Although they didn't understand what Chen Mo meant, Andrew and the others still strictly followed Chen Mo's orders. They reluctantly took off all the armor on their bodies and put it together with the broken armor from the horses.
These armors were originally given by Chen Mo, so there was nothing wrong with taking them back. However, based on their understanding of the Lord, these things that were incomparably precious to ordinary people and even most nobles were never in Chen Mo's eyes.
The territorial guards also threw their weapons together in confusion. Dozens of heavy Knight's armor and hundreds of weapons were piled together into a small hill, weighing at least a few tons.
In this backward Middle Ages, not to mention the huge value of armor and weapons, just the steel alone was worth a lot.
Under the puzzled gaze of Andrew and the others, Chen Mo turned to the old man beside him and ordered.
"Kane, throw all these junk into the furnace and melt them down."
"Yes, Sir Lord."
The old man respectfully bowed and replied. Then he called for people to come over and move the armor and weapons away.
Andrew and the others understood that the Lord wanted to smelt all of these things. The value of these things was very high. Not only were the materials precious, the manufacturing of these weapons and armors was also very complex. It required a lot of manpower and resources, which was why the price was so high.
Although these armors and weapons were broken by Chen Mo, they could still be used as normal if they were repaired by a blacksmith. Chen Mo wanted them to be melted down directly.
Ignoring Andrew and the others who were distressed, Chen Mo turned and walked directly to a building that was built separately and much larger than the other houses.
Kane hurried forward, took a key from his neck, and opened the iron lock hanging on the heavy door.
This independent house was completely made of bricks. Except for the two wide and heavy doors, there wasn't even a window.
As the doors were pushed open, the sun outside shone in through the open doors. A dazzling silver light burst out, and the things in the house were finally revealed.
After adapting to the sudden burst of silver light, Andrew and the others could finally see the things in the house clearly.
In the middle of the spacious space, there were hundreds of majestic silver full body Knight's armor neatly arranged in rows. It was like a legion of Knights on an expedition, emitting a strong murderous aura.
On both sides of the armor were over a hundred sets of horse armor, spears, swords, shields, and other weapons.
The designs of these weapons and armors were simple yet gorgeous. Their smooth and smooth appearance reflected the superb craftsmanship of the craftsmen. Compared to them, the Knight's armors that they regarded as treasures were more like the products of a small workshop. It was no wonder that the count called them 'junk' and ordered his men to take them away and smelt them as scrap metal.
Looking at the exquisite armors and weapons in the armory, everyone's faces were filled with disbelief. Their hearts were filled with excitement.
It was easy to imagine how shocked they were to see so many high-quality and uniform Knight equipment.
Looking at the dumbfounded Andrew, Chen Mo, and the soldiers, Chen Mo was secretly amused.
When he first took over the territory, he gathered all the craftsmen in the territory and built this workshop. Some of the technologies in his mind were gradually realized and many things were manufactured.
The first thing Chen Mo started with was the production of steel. In this dark and chaotic era, strength was the foundation of everything, and steel was undoubtedly the indispensable foundation of a strong military force.
In this era, the steel smelting technology was not very developed. The production and quality of steel were not high. Although steel was expensive, in order to obtain enough defensive power, the thickness of the armor could only be increased.
Therefore, although the Knight's armor of this era had strong defensive power, it was too heavy and clumsy, greatly limiting the flexibility of the Knight. At the same time, the requirements for the warhorse were also very high. The warhorse that could be used as a Knight's mount was all tall and strong, with excellent endurance and speed.
This was why the price was so high. The warhorse that Chen Mo "bought" from Earl Warren was precisely this kind of top-grade warhorse that could carry a fully armed Knight in battle.
Chen Mo used the knowledge in his mind to make coke and build blast furnaces. Using this steel-making method that was beyond this era, he could mass produce high-quality steel. In addition, Chen Mo improved the production process. The armor, shields, and weapons made in the workshop were not only far stronger and sharper than the Knight's equipment of this era, but also much lighter and more flexible in battle.
Andrew and the soldiers of the territory guards quickly began to equip themselves with the new armor and weapons under Chen Mo's orders.
When they put on the armor, they realized the difference between the new equipment.
The Knight's armor that Andrew and the others wore before was more than 30 kilograms and was very clumsy, which seriously affected their flexibility in battle.
But this new set of armor was not only much lighter, only about 20 kilograms, but the design of the joints and other aspects were also very clever. Not only did it ensure a comprehensive and solid defense for all parts of the body, but it also didn't hinder movement at all.
Although it looked much thinner than the old armor, after a simple knock, they found that the hardness and toughness of the armor and shields were far above the heavy old armor.
Although they didn't try the longswords and other weapons, they could tell that they were extraordinary just by looking at the cold and sharp blade and the shiny body of the sword.
It wasn't until later that they really entered the battle that they realized the power of these weapons. In this era, they could definitely be regarded as divine weapons. Although they couldn't cut through iron like mud, with a full attack, they could easily break the opponent's weapon and pierce through the heavy armor.
Andrew and the others, who were reluctant to give up the Knight's armor and smelting it, had long forgotten about it. Compared to the excellent equipment, those were really considered junk.
At the same time, when they were putting on the armor for the war horses, they found that there was a strange metal ring hanging on each side of the saddle. After Old Cain's explanation, they finally understood that this thing was called a stirrup. It could help them more easily get on the war horses and better maintain their balance on the horse, making it easier to control and fight.
Andrew, who was proficient in horsemanship, listened with glowing eyes. He understood the great use of the stirrup better than anyone else.
It was still the early Middle Ages, so stirrups hadn't been introduced to Europe. Knight's horsemanship training was very strict. Usually, they had to learn it from a young age and spend several years before they could fight on a war horse.
This was one of the important reasons why Knight in this era was rare. In addition to the huge cost of war horses and equipment, it also took a long time to train a qualified Knight.
Therefore, except for nobles and Knight families, it was very difficult for commoners to become Knights.
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