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Chapter 231 "Strong Reinforcements"
Everything in the secret passage was once again sealed up by Du Wei. However, the corpses … … had a metallic luster to them. Du Wei resisted the feeling of disgust and handed these things over to Gege Wu.
"You are responsible for cleaning these things … … and then we will study them properly."
After coming out of the secret passage, Gege Wu led Du Wei to the reserve warehouse.
After Anglia City was transformed into a factory, the main product here was the pure fire element invented by Thorskei – "gunpowder".
This was something refined using Firescale Grass as the main raw material. Currently, Du Wei had opened up a sealed shed in the city specifically for growing Firescale Grass. Fortunately, this magical plant had a tenacious vitality and the arid northwest was particularly suitable for the growth of this plant.
Under Du Wei's instructions, Thorskei broke down the method of refining Firescale Grass into several different procedures and gave them to the slaves to carry out. In this way, the output and efficiency were greatly increased. At the same time, the different procedures were broken down so that the secrets of the production would not be leaked. This was because unless all the procedures were gathered together … … otherwise, if taken out individually, even the workers would not know what they were making.
The reserve warehouse was buried underground because the refined gunpowder was a dangerous thing, especially large quantities of high purity fire elements. Although it was sealed in clay jars, the fire elements in this world were much more concentrated and dangerous than the gunpowder in Du Wei's previous world. If the reserves were not good, a single spark could cause a disaster. Therefore, burying it underground to avoid the sun was the best choice.
Opening the door of the warehouse, the cellar was filled with clay jars. These black clay jars were very crudely made, but Du Wei did not care about this. His expression was very careful and slightly nervous.
If a small fire were to ignite here, even a Great Magician would be blown to smithereens in the midst of these several tons of gunpowder!
"I made the wire according to your request." Gege Wu opened a box in the corner: "After many experiments, the Fallen Flower's vine is the most suitable as a wire. It is naturally dry and easy to ignite. Moreover, it is very stable. I tried the cotton thread you mentioned, but that kind of thing is easily damp. But this Fallen Flower's vine is different. Even if you throw it into the water, you don't have to worry. "
Gege Wu laughed: "I can imagine … … if the mouth of the jar is inserted with the vine, then lit and thrown far away into the enemy's camp, what kind of scene would be like."
But Gege Wu frowned: "But how far can this thing be thrown? Unless you have Hercules … … If you don't throw it, what are you going to do? Do you use a catapult? But the catapult is very unstable. If there is an accident during the launching process, then it will blow up our own people! "
Duwei smiled, "Why must I vote? Can't you just throw it from the sky? "
Pausing for a moment, he looked at the jars piled up to the ceiling in the warehouse and said: "Now take me to see those … … brooms."
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The flying broom is currently the most expensive magic equipment produced in Anglia City!
Because this invention of Crazy Old Alley, although it has a revolutionary significance … … In fact, it has inherited the consistent characteristics of Crazy Old Alley's inventions – flashy but not practical!
To put it simply, every time this guy invents something, he uses it as a substitute for the original rare material … … But the things he invents are often rarer and more expensive than the original!
The broom is also the same.
Although this broom doesn't need any magic crystals to store magic … … it is already a revolutionary significance. But the problem lies in the broom itself!
This kind of flying broom was not something that could be made by just poking it with a dried twig! It must be made with 50 years old walnut wood! Everyone knows that on the Roland continent, the walnut tree is an extremely rare tree … … Maybe it's because of some hidden biological law, but the commonly seen walnut tree in Du Wei's previous world is extremely rare in this world. Not only that, it's also extremely difficult to cultivate it.
Walnut wood, especially a fifty year old Walnut wood, was the best material for storing magic besides magic crystals, so this kind of thing was usually used to make high quality magic wands. Even among the rich magicians, there weren't many who could afford to equip this kind of pure Walnut wood wand! Because 50 years old walnut wood is just too rare!
