This woman was none other than Zhuge Liang's wife, Huang Yueying.
At her words, Zhuge Liang pointed to the plans on the table and said with a wry smile, "His Majesty has set me a difficult problem. He ordered me to help the Foundry Bureau improve its weapons."
"But my learning is still too shallow. I studied these plans for several hours, yet gained nothing."
Zhuge Liang had nothing to hide from his wife.
The couple were deeply devoted to each other and talked about everything in their daily lives. Huang Yueying was also exceptionally learned and could always find common ground with him in conversation.
"A Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow? May I have a look?"
Huang Yueying could not help asking curiously, a glimmer of eagerness flashing through her eyes.
She had long heard of the Foundry Bureau's reputation. It housed disciples of the Mohist School who were masters of mechanical devices, as well as the finest craftsmen in the realm.
Thus, she was very interested in these weapon plans produced by the Foundry Bureau.
"Of course."
Zhuge Liang nodded. As he lifted his tea to drink, he picked up the plans and handed them to Huang Yueying.
Huang Yueying accepted the plans and examined them closely. Before long, astonishment appeared on her face. "This... what a terrifying weapon."
"To think mechanical techniques could be used this way. The Mohist School truly deserves its place as the founding master of mechanical arts. This design is ingenious."
Zhuge Liang nodded as well. "This Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow is indeed remarkable, but His Majesty hopes to simplify it and reduce its size, turning it into a repeating crossbow soldiers can hold in their hands."
"Yueying, do you have any ideas?"
Zhuge Liang knew Huang Yueying had considerable talent for making things, far surpassing