Martial: I Started The Technological Revolution In Ancient Times

C694 The Value of the Boots



C694 The Value of the Boots

3"What's so special about pig skin?"    

    

Silver Bell Girl was so curious that she wanted to die.    

    

Sahu, on the other hand, seemed to be very aware that he had already regarded himself as the driver. He even got along quite well with the four horses. He did not need a whip, and he could control them with just two shouts. He was very familiar with it.    

    

Xiao Yun opened the curtains of the carriage and let the air flow.    

    

Sitting at the edge of the carriage, he held the slightly dried pig skin and said, "Actually, when the matter is explained, it is a little too simple. It is just a matter of a few words, but the effect is too high."    

    

"What exactly is it?"    

    

Xiao Yun blinked his eyes, then reached out and pulled on the pig skin, and some pig hair fell off.    

    

"Look at this. It's pig fur, especially the fur on the back. It's very thick, right? It's hard and piercing."    

    

"Yeah, it definitely doesn't feel comfortable wearing it."    

    

Xiao Yun smiled and said," But it is this hard that made it have some effect. Look. "    

    

He took a piece of wood and some pig mane. The golden needle made an eye on the wood and used a thread to fold the pig fur before pulling it in. It was especially tight. In addition, the wood was elastic to begin with, so it became even tighter.    

    

Behind it, the thread fixed the location of the pig fur, and the place where the fur was cut flat.    

    

It became the shape of a brush.    

    

"This is the Pig Bristle. There are so many places where it can be used."    

    

"What can it be used for?"    

    

Xiao Yun's brush was not big.    

    

It looked like a toothbrush.    

    

And it could also be used as a toothbrush.    

    

He took a cup of warm water, dipped it in, and made some salt. He stuffed it into his mouth and brushed it against his teeth.    

    

After brushing, he spat it out. Of course, the characteristic of bristle bristle... was that it was easy to lose hair.    

    

After spitting it out, he opened his mouth and showed off for a while. Then, he smiled and said, "How do you clean your teeth normally?"    

    

Seeing Xiao Yun's series of actions, and seeing that his teeth had become clean and white after brushing a few times, Silver Bell Girl's eyes widened.    

    

She almost went over and opened Xiao Yun's mouth to take a closer look.    

    

"We usually chew champagne leaves and our mouth will be much cleaner, but... it is not as clean as yours. Furthermore, using salt is too extravagant, isn't it?"    

    

Xiao Yun said, "We can also not use salt. Although the effect of directly brushing it is a little worse, it is not bad at all. The effect is better than that champagne leaf, right?"    

    

"That's true..."    

    

Xiao Yun raised his foot again. On top of it was a pair of high-quality leather boots.    

    

His charisma and behavior made people rarely pay attention to his clothes.    

    

But it could not be denied that Xiao Yun's leather boots were really good!    

    

In Xiao family's workshop, Xiao Yun had used some of his knowledge about sports shoes from his previous life. Xiao Yun had made the last and sample shoes for him and asked the workshop to customize them for him.    

    

Just a few suturing methods were not available in this world.    

    

Therefore, the shoes were strong and comfortable.    

    

Because the quality of the leather was too good, the suture reached the end. So it could be waterproof, and ordinary scratches could also be waterproof. Especially when it came to the soles of the shoes, it was not as simple as a few layers of thick leather. There were also some soft wood shavings in the middle, which made it soft when stepped on. Furthermore, it could prevent piercing.    

    

In short, this pair of boots was very good.    

    

However, after being tossed around in the forest for so many days, it was indeed a bit mottled.    

    

At this time, there was also a lot of dirt on it.    

    

Xiao Yun held a small brush and said, "Whether it is soldiers or ordinary people, leather is a very important thing. A good piece of cloth can be used for a lifetime, and a good piece of leather. For example, my shoes. What do you think? "    

    

"I've never seen anything like this, it seems pretty good..."    

    

"Then it's more than good? That's called going up the mountain and going down into the sea..."    

    

Xiao Yun wanted to brag, but he decided not to.    

    

It was not like he had to show off.    

    

He coughed twice and said, "How do you take care of normal leather equipment?"    

    

"Take care of them?"    

    

Silver Bell Girl's knowledge was blank when she asked this.    

    

Sahu, who was driving in front, turned his head in time and smiled. "It's just wiping it clean. Usually, when you wear it for long enough, the skin will become softer and softer, but you don't need to take care of it."    

    

Silver Bell Girl hurriedly nodded her head, "No need to take care of it!"    

