Liu Tai's words.

He had never thought of such a cavalry, such a monster, Jie Fei even didn't know how to describe it.

Liu Tai nodded and said, "Follow me to find Liu Xia, measure the size of the cavalry and soldiers, calculate the specific load-bearing capacity of the cavalry, and estimate how much full-scale armor can be produced by giving him all the steel and high-quality armor." Armored cavalry!"

"My subordinates understand!" Jie Fei doesn't understand the battlefield, but Jie Fei understands that Liu Tai is the undefeated God of War on the battlefield. Since Liu Tai said this, then Liu Tai's decision is absolutely correct.

Liu Tai didn't say much, and took Jie Fei into the military camp where Liu Xia was training. He looked at the cavalry that Liu Xia was training and summoned Liu Xia over.

Liu Xia did not dare to delay at all. After seeing Liu Tai, he immediately came over to salute.

Liu Tai said, "I asked Master Jie to come here today to forge exclusive armor for your cavalry!"

"Thank you, General!" Liu Xia did not expect that Liu Tai valued his army so much, and he was touched and ashamed.

To be honest, although Liu Xia also worked very hard to train the cavalry, he hoped to avenge his disgrace when he met Qi Hong again.

But Qi Hong knew very well that if his cavalry met Qi Hong's red-blooded cavalry next time, he might not be able to defeat them.

But so what, just fight Qi Hong with the belief that he will die.

This time, at least before his death, he must not let the Red Blood Cavalry affect Liu Tai's overall planning, otherwise how could he be worthy of the Duke's attention and kindness.

And Liu Tai said, "Listen to me first, the new cavalry is different from the current assault cavalry.

All cavalry are covered in armor. When you appear on the battlefield, ordinary infantry cannot resist them.

Your only mission is to break the formation. Even if you die, you must die on the way to break the formation.

Basically, when you show up, either we will be defeated or the other party will be defeated! "

"Follow the order!" After hearing Liu Tai's words, Liu Xia had a very clear understanding of his position!
Liu Tai knew very well that although the army was attacking in detail in his overall strategy, the purpose was just to attract all Wang Jun's troops and then create opportunities for his navy to send troops.

But even if it is a detailed attack, there must be a threat to the opponent, or even the possibility of truly defeating the opponent, before he will engage in a complete decisive battle with the opponent.

After all, if something goes wrong with the Navy's compass at sea, encounters a typhoon, or even gets stranded... Even with the involvement of the Su family, there are too many possibilities for the Navy to have problems at sea.

I hope that the navy can bring surprises, but I will never put all my chips on the navy!

Moreover, when he knew that the navy's plan was going smoothly and delayed Wang Jun, or when Wang Jun knew that the navy was attacking his home base and he would definitely pursue him, the other party might turn around and fight directly with him.

Therefore, he must have a trump card, a tactic that can make the final decision at a critical moment.

Of course, in the final analysis, the output of Bailian Steel is limited. Not to mention that if you want to change the entire army, even if it is just a war department, it is not enough.

Therefore, I can only use these hundred-refined steel on the legions that are most likely to create miracles on the battlefield.

To a certain extent, heavy cavalry is his best choice, and it may also be his only choice.

After about a while, Jie Fei came back, saluted Liu Tai and Liu Xia and said:

"For the information of the Duke, I went to measure the weight of General Liu's soldiers and the weight of the horses. If the horses and soldiers are armed according to the general's idea, then with the forging efficiency of hundreds of steel-making this year, it can probably arm thousands of soldiers. People around you!" "Only a thousand people?" When Liu Xia heard Jie Fei's words, he felt a little unbelievable.

"Reducing another two hundred units and equipping eight hundred armored soldiers will be enough. The saved hundred steel smelting will be used to make weapons such as horse swords and sabers!" Liu Tai said to Jie Fei, "Before winter, put these armors and weapons into use." Build it and give it to the chief to train!"

"I have my order!" Jie Fei heard this and quickly saluted Liu Tai.

Liu Xia came back to his senses and said to Liu Tai, "General, what you mean is that only these [-] cavalry will be on the battlefield?!"

"When going to the battlefield, one soldier needs two auxiliary soldiers, so you still bring an army of [-].

But originally a rider had one war horse, and now a cavalryman had a war horse and an auxiliary horse. In other words, there must be at least [-] war horses.

Except for some of the extra war horses that will be selected for breeding, I will give you the rest as necessary losses for training! "

Liu Tai looked at Liu Xia, went up and patted Liu Xia on the shoulder, and said seriously,

"You have seen the strength of the Red Blood Cavalry. You lost the last time we fought.

But next time we fight, I bet you will win, so I will give you everything I can! "

"Yes, Duke!" Liu Xia heard Liu Tai's words and felt that his whole body was burning.

And Liu Tai continued, "You also tell the soldiers that this time I want the best of the best and only select 800 people!"

"It's an order!" Liu Xia didn't say anything more. Yes, most of the soldiers he brought with him would be transferred to auxiliary soldiers.

