I was engaged in infrastructure construction in the Han Dynasty [Transmigration Book]

Chapter 297 [4 More] 297

Liu Che squinted his eyes and noticed this problem, but he didn't speak, just waited quietly.

The crossbowmen raised their crossbows after giving an order. At this time, everyone realized that this familiar but unfamiliar weapon seemed to be used differently from the bow.

After winding up, all the crossbowmen quickly aimed at their targets, and shot out instantly after giving an order.

Li Ling raised his body slightly, stretched his neck and stared wide-eyed after reading it, and said, "Eh? Did I read it wrong? Those arrows went right through the target?"

In fact, not only him, but other people also have good eyesight, and the discussion was much louder than before.

Liu Tan asked someone to take the target up. Sure enough, there was a hole in the center of the target, but the arrow did not stay on it.

Even Liu Che was a little startled, he turned his head to look at Liu Tan: "How far is the target?"

Liu Tan calculated in his mind: "About fifteen feet."

That’s about 50 meters. In fact, the hand crossbow is very strong within 200 meters, but it can’t directly penetrate the target. Therefore, Liu Tan put the target closer for artistic effect.

Li Ling couldn't help but swallowed. Fifteen meters away, he could penetrate the target. If it was a human being, he could kill him with one blow from twenty or thirty meters away!

At this time, Liu Tan just had someone bring a crossbow and put it on Liu Che's desk.

Liu Che reached out and picked up the crossbow, feeling extremely heavy in his hand, turned his head and asked, "Is it made of bronze?"

"Yes." Liu Tan said: "I originally wanted to use iron, but the craftsmanship of iron is not as good as bronze, so I will use bronze for the time being."

Of course, the most important thing is that the cost of iron is too high. Although this crossbow is said to be made of bronze, in fact, other metals are added in the middle, so the overall price is not that high.

In addition, the bronze craft is relatively proficient, and it is easier to calculate with bronze.

Anyway, it doesn't affect the performance of the hand crossbow. Bronze is bronze.

Liu Che looked at the trigger part curiously and said, "What's here?"

Liu Tan explained: "This is to control the bowstring. After winding the bowstring, you can aim. Just press here to shoot the arrow."

While talking, he pulled the bowstring. After Liu Che pressed the trigger unskillfully, the string returned to its original position quickly.

After seeing it, he smiled and said, "It's somewhat similar to a crossbow."

Liu Tan said: "It is based on the transformation of the crossbow."

After Liu Che put down the hand crossbow, it was still quite heavy, and he couldn't stand holding it in his hand all the time.

Li Ling looked at the hand crossbow and his eyes were about to shine.

Seeing that Liu Tan didn't speak, Liu Che asked, "The shooting distance can only be so far?"

Liu Tan said: "It's fine within sixty feet, but the power will drop a little further away."

Liu Che pondered: "Not enough." Then asked: "Is it not finished yet?"

According to Liu Che's understanding of Liu Tan, this distance could not satisfy him.

Liu Tan whispered: "No, if you want a longer range, you can change it, but this one...wasn't used for war in the first place."

Liu Che: "Oh?"

Liu Tan said: "That...isn't the mutual market going to open? Before, because we couldn't seek common ground while reserving differences, we had to separate from the market of the Huns, but we still need to go there to buy things after separation. The emperor also knows that the Huns have their own markets. They are all strong and have a lot of weapons. The merchants here may be a bit dangerous in the past. I want the elite group to go there and set up an escort agency. They can accept the commission and escort these merchants to do business. In that case, generally The distance is relatively short, and the bow is not very convenient, so... I made a hand crossbow."

Li Ling's eyes widened when he heard that, he never thought that the hand crossbow was made like this?

I couldn't help thinking: Chang'an said that the King of the Northern Realm was a top-notch businessman, so it really wasn't a lie.

Liu Che didn't know what kind of expression to put on at this time. The hand crossbow is really good. Although the shooting range is not enough, it is powerful and there is always something that can be used.

And this is just out, there is still room for improvement in the future.

But Liu Che never expected that the reason why the hand crossbow was made is so... so full of copper smell.

Although Liu Tan said that he was protecting the big Han merchants, if it wasn't for making money, why would he let the elite group go?

At this time, as the disgust came to an end, the elite regiments left the field one by one. Liu Che looked at these soldiers one by one with their chests upright, their bodies straight, and they looked full of energy, and then thought that Liu Tan actually wanted them to serve as bodyguards Teacher, I can't help but feel a little stuffy.

After Liu Tan finished speaking, he saw Liu Che's unsightly expression, and his heart skipped a beat. He reckoned that he should not be very happy about this matter.

Originally, he took the initiative to talk about it because he wanted to have a clear road with Liu Che. Anyway, the current title of the elite regiment is his guard, and the number of people is within the allowed range.

Hand crossbows, right? Logically speaking, they should be prohibited, not allowed to be owned by individuals, even princes and kings.

But who let Liu Tan make this thing?

He wants to take advantage of the loopholes, and no one can say anything about matching his own guards, after all, there is no way to judge.

Unless Liu Che opened his mouth.

However, Liu Tan's guards went to protect others, and they still charged money. It might not sound good to hear about it. In order to prevent Liu Che from being unhappy when he found out, he had to explain it to Liu Che.

Liu Tan saw that Liu Che didn't nod his head immediately, so he simply put the matter aside for now. It doesn't matter if he disagrees now, he can always grind it out later.

So he directly changed the subject and said: "Father, it's getting late, let's go and have dinner."

