Chapter 31 Buying People's Hearts
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"Marshal, how did you make these weapons?" In Yang Xi's marshal's cabin, Pang Zhong was playing with a three-edged thorn and couldn't help but asked with a sigh. He had just come over to Yang Xi.
Xi reported the situation of his soldiers and saw several small weapons of good workmanship on Yang Xi's desk. After getting Yang Xi's consent, he also took them in his hands to study.
Daggers with blood grooves, three-sided stabs, and very small crossbows. These weapons placed on the desk were remade by the weapons supervisor and craftsmen after Yang Xi put forward suggestions for improvement, and then delivered by fast horse from the inn. The first batch
Pang Zhong had not seen the sample, but he had seen the improved sample. After studying it carefully, he couldn't help but admire it. He was also puzzled and amazed at Yang Xi's ability to design so many weapons.
"Actually, it's nothing. These weapons are all improved based on other existing weapons," Yang Xi explained with a smile, "Just like this dagger, it's just sharper and has a blood groove added. When it pierces the heart,
The blood can leak out quickly, and the person who is stabbed will die quickly due to heavy bleeding. The three-edged thorn can easily pierce the body, and if the person is stabbed in the heart, there is basically no chance of survival. And this small crossbow, each person
The sergeant can carry it with him. There is an aiming slot on it, and the shooting accuracy is high. It is very convenient for killing enemies at close range or subduing the hand. It can be shot with one hand. However, the production cost is relatively high, and it can only be equipped with special training teams in the future.
Soldier. And this saber. General Pang, you are a military general who has experienced hundreds of battles. I think you know best what kind of sword is most suitable for cavalry to use when charging. Try it out!"
Pang Zhong took the long saber from Yang Xi's hand, weighed it with his hand, and immediately praised: "Good saber, very heavy and very sharp!"
As he spoke, he swung the sword and waved it, and then slashed it down with all his strength. The saber carried a strong wind, and spun around with Pang Zhong's agile body, and finally stopped in his hand.
"The blade is curved, so you can use more strength when cutting, and the blade will not get stuck in the body, and it is not easy to break!" Although he did not kill anyone, Pang Zhong immediately pointed out the advantages of the curved saber.
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Yang Xi nodded and agreed with Pang Zhong with a smile, "This is what I came up with based on the scimitars used by the Hu people and the horizontal knives used by our Tang army. It can be considered an improvement!"
The horizontal sword commonly used by the Tang Dynasty army is quite good, but because the blade is straight, it is easy to get stuck in the enemy's body when cutting and cannot be pulled out. It is also easy to break, and the strength is not easy to use. It is a war knife used by modern cavalry in later generations.
They are all long, curved sabers. This is of course an improvement. Based on the improvements summarized in actual combat, Yang Xi just advanced the start of this improvement.
It's just that it's not easy to make a curved saber. If the smelting and making techniques are not up to standard, the blade will be easily broken if the hardness and toughness are not enough. At this point, the horizontal sword has the advantage and there is no need to design the curvature. As of now
The production technology can create a very strong blade. However, Yang Xi believes that as long as the craftsmen work hard, this problem can be solved.
"Marshal, you really make the general admire you very much!" Pang Zhong said with emotion.
He is also a straight-tempered person. When Yang Guozhong wanted to deal with his brother Shu Han, he once suggested that his brother Shu Han find a way to kill Yang Guozhong. After Yang Xi arrived in Tongguan, the new marshal also convinced him with a series of performances. Yang Xi
Those who have great righteousness, do not seek personal gain for themselves, and serve the country wholeheartedly.
His actions also made him ashamed and respected him from the bottom of his heart; the weapons made by Yang Xi, as well as his methods and skills that were far superior to ordinary people when training special forces, gave him a feeling of complete disbelief. "Outside the Mountain
Where there are mountains, there are people outside,” this is his inner feeling.
He has always been very confident and feels that he is better than ordinary people in terms of martial arts and strategy. However, Yang Xi, a young marshal who is nearly half his age, outperforms him in all aspects. Even with martial arts, he can
He felt that he was no match for Yang Xi. Several soldiers who were famous for their bravery in the army were defeated by Yang Xi in just a few moves. He was confident that he could not do it, especially in terms of strategy.
Pang Zhong does not flatter people. He only respects brave and capable people, such as Ge Shuhan, Gao Xianzhi, Feng Changqing and Wang Zhongsi, who are almost invincible. He will not treat Yang Guozhong or Li Linfu like him.
Yang Xi, the son of the traitor Yang Guozhong, had no choice but to make him respect and sincerely admire him.
"The imperial court really chose the right candidate for General Tongguan!" This was Pang Zhong's often lamented sentiment, and it was also a point shared by many generals.
"How wonderful it would be if Yang Xi was not Yang Guozhong's son!" This was another emotion expressed by Pang Zhong and many generals.
"Marshal, the general is very puzzled. Why are you so different from Mr. Yang?" Because he felt Yang Xi's trust and respect, Pang Zhong couldn't help but put this doubt aside after talking to Yang Xi about weapons for a while.
He asked. Only he and Wang Sili could ask this question. Other generals might not dare to ask it. Today, taking advantage of his interest, he hesitated and asked it again.
"A dragon gives birth to nine sons, and none of them becomes a dragon!" Yang Xi, who was surprised that Pang Zhong would ask this question, couldn't help but said such a sentence, and immediately laughed at himself, "As the son of Mr. Yang, I know that many people will
I don’t trust this commander, but I did not choose which family I belong to. All I can do is to serve the public, be loyal to the people and the country, and work hard to suppress the rebellion. The rest is not my current concern.
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After Pang Zhong asked about his doubts, he was worried about himself, fearing that Yang Xi would be unhappy, but he didn't expect that Yang Xi would laugh at himself and express his "determination" to him. He was so surprised that he didn't know what to say.
"General Pang, I hope you don't worry about anything because I am the son of Xianggong Yang. I am just me. What I, the deputy marshal, want to do most now is to lead the army to quell the rebellion, and nothing else. As long as I lead the army for one day,
Everything I do is for this reason. I also hope that all generals will be like me, abandon all previous prejudices and fight to quell the rebellion!" Yang Xi looked serious when he said this.
Hearing what Yang Xi said, Pang Zhong dared to say anything more. He straightened his body and responded loudly: "I respect the Marshal's order. I will definitely not let the Marshal down." What Yang Xi said just now is very meaningful.
It's just not easy to understand, but Pang Zhong knows that Yang Xi must be very different from Yang Guozhong. Like father, not necessarily like son.
"General Pang, you must also know that Li Jianjun has been very calm during this period. However, based on my understanding of this person, he will definitely not be so forbearing forever. After getting familiar with the situation, he will gradually intervene in some military affairs. I
Marshal hopes that the generals can work with me to prevent Li Jianjun from affecting our normal training and future military deployment!" Yang Xi made his request while the iron was hot.
"Please rest assured, Marshal, I will always support the Marshal," Pang Zhong agreed again.
Of course, Li Fuguo is not a good person. He had this feeling when they first met. It is also an open secret that Yang Guozhong has a rift with the prince. Yang Xi and Li Fuguo, who represent the interests of the two camps, will definitely fight in the future. Although Pang Zhong is
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