Tang Dynasty: Starting from Kou Zhong, the heavens rise!

These three things brought Chen Laomou an unprecedented surprise.

"I think you are familiar with water-powered forging hammers. Water hammers were used to grind rice during the Han Dynasty."

"The hydraulic forging hammer is driven by water power and beats steel with the hammer head to obtain high-quality weapons and armor."

"With this method, combined with the steel filling method, we can produce high-quality armor in large quantities."

Kou Zhong said slowly.

Before the advent of the steel-filling method, people forged the steel refined by the steel-frying method to make weapons, and the Huanshou Sword was one of the products.

But manpower is exhausted, and the hundred-forged steel that has been forged a hundred times is already the pinnacle of craftsmanship. The standard Huanshou swords of the Han Dynasty are almost all thirty-smelted steel knives.

After the steel-filling method was invented during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, people again developed the soil-covered burning edge method and the steel-wrapped and steel-clamping method, which could improve the hardness and sharpness of the steel produced by the steel-filling method without the need for a large amount of forging. Weapons are manufactured in batches, and Hengdao is one of the products.

In fact, the Sui army's standard horizontal swords are usually only equivalent to fifty steel-making swords, and a few privately customized horizontal swords can reach eighty or ninety-refining levels.

Heavy forging will bend the metal and make it stronger, and a curved knife will be more powerful in slashing.

The horizontal sword is not a curved sword, but a straight sword. This is also a manifestation of the unsatisfactory skills.

Using a water-powered forging hammer, you can repeatedly forge in large quantities to obtain hundreds of steel or even thousands of steel, allowing the young commander's army to use better weapons and armor.

Bu Tianzhi didn't quite understand it yet, but Chen Laomou, who was a craftsman, knew it clearly, which was why he looked so excited.

"Fu Chuan is more suitable for sailing on the sea. Of course, it can also sail on rivers."

"As for the complete book of agricultural administration, it is not only a treasure book for craftsmen, but also a treasure book for governance."

"I hope Mr. Chen can send someone to copy out the part about craftsmanship in the Complete Book of Agriculture."

"The original will be returned to Manager Bu for use as a policy strategy."

"no problem!"

Hearing this, Chen Laomou held three things as if he had found a treasure and quickly replied.

Bu Tianzhi on the side looked at him like this and knew the importance of these three things, so his expression couldn't help but become serious.

Chapter 22: Forge weapons and develop basic industries!

"Young Master!"

"Are we going to build a hydraulic forge and shipyard directly in Yuhang now?"

Chen Laomou asked, somewhat impatiently.

He has mastered the hydraulic forging method, has a complete set of blueprints of fortune ships, and also has the "Complete Book of Agricultural Affairs", and now he urgently wants a test field.

Yuhang County, where the Shuanglong Gang has taken root, is currently the best choice.

However, Kou Zhong interrupted his thoughts: "The shipyard can be opened in Yuhang County, and the Shuanglong Gang can be summoned immediately to build the Fu Ship."

“Lingnan and Fujian and Yue have large trees, and the raw materials are nearby.”

"I hope that in the future, all the Ssangyong gang's shipping ships will be replaced by Fu ships."

"Of course, all the eliminated ships will be used on the rivers to form a huge navy."

"What about the water forge?"

Chen Laomou then asked.

"The water-powered forge will not be constructed for the time being. We will wait until our army seizes the counties in Yuzhang before starting construction."

"By the way, you have to order people to create these drawings first."

"I have put 20000 kilograms of wootz steel in the warehouse. The weapons made from this steel are only for army generals."

With eyes as bright as a torch, Kou Zhong said in a deep voice.

The five counties in Jiangdong were roughly the entire territory of Zhejiang Province in later generations. The local coal and iron ore were scarce and of poor quality.

If you rashly place the water-powered forge in the Jiangdong area, it will not be easy to produce, and it will be easier for others to peep into the secrets and thereby endanger the enemy.

