Chapter 34 Stirrups and Long-distance Throwing Vehicles
Ying Jingyu frowned slightly: "With such a damage rate, wouldn't it be a pity that the knights can't display their combat power?"
Zhou Meng said: "Yes, sir, this shortcoming has been going on for hundreds of years. None of the seven kingdoms, including the Huns who are good at cavalry, have been able to solve this problem. In the Spring and Autumn Period or earlier, cavalry was not the main combat force, but with the manufacturing of iron tools
Only when the cavalry matured did all countries take it seriously."
"Although there are inevitable battle losses, large-scale cavalry regiments still pose a huge threat to infantry, so countries have become accustomed to this unit by default."
Ying Jingyu raised the corners of his mouth and smiled slightly: "The skilled craftsmen of all countries have ignored the most important issue. If you can let the knights on horseback not worry about balance, completely free their legs and hands, and wave weapons at will like infantry, you will
Have you ever considered it?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present looked in disbelief, wondering how this could be possible.
Zhou Meng was also shocked for a moment by Ying Jingyu's words, and said respectfully: "Master, let the cavalry on horseback be as flexible as infantry. My subordinates have never thought of it."
"I wonder if you have any ingenious way, sir, to make cavalry on horseback look like infantry? If there is a method, I will definitely be able to improve the equipment on horses!"
Ying Jingyu chuckled and didn't answer. He picked up a brush and dipped it in some ink, then began to draw on the white cloth.
Everyone gathered around Jingyu very easily, watching with surprise as he drew a very linear three-dimensional picture on the white cloth.
As time went by, the looks of shock on everyone's faces became heavier and heavier, and they saw that the outline of the picture under the brush had emerged, looking like a horse harness that they had never seen before.
Because its shape fits perfectly on the horse's back, everyone is wondering whether this young man, Ying Jingyu, also likes to make weapons and has been addicted to it since he was a child?
How could you not have imagined that a weak-minded young man is not only gifted in military science and politics, but also has a talent level that is far superior to that of a master in the manufacture and improvement of weapons?
Everyone watched Ying Jingyu paint with intent for about an hour. The process was quite meticulous. Judging from the way he wrote, it seemed that he was not very familiar with it.
After an hour, Jingyu put down the brush in his hand, wiped the sweat on his forehead with his sleeve, and breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, I'm not an art student, so it's really rare to draw something like this from memory.
Ying Jingyu looked at his work and said: "Everyone, this is my first painting. Although it is not perfect, the model has been roughly sketched. Lu Wu, Zhou Meng, can you understand what I painted?"
Several craftsmen behind him had already been fascinated by the objects painted by Jing Yu, as if they had seen the reincarnation of Lu Ban. Such divine objects were actually made by the Master of Qin Dynasty?
Several famous craftsmen in Luwu bent down and cupped their hands and said: "Young Master's talent is like a god coming to the world! We are extremely ashamed..."
Ying Jingyu smiled and said: "Haha, you don't need to say respectful words anymore, we are here to discuss with you the modification of weapons."
Lu Wu and others were shocked and did not dare to talk nonsense: "Sir, if this horseback thing can be built in batches, it will definitely greatly increase the combat power of our Great Qin cavalry. The equipment of 10,000 cavalry can be equivalent to more than 100,000 infantry."
"I wonder if the young master has a name for this divine object?"
The corners of Jingyu's lips raised and he said, "Stir up."
"Stirrings? Stirrings..."
"Young Master is indeed a genius. The name of the stirrup is exactly what it is used for. If a cavalry steps on this stirrup, it can indeed achieve the same flexibility as an infantryman, and its combat power will be greatly increased."
Ying Jingyu said: "Well, I also saw how inconvenient the Great Qin knights were on their horses, so I suddenly thought of sketching this thing. I wonder if you can build this thing?"
Lu Wu walked to the table and took the cloth with horse stirrups in his hand. All the craftsmen gathered around and talked about it for a while.
After a moment, he said: "Don't worry, Sir, our 'Qin Ren Wufang' in Xianyang has the most outstanding craftsmen, the most complete production facilities and material supply."
"If we can build it according to the drawings day and night, we can produce several samples within two days at the earliest."
Ying Jingyu: "Oh? That's right. Only samples are available before mass production can be made. But the matter is urgent. I need to manufacture 8,000 pairs of stirrups within one month. Can it be completed?"
Lu Wu hesitated for a moment and then said: "Sir, this horse stirrup requires a lot of materials, and we don't have any production molds at the moment. In one month, I can only guarantee that there will be more than two thousand pairs of horse stirrups..."
"..."
