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Poyang County, Lin Mansion.

After about an hour, Bu Tianzhi, Chen Laomou and the others arrived.

“Chen Lao”

“Weren’t you anxious to set up a workshop for hydraulic forging hammers before? Here’s your chance”

“There is plenty of water in Poyang County, you can use it to your advantage”

“There is no shortage of coal and copper mines in the surrounding area, but iron ore is scarce.”

“But it’s not a big problem, you can purchase it from Jiangxia County.”

With deep eyes, Xu Ziling ordered to Chen Laomou.

Now, even if the Young Marshal’s Army controls Poyang County, the most suitable place is Xinyu Iron Mine.

However, Xinyu Iron Mine is in Yichun County, between Poyang County and Henan Province. Chapter.

The Marshal’s Army has just captured Poyang County, and it would be too hasty to attack again. Moreover, Yuzhang is not as easy to fight as Poyang. In addition to the high city walls and thick walls, the most important thing is that the garrison is the Sui army.

Lin Shihong has occupied Poyang County for how long, he has already Coveted Yuzhang.

It’s not that he didn’t want to take action, but he couldn’t defeat it at all.

The Sui Dynasty also knew the importance of Yuzhang, so he guarded it with heavy troops. There were about 15,000 households in the eight counties and the population was close to 100,000.

There was no shortage of food and soldiers.

Rather than wasting time and manpower, it may not be possible to win Yuzhang.

It is more appropriate to buy iron ore from Jiangxia first.

Now that the young commander’s army is too sharp, it is time to restrain it, immerse it, and digest the gains made during this period.

The first shot is the first. , in troubled times, safety is the priority

“yes.”

Chen Laomou has long wanted to set up a craftsman’s workshop with hydraulic forging hammers. Xu Ziling asked him to wait before, so he waited for so long.

Now that it can be done in Poyang County, Chen Laomou can’t wait.

Water-powered forging hammers can not only Making armor is used in all aspects of life

“Feng Qingyang, have the results of the battle been calculated?”

Xu Ziling sat up high and looked at Lai Feng Qingyang.

“The statistics are done, Marshal!”

Feng Qingyang didn’t dare to neglect and quickly reported

“The Poyang sect was destroyed in the first battle, killing nearly 30,000 enemies and surrendering more than 70,000 troops.”

“There are more than 70,000 usable weapons, more than 4,000 leather armors, and 1,600 ships of various types.”

“3,000 jun of fine iron, 3,000 mulberry trees, and 8,000 pieces of cowhide were seized in Poyang County.”

“The price of precious things has not yet been calculated. How many kilograms of gold and silver are they worth?”

In response to Feng Qingyang’s report, everyone in the hall was slightly moved.

2,000 jun of fine iron, almost 60,000 jins.

Mulberry wood is the top material for making horseshoes and is valuable.

8,000 pieces of cowhide, whether it is Making armaments or selling them for money are both good things.

“Chen Lao”

“All the spoils of this battle are for you to handle”

“Before the middle of next month, 10,000 horizontal knives and 20,000 pairs of leather armor must be produced.”

“As for Ma Shu, are there any craftsmen in the craftsman’s workshop who can make it out of mulberry wood?”

Xu Ziling looked at Chen Laomou and said

“young marshal…..”

Facing Xu Ziling’s words, Chen Laomou was silent for a long time, and then said

“Nowadays, there are 800 blacksmiths in the blacksmith workshop. If water-powered forging hammers can be developed, there will be no shortage of raw materials. Not only 10,000 horizontal knives, but 20,000 will be no problem.”

“As for leather armor, it’s no problem as long as the weaving workshop cooperates.”

“But according to Ma Shan, there are currently not enough craftsmen talents to start production.”

Xu Ziling nodded and understood.

It’s not Chen Laomou’s fault. It’s not easy to make horsetail.

The base is tangerine wood, supplemented by isinglass, Gebu and lacquer.

Finally, it needs to be soaked in tung oil for a year and a half.

It takes a lot of time. The process lasts for several years.