    

Xiao Yun could not help but laugh. Then he used a brush to brush off the dirt on his shoes. The brush was hard, so it was very clean. But because it was natural boar fur... So it wouldn't hurt the skin itself, it could be said to be just right.    

    

Xiao Yun wiped the brush clean, dipped it in a bit of oil, and brushed it on his boots.    

    

The leather immediately lit up, and gave off a very clean feeling.    

    

Silver Bell Girl's eyes lit up again.    

    

Xiao Yun said, "This is the use of a pig's mane. Other fur normally doesn't have this kind of effect. More importantly, the other suitable hairs are all relatively small. It's not as common as a pig's mane, so it's about how to brush it. The technique was also very comprehensive, changing to a different brush... I'm afraid I won't be able to learn that kind of craftsmanship. "    

    

"Is that so?"    

    

"Not only that, some of the hairs that aren't that hard can also be used to make this kind of brush. If it's slightly bigger, when it's bathing, it can be used to wash the body. It won't hurt the skin, but it can also wash away all the stains." said Wang Yao.    

    

"Ah?"    

    

When it was mentioned about bathing, Silver Bell Girl's face immediately turned red.    

    

However, she was also very concerned about this kind of thing.    

    

"Can it really be washed clean?"    

    

"It can't be considered too clean, but compared to some other things... It uses a long enough lifespan, if it uses melons or something like that, it won't be practical for a long time, so it often needs to be replaced. It's not something that ordinary people can easily accept. "    

    

"Oh, I understand. So if pig fur is used as a brush, it can be used in various industries, so the price won't be too low. It's much more valuable than burning it?"    

    

"That's right!"    

    

Xiao Yun nodded and said, "And if it is handmade, the price will not be lower than iron."    

    

"Wow!"    

    

Silver Bell Girl's eyes immediately lit up.    

    

Xiao Yun continued, "As for the pig skin, its characteristics are that its pores are too big. It's not thick enough. If it's made into clothes, it can't keep it warm. But it also has its own strengths, and its strengths will produce more value. "    

    

"Its strengths? What are its merits?"    

    

"It's softness!"    

    

Xiao Yun reached out and took off his boots. He pointed at the layer of leather on his feet and said, "This layer is pig skin. If my boots only have one layer of leather, then... To be honest, my feet cannot withstand that kind of grinding. But if I add this layer of pig skin, my shoes won't be too worn. Compared to all the fabric on the market, no matter how hard it is to grind my feet, in terms of smoothness and the smell of sweat, the pig skin was better. This was a technology that could be used for thousands of years, even if there were new materials. It will still have its own market."    

    

Xiao Yun's words stunned everyone.    

    

They really did not expect that Xiao Yun's little boot would be so sophisticated!    

    

Silver Bell Girl reached out and touched Xiao Yun's leather boot. It was indeed very soft. Compared to the effect outside the shoe, it was much softer and more delicate!    

    

She could not help but touch the surface of Xiao Yun's leather boots and felt that it was smooth.    

    

More importantly, when Xiao Yun finished pouring oil, it was really very bright!    

    

It even exceeded her understanding.    

    

She never thought that the leather could be so bright.    

    

"What kind of skin is this outer layer of skin? It doesn't look like leather."    

    

Xiao Yun smiled." Oh, this is horse butt skin."    

    

"Ah?"    

    

" The skin of a horse. From top to bottom, there's only the butt of the horse. It's the best skin, thick, soft, and has outstanding texture. Its surface is glossy, and it fits your feet more easily. This pair of shoes is already very suitable for your feet. If he wanted to repair it, he only needed to change the pig skin inside. The bottom could be changed, and the part of the skin could be preserved. This pair had been worn for a long time. There would be a trace of time on it. The wrinkles are not ugly either. "    

    

"It seems to be like this..."    

    

Silver Bell Girl smiled bitterly.    

    

She realized that the person in front of her was too extravagant!    

    

Shoes made of horse hide?    

    

What are horses? That was a treasure!    

    

No matter where it was, it was a rare treasure.    

    

Just like the four horses in his carriage, they were extremely valuable. Logically speaking, no one would waste them on pulling a carriage, let alone a small carriage like this.    

    

But who would have thought that Xiao Yun would use the most precious part of the horse's skin to make a pair of shoes.    

    

She shook her head and did not know whether to laugh or cry.    

    

Xiao Yun perked up and looked at her pair of small straw shoes. Although it was exquisite, there were still many parts of her feet that were exposed.    

