Chapter 100 A bandit who doesn't want to be a general is not a good blacksmith (first order required)
Yang Changmeng swallowed his saliva, frowned and showed disbelief, muttering: "I saw it with my own eyes, how could it be fake?"

"That's his genius. He makes outsiders believe that he can really fly. If Gao Lian really has profound magic skills, why was he killed by Lei Heng?"

"It was Mr. Yiqing who broke his magic."

Yang Chang looked at Gongsun Sheng's attributes and knew that he was already a master in the Qi Refining Realm, so he did not doubt his strength.

"hehe."

Song Jiang patted Yang Chang on the shoulder, and explained earnestly like an old senior giving a lesson to a newcomer: "In the final analysis, it is because Sanlang lacks experience. If magic can replace thousands of troops, how can our Song Dynasty be defeated by the Liao Kingdom repeatedly? Your Majesty would have recovered the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun long ago."

"Mr. Yiqing's magic"

"Mr. Yiqing is a man of great enlightenment. Tieniu has explained in detail how powerful Master Luo is, so you have to make your own decision. It is always right to be respectful."

"Oh"

Yang Chang nodded thoughtfully, thinking that Song Jiang's words were so true that they didn't seem to be made up. Could it be that the so-called heavenly book had an introduction? Or was it just like ordinary immortal cultivation novels, where the difference between the Qi Refining Realm and ordinary people was not that big?
While frowning in deep thought, Song Jiang pointed to the lake below the mountain and said meaningfully: "Liangshan Lake is eight hundred miles in radius. Even if you stand on the top of the mountain in the middle of the lake, it is difficult to see its entire picture, not to mention the fog in winter. Ling Zhen chose to fire the cannon in the afternoon fog. He seems to be an experienced person. I have to go back to the meeting room to discuss, so I won't send you to the armor workshop."

What does Old Song mean? Are you saying that I don't have enough experience in the martial arts world and can't see through the true meaning of magic?
Yang Changfu thought about it and turned to go to Yijiafang. In terms of experience in the martial arts world, Wu Song was very strong. He planned to wait until Erlongshan joined the gang and then go to Wu Erge for advice.

As for maintaining a respectful attitude towards Gongsun Sheng, Yang Chang didn't need Song Jiang to remind him. The [Eye of Insight] had already tried it for him. The fifth level of Qi Refining Realm could definitely crush ordinary people.

After a while, Yang Chang found Hou Jian in Yijiafang.

The golden armor he brought back from Gaotang Prefecture fit him perfectly after being modified by the Armor Workshop. Wearing the golden armor, he lowered his head to look at the reflection in the basin, and his reflection in the water looked like a Golden Saint.

So fucking handsome.

"Brother Hou is really amazing. At first, it was too small for my waist, but now it is not only loose and fits me well, but it also seems to have added a lot of nail plates."

"Brother Yang, stop praising me. It's no big deal for me to sew the inner lining. The key point is that Tang Long helped to buy the outer armor. You should thank him."

"What about others?"

"Here"

While the two were chatting in the yard, Tang Long, a man with pockmarks on his face, came in from the side door and saluted Yang Chang with his fists clasped.

"Brother, are you here to pick up the armor? It should still fit, right?"

"Thank you, Brother Tang, for forging this."

"Don't thank me, brother. This is my responsibility. I'm just afraid that you will be dissatisfied."

"Aren't you satisfied? This armor is very good."

Yang Chang waved his hand, stroked the armor plate and said excitedly: "In the future, when you charge into battle, you won't have to worry about getting hurt."

"A is good A."

Tang Long wiped his beard and kindly reminded him, "Brother, don't be careless. Armor can resist ordinary slashing and arrows, but strong bows, crossbows, spears, halberds and other sharp weapons can still penetrate the armor and bones and cause injuries. In addition, the nemesis of armor is blunt weapons. Be careful when you encounter them. Once hit, the damage will be doubled."

"Blunt weapon?"

"Well, the hammer I use is a blunt weapon, and the mace, iron whip, and axe are also blunt weapons."

"There are many Liangshan leaders who use blunt weapons. Wouldn't it be a burden to wear armor?"

Yang Chang was joking, but Tang Long took it seriously and said, "Bows and arrows and hacking are the most common weapons on the battlefield. Wearing armor will reduce the risk of injury and increase the chance of survival. Therefore, hiding armor among the people is equivalent to rebellion."

"Haha, we were just joking."

Yang Chang smiled leisurely, and suddenly remembered the original plot, Tang Long offered a plan to lure Xu Ning up the mountain, so he asked casually: "Brother Tang has such superb craftsmanship, can you make the chain armor horse?"

"of course."

"Since you know how to build it, you should know its weaknesses?"

"this one"

"Haha." Seeing Tang Long hesitated, Yang Chang smiled and clasped his fists, saying, "I just said it casually. I have some things to do in the camp and I have to rush back. I will treat you to a drink later. Goodbye."

"Farewell!"

