Chapter 186 The Hermit
The next day, Chu Tianya went to the Hu Bensuwei Camp to observe their training. Seeing that the "boss" came to inspect the work in person, these cavalrymen practiced very hard, at least the scene looked lively and majestic.
But Chu Tianya is not satisfied.
If there is no comparison, it will not be like this. But he has seen the cavalry of the Golden Man. Compared with the elite cavalry of the Jurzoku's Tiefutu and crutch horses, the current Hu Benqi is a group of new recruits. There is a new calf's momentum of not being afraid of tigers. If you really want to fight, it may be majestic when you encounter a bad battle; if it is a little bad, it may also collapse thousands of miles. This is the advantage of new recruits and the shortcoming of new recruits.
As for the combat ability and coordination ability of individual soldiers, it is even more incomparable. In fact, there is no need to compare it with the Jin cavalry, but there is still a gap compared with the Xiaoqi under Jiao Wentong. It is a group of veterans who have been following Jiao Wentong for many years, and a group of battlefield tigers who have come out of the dead who have experienced the real baptism of war. They have absolute trust in each other, and they are very tacit and experienced.
Even the hundreds of Khitan cavalry led by the Yelu brothers are better than the current tiger cavalry.
Looking at the scene on the school field, Chu Tianya's face gradually became grim. Because he knew that the weather was getting colder day by day, and the days when women invaded the south were getting closer and closer.
Bai Zhi, who was nearby, saw Chu Tianya's face and whispered, "Lord, it's not a day's cold. It has been less than three months since the Hu Benqi was formed. Tang An, Anu and others have tried their best to practice to this extent. The soldiers also worked very hard, and there was never something sneaky and slippery.
"I know. I don't mean to blame anyone. It's just that I can't wait. The real woman may call at any time. What can we take to fight against the enemy? Chu Tianya said.
Bai Shu's expression was not optimistic. After pondering for a while, he said, "Lord, why don't we go to the Military Machine Hall to talk about it?"
"It's good." Chu Tianya nodded. After all, there are many people here, and some words spread to the ears of the soldiers. After all, it is not good.
Later, the two arrived at the military machine hall. Bai Shen mysteriously invited Chu Tianya to his study and took out a few drawings to show him.
When Chu Tianya looked at it, he couldn't help but be happy.
This is some new firearms created by Bai Xiu after improving some of the existing firearms of the Song army.
"It seems that we want to go together." Chu Tianya smiled and said, "Whether it's cavalry or infantry, it's not cost-effective to use these troops to compete with the army of the State of Jin. But this is the basis of war, and we must pay attention to it. If you really want to have some advantages, you can only be a strange soldier - the so-called strange soldier is something they can't think of. Firearms are the first choice.
Bai Wei also smiled, "Xiaosheng knew that the master had driven away all the craftsmen of the gunpowder factory not long ago. In fact, Xiaosheng also believes that these people don't work hard, and they really don't want it. Xiaosheng has always been very interested in firearms, but due to the conditions, he has never put forward an idea. Seeing that the lord had such a proposition, Xiaosheng dared to make a fool of himself.
"What a ugliness, the design is very good." Chu Tianya laughed and praised. This is not purely out of comfort to Baixu, but his design, at least now, has surpassed most people's thinking level. Of course, compared with Chu Tianya from the 21st century, it is indeed not a grade.
In Baixu's design, he is more aimed at the existing power of gunpowder, and carries out equipment improvement and invention to adapt it to the current battlefield situation. Chu Tianya's thinking is completely different. He wants to improve gunpowder, enhance the power of gunpowder, and essentially change the impact of firearms on war.
This is also a coincidence. Chu Tianya has knowledge and ideas that transcend the times in his mind. Bai Wei has a deep understanding of the production level of workshops in the current era and has unique views on the current war. If Chu Tianya can improve the gunpowder, then the design of the firearm will be a multiplier, which will enlarge the power of the gunpowder into a geometric base.
Of course, there are some things that can never be designed by Bai, which is a metaphor for individual guns. But Chu Tianya can. In view of the existing level of science and technology, not to mention creating an AK47 that sweeps thousands of troops, at least you can think of a fire rope gun and a flinch gun!
But the premise of all this is gunpowder!
There has always been a tacit understanding between Chu Tianya and Bai. Seeing that he took out such a drawing, Chu Tianya understood it and smiled, "Jinqian, you are not a person who likes to talk about it. You never do anything uncertain. Today, you have taken the initiative to present pictures to me, and you must be prepared for it. Come on, who are you going to recommend to me to rebuild the gunpowder factory?
"Those who know me, Lord!" Bai Wei laughed and said, "Xiaosheng dares not deceive the master. There is indeed an excellent candidate who can support the gunpowder factory."
"Who?"
"Yelü Yanchen."
"Khitan people?" Chu Tianya frowned in confusion, "I haven't heard of it. Who is it?"
