Traveling through time and space, wanting to lie down, but being forced to move forward

Chapter 213 Customized Bows and Arrows

The army took over the investigation of Li Jie's case, so Liu Jingxue let go.

But she didn't completely ignore it. After all, Li Jie had hot weapons in his hands, and she was worried that the soldiers would get hurt.

He was also worried that Li Jie would find out that he was being targeted and ruin those people's plans.

Therefore, she went to the educated youth site to chat with Zhang Yingchun and Xia Lan, and tried to find out about Li Jie's situation in a roundabout way.

After learning that he had recovered from his illness and was still the same as before, going out early and coming back late every day, I felt relieved.

Judging from the situation, he had not yet realized that he had been targeted.

Having agreed to the captain to go into the mountains with the hunting team, Liu Jingxue must make some preparations.

Apart from anything else, you must prepare the right weapons.

She couldn't possibly throw the axe again like she did last time.

Let’s not talk about the fact that a group of people followed us up the mountain this time. If someone accidentally got into the axe’s path when throwing the axe, they would be injured by mistake.

They were going to stay in the mountains for a few days, and if they used an axe and made the place bloody and smelled blood, it would only be asking for trouble.

Moreover, there is only one axe, which would be inconvenient for group attack if one encounters a group of wild beasts.

It would be best to get something that can attack from a distance and is easy to carry.

It stands to reason that when going into the mountains to hunt, there is a great possibility of encountering big beasts, and hot weapons are definitely the best choice, but Liu Jingxue didn't have them.

Although gun control is not as strict as it is in later generations and private hunting rifles have not been confiscated, hunting rifles in hunters' homes must still be registered and cannot be lent to others at will.

Liu Jingxue thought a lot and decided that it would be better for her to use a bow and arrow. She would then equip herself with more arrows.

Although I have never used it before, with the abilities I have acquired through practice, and with the assistance of spiritual power, I will definitely be able to hit the target every time with just a little practice.

After making up her mind, Liu Jingxue decided to get herself a good bow from outside.

This is the Northeast, and hunting in the mountains is common, so there should be people who know how to make bows and arrows. They might even have some ready-made at home.

But with my strength, those bows and arrows are definitely not suitable for me, so I have to order them custom made.

Thinking of this, Liu Jingxue went out and walked towards the captain's house.

The weather was getting colder and it was about to snow. The farms were no longer busy and the villagers were all at home preparing for the winter.

Even in the cowshed, when Liu Jingxue went there at night, they said they didn't have to work anymore.

Since no one from the Revolutionary Committee came these days, Liu Jingxue had already sent them thick cotton-padded jackets and quilts.

There were two kangs for four people. Liu Jingxue prepared a ten-kilogram quilt and a twelve-kilogram blanket for each kang. Plus the kang was heated, it should be enough.

Liu Jingxue told them that she still had some quilts. If they felt they were not enough, they could tell her and she would send more.

The quilts at that time were not like those in later generations, where you could just put on the ready-made quilt covers. The quilts at that time were sewn with needles, which was difficult for Liu Jingxue.

She directly sent some coarse cloth and needle and thread there and asked her aunt to take care of it.

The boots, coal stove and coal have not been delivered yet.

These things are not easy to hide.

The snow hasn't fallen yet, and those people from the Revolutionary Committee might come down soon, so we'd better send them over after a while.

Even for food, vegetables, dried vegetables, and meat, Liu Jingxue only sent a few days' worth of food each time, not daring to let them stockpile too much.

My aunt doesn’t have to work in the fields anymore, she just has to take care of the household chores.

Moreover, many things were done by the three men in the cowshed, so she had nothing to do.

Liu Jingxue gave her some wool and knitting needles and asked her to knit a sweater.

Liu Jingxue had sent some medicinal herbs to the cowshed before. Now that she has some free time, the aunt can help them take care of their health.

Liu Jingxue arrived at the captain's house, and the gate was closed. After knocking on the door, Zhang Jianshe answered the door.

"Liu Zhiqing is here, please come in." Seeing Liu Jingxue, Zhang Jianshe greeted her hurriedly.

"Brother Zhang."

After leading Liu Jingxue into the house, Zhang Jianshe shouted towards the east room, "Mom, Liu Zhiqing is here."

Aunt Sufen came out from the east room and waved, "Xiaoxue, come here quickly."

Liu Jingxue walked over as she was told.

In the house, Aunt Sufen, Zhang Guiying, and the wives of Zhang Jianshe and Zhang Jianguo were all sitting on the kang doing needlework.

