After leaving Hudugu.
Zhang Bao went directly to Li Daniu's house.
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.
For members of Li Daniu's family, it is very profitable to pay 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 a flammable and explosive place, a crossbow is easier to use than a gun.
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 full 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.
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 know exactly how to do it.
Crossbows are not like bows and arrows, and all the structures are clear at a glance.
There are four parts: crossbow arm, crossbow bow, bow string and crossbow machine.
The other parts are easy to explain, but I don’t know how to restore the structure of this crossbow.
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."
"Here are these beef tendons for you. 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 one's 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.
Old Mrs. Li actually 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 are you here 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 no problem.
It is estimated that the people on the Li family's side 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 would naturally not take the initiative to win over them.
"There's nothing wrong with this visit."
"The main reason is that you and I, the Zhang and Li families, are living 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 work.
If he didn't go, he might be causing trouble behind the scenes with the Li family.
"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 seat.
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 the first time they went to the city, so the journey was smooth.
"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's just a matter of pulling up the string and the crossbow, locking it, and then releasing the buckle, and it shoots out."
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 their clothes, they seemed to be government servants from Sanhe County.
