Xu County is very close to Huainan.

Although the county magistrate who was executed by Lu Bu surrendered many times without fighting, it also ensured that the city had not been affected by war for several years.

Xu County, which covers only one-third of Xia Pi, has more than twice the population.

On the street, most shops have doors open.

The people in the city can also leisurely purchase the goods they need.

After entering the city, Lu Bu asked several blacksmiths to invite.

He has made irons all year round, and the blacksmith has a strong physique.

The weather is cold and the clothes are quite thick, and it can still be seen that each of them has strong muscles.

"Can you build weapons?" Lu Bu asked the blacksmiths.

"Both swords, guns, swords and halberds are all made." One of the blacksmiths replied: "It's just that the iron in Xuzhou is not very good, and the weapons created are not as strong as Hebei."

"Just know how to shoot weapons." Lu Bu asked again: "Can you hit the hook?"

"Of course the hook will." The blacksmith replied, "I wonder how old the general is?"

"What I want is a three-fork hook." Lu Bu said: "There are three heads on one hook. No matter which end you hang something, it can get stuck firmly."

Several blacksmiths looked at each other.

They didn't understand what the hook Lu Bu wanted was like.

The blacksmith replied: "We have never hit the hook that the general said."

"You can call one for me first." Lu Bu said: "If it's right, call fifty for me."

In order to make the blacksmiths feel more intuitive, Lu Bu raised a finger and made the curve of three hooks on the finger with his other hand: "That's how it is, the three hooks should be exactly the same as each other."

Blacksmiths have been scrambling irons all year round, and they immediately understand the style of the hook.

"The hook that the general wants can be built, but I don't know when it will be completed?" asked the blacksmith.

"When will the first team be delivered as soon as possible?" Lu Bu asked back.

“It’s OK tonight.”

"Then I'll send me the sample tonight."

After being ordered to build an iron hook, the blacksmiths retreated one after another.

Zhang Liao asked Lu Bu, "What do Wen Hou want such a weird hook to do?"

"Whether we can take Huainan depends entirely on them." Lu Bu said: "We have few people and cannot force our attack on Shouchun. The only way to enter the city is to go up from the city wall."

"Wen Hou wants to use an iron hook to the wall?" Zhang Liao asked in surprise.

"Do you think it's not possible?" Lu Bu asked.

"I haven't tried it, I'm not very clear." Zhang Liao replied: "Wen Hou's wonderful ideas are often unexpected, and I dare not say whether it is OK or not."

"When the iron hook is created, I will teach the soldiers how to use it myself." Lu Bu stood up and walked towards the door.

Zhang Liao followed closely behind him: "Where is Wen Hou going?"

"Look at the scenery of Xu County." Lu Bu replied.

After all, Xu County is a small town.

After walking around the city, it didn't even take an hour.

Although there are many shops on the street, there are very few products sold.

It was not dark yet when I returned to the county government.

After having some supper, Lu Bu went back to his room to figure out how to take Huainan.

The afterglow of the sunset was a little dim, and the light in the room was even more dim so that we could only vaguely distinguish the decorations.

The guard lit the oil lamp.

The room was covered with dim light, and people could still feel a warm breath in the room.

Lu Bu dipped his fingers into some water and drew lines on the table.

He was not doing it, but studying how to sneak into Huainan and what method to use to enter the city when he was Shouchun.

"I have reported to Wen Hou, and a blacksmith is asking for a visit." The guard outside the door reported.

"Let them come in." Without raising his head, Lu Bu ordered.

The guard pushed open the door and two blacksmiths walked in.

After giving a big gift, one of the blacksmiths held a three-fork iron hook in both hands and raised it over the top: "I wonder if Wen Hou wants this."

After taking the iron hook he was holding, the guard presented it to Lu Bu.

After weighing it in his hand for a few times, Lu Bu nodded: "That's it. Create fifty ones for me in two days."

The blacksmith was still nervous when he handed the hook to Lu Bu.

They heard that this is the style, and they breathed a sigh of relief.

"It can be built at noon tomorrow, in less than two days." The blacksmith replied.

"Thank you for your hard work," Lu Bu said: "The iron hook is related to the lives of the soldiers, so it must be strong and durable!"

"Don't worry, General." The blacksmith replied: "Although the iron in Xuzhou is not good, the hooks made can still be used."

Lu Bu had no more instructions, and the two blacksmiths retreated.

After getting the iron hook, Lu Bu came to the courtyard.

Standing not far from the wall, he threw it over.

The hook drew an arc in the night sky, and it stuck on the wall and grabbed it very firmly.

I practiced it more than a dozen times, and I successfully stuck the wall every time.

Satisfied, Lu Bu slept very soundly that night.

With the iron hook, he was more confident in taking Huainan!

The blacksmith made the work overnight. At noon the next day, fifty iron hooks were sent to Lu Bu.

Lu Bu personally inspected each iron hook.

The hooks are all exquisite, which shows that the blacksmith really puts his mind into building them.

After checking the iron hook, Lu Bu ordered the guards: "Spend some copper coins from the government to them."

"We should do things for the general." The oldest blacksmith quickly refused: "I dare not ask for the general's reward!"

"It is not a reward, but what you deserve." Lu Bu said: "I can't treat you badly for my sake."

Lu Bu insisted on giving it to him, but the blacksmith did not dare to refuse, so he had to thank him with great gratitude.

After sending the blacksmith away, Zhang Liao reminded Lu Bu: "Wen Hou, in the past, I didn't have to give them money to work with craftsmen. If you don't do it well, just punish me."

"I know the rules of the past." Lu Bu said: "But from now on, this rule will be changed. Craftsmen support their families by craftsmanship and do things well. If they don't give some wages, how can they be happy? Only when the craftsmen are happy will they be more attentive. If they don't do well in their rewards, they can't blame me for being merciless."

Lu Bu's response made Zhang Liao a little confused.

In the past, Lu Bu never gave even a copper coin when he asked craftsmen to do things.

But the person in front of him actually said that he would change the past rules...

Even if you change your temperament, you won’t become so thorough!

"Find someone to tie a strong hemp rope on each iron hook." Lu Bu ordered Zhang Liao: "After you are ready, you will gather the soldiers. I will teach them how to use the iron hook."

When Lu Bu asked a blacksmith to create a hook, Zhang Liao was guessing what this kind of thing was useful.

After thinking about it, he couldn't figure it out.

When the iron hook is delivered, Lu Bu will personally teach the use of the soldiers.

The answer is about to be revealed soon, so Zhang Liao quickly responded.
Chapter completed!