The next day, Chu Tianya went to the Tiger Ben Camp to observe their training. Seeing that the "boss" came to inspect the work in person, these cavalrymen practiced very hard, at least the scene looked lively and majestic.

But Chu Tianya was not satisfied.

If there is no comparison, it is not so. But he had seen the cavalry of the Jin. Compared with the elite cavalry of the Jurchen tribe, such as the Tiefutu and the kidnapping horses, the current Tiger Ben Cavalry is a group of new soldiers. There is a momentum of a newborn calf that is not afraid of the tiger, and if you really want to fight, it may be majestic when you encounter a tailwind; If something goes wrong, it may collapse. This is the advantage of the recruits, and it is also the shortcomings of the recruits.

As for the ability to fight individually and the ability to coordinate, there is no comparison. In fact, there is no need to compare it to the cavalry of the Jin Kingdom, even compared with the Xiao cavalry under Jiao Wentong, there is still a gap. It was a group of veterans who had followed Jiao Wentong from birth to death for many years, and a group of battlefield tigers who had experienced the real baptism of war. They have absolute trust in each other's life and death, and they have a very tacit understanding and experience.

Even the hundreds of Khitan cavalry led by the Yelu brothers are stronger than the current Tiger Horsemen.

Looking at the scene on the school ground, Chu Tianya's face gradually became grim. Because he knew that the weather was getting colder day by day, and the day when the Jurchens invaded the south and used troops was getting closer and closer.

Bai Xu, who was nearby, saw Chu Tianya's face like this, and said in a low voice: "Lord, freezing three feet is not a day's cold. It has been less than three months since the formation of the Tiger Horse, and they have done their best to be able to practice to this day. The soldiers are also very hardworking, and there has never been anything like stealing and cheating. ”

"I know. I don't mean to blame anyone. It's just that time is running out, the Jurchens may call at any time, what can we take to defend against the enemy? Chu Tianya said.

Bai Xu's expression was not optimistic, and after pondering for a moment, he said, "Lord, why don't we go to the Military Aircraft Hall to talk." ”

"It's fine." Chu Tianya nodded. After all, there are many people here, and some words are spread and fall into the ears of the soldiers, which is not good after all.

Later, the two of them arrived at the Military Aircraft Hall, and Bai Xushen mysteriously invited Chu Tianya to his study and took out a few drawings to show him.

When Chu Tianya saw it, he couldn't help but be happy.

These are some new firearms created by Bai Xu after improving some of the existing firearms of the Song army.

"Looks like we're going to go together." Chu Tianya said with a smile, "Whether it is cavalry or infantry, if we want to use these armies to compete with the army of the Jin Kingdom, it is not cost-effective to use short and long strikes." But this is the basis of war, and we cannot fail to attach importance to it. The only way to really gain some advantage is to surprise the soldiers-the so-called surprise soldiers are things they can't think of. Firearms are preferred for preferred. ”

Bai Xu also smiled, "Xiao Sheng knows that the lord drove all the craftsmen of the Gunpowder Workshop Bureau away not long ago. In fact, Xiaosheng also thinks that these people don't contribute to work, so it's really okay not to. Xiaosheng has always been interested in firearms, but due to the conditions, he has never put forward an idea. Seeing that the lord had such a proposition, Xiaosheng dared to make an axe to make an ugly sacrifice. ”

"What a sacrifice for ugliness, the design is very good." Chu Tianya smiled and praised. This is not purely out of comfort for Bai Xu, but his design, at least for now, has surpassed the level of thinking of most people. Of course, compared with Chu Tianya from the 21st century, it is indeed not a grade.

In Bai Xu's design, he is more aimed at the existing gunpowder power, and the equipment is improved and invented, so that it can adapt to the current battlefield situation. Chu Tianya's thinking was completely different, he wanted to improve the gunpowder, enhance the power of gunpowder, and essentially change the impact of firearms on the war.

This is a coincidence. Chu Tianya's mind has knowledge and ideas that transcend the times, Bai Xu has a deep understanding of the production level of the workshops in this era, and he also has unique insights into the current war. If Chu Tianya can improve the gunpowder, then Bai Xu's design of the firearm will be a multiplier sign, amplifying the power of the gunpowder into a geometric cardinality.

Of course, there are some things that Bai Xu can never design, figuratively a man-armed gun. But Chu Tianya can. Given the current level of technology, not to mention building an AK47 that swept thousands of troops, at least you can figure out arquebuses and flintlock pistols!

But the premise of this qiē is gunpowder!

There has always been a tacit understanding between Chu Tianya and Bai. Seeing that he had taken out such drawings, Chu Tianya understood and said with a smile: "Jingqian, you are not a person who likes to talk about it, and you never do things that you are not sure of. Today, you have taken the initiative to present pictures to me, and you must have a plan in your heart. Tell me, who are you going to recommend to me to rebuild the Gunpowder Factory? ”

"Those who know me, the lord also!" Bai Xu laughed, "Xiao Sheng doesn't dare to deceive the lord, there is indeed a good candidate who can support the gunpowder factory." ”

"Who?"

"Jerod Yanchen."

