Competing

Chapter 263
When it comes to the formation of the cavalry corps of the Yue Kingdom, Yue Wang Yinxu gave full play to his advantages as a traverser and "invented" several artifacts.Stirrups and Takahashi saddles are the first to appear. With these two things, the cavalry is proud to give full play to its advantages, and its combat effectiveness has doubled, thus becoming the ace unit on the frontal battlefield.

Cavalry is more stable on horseback and can exert greater power. Long-range ones can use bows and arrows, and close-quarters combat requires weapons that are also very important for short-handed combat.In this era, soldiers were most equipped with long swords. From the first bronze swords to the later iron swords, they were always the most common and common equipment for soldiers in the army.

Let alone infantry combat, in the process of cavalry combat, especially now that there are saddles and high bridge saddles, the sword has revealed many weaknesses in cavalry combat.The sword is double-edged, which is very advantageous in stabbing and cutting, but it is not suitable for chopping.Because the thickest part is usually in the middle, the strength and hardness that can be used in the chopping process are very limited, and it is easy to reach this section, and the desired effect of chopping cannot be exerted.

It is said that if a king wants to do good things, he must first sharpen his weapons. Now that there are stirrups and Takahashi saddles, there are no suitable cavalry combat weapons.Then the original intention of the Yue cavalry corps that Yin Xu worked so hard to form will be hit, and the effect that should have been exerted will be greatly reduced.Obviously, this is not what Yin Xu wants to see. Fortunately, he is a time traveler, has his own inherent advantages, and also has an artifact.

Seeing Pu Jun and Su Jiao's wide-eyed eyes, surprised and curious faces, he said softly: "This thing... the widow named him Huan Shou Dao!"

"Ring Shou Dao?"

"That's right!"

As an ancient weapon, the knife appeared very early, as early as the Shang Dynasty.Bronze knives also appeared in the Western Zhou Dynasty. The original shape of the knives was very close to that of the Yue.Its shape is a short handle with a raised head, no decoration on the spine, and a long blade.At that time, knives were mainly used for cutting objects, for self-defense or decoration. Since the Zhou Dynasty, the application of long swords was emphasized, and swords were the most important weapons on the battlefield.However, the knife has never been on the "Tai Ya Zhi Tang", nor has it become the mainstream of the battlefield.

In the original history, in the Qin and Han Dynasties, because the level of steel smelting was greatly improved, it was possible to make longer knives.The length of the knife and the texture of the blade are improved a lot.However, it did not replace the important position of the original long sword in the military. It is mainly some beautiful and unique sabres, which are mainly used for decoration.

Perhaps because of the habits formed by tradition over the years, or because of the limited design and manufacturing techniques in this era, the quality and use of knives are not smooth, so it has not attracted much attention.However, at this moment, Yue Wang Yinxu pays special attention to this, because this thing is definitely a treasure.

Any reform or attempt must break the original traditions and concepts. Even if others are aware of it, they dare not, let alone try it easily, because there are many traditional ties behind them.But Yin Xu is completely different, he is a time traveler who came from later generations, he is active and broad-minded.He is also well aware of the importance of innovation and reform that keeps pace with the times, so he will not have any restraint and fetters.The knife is a good thing, very suitable for the current situation of the Yue army, so I adopted it without hesitation.

Of course, Yin Xu didn't use it blindly and casually, he used the ring head knife.Historically, the Huan Shou Dao was born in the Western Han Dynasty in my country. It is a straight-edged long sword made of steel after repeated folding, forging and quenching. It was the most advanced and most lethal close-body cold weapon in the world at that time.

The ring head knife includes two parts: the handle and the blade body. The blade body includes the blade, blade face, blade tip and blade back.The hilt includes a guard and a handle head, of which there is a metal ring at the handle head, hence the name.The main material of the ring head knife is steel, and its appearance is closely related to the vigorous development of iron and steel refining in the Western Han Dynasty, which provided the conditions and possibilities for the birth of the ring head knife.

There is only one answer to why the Ring Shou Dao became Yin Xu's third artifact. This thing is absolutely suitable for cavalry combat.Because the long sword has double-sided blades, it is not suitable for hacking and killing, and it is easy to break.Of course, there are exceptions, such as Yue Wang Yinxu's own sword "Duan Shui".Yin Xu has used the sword several times as a machete, relying on the sharpness of the sword in his hand.

In those sword-to-sword competitions, such as when Peng Lize met Yingbu for the first time, and later in the sword competition with Xiang Zhuang, and the price comparison with Pingwu... In many actual battles, Yin Xu had many times Relying on the hardness and sharpness of cutting water, they used it as a machete.Because this special trick is often taken by surprise, the effect it receives is also extraordinary.Yin Xu slashed other people's swords several times. On the one hand, he sat on the horse with his waist down and used the strength of his waist, abdomen and entire upper body.

