His Royal Highness cannon fodder does not want to be a salted fish

Bows and arrows are light in weight, require relatively little tension, and are simple in structure for mass production, but their lethality, penetration and range are very limited. Therefore, the ancients invented the bow on the basis of bows and arrows. .crossbow.

After this thing was invented, it was frequently used in wars of later generations. It was not until the appearance of gunpowder weapons that it was gradually replaced and disappeared in the dust of history.

Tang Liyin caressed the small wooden bow and crossbow in his hand, his eyes were slightly bright.

Although he doesn't know how to make bows and crossbows, he has also come into contact with those important military supplies because of his status.

Although this wooden bow and crossbow is small in size, its accuracy is no less than that of some military crossbows of Yi State.

"Old man, did you do all of this?" Tang Liyin asked softly, looking at the old man who was supported by a child.

Several officers and soldiers nearby had been controlled by Xie Li, and they didn't expect that His Highness the Crown Prince ignored their begging for mercy, and instead treated the old man with courtesy.

"It's just something for children to play with, and it won't catch His Highness's eyes." The old man waved his hand and coughed violently a few times.

"The old man is too modest. If this kind of thing can really be made, its value is immeasurable. How can it be called a gadget?"

The old man sighed, and didn't intend to hide anything, so he simply said, "His Royal Highness doesn't know, this small wooden tool is naturally better than small wooden tools, but every time the size increases, the difficulty of making it will increase exponentially, not to mention It is said to be practical. And the materials used to make bows and crossbows are also different from this wood, making it even more difficult to make."

Tang Xuan couldn't help but glanced at this ragged old man. If it was someone else who would get the crown prince's attention, he would try every means to flatter himself and try to impress his highness as a capable person, but the old man didn't do this.

Presumably not an ordinary person.

"I know..." Tang Liyin said without any surprise. If there were no difficulties in the production process, why would so many people in the past dynasties bother to improve the performance of the crossbow.

This old man obviously has a lot of experience in improving bows and crossbows, and he is a rare talent.

Thinking of this, Tang Liyin continued: "Whether it can be realized or not, there must be someone to try. If you try, you will not regret your failure, but if you retreat out of fear, you will definitely not succeed.

If the modified bows and crossbows are used in the army on a large scale, Beidi will not dare to invade the border, and the border will save a lot of casualties, the soldiers who traveled far can return home, and the generals in command can return to Beijing as scheduled..."

Tang Liyin frowned slightly, her slender eyelashes were like a small fan, casting a shadow under her eyes.

Although his face was calm and soft, his words were loud and loud, and the originally noisy crowd fell silent and stood there quietly.

His Royal Highness is not as weak as the crown now, but the natural demeanor in his speech makes people can't help but want to believe his words.

It seems that if His Highness says it can be realized, it must be able to do it, and the scene in the other party's words, those illusory values ​​seen through the small wooden tools, will eventually fall into reality.

The reverence in the eyes of Xie Li who was standing next to him was even more serious, and Tang Xuan's eyes also flickered with imperceptible light.

I saw that he slightly hooked the corner of his lower lip, and quickly flattened his lip again, returning to that cold look.

The old man's heart was also ignited by the other party, and he sighed: "Little old son, the ancestors have served the previous court, and I have exhausted all my efforts to transform the bow and crossbow, but I was dismissed because it didn't work out. …

If His Highness does not think that I am old and dim-sighted and useless, I am also willing to work for His Highness, and offer you the improved methods of making bows and crossbows. "

After the old man finished speaking, he soon hunched over with the support of his grandson, and arrived at the side of the broken wooden boxes, and it took a lot of effort to open the boxes.

Tang Liyin looked at the molds of bows and crossbows of various shapes in the box and couldn't help holding his breath. He could barely recognize a few of them, which were similar to those of the single bows, crossbows and arm crossbows of later generations. If these can be made If it can be turned into a weapon, it will greatly help the strength of Yi State's army.

But... as the old man said, these things may not be so easy, maybe he will be questioned and pressured by the outside world, after all, no one is willing to invest money and silver in such a way that no results can be seen Not in the project of Splash.

Suddenly Tang Liyin heard footsteps coming from behind him, Tang Xuan stood behind him at some point, and said coldly: "Brother Dahuang, just let go and do it, Xuan will always stand by Brother Dahuang."

Tang Liyin, who returned to the Prince's Mansion, didn't come back to his senses for a long time. What Tang Xuan said to him just now seemed to say that he would always stand by his side...

Why did Tang Xuan say these things to him? It must be the wrong person.

In the end, it was Xie Li who spoke beside him and said: "His Royal Highness, Mr. Li and his grandson have already settled in the house."

Tang Liyin nodded.

The Prince's Mansion is different from other royal mansions in that its regulations are much more advanced and it covers a larger area, and the prince can train capable people or staff in his own mansion.

"Where's that child?" Tang Liyin sighed, and decided not to think about Tang Xuan's inexplicable attitude anymore.

"The subordinates placed him in the west courtyard."

Tang Liyin sighed secretly, Xie Li's strikes were really ruthless, he knocked people unconscious for a long time and didn't wake up, so he must have hit him hard.

