Chapter 115: The First Trebuchet (4K)

"Mother will bring the aid of the kingdom as well as the property of the entire Black family, which includes slaves, artisans, weapons and equipment, etc.

This is enough for us to upgrade the equipment of the army, and even form a production line to create standard equipment later. Do you guys have any ideas? ”

There was a smile on Ryan's face, after being separated for so long, the family was finally reunited again.

"In terms of standard equipment, we don't have many things to choose from now, and the most important thing is to make the leather armor one by one, and the style can be unified.

The weapon is still the current combination, but the sword needs to be replaced with a combat knife, but I don't know when the craft problem of the knife will be solved. ”

Alan now has a lot of respect for the sword, and the sword designed by Ryan based on the Tang knife can play a greater role than the sword in battle.

It took a lot of effort for craftsmen to reluctantly build a few of them, but Alan was full of praise after trying them out, and bluntly said that knives are more suitable for war than swords.

"There has been progress in the matter of the combat knife, and the army can definitely be redressed within this year, and there has been news some time ago that the trebuchet is already in the trial stage."

The matter of the two of them dividing the military preparation by five by two was decided, but they heard Delai, who had been silent, say:

"For the matter of military uniforms, I wonder if it is necessary to spend this money, and thousands of sets are also a lot of expenses."

"This is necessary, the reason why we make military uniforms is because we do not currently have the ability to make uniform armor.

A uniform can make the troops more energetic, and it can also make the people get rid of the impression of the militia and the old army, and let them understand that this is a completely different army.

Therefore, military uniforms should not only be made, but also practical, beautiful and strong. Ryan shook his head, the First Legion had been officially formed, but even the clothing had not yet been uniformed, and at a glance it looked no different from a group of miscellaneous armies.

However, none of the three of them had any artistic cells, which led to no results in the discussion about the style of military uniforms, and in desperation, Ryan had to use the old method and directly throw this problem to the public.

The flame of the crowd is high, and he doesn't believe that there is no one with artistic cells among the tens of thousands of people in Kanna!

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Vanna got up early, today he was going to order a dress for a noble lady in the west of the city, he needed to collect data, after washing up, he put on his backpack, took his dick and went out.

"Hey, morning, Uncle Thor, going to chop the green pole again?"

As soon as he walked out of the door, he saw a strong man walking towards him, carrying a rusty woodcutter with a basket on his back.

Thor smiled when he heard this, "It turned out to be Mr. Vanna, that's right, Lord Hevian said that the demand for green rods has increased recently, so I have to get up early."

By the way, you probably didn't know it yet, but the notice board said that the lord was looking for someone to design a military uniform, and if you chose it, you could get a Jindler reward, and you should try it if you made a beautiful outfit. ”

There was a look of envy in Thor's eyes, it was a kindler, enough for him to sell a lot of food.

Hearing this, Vanna became a little interested, which was also a big temptation for him, and after thinking about it, he said to Thor: "I should indeed go and see, Uncle Thor, I'll go first." ”

Looking at Vanna in the distance, Thor shook his head, there is indeed a gap between people, this young man who is only twenty years old fled with him from Chert to Dorman City.

But because the other party is a tailor and has good craftsmanship, he actually built a tailor shop in a short period of time and has been able to be self-sufficient.

Unlike him, he only has a lot of strength, and he still has to complete the tasks of the government affairs department to receive food.

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Fanner stopped under the notice board and looked at the latest notice pasted on it seriously, his family has been tailors for three generations, so his family is not bad, he went to school when he was a child, and he is a rare intellectual.

"The design of two sets of military uniforms in winter and summer requires that the aesthetic atmosphere be pursued as much as possible under the premise of practicality, and it must also be suitable for marching and combat, which will not be affected.

Once you have made a sample or sketched it, you can submit it to the government office, and if you choose it, you will be rewarded with one Kindler for each set. ”

The more I read Vanna's brows, the tighter he wrinkled, this requirement is too broad, there is no sample reference, and there are no very specific style requirements, it is all up to his own imagination, although the reward is attractive, but it is not easy to take.

"Hmm~ I'll try it when I'm done with Mrs. Mason." Fanner thought so and withdrew from the crowd.

