The waste prince is so fierce

Although Li Quan drew the style of the Tang sword from memory, he could not guarantee that the sword was really easy to use. Therefore, he did not speak too absolutely.

"I think the design of this Tang sword is indeed unique. If it can be forged, it will definitely be an extraordinary product."

After careful study, Ye Leng gave his evaluation based on his many years of experience.

"Please start making this sword as soon as possible, Mr. Ye. If there is any demand or shortage of materials, please send someone to let me know."

Thinking that his Black Tiger Guards were still unarmed, Li Quan couldn't help feeling a little anxious.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. As long as we have the right materials, it won't take much time to make a Tang sword like this."

After hearing Mr. Ye's assurance, Li Quan's worries were slightly relieved.

"Then I'll have to trouble Mr. Ye!"

At this moment, Li Quan did not know that when the Black Tiger Guards were equipped with Tang swords, all enemies would be terrified and frightened.

After solving the problem of weapon forging, Li Quan turned to look at Ye Leng and asked:

"Mr. Ye is a famous swordsmith in Wuwei County. I wonder if you are also good at forging armor?"

Ye Leng put down the Tang sword blueprint in his hand, thought for a moment and replied:

"Although sword-forging and armor-forging are both forging techniques, there is a world of difference between the two. I have some experience in sword-forging, but I am far behind in armor-forging."

"From what I have seen, my armor-making skills are probably not comparable to the magic weapon you requested."

Ye Leng knew that since Li Quan had spent so much effort to create a magic weapon, the armor that matched it must also be extraordinary. His own armor-making skills were indeed difficult to compare with his.

"Oh, what a pity." Li Quan couldn't help but sigh when he heard this.

Hearing Ye Leng's answer, Li Quan felt regretful and sighed.

Although the soldiers were brave, they had no armor to protect them, so they could not fully display their bravery.

In the Dakang army, the longbow has become standard equipment. Without the protection of sturdy armor, Li Quan's Black Tiger Guards would find it difficult to resist the arrows of the archers.

Just as Li Quan was sighing, Ye Leng paused for a moment and then spoke slowly.

"In fact, there was once a master armor maker in Wuwei County, but unfortunately he is no longer here."

"Where is he now? Does Mr. Ye know his whereabouts?" Li Quan asked anxiously.

Upon learning that there was such a master of armor making in Wuwei County, a gleam of light flashed in Li Quan's eyes.

"The master's name is Nangong Yi. He was born in a barbarian tribe, but because he was tired of war, he chose to live in seclusion here." Ye Leng said.

Upon learning that this armor maker was from the Huang tribe, Li Quan showed a little worry.

"Since he has been living in seclusion here, why did he leave?" Li Quan was full of doubts.

Ye Leng explained: "Alas, it's all the fault of the deputy county lieutenant. He embezzled military supplies and had constant conflicts with Nangong Yi, which led to Nangong Yi leaving angrily half a year ago and no longer making armor for the Wuwei Army."

As one of the few people who had some contact with Nangong Yi, Ye Leng also felt deeply sorry for his departure.

Upon learning that Wang Li had once again ruined his plan, Li Quan's face turned grim.

"It seems that Wang Li must be strictly disciplined." He said in a deep voice.

"The loss of such a top armor maker is not only a loss for Wuwei County, but also a loss for Dakang!"

Now Nangong Yi has left Wuwei County and his whereabouts are unknown. Even if Li Quan wants to look for him, he has no idea where to start.

Therefore, he put the blame on Wang Li.

"Your Highness has just arrived and may not understand the complexity of the forces here." Ye Leng said casually.

"Although Wang Li is only a deputy county lieutenant, he has the support of the county governor, Lord Zhao, and he comes from the famous Tianshui Wang family in Liangzhou."

"Although he is not a direct descendant of the Wang family, the family power behind him cannot be underestimated."

As if worried that Li Quan would act impulsively, Ye Leng specially introduced Wang Li's background.

"Wang family of Tianshui?" Li Quan frowned.

"That's right. The Longxi Zhao family, the Tianshui Wang family, the Zhangye Meng family and the Xihai Zhang family are collectively known as the Four Great Families of Liangzhou. They are a powerful force here." Ye Leng explained further.

"By the way, Lord Zhao Wangzhao, the county governor, comes from the Zhao family in Longxi."

Seeing that Li Quan didn't know much about the situation in Liangzhou, Ye Leng patiently introduced it to him.

"I understand. Mr. Ye, don't worry, I won't act rashly." Li Quan narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice.

He knew very well that these four great families would be his opponents in the future.

If they knew what was happening, he wouldn't mind letting them continue to exist under his rule.

But if they don't know what's good for them, Li Quan doesn't mind wiping them out from the land of Liangzhou.

However, these are only later. At present, Li Quan’s top priority is to make the Black Tiger Guard form a strong fighting force as soon as possible!

After leaving the armory, Li Quan turned his gaze to Xiaoqiu who had been waiting outside.

"Let Xiaoqiu assign Pohuang to carefully select a few loyal and reliable men to guard this place tightly. Except for me, no one is allowed to enter without permission."

"As ordered."

Xiao Qiu nodded in response, without any hesitation to Li Quan's instructions.

"By the way, why are you waiting here?"

Li Quan suddenly remembered and asked Xiao Qiu with some curiosity.

"Oh, it was Butler Fu who asked me to tell His Highness that the head of the Liu family, Liu Zhixiong, wants to see you."

Xiaoqiu slapped his forehead, remembered his mission, and quickly answered.

"Liu Zhixiong? Isn't that Liu Hong's father?"

When Li Quan heard Liu Zhixiong's name, he immediately thought of his son Liu Hong.

"That's right." Xiao Qiu nodded in response.

"Uncle Fu is entertaining him in the banquet hall right now. Your Highness, would you like to..." Xiao Qiu asked tentatively.

"Of course I have to meet him. Since he came to see me on purpose, I naturally have to meet him."

Li Quan knew that Liu Zhixiong must have come because of his son Liu Hong, but he still decided to meet the head of the Liu family in person.

Not long after, Li Quan appeared in the banquet room.

When Uncle Fu saw Li Quan coming, he immediately stepped forward to pay his respects, then quietly left.

"Liu Zhixiong, meet His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi."

Liu Zhixiong looked at the young and promising Li Quan. Although he was dissatisfied in his heart, he still bowed on the surface and did not kneel down.

Li Quan didn't care about Liu Zhixiong's arrogant attitude. He walked calmly to the main seat and sat down, taking a sip of the fragrant tea served by Uncle Fu.

"This Hanshui Silver Shuttle is a precious item from Liangzhou. Patriarch Liu might as well try it."

Li Quan put down the teacup and invited Liu Zhixiong in a calm tone.

Liu Zhixiong couldn't help but frown when he saw Li Quan so calm.

"If Your Highness likes it, I still have a lot of it in stock and can send someone to deliver it to your house."

Although Liu Zhixiong spoke with contempt, in his eyes, treasures like the Hanshui Silver Shuttle were just ordinary things.

After hearing what Liu Zhixiong said, Li Quan just smiled faintly and did not respond.

"I heard from Uncle Fu that Patriarch Liu has been waiting here for a long time. What important matter do you want to discuss?"

Li Quan asked Liu Zhixiong seemingly unintentionally, even though he knew the answer.

Although Liu Zhixiong was dissatisfied, he still suppressed his anger and said bluntly:

"Your Highness, I came here this time precisely because of my son Liu Hong."