As soon as I entered the door, I heard a lot of children's voices chirping in the yard.
It was very lively.
As soon as I saw Zhang Bao come in.
Li Daniu quickly asked several children to kneel down and kowtow to Zhang Bao.
Zhang Bao was shocked.
People like Li Daniu's family can make a lot of money by paying New Year greetings during the Chinese New Year.
this time.
Zhang Bao wanted Li Daniu to try to improve his bows and arrows, and to study crossbows.
In Zhang Bao's army before.
Although regular combat troops do not use crossbows, there are still many uses for those special operations soldiers.
Just like when attacking in flammable and explosive areas, crossbows are better to use than guns.
There are also some special places where it is convenient to use crossbows.
Although the crossbow arrows are small, they are still very powerful.
Even in Zhang Bao's impression, modern crossbows and ancient crossbows have not changed much. They are mainly functional upgrades, but the basic framework is the same.
In Daxia now, crossbows are regulated weapons.
Zhang Bao heard about it from Lao He.
Most of Daxia's crossbows are heavy crossbows.
Strength is calculated by stone, ranging from one stone to ten stones.
It takes about thirty kilograms of force to guide a stone crossbow.
Coupled with its large size and weight, it cannot be used by individual soldiers at all, and it is mainly used to defend cities and camps.
The crossbows of later generations were lighter and more convenient.
There is almost no technical content, just practice more and it will be enough.
Even Su Xiaoyue, a weak woman, can handle it with ease.
But the problem is that although Zhang Bao knows about crossbows, the crossbows he has seen before are all finished products with a high degree of completion.
Don't really know how to do it.
Crossbows are not like bows and arrows, and all the structures can be seen at a glance.
There are four parts: crossbow arm, crossbow bow, bow string and crossbow machine.
The other parts are easy to explain, except for the structure of this crossbow machine, I don’t know how to restore it.
We can only let Li Daniu, a professional carpenter, think of a solution.
"Master, what do you mean, turn this bow and arrow sideways?"
"Then you can shoot arrows with just a hook of your hand?"
Listening to Zhang Bao's description, Li Daniu was so surprised that he couldn't open his mouth from ear to ear.
For Li Daniu.
He has never even seen what Daxia's crossbows look like now.
Not to mention others.
After listening to Zhang Bao's description, Li Daniu had no clue at all.
"Just think about it first. If there is anything you don't understand on the way to deliver the charcoal, you can ask Lao He."
"I'll give you these beef tendons. Didn't you always complain that the power of bows and arrows was relatively weak?"
"There will be no problem with this beef tendon."
Zhang Bao handed the beef tendon to Li Daniu.
"Oh!"
"Master, where did you buy it? Isn't this expensive?"
"Why am I so embarrassed?"
Li Daniu grinned excitedly and said.
The hand took it very unkindly.
The bows and arrows Li Daniu made before were all made of hemp strings.
When hunting, it is okay to shoot rabbits and the like, but if it is other prey or the distance is relatively far, the arrow will basically depend on luck.
Although Li Daniu always complained that he did not have suitable materials, most of this was because Li Daniu's skills were too poor.
With beef tendons as arrow strings, at least this bow and arrows are no longer just for hunting, and can meet the needs of basic combat.
According to Zhang Bao’s idea.
Although crossbows are regulated now, the world is in chaos, so why should we regulate them?
Saving your life is the most important thing.
If Su Xiaoyue can use this kind of crossbow, even if she encounters a situation like before in the future, she will shoot a few arrows first.
Li Daniu nodded in agreement.
Then he packed up and walked out with Zhang Bao.
Today is the day to open the kiln again. Two carts of charcoal need to be taken to the county government by Lao He and Li Daniu, along with two other helpers, to be sold.
Everyone set off on their way early.
Zhang Bao and Su Xiaoyue had just finished eating and were going to visit the charcoal kiln.
Haven't gone out yet.
Mrs. Li unexpectedly came to the door.
"Master Zhang, you said you can't live in this big house, why are you here?"
As Mr. Li spoke, he looked at Zhang Bao and his family's courtyard.
"It's Mrs. Li, why do you come to my place when you have time?"
Zhang Bao asked in surprise.
But then I thought about it, it was probably about burning charcoal.
During this time, the tenants here were all burning charcoal, so eating was not a problem.
I guess the people over at the Li family can't sit still anymore.
Zhang Bao frowned.
Although it doesn't matter if other people in the village are involved, the worst thing is to add a few more charcoal kilns.
But Zhang Bao always felt unhappy being watched from behind by the Li family.
And after learning about the grievances between the Zhang family and the Li family last time, Zhang Bao naturally wouldn't take the initiative to win over them.
"Nothing happened this time."
"The main reason is that you and I, the Zhang and Li families, live together in this village. It is inevitable that there will be some unpleasantness in the past, so this time I specially want to invite Master Zhang to come to our place and prepare some thin tea, which can be regarded as waiting for me.
It’s my intention.”
Mrs. Li said to Zhang Bao.
"oh?"
"Invite me to tea?"
Zhang Bao smiled.
Although I don’t know what kind of medicine Old Mrs. Li sells in the gourd, it must be related to workmanship.
If he doesn't go, there's no telling what kind of trouble the Li family might be causing behind the scenes.
"good!"
"Since Mr. Li invited me, let's go and try it!"
Zhang Bao gave Su Xiaoyue a few instructions and followed Mrs. Li out.
at this time.
On the way to the county capital.
Lao He, Li Daniu and their group were on their way.
The two tenants chosen by Lao He were also strong and healthy people. In addition, this was not their first time entering the city, so the journey went smoothly.
"Manager He, the young master wants me to make a crossbow. What is the function of this crossbow?"
"How come you can shoot a bow and arrow without using any force?"
While walking, Li Daniu asked Lao He.
"Making a crossbow?"
"What to do?"
"Although I have seen this crossbow, I don't know the specific structure inside it."
"It's just a matter of pulling up the string and the crossbow, locking it, then releasing the buckle, and shooting."
Lao He was demonstrating and talking to Li Daniu.
Li Daniu seemed to understand somewhat.
Lao He was about to explain again.
But suddenly discovered.
Not far ahead.
Several horses galloped towards this side.
Judging from the clothes they were wearing, they seemed to be government servants from Sanhe County.