Volume 1 Chapter 353 Preparations for War

But this is the second phase of the product in my hand, and it is also mixed with eggs and cream to make it taste better and more mouthful, anyway, one of my favorite snacks before I crossed over was the compressed cake that was waiting to be sold.

But compared to that, I think the thing I'm eating now tastes better and more fragrant, and unfortunately this thing is harder than the one sold on the street, which is quite laborious.

"You don't want to taste a little? This is a new color. I muttered as I chewed on the compressed biscuit. handed the cake to Sister Qingxia, Sister Qingxia could only sigh lightly, took a small bite and chewed it carefully, and said after a long time: "The taste is better, but it is quite tooth-consuming." ”

"No way, but at least it tastes good, if you can have a small pot to cook, it must be a very delicious porridge." This son said proudly. "Compared to the rice noodles of the past, this thing is more suitable for military rations."

"It's true, this thing can be easily transported, and the size is also small, a militiaman can at least carry ten or twenty pieces of compressed bread in his backpack." Sister Qingxia pursed her lips, swallowed it and said with a smile.

"Of course," the army is a big problem, and the military rations are a big problem, from the last fried noodles, I got inspiration, but unfortunately, packaging is a big problem, in the end, it was the ingenious Sister Qingxia who gave me the idea.

Wrapped in oiled paper and tin foil, then glued with fish glue, thrown into the water for a day and a night, opened, the contents are still Yu, which finally gave Ben Gongzi confidence, although there is no canned food now, but Ben Gongzi has made a compressed military ration, which is definitely a great innovation.

It's just that the military food made for the first time, in terms of taste, and in terms of calories provided, may still have some defects, so this son sent someone to make the latest model of military food, after actual testing, this large piece of compressed cake only needs one and a half pieces, plus a little cheese and tea, which is completely enough for a soldier to consume for a day.

Compared to the past, a soldier who wanted to march in the field for ten days had to hang a heavy bag of rice on his body, but now, each soldier only needs to stuff fifteen pieces of this thing in his marching backpack, as well as two pieces of cheese and a small piece of tea, which is enough to complete a ten-day expedition.

Although now, everything is still in the testing and preparation stage, but a veteran general like Han Shige is very shocked, and he is speechless for the equipment that Ben Gongzi has equipped for the militia, and he also makes him throw himself to the ground.

All the seemingly unnecessary but scattered gadgets have their proper use, and the appearance of leggings makes it possible to march off-road for several days in a row. Even Han Shige once led these soldiers to march north along the Yellow River, as far as the Yinzhou area, and it was a covert march.

It was almost a thousand miles back and forth, and they only spent twelve days in total, which was perhaps the first long march training for mankind, and the rations they had brought with them, until they returned, each of them still had a few pieces of compressed bread left.

Ben Gongzi finally determined the benefits of this thing for military operations, but now is not the time for mass production, at least not that necessary, but just enough consumption for ten days of training for the whole army

Because according to history, today, a major event should happen, and this major event is that in history, today Emperor Yang Guang of Sui will inspect Beisai, and when he arrives at Yanmen, he will be surrounded by hundreds of thousands of Turkic soldiers, and the Turkic soldiers will rush to attack Yanmen Pass. Later, Fan Zigai, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, designed to send an edict and recruited troops to rescue, and the emperor sent an envoy to ask for help from Princess Yu Yicheng, and the princess sent an envoy to tell the north of Biyun that there was an emergency. And the eastern capital and the counties are coming, and the siege will be lifted. Yang Guangcai had to get out of danger.

It was supposed to happen in the fall, but I can't remember when. The thought of another major historical event happening in front of my eyes makes me feel very complicated, I hope that Shibi Khan can succeed, but I don't want Yang Guang to let Shibi Khan be slaughtered at this time, after all, he is the emperor of the Central Plains, and he should not die in the hands of those nomads.

Perhaps, this is also an opportunity for this son to get more attention, I hope that Yang Guang will be able to get acquainted with each other at that time, and let this son go to a general or a taishou, but the problem is that I am reluctant to do everything here

And King Guande has passed away, and there is no one in the court, but I believe that if this son can make a great contribution, there will be no one to fight with me for the county order of Hancheng County

"Childe, there is good news for Chang'an." Li Yuanfang came into the room with an excited voice, and soon, the information he handed over made Ben Gongzi frown. In this way, my father-in-law will have the opportunity to show his military talent, as long as he can make great contributions, I believe that today's son, should be able to express something, maybe this year, my father-in-law will be able to take charge of the place, as long as the operation is lawful, when he sees that the general trend is suitable, Li Yuan will jump out and hold high the banner.