What's more, the walnut wood used to make the flying broom is not ordinary. According to Old Alley's invention, he actually used a variety of synthesis and grafting techniques … … Grafting techniques were common in Du Wei's previous world, but they are rare in this world.
Old Alley used grafting techniques to create a variant of the walnut tree, and Du Wei just so happened to get a few seedlings from Old Alley.
And it's also because of this reason … … Seth, the magic genius who talked to Du Wei about cultivating a hybrid walnut tree, didn't appreciate him in the Magician's Guild. But Du Wei saw his value at a glance!
Because it's impossible for Du Wei to recruit the noble Old Alley to make a hybrid walnut tree, so Seth is the only best candidate!
From this point of view, this big-headed genius is hard to find!
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The cultivation of this variant walnut tree is a huge problem for Seth. It's difficult for the seedlings to survive … … Even with the help of the Time Elapse Spring Water, there's a nine out of ten chance that the seedlings will die. It can be said that the Time Elapse Spring Water in Du Wei's hands is the biggest black hole for Seth.
In another storage warehouse, Gege Wu removed a magic array outside and carefully opened the door to bring Du Wei inside.
"These things are really made from the Time Elapse Spring Water! If we calculate according to the market price … … Each broom, just the wood alone is worth at least a hundred thousand gold coins! Hell … … Why did you get so many flying brooms? You might as well get a few more flying cloaks. "
Du Wei smiled and said lightly: "Any new technology is always the most expensive to develop … … But it's much better now, isn't it?"
Gege Wu was silent for a moment, then agreed with Du Wei's words: "Yes, at the beginning, cultivating this variant plant was the most troublesome, but after many experiments and wasting a lot of spring water, we finally found the most delicate balance point. After that, the efficiency increased a lot. In the future, the cost of making these things will be much lower. "
"So, on average, the cost of a flying broom is lower than the flying cloak made from magic crystals." Du Wei sighed.
In the room, the wall was a row of exquisite shelves. On the shelves were rows and rows of … … brooms.
The dark red walnut wood was emitting a faint light in the room. The handle of each broom was beautifully carved and smooth. There were also fine patterns on it … … These were the patterns of wind magic arrays.
"These wind magic arrays were personally made by me and then given to a group of craftsmen to carve step by step on the handle. Don't worry, those craftsmen only got a broom handle. No one knows that this thing is … … a broom."
In the end, Gege Wu searched his chest for a long time and took out a piece of parchment. On it was densely recorded all kinds of data, and he gave it to Du Wei.
"This is the final data of this batch of products. Thorskei and Seth both tested it and the results were pretty good … … Only, that kid Thorskei is an idiot. His brain is very smart, but his practical skills are too poor. He almost broke his neck … … Actually, this thing is very simple to use. As long as you know how to ride a horse, you can ride this thing and fly into the sky."
Du Wei looked at the final results in his hand.
The development of the flying broom made Du Wei very satisfied. At present, because of the limited materials and the exhaustion of the spring water, the first batch of brooms could only be made with fifty brooms. And according to the test flights, the wind magic arrays carved on each broom were very efficient. At the tip of the broom handle, there was a small six-pointed star pattern. As long as you rode on the broom and held the six-pointed star in your hand, then poured magic into it, you could activate the magic array.
At present, the flying broom could carry the weight of two adult men. In terms of speed, its maximum speed was almost twice that of a horse. As for the duration of flight … … it depended on how long your magic could last.
"Thorskei, that trash, can last for a meal."
This was enough.
Thorskei's true strength was only that of a magic apprentice.
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"Sir, you really want to do this?" Standing on the city wall, Knight Robert's expression was somewhat unsightly.
But the Du Wei in front of him had a resolute expression, and did not seem to be joking at all.
