Chapter 50: Hidden Crossbow
Old Man Cheng and Cheng Tie sent Lu Bu away, he immediately closed the blacksmith shop and packed up his things.
"Dad, don't you just say that you can send someone to come here, you have to come in person. The big man outside the door is so scary." Cheng Tie muttered.
"What do you know, you are not young anymore. This time you go, you must learn your skills well. Even if your father and I die, you can make a living." Old Man Cheng slapped Cheng Tie.
The eldest son Cheng Wu was devoted to martial arts and now joined the Bingzhou Army. Only Cheng Tie was interested in building weapons. Old Man Cheng planned to teach his life to his younger son and not let his crafts be lost. The craftsman workshop in the north of the city is undoubtedly the best choice.
It was said that the conditions were poor, but when Old Man Cheng was taken to the north of the city, he was surprised. What a great deal. If it was completely built, it would probably accommodate hundreds of blacksmiths to build weapons at the same time. At this time, dozens of blacksmiths were already waving the hammers in it.
If there are enough materials, I am afraid that the weapons transported from here every day will reach 500 pieces.
Lu Bu attached great importance to the blacksmith and summoned Mr. Cheng and others that night.
"I need you to make these weapons with the best materials. Make sure that each weapon is a fine product, each weapon is 500 pieces, and it will be completed within one month." Lu Bu handed the weapon drawings on the drawings to the blacksmith on the field.
All the blacksmiths here have moved here, and the north of the city is the location of the military camp, so no one will come, and there is no need to worry about leaking the secrets.
Seeing this, the blacksmiths were talking about it. This weapon had never been exposed to before. They said it was a dagger, but they just wanted to die in length, and the blood groove of the weapon was terrible.
This is the triangular military sect that Lu Bu asked the craftsman workshop to take the lead in building. This is a necessary weapon for special forces. Once it penetrates the enemy's body, the wound will be extremely difficult to heal. If it cannot be treated in time, it will have to wait for death.
"Weapons are the highest secrets in Bingzhou. Once someone finds out that the secret is revealed, the consequences are not something you can imagine." Lu Bu's voice became a little cold.
The blacksmiths in the field have been playing drums in their hearts. Since ancient times, it has been the most difficult thing for the officials, but it is true.
"In Bingzhou, no distinction between high and low, as long as you make contributions, you will have the opportunity to be promoted. Craftshops mainly produce weapons and have outstanding achievements in weapon transformation. Although they cannot be an official, they can enjoy the treatment of officials."
After a few words, everyone's enthusiasm rose again, and enjoying the treatment of officials was what many people dream of. Even if they hold ordinary positions in the provincial governor's palace, it is a high-ranking existence.
Old Man Cheng was also very moved. The officials of the Han Dynasty were monopolized by the aristocratic families. As the lowest-level blacksmith, he had no ability to get in touch with this aspect. After struggling for a long time, he stepped forward and said, "Sir, the grass people have something to offer to them."
When Lu Bu heard this, he looked happy, "Old Man Cheng, what's wrong, but I think it's okay. I believe that the blacksmith here dare not spread it."
"Caomin has been in Luoyang craft workshop for decades and has created countless weapons. This weapon is called a sleeve crossbow, which is a powerful weapon for self-defense." Old Man Cheng took out the treasure under the box. He believed that Lu Bu was not a person who forgot his righteousness when he saw profit.
"Sleeve Crossbow?" Lu Bu was very happy when he was pondering. The sleeve crossbow was definitely a must-have item for special forces in this era.
"Old man Cheng once built weapons in Luoyang craft workshops and was experienced. He appointed him as the manager of craft workshops, responsible for craft workshops, and enjoyed the treatment of county officials. His salary was the same as that of county officials, and his reward was 100,000 yuan." Lu Bu said.
A word caused a thousand waves. If the people who were still skeptical a moment ago could no longer calm down at this moment, as the lord of a state, they would definitely not deceive them.
The treatment of county officials is something that many blacksmiths dare not even dream of in their dreams. Compared with official positions, the rewarded money is second.
The blacksmiths were boiling, and the flames of fighting spirit ignited in their chests. When it comes to blacksmiths, no one would admit that they were weaker than others.
"The matter of the sleeve crossbow is of great importance. Lord Cheng selects the capable blacksmiths in the craftsman's workshop and builds it day and night, so that it must be ensured to be excellent." Lu Bu said.
"No!" Old Man Cheng's face was flushed. He felt endless motivation from Lu Bu's name. If he had known this kind of treatment, he would have asked his youngest son Cheng Tie to offer the drawings of the sleeve crossbow, which would have been brighter than his old bones.
"After the weapons are built, they will be handed over to the official for inspection first, and only after they meet the standards can they be manufactured in large quantities." Lu Bu said.
After Lu Bu left, the craftsman workshop became lively. Old Man Cheng suddenly felt that he was ten years younger, and he was calmly inspecting the craftsman workshop and choosing blacksmiths with good skills.
The blacksmiths in the craftsman workshop are full of fighting spirit, and they see a new way out from this low profession.
At the same time, the soldiers in Bingzhou City began preliminary selection. Through layer by layer, a thousand of the most elite soldiers gathered in the Luliang Mountains outside the city.
Lu Bu looked at the soldiers who were not in a formation and had a somewhat rebellious look, as if he had seen himself back then.
"Gao." Gao Shun shouted, very dissatisfied in his voice. The Bingzhou Army now emphasizes discipline. The cavalry, who have always been the most scattered, can obey orders, which makes him very embarrassed. However, these soldiers are all capable people, and there is a lack of awe of discipline in their behavior.
Lu Bu waved his hand and said, "It's okay, these selected soldiers are all the leaders in the army and have the capital to be proud."
The soldiers below saw Lu Bu appear. After a brief riot, they hurriedly stood up according to their height. Although it was not difficult to be neat, they were still able to see it.
"Brothers, the ability to be selected here shows that your ability or luck is better than others. Why is it said to be luck? Everyone will understand it in the future." Lu Bulang said: "But when you come here, I will tell you clearly that you are not here to enjoy happiness. If you feel comfortable in the future, your General Gao will not be able to live a good life."
Gao Shun was a celebrity in the Bingzhou army and was famous for his rigorous and harsh military management. When he saw Gao Shun, some soldiers became a little scared, and trapped in the camp was a place where only perverts could stay.
Many soldiers vaguely thought that Lu Bu was going to form an army similar to the trapped camp here.
The soldiers in the field whispered, and the atmosphere was a little solemn.
Lu Bu snorted coldly: "Since you are an elite, show it to me. Push-ups are a way to exercise your arm strength." After saying that, Lu Bu demonstrated and explained the key points of push-ups.
The soldiers below thought it was very strange. What kind of posture was this? Why have I never seen it before? But I heard that it can increase arm strength, so I was quite excited.
"Do you all understand how to do it?" Lu Bu asked suddenly.
"I understand." The soldier below replied.
Chapter completed!