"Childe, what news makes you so excited?" Sister Qingxia said with some curiosity.

"The Son of Heaven is visiting Taiyuan, and is taking refuge in the summer in Fenyang Palace, hehe, now there are thieves and thieves in Shanxi, and they are very uneasy, so the world issued an edict and ordered my father-in-law to be the ambassador of Shanxi Hedong to comfort him, and to assume the responsibility of promoting and demoting civil and military officials selected by the county, and also responsible for recruiting and sending troops to Hedong and crusade against a group of thieves." I replied with a smile.

"It seems, another thing, has come to the path you see, Childe, isn't it?" Sister Qingxia smiled and presented me tea with a smile and smiled. "It's nature." This son is very proud.

"It's really strange, Childe, you seem to have been unhurried, but, it seems that everything is in your expectation, and now Hancheng County is in unison, why are you still watching like this, but you don't act?" Sister Qingxia looked at me and shook her head, and said softly.

In a word, the strength is still not enough. Moreover, the right time has not yet come. I sighed. Sometimes, looking at these things that you know will happen in front of you, but you don't have enough power to stop it, this feeling is really ......."

There was bitterness in my words, yes, it was because of this that I tried so hard to do it, but until now, it still has not met my expectations, even if it is the five thousand militia, the one thousand and five cavalry, no matter how elite the training is, after all, the number is too small.

Sister Qingxia moved to my side, held my hand tightly, and looked at me with affection. "Childe, Qingxia knows that what you have done is the world, not one dynasty and one country, give yourself more time, do it according to your own ideas, I hope to see what you have said, such a dynasty, there will be no more dynasty changes, there will be no more frequent wars, and the Central Plains will no longer be invaded by the grassland. Do you remember what you said at the time? ”

"Of course, I remember everything I said. It is for this dream, therefore, I will wait, and strive to accumulate enough strength, at the right time, the fate of Huaxia will be greatly changed because of my hands. I put my arms around her, sniffed her hair, looked out the window, word by word, and said it with great determination.

Sister Qingxia's slightly cool slender hand touched my cheek, and a delicate and satisfied smile appeared on her pretty face. Qingxia is looking forward to seeing the great deeds that Childe has done...... Not. ”

Her red lips were blocked by me, kissing the woman under her, looking at Sister Qingxia's pretty face flushed, weak and powerless, this son was very proud, and my son's lung capacity finally surpassed her.

"Two thousand five hundred sets of overalls, which must be made at least by the beginning of July, and a hundred carriages with partial boxes, and enough spears and horizontal knives, in addition, two thousand five hundred helmets, and two thousand sets of iron-inlaid armor, and five hundred sets of armor-inlaid chain mail, we have also fought with those rebels, and it is reasonable to say that a batch of armor battles captured have been repaired." I sat on the couch and said as I thought about it.

Next to her, Sister Qingxia was recording quickly, while Yang Qiong, Han Shige and Han Xiong were listening there, and they were all bowed.

"Childe, nowadays, there are 1,000 sets of full-body armor in stock, 5,000 pairs of individual breastplates, 5,000 sets of armor-inlaid chain armor, and only 1,000 sets of iron-plated armor. In addition, there were 800 sets of leather armor, 5,000 hand rows, and only a dozen pairs of giant shields, all of which were captured. Bai Jie, the director of the arsenal, looked at the report in his hand and said.

"In addition, there are 3,000 horizontal knives in 100 refining, and more than 9,370 in 50 refining, in addition, according to your orders, there is no large-scale production of steel crossbows, and there are only seven steel crossbows in the first grade, thirteen steel crossbows in the second grade, and seven steel crossbows in the third grade."

“…… There are 1,000 bows, 700 crossbows, 5,000 spears, 300,000 crossbow arrows and arrows, and the original bamboo chicken feather arrows are still kept at the pass and are not counted. ”

"Well, the steel crossbow should not be used, this weapon will not appear yet. It's important to train the new blacksmiths so that they're all familiar with our production process and length specifications. However, by July, the mild steel at that time should be able to be smelted correctly, and then it will be produced in large quantities. I cleared my throat and said.

Mild steel has been able to be smelted, this kind of steel with excellent elasticity is a good thing to make bows and crossbows, but now the quality of mild steel is not stable, and the old craftsmen who are smelting are pondering how to make the output of mild steel, like other steels, obtain enough stable quality. In addition, I asked the craftsmen to make samples of mild steel that I have produced so far, and strive to make a steel crossbow with the least amount of material and the best power. When the time comes for assembly line production, I believe it will definitely be able to be done.