Knight Armor

Although they didn't understand Chen Mo's meaning, Andrew and the others strictly followed Chen Mo's orders, reluctantly taking off all their armor and placing it together with the tattered armor they had taken off their horses.

These armors were originally bestowed by Chen Mo, so it would be understandable to take them back. However, based on their understanding of their Lord, these things, which are incredibly precious to ordinary people and even most nobles, have never been valued by Chen Mo.

The soldiers of the territory guard also threw their weapons together in confusion. Dozens of heavy full-body Knight armors and hundreds of weapons were piled up together, forming a small mountain with a weight of several tons.

In this backward Middle Ages, not to mention the immense value of armor and weapons, the steel itself was quite valuable.

Amidst the puzzled looks from Andrew and the others, Chen Mo turned to the old man beside him and gave instructions.

"Kane, throw all this junk into the furnace, melt it down, and remelt it."

"Yes, my Lord."

The old man bowed respectfully in response, and then beckoned for people to come and move the armor and weapons away.

Andrew and the others then realized that the Lord intended to melt all of these things down. These items were extremely valuable, not only because the metal materials were precious, but also because the manufacture of these weapons and armor was incredibly complex, requiring a great deal of manpower and resources, which was why they were so expensive.

Although Chen Mo had broken these armors and weapons, they could still be used normally if repaired by a blacksmith, but Chen Mo had them melted down directly.

Ignoring Andrew and the others who looked distressed, Chen Mo turned and walked directly toward a separate building that was much larger than the other houses.

Kane quickly stepped forward, took a key from around his neck, and unlocked the iron lock hanging on the heavy door.

This detached house is made entirely of bricks and has no windows except for two large, heavy doors.

As the two large doors were pushed open, sunlight streamed in, and a dazzling burst of silver light erupted, finally revealing the contents of the room.

After their eyes adjusted to the sudden burst of silver light, Andrew and the others were able to see clearly what was in the room.

In the center of the spacious area, rows of hundreds of imposing silver Knight armors were neatly arranged, resembling a Knight legion marching into battle, exuding a strong aura of solemnity.

On either side of the armor were hundreds of sets of horse armor and complete sets of weapons such as spears, swords, and shields.

These weapons and armors are simple yet magnificent in design, and their smooth, flat surfaces demonstrate superb manufacturing techniques. Compared to them, the Knight armors that they previously regarded as treasures seem more like crude products from a small workshop. No wonder the Lord called them junk and had them taken away to be melted down as scrap metal.

Looking at the exquisite armor and weapons displayed in the armory, everyone was filled with disbelief and their hearts were pounding with excitement.

The sheer number of exquisitely crafted and uniformly styled Knight equipment must have been incredibly impressive to them.

Looking at the dumbfounded Andrew and the soldiers, Chen Mo secretly chuckled to himself.

At the beginning of taking over the territory, he gathered all the artisans in the territory and established this workshop, gradually realizing some of the technologies in his mind, and many things were manufactured.

Chen Mo's first foray into steelmaking was in this dark and chaotic era, where force was the foundation of everything, and steel was undoubtedly an indispensable basis for powerful force.

Iron and steel smelting technology was underdeveloped during this period, and the output and quality of steel were not high. Although steel was expensive, the only way to obtain sufficient defense was to increase the thickness of armor.

Therefore, although the Knight's armor of this era was very strong in defense, it was too heavy and cumbersome, which greatly limited the Knight's agility. At the same time, it also placed high demands on the warhorse. The horses that could become Knight's mounts were all tall, strong, and top-notch warhorses with excellent endurance and speed.

That's why it's so valuable. What Chen Mo "purchased" from Count Valen was precisely this kind of top-tier warhorse that could carry a fully armed Knight in a charge into battle.

Using the knowledge in his mind, Chen Mo refined coke and built blast furnaces. Using this steelmaking method that was ahead of its time, he could produce high-quality steel in large quantities. In addition, Chen Mo improved the production process. The armor, shields and weapons made in the workshop were not only much stronger and sharper than the Knight equipment of this era, but also much lighter, which greatly improved the flexibility of combat.

Andrew and the soldiers of the territory guard quickly began to equip themselves with new armor and weapons under Chen Mo's orders, their faces beaming with excitement.

It wasn't until they put on the armor that they realized how different the new equipment was.

The Knight armor that Andrew and the others wore previously weighed more than 30 kilograms and was very cumbersome, which seriously affected their agility in battle.

This new suit of armor is not only much lighter, weighing only about 20 kilograms, but also features ingenious designs for its joints and other parts, ensuring comprehensive and robust protection for all parts of the body without hindering movement in the slightest.

Although they appeared much thinner than the old-style armor, a simple tap revealed that these armors and shields were far more durable and resilient than the heavy, old-fashioned armor.

Although we didn't try out the longswords and other weapons, just by looking at their cold, sharp blades and gleaming surfaces, we could tell they were quite formidable.

It wasn't until they actually got into battle that they realized how powerful these weapons were. In this era, they could definitely be considered divine weapons. While they might not be able to cut through iron like mud, under a full-force attack, they could easily sever the opponent's weapons and pierce through thick armor.

Andrew and his men, who had just been reluctant to part with the captured Knight armor being melted down, had long since forgotten about it. Compared to these excellent pieces of equipment, those were truly junk.

Meanwhile, when they were putting horse armor on their warhorses, they noticed a strange metal ring hanging on each side of the saddle. After Old Kane explained, they realized that this was called a stirrup, which helped them mount their warhorses more easily and maintain better balance while riding, making it easier to control and fight.

Andrew, an expert rider, listened with shining eyes, understanding the immense value of the stirrup better than anyone else.

It was still the early Middle Ages, and stirrups had not yet been introduced to Europe. Knight's equestrian training was very rigorous, usually requiring them to learn from a young age and spending several years before they could fight on horseback.

This is also an important reason why Knight were so rare in this era. In addition to the huge expenses on warhorses and equipment, training a qualified Knight also required a very long time.

Therefore, apart from noble and Knight families, it was extremely difficult for commoners to become Knight.

But now, with these stirrups, everything is completely different.