Meanwhile, in the wilderness outside the city, Ryan and the others gathered together to watch teams of soldiers assemble the first trebuchet of the current Cannar under the command of craftsmen.

Thanks to Ryan's design sketches and the many craftsmen who worked around the clock to refine it, this trebuchet was able to be created in such a short time.

Nearly 10 meters high, the assembled trebuchet is made of hard wood and is covered with steel at key points, making it a formidable behemoth from a distance.

This trebuchet is a counterweight trebuchet, which uses the gravity of the counterweight to launch, and has a base, throwing rod, counterweight, shaft, live hook, wooden frame, bullet bag and other parts.

The trebuchet has a fixed horizontal axis between the two pillars of the frame and a lever perpendicular to the axis, which can rotate freely around the axis. A weight is attached to the short arm of the lever, and a pouch (a sleeve similar to a catapult belt) at the end of the long arm is used for loading.

When you use it, you need to use a winch to pull the long arm to close to the level and suddenly release it, and the stone bullet filled in the stone bag will be fired.

This is the mainstream trebuchet of the moment, and you can see that it is very powerful by looking at its size.

It's just that how powerful it is still depends on the actual combat test, this trebuchet has been tested several times before, adjusted a lot of problems, and now it is the final product display.

Since the accuracy of this thing is really not flattering, Ryan didn't prepare any targets, such a heavy stone projectile, even if it was smashed on the dirt ground, the pit would not be small.

"What was the best weight for you to test a stone projectile?"

"Back to Lord Baron, we determined that the weight of the stone projectile was around fifty pounds." A dark-skinned, but sturdy man said with some restraint and trepidation.

His name was Pete, and he was a skilled craftsman, and he had led the construction of this trebuchet, and the stout man looked extremely nervous in the face of Ryan.

"Well, in that case, let's get ready and get started, according to what you tested before."

Ryan nodded, beckoning Delay and Alan to sit down in the distance, looking expectantly at the only heavy weapon in the Cana Collar.

After the first few tests, the soldiers who were selected to operate him were already able to apply it more proficiently, and they had a clear division of labor, loading ammunition, and manipulating the winch......

In a neat trumpet, the long arm had been pulled to a near-horizontal position, and Ryan could even hear a "creaking" sound.

At the command's command, the stone bag was quickly raised. When the short-arm hammer falls completely, the projectile flies out of the cartridge at an angle of about 45 degrees.

About fifty pounds of stone projectiles cut through the air in a graceful arc and landed heavily on the slope of the earth in front of them, accidentally hitting a pine tree with the thick mouth of a bowl.

The pine tree was suddenly smashed into two pieces by the savage impact of the stone projectile, startling a group of birds.

The stone bomb was castrated, and smashed on the soil slope, and the soil splashed for a while, and the stone projectile larger than the watermelon was nearly half embedded in the soil, which was enough to see the amazing power.

Ryan stood up and estimated the distance, about two hundred meters, and couldn't help but smile on his face.

Although this power and distance have not reached the top batch, it is also upstream, although the launch speed is still slow, but after long-term training, it should be able to improve a lot.

Five more stone bullets were test-fired, and the distance did not change much, but the accuracy was really miserable, and two stone bullets could not be seen at all within ten meters.

"Alas, it's still far from artillery, but it's a pity that this gunpowder has no eyebrows. One sulfur, two nitrate and three charcoal, just knowing the formula but not being able to make it, is more uncomfortable than killing me. ”

Seeing the success of the trebuchet, Ryan couldn't help but sigh again, artillery is the real siege and defense weapon.

Delai and Alan are also comparing the trebuchets they have seen, and the results are still very gratifying, more than the upper and lower than the bottom.

"Ray, it's really good, with a trebuchet, it will be much easier to deal with large demonic beasts in the future." Delai had a smile on his face that could not be hidden, this was a big step forward in armament.

"Pete, you have done a good job, and each of you will be rewarded with ten silver Dele. It's just that this is not enough, you also have to try to make it smaller and more accurate without affecting the power.

And you can also consider adding wheels or something, as long as you can produce results, Benjue will be rewarded. Ryan patted Pete, who was a little flattered, and was in a good mood.

