Work
After publishing five hundred volumes of Ancient History, time has slowly turned to Dark Portal fourteen years. In this new year, things have gradually begun to become more numerous. Zul'ra can no longer devote most of his energy to writing books.😲♞ ✋♖
Amani had too many things to do, so Zul'ra could only select two clever ones from among his apprentices and ask them to be recorders. He would dictate the history orally while they would ghostwrite the writing, which would save a lot of time.
Zul'ra will use the large amount of time saved to do his own things. The Witch Doctor apprentices he teaches have completed their studies at the beginning of the year and have been put to work at the bottom. They are also doing things such as treating patients and saving people, recording local customs, organizing and teaching.
The teaching work is over for the time being, but the work at hand is not over. Since the fourteenth year of Dark Portal, in addition to writing Medieval History, Zul'ra has also gone to inspect the progress of various construction works of Amani.
Since Amani came back from Booty Bay to make arrangements for Amani's construction in thirteen years, Zul'ra has not had much time to take care of it. The people below are all arranging it themselves. There is only one verbal communication, and no documents and plans have been handed over, so he has to go and take a look.
Today's Zul'Aman, the area from the north and northeast of the city to Battleaxe Ridge is full of large terraces, orchards and tree gardens, which are food production areas, and the ethnic settlements are located in Zul'Aman The large city between and Battleaxe Ridge is in the middle. The shipyard is located in the harbor of Thalassian Strait, while the weapons factory and iron smelting furnace are set up in the mountains to the southeast.
Zul'ra first inspected the weapons factory. He bought back a large amount of animal horns, sulfur and saltpeter from Booty Bay and Mudsprocket. These items have now been made into crossbows and composites by capable craftsmen.
"Whoosh!" As Zul'ra released his fingers, the triangular arrow flew into the distance in a parabola, then leisurely passed through the wooden target and hit the ground.
"This bow is really good, tell me, Maki." Zul'ra looked at the arrow that missed the target and raised his eyebrows indifferently. He held the recurve bow made of bamboo wood and animal horn in his hand and asked Maki beside him.
"Of course, Zul'ra Jin, this is a bow made through repeated experiments based on the knowledge you gave us. It is made of bamboo wood and animal horns as the main body. As you can see, he is different from humans and The hardwood longbow used by Elves is different." Maki reached out to take the compound recurve bow in Zul'ra's hand and explained to Zul'ra.
"We have made a series of comparisons. The overall level of our bows is far higher than that of hardwood longbows. However, the materials and craftsmanship used to make our bows are also far higher than those of hardwood longbows. This is not very equal. However, along with the experiments, we also found..." Maki took the arrow sent by the assistant, then pulled the bow and released an arrow.
"Bang!" The triangular arrow pierced the wooden target instantly, and the arrow feathers trembled slightly. Zul'ra blushed a little, but still clapped his hands.
"Our compound recurve bow feels very good and is easy to train as a shooter, but it is much more difficult to train a hardwood bow shooter, and only the best shooters can shoot the bow while in motion, and the accuracy and power of shooting in motion will be greatly weakened, and our This will not be the case with compound recurve bows. These bows will increase the long-range attack power of our Raptor rider." Maki unfolded the recurve bow in his hand toward Zul'ra.
"Yes, where did you get your knowledge about Elves and human hardwood longbows?" Zul'ra listened to Maki's words and couldn't help but nodded. At the same time, he was also a little curious. These crossbows are good for riding and shooting when used by riders, but how can a craftsman Maki know these?
"It was Ms. Lidaya, the wife of the Goblins shipwright Korgar, who told me." Maki looked at Zul'ra and nodded, and couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
"Lidaya?" Zul'ra narrowed his eyes. If he didn't say anything, he would really forget about this girl Goblins.
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"Yes, she has been here several times, because the ballistas and crossbows that the ships will be equipped with are also made by us. When she saw the bows we made, she gave some opinions, which were very useful, especially the matching of cavalry and bows and arrows." Maki looked at Zul'ra's eyes and explained.
"I understand, yes, just like you said, these opinions are very useful." Zul'ra looked at Maki's unavoidable gaze and nodded slightly.
"But I feel that the female Goblins seems to know a little more. She is not like an ordinary Goblins." Maki looked at Zul'ra and raised his own doubts.
"Then what does she look like?" Zul'ra asked with a smile.
"Like a spy, but a spy wouldn't give us these valuable opinions." Maki looked down at the bow in his hand in confusion.
"I will handle this matter. You don't need to ask. If she comes next time, you can ask her some things. Just listen to what she said. Use it if you can, and throw it aside if you can't." Zul'ra looked at the puzzled craftsman and patted his shoulder with a smile.
"Yes!" Maki looked up at Zul'ra's smiling eyes and nodded quickly.
"Okay, then tell me about other weapons. Have you developed a complete set of standard equipment for all soldiers? How many of these recurve bows have you made?" Zul'ra looked at Maki who responded seriously to him, and asked him with a smile to go on to introduce the production and development of various weapons.
"We have already researched a complete set of standard equipment that meets the requirements of all soldiers. However, the iron ore currently available is no longer sufficient. As for the recurve bows, fifty have been made so far. More than half of the horn materials are left, but they are used to make crossbows and large crossbows, so the materials are not enough." Maki responded to Zul'ra's questions one by one, and put forward some needs.
"It won't be enough so soon. I will arrange for someone to buy it later." Zul'ra couldn't help but grinned after listening to Maki's words, but there was nothing he could do. These needs must be met.
"Now I will take you to take a look at the standard equipment that meets the requirements of all soldiers. Oh, by the way, Zul'ra Jin, there is something I need to report to you. Togilak, one of our blacksmiths has been blessed by the gods." Maki took Zul'ra to look at the equipment, and at the same time, he remembered something.
"Which god is it?" Zul'ra blinked. The god took the initiative to bless him. He is no longer surprised by this matter. Ever since Halazzi's descendant entered Zul'Aman After, many gods began to appear frequently. Hunters in the mountains were rescued by black bears when they were in danger. Some hunters broke into the eagle's nest when they were lost. Those animals Loa are using their deeds to spread faith.
"Dragonhawk God Jan'alai, He gave Togilak the ability to use the fire element."
"What about Togilak?" Zul'ra asked with great interest, what happened to the blacksmith who received the gift?
"His ability is very convenient for our work, and he is also a good person. He takes the lead in working every day." Maki thought a little.
"Then what?" Zul'ra looked at Maki who used "not bad" to describe Togilak, and raised his eyebrows.
"He likes everyone's attention to him. He often ignores my words and makes everyone work overtime to make weapons. He once made a speech and said that he hopes to plunder more ores from Kobold." Maki is a little awkward.
"I understand. Let him come to me tomorrow and I will arrange for someone to come and give him some knowledge necessary for Witch Doctor priests." Zul'ra raised his eyebrows.