Liu Jingxue hurriedly greeted everyone one by one, and several people responded.

"Xiaoxue, what brings you here for?" asked Aunt Sufen.

"Aunt, the captain asked me to go hunting in the mountains with the hunting team.

I wanted to get a bow and arrow, but I didn't know who to ask, so I came here to ask."

Aunt Sufen nodded and said, "The old man told me that you were going into the mountains with the hunting team, and he also asked me to tell you what to prepare when you go up the mountain.

I thought about it and realized that your equipment is basically complete, so I planned to talk to you before you go into the mountains.

It was my fault that I forgot my hunting tools."

Aunt Sufen thought for a moment and said, "It's quite appropriate for you to use a bow and arrow. At least it's far away and not that dangerous.

But with your strength, ordinary bows are not enough for you, you need to make one custom-made.

The old hunter in our village is an expert at making bows and arrows, so it would be best to ask him to make it."

"Jianshe, Zhang Jianshe," Aunt Sufen shouted outside.

After a while, footsteps were heard outside, and Zhang Jianshe walked in, "Mom, you have something to talk to me about."

Aunt Sufen said, "Xiaoxue wants to make a bow and arrow, and prepare to go hunting in the mountains with the hunting team.

Take him to the old hunter."

"Okay, Mom," Zhang Jianshe agreed readily.

Aunt Sufen warned, “Xiaoxue, you don’t have any materials, so let Lao Ji provide everything, and the labor cost will be more expensive.

But you have to ask him how much it is."

"Aunt Sufen, thank you." Liu Jingxue hurriedly expressed her gratitude.

"Thank you, but I just said a few words.

The day before departure, I will come to your place and tell you what to prepare."

Liu Jingxue followed Zhang Jianshe out of the door and walked towards the old hunter's house.

Arriving at the old hunter's house, Zhang Jianshe knocked on the door, "Uncle Ji, are you home?"

"The gate is not closed, just push it." A reply came from the yard.

Zhang Jianshe pushed hard and the door opened.

The two walked into the house one after the other.

When I got closer, I saw a middle-aged child in the house cleaning a shotgun.

"Uncle Ji, you are maintaining the hunting rifle," said Zhang Jianshe.

Liu Jingxue quickly followed Zhang Jianshe and shouted, "Uncle Ji."

"It's Jianshe and Xiao Liu, the educated youth.

We are going to go hunting in the mountains, so we need to take good care of the hunting rifle to avoid any problems." Uncle Ji replied.

"By the way, what are you doing here today?"

Zhang Jianshe replied, "My father arranged for Liu Zhiqing to go hunting with you in the mountains.

She doesn't have a suitable weapon, so she wants to ask you, Uncle Ji, to customize a bow and arrow for her.

Your skill in making bows and arrows is well known in our surrounding area."

Uncle Ji laughed when he heard this, "Liu Zhiqing is going with us this time, so I feel much more at ease.

With you here, our trip will be much safer.

As for making a bow and arrow, no problem, I will definitely make a pair that suits you, Liu Zhiqing."

Liu Jingxue quickly thanked him, "Then I'll trouble you, Uncle Ji."

"No trouble."

Putting the shotgun aside, Uncle Ji waved to the two of them and said, "You two follow me."

The two were brought to a storage room where several bows and arrows were hung on the wall.

"Liu Zhiqing, try out these bows and arrows and see which one you find most comfortable using.

With your strength, you will definitely need a hard bow, but the size of the bow and arrow will depend on your height and weight.

After you try it, I will tailor a hard bow for you according to the one you choose.

Don't worry, I will definitely use the best materials for the bow and bowstring."

When Liu Jingxue heard this, she hurried forward to take down the bows on the wall, tried them one by one, and finally chose the one that was most convenient to use.

Uncle Ji looked at the ones she had chosen and said, "Okay, I have an idea.

In three days, the bow will be ready, and I will give you thirty more arrows."

"Jianshe, go back and tell your father that we can set off after Liu Zhiqing's bow and arrow are ready and she has tried them out for two days."

"Okay, Uncle Ji, I will definitely tell my dad."

Liu Jingxue hurriedly asked, "Uncle Ji, how much is this bow and arrow? I'll give it to you now."

“No hurry, wait until it’s done.

It’s not ready yet, and I don’t know how much material it will take.” Uncle Ji replied.

“Okay, let’s do it first.

Uncle Ji, I am quite strong, so please make the bow and bowstring of better quality materials. I am worried that I might accidentally break them."

Uncle Ji laughed when he heard this, "Don't worry, I will definitely get the best for you."