"Please rest assured, honorable lord, we will continue to work hard." Pete hurriedly nodded in response, for them, it was already incredible to be rewarded.

Although trebuchets are good, the cost is not cheap, and you can't see a scene like that arrogant enough to directly put out a volley for a short time.

After ordering the trial construction of four trebuchets, Ryan immediately began to screen the styles of military uniforms, and there were hundreds of solutions provided in five days.

After Hevian eliminated the fishing in troubled waters, there were still a dozen good plans left in front of Ryan.

Ryan picked up one casually and found that it was a set of summer military uniforms with a somewhat retro nature, which was more elegant, but unfortunately not in his aesthetics.

Facts have proved that there are indeed only a small number of people with artistic cells, and after several selections, two dark green military uniforms appeared in front of his eyes.

In terms of style, it is a winter and a summer, obviously by the same person, and the winter jacket is a long style near the knee, and the back is split from the hip stripe below, similar to a modern trench coat.

The cuffs have gold lines, and the top is made of thick cotton, which is good for warmth and ensures that you don't feel cold in the cold winter. The pockets of the military uniform are arranged in a neat and orderly manner, which is convenient for carrying some items and increases practicality.

The designer deliberately added some embellishments to the shoulders to make the military uniform more domineering. The bottoms are made of windproof and insulating material that won't hinder movement. The overall shape is simple and elegant, but it also has the characteristics of style and masculinity.

There is no big difference in the summer style overall, except that the top has been replaced with a hip-length crop and the material is lighter.

The designer referred to the military uniform style of the court guards of the Xia no Kingdom, and then incorporated some of its own elements, and finally formed two beautiful and practical military uniform styles.

Ryan looked at the inscription at the bottom of the drawing, which was independently designed by a tailor named Vanna, and couldn't help but be a little interested in him.

The other party can learn from foreign military uniform styles and integrate his own ideas at the same time, and it seems that he also has ideas and insights, but he just lacks a person with artistic cells to assist in checking.

Every time he designs flags and medals, Ryan racks his brains to design, but the effect is average, if the other party really has the ability, he can use it for his own use.

Thinking of this, Ryan couldn't help but have the idea of meeting each other, he longed for talents, all kinds of talents......

Vanner followed the castle servant, and although he tried his best to tell himself not to look around, he couldn't help but be curious from the bottom of his heart, and kept peeking around with the corner of his eye.

At the same time, he was still a little excited in his heart, after all, what an honor it was to be received by the Baron.

Walking straight outside Ryan's office, the servants left silently, Ryan's office is generally not allowed to outsiders, and the servants know the rules.

Suppressing his excitement, Vanna knocked on the door with his head down, and pushed the door in a restrained manner after receiving Ryan's permission.

Ryan was thinking about the cost of the military uniform, and was stunned for a moment after seeing Vanna, the other party was very young, probably about the same as him, with slightly curly brown hair, a standard melon seed face, and a few freckles.

The body is relatively thin and short, but the style and material of the clothes he wears are more elegant, and his eyes reveal a kind of agility.

"Venerable lord, the humble tailor Vanna meets you."

Vanna hunched cautiously, but his eyes were still on Ryan.

Ryan naturally noticed his small movements, but he didn't feel offended, sat up slightly straighter, raised the design in his hand and said, "Mr. Fanner, are these all designed by you?" I am satisfied, but there are a few comments that need to be made. ”

"Yes, sir, please command." Vanna sighed in his heart, he has seen a lot of this kind of thing, and there are always people who are not aesthetically online who have many layman's opinions on his design.

It's just that he eats this bowl of rice, even if it's not perfect, as long as the guests are satisfied, make money, don't shudder.

"If you get closer, I think you can add an armband design on your shoulder, and the pattern is designed according to the number and flag of the team to distinguish the troops.

Then the pattern of the neckline and cuffs is a little more cumbersome, and it would be more appropriate to simplify it appropriately, and a belt can be added to the waist for wearing weapons and girdles......"

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The trebuchet in the article comes from the Internet, if there is anything wrong, please point it out, thank you!

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