Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 291 Duties
After dinner, Zhao Zhen accompanied Bai Zhi and Jin Cui Lian to Xixi Village. Bai Zhi went to the clinic, Jin Cui Lian went to the restaurant, and Zhao Zhen took a group of farmhands to the silk shop. Last night, Wang Qiao, the steward, brought a few tailors to make cotton clothes for the three new heroes overnight, and Zhao Zhen came here today to check whether they were complete.

Apart from anything else, Yan Shude's clothes ranked first, and what he was wearing now were Wang Tianba's old clothes.

After entering the shop, he saw Wang Qiao and others still sewing with their heads down. Zhao Zhen signaled Zhang Qi and others behind him to come forward and put down two baskets of freshly picked white jade cucumbers.

Zhao Zhen coughed. Wang Qiao looked up and saw that it was Zhao Zhen. She stepped forward and said, "Sir, it will take at most another half an hour for all nine sets of clothes to be ready."

Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work. I brought some fresh white cucumbers. You can all try them to cheer yourself up. You can divide the rest later and take them home. After you finish making these clothes, you can all go back and rest early."

Wang Qiao called two women, took some cucumbers, washed them and distributed them to everyone.

The tailors chattered:

“This cucumber smells so good…”

"So sweet..."

Listening to the discussion, Wang Qiao said, "You are in for a treat today. This is from the sacred field that the great master personally granted, and it is a special species. Usually, this white jade cucumber is only supplied to the military and the county government. After you eat this cucumber, hurry up and don't keep the great master waiting for too long."

All the tailors said at once: "Don't worry, boss. Although we are rushing the work, the stitches are perfect. We are paying close attention to what the master has ordered."

Wang Qiao smiled and said, "Hurry up, finish the work in your hands and go home to rest for a few days."

Everyone smiled and agreed. The fatigue of the night was dissipated in the laughter.

Just as Wang Qiao said, half an hour later, nine sets of clothes made of water cotton cloth were folded and delivered to Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen motioned Zhang Qi to put them away, then stood up and said to the tailors, "Everyone, take some cucumbers and go home to rest early."

Wang Qiao said, "Master, go and do your work. I will divide it among the sisters and we will go our separate ways soon."

Zhao Zhen nodded and took Zhang Qi and others back to Baishi Manor.

Zhao Zhen sat down in the hall and sent someone to call Yan Shun, Yu Baosi, and Yan Shude, and handed over three sets of clothes and two rolls of water cotton cloth: "Three brothers, these are the same as the four-bearded carp yesterday, they are all part of the quota. You can try them on and see if they fit you. If not, ask the silk shop to alter them tomorrow."

The three took the clothes and said, "Huh?" Yan Shude said in surprise, "Sir, this fabric is so cool."

Zhang Qi said, "You three captains, this is called water cotton cloth, which is a treasure. The master got it from somewhere else. Wearing it can keep you cool for two hours. Only heroes like you in the county can have it."

Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said, "Don't listen to his nonsense. This cloth is just cooler and is best worn in summer. It is not a treasure."

Yu Baosi patted his chest and said, "Thank you very much, sir. I really took advantage of you."

Everyone burst into laughter when they saw Yu Baosi's body shape.

After changing into cotton clothes, the three of them excitedly followed Zhao Zhen to the blacksmith shop.

Yesterday at the banquet, they heard that Zhao Zhen not only gave them a monthly salary, but also made weapons for the heroes in the army. When they saw other people's weapons yesterday, the three of them were quite envious.

Yu Baosi's double-edged axe was made of ordinary iron, relying entirely on the weight of the axe itself. Not only did the blade often curl, but it was also not convenient to use. Not to mention Yan Shude, who even pawned his weapon.

The one with the best weapon among the three was Yan Shun, after all, he was once the leader of a village, and the broadsword in his hand was made of iron, but it was only of the first level. After seeing this, Tang Long said frankly that this blacksmith was just like the craftsman who made the iron short axe that Zhao Zhen got, and it was all due to the materials, and the craftsmanship was really not good enough.

The blacksmith shop is now divided into two parts. The original one is managed by Zhang Da, and it is mainly used to make farm tools and forge fine iron. The other one was moved to the side of the armor workshop and is also surrounded by a high wall. It is mainly used to make military equipment.

More than thirty sets of iron armor have been produced so far, and the forging of armor plates continues day and night.

When Zhao Zhen and his companions entered the workshop, they were greeted by the heat. Although they were wearing cotton cloth, with their faces and hands exposed, they could still feel the heat.

There were seventy or eighty people in the workshop, all with bare upper bodies, wearing only calf-nose pants and cowhide aprons, banging around the anvil and stove without stopping.

When Zhao Zhen arrived, Tang Long was forging a broadsword. Zhao Zhen did not disturb him and motioned Yan Shun and the other two who had followed him to wait beside him.

Yang Mazi brought a few bowls of mung bean soup to quench Zhao Zhen and others' thirst, and then hurried downstairs.

Taking this opportunity, Zhao Zhen checked the attributes of Yan Shun and the other two.

world log
Name: Yan Shun (Hero, Strong Star)

Nickname: Golden Tiger
Race: Terran

Reputation: 70 (Qingfeng Mountain Strongman)

Occupation: Strongman

Secondary occupation: Sheep and horse dealer
等级：3阶6级（武力45，统帅20）属性：力量33，体质34，敏捷44，精神22
Skills: Highway robbery level 3 (road robbery, agility +3), disguise level 1 (dress up, spirit +1), driving horses and sheep level 2 (transporting horses and sheep, agility +2)

Commander Skill: None
Martial Arts: Pudao (Mastery, using Pudao force +4, forty-five land and water Pudao techniques)
Equipment: Iron Knife (Level 2, made of iron, rural blacksmiths don’t know how to make it, sharpness +2, durability +)

Mount: Dawan White Horse (Level 1)
Monthly salary: 10 dollars

Yan Shun's attributes are similar to Deng Fei's. He also learned the most popular land and water sword technique, but he has no commanding skills. He is also a candidate for the deputy general of the cavalry.

