Dongjiang Army’s surname is Cheng from now on

Chapter 098

"Cheng Shuai, you also know that our Dongjiang Army is too poor. The court has forgotten us and does not give us food, grass, or equipment."

"We also know that wooden guns are terrible. Not to mention Jiannu's white-armored soldiers, even if they are red-armored soldiers wearing a layer of iron armor, we will suffer big losses!"

"We also know that this equipment is too poor, but the Dongjiang Army is too poor to provide us with better equipment!"

"Cheng Shuai, our Dongjiang Army is really poor. What can we do if we are poor?"

"We also want everyone to wear iron armor and carry horses and spears, but we are poor and have no money!"

"We have nothing but this life."

"Don't worry, Commander Cheng, you can hand over the stone castle to our Dongjiang Army. Unless Jiannu kills us all, they won't even think about getting there!"

"Cheng Shuai... We don't want to make do with it. It would be nice to have a wooden gun, at least not with bare hands..."

"Cheng Shuai, even if we don't have good weapons, our heroes in the Dongjiang Army will not give up. Even if we bite them with our teeth or smash them with our fists, we will do our best to kill Jiannu!"

"Cheng Shuai..."

As Cheng Shijie said that the equipment of the Dongjiang Army was not good enough, the soldiers and generals of the Dongjiang Army began to complain. Although Cheng Shijie controlled the Dongjiang Army, he could not regard the Dongjiang Army as the Ning Haijun.

This is also human nature. Even if it is your own biological child, you still want the eldest to give way to the younger. This is actually unfair to the eldest child.

Of course, there is no real fairness in the world.

Cheng Shijie said: "The quality of weapons is related to the outcome of the war, how can we just make do with it!"

In fact, Cheng Shijie originally wanted to repair the weapons captured on the battlefield and give them to the soldiers of the Dongjiang Army, but now Cheng Shijie also changed his mind.

The Dongjiang Army is now poor, and it can be said that because they are poor, it is easier for them to bribe them.

"Zhou Yandong!"

"exist!"

"Bring over the new equipment produced by the Ordnance Bureau!"

Unlike other generals who want to buy equipment, Cheng Shijie produces most of his own equipment, especially improved animal-powered machinery and equipment, which makes weapon production faster, of better quality, and most importantly, lower cost. In Pingding Kong Youde

During the Rebellion, Cheng Shijie not only received the money seized by Kong Youde, but also received a large amount of equipment.

These equipment were being repaired or recycled at the Ordnance Bureau of Ninghai Haijun. Especially after selling the iron mines and factories in Ninghai Prefecture, it was naturally impossible for Cheng Shijie to leave the precious steel to Gu Shizhang.

Not long after, Zhou Yandong brought over long guns processed by animal-drawn machines from the Ordnance Bureau. The shafts of these long guns were made of fine rubbing wood, commonly known as white wax poles, and were processed with a planer.

When Ning Haijun moved, not only Ninghai Prefecture's property was taken away, but also a large amount of wood, including the rubbing trees used to make gun shafts, were cut down, branches and leaves were cut off, and boats were also used.

After being shipped over, there were more than 600,000 gun barrels placed in the Jinzhou Guard alone, enough for Cheng Shijie to arm 300,000 to 400,000 spearmen.

The long guns placed on the cart at this time were wrapped in black Gebu strips, just like large bundles of sugar cane. They were all super long guns, with a length of more than four meters, which was longer than the wooden guns in the hands of the Dongjiang Army soldiers.

The gun is three meters long, nearly half as long. Especially the blade of the spear is actually one foot eight inches long.

The biggest difference between a spear and a spear is in the spearhead or spearhead. The spearhead is generally in the shape of a triangular pyramid or a four-sided pyramid, or a polygonal pyramid, or even close to a cone. The spearhead of a spear is longer, flatter, and has edges on both sides.

It can be stabbed, swept or chopped.

