in2ebook Chapter 261 Weapon 2
Chapter 261 Weapon 2
Long-range weapons include bows and arrows, which can attack enemies from a long distance and have a certain deterrent effect. In addition, there are large-scale weapons such as catapults and crossbows. The catapult can throw huge stones to attack enemy cities or camps, and the crossbow has stronger penetration and range than ordinary bows and arrows.
In addition, there are some protective equipment, such as shields and armor, which are used to protect the safety of soldiers in battle.
These ancient weapons are truly rich and varied, and they play their respective roles in different war scenarios and tactics.
Xiao Cao carefully flipped through the long list of weapons that Qi Xingyun had carefully listed. Her eyes slowly swept over each item, her brows slightly furrowed, and she fell into deep thought. Time passed by, and she seemed to have not made a decision yet.
She focused her attention on the outdoor gear store in the mall and walked around slowly several times, her eyes constantly scanning the dazzling array of goods on the shelves, trying to see if there was anything that could be used as a weapon.
Qi Xingyun's weapon list was indeed very complete, covering almost all common types of weapons. In this case, there was no need to bother developing new weapons. However, Xiao Cao had an idea and thought of a special weapon - the sleeve crossbow.
This kind of sleeve crossbow is small and exquisite, easy to carry, and can be cleverly hidden in the sleeve, making it difficult for people to detect. If a batch of such sleeve crossbows can be made and distributed to some people for use, and this group of people is formed into an advance team, it will definitely play an unexpected role.
It would be best if the advance troops equipped with the crossbows were those who were good at close combat like my second brother, and let them perform an important task in the war - decapitation! As the saying goes, "to capture a thief, first capture the leader". As long as the enemy leader can be successfully eliminated, the enemy's position can be disrupted, thus creating favorable conditions for victory for one's side.
I don't know if Brother Qiangzi and his men can be used as the advance troops. Although Brother Qiangzi and his men have trained well in the past few years, they are not real soldiers after all. Moreover, many of them have already started families, married and had children, and are living a stable life. More importantly, they are currently working well in the teahouses in the capital, and they are doing a great job in collecting intelligence. If they are dragged to the battlefield to take risks, it will be difficult to explain to their families if something goes wrong.
After thinking about it, Xiao Cao'er thought of the crossbow and another weapon with more powerful lethality. However, it was not an easy task to make these two weapons. It took a lot of effort and time. After thinking for a while, Xiao Cao decided to entrust this difficult task to Brother Xingyun, and only he could complete it.
At this moment, Xiao Cao'er muttered to herself, "I wonder if Xiliang's minor provocation this time can escalate into a fierce battle between the two countries. If it really develops like this, should I follow my second brother and disguise myself as a man to go to the battlefield? Or, should I just lead the advance troops to go out and meet the enemy first?"
Just as Xiaocao'er was thinking deeply, Ermao, who was standing beside her, saw that she was lost in deep thought like a sculpture, and could not help but reach out and tap the table in front of her lightly.
"Sister, sister!" He called out several times, but Xiaocao still didn't respond. Ermao had no choice but to knock on the table a few more times with more force.
Finally, Xiao Cao'er was pulled back to the real world from the ocean of his thoughts by the crisp knocking sounds.
"Ah, what's the matter, second brother?" Xiaocao'er, as if waking up from a dream, blinked and looked at Ermao, with a bit of confusion on her face.
"Sister, what were you thinking about just now? I called you several times in a row, but you didn't move at all." Ermao said to Xiaocaoer with some resentment.
At this time, Qi Xingyun, who had been silently observing Xiao Cao'er, also cast a concerned look at her. He frowned slightly and said slowly: "Sister Xiao Cao'er, if you have any ideas in your heart, you might as well tell us directly."
"Really?" Xiao Cao'er's eyes lit up instantly, and his face was full of uncontrollable excitement. He wondered if he could go to the border with me if I provided him with the drawings of the two weapons.
"Brother Xingyun, if I have the drawings of the two weapons and give them to you, then when the real war starts, do you think... will I have a chance to follow the army to the border to watch the battle? Even if it's just a glimpse from afar!" Xiao Cao'er looked at the man in front of her with anticipation, her eyes flashing with desire and longing.
However, just as Xiao Cao'er's hopeful words fell, two resolute voices of opposition suddenly exploded like thunder.
"No! Absolutely not!" The two roars were like a basin of cold water, mercilessly poured on Xiaocao'er's burning heart.
"Why not? I just want to go to the border to take a look. I don't say I want to go into the battlefield and kill the enemy myself." Xiao Cao'er pouted her lips in grievance, and her eyes began to turn slightly red.