This does not guarantee that the horse can be used.

The production cost is high, it takes a long time, and the success rate is only 30%.

Usually it is not a general family, and most ordinary soldiers are not qualified to hold the horse.

Therefore, it is also a symbol of status when used in horses.

If this kind of thing can be produced casually, then Chen Laomou will be a god.

“Although it is difficult for Ma Shan, we must find a solution as soon as possible, the sooner the better”

“10,000 yuan for the horizontal sword is enough, and the other materials are used to make the three-edged spear head”

“If you can’t make a horse, just use a hundred-refined steel halberd instead.”

“In the middle of next month, I will see at least 30,000 hundred-refined steel halberds.”

Boom!!

Xu Ziling’s plan shocked Chen Laomou and other core members of the Young Marshal’s Army.

The original Young Marshal’s Army already had Mo Dao soldiers, Heng Dao soldiers, crossbowmen, heavy armored infantry and shield soldiers.

Then One more halberdier will further enhance the collective combat capability of the Young Marshal Army.

Before, the Young Marshal Army could only be said to have the strength of Jianghu. In this case, it will really have the appearance of a prince.

And it will become the top prince in one step.

“Yes, young marshal!”

Chen Laomou knew Xu Ziling’s ambition, so he naturally did not dare to neglect it. It was a matter of concern for the world, and he did not want to be the sinner of the Young Marshal’s Army. The Young

Marshal’s Army now only has five thousand people, but it may be fifty in the future. Thousands, or even millions.

That would require a massive amount of weapons and armor, and the craftsman’s workshop would have a very arduous task!

“Nearly 70,000 Poyang troops surrendered, and it was enough to screen out 50,000”

“Even the Poyang army set up a large camp, Feng Qingyang was appointed General of Poyang, and Xie Yingdeng was appointed General of Zhonglang.”

“Train into an army as soon as possible”

“Other Poyang sent prisoners to mine”

“They can also be used as labor force to pave roads and build bridges.”

“After that, the Shaoshuai Army built reserves”

“Anyone who wants to become a young marshal must undergo at least 3 months of unified training. Only after meeting the standards can he become an official young marshal.”

“If the standard is not met, he can serve as a local garrison.”

Xu Ziling then ordered

“yes.”

Feng Qingyang and Xie Yingdeng did not dare to slack off.

It can be seen from Xu Ziling’s plan that Poyang is used as a source of troops.

At least it is the main source of the early expansion of the Young Marshal’s army. How can they dare to slack off?

“Bu Tianzhi, you are responsible for Poyang County Sheriff, and you make your own arrangements for government affairs.”

“There are 7 counties in Poyang County, and the teams in each county are selected from wounded soldiers who are unable to continue participating in the war.”

“From now on, as long as they are under the command of my young commander, military achievements will be given priority, and then those from humble families will be given priority.”

“There is no advantage in my family background here, only ability!!”

“The most important thing to control Poyang County first is to count the population and land acres.”

“No matter how many tricks those rich men and women hide, they will all be uncovered.”

“Anyone who refuses to obey will be killed!!”

Facing Bu Tianzhi, Xu Ziling gave an extremely cold order.

“yes.”

Bu Tianzhi also wanted to do these things, and he got the support of Xu Ziling, and he was in high spirits.

Other senior officers of the Young Marshal Army also agreed with Xu Ziling’s decision.

At this time, most of the power was controlled by powerful families.

Even poor families could not find it. If there is a chance, let alone some of their Guizhou leaders.

If it is a military meritorious service, it is a good system that has been verified by the Qin State.

Naturally it is not suitable in peaceful times, but in troubled times, it cannot be more suitable.

Of course, the military generals group will be too large , leading to an imbalance in civil and military affairs in the court. Later, Xu Ziling would also mention the matter of meritorious service.

Anyone who has made meritorious service to his family and country is not limited to military merit, and also applies to the meritorious service system.

But now that the Young Marshal Army has just started, these things can be planned slowly , don’t rush for a while.