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Chapter 103 Armored Cavalry

That night, the emperor sent a messenger to Yedu and quietly scolded Murong Yanchao. Murong Yanchao did not admit the matter of Caozhou, but the messenger showed the confession signed by Cao Jianren, and Murong Yanchao could only blush and apologize repeatedly. He knew in his heart that the reason why Gao Xingzhou secretly kept the matter of Caozhou was because of his identity as the emperor's younger brother, but the identity of the emperor's younger brother was sometimes a disaster. If he really lost the holy family, he would not be far from death.

If you lose, you have to admit it. Anyway, someone has already caught the handle. Murong Yanchao immediately ordered the granary in Chanzhou to provide military supplies to the Guide Army. In Chanzhou, the warehouses of Zhenning Army were opened one by one, and the piles of grain and supplies made the liaison officers of the Guide Army dazzled. However, in private, Murong Yanchao still felt angry. Later, he quietly ordered his subordinates to bribe the prison guards in Caozhou and secretly kill Cao Jianren to vent his hatred.

Dong Zunhui, Li Tao and others stayed in Caozhou for another two days and received a lot of congratulations, especially they received the imperial edict from Kuaima. This was the first time since Dong Zunhui's reincarnation! If this imperial edict could be preserved and left for future generations, it would not be exchanged for hundreds of thousands of yuan!

Dong Zunhui was so stupid that he had been happy for several days. He looked at the imperial edict in a daze, which made Li Tao look very despised and said to him. Later, Li Tao also told his friend about this matter and his friend told him about it. After a while, Dong Zunhui had not entered Kaifeng, he became famous for "Zuanbao". However, when the emperor learned about this matter, he praised Dong Zunhui once, saying that he was loyal and honest and loyal.

In addition to the news of the promotion, the guards who sent the order also brought rewards to Dong Zunhui and Li Tao, and Dong Zunhui was even more reluctant to spend it. Anyway, the hundred-two silver patterns were not too heavy. Dong Zunhui put them in the bag next to the saddle and would touch them happily every day.

The reason why they were placed next to the saddle was because Dong Zunhui and the others had left Caozhou and were heading for Chanzhou.

With the emperor's reprimand, Murong Yanchao became much more honest, and the officials who stayed in Chanzhou were even more careful to entertain the transiting Guide army to avoid complaining again.

Of course, Chanzhou, as Murong Yanchao's base camp, naturally had their arrogance. The armored cavalry at the city gate shocked the Guide army. Although there were only 500 cavalry, it shocked all the soldiers passing by the city gate, and even shocked them, including Dong Zunhui and others.

Originally, Dong Zunhui and others kidnapped the iron armor from Xiangzhou and cheated the war horses from Bai Yanyu. They thought that their equipment was already very well-equipped and quite complacent. A few days ago, the Guide Army sent the license plate from Dutou. Although Dong Zunhui accepted it, he did not mean to join the Guide Army immediately. He just wanted to make new achievements in Yedu with the iron knife in his hand and the war horse under his crotch. But now looking at other people's equipment and then looking at themselves, everyone no longer had the mood to show off.

The weapons and equipment of armored cavalry can be divided into four categories: one is complete horse harness, which is also the only place where Dong Zunhui and others can keep up with armored cavalry; the second is combat weapons, such as swords and long halberds; the third is cavalry armor, which Dong Zunhui and others can only make do with one or two; the fourth is equipment, which is a vest. Dong Zunhui and others are extremely envious of armored cavalry.

The same sabers were all ringless short-handled iron swords. Dong Zunhui and others were holding the hundreds of smelting iron swords, while the other armoured cavalry carried the steel knives carefully forged on the shoulders of the steel-filled cavalry.

The so-called steel filling method is to melt pig iron, water it until it is cooked and forged with charcoal while watering it, and then quench it with the urine and fat of livestock. It is simple to say, but it is difficult to sit up. After years of war, a skilled blacksmith is an important strategic material. Only a large army town like Zhenning Army can have such a big deal. For example, Dong Zunhui is located in Suizhou. Even Xiangzhou, the capital of Shandong East Road, has no such blacksmith. According to detailed reports, there is no such blacksmith.

In addition to fighting knives, the weapons used by the cavalry also include bows, crossbows, long halberds, and iron spears. The long-range shooting was used with bows and crossbows. Dong Zunhui searched all over Suizhou and only found iron bows for infantry. There were no short bows for cavalry at all. The soldiers could still shoot targets when standing on the ground. If they rode on horseback, who knew where they could shoot arrows!

The sword is usually used when you are in a melee and afraid of accidental injury. The armored cavalry use long halberds, iron spears, and long spears. However, long halberds and iron spears require long-term practice. After years of battle, fewer and fewer soldiers know how to use them. Nowadays, the most commonly used spears are still long spears. For example, now, the armored cavalry in front of the city of Chanzhou is hanging a long spear at the victory hook next to the saddle of the horse.

In terms of armor, Dong Zunhui and the others wore good things that were found in the Xiangzhou arsenal. Whether it was arm guards or shoulder guards, whether it was chest armor or leg guards, they were all made of fine iron. However, compared with the shiny and lightweight armor of the cavalrymen in Chanzhou, the armor on Dong Zunhui and the others seemed a little dull, rough, old, stupid and strong. After all, the armor on them was kept up with the times and constantly improved, and the style of Dong Zunhui and the others actually had the legacy of the Wei and Jin Dynasties!

As for equipment, in order to show its majestic style, the armored cavalry in Chanzhou deliberately armed themselves, whether it is the "face curtain" that protects the horse's head, the "chicken neck" that protects the horse's neck, the "chicken neck" that protects the horse's chest, and the "horse armor" that protects the horse's body, they are all available.

Looking at their intimidating equipment, Dong Zunhui and his party were deeply shocked. Everyone consciously jumped off their horses and led their horses into the city with their heads hanging down.

Seeing that his morale was not high, Dong Zunhui quickly encouraged: "Don't be discouraged. How long has the Zhenning Army been developing? How long has our Suizhou been developing? Besides, they are our friendly forces, and we should feel glad. Moreover, although the armored cavalry is powerful, it is useless for siege battles! Otherwise, Murong Yanchao could miss such a main force? The real siege battles have to look at the infantry!"

After his persuasion, the soldiers finally recovered. When they were resting at noon, Dong Zunhui summoned Liu Qingyi, Zhang Yi and others to discuss it.
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