But Liu Xia believes that the eight hundred elites who have jumped out like this can definitely complete Liu Tai's positioning and vision for this army!
Liu Tai couldn't help but smile knowingly when he saw Liu Xia leaving with passion and starting to train his soldiers again.

Liu Tai turned his head and said to Jie Fei, "You can catch the armor and riding equipment made by refining hundreds of steel. I also have something else to ask you!"

"Don't dare! Please ask General Furen!" After hearing Liu Tai's words, Jie Fei quickly saluted Liu Tai.

Liu Tai then told Jie Fei that he and Zhou Ping had discussed how to quickly build a battlefield platform to form a three-dimensional battle, and how to quickly combine shields and spears into relatively simple horse-fighting vehicles in the front, so as to quickly transform the army from encounter to position. war.

Jie Fei thought about it and said, "If you want to quickly build a battlefield platform on the battlefield, it would have been impossible before, but now, it's not impossible, but there are not enough manpower!"

"How do you say that?" Liu Tai couldn't help but look puzzled when he heard what Jie Fei said.

Jie Fei explained to Liu Tai, "My lord, didn't you think of dismantling the Pili car into different parts, making them at the place of production, and then transporting them directly to the front line for reassembly? And the so-called war platform you are thinking of The theory is the same.

It’s just that the hands that need to be assembled must be more skilled, and the parts required must be simpler and stronger! "

Liu Tai was thoughtful after hearing Jie Fei's words, and he agreed with Jie Fei's statement.

Jie Fei continued, "So what you need is a team of craftsmen who can quickly assemble the war platform on the battlefield, operate the crossbow, and a simpler but stronger crossbow design. Otherwise, your idea of ​​​​a war platform It’s very difficult to achieve!”

"I understand!" Liu Tai nodded thoughtfully when he heard this.
"This thing cannot be produced in a short time. I need to establish an engineering corps, as well as a more professional war platform and exclusive crossbow design plan. You are afraid that these things will not be available in a short time!"

"Please forgive me, Duke!" Jie Fei heard Liu Tai's words and quickly apologized to Liu Tai.

But Jie Fei said, "However, the combination of shield and spear can quickly form a design that is recommended to repel horses. I can give it a try and come up with a plan for you as soon as possible!"

"Let's do it, Zhou Ping is afraid of waiting!" Liu Tai nodded, and then said, "Since we can't come up with a plan to quickly build a platform on the battlefield, then you should find a way to spend some time on crossbows. At least you can't let the soldiers do it. I suffered a loss remotely!"

"I understand!" Jie Fei saluted Liu Tai after hearing what Liu Tai said.

Liu Tai waved his hand and didn't say anything more. To be honest, if next year's steel filling technology can be further developed, even if it has not yet reached the stage of complete maturity, he will be much more comfortable.

But Liu Tai had a vague feeling that Wang Jun would not give him so much time to develop in peace.

In any case, I am more difficult to deal with now than last year.

Last year, Wang Jun's army was able to fight directly to Nanpi City, and it had the momentum to sweep through the three states of Jizhou.

However, this year, their defense line has been pushed a lot further, even though the North China Plain is still flat, especially when the rivers freeze in winter, the cavalry's combat power is brought to its fullest.

But now that I have an extra buffer zone, it gives me more time to respond, and I can prepare more calmly.

"Forget it, no matter what Wang Jun's plan is, I will develop step by step. If time delays, I will definitely take advantage!"

Liu Tai took a deep breath and stopped thinking about it, looking towards the northwest unconsciously.

At this time, Liu Tai was even more curious about whether Liu Kun had received his kindness!

"You mean, Liu Tai gave me two Xianbei people, Duan Pixi and Duan Xiu, as a sign of sincerity?" Liu Kun was a little surprised when he heard Wen Qiao's words.

However, Liu Kun couldn't help but frown, "Liu Tai seems to want to be generous to others. Even if he is the direct descendant of King Chengyang Jing endorsed by me, he only gets this little thing in exchange. I don't know if he is cautious or stingy!"

"I think Liu Qingzhou also wants to cooperate with the general. He should be a trustworthy person!" Wen Qiao thought.

"Liu Qingzhou?" When Liu Kun heard Wen Qiao's words, he looked at Wen Qiao with some surprise and said, "Taizhen is very optimistic about Liu Tai?"

"Although Qingzhou has suffered from repeated troubles in recent years, when I went to Qingzhou, I saw that Qingzhou had quickly regained its vitality under Liu Qingzhou's governance. The people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the children were smiling. It was a rare place of stability in troubled times. Place!"

Wen Qiao said helplessly, "It's a pity that Liu Qingzhou was too harsh on the aristocratic family. He thought he could become a hero for a while, but in the end he was tough and easy to break!"

"Oh~" When Liu Kun heard this, his eyes flickered and he thought,
"If we can cooperate with him instead, let's see if we can take advantage of Wang Jun and seize one or two counties in Youzhou. If we continue to besiege Jinyang, there will be no hope of reviving the Jin court!"

　Hahahaha, I'm finally done, I can return to a beast again

　　
　
(End of this chapter)