On the other hand, looking at the seven counties of Jiangyou and Yuzhang, Gan Province is one of the regions with the most balanced distribution of mineral resources in later generations. There are Dexing Copper Mine, Pingxiang Coal Mine, and Xinyu Iron Mine. The reserves of Xinyu Iron Mine alone have reached about 8000 million tons.

The above-mentioned minerals are all of high quality, and there has been no large-scale development in this era. Very few people know about them. Even if water-powered forges are popularized, the news will not be leaked in a short time.

Whether considering the development of the Young Marshal Army or the Shuanglong Gang, it is not appropriate to put the water-powered forge into operation at this time.

"Yes."

Although Chen Laomou was a little frustrated and could not build the water power forge immediately, he still respectfully agreed.

However, after looking at some of the weapon drawings that Kou Zhong took out, he had a new idea and couldn't help but say: "Young Marshal."

"This should be a weapon made for military generals, right?"

"With all due respect, although you and Master Ling have magic weapons at your disposal, to conquer the battlefield, you still need to equip yourself with long soldiers."

"Yes, Marshal."

These words immediately aroused the approval of Bu Tianzhi next to him, who echoed: "There happen to be two pieces of extraterrestrial meteorite collected by the Haisha Gang in the warehouse."

"One piece comes from the desert and contains gold essence; the other piece comes from the offshore sea and is rich in water vapor."

The voice fell.

Kou Zhong's expression was also moved.

Although the Dragon Tooth Sword and the Lingshuang Sword are good, they are not suitable as weapons for battlefield conquests. It is better to have a long weapon for horse fighting.

"Since both of you have this suggestion, we will use meteorite iron as the main component and wootz steel as the supplement to create two weapons."

Immediately, Kou Zhong ordered Yun Yuzhen to take out a pen and paper and start drawing.

In an instant.

Two large halberds appear on the paper.

One handle has a single-eared crescent blade, and the other handle has a double-eared crescent blade. The former has a coiled dragon painted on the pole, decorated with vermilion lacquer, and a colorful ax hanging on it.

"Elder Chen."

"Both ears call the Black Dragon Breaking Heaven Halberd, and one ear calls the Silver Dragon Zhenyue Halberd."

"The former casts 1000 for two hundred catties, the latter casts for one thousand catties."

"Young Marshal, there is no problem in making these two weapons, but they are so heavy, and the war horses..."

Chen Laomou hesitated to speak.

How can any war horse in the world be able to carry a weapon weighing 1000 to [-] kilograms plus the weight of a human body?

"It doesn't matter, you can just order someone to build it."

Kou Zhong waved his hand, looking unconcerned.

There are no strange beasts in this world that can be carried, and he can't cultivate them himself.

Not to mention whether the can-opening system can prescribe a strange beast elixir, even an ordinary elixir can transform a war horse when fed to it.

"Yes."

Chen Laomou responded immediately, then turned and left.

After he left, Kou Zhong turned his attention to Bu Tianzhi: "Mr. Bu."

"What are the current supplies of our army?"

"Young Commander!"

Logistics manager Bu Tianzhi replied without hesitation: "According to your instructions."

"I have ordered people to sell off all the antiques, calligraphy, paintings, jewelry and jades stored in the warehouse."

"The proceeds returned to the treasury, there are currently 80 taels of gold and 4207 million taels of silver."

"In addition, [-] pieces of cloth have been purchased and have been made into military uniforms. At present, our army has achieved two sets of black military uniforms per person, and the Ssangyong Gang has also made two sets per person. There are still [-] sets of finished products in the warehouse."

"Ah."

Kou Zhong nodded slightly, expressing satisfaction.

The unification of military uniforms is an important event that he personally explained.

Later Germanic heads of state once said: Military uniforms must be handsome to attract young people to become soldiers.

Kou Zhong agreed with this statement. If an army cannot even uniform its uniforms, how can it form a combat effectiveness?

