After listening to Meng Yang's introduction to the advantages and disadvantages, Liu Xie nodded and said, "Yes, I am very satisfied with the power of Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow. You did a good job."
"You have lived up to my expectations for you Foundry Bureau."
Of course he can see the strategic value of Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow. You must know that this kind of delayed-fire weapon will be a controlled item even in future generations.
"However, although these Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow are powerful, as bed crossbows, their portability is somewhat insufficient."
"Can it be reduced in size so that Soldiers can be held in hand, but still maintain the advantage of continuous fire?"
"The power may not be as terrifying as the bed crossbow. It only needs to reach the level of the ordinary Crossbow Bolts, but the key is to be able to fire continuously."
Liu Xie put forward his own idea.
The Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow developed by the Foundry Bureau is certainly good, but it is a bed crossbow and can only be used for city defense and Plain operations. It is too large and difficult to move.
What he wants is a repeating crossbow like Zhuge Repeating Crossbow, which is more powerful than Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow.
"Reducing the size? Maintaining the advantage of continuous shots?"
Meng Yang couldn't help but be stunned after hearing this. He had never thought of this, so he thought for a moment and said, "I can try it, but I may not be able to succeed."
Liu Xie nodded and said, "Just do your best. I suggest you go to Minister Zhuge to discuss it. Zhuge Liang Minister is also quite accomplished in the art of government. Maybe you can get some inspiration after discussing it."
The manufacturing method of Zhuge Repeating Crossbow has been lost in later generations, so Liu Xie doesn't know how to make it either.
But it doesn't matter, isn't Zhuge Liang still there?
Although according to historical records, Zhuge Liang was invented decades later and Zhuge Repeating Crossbow was invented, it may not have been invented earlier.
"In addition, this Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow needs to be manufactured in large quantities. We can make as many as we can without worrying about the cost."
"We will go south to fight against thieves soon. If the army can equip more Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow, it will be of great help in the war."
Liu Xie also reminded that no matter how high the cost of manufacturing Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow is, it cannot compare with the cost of cultivating a good fighter Soldiers.
Building more crossbows will reduce casualties and increase the chance of winning the war. It is cost-effective no matter how you look at it. Human lives are always more important than money.
"I obey the decree."
Meng Yang respectfully accepted the order and then withdrew.
After he left, Liu Xie went over to observe the scarecrow that was badly damaged by Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow. After seeing the shocking big hole on it, he looked at Gao Lan who was standing aside. asked, "Jingzhi, what do you think of this Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow?" Gao Lan said solemnly, "Battlefield killer weapons, only five hundred of them can change the direction of the war."
Liu Xie smiled and said, "So this is the reason why I value Foundry Bureau. You led the troops to fight for a long time on Battlefield to cause casualties to the Enemy Army and achieve victory. Now only five hundred powerful crossbows can do it."
"Do you think this is a strange and obscene trick?"
Gao Lan was stunned when he heard this and didn't know how to answer.
Liu Xie just asked casually, and didn't want to ask him to explain why. He threw away the Crossbow Bolts in his hand and ordered, "Stop, Yunhua Hall."
I went to see Guo Nüwang, but I forgot about it because I was busy with other things. Now that I have some free time, it might as well go and visit.
Yunhua Hall.
Guo Nüwang went to see Empress Fu yesterday, and now she has transformed from a palace maid into a real Son of Heaven Imperial Consorts.
Empress Fu was very surprised when he saw her yesterday. Obviously, he did not expect that she, a palace maid, would be favored by Son of Heaven.
However, Empress Fu did not embarrass her and asked her to leave after going through the process. This was quite beyond Guo Nüwang's expectations.
She originally thought that she would be made difficult by Empress Fu.
Because the newly ennobled Imperial Consorts is not related to Empress like Noble Lady Fu, usually Empress will show off his power when they first meet to show the majesty of the palace.
But Empress Fu is not like this.
It seemed bland from beginning to end.
"It seems that Empress is not a difficult person to get along with, but I don't know what Noble Lady Zhen is like."
Guo Nüwang thought in his mind while reading the book.
Being a Imperial Consorts is completely different from being a palace maid. The intrigues in the former are far more cruel than those in the latter. Especially for a concubine like her who has no background and low background, she is more likely to be bullied.
She has stayed in the palace for a long time and has a general understanding of all Imperial Consorts. Among them, Noble Lady Lü has a better personality, and Noble Lady Zhen is the most favored.
Even though Zhen Clan rebelled a few days ago, Noble Lady Zhen's status has not been shaken, let alone Son of Heaven's favor.
After thinking about it, Guo Nüwang felt a little headache, and wanted to get up and pour a cup of tea to drink, but as soon as he raised his hand, the palace maid next to him brought the prepared Honey Water in front of him.
"Mother, please."
Guo Nüwang looked at Honey Water in front of him for a moment, and then he realized that he was no longer a palace maid, but Imperial Consorts.
It's just that this identity can't be changed for a while.
"Your Majesty is here--"
Just when Guo Nüwang was about to drink water, Eunuch's sharp singing voice suddenly came from outside the palace, and the maids in the palace immediately knelt down.
Guo Nüwang also stood up from Soft Couch and knelt down to greet him.
Soon, Liu Xie walked into the Yunhua Hall.
He first glanced at the environment inside the Yunhua Hall, then turned his attention to Guo Nüwang and said, "Get up."
