Xu Mu was sitting in the armaments store with Dongfang Jing, looking through the cotton armor that Wei Chun had recently sent. There were not many cotton fields cultivated on a small scale last year. Xu Mu did not dare to abuse it, so he only asked Wei Chun to
, according to your own wishes, first build five hundred armors.
Lined with iron sheets on the inside and fixed with copper nails on the outside. Cotton armor is a real battlefield, suitable for the firearms period, and has extremely strong protective power. To be honest, without realizing it, the use of cotton armor has been a bit early due to the discovery of cotton.
Of course, in the era of cold weapons, if it were fully armed iron armor, the protective power would be stronger. But now, where can Xishu come from so many resources. At least, cotton armor is much better than some ordinary wooden armor and sheet armor.
.If it is used to block arrows, its effect is inferior to that of iron armor.
Based on the scale of the cotton fields planted, with the surplus of cotton, there will be at least more than 10,000 cotton armors next year. They are thick and warm, and more protective than ordinary light armors.
"I have read so much poetry in vain, but I have never seen armor like this." Dongfang admired a piece of cotton armor and couldn't put it down.
Due to his inner strength, Wei Chun also specially painted the five hundred armors with Hu Kui and painted them white. This sick young man from Xishu finally gave full play to his talent.
"It's a pity that there are too few."
There are only five hundred pairs, which is indeed a small number.
But Xu Mu is already very satisfied. As long as there are no problems in the cotton fields, cotton armor will be put into large-scale armament after next year.
"Bolie, how about you and I try the power of this armor?"
"My lord, it's very good."
A guard was called, and he was first wrapped in an iron armor, and then put on the cotton armor.
"Er Gouzi, don't blame me!" The old pawn who pulled the bow spoke in pain.
In fact, there were two layers of protection, including iron armor and cotton armor. Unless it was Si Hu's strength, it would be impossible for him to be shot.
"Er Gouzi, when I was in my hometown, I touched your wife's calf while she was sleeping. I can't forgive you, brother."
Xu Mu and Dongfang Jing were speechless after hearing this. It was just a formality, one was pulling the bow and the other was blocking it, it was as if they were parting from each other.
The guard who blocked the arrow seemed to have heard something from his heart, and his expression suddenly became exciting.
The old soldier let go of his hand and fired the arrow forward.
Not long after, Ergouzi, who had been hit by an arrow, howled and fell backwards.
Xu Mu was shocked. When he wanted to take a look, he found that the guard Er Gouzi had stood up again. There was no blood on his body. He cried with joy.
Xu Mu breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Mian Mian's idea was quite good.
"Bo Lie, what do you think?"
"The protection against flying arrows should be pretty good. But have you ever thought about it, my lord, that armor of this kind can easily burn if the enemy attacks it with fire?"
"Don't worry Bo Lie, I have my own way." Xu Mu said with a smile. This kind of consideration has been put into action by some people in later generations. Just add something to prevent fire in the mezzanine, and there will be no problem.
"If this problem can be solved, we, the Six Prefectures of Western Shu, will have another sharp weapon."
"As it should be."
Both of their expressions showed a hint of anticipation, looking forward to the day when cotton armor would be used on a large scale.
Behind them, the guard Er Gouzi was already fighting with the archery veteran over his wife's calf.
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As the New Year passes, the day of leaving spring is getting closer and closer. On the riverbank in Duyunzhou, the howling north wind finally calms down a bit.
The previously dead trees no longer looked lifeless, but began to have a hint of vitality and spring.
Yucheng, outside the west gate.
Xu Mu and Dongfang Jing are about to rush to the river bank. In the future, the garrison of Yucheng will still be fully delegated to Yu Wen.
"Yu Wen, be careful. Ning Wu at Xinyue Pass is not easy to deal with. If there is a military order, I will send someone over in time. In addition, regarding the matter of burying troops, someone will come to the city to contact you when the time comes."
"Don't worry, my lord, the city is with you."
Xu Mu frowned, "Don't say that. If the city is broken, you can retreat. You, Yu Wen, are our number one general in Western Shu. If you die in battle or die in the city, wouldn't it be a blow to morale?"
These words put an end to Yu Wenhui's thoughts of dying in the city. Of course, if Xu Mu's layout is followed, there is a high probability that there will be no problems in Yucheng.
"understand?"
"I understand." Yu Wen's face was moved and he bowed deeply to Xu Mu.
"Back in Changyang, you followed me away and fought many life-and-death battles, but you survived. One day, when the world is at peace, you and I can go to Changyang again and go to Liuxiang to have some flower wine."
Yu Wen laughed instantly.
Xu Mu also laughed, stretched out his hand and patted Yu Wen's shoulder, then turned around and took steps, and together with Dongfang Jing, they got on the carriage.
The beginning of spring is approaching, and there are many things that need to be rearranged in the attack on Cangzhou. In addition, on the Kezhou side, the next step will be the real alliance of the armies. At that time, allied armies from all directions will gather in Kezhou.
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I heard that in order to prevent further assassinations, Huang Daochong had already deployed tight defenses in the Kezhou area early on.
"Xishu, Dongling, Nanhai League, and Inner City, these four forces are the pillars of the world's great alliance." Dongfang Jingning said.
In fact, there are many forces, even in states and regions.
For example, Gaotang Prefecture, which had recently taken refuge with Chang Shilang, also divided 3,000 people and sent a general to follow Chang Wei to join the alliance.
"Bo Lie, there was a letter from Zuo Shiren earlier. He said that after the spring begins, the Yandao Army will be wiped out immediately."
Like Qingzhou, the Yandao Army was originally the Demon Queen's Anzi who rebelled against the Alliance. However, after the rebellion, if Xu Mu guessed correctly, the Yandao Army had already stayed in Cangzhou.
Zuo Shiren's move was tantamount to sacrificing the flag, first boosting the morale of Dongling soldiers.
A war is imminent, and measures like this are very necessary.
"I, Xi Shu, cannot afford to lose this battle." Dongfang Jing said in a solemn voice.
If they lose, once the Demon Queen gains power, Xi Shu will fall into a passive position. And Zuo Shiren will most likely fall into siege.
"Don't be anxious, you and I will discuss it again after we meet to make an alliance."
Uncle Chang is fighting in Hebei and cannot come to Kezhou. And Xu Mu does not want to be the leader of the alliance, so the position of leader will fall to Zuo Shiren.
But no matter what, Xu Mu and Dongfang Jing still need to make the real decision. Zuo Shiren also understands this.
"Cangzhou is not the only battlefield. My lord, do you think that the Demon Queen has even buried a big secret in Hebei?"
"A big secret?" Xu Mu was shocked.
"In the original battle in Hebei, the King of Yuzhou won step by step, but now, the two are somewhat evenly matched."
"Bo Lie wants to say, is it because of Tai Shuwang?"
"It's also possible. The battlefield is divided, causing the alliance army to disperse. For the Demon Queen, this is extremely beneficial."
Listening, Xu Mu fell into deep thought.
"When Yuan Song sent an old letter from the young Marquis, I even suspected that the person mentioned in that letter was really the Demon Queen. If not, how could a woman have such appeal?" Dongfang Jing continued. Open your mouth.
"This matter needs to be thoroughly investigated."
Raising his head, Xu Mu stared at the river bank in the distance. Soon, the fateful battle would come.