Liu Che nodded, and when he got up, he glanced at the hand crossbow on the case table, Liu Tan immediately said: "This is specially made for you, Bu Fan, find someone to take it down."

Liu Che walked away satisfied, while Li Ling on the side couldn't pull the crossbow down with his eyes on it.

Not to mention him, even when the little eunuch Bu Fan found was walking all the way down with the hand crossbow ready to put it away, the others were also staring at the hand crossbow in the little eunuch's hand and couldn't take their eyes off it.

Just now those targets were taken up and shown to them, and everyone was shocked by the power of the hand crossbow.

Especially this hand crossbow doesn't look big, but it's so lethal that no one expected.

After all, Li Ling sat by the side and saw the process of Liu Tan explaining to Liu Che. It was a pity that the others couldn't see it after just looking at it.

Some people even began to secretly plan to go back and build a good relationship with the King of the North, trying to see more, it would be even better if they could touch it.

At this time, Liu Tan whispered to Li Ling: "This thing is too lethal, so I can't give it to you."

While talking, he gave Li Ling a "you understand" look.

Li Ling's expression became serious in an instant, and he nodded seriously.

He has been around Liu Che all year round, but he is actually far less careless than he appears on the outside, and he may be more careful than Li Buyan in some details.

After all, Li Buyan had never entered the palace much.

Liu Tan carefully observed his expression, saw that he was only a little regretful, and then smiled and said: "The elite regiment has to train every day, I will tell them later, I will take you there sometime, and you can play if you want to." .”

Li Ling's eyes lit up immediately: "Is it really possible?"

Liu Tan said, "Of course you can, but only you can go."

Not everyone can enter the school grounds of the Northern King's Guard Army. Liu Tan can ignore it, but he has to mark this way, otherwise anyone who wants to come can come. Where is his palace?

Li Ling nodded frantically, and Liu Tan, who was watching at that frequency, was worried that his neck would break.

After talking to Li Ling, Liu Tan moved to Liu Che's side.

Because the school grounds are outside, Liu Che came today in his iconic chariot.

After getting into the car, he saw Liu Tan turning his head to leave, so he waved: "Tan'er, come up."

Liu Tan: ...

Since Liu Che's arrival, his cars and horses have basically become decorations.

Fortunately, he is the only prince here, and the prince is not here. He rides in a car with Liu Che and no one can say anything.

If this was in Chang'an, the rumors would probably spread sourly.

After Liu Tan got into the car, he heard Liu Che ask: "Are the troops that have been trained so hard to be bodyguards?"

Liu Tan was stunned for a moment, and instantly understood what Liu Che was unhappy about.

Well, it seems that the Unhappy Violent Agency is overqualified.

He hurriedly said: "This is also to earn some extra money for these people. All the money earned by the escort agency is given to them. Whoever gives the mission will get the money. Then everyone takes turns. The monthly cases given by Erchen are not particularly large. , If you give too much, I'm afraid that someone will say something, but they stay here all year round, and they can't manage the family affairs. They have to take turns to go back during the Chinese New Year. If they don't give more money, Erchen is afraid that their family will not be able to support them. .”

Liu Che raised his eyebrows: "I know how much money you give them is enough to support a family. Why is it less?"

Liu Tan said solemnly: "They will go to the battlefield in the future. It looks easy now, but if they really fight, they might die. Father also knows that there is a common saying among the people that a good man should not be a soldier. If it is possible, no one will want to come." Of course, the imperial court can coerce, but the effect of coercion... Active willingness to fight is different from being passive, and the combat power displayed at that time will also be different. What's more, the training level here is relatively strong. If you can't accept it, you will be purged Retired, what if there are people who don’t want to be a soldier, but have that talent but intentionally steal and play tricks, what should we do? If you give more money, you can avoid this kind of thing, and they will work hard for the money.”

Liu Che frowned. This point of view was very different from his, not to mention his, but it was very different from the current three views.

In the eyes of all the nobles, common people and slaves are born to support them and serve them. It is also a matter of course for them to fight for this country. No one thinks about whether they are willing, and unwillingness is also compulsory.

Seeing Liu Che frowning, Liu Tan said, "Look, Father, it took me three or four months to train my team to the current level. Can other armies do it? Can your Habayashi Army do it? "

This Liu Che was not convinced anymore, he sneered: "How dare you compare yourself with the Habayashi Army?"

Liu Tan was probably really daring at this time, and said straightforwardly: "The Habayashi Army selected all good families. They have been better than most of the elite regiment since they were young, but can their combat effectiveness be compared?"

Liu Che smiled: "How do you know you can't compare?"

Liu Tan said: "My elite regiment has hand crossbows!"

With the plug-in in hand, it is said that the Habayashi Army is no match for anyone.

Liu Che:? ? ?Want some face?

He didn't bother to pay attention to Liu Tan, and said directly: "You can do whatever you want, but I will take away the elite group."

Liu Tan was silent for a while before saying, "Actually, they're not that powerful. They're just a bunch of bumpkins. I'm afraid they won't get used to it when they arrive in Chang'an..."

Before he finished speaking, he couldn't continue because Liu Che was pinching his face again.

Liu Che snorted and said, "Stop talking nonsense, I'll take it to show them, and let them come back after Zhengdan."

Liu Tan asked cautiously, "Are you really letting them come back?"

After seeing Liu Che's unkind expression, Liu Tan immediately asked, "How many people do you want? Are you taking them all away? There are a lot of people, right?"

Liu Che lazily said: "Take them all away, um, as compensation, Li Ling is left for you."

Liu Tan:? ? ?What do I want him for!