“Master Lynn, according to your previous request, we completed the production of three hundred [Zhuge Crossbows] before the beginning of October.”

“Jose has not failed Master Lynn’s expectations; the production is already finished.”

“The Blacksmith Workshop has actually produced three hundred and sixty units, so in total we now have four hundred.”

“Aside from the crossbows, the production of Standard Longbows has not been neglected either.”

“Up to now, there are eight hundred Standard Longbows stored in the workshop’s finished-goods warehouse…”

Listening to Jose’s report, Lynn’s eyebrows couldn’t help but lift slightly.

With four hundred [Zhuge Crossbows], Lynn could equip his light cavalry with them.

Using the high flexibility and mobility of light cavalry, combined with the mid-to-short-range combat advantage of the [Zhuge Crossbow].

He would forge the light cavalry into a highly mobile combat force that did not lack firepower!

As for those heavy cavalry or heavy infantry clad in Heavy Armor.

The power of the [Zhuge Crossbow] might be somewhat insufficient.

But against those light cavalry or infantry wearing Leather Armor and Cloth Armor.

Especially in pursuit and flanking encirclement operations.

The [Zhuge Crossbow] would become a devastating weapon!

With eight hundred Standard Longbows, plus the five hundred archers he already had.

Lynn could assemble a thirteen-hundred-strong Archer unit!

Though training another eight hundred archers would require a substantial investment of time.

The number of archers, however, is crucial to the outcome of any large-scale battle!

If you have thousands, or even tens of thousands of archers.

After several consecutive volleys of arrow-rain barrages.

It would be enough to heavily weaken the enemy’s massed living forces!

Especially with the added support of Triangular Armor-Piercing Arrows.

Unless they have Steel Shields or the cover of fortifications.

Even soldiers wearing Steel Armor.

Would still find it hard to withstand the power of Triangular Armor-Piercing Arrows accelerated by gravity!

In Lynn’s view, within the Ability range his territory currently possessed, the more archers he had, the better!

Once the technological level within the territory rises in the future and Matchlock Guns are produced.

Lynn could directly convert them into Matchlock Gunners!

Lynn gave Jose an approving look and spoke.

“Foreman Jose, you’ve done very well this time.”

“For now, store the finished [Zhuge Crossbows] and Standard Longbows in the workshop’s finished-goods warehouse.”

“Later, I’ll arrange for personnel to come to the Bow and Arrow Workshop to collect the crossbows and Standard Longbows.”

Hearing Master Lynn’s praise, Jose hurriedly bent at the waist to salute, his heart filled with complex emotions.

Jose answered, “Yes, everything will be done according to Master Lynn’s instructions.”

Lynn gave a brief reply and continued.

“Although this batch of [Zhuge Crossbows] has already been completed.”

“I still need you to lead the apprentices in the workshop to continue producing crossbows and longbows.”

“Only with a sufficient number of crossbows and longbows can we increase the odds of victory in a battle.”

Jose’s expression tightened slightly; he nodded to show his acceptance.

Lynn pondered for a few seconds, then said.

“It’s mid-October now. I need the Bow and Arrow Workshop to produce another batch of [Zhuge Crossbows] and Standard Longbows before December.”

“Within a month and a half, produce two hundred crossbows and four hundred Standard Longbows.”

“Foreman Jose, what do you think?”

Listening to the words from Master Lynn’s mouth.

Jose did not hesitate in the slightest; he straightened his back and answered loudly.

“The Bow and Arrow Workshop will definitely complete the order Master Lynn has given.”

Lynn responded briefly.

“Good.”

“Then I won’t disturb you any further, Foreman Jose.”

Having fully grasped the production progress inside the Bow and Arrow Workshop.

And having assigned Jose the subsequent production Task for the Bow and Arrow Workshop.

Lynn strode out of the Bow and Arrow Workshop, heading toward the outer edge of the Handicraft Workshop District.

From the very beginning, when he first appointed Jose as foreman of the Bow and Arrow Workshop.

To now, when the Bow and Arrow Workshop had finally begun stable production.

With time continuously passing and settling.

The number of [Zhuge Crossbows] and Standard Longbows in Lynn’s possession would only grow!

However.

Lynn had to find a way to quickly absorb the crossbows and longbows produced by the Bow and Arrow Workshop!

As for the Standard Longbows, Lynn had already made up his mind.

He would transport this batch of eight hundred Standard Longbows in full to Morgan’s Manor Castle and hand them over to Wesley.

Let Wesley select suitable soldiers from among the 5,600 garrison soldiers to become archers.

Once the farming in Morgan Town was finished.

Wesley would personally lead them in archery training.

The Manor Castle already had walls serving as protection.

And atop the walls were Rolling Wood and Stones.

If they formed an Archer unit on top of that, the defensive Ability of the Manor Castle would be greatly enhanced!

And if they waited for the Woodworker Workshop to produce more large-scale defensive siege devices…

Then, unless a large force of armored soldiers brought siege engines to assault the walls.

An Ordinary Manor Lord or Minor Lord would simply be unable to breach the Manor Castle.

Most crucial of all.

Once the Manor Castle had an Archer unit, it would possess long-range Attack Ability!

As for the four hundred crossbows, Lynn still decided to hand them over to Rose, letting Rose distribute the crossbows to suitable light cavalry.

Lynn also needed Rose to lead these light cavalry in daily training.

Rose was originally from the Kruma Tribe of the Shar Khanate and was naturally skilled in cavalry Charge and mounted Archery.

Even though longbow horse archery and crossbow horse archery differed significantly.

Rose could still teach them the experience of mounted shooting.

These light cavalry had to be able to fire steadily with the crossbows and hit their targets while their warhorses were galloping at high Speed!

Such difficulty…

Lynn felt it should be second only to longbow horse archery!

Beyond that.

Lynn still needed to select from among them a soldier with Talent for mounted Archery.

To serve as the Centurion of this light cavalry unit equipped with crossbows!

Walking along, Lynn opened the [Resident Information Column] and filtered through it, checking which residents possessed Skills from the [Seven Skills of the Knight].

To Lynn’s disappointment, there was no suitable candidate at all!

He could only wait for more talent to come to his territory before making further plans.

Arriving at Lord’s Square.

Lynn had just sat down on the freshly wiped wooden bench.

His gaze swept into the distance, looking beyond Lord’s Square.

Dressed in a gray-white linen robe and pants, Sienna was striding quickly back from the town.

Perhaps because she had spotted him on the bench, Sienna came running straight toward him!

Sienna crossed Lord’s Square and came to a stop before Lynn, her voice somewhat hurried as she spoke.

“Master Lynn, Sienna heard… heard…”

Seeing Sienna’s chest rising and falling rapidly, Lynn soothed her.

“Speak slowly!”

Sienna swallowed the saliva in her mouth, eased her breathing slightly, and went on.

“Master Lynn, Sienna heard from a jay that flew in…”

“That last night, a massive war broke out in Kakasong City!”

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