On the battlefield, the power of a spear is naturally greater than that of a spear. However, the problem is that the cost of making the same spear is almost twice that of a spear, and two spearmen can easily deal with one spearman. So in terms of cost performance

, the spear has more advantages than the spear.

Therefore, spears, like horse spears, were gradually eliminated due to their high cost. The dynasties that were able to equip a large number of horse spears and spears in the past dynasties except the Han and Tang Dynasties were relatively weak.

Looking at the spear on the cart, Mao Chenglu's eyes widened: "This is not a spear, this is a horse spear!"

"What the hell!"

Cheng Shijie smiled disapprovingly and said: "The horse is so expensive, this is a spear!"

Cheng Shijie pulled out the Tang straight sword and waved it lightly, and a bundle of spears scattered with a sound. He sheathed the sword, picked up a spear, and handed it to Mao Chenglu: "General Mao, try the power of this spear!"

Mao Chenglu stretched out his hand to take the spear and felt the weight of the spear. Especially the blade part was not the common triangular shape, but a long and narrow sword shape with deep blood grooves and a sharp edge.

With a cold light.

Mao Chenglu said: "What a gun!"

In fact, ancient cold weapons were generally not heavy. Ancient spears generally did not weigh more than ten kilograms. The weight of a spear in the martial arts examination in the Tang Dynasty was eight kilograms (the spear was one foot eight feet long, one inch and a half in diameter, and weighed eight kilograms). The average spear in the Ming Dynasty (

It is also one foot and eight feet long) with a total weight of only three kilograms, and the spearhead does not weigh more than one or two. The reason for the lightness of the spearhead is simple. Even if the spearhead is only the size of a nail head, it can kill the aorta in the heart if it is stabbed in the chest.

But the problem is that the weight of this spear is definitely more than ten kilograms, at least about twelve kilograms. This is mainly because of the different strategic purposes. The spearmen of the Ning Navy are not meant to fight in battle. What they need is to block the impact of the cavalry.

When fighting, just put the butt of the spear on the ground, point the blade in the charging direction of Jiannu's cavalry, hold it firmly, and wait for Jiannu to rush over. As for marching in full force, Ning Haijun's spear is there

During the march, they were transported on baggage vehicles, carrying only a two-and-a-half kilogram crossbow and a four-pound, six-liang dog-legged knife.

Mao Chenglu grasped the spear tightly, shook his wrist, and a gun flower suddenly appeared. He shouted loudly and stabbed the horse post.

"Puch..."

There was a muffled sound, and the thick horse bolt was pierced by a gun, and the spear blade was stuck in the horse bolt.

Mao Chenglu looked at a Dongjiang Army soldier holding a shield and said: "Yulang, bring the shield over!"

The Dongjiang Army soldier named Yulang stood a heavy shield with a height of 1.4 meters on the ground, and then used a wooden stick to support the shield.

Mao Chenglu took out his gun again, and with one shot, the heavy shield covered with iron sheet, which even the crossbow could not penetrate, was pierced by the shot, and the tip of the gun penetrated nearly half a foot from the inside.

"Good gun, really good gun!"

Mao Chenglu put away the spear and couldn't put it down. He looked at Cheng Shijie and said: "Cheng Shuai, this gun is good, very good. Mao likes it very much, but...how much does it cost for one? It's too expensive and we can't afford it!"

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"Buy, who do you look down on?"

Cheng Shijie waved his hand: "I promised you, Commander Huang, that as long as you guys come, I will be responsible for changing your equipment. There is no charge for these equipments. Take them all!"

The soldiers of the Dongjiang Army who were present were in a daze at first, then rushed towards the dozen or so carts and began to fire the long spears wildly. The soldiers of the Dongjiang Army were also frightened and were still reluctant to throw away the broken wooden sticks in their hands.

After getting the spears, many Dongjiang Army soldiers stroked the spears affectionately, as if they were holding a beautiful woman, with eager and dangerous eyes.

Soon, more than 3,000 long guns were looted.