"Thank you Your Majesty."
Guo Nüwang was nervous and said respectfully.
Liu Xie couldn't help but smile when he saw her like this, "When you were Attendant Palace Maid for me before, you were not nervous when you saw me. Why are you so nervous now that you are Imperial Consorts?"
"Could it be that I will eat you?"
Guo Nüwang's pretty face blushed slightly, and she lowered her head and said, "Your Majesty Heaven's power is so great that I, my concubine, are extremely frightened."
"Haha."
Liu Xie smiled lightly and didn't take it seriously.
After walking to Soft Couch and sitting down, he continued to ask, "Can you adapt to living in this palace? What else is missing? I will have someone prepare it for you later."
Guo Nüwang shook his head when he heard this and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, Yunhua Hall is already quite luxurious and does not lack anything."
"Now Your Majesty is preparing to go south to hunt down thieves. As Imperial Consorts, I should dress frugally and do my best to help Your Majesty hunt down thieves."
On weekdays, she stays with Son of Heaven in Xuan Room, has contact with many important government affairs, and also knows the current situation in the world.
So she can better understand the difficulty of Son of Heaven.
Hearing this, Liu Xie's eyes couldn't help but move slightly, and after taking a deep look at Guo Nüwang, he said, "My beloved, I'm interested."
Guo Nüwang is indeed a famous empress. She has such a vision and magnanimity that ordinary women do not have. No wonder she is so favored by Cao Pi.
But now it's his Imperial Consorts.
Guo Nüwang personally went up and poured a cup of tea for Liu Xie, then hesitantly said, "Your Majesty, I... have an unkind favor."
Liu Xie took the tea, raised his eyebrows and said, "My dearest concubine, it doesn't matter if you say so."
Guo Nüwang then plucked up the courage and said, "I have nothing to do in this Yunhua Hall all day, so I would like to ask Your Majesty to allow me to return to Xuan Room, and continue to accompany Your Majesty around, so as to share Your Majesty's worries."
She is not used to the life of staying in the Yunhua Hall all day reading books and drinking tea. Rather than being a golden bird in a cage, she hopes to be by Son of Heaven's side.
That kind of life makes her feel most fulfilled.
This request from Guo Nüwang was somewhat unexpected to Liu Xie. After the surprise, he pondered for a moment and then said, "Today is different from the past. Now you are Imperial Consorts. How can you show your face to Xuan Room again? This is not in line with the rules."
It's not that he is pedantic, but these are basic etiquette rules that even he has to abide by.
Besides, if Guo Nüwang is really allowed to go to Xuan Room, there will definitely be criticism from the ministers in the DPRK, and ministers like Zhuge Liang and Jia Xu will not be used to handling government affairs.
"My concubine made a mistake."
Guo Nüwang also understood that her request was a bit excessive, so although she was a little disappointed when Liu Xie refused, she did not insist on it.
Seeing this, Liu Xie stretched out his hand to take her into his arms, and said with a smile, "It is enough that my concubine has this heart. Ministers have the responsibilities of ministers, and Imperial Consorts also has the responsibilities of Imperial Consorts."
"My beloved, just do your duty as Imperial Consorts."
Guo Nüwang was stunned for a moment and asked subconsciously, "What is Imperial Consorts's responsibility...?"
Liu Xie didn't speak, just kissed.
Guo Nüwang's pretty face instantly turned red to the extreme, but this time she did not avoid it, but responded bravely.
The maids in the palace lowered their heads shyly.
I exited Yunhua Hall with a blushing face.
Chapter 431 Create Lingyun Pavilion! Super pie!
Chang'an, Zhuge Residence.
At this time, among Study, Zhuge Liang was sitting behind the desk, looking at the stack of drawings in his hands, his brows furrowed tightly.
These drawings were sent over by someone from the Foundry Bureau yesterday, saying they were the latest weapon they had developed, named Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow.
As for why the blueprint of this weapon was sent to him, the people at the Foundry Bureau said it was the order from Son of Heaven.
Son of Heaven hopes to simplify this Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow and turn it into Repeating Crossbow that Soldiers can hold. He also said that he can ask for his opinion.
"Is this a test given to me by Your Majesty?"
After looking at the drawing for a long time, Zhuge Liang couldn't help but sigh, and stretched out his hand to rub his eyebrows.
Although he has studied the Tao of Qimen Dunjia, the knowledge of Qimen is vast, diverse and all-encompassing, and he has never tried to apply the Tao of Qimen to mechanisms and weapons.
Now Son of Heaven asked Foundry Bureau to seek his opinions on how to improve Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow. He had no idea at the moment and didn't know how to start.
However, Son of Heaven definitely has Son of Heaven's reason for doing this, and this is not a sign of trust in his ability.
Thinking of this, Zhuge Liang cheered up again and carefully studied Ten-Shot Repeating Crossbow's drawings.
But at this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door, and Zhuge Liang's thoughts were interrupted. He raised his head and said, "Please come in."
The door was gently pushed open, and a woman in a green skirt walked in carrying tea.
I could see that this woman's hair was slightly yellowish and her skin color tended to be wheatish, but her facial features were very delicate and beautiful. Instead of looking ugly when contrasted with each other, they complemented each other and gave her a different kind of charm.
She put the tray in her hand on Table, and then asked Zhuge Liang with concern, "Husband, why don't you go to bed so late?"