After separating from Kong Jing, Liu Yu walked towards his tent. Different from the well-organized Feibao Army tent, the tent here was no different from that kind of Datong shop. Forty or fifty men were crowded in two long On top of the straw mat, there is a space about three feet wide for each person. Even if it is a sleeping place, compared with the smell of sweat after daily training in Feibao Camp, there is more of a choking smell of fireworks, which makes The new Liu Yu is a little uncomfortable with it.
People around him were very polite to Liu Yu, but they also kept them at arm's length. After all, on one side was a blacksmith who had no hope, who seemed impossible to get ahead, and might even be punished or maimed or dead one day. On the other side were all the blacksmiths. No one thought that Liu Yu would stay here for a long time.
Liu Yu has not completely recovered from Shui Sheng's death. Different from the previous period when he dreamed of Wang Miaoyin almost every day, he has been dreaming for the past two days and he keeps seeing Shui Sheng's face. Therefore, Liu Yu, who has always liked to take the initiative to make friends, Yu, who didn't bother to get to know his new friends at the moment, found an empty seat and almost fell asleep. Among this group of men who snored like thunder, he was not an outlier.
A voice whispered in Liu Yu's ear: "Brother Liu, have you ever fallen asleep?"
Liu Yu opened his eyes and followed the sound, but only saw the yellow-faced boy who stood guard at the camp gate in the morning, looking at him with excitement.
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "If you didn't call me, I would have fallen asleep soon. Little brother, what is your name and where do you live from?"
The yellow-faced boy smiled and said: "My name is Feng Qian, from Yizhou. Brother Liu, I really never dreamed that you would come to us."
Liu Yu softly said "Oh". During the day, he only thought that this young man spoke strangely. He had never heard such a tone before, but he did not expect that this person was from Yizhou. He frowned: "Yizhou" Do people from the state also come to serve as soldiers here in Beifu?"
A look of helplessness flashed across the face of the yellow-faced boy: "Actually, I was not a Beifu soldier at first, but followed General Mao's troops. General Mao's family has guarded Liangzhou and Yizhou for generations, and our family has been his family for generations. This time the imperial court sent troops to relieve the siege of San'a, and I followed General Mao."
Liu Yu nodded: "General Mao's entire army collapsed in the first battle, and he escaped with only a few dozen cavalry. Are you, the defeated troops, taken in by the Beifu soldiers?"
The yellow-faced boy Feng Qian scratched his head: "Yes, that battle was really a ghost. They said the Qin army was hundreds of miles away, but when I was still sleeping, I heard the neighing of the horses outside. The sound was so loud that when I came out of the tent, I saw everyone running, saying that the Qin army was coming. I could only run with them in confusion."
Liu Yu frowned: "You are General Mao's personal soldier, aren't you with General Mao?"
Feng Qian glanced at the black-faced sergeant next to him and whispered: "Master, you can speak for yourself."
Liu Yu's heart moved. During the day, he felt that this black-faced sergeant was a bit unusual. He didn't look like an ordinary soldier. He looked like a general in his movements. He looked at the black-faced sergeant and asked curiously: "Your Excellency, is it possible? yes?"
The black-faced sergeant sighed and sat up: "I'm ashamed to say that I am General Mao's nephew, so is Mao Qiu."
Liu Yu opened his eyes wide: "Mao Qiu? This name is really a bit strange. So, are you the grandson of Mao Bao, the famous Northern Expedition general?"
Mao Qiu curled up his lips and said, "Yes, my eldest father, I, am a loyal family member of the Mao family. We have guarded Liangzhou and Yizhou for generations. My uncle has been transferred to the Jingsu Guard this time, and we and my nephews have also Along with me, I went north to fight against the Qin Dynasty this time. I thought I could make great achievements, but I didn’t expect that, alas, the army collapsed overnight. How could I look like this when I returned to the capital? Not only me, but several of my brothers were also taken into custody. In various supply camps, I either made linens or fed horses, which can be regarded as atonement."
Liu Yu nodded: "So, in this transport camp, many of the remnants of General Mao you have sheltered are like this?"
Maoqiu sighed: "Yes, if we strictly follow the military order, we will all be guilty. General Xie gave us a way to survive and let us make meritorious service in this blacksmith camp. Liu Yu, your name, I have heard about it recently A lot of times have passed, but you are different from the rest of us. You only came here because of an accident during training, and you will leave sooner or later."
Liu Yu's eyes became sad: "I killed my brother with my own hands. I must be punished in public, and I can't overcome my conscience in private. I came here to atone for my sins. I can only create the best Only the armor and the sharpest weapons can be worthy of my brother’s spirit in heaven!”
Maoqiu curled up his lips: "But don't tell me, that Master Kong is still somewhat capable. At least he is very good in the blacksmith trade. After coming here, I learned a lot about making iron armor and fine craftsmanship." It's a good way to use weapons, which may be useful in the future. Liu Yu, I heard that Beifu soldiers are the best warriors and need to be equipped with the best equipment. You came from Feibao Camp, how do you feel? "
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Our equipment and armor are all taken from the arsenal. I personally don't feel that there is anything special. But today I met Master Kong. His family has been making ordnance for generations, and there are many things that make him proud. The design is eye-catching, I think if you wear the armor here and equip it with the weapons here, it will definitely be different."
Having said this, Liu Yu said seriously: "Brother Mao, what are you doing here? The higher ups know your identity, so they only let you guard the camp gate and no longer forge iron?"
Maoqiu shook his head: "No, we work in shifts to watch the door. Compared with blacksmithing, this is a lot more leisurely. However, we have to make armor again tomorrow. Liu Yu, you have to follow us tomorrow. Let’s make armor together.”
Liu Yuqi asked: "Is it just making armor pieces? Isn't it making helmets and weapons?" He felt a little disappointed. At least he knew that forging requires strength. Look at the men wielding sledgehammers in the blacksmith shop today. Compared with his own, his strength was far inferior, so in the bottom of his heart, he hoped to learn how to swing a sledgehammer and use weapons from Kong Jing tomorrow.
Maoqiu smiled and said: "Everything has to start from the basics, even you, Brother Liu, are the same. Everyone who comes to this blacksmith camp, regardless of their ability, must first do a month's work as a handyman, which is what you see today. , fetching water, transporting ore. But your situation is special. Today, Building Master Kong has given an order for you to follow us to play armor films tomorrow."
Liu Yu curled up his lips: "Is it the kind of armor with scales? What's so difficult about that?"
Mao Qiu and Feng Qian were stunned for a moment, then looked at each other and smiled, then they both lay down: "Tomorrow, you will know how difficult it is to make this little armor!" chapter;
