On the first day of winter, it was cold enough, but not yet snowy.According to the situation in previous years, it usually snows within half a month of winter.Of course, this is just a reference, and exactly when it snows is entirely up to God.Standing on the north wall, Owen was wearing a thick fur coat, his mouth was white, and his eyes were looking north.A number of guide barricades were set up on the outside of the city walls.According to Viscount Jarvis, the vast majority of undead monsters have no intelligence, and will only rush forward with all their might.With these guiding barricades, they can be led to the middle of the city wall, so that they can be annihilated by concentrating forces.In addition to the northern part of the wall, Owen was also mindful of the condition of the wall itself.Viru was careful, not only repairing the two gaps, but also spending a lot of time inspecting the entire section of the wall, and repairing the damaged parts with cement in time.Today, the walls are much more defensible than they were last winter, and the same tragedy should not happen again.The border town has moved from a state of readiness to a state of war.A scout on the walls monitored the north at intervals, and a group of men rotated every four hours to avoid slackening due to long hours of sentry.As early as when the militia was first formed, Owen had already discussed in detail with Viscount Jarvis how to defend the northern wall this winter, and formulated a series of plans.In the past, they used to assist the Templars in combat, but now they relied on the Frontier Town's own strength, and there were many places where it could not be carried out as before.Behind the city walls, the militia is undergoing moderate training, which is equivalent to a warm-up, and the amount of training has been greatly reduced.After all, when they are attacked by a large number of undead monsters, they still have to go up to the city wall and fight the enemy with spears, and they are the backbone of the city wall, so they must keep the necessary physical strength.In this regard, the same is true for the Lizardmen troops.By the way, these lizardmen also have a special skill, which is throwing spears.Dealing with some of the larger undead monsters may be able to play some role.In addition, there was a knightly army.They have already participated in the battle to stop the undead monsters, and they are a very important force.In addition to his own saber, the knight also wielded a bow and crossbow.Good at using all kinds of weapons, this is a qualified knight.When the undead are still far away, this knight unit usually attacks first, and when the enemy gets closer, they switch to melee weapons and fight with the militia and lizardmen.Finally, there is the shooting team, which consists of nine hunters.They were much more experienced in shooting than the Knights, which is why Owen chose them to practice muskets.Don't ask why there is one person missing, that person sold the black powder for practice without authorization, and it has been disposed of by Viscount Jarvis.The role of the shooting team is to replenish the knife, and some undead monsters that cannot be dealt with with the bow and crossbow need to be shot with muskets.As a result, the members of the shooting team were very flexible in their position, roaming around the middle of the city wall, helping wherever they needed it.Although there are only five muskets at the moment, it should not be long before all the muskets are available.According to Geeta, the construction of the steam boring machine is nearing completion and it will soon be able to be used to drill the chamber.Viscount Jarvis was very envious of the muskets in the hands of those hunters.He also wants to join the shooting team if he can.Unfortunately, it can't, commanding operations is his first priority, and it is the soldier's task to go into battle and kill the enemy.However, Owen promised to give Viscount Jarvis a musket when it was mass-produced.This made him full of energy all at once.Anyway, Viscount Jarvis may be a firearms lover in Winster's mouth.Another thing that needs to be mentioned is that the papermaking test has already been completed, and the materials suitable for papermaking have been determined.Coupled with the oil paper process provided by Winster, Owen urgently recruited helpers to rush out a batch of oil paper.These oiled sheets wrapped a lead projectile with a certain amount of gunpowder.When used, tear the tail of the paper with your mouth, pour some gunpowder into the medicine pool, and then load the lead bullet and the remaining gunpowder from the muzzle along with the paper.This greatly improves the efficiency of reloading, and also avoids the lack of control of the amount of gunpowder due to tension during the battle.So, when the shooting team has nothing to do, they are often seen sitting on the ground making paper-wrapped buckshot.As for the explosives packs, each of the bunkers on the city walls was equipped with several packets, and did not dare to put too many.In the event of an accident, the explosives pack may cause more damage to the city walls than the undead monsters.Four trebuchets were also prepared, each operated by five soldiers.When you find the figure of the undead monster, you still give priority to using stones to attack.Explosives packs can only be used if there are too many enemies and with the permission of Viscount Jawes."
Finally the day has come, and this time, we are well prepared."
Mapel, who was on the side, suddenly spoke, "Even without the support of the Templars, you can defend the walls." ”Staying by Owen's side, she knew how much Owen had worked for Frontier Town, and she was confident in it."
That's right."
Turning his head to look at Marpel, Owen accidentally noticed that the sword at her waist had changed.The gauntlet of the longsword is inlaid with a high-quality Frost Magic Stone, which is the magic sword inherited from the Jarvis family.Usually it is carried by Viscount Jarvis, has it been passed on to his daughter?"
Viscount Jarvis is finally willing to pass on this sword, you should be happy."
Owen said.Speaking of this magic sword, Mapel grabbed the hilt of the sword with one hand and said with a strange expression: "I was very happy, but now I have the feeling that my father threw me something that he didn't want." ”"What do you mean?""
He said that this is the age of muskets, not the age of swords and sorcery."
Hearing this, Owen almost burst out laughing.Affection: Viscount Javis disliked this magic sword before passing it to Marpel, obviously he hasn't gotten the musket promised to him yet!
Looking back to the north, Owen couldn't help but fall into thought.It is not difficult to imagine how much impact the appearance of hot weapons will have on this world.
[I don't know if I can see the undead monster today.] 】Winster's expectant voice rang in his head.
[Not so fast, it is estimated that it will be a few days before the first batch of undead monsters appears.] 】Owen responded.
[Well, I'm so interested in contacting you. 】Knowing that he couldn't see the undead monster for the time being, Winster's interest instantly decreased.......Just as Winster was about to cut ties and continue his research, Owen suddenly stopped him.
【Winster.】 】[What's wrong?]
】[Thank you for all your help, otherwise, I wouldn't have the confidence to make the decision to stay in Frontier Town.] 】Owen finally said what he had been trying to say.Whether it is those alkali-tolerant wheat seeds, or the various technologies that will be provided later, they are all things that Bianshu Town needs very much.Therefore, Owen is very grateful to Winster.