Therefore, the Shaoshuai Army and the Shuangyong Gang used the samurai uniforms as the basis, with black as the base, and made uniform military uniforms. The Shaoshuai Army's military uniforms have a golden black bird pattern on the chest, while the Shuangyong Gang has a golden dragon pattern on the chest to distinguish them. .

"Bing, A side."

"We have purchased from the Dongming Sect 1000 fine steel horizontal knives, [-] and [-] horned bows, [-] arm-mounted crossbows, and [-] pairs of leather armor."

"Now all have been distributed to at least the Shuaijun and Shuanglong Gang."

Bu Tianzhi continued to report.

"Oh? Dongming sect?"

Kou Zhong raised his eyebrows, with a playful look on his face.

It was the force created by Shan Meixian, the daughter of Zhu Yuyan, the queen of the Demon Sect. Shan Wanjing, the daughter of Shan Meixian, was as beautiful as Shi Qingxuan and Shang Xiuxun. Shan Meixian herself was also a great beauty, otherwise she wouldn't be. Will be targeted by Bian Fuhua, and the overlord will forcefully draw his bow.

"Young commander."

Bu Tianzhi thought that Kou Zhong didn't know about the Dongming Sect, so he quickly explained: "The Dongming Sect is based in Liuqiu."

"Iron ores were purchased from Goguryeo and Fuso, and they were forged into soldiers and developed a huge industry."

"Right now, the four major sects, eight gangs and ten guilds are all doing deals with the Dongming Sect."

In fact.

Kou Zhong knew the Dongming sect better than Bu Tianzhi.

In the world of Shuanglong of the Tang Dynasty, the Dongming faction finally supported Li Tang and helped Li Tang seize the world.

It can be said that there are three reasons why Li Tang was able to conquer the world. First, Buddhism and Taoism were behind him; second, Pegasus Ranch and Dongming Sect solved the problem of high-quality war horses and armor; third, Shuanglong was plotting against others and volunteered to lead the way. After killing, the young commander's army joined Li Tang.

"Weapons and armor are our lifeblood, and they must never be placed in the hands of others."

"You must fully support the craftsmen as supervisors and recruit craftsmen at all costs."

"In addition, we will set up a weaving supervisor, under your supervision, to recruit craftsmen who are good at weaving, raising silkworms and reeling silk, planting mulberry trees in Yuhang County and other places, raising silkworms and reeling silk, and purchasing large quantities of leather, especially cowhide and pigskin. Cowhide is used to make leather armor, and pigskin is used to make shoes.”

"The same goes for cloth and silk. They are purchased in large quantities as reserve materials."

Kou Zhong warned carefully.

If the young marshal's army wants to conquer the world, soldiers, armor and financial resources are two things that must be controlled.

Now with the hydraulic forging hammer method, it is completely possible to produce higher quality steel and forge it into soldiers.

The silk manufacturing industry is the most violent industry in the world today, and it can also become the most important source of income, so we must pay attention to it.

Of course, if there is a chance, Kou Zhong will also take the Dongming faction for his own use, so he can't keep it to fund the enemy.

"Yes."

Bu Tianzhi had a spiritual meeting and went down to make arrangements.

Chapter 23: Rescue Sister-in-law Zhen and make up for the past regrets!

"Young Marshal seems to be very interested in the Dongming Sect?"

Yun Yuzhen, who was standing aside and acting as an obedient maid, saw that there were more people leaving and couldn't help but interject.

"The Dongming faction's armor is very sharp, and it will take a long time for the craftsman to put it into production."

"Before this, if the Young Marshal's Army wants to expand in size, it will require a large number of soldiers."

"Moreover, the Dongming Sect is based overseas and has no competition with the Double Dragon Gang. There is no harm in making friends with them."

Kou Zhong said calmly without any cover-up.

He did not want to annex the Dongming Sect, because that would not maximize the advantages of the Dongming Sect.