Bai Xun stared at Chu Tianya, as if he had some hesitation, but he still said, "He was not surnamed Yelu, but he was given his surname because of merit. He has been in charge of the production of military weapons in Liaoning for more than 30 years, and has almost learned all the calcination and smelting techniques of our Song Dynasty. This includes gunpowder technology. He is a genius, and he has an extremely strong interest in smelting, calcining, casting and carving of handicrafts and military crafts. Therefore, all the technologies he learned from the Central Plains have come from the blue. Many years ago, in the alliance of the abyss, we were able to defeat the Khitans with the leadership of military weapon technology. When it came to Tongguan's Northern Expedition, our army found that the Liao people's weapons, firearms and equipment for defending and attacking the city, including firearms, were more advanced than us. These are all the credit of Jesus' words. However, almost no one in the outside world knows him, because he never shows up and only hides in his workshop to study his craftsmanship. Even his wife rarely sees him in a row.
"So, his existence is almost a state secret of Liao." Chu Tianya smiled and said, "Except for a few people in the royal family, I'm afraid that few people really know his existence."
Bai Qian smiled awkwardly, "It's true that you can't hide anything from the master. That's right, it was Princess Xiao who told Xiaosheng this.
"Then why didn't she tell me about it?" Chu Tianya looked at Bai Yu.
"It's... like this." Bai Shu was a little hesitant and said reluctantly, "A long time ago, when the lord didn't know Princess Xiao at that time, we occasionally mentioned it in a chat. At that time, Xiaosheng had a heart and wanted to find Yelu Yanchen.
"Oh, so..." Chu Tianya smiled, "I thought it was Princess Xiao who came back and saw that I was worried about the gunpowder workshop, so I specially told you!"
"No, no!" Bai Yu hurriedly waved his hand, "If Princess Xiao comes back, there is no reason not to see the master."
"That's true." Chu Tianya smiled and said, "So have you heard from Yelu Yanchen recently?"
"Yes." Bai Shu straightened his face and said, "Before and after the destruction of the State of Liao, Yelu Yanchen was once captured by the female real woman. Because few people knew his true identity, he was treated as an ordinary prisoner and asked for a job in the army of the State of Jin to join the army.
Chu Tianya frowned and said, "You don't want to tell me that he joined the army as Wanyan Zonghan's record room, right?"
"That's right." Bai Xun nodded and smiled, "Moreover, he also went south to invade Song and attacked Taiyuan. In the battle of Huanglong Valley, he almost died and became our prisoner.
Chu Tianya suddenly got up and said, "So where is he now?"
"At that time, the virgin prisoners we captured, including Wanyan Valley God, were basically handed over to the government to deal with, and he was also among them. However, because he was seriously injured, he did not return to the State of Jin with Wanyan Valley God at that time, but stayed in the home of a Khitan exile in Yuci County to recuperate his wounds. Bai Xun said, "Recently, this migrant has moved to a new village at the foot of Taihang Mountain. Xiaosheng has just learned the true identity of Yelu Yanchen, so he recommended him to the lord!"
"Great! What about him?" Chu Tianya said excitedly.
Baixu laughed and said, "Master, don't worry. Since Xiaosheng dares to say these big words in front of the master, he is naturally sure - Mr. Yelu, why don't you come out to see the lord?
Chu Tianya was suddenly overjoyed!
As soon as the white words fell, the door of the study was pushed open. From it, a thin old man who was nearly 60 years old came out, with gray hair and three feet long beard under his jaw. He really had a little fairy and elegant spirit.
"Old Ye Lu Yanchen, meet the general!" The old man came forward to worship.
"Sir, please." Chu Tianya hurried forward and helped him up. He couldn't hide his surprise and said, "I don't know if you can teach me to improve gunpowder and develop firearms to fight against virgins to protect the country?"
Yelu Yanchen looks a little older than his age. Maybe it's because he has just recovered from a serious injury, and he doesn't look too well. But his eyes are full of bright eyes. He looked at Chu Tianya slightly. His eyes were restrained and deep, but like a sharp dagger, which could directly penetrate into the deepest part of people's hearts.
Chu Tianya felt that he was almost seen through by him at a glance.
Such an old man should be a real wise man.
Chu Tianya quietly waited for his reply.
After looking at Chu Tianya for a few times, Ye Lv Yanchen smiled slightly and arched his hand and said, "Old man, it's incumbent!"
"Thank you, Mr.!" Chu Tianya is overjoyed!
Bai Xun also smiled happily, "It's still the master's ability! Xiaosheng has been persuading him for many days, but he didn't agree. He just said that he would make a decision after seeing the master. Today, Xiaosheng did not dare to tell the master first, and only asked the master to meet Mr. He in a hurry. On the only one hand, the gentleman agreed! It's amazing!"
"This is called, it's like old at first sight!" Yelu Yanchen stroked his bead and smiled. Although his voice was a little tired, he smiled cheerfully. He said, "Actually, Lao Xiu has heard the general's name for a long time, and he has been willing to come to the meeting for a long time. For nothing else, those who can make a national thief like Yelu Yu see the head, and those who can make a hero like Wanyan Zonghan throw away their helmets and discard their armor must not be ordinary people. These two thieves have a blood feud with the old man to destroy the country and kill their relatives, and the upper general is their nemesis. In the public, in private, in reason, in his life, he must work for the general! But I was worried that the rumors from the outside world were not true, and I didn't dare to entrust the rest of my life to a person who deceived the world. That's why I insist that I must make a final determination after seeing the general.
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[Today's two update, the next chapter will be presented at 7 p.m. Slowly start looking for feelings and state, I want to return, hard and bitter return...]