"But … … the injuries on your body … …"
"Dear Knight Robert, don't forget, I am a mage." Du Wei casually stretched his body, "For a mage, this injury is not hard to heal. Moreover … … I have to go out! "
"This is too dangerous!" Robert was still strongly opposed, "You now bear the fate of everyone on your shoulders. You are our commander, our flag, if you meet with the slightest mishap … … I can hardly imagine the consequences! In fact, last night when you charged into the camp alone, if I had been there, I would have stopped you no matter what! "
Du Wei sighed and pointed below the city wall.
The sun had already risen high in the sky. Under the sunlight, the continuous rows of tents of the prairie people could be seen even more clearly. If Du Wei used the Eagle's Eye spell, he could even see the prairie warriors sitting in the camp sharpening their swords!
"Last night, my sneak attack was effective. I got rid of a Shaman Sorcerer … … and caused their morale to drop. But this time, the prairie army came for a sneak attack and definitely won't easily retreat. Let's wait and see. At the latest, after lunch, they will recover their strength and come back in a swirl of dust. " Du Wei's face was filled with worry, "Robert, you know very well how much resources we have. Our entire army added up to no more than twenty thousand people … … and most of them are scattered all over the place. We only have three thousand cavalrymen! Do you think three thousand people can defeat twenty thousand prairie wolves under normal circumstances? Can they defeat these fellows who are born to be on horseback? We need a surprise attack! So, I have to go out … … only then will I have a way to defeat the enemy. "
Pausing for a moment, Du Wei smiled: "Well, don't worry, their Shaman sorcerer was already killed by me last night. When I go out, I'll be flying high up in the air, so the prairie people can't stop me."
Robert said, "My Lord, I am not worried about you being intercepted! I am worried about you personally going into battle! As the commander, you should not be fighting on the frontlines! This is not the commander's responsibility! I would rather you stay in the city, in the Governor's Mansion! "
Du Wei did not continue to argue with Robert about this issue. He gave a simple order, "At the latest, in the evening, you must light a fire on the city wall. I want the fire and the black smoke to be visible from ten li away! Remember that? In the evening, as long as you light the fire beacon, I guarantee that you will receive strong support! What you need to do is to make sure that the Tulip Family flag is still erected on the city wall before evening! "
After saying that, Du Wei's body gently floated up.
Robert sighed and performed a Knight's salute to Du Wei before watching Du Wei fly into the sky.
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Du Wei's calculation was very accurate. When he flew from the city wall and flew over the prairie people's camp, many prairie cavalrymen noticed Du Wei in the sky. However, after the sneak attack last night, the prairie people were prepared under the bright sun. Some of the most elite archers immediately drew their bows and shot a round of arrows into the sky. These prairie archers were known to be able to shoot down an eagle with one arrow. Their archery skills were extremely good. Even Du Wei had to increase his altitude and quickly fly over.
Last night, he exhausted his magic power. After exhausting the magic power in the multicolored stone ring, it was not something that could be replenished in such a short period of time. At this moment, he had only recovered fifty to sixty percent of his original magic power. He really did not have the strength to summon lightning on a large scale.
In the opposite direction of the city, Du Wei went all the way.
"What is that Duke Tulip doing?"
Gold Wolf Head stood under his tent, gloomily looking at Du Wei's departure. This extremely tall giant standing on the ground was more than two heads taller than his companions.
"Lord Guard, perhaps he ran away." A prairie man sneered: "There are not many people left in the city. Sooner or later, we will be able to break through the city wall."
"Idiot." Gold Wolf Head curled his lips, his gloomy eyes flashing with a trace of desperation: "He must have gone to get reinforcements! Humph … … Send four hundred men to search the rear and tighten the guard. Also … … Immediately let the warriors prepare. Before nightfall, we must break through the city gate today!! No matter what, the Shaman Sorcerer has already died in our army … … We have lost a noble Shaman Sorcerer. Think about it, what kind of punishment will we receive when we return? Only by taking down the city at all costs will we have the opportunity to ask the king to spare our lives! "
With the sound of the horn, the prairie warriors heard the order and went out to battle! Under the sunlight, Knight Robert, who was standing at the top of the city wall, looked at the densely packed prairie people below the city wall like ants. Their scimitars reflected a glaring cold light under the sunlight!
