Chapter 3598
Old but Not Confused
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Since leaving the territory of the Han Empire, the fine steel crossbows held by Ju Yi's vanguard assassins have basically been just decorations.
Every time such a weapon is needed in a critical situation, it is always abandoned due to certain special circumstances.
As a result, the soldiers who were the first to reach the enemy had become very skilled at both disassembling and assembling crossbows made of fine steel wire.
Using this weapon for attack is something that has never happened before.
For Ju Yi, using this weapon so sparingly was a last resort.
Steel wire crossbows are very expensive, extremely expensive!
Even for the Yuan family at this time, it was still an extremely expensive consumable.
Both crossbows and crossbow bolts are expensive consumables.
The Yuan family is not short of money, but sometimes, money alone is not enough to buy the necessary supplies.
In particular, this kind of high-quality steel crossbow was still not removed from the list of prohibited items even within the Han Empire.
Compared to the former Han Empire, the present Han Empire allows people to freely purchase swords, weapons, and even some officers and soldiers with battlefield military merits can exchange their military merits for lightweight armor.
From this perspective, the Han Empire's control over weaponry can be seen as a relaxation of restrictions, allowing more people to possess weapons and armor, thus enhancing their combat effectiveness and responsiveness.
The reason for choosing to do this was to help the aristocratic families and these people leave the Han Empire.
The departure of each prominent family takes a large number of people with them.
These ordinary people, when traveling abroad, still need to have a certain level of self-protection and the ability to deal with wild animals.
The regional vacuum left behind after going abroad is difficult to fill in a short period of time.
Once humans leave the corresponding land, under the current natural environment, it won't be long before wild animals return, regaining their ability and scale to threaten humans.
Therefore, the distribution of military weapons and equipment, as well as lightweight protective gear, was all to deal with wild animals in various places.
Theoretically speaking, if military protective equipment can be deployed to civilians to this extent, then the degree of openness to powerful families would be even greater.
Almost complete sets of military equipment, sharp weapons, and heavy armor are all viable targets.
However, only the crossbow made of fine steel wire and certain special etched arrows are basically prohibited items.
Even among powerful and influential families, it remained a contraband, something that could not circulate normally.
As for the reason behind this, Ju Yi had his own guesses.
The powerful steel crossbow is difficult to cock and even requires the assistance of hand armor, but its power is undeniable.
Even for an ordinary veteran, unlike the Vanguard Army which has enhanced capabilities for bows and crossbows, the use of such a weapon under the suppression of the army's cloud of energy could threaten his survival by causing his internal energy to leave his body.
Even without the suppression of a large army's aura, the person wielding this weapon could threaten most nobles who were not adequately protected. This ridiculously powerful weapon could bypass far too many defenses and precautions.
The steel crossbow, relatively small in size and not particularly heavy, yet powerful enough to rival a ballista, is incredibly effective whether used on the front lines or for assassinations.
Aside from manufacturing costs and time, the stainless steel wire crossbow has no drawbacks.
Legions that surpass the world's limits are indeed terrifying in strength, and are simply beyond the reach of ordinary legions.
However, the vanguard, wielding a steel crossbow, possessed the ability to directly confront the Miracle Legion's attacks thanks to his innate abilities.
The overwhelming attack power and damage, combined with specially made crossbow bolts, are even enough to pierce through the thick armor of the Flying Bear Army.
This extreme physical output means that even an opponent like the Miracle Legion can only choose to dodge or deflect such attacks. Anyone who chooses to block or rely on a shield for defense is basically doomed to die.
It was precisely because of this pure and extreme output that Ju Yi followed Yan Liang and brought Shen Pei to watch the battlefield between Rome and Parthia.
Observing the battlefield at this moment is not only to broaden our horizons, but also to prepare for subsequent planning.
"I wonder what Farssasan's final thoughts and decisions are now that things have developed this far." Looking at Farssasan, who was still giving orders, Ju Yi frowned slightly, feeling completely uncertain.
As one of the commanders of the Parthian legions, Farssasan was not only excellent in command, but also quite mature and steady in planning and politics.
They are meticulous in their work, yet leave room for maneuver, and are hard to dislike in their interactions with others.
The balance of power between these forces, the communication between them, and the political maneuvering and deals involved are truly a headache to manage.
“The other party has not only contacted us, but also has the ability and choice to make whatever they want to do.” Compared to observation, Ju Yi, who did not have much intelligence information, was able to see the big picture from small details and deduce a lot of results.
This breakout battle in Parthia was not only a breakout for Vologius V, but also a choice in the hearts of the Fars-Sassanids.
If all goes well and Vologius V successfully breaks out, Parthia will still have hope and a future. In that case, Farssasan will be Parthia's most loyal backbone and most loyal commander.
Based on this foundation, and with further development within the army, Ardashir will inevitably become a leading figure in the Parthian Empire's military, perhaps even more terrifying.
However, if Vologius V fails to break out, then the Farssasans, who are mingling in the outer areas, will have the opportunity to make a new choice and decide their future.
Just by observing this war, in which Farssasan basically only brought cavalry troops, Shenpei could roughly guess Farssasan's awareness and choice.
Especially when combined with previous communication and contact, that kind of communication without any evidence, it can further corroborate this point.
Farssasan was a veteran, but not a senile one.
Always have a backup plan. No matter the outcome, good or bad, you always have a way out and a corresponding choice.
It remains to be seen who will be left with the options and choices under the current circumstances.
As a member of the Yuan family, Shen Pei naturally hoped that the Yuan family would be the best choice for Farssasan. (End of Chapter)