Xu County is very close to Huainan.

Although the county order executed by Lu Bu repeatedly surrendered without a fight, it also ensured that the city had not been affected by the war for several years.

Xu County, which covers only one-third of Xiapi, has more than twice the population.

On the streets, most of the shops are open.

The people of the city can also leisurely shop for the goods they need.

After entering the city, Lu Bu asked a few blacksmiths to be invited.

He strikes iron all year round, and the blacksmith has a very strong physique.

The weather was cold, and the clothes were quite thick, but it could still be seen that each of them had strong muscles.

"Do you know how to build weapons?" Lu Bu asked the blacksmiths.

"Swords, guns, swords, and halberds will be built." One of the blacksmiths replied: "It's just that the iron quality in Xuzhou is not very good, and the weapons created are not as strong as those in Hebei." ”

"As long as you know how to use weapons." Lu Bu asked again: "Will the hook hit?" ”

"Of course the hook will." The blacksmith replied, "I wonder how old the general is?" ”

"I want a three-pronged hook." Lu Bu said: "A hook has three heads, no matter which end is hung upon, it can be stuck firmly. ”

Several blacksmiths looked at each other.

None of them figured out what the hook Lu Bu wanted was.

It was the blacksmith who replied, "We really haven't hit the hook that the general said. ”

"You can call me first." Lu Bu said: "If it is suitable, give me fifty out." ”

In order to make the blacksmiths feel more intuitive, Lu Bu erected one finger, and the other hand drew an arc of three hooks on this finger: "That's it, the three hooks should be exactly the same distance from each other." ”

Striking iron all year round, the blacksmith was particularly sensitive to shape, and they immediately understood the style of the hook.

"The hook that the general wants can be built, and I don't know when it will be completed?" The blacksmith asked.

"When will the first one be delivered soonest?" Lu Bu asked rhetorically.

"Tonight."

"Then send me a sample tonight."

Ordered to build an iron hook, the blacksmiths retired one after another.

Zhang Liao asked Lu Bu, "What does Wen Hou want this weird hook for?" ”

"Whether you can take Huainan or not depends on them." Lu Bu said: "We have few people, it is impossible to storm Shouchun, and the only way to enter the city is to go up from the city wall." ”

"Wen Hou is going to use an iron hook to go up to the wall?" Zhang Liao asked in surprise.

"You don't think so?" Lu Bu asked.

"Haven't tried, not very clear." Zhang Liao replied: "Wen Hou's whimsical ideas are often unexpected, and I don't dare to say whether it works or not." ”

"When the iron hook is built, I will personally teach the soldiers how to use it." Lu Bu got up and walked to the door.

Zhang Liao followed closely behind him: "Where is Wen Hou going?" ”

"Look at the scenery of Xu County." Lu Bu replied.

Xu County is a small city after all.

I walked around the city for a while, and I didn't even need an hour.

Although the streets are lined with shops, there are very few types of goods for sale.

Back at the county hall, it was still dark.

After a brief dinner, Lu Bu went back to the room and pondered how to take Huainan.

The afterglow of the setting sun was a little dim, and the light in the room was even more dim, and only the furnishings could only be faintly discerned.

The guards lit the oil lamps.

The dim light filled the room, and people could still feel a trace of warmth in the room.

Lu Bu dipped his fingers in some water and drew lines on the table.

He is not scribbling, but studying how to sneak into Huainan and what method to use to enter the city in Shouchun.

"Wait for the warmth, there is a blacksmith asking to see." The guards outside the door reported.

"Let them in." Without raising his head, Lu Bu commanded.

The guard pushed the door open, and two blacksmiths entered.

After making a big salute, one of the blacksmiths held a three-pronged iron hook in both hands and held it high above the top: "I don't know if Wen Hou wants this." ”

Taking the iron hook he was holding, the guard presented it to Lu Bu.

After weighing it in his hand a few times, Lu Bu nodded: "That's it, build fifty for me in two days." ”

The hook was handed to Lu Bu, and the blacksmith was still apprehensive.

They were relieved to hear that it was the same way.

"In less than two days, it will be built at noon tomorrow." The blacksmith replied.

"Thank you for your hard work." Lu Bu said: "The iron hook is related to the lives of the soldiers, and it must be strong and durable!" ”

"General rest assured." The blacksmith replied: "Although the iron quality in Xuzhou is not good, the hooks made can still be used." ”

Lu Bu didn't give any more orders, and the two blacksmiths retreated.

Getting the iron hook, Lu Bu came to the courtyard.

Standing not far from the wall, he threw himself over.

The hook made an arc in the night sky, stuck on the wall and grasped very firmly.

I practiced it more than a dozen times, and each time I was able to successfully get stuck on the wall.

Satisfied, Lu Bu slept very soundly that night.

With the iron hook, he was a little more sure of capturing Huainan!

The blacksmith rushed to make it overnight, and at noon the next day, fifty iron hooks were delivered to Lu Bu.

Lu Bu personally inspected each iron hook.

The hooks are all exquisitely made, which shows that the blacksmith really put a lot of thought into it.

After inspecting the iron hooks, Lu Bu instructed the guards: "Pay some copper coins from the government to them." ”

"Doing things for the general is what we should do." The oldest blacksmith hurriedly excused himself: "Don't dare to ask for the general's reward!" ”

"Not a reward, but what you deserve." Lu Bu said: "Do things for me, I can't treat you badly." ”

Lu Bu insisted on giving, but the blacksmith didn't dare to refuse, so he had to thank him with a thousand thanks.

After sending away the blacksmith, Zhang Liao reminded Lu Bu: "Wen Hou, in the past, you didn't need to give them money to find craftsmen to do things. If you don't do well, you can only be punished. ”

"I know the old rules." Lu Bu said: "But from now on, this rule will have to be changed." Craftsmen support their families with their craft, and things are done well, but if they don't pay some wages, how can they be happy in their hearts? Let the craftsmen be happy, and they will be more attentive. If you don't do well after being paid, you can't blame me for being ruthless. ”

Lu Bu's response made Zhang Liao feel a little confused.

In the past, Lu Bu was looking for craftsmen to do things, and he never refused to give even a copper coin.

But the person in front of him actually said that he wanted to change the rules of the past......

Even if you change your temperament, you won't change so completely!

"Find someone to tie a strong hemp rope to each hook." Lu Bu instructed Zhang Liao: "When you are ready, gather the soldiers, and I will teach them how to use the iron hook." ”

Lu Bu asked a blacksmith to make a hook, and Zhang Liao was guessing what this kind of thing was for.

He didn't even figure it out when he thought about it.

When the iron hook was delivered, Lu Bu wanted to personally teach the soldiers how to use it.

The mystery will soon be revealed, and Zhang Liao hurriedly responded.

More than a dozen guards found hemp rope under Zhang Liao's assignment and firmly tied the iron hook according to the method taught by Lu Bu.