"Khitans?" Chu Tianya frowned in confusion, "I haven't heard of it, where is it sacred?" ”

Bai Xu stared at Chu Tianya, as if he had some hesitation, but still said, "He didn't have the surname Yelu originally, but he was given the surname because of merit." He had been in charge of the military weapons system of the Liao State for more than 30 years, and he had almost learned all the calcining and smelting techniques of our Great Song Dynasty. Among them, there is gunpowder technology. He was a genius, and he had a keen interest in the crafts of smelting, forging, casting, and carving. Therefore, all the techniques he learned from the Central Plains are already out of the blue. Many years ago, when the Abyss Alliance, we were still able to defeat the Khitans by virtue of the leadership of military technology; When we arrived at Tongguan's Northern Expedition, our army found that the Liao people's weapons, firearms, and equipment for defending and attacking the city, including firearms, were even more advanced than ours. All of this is the work of Jesus' words. However, almost no one knew about him, because he never showed his head, but only hid in his workshop to study his craftsmanship. Even his wife rarely saw him once in a row. ”

"In this way, his existence is almost a state secret of the Liao State." Chu Tianya smiled slightly, "Except for a few people from the royal family, I'm afraid there are really few people who know about his existence." ”

Bai Xu smiled awkwardly, "It's true that you can't hide anything from the lord." That's right, it was Xiao Jun who told sù Xiaosheng about this. ”

"Then why didn't she tell me?" Chu Tianya looked at Bai Xu.

"Yes...... Such. Bai Xu was a little speechless, and smiled reluctantly, "A long time ago, when the lord didn't know Lord Xiao yet, we occasionally mentioned it in a small talk. At that time, Xiaosheng had a heart and wanted to find Yelu Yanchen. ”

"Oh, that's ......" Chu Tianya smiled, "I thought it was Lord Xiao who came back, and saw that I was worried about the matter of the gunpowder workshop, and I specially sued you!" ”

"No, no!" Bai Xu hurriedly waved his hand, "If Lord Xiao comes back, how can there be any reason not to go to see the lord." ”

"That's right." Chu Tianya smiled and said, "Then you have been in the news of Yelu Yanchen recently?" ”

"Yes." Bai Xu straightened his face, "Before and after the Liao State was destroyed, Yelu Yanchen was once captured by the Jurchens. Since very few people knew his true identity, he was treated as an ordinary prisoner, and he also asked for an errand in the army of the Kingdom of Jin, and joined the army as a clerk. ”

Chu Tianya frowned, "You don't want to sue me, he joined the army after completing Yan Zonghan's office, right?" ”

"That's right." Bai Xu nodded and smiled, "Moreover, he also went south to invade the Song Dynasty and attack Taiyuan." In the Battle of Huanglong Valley, he almost lost his life and became our prisoner. ”

Chu Tianya suddenly roared, "Then where is he now?" ”

"At that time, the Jurchen captives we captured, including Wanyan Gushen, were basically handed over to the government to deal with, and he was among them. However, due to his serious injuries, he was not sent back to the Jin Kingdom with Wanyan Gushen at that time, but stayed in the home of a Khitan refugee family in Yuci County to recuperate from his injuries. Bai Xu said, "Recently, this homeless family moved to a new village at the foot of Taihang Mountain to live, and Xiao Sheng just learned the true identity of Yelu Yanchen, so he was recommended to the lord!" ”

"Great! Where is he? Chu Tianya said excitedly.

Bai Xu laughed: "Don't worry, lord. Since Xiao Sheng dared to say these big words in front of the lord, he was naturally sure - Mr. Yelu, why don't you come out to meet the lord? ”

Chu Tianya was suddenly overjoyed!

As soon as Bai Xu's voice fell, the door in the study was pushed open, and out of it came a thin old man in his sixties, with gray hair and a three-foot long beard under his chin.

"Old man Yelu Yanchen, meet the general!" The old man came forward to pray.

"Sir, please." Chu Tianya stepped forward and hurriedly helped him up, and said with a sense of surprise, "I wonder if Mr. can teach me to improve gunpowder and develop firearms, and fight against the Jurchens to defend the country?" ”

Yelu Yanchen looked a little older than his age, perhaps because of his initial recovery from serious injuries, and his complexion was not very good. But his eyes were full of brightness. He looked at Chu Tianya's eyes slightly, and those eyes were not sharp and restrained, but they were like a sharp dagger, which could directly penetrate into the deepest part of people's hearts.

Chu Tianya felt that he was almost seen through by him at a glance.

Such an old man should be a real wise man.

Chu Tianya quietly waited for his reply.

After glancing at Chu Tianya a few times, Yelu Yanchen smiled slightly, and arched his hand: "Old decay, it is incumbent!" ”

"Thank you, sir!" Chu Tianya was overjoyed!

Bai Xu also smiled happily on the side, "It's still the lord who has the ability!" Xiaosheng has been persuading Mr. for many days, but Mr. has not agreed. He only said that he would see the lord and then make a decision. Today, Xiao Sheng had the courage to tell the lord of the reason first, but only asked the lord to meet with Mr. in a hurry. On just one side, the gentleman agreed! It's amazing! ”

"It's called, it's like a friend at first sight!" Yelu Yanchen stroked his hair and smiled, although his voice was a little tired from lack of energy, but he smiled heartily, he said, "Actually, the old man has heard the name of the general for a long time, and he has long had the heart to come to visit. If nothing else, the one who can let Yelu Yu see such a national thief as a leader, and who can make a hero like Wanyan Zonghan lose his armor and abandon his armor, must not be an ordinary person. These two thieves both have a blood feud with the old man to destroy the country and kill their relatives, and the general is their nemesis. In public and private, in reasonableness, in old age, you must serve the general! But the old man was worried that the rumors from the outside world were not true, and the old man did not dare to entrust this remnant of his life to a person who deceived the world and stole his name. That's why they insisted, and they had to meet the general before making a decision. ”.

[Two watches today, the next chapter will be served at 7 p.m.] Slowly start looking for feelings and states, I want to return, hard and bitter return......]