    

As for the part that was stuck to her shoes, although it was not red and swollen from being grinded, a layer of calluses had already been grinded out. It did not have much to do with the young girl's tender feet.    

    

It could be said that this was the most abrupt part of her entire body.    

    

Xiao Yun touched his nose, then smiled and said, "Put it on and try stepping on this shoe."    

    

Silver Bell Girl blushed again.    

    

One. How could a girl casually wear a man's shoes?    

    

But Xiao Yun had already invited her, and she felt that Xiao Yun probably wanted to talk to her about some important reason.    

    

She reached in and stepped on it.    

    

Although the shoe wasn't very big, for this little girl, it still seemed a little shaky.    

    

But just as he stepped on it, Silver Bell Girl was stunned.    

    

She asked in puzzlement, "This shoe's bottom... Why is it soft?"    

    

Xiao Yun chuckled and said, "How is it? Not bad, right?"    

    

"It's... really good, this is really good!"    

    

He was a little reluctant, but he still took off his boots and handed them back to Xiao Yun. Then, he put on his own straw shoes.    

    

Xiao Yun sighed and said, "This softness is put into a suitable soft wood. It will have a slight elasticity that can last for a long time. You have never worn it, so when you wear it just now, you will feel that it is very soft. This softness is different from the softness of cloth shoes. When cloth shoes are just put on the feet, they will feel a little soft. However, it doesn't feel like they're bouncing at all. "    

    

"Mmm! It's different. This is good, this is really good!"    

    

Xiao Yun put on his shoes and said, "This is an application of pig skin, but it's not a valuable application. A pair of good shoes can be sold for a lot of money, but the weight of other materials is greater. The pig skin is not worth much, but there is one more thing. That's where it's truly valuable "    

    

Saying so.    

    

Xiao Yun waved at the carriage.    

    

Leng Yueling understood what he meant and took out a shoulder armor from the corner.    

    

Xiao Yun almost died again after experiencing such a huge storm. Most of his armor was gone, and only a few parts were left. However, Leng Yueling still kept it for Xiao Yun.    

    

Xiao Yun took out the shoulder armor and wiped the non-existent dust on it.    

    

Leng Yueling took good care of this shoulder armor.    

    

He turned it over and saw the fabric and leather inside.    

    

A few layers of leather were sewn together and divided into different levels.    

    

Xiao Yun placed the shoulder armor on Silver Bell Girl's shoulder, and then said, "Normal armor, they are all only used to cushion a few layers of cloth, acting as a cushion. If someone else were to smash over like this..."    

    

Xiao Yun lightly tapped on the shoulder armor.    

    

Silver Bell Girl immediately cried out in shock.    

    

She started to frown.    

    

Because from that angle, the metal of the armor naturally hit her body. That was called pain.    

    

Xiao Yun looked at her wronged expression and could not hold back his laughter.    

    

Then he changed direction and let the leather touch his body. He knocked again.    

    

Silver Bell Girl originally wanted to make a painful expression first to reduce the damage.    

    

But this time, it was not as painful as she had imagined.    

    

She even felt that the impact was much smaller than before.    

    

However, the metallic sound that came from Xiao Yun tapping on his shoulder armor was as loud as before.    

    

"What... What's going on? Could it be the effect of these skins? "    

    

Silver Bell Girl's eyes immediately lit up again.    

    

Xiao Yun smiled and said, "Of course. Some armors usually use fabric. Or cowhide as a buffer, but most of them use leather to fill the gaps that the armor cannot block. For example, some joints. But inside the armor, there was nothing that could deflect the force. So the armor could block arrows, but if it was hit by a heavy hammer... It would still cause a great deal of damage to the body. And the best quality armor needs to be based on the user's body condition. Fill it in. The pig skin, as well as the soft wood in my shoes earlier... There are also some fabric and cotton to serve as a buffer. As for the price of armor, even if you don't know, you should have a concept in your heart, pig skin can be used on this kind of thing."    

    

"Military supplies? Or heavy armor? Those are all things with sky-high prices! "    

    

" That's right, so the pig skin will also rise along with it, and it will also be sold at a very high price... Hehe, now you believe that the pig skin is very valuable, right? The body of a pig is a treasure, how can it be casually burned by fire? Especially this kind of wild boar, whether it is pig mane or pig skin. They were all even more precious. If not for Sahu's arrow earlier... Actually, I was a little angry because it slightly damaged the skin on the wild boar's neck. The skin there is usually the softest and most suitable to be used as the inner layer of the shoe. "    

    


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