Chapter 57
"What are you fighting for in war? What are you fighting for weapons and equipment!" Chang Hao pointed to Pan Ta's bumpy stone stick in his arms and said, "What's the difference between letting you fight with trolls with this kind of weapon and letting you die?"
Pan Ta's face turned red and wanted to say a few words, but he couldn't say it until he spoke.
The Panda people used the weapon of short-handled iron spear. Iron weapons are the most expensive things in any tribe, so the Panda people love weapons very much and try their best to maintain these iron spears. Unfortunately, the iron weapons are durable and will always rust. In the end, they lost the iron weapons and were unable to buy high-priced iron weapons from human black merchants, so they had to use stones that could be seen everywhere to grind them into sticks.
Panta knew very well that it would be very difficult to fight with ogres by just using stone sticks. If you were fighting with stronger trolls, there would be no big difference between stone sticks and toys.
"I have also discovered this problem before. Our soldiers' weapons and equipment are currently far behind the configuration of the conventional orc army. We have always been winning by relying on our own physical fitness, but this path is not far. So during this period, I have been discussing with the disciples of Weishui Jianlu to create new weapons for the Panda people and the Bear people. The shortcomings of the lack of smelting and forging technology in the orc kingdom are not a problem in our Guangmingye." Chang Ge said as he glanced at Yan Yao out of the corner of his eyes.
Herbert and Panta were shocked when they heard this.
"Some time ago, we drew the design drawings of the triangular whale hunting gun and the fine iron heavy sword based on the fighting style and combat habits of the Panda and Bear people." Yan Yao was shocked by Chang Ge, and quickly took out a few design drawings and handed them to Chang Hao. "We now have some fine iron ore of high-quality materials and second-hand steel armor in our hands, and we can immediately put the production of about 300 triangular whale hunting guns."
Chang Hao looked at the design drawings, nodded, pointed to one of the drawings and said: "There can be a few more blood grooves at the edge of the triangular whale hunting rifle, which will make the wound unable to heal. And you can also add some small barbs so that the whale hunting rifle can penetrate the body of the trolls. If they want to pull the gun out, they have to be with the flesh and blood."
Yan Yao quietly wiped away the cold sweat from her forehead. Senior brother is so cruel.
"Boss, you can use the obsidian sword you used to chop wood for us in the morning. Just ask Brother Yan to polish it and kill the enemy in battle." Herbert learned his lesson this time and whispered from the side.
"Adopted." Chang Hao waved his hand and it was better to save materials.
"Then the problem of weapons has been solved, but armor is a difficult problem." Yan Yao gestured with his hands to the size of the bear warrior and said: "The orcs are tall and need a lot of refined iron ore to create suitable steel armor. Our reserves are only enough to create triangular whale hunting guns, which are cut out from the materials for building the hall."
"Materials are given priority to the weapons manufacture of Herbert and Panta. The main hall project is not there for a while, and as for the armor problem..." Chang Hao was a little embarrassed for a while.
When he was in the military camp of Lonya City, he learned about the cost of steel armor with several officers. The price of a single piece costs 1,000 gold coins, which is the lowest price that human black merchants do not ask for.
In addition to the cattle and sheep that were given to him for territory and animal husbandry, the temple also had 2,000 gold coins. He originally thought that he could use these 2,000 gold coins to exchange his subordinates for his decent outfits, but now it seems that he can only buy two sets of steel armor, but he still doesn’t know where to buy it. What’s the trouble?
"Boss, we don't need to wear steel armor. Just leather armor is fine. The steel armor is too heavy and will hinder our attack speed." Panta and Herbert exchanged glances and said in unison.
They were moved from the bottom of their hearts. They had never heard of a lord who was not built with a hall representing identity symbols and was willing to empty his pockets to add equipment to his followers.
When Herbert was still in the army, he often heard the robes discussing the news that some noble lords would not be called upon by others, insulting and scolding their followers at every turn, allowing them to do the dirtiest and tiring work. When they were in war, they were wearing cotton wool that was not much thicker than paper and rushed to the front as cannon fodder. When they died in battle, they would even have to deduct their pensions.
It is undeniable that orc warriors are often stubborn, but if you treat them well and trade sincerity for sincerity, they will remember it for the rest of their lives.
The young boss in front of them is enough for them to remember for several lifetimes.
The boss thinks about them so much, and they must do something for the boss.
"Is there anyone selling leather armor in Kotav City?" Chang Hao asked.
"Some bosses, their leather armor is made of yak leather and python skin, and they are weaved with completely dried and de-oiled grape vines. The defense is very guaranteed, and the price is 50 gold coins per piece. If you purchase it in large quantities, there will be discounts..."
Panta answered the boss's question with some guilt. Because when they first arrived in Kotav City, Chang Ge and Emilia took a fancy to those well-made leather armors at a glance. Unfortunately, the bear and panda people were so edible that most of the gold coins were buried in their stomachs, and then there were not a few left.
But before Panta finished speaking, a heavy cloth bag hit his arms, and every magic crystal inside reflected the bonfire's tongue.
Panta's breathing became heavy immediately.
"In the past two days, you will organize the purchase of the city. First buy 500 sets of leather armor, then count what other people need, and buy them together." Chang Hao reminded: "You can use these magic crystals into the city to exchange them for gold coins. Don't sell them to the same company in order to save trouble. You should sell them in different places, and don't let those who are interested pay attention to you."
Pan Ta nodded heavily, and he understood the truth that money was not exposed.
Seeing that the night was already deep, Chang Hao announced that the cadres tonight would end here. Panta twisted his big butt and counted the list of supplies that everyone urgently needed to buy in the city. He not only wanted to count all kinds of strange things, but also properly arranged the issue of safe return of escort supplies. The troll tribe in the Guangmingye seemed to have set their sights on them. Anyone who is careless might have cost them a heavy price.
Everyone dispersed and rested, only Chang Ge and Emilia were still sitting by the bonfire and did not leave.
"Do we have the ability to develop modern technology now?" Chang Hao added a piece of fire to the bonfire, and the jumping flames suddenly surged with crackling sounds.
"Chang Ge and I have been discussing this matter today when we are catching fish and shrimps. In the current situation of Guangming and wild, it is tantamount to developing modern technology, which is like a skilled woman who can't cook without rice."
"From nothing to be achieved is the most difficult step," Emilia whispered.
"Modern technology is not realistic, but modern technology can still be realized in a short time." Chang Ge said with his finger: "For example, technology that can improve productivity, such as steam engines and internal combustion engines, can be created soon as the materials are in place."
"Technology is the primary productive force. I didn't think that this sentence was special when I was in school. Now I will savor it, it's simply the truth." Chang Hao rolled his eyes wide, "But you won't really tell me, it's true that we can only reproduce the technological level around the 18th century? Is this too shabby, right?"
"Although we stand on the shoulders of giants, we can only start from the level of the steam engine at the beginning and then seek improvement. The time we transition to the next level of technology does not need to follow the course of history." Chang Ge's expression of seduction was comparable to that of history teachers when he said this.
"And with the help of magic, it can greatly improve technology faster to a certain extent, and maybe there will be unexpected improvement effects." Emilia smiled.
"The legacy of the local tribes in Guangmingye needs to be solved as soon as possible. There is a human empire eyeing the covetous people in the north. The footsteps of the war are actually very close. The temple has given me several vaccinations."
Chang Hao took a deep breath and asked, "With enough resources, can we recover to the technological level of World War II within a year?"
Chang Ge and Emilia smiled at each other and gave a positive answer.
"able!"
Chapter completed!