"Hold on until nightfall!" Robert suddenly pulled out his long sword and slashed at the battlements in front of him, shouting: "Defend to the death!!"
The bodyguards and deputy beside him also pulled out their long swords. Everyone shouted at the same time: "Long live the Tulip Family!! As long as the people live, so will the city!! "
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Du Wei flew seven to eight miles in the direction he came from. Only then did he lower his altitude and carefully look for his team.
Finally, by the side of a low and loose forest, someone saw Du-Wei in the sky and immediately ran out. Waving at Du-Wei in the sky, the person waved his hands. Du Wei lowered his altitude and saw that it was the captain of the magic students, Sieg.
The 800 people Du Wei brought with him were hiding in the forest. They listened to Du Wei's orders and retreated all the way here to avoid being discovered by the prairie's wolf cavalry scouts.
When Du Wei landed on the ground, Sieg saw that Du Wei was unscathed and breathed a sigh of relief: "Dean! It's great to see you safe! Didn't you tell us to wait here for the flame signal from Anglia City? Why did you come here personally? "
Du Wei patted Sieg's shoulder: "There's no time to explain!"
With that, Du Wei followed him into the forest.
In the forest, the cavalry of the Tulip family dismounted and sat on the ground. However, everyone was on high alert. Some even climbed up the trees to observe from afar. Although the forest is relatively loose, it is enough to hide 800 to 800 people.
Du Wei saw Guetta, the little idiot. The guy's face was covered in dust. When he saw Du Wei, he immediately rushed up and hugged Du Wei: "Sir! Sir! It's great that you're here! Damn it! I really wanted to kill those guys just now! They actually dared to let you enter the city alone! It's too risky!! "
Next to him was Guetta's deputy. When Guetta was ordered to call for reinforcements, this deputy was in charge of leading the team. However, looking at the blood on the corner of his mouth, it was obvious that he had been taught a lesson by Guetta.
"That's enough Guetta! I was the one who wanted to go in, it has nothing to do with them. "Du Wei smiled:" Your subordinates are all excellent soldiers. They have done well and have not made any mistakes. Also … … It's not like I didn't gain anything. I killed a shaman wizard. "
With that, Du Wei immediately asked: "What about you? When did you arrive? Did you bring all of our men? "
"No, sir." Guetta's face was full of shame: "I only found the 800 men led by Lord Alpha. As for the other two teams, General Longbottom's team, I didn't find them. Time was too tight and I couldn't run any further. Also … … you told me to come here today. So … … "
Guetta suddenly knelt down on one knee: "I didn't complete your order. Please punish me!"
Du Wei shook his head: "I didn't consider the actual situation when I gave the order. It's already very good that you can bring back a team. Alpha Knight? "
When Du Wei looked around for Alpha, he couldn't find him.
"He … … When he heard that you went into the city alone, he flew into a rage and left the team to scout for information."
Du Wei's heart skipped a beat. Uncle Alpha … … He really is worried about me. But with Alpha's strength, it shouldn't be dangerous for him to scout for information.
Time was of the essence. Du Wei was about to say something when Guetta suddenly whispered: "Sir … … Although I didn't find the other two teams, I brought some … … guests."
"Guests?"
Guetta winked and Du Wei immediately looked into the depths of the forest. Sure enough, he saw a group of soldiers wearing different types of armor. They were also cavalry, but unlike the armor of the Tulip Family's army, these people wore the armor of the Imperial Garrison Army. Their chest was also embroidered with the pattern of a thorned flower.
In fact, Du Wei's army was only the private army of his family. But these people were the real army of the Imperial Garrison.
"What's going on?" Du Wei was a little surprised because there were a lot of these guys. Roughly speaking, there should be about five or six hundred of them.
"They are the troops of Governor Bohan of the Nuling Province." Guetta whispered back.
Du Wei raised an eyebrow.
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