Hou Jian looked at Yang Chang's back, poked Tang Long's waist with his hand, and said meaningfully: "I heard that Brother Gongming and his men are having trouble with the linked armored horses. Brother Tang seems to have a plan to defeat the enemy? The leaders who came to gather together have their own abilities. Brother Yang was just showing you the way. Don't miss the opportunity." "I know."

In fact, Tang Long also wanted to do something for Liangshan without Yang Chang's reminder. After all, since he joined Liangshan with Li Kui, he had no other use except for forging iron.

Tang Long grew up in a military camp. He preferred wielding guns and sticks to forging iron, and he wanted to be a general who charged into battle.

Who wants to be a blacksmith all his life?
Where did all these pockmarks on your body come from?

When Li Kui passed by Wugang Town, Xiao Tang was working as a blacksmith and playing with a hammer in the town. He thought that the work would be different when he arrived at Liangshan, but in the end he was still assigned to be a blacksmith.

Relying on the marriage relationship with the Xu family, Tang's father once asked the Xu family to teach Tang Long the hook-sickle spear. Unfortunately, the spear technique was inherited from the Xu family. If the Tang family could use the hook-sickle spear and learn the spear technique, how could the Xu family survive in the army? The Xu family could not learn blacksmithing.

As long as the imperial court needs the Golden Spear Squad, the Xu family will remain wealthy, and there will always be a need for blacksmiths in the world.

The two cousins ​​are of similar age and played together when they were teenagers, but their lives are completely different as adults. Tang Long, like Li Kui who discovered him, hates the world in his heart.

The difference is that Li Kui hated all the powerful and rich people, while Tang Long only hated Xu Ning's family. He would rather wander around the world and work as a blacksmith than go to the capital to live with his cousin.

That afternoon, Ling Zhen fell into Li Jun's trap. He robbed a boat and went into the lake to fight, but fell into the water and was captured. Later, under Peng Qi's persuasion, he returned to the grass.

In the ten days since Song Jiang returned to the island after his defeat, four hotels outside Liangshan were taken down by Hu Yanzhuo.

After finally winning back a victory, Chao Gai held a banquet in the Juyi Hall that night to celebrate, one purpose was to welcome Peng Qi and Ling Zhen to join the gang, and the other was to boost the morale which had been low recently.

Not long after the banquet started, several big brothers at the main table started discussing the chain mail horse.

Tang Long and Li Kui came forward to toast, and suddenly put down the wine bowl and said seriously: "I am not talented, but I would like to offer a plan to defeat the enemy."

"Are you drunk?"

Li Kui looked at Tang Long in surprise, thinking to himself, you and I have similar brains, when will you take the intellectual route?

Wu Yong saw that Li Kui was serious, so he quickly waved his hand to signal Li Kui to shut up and said, "Tell me what you want to say."

"To break the chain-armored horse, you must use the hook-and-sickle spear. Tang Long's ancestors made military weapons. They knew how to make this weapon but didn't know how to use it. Now only my cousin knows how to do it. He is a teacher in the Golden Spear Class in Tokyo."

"Could it be Xu Ning, the teacher of the Golden Spear Class?"

"Exactly."

"Hey, it's him!"

Lin Chong at the next table slammed the table and stood up, praising Xu Ning's spear skills as the best in the world. Only then did the other leaders realize that Tang Long was not exaggerating.

Song Jiang immediately asked about the details of how to make money, and Tang Long answered fluently in his ear.

Wu Yong, who was listening clearly, reminded, "We need three more people to go to Tokyo. One person will buy fireworks, powder and other items for artillery, and the other two will go to get Commander Ling's family members."

"Brother, there's me too." Peng Qi was afraid of forgetting his family.

"Don't worry, Tuanlian, just write your letters home and Xiaoke will make arrangements."

After Song Jiang finished speaking, he stood up and looked around. The leaders in the hall began to assign tasks. Chao Gai wanted to interrupt but did not stand up. He felt that his arrangements were inappropriate.

"Yang Lin, take the gold and silver letters, lead your companions, and go to Yingzhou to fetch General Peng Qi's family."

"Xue Yong, you disguise yourself as a tourist who sells medicine and wields spears and sticks, and go to Tokyo to capture Commander Ling and his family."

"Le He, you go with Tang Long, and you can keep Xue Yong company when you go back and forth."

"Shi Qian, you must leave the mountain tonight and complete the task before Tang Long."

"As for buying fireworks and powder, you need someone familiar with Tokyo, otherwise it will take days and months."

Song Jiang hesitated for a moment when he was about to make the final arrangements. He suddenly caught sight of Yang Chang in the corner, so he smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Yang Chang, you have always been cautious and reliable in your work, and you have been to Tokyo with Wu Dutou. How about you do this job? Have you recovered?"

"I have recovered and would like to go to Tokyo."

Yang Chang answered so straightforwardly because he wanted to learn more about gunpowder in this world. He knew the power of thermal weapons better than anyone else. He went back to ask Ling Zhen to modify a small cannon, thinking that if he encountered a difficult enemy in the future and could not defeat him with martial arts, he would just fire the cannon.

(End of this chapter)