Compound crossbow!
Zhang Sheng focused on the compound crossbow, which can be used to attack, retreat or defend.
As an engineering dog majoring in mechanics, making a simple compound crossbow is child's play.
However, there is a lack of material.
The preferred material for making bows and crossbows is eucalyptus, which is not produced around Guangchang. Moreover, even if it is produced, the cycle of making bows according to ancient methods is too long. Therefore, the next best choice is bamboo crossbows.
Needless to say, brine salt. Others don’t know how to purify it, but Zhang Sheng knows.
Among the three conditions he proposed to Zhen, one was related to the military and the other two were related to the economy.
Zhang Sheng had no mercy for big landlords like the Zhen family. He would seize the opportunity to collect wool. Of course, the reason why he did not touch the shops in the city was also to collect wool, especially armors, crossbows, etc. That's the right way.
"General, brine salt is poisonous."
Zhen Ping heard Zhang Sheng's request. There was no problem with arrow bamboo, and the sharing of the shares was probably not a big problem. The only thing that made him confused was the brine salt. This thing was not valuable at all. Jizhou had plenty of it, but what if these thieves were to eat it? It would be unjust if Lu Yan died and the blame was placed on him, so I couldn't help but remind him.
"Dr. Zhen, our lives are cheap. If we die, we won't bother Mrs. Zhen." Zhang Sheng guessed what he was worried about and gave him reassurance.
Zhen Ping left, feeling uneasy and worried.
After sending Zhen Ping away, Zhang Sheng focused on the switch.
The gate still needs to be opened. You can't live in seclusion for the rest of your life. However, how to open this gate requires careful consideration.
There are four passes around Guangchang City, including Wuruan Pass, which leads to Jizhou, and Jinpi Pass, which leads to Youzhou. These two passes are located in the Wuhuiling Mountains, twenty or thirty miles apart, running one to the southeast and the other to the northeast. Relatively speaking, Wuruan Pass has more revenue, because it is the only way for many Jizhou merchants to participate in border trade, while Jinpiguan is mainly for domestic trade, and most of the two states in Bingyou communicate or exchange goods through Jinpiguan. none.
The location of Tianma Pass in the direction of Lingqiu is equivalent to that of Wuruan Pass. However, compared with Wuruan Pass, its role is much smaller, because merchants in Bingzhou who want to participate in border trade can not only go through Tianma Pass and go out of Feihuxing, but also go out of Yanmen Pass. There is also a gate there, and it is larger than the one in Yu County.
Heishiling has the most unique and important position. Feihukou was not only a transportation and military important place in ancient times, but also the throat of trade.
During the Chu-Han War, Liu Bang and Xiang Yu competed in the Central Plains. Liu Bang was defeated and wanted to retreat to Guanzhong. His counselor Li Shiqi analyzed the world situation and opposed fleeing to the west. He proposed to seize the dangerous Taihang Mountains in the east, occupy the mouth of Feihu in the north, and guard Baimazhijin in the south. Liu Bang followed the plan and defeated Xiang Yu.
After Liu Xiu became emperor in the Eastern Han Dynasty, he immediately asked his generals Du Mao and Wang Ba to guard Feihukou and build pavilions and beacons in Heishiling. That is to say, since then, Black Rock Ridge has become a heavily guarded place in all dynasties. It is worth mentioning that Liu Xiu conquered the heroes of Jizhou all the way eastward, and did not declare his accession to the throne until he captured Daishang Valley and controlled Feihukou in one fell swoop.
From the importance Liu Bang and Liu Xiu attached to this place, the military status of the Feihu Valley Blackstone Ridge pass can be seen.
After thinking about it, Zhang Sheng felt that if the switch was to be opened, Wu Ruan Pass and Black Stone Ridge could be opened first. Both of these passes are easy to defend and difficult to attack. As long as corresponding measures are formulated to prevent the enemy from trying to seize Wu Ruan Pass from the inside, they can , the enemy will have no chance to take advantage.
To guard the gate is to choose the general!
In fact, the set of things Gao created is already very good.
For example, when a caravan passes through customs, people and goods, weapons and guards are separated, etc., which has effectively reduced the possibility of others taking over the customs in the name of the caravan.
The failure of Wu Ruan Pass was due to the word greed. The Guangchang Gao family chose the wrong person, choosing Gao Guang's greedy thing. If it had been anyone else, Wu Ruan Pass would not have been so easy to break.
Zhang Sheng learned this lesson. Now the people guarding the four passes are all promoted from his personal guards. After some observation, he believes that the trustworthy people are not very capable but have a strong sense of responsibility. That's the first thing.
Jiang Meng, Wu Hu, Bai Xiao, Yan Zhong, the four generals who guarded the gate were summoned back by Zhang Sheng and sat at the discussion table.
"Chief Jiang, Chief Wu, Chief Yan, and Chief Bai, tell me, what are your experiences these days?" Zhang Sheng looked at the four of them and joked with a smile.
Jiang, Wu, Yan and Bai looked at each other with grim expressions on their faces.
"Commander, I feel bad. I'm always on tenterhooks, for fear of missing your big event. I, I still want to come back and be your guard."
Among the four people, Wu Hu and Bai Xiao were old people, and Jiang Meng and Yan Zhong were from Zhoucang. When Zhang Sheng made such a joke, Wu Hu, the first brother, couldn't hold back and took the lead in speaking.
"Hahahaha, the chief of the village did a good job and guarded the gate very well. What are you doing when you come back? Besides, Wu Gui and Zheng An won't do anything when you come back. They just took over as captain and deputy captain after you left. When you come back, what will others do?" Zhang Sheng's praise was mixed with jokes.
"Mr. Lang, as long as I can stay with you, I can also be a guard."
Jiang Meng did not fall behind, and the other three nodded in unison.
Guarding the gate may seem relaxing, but as Wu Hu said, although no enemies arrived during this period, they did not dare to relax for a moment for fear of causing trouble. Therefore, in this way, it was actually more tiring than being a guard. On many.
"Haha, one by one, they all have no future. Think about it, you guys can practice a bit, and from now on, you can be a shepherd. What a great opportunity? How many people want to be in that position but can't get it? You are not willing yet, I’m really dissatisfied.” Zhang Sheng laughed and cursed.
The four of them giggled and stopped talking. They knew in their hearts that promotion was indeed a matter of honor for one's ancestors, and no one was willing to do it.
"Lang Jun, actually, everything else is fine. I just can't hear you talk about those battles at night anymore, and I always feel empty in my heart."
Bai Xiao, who didn't like talking very much, answered, and the four of them nodded in unison.
OK, all motivated.
These days, as long as there is nothing to do, the evening classes to improve everyone's military literacy have not stopped every evening. People like Wu Hu have gained a lot from listening to these things. Now, they are out on duty, so it is impossible It is indeed a pity to hear these contents again.
"Haha, this is simple. From now on, I will send Wu Gui and Yan Zhong to tell you a story every few days."
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When Zhang Sheng finished speaking, some people were happy and some were sad!
"Lao Meng, Hu Zi, Lao, Lao Yan, the gate cannot always be closed, it will always be opened one day. This time, the main purpose of calling you here is to ask you about the process of entering and exiting the gate. No ideas or suggestions?”
After chatting for a while and consolidating their feelings, Zhang Sheng finally turned the conversation to the main topic...