Lu Wu looked at Ying Jingyu's unattractive expression and hurriedly said: "However, if the production mold is complete and the craftsmen are skilled in making it, mass production will be possible in one month. As long as the materials are enough, more than 10,000 tools can be produced.
It will be completed in a short time.”
Ying Jingyu sighed in his heart and estimated the time. He was afraid that Liu Bang's army would enter the Pass in less than a month. According to history, Xiang Yu's army would enter the Pass in about two months...
If Xiang Yu could gather 10,000 pairs of stirrups and equip his cavalry before arriving at Hangu Pass, he might be caught off guard and be able to match the might of Chu Xiang's army of more than 100,000 people.
After a moment of silence, Ying Jingyu nodded and said: "In addition, large-scale heavy crossbows and arrows must also be manufactured in large quantities. I will report back to my father, regardless of talent or financial resources, I will provide smooth service to all the martial arts workshops in Guanzhong.
Si sent it."
“We must seek quality and quantity, and produce in large quantities!”
Lu Wu, Zhou Meng and everyone were overjoyed after hearing this. This is an extra right given to the weapons workshop in disguise. In the past, money and materials were most needed to make weapons. The government did not budget enough, so the manpower and raw materials were insufficient, which affected
Quality and quantity of Qin army equipment
Unexpectedly, today the Great Qin Taiwei Gongziyu solved many problems with just one word
Lu Wu and others knelt on the ground and said: "Thank you, Master! I will definitely live up to your Majesty's orders, Master!"
Ying Jingyu nodded and said seriously: "Get up, but I also know that making crossbows and arrows is expensive and laborious. In addition, are there any other long-range attack facilities?"
Lu Wu said: "During the period of the First Emperor, our Great Qin used heavy crossbows to sweep away the Six Kingdoms. Because there were many cities in the Six Kingdoms, some of them were high and strong. However, when our Great Qin used long-range strafing with crossbows to break through the cities, it also
This avoided the loss of a large number of Qin soldiers."
"So after unifying the country, Qin also took back this heavy crossbow and rarely used it. Apart from the crossbow, there are no other long-range offensive and defensive weapons."
As if expected, Ying Jingyu came to the table again with an expressionless face, raised his brush and said: "Long-range offensive weapons are by no means useless. Even if we unify the world, we must vigorously develop and improve them."
"And I have a throwing weapon. The materials for making it can be found everywhere. The craftsmanship is not complicated and the cost is low. I need to manufacture this object in large quantities to garrison Hangu and Wuguan."
Lu Wu: "Young Master, it doesn't matter if you say it, I will do my best to make it happen!"
Ying Jingyu dipped in ink and began to draw on the white cloth.
The object drawn this time is much simpler than the stirrups. It is a giant catapult. It not only has two wheels, but also the length of the throwing equipment is very long...
About half an hour into the painting, a complete giant long-arm stone-throwing vehicle appeared in front of everyone.
Ying Jingyu took one look at the complete picture, nodded with satisfaction, put down the brush and turned around and said: "This throwing equipment is all made of wood, and the materials can be made of high-quality wood. Let's take a look and see if it can be mass-produced in the short term?
"
Lu Wu took the cloth handed over by Ying Jingyu, and after opening it, everyone gathered around and talked for a while.
After looking at it, Lu Wu cupped his hands and said: "Lu Wu kept the words of praise in his heart and said no more. Throwing weapons had been initially created in Lu Gong's era, but they were relatively crude and the combat power they exerted was very limited."
"However, I see that the throwing weapon you drew is quite ingenious and sophisticated. The size of the throwing tool is enlarged and the throwing arm is lengthened. If it is made according to this method... From what I can see, the range and power of the throwing weapon are long.
will increase significantly."
Ying Jingyu said: "Yes, what I drew is not very detailed, but it is simple to make. You must quickly make this large thrower according to the drawing, and experiment and improve to achieve the perfect effect."
"Yes, sir!"
"Not only that, the thrown object can be a stone, or it can be an object dipped in kerosene. This also requires polishing the stone and other objects according to the thrower in order to achieve maximum damage. Do not use ordinary stones instead! Go ahead and throw this
Weapons and throwing objects should increase the number of throwing points."
"Yes, sir!"
Ying Jingyu continued: "Long-range throwing wooden weapons are simpler to make than bows and crossbows. We need to equip the Qin army with 300 more in one month, and 1,000 more in Hangu Pass within two months. Can it be completed?"
Lu Wu said respectfully: "Don't worry, sir, this thing is simpler than a horse stirrup. It only requires a skilled carpenter. If the experiment is successful, it can be manufactured in large quantities. But..."
"but what?"
"Sir, please improve the technology and produce a huge amount of large-scale heavy weapons in a short period of time. I'm afraid my current military manpower is far from enough..."