System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 976 - 289: I’m Going to Start a War (10,000 Words)

Yimini paused for a moment, then replied.

"Master, the assembly can be finished by mid-August at the latest, and the remaining armor plates will be delivered to Lord Rose."

The Blacksmith Workshop was responsible for forging the necessary armor plates for the Composite Armor.

These plates were then assembled and completed by the Textile Workshop.

This was why he was willing to give the apprentices in the Blacksmith Workshop some time to rest.

For even though the Blacksmith Workshop was concentrating on building the Double-chamber Reflector Furnace,

the production of Composite Armor was still proceeding at its usual pace!

Lynn stated, "Alright, try to expedite the process as much as you can."

"Aside from the Composite Armor, what is the progress on the linen robes, pants, and straw weaving?"

This time, Kuisi answered without any hesitation.

"Master, the linen cloth in the raw materials storage has already been completely used up."

"We are now using the newly harvested linen, and once the retting process is done, we can continue..."

"So far, four thousand sets of linen robes and pants have been produced."

Lynn commented, "That is insufficient. While not interfering with the production of Composite Armor,"

"you should reallocate an appropriate amount of labor to assist in the production of robes and pants."

"You must understand, it is currently August, and in just over half a month, autumn will arrive."

"The number of residents in the town is increasing daily; they will require more clothing to ward off the autumn chill."

Yimini replied earnestly, "Master Lynn, I understand."

"I will promptly adjust and assign labor within the workshop to ensure the necessary clothing is produced as swiftly as possible."

Seeing that Lynn had no further instructions, Yimini continued his report.

"Master, the weaving of straw products is proceeding daily."

"In addition to the straw mats, the straw hats and shoes you requested have been woven into a thousand sets and already delivered to Wilbur."

Lynn nodded with understanding.

Just a few days prior,

he had observed the farmers laboring in the fields, clad in straw shoes and hats.

Combined with the refreshing mint water prepared by the canteen chefs,

and the directives he had issued to adjust outdoor working hours,

even under the scorching heat of the current weather,

there would be no recurrence of large-scale heatstroke incidents.

Casting a glance at Rachel, who was attentively listening nearby, Lynn resumed addressing Yimini.

"Hurry and complete the remaining Composite Armor production; the subsequent armor assembly might see some changes."

Yimini gave a slight nod, offering no further words.

In this world where cold weapons reigned supreme,

wearing Metal Armor was invariably the surest form of defense for soldiers.

Due to the presence of Metal Armor, soldiers could better protect themselves, empowering them to charge into battle and vanquish their foes.

With the expansion of labor within his territory and the persistent advancements in forging techniques,

the caliber of armor and weaponry produced by the Blacksmith Workshop was experiencing a consistent enhancement.

Initially, production relied solely on sand casting methods to create Standard Plate Armor.

Owing to the standardized smelting of iron ore into molten iron, the Standard Plate Armor contained numerous air bubbles and impurities.

While its hardness was considerable, the material itself was brittle.

A complete set of cast Standard Plate Armor weighed a hefty seventy to eighty pounds.

This significantly hampered the wearer's mobility and drastically increased their energy expenditure!

During the dismantling and rebuilding phase of the Blacksmith Workshop,

he needed to optimize and redesign the armor within his domain.

The objective was to design distinct armor types tailored to different soldier roles.

For Heavy Infantry Armor: the outermost layer should be constructed from high-quality steel, meticulously refined by the Double-chamber Reflector Furnace, for the chest plate, back plate, and leg guards.

This would ensure the armor could withstand direct impacts from the enemy's heavy weaponry.

The intermediate layer would consist of Chain Mail, covering vulnerable areas like the armpits and the sides of the neck that were prone to enemy attacks.

This would bolster the armor's overall protective capabilities.

The innermost layer would be padded with thick leather and coarse wool as a lining.

This padding would serve both as a shock-absorbent layer and enhance the comfort of wearing the armor.

The armor's weight distribution would be balanced across the chest and back, and further dispersed throughout the body using wide shoulder straps and sturdy leather belts at the waist.

Thinner steel components would be utilized for sections such as the leg armor.

Consequently, this would alleviate the weight burden imposed on the soldiers by their armor.

Light Infantry Armor would predominantly feature leather construction, contrasting with the current Composite Armor they were issued.

It was clearly absurd for light infantry, who lacked warhorses, to be burdened with Composite Armor weighing dozens of pounds.

This severely compromised the agility of the light infantry.

In addition to leather, small steel plates could be incorporated into critical areas such as the chest, abdomen, and head protection.

Specially treated cowhide offered both resilience and a degree of flexibility.

The steel plates, being lightweight, provided a reasonable level of protection.