Name: Yu Baosi (Hero, Earthly Star)
Nickname: The God of Danger
Race: Terran

Reputation: 55 (Qingzhou Lone Bandit)
Occupation: Sky Warrior

Secondary occupation: Robber
Level: Level 3 and Level 8 (Strength 30, Commander 10)

Attributes: Strength 49, Constitution 41, Agility 18, Spirit 16
Skills: Giant Strength Level 4 (Strength despite being big, Strength +4), Ferociousness Level 3 (Tall and ferocious, Strength +3), Highway Robbery Level 2 (Robbery, Agility +2)

Commander Skill: None
Martial Arts: Double-edged Axe (Proficient, using axe weapons for strength +4, all the way to splitting mountains with an axe)

Equipment: Long-handled double-edged axe (weight 2 jin, made of ordinary iron, heavy attack +)

Monthly salary: 10 dollars

This person is indeed good at foot combat, and he is also extremely strong, so he is a good charge. Through these days of contact, Zhao Zhen also discovered that Yu Baosi's unusually tall stature made him move slowly.

As for Yan Shude, he is also a good foot fighter. Judging from his attributes, although he is not as good as Lu Zhishen, Sun An and others, he is not much worse than [Sai Cunxiao] Wang Tianba.

Name: Yan Shude (Hero, the reincarnation of the Pure Yang Master from the Western Shu Road.)
Nickname: Sai Mengben
Race: Terran

Reputation: 30 (Kaizhou raises drums, and the village becomes famous)

Occupation: Drummer

Secondary occupation: militia, beggar

Level: Level 5 and Level 6 (Strength 65, Commander 10)

Attributes: Strength 65, Constitution 50, Agility 33, Spirit 25
Skills: Natural Strength Level 6 (Strength +6), Begging Level 2 (Beg along the road, Agility +2)

Commander Skills: Fierce Fighting Level 1 (Continuous Fighting, Morale +1), Fearless Level 3 (Not Fearful of Life and Death, Morale +3), Fighting General Level 4 (Fighting Generals in Front of the Battlefield, Morale +4 if Winning, Morale -4 if Losing)

Martial Arts: Broadsword (Transformation, using broadsword for strength +7, Thirteen-Stage Tianmu Heavy Sword.)
Equipment: none
After waiting for another half an hour, Tang Long tempered the knife in his hand, picked it up, looked at it, and nodded with satisfaction.

At Yang Mazi's signal, Tang Long saw Zhao Zhen and others, and quickly put down the knife blank in his hand and came over to greet them.

Zhao Zhen asked: "Brother, today I am bringing three new brothers to customize their weapons, and I need you to make them carefully."

"Don't worry, sir. There is a lot of good iron in the warehouse now. I will take care of the weapons of the three brothers." Tang Long said.

Then he asked the three to state their needs, and brought some ready-made weapons for them to demonstrate and compare. He wrote down the needs of the three and said to Zhao Zhen, "Sir, your weapons will be made in a few days and I will send them to the farm. Today I have made the blank of the Longtunkou Bailiancuo Jinpu Knife that you requested. It will take another three to five days to modify it and it will be ready."

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The three of them left the blacksmith's workshop, and Zhao Zhen and Yan Shun walked towards Baishi Manor. Zhao Zhen said to the three of them, "Since you brothers have entered Liangshan County, you must also arrange your duties."

After hearing this, the three of them all said, "Please give us your orders, sir."

"I suggest that Brother Yan Shun be made the deputy commander of the cavalry and go to the first cavalry division to assist Brother Luan Tingyu. Brother Yu Baosi be made the deputy commander of the infantry and stay in the village to protect the brothers on a daily basis. As for Brother Yan Shude, he will also stay in the village and be a commander, and go to the heavy front division to lead the broadsword team. Brother Bao Xu will lead the heavy sword team in the future. What do you three think?"

Yan Shun was the first to speak: "The master has arranged this. I have been riding horses since I was a child, so joining the cavalry is most suitable for me."

Yan Shude said, "I have no objection. I saw the heavy front soldiers in the village barracks yesterday. They are really strong and elite. The broadsword is similar to the machete I use. Once the weapons are made, we can train the soldiers. In the future, we will charge into battle and repay you, sir."

Yu Baosi patted his chest and grinned, "Don't worry, sir. Now that I'm full, I have plenty of strength and can protect you. It would be even better if I could send some soldiers."

Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "I will inevitably go to the battlefield in the future. How about I recruit some brave men to lead you to guard me on weekdays and protect the central army flag on the battlefield?"

Yu Baosi heard this and said, "I will listen to you, sir."

After returning to Baishi Manor, Zhao Zhen called his military advisors Wu Yong and Zhu Wu and told them about the arrangements for Yan Shun and the other two. Wu Yong and Zhu Wu said, "Your Excellency has made a good arrangement."

Wu Yong wrote the letter of appointment, Zhao Zhen sealed it and sent it to the army for reading. From then on, the three of them settled down in Liangshan County.

Heroes from all over the place trained their troops diligently, and the reputation of Liangshan became increasingly powerful, and the news spread everywhere in the world.

(End of this chapter)