From this we can see the effect and destructive power of chopping, but simply using it can't reach the full extent and effect.Because the hardness of the ordinary saber blade does not meet the requirements, it is easy to break, and the blade cannot be that sharp, even if it is pierced with huge strength, it is still difficult to achieve that effect.After all, not all long swords can reach the level of cutting off water. After all, they are all one of the eight famous swords forged by King Goujian of Yue.It comes from Ou Yezi, a master swordsmith in the Yue Kingdom, and it can be regarded as a magic weapon at any time.

The importance of slashing and chopping can be seen in ordinary sword fights, not to mention the hand-to-hand combat of cavalry charging head-on.Therefore, a good weapon suitable for chopping is undoubtedly necessary, otherwise the result of charging will be greatly discounted.

The suitable weapon that Yin Xu thought of was the Huan Shou Dao. The length of the blade is about 1.2 meter to [-] meters. The attack range is quite impressive.In a situation that is sufficient to protect your own safety, you can be the first to injure the enemy.Of course, in terms of being suitable for chopping, the ring head knife has several advantages.

The first is the characteristics of the shape design of the knife. Unlike the long sword, the knife is single-sided.The back of the blade is thicker, and the blade is as sharp as a long sword or even sharper.In this way, in the process of chopping, the thick back of the knife can ensure the hardness of the blade so that it is not easy to break.This kind of design with a thick back and thin blade makes all the power concentrated on the blade, and almost all the force of the same force generates pressure when chopping down, and the effect can be imagined.Because the long sword has the effect of double-sided cutting, the utilization rate of power is very low.

Another is the arc design of the ring head knife, with some popular lines, so that the resistance during use is the least.It is very flexible, and can exert the strength of the knife itself more and more thoroughly.It is more than thick and narrow, but not narrow enough to form. It bursts out all the aura contained in the thick back of the sword in an instant, and its fierce murderous aura is clearly displayed.Domineering exposed, not fake.It can be said that holding the ring-shoudao will give you the urge to slash with a sword. Accompanying this kind of ring-shoudao will definitely greatly stimulate the soldiers' fighting desire and morale.

The role played on the battlefield will also be multiplied. It can be imagined that if it is bigger and more powerful, it will inevitably produce deeper and more terrifying wounds.Its lethality will also be greatly improved. Once trauma is caused, it will not be easy to treat, and the deterrent effect will be much greater if the enemy is frightened.

The design of the ring head and handle tail is worth mentioning. The metal ring can be tied with decorations, and it will be a beautiful saber when worn.Of course, the more important and more essential function is to record the rope so that the handle of the knife is tied in the hands of the soldiers.This makes the weapon less prone to slipping and is more stable, making it more convenient and effective to fight on the battlefield.

Such a weapon is considered a top-notch magic weapon whether it is cavalry combat or infantry combat, why.In particular, fighting with soldiers is more effective, because its blade is suitable for chopping, which meets the needs of cavalry in close combat.

Riding on horseback, with the Takahashi saddle and stirrups, the cavalry can be stable.With the stirrups, a person has a cube to rely on on the horse, and can exert the strength of the entire upper body as much as possible, and make the chopping to the extreme.

Especially on horseback, coupled with the strength brought by the fast running of the horse, and the condescending domineering chopping.It can be said that the strength is increasing exponentially, and the effect is self-evident.It can be said that the most perfect use of the horses and weapons, as well as the power of the cavalry itself, is the most perfect fusion of the three.

The function of the Huan Shou Dao has been tested in practice. In history, one of the most important reasons why the Han Dynasty was able to defeat the Xiongnu was the use of the Huan Shou Dao to replace the original Han sword.The soldiers used were better at hacking and killing during the battle, which dealt a heavy blow to the Huns.It is also for this reason that the Huns migrated westward after the defeat, posing a terrible threat to the countries in the western part of Eurasia.In turn had an impact on the history of many areas.

It can be said that the use of the ring head knife promoted the great migration on the Eurasian continent, and it is for this reason that the ring head knife is called the most extraordinary weapon in history.

In the original history, the ring head sword played a huge role in the victory of the Central Plains Dynasty against the nomads in the north.And at this moment, Yue Wang Yinxu let this magical weapon come ahead of time, what effect will it achieve?

The perfect combination of Takahashi saddle, stirrups, and this ring-shoulders can be said to be the most suitable equipment and weapons for cavalry.It is conceivable that if they are fully equipped, how well-equipped and powerful the future Yue cavalry regiment will be?How much shock will it bring to the world?Let's wait and see!
(End of this chapter)