A soldier of the Dongjiang Army held a spear and began to dance impatiently. Suddenly, a hay popped out of the soldier's clothes. Cheng Shijie's eyes fell on the hay, and he seemed to understand something.

Cheng Shijie walked towards a Dongjiang Army soldier. The Dongjiang Army soldier's clothes were bulging and looked very thick. However, the problem was that as soon as he reached out to touch, Cheng Shijie felt the Dongjiang Army soldier's clothes.

The clothes were stuffed with hay.

This kind of yellow hay had slender leaves, and he couldn't tell the difference. But he was sure that this kind of grass was not very effective in keeping out the cold, especially since the hands of this Dongjiang Army soldier were cold.

Cheng Shijie walked towards another soldier and stretched out his hand to touch it. The same thing happened.

Cheng Shijie looked at Mao Chenglu. At this time, Mao Chenglu was like a primary school student. During the physical education class, his pants fell apart due to excessive force. He knew what Cheng Shijie had discovered, so he seemed a little embarrassed.

"Cheng Shuai, Dongjiang Army is poor..."

Having said this, this tall and thick man's eyes turned a little red.

"Stop talking, stop talking, I'm handsome!"

Cheng Shijie said to more than 3,000 Dongjiang Army soldiers: "Brothers!"

As Cheng Shijie spoke, the scene immediately fell silent. These Dongjiang Army soldiers knew very well that they had a well-made spear in their hands, which meant that in the future, when they fought against the Jiannu on the battlefield, they would have one more weapon.

If you are distracted, such a sharp and strong spear will not be helpless and unable to fight back when encountering the white-armored soldiers of Jiannu.

"Meet the Marshal!"

Cheng Shijie looked at the generals of the Dongjiang Army and said: "I have been ordered by the Holy Spirit to control the Dongjiang Army. I have the right to act expeditiously during the temporary formation. Do you know what control is?"

"I am willing to listen to the commander-in-chief's instructions!"

"Now your Dongjiang Army, like Ning Haijun, is also my Cheng Shijie's soldier. Since you are my Cheng Shijie's soldier, the imperial court doesn't care about your supplies, nor does it care about your food and clothing. I will take care of it!"

These Dongjiang Army soldiers clenched the spears in their hands, with a dazed look in their eyes.

They have been disappointed by the court so many times that they have become numb. Their goodwill and loyalty to the court have also been suppressed and deceived again and again, and little is left.

"Zhou Yandong!"

"The end is here!"

"Bring over the cotton-padded clothes that Ning Haijun has in stock in Jinzhou and distribute them to the brothers of the Dongjiang Army!"

"Commander, we don't have many cotton-padded clothes in stock, but..."

Zhou Yandong was about to tell Cheng Shijie that although he had cotton-padded clothes and military uniforms, the problem was that they were prepared for future military expansion. Ning Haijun's invasion of the state took place as soon as more than 4,800 people completed the change.

, Cheng Shijie reorganized the navy of the Dengzhou Army and the captured rebel cavalrymen under Kong Youde, which put great pressure on the logistics of the Ning Navy.

Now Cheng Shijie was openly inviting people to buy people's hearts, but the problem was that Ning Haijun's family was not rich, and Zhou Yandong just wanted to explain.

Cheng Shijie interrupted Zhou Yandong rudely: "Nothing but, execute the order!"

"yes!"

Zhou Yandong has clearly understood the military discipline of Ning Haijun and must act according to orders. Cheng Shijie's orders are above all else.

Zhou Yandong turned around and met Song Xiance. He hurriedly said: "Commander Song, you'd better give the commander some advice!"

"Persuade? Why do you want to persuade?"

Song Xiance looked at the Dongjiang Army soldiers in front of him and said, "What do you think of these soldiers?"

"Although they are a little thinner, I have to admit that these are good soldiers with strong willpower and sharp eyes. They are all elites who will fight for the rest of their lives!"

Zhou Yandong seemed to understand.
To be continued...