Chapter 304: The 304 Special Training Team

Chapter 304: The 304 Special Training Team

Gazing at the mighty Liao Army outside the city walls, Liu Hong felt a sense of worry.

If the Liao Army continued to delay their attack, it was likely they were waiting for more reinforcements.

If they allowed this to happen, they would only face more enemies later on. Therefore, Commander Qin's decision was the right one.

However, the special training team had only thirty members, and even including the four people Commander Qin brought, there were only thirty-four in total.

Would it really work to rush out impulsively?

"Yes!" he agreed nonetheless.

Firstly, Commander Qin was his superior now, and he had to obey orders. Secondly, he didn't have any better suggestions.

Qin Xiaoyao then descended from the city wall.

As she walked, she continued to ask, "How are the preparations for the things I need going?"

Liu Hong glanced at Qin Xiaoyao and quickly cupped his fists, "There's a shortage of ironware in the army, and we don't have enough blacksmiths, so the progress isn't ideal."

"Half an hour ago, I was informed that the thirty-five military daggers you requested have been completed. However, only fifty crossbow bolts have been made, and the crossbow bows haven't been produced yet."

He had seen the blueprints given by Commander Qin and found that the military daggers she wanted were somewhat similar to knives, albeit slightly more complex in structure.

Once the blacksmiths adjusted the molds, producing them wasn't difficult.

However, the crossbow bows were structurally too complex. He had examined them several times but couldn't figure them out.

The situation was somewhat better on the craftsmen's side, but the finished products still didn't meet Commander Qin's requirements.

Qin Xiaoyao frowned.

"Tell them to hurry up and make more crossbow bolts. Also, the production of crossbow bows needs to be expedited."

"Forget it, take me there to have a look." Qin Xiaoyao decided quickly.

The fact that the crossbow bows hadn't been made yet was likely because the craftsmen didn't fully understand the blueprints she provided.

This important matter had only come to her attention now.

"Yes!" Liu Hong agreed.

He then took Qin Xiaoyao to the workshop.

Upon arriving, Qin Xiaoyao first inspected the military daggers and crossbow bolts that the craftsmen had hurriedly produced.

She found that although the quality of the military daggers wasn't exactly what she had envisioned, they were still much more useful than knives.

The crossbow bolts, on the other hand, met her expectations as she had anticipated.

"Where are the craftsmen responsible for making the crossbow bows? Have them bring the blueprints over." After checking the military daggers and crossbow bolts, Qin Xiaoyao spoke quickly.

"I've already sent someone to call them. They'll be here shortly." Liu Hong replied.

Just as he finished speaking, voices were heard from outside.

Liu Hong went out and soon brought in four craftsmen.

Upon learning that these four were the ones responsible for making the crossbow bows, Qin Xiaoyao inquired about their situation.

Qin Xiaoyao then examined several discarded versions of the crossbow bows made by the four.

After testing, Qin Xiaoyao found that these versions of the crossbow bows indeed had various issues.

After the tests, Qin Xiaoyao pointed out the general problems to the craftsmen.

She then had the craftsmen unfold the blueprints she had given them earlier and explained the structure of the crossbow bows to them.

The craftsmen listened attentively, and whenever they encountered something unclear, they immediately asked Qin Xiaoyao for clarification.

Hearing her explanations, all the craftsmen had a look of sudden realization. Their eyes were filled with admiration for Qin Xiaoyao.

"When you return, I ask that you hurry and produce the crossbow bows. Make sure to produce thirty-five bows before noon tomorrow." Qin Xiaoyao instructed.

"If you encounter any more problems, feel free to come directly to me."

Even if they could handle the Liao Army outside the city, more would surely come later.

She couldn't improve the combat capabilities of all the soldiers in the city for now, but she could focus on arming the special training team first.

Liao sabers, military daggers, combined with crossbow bows, along with corresponding training.

Her special training team members might not be able to fight one-to-a-hundred, but they should be able to fight one-to-twenty.

Although this team had few members, if used well, they could have a significant impact. At critical moments, they could deal a heavy blow to the enemy forces.

"Yes!" the craftsmen quickly agreed, their voices filled with excitement.

They were already very interested in the crossbow bows, but hadn't fully understood the blueprints, which was why they hadn't produced them correctly.

Now that they had received answers regarding the problematic areas, they were eager to produce this special weapon as soon as possible.

After the craftsmen left, Qin Xiaoyao once again looked at the completed military daggers.

She picked one for herself and then said to Liu Hong, "Have someone bring these things and follow me to the training ground."

It was time to meet her team members.

"Yes!" Liu Hong responded.

Training ground.

As soon as Qin Xiaoyao arrived, Huang Fei ordered the members of the special training team to gather.

Qin Xiaoyao didn’t waste any words and directly explained the situation outside the city.

"The Liao Army has not attacked the city yet, but the fact that they haven't speaks to an even greater danger for Huanghua Town going forward."

"So, we can’t just sit and wait. We need to take the initiative."

"Barring any unexpected developments, we will act tonight."

As soon as these words were spoken, the members of the special training team became excited.

Qin Xiaoyao didn’t say anything more but instead looked at Liu Hong.

Liu Hong immediately began personally distributing military daggers to everyone.

"These are military daggers, an improved version of the regular dagger. They cause faster bleeding and have greater lethality. At the same time, those who are stabbed have a lower chance of being saved." Qin Xiaoyao explained.

"The workshop only produced thirty-five of these military daggers in total. Apart from me, each of you is now equipped with one."

"Later, I will personally teach you how to use the military dagger."

"You need to learn well. In critical moments, the military dagger can be your last resort, your means to win in a life-or-death situation."

"Yes!" the special training team members immediately responded, their eyes shining with excitement.

After more than half a day of indoctrination by Huang Fei and others, the special training team members had come to view Qin Xiaoyao as a god-like figure.

Now, their revered god was giving them special weapons and was going to teach them how to use them. How could they not be excited?

Qin Xiaoyao nodded in satisfaction.

Only after the military daggers were distributed did she allow the team members to spread out a bit.

Then, she began to explain in detail the structure and principles of the military dagger, as well as why it had greater lethality than a regular dagger.

Not only were the special training team members astonished and admiring, but Liu Hong was also deeply impressed.

Looking at the military dagger in Qin Xiaoyao’s hand, he revealed a look of envy.

Such a fine weapon, but unfortunately, there were only thirty-five of them in the entire army.

When the workshop had some free time, he would definitely have them produce more.

At the very least, officers like Xiaowei and military leaders like him should be equipped with them.

After explaining the principles, Qin Xiaoyao began teaching the team members close-quarters combat techniques with the military dagger.

Qin Xiaoyao moved as fiercely and agilely as a leopard, holding the military dagger with speed and ruthlessness in her strikes.

Even though there were no enemies in front of her, one could easily imagine that if there were, the enemy would be stabbed and killed within just a move or two.

The special training team members watched in awe, some even couldn't help but mimic her movements, their fists itching to practice.

Beside them, Liu Hong’s eyes widened, wishing he could join in and practice himself.