Suddenly Yuan Fu rushed in from outside the hall and said loudly: "His Royal Highness, it's bad, the child you brought is going crazy in the yard! Five strong men can't hold him down!"

Moreover, this is the person brought back by His Highness the Crown Prince, and they are not easy to deal with it heavily, for fear that something will happen to him and His Highness will blame him.

When Tang Liyin walked to the west courtyard, before reaching the Qiushui Palace, he saw a group of eunuchs and guards huddled together, surrounded by a small boy who was bound by several strong men and still struggling room.

Seeing Tang Liyin approaching, everyone saluted and made way for him.

Tang Liyin walked up to him and said something softly to him, but the young man didn't seem to hear it, and looked straight at his direction with his eyes raised.

But Tang Liyin knew that the eyes were empty and the other party couldn't see.

Since Tang Liyin appeared, the child struggled even harder, and everyone almost couldn't suppress it.

Seeing that it was useless to speak, Tang Liyin raised his hand and placed it on the opponent's head, and touched it lightly twice. The opponent seemed to feel Tang Liyin's force on him, and his face was dazed—for a moment, he quickly calmed down, quietly Feel the feeling of being touched on the head.

Tang Liyin felt a little strange. He just saw the other party's hairy appearance, so he stretched out his hand to touch his head, trying to smooth his hair, but he didn't expect it to be really useful.

After the other party calmed down, he stopped making noise, and was obediently led by the maid to take a bath.

I don't know if this kid hasn't washed his body for more than ten years, but his body is covered with mud, like a savage who ran down the mountain.

The maids didn't understand why His Royal Highness would bring such a little beggar back to the Prince's Mansion, but they just had to fulfill His Highness's order, and they couldn't guess what His Highness meant.

After Tang Liyin calmed down the strange boy, he brought Xie Li into the palace, and told the emperor about the hunt in the hunting garden in the outskirts of Chengjing tomorrow.

The Ministry of War and the Shuntian Mansion have been preparing for this event for several months. Not only will the emperor and important ministers, but also princes and princesses participate in the hunt tomorrow, presumably there will be a competition at that time.

As for officials in Shuntian Mansion who wanted to use their power to embezzle the people's silver—the matter was also heard by the emperor. The officer and soldier who took the lead in throwing things before seemed to be the nephew of the Fu Cheng. Even Fu Yin was questioned.

When Tang Liyin returned to the Prince's Mansion, it was nearly Xu, and he—Huifu Yuanfu hurried forward with a ruddy complexion, as if he had encountered some great event.

"His Royal Highness, there is a letter from the border."

Tang Liyin's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he took the thin envelope from Yuan Fu's hand.He was not in a hurry to open it and read it, but walked towards the study, his steps changed from the previous sloppy to a little hasty.

Yuan Fu was watching from the side, with a sudden look in his eyes.

As early as five years ago, he knew that His Highness had a very good relationship with Lord Wei. Even if Lord Wei went to the border, His Royal Highness still kept a diary all day long, and he would send two or three letters every year. In those few days, His Highness the Crown Prince will be in a particularly good mood, and his appetite will be better than usual.

Tang Liyin entered the study, sat in front of the desk, and carefully opened the letter.

This letter was not sent from the northern fortress, but from a northern border city, and it was not sent in the name of Lord Wei.

After all, he is the crown prince, and Mr. Wei is a general who holds the military power in his hands. They always have to avoid suspicion. In short, even if they can meet, they can't be as close as they used to be - half open and aboveboard.

Tang Liyin sighed, and gently unfolded the letter.

A faint scent of ink radiates from the paper. The words on the letter paper are full of pen and ink, penetrating the back of the paper, with strong bone strength and awe-inspiring spirit.

What Wei Huaimian wrote in his letters were all about the frontier, such as what was delicious and fun, or what flowers bloomed, and many trivial things in the military camp. Wei Huaimian would pick up some interesting things and write them to him, but he never said anything Mention the war on the frontier.

But even if the other party doesn't say anything, he still pays attention to the war in northern Xinjiang on weekdays, and he remembers every battle, big or small.

There is nothing wrong with northern Xinjiang, please don't read it, Your Highness

Tang Liyin's eyes stopped on the line at the end of the letter, and she smiled, which was quite Wei Huaimian's style.

Tell him not to read, but come back by himself.

Tang Liyin took up a pen and prepared to reply to the letter. He told about the fact that he went to Lianzhou to prevent and control floods. He also told about the fact that he found a capable person to improve bows and crossbows. Made in batches, and finally sent to the frontier.

By the way, I also mentioned that new military supplies are already on the way, including not only ordnance, but also food and grass. If it is sent to the frontier, it will definitely be a reassurance.

But Tang Liyin also avoided the Luo Zhiming matter of the Demon Sect.After the Hunting Garden—after the matter is over, he will prepare to wipe out that Demon Cult stronghold...

At this moment, a maid entered the hall, saluted Tang Liyin and said, "Your Highness, Mr. Lu is here."

Hearing this, Tang Liyin stopped what he was doing. Although he didn't understand why Lu Yuanling was visiting at this time, he still asked Yuan Fu to let someone in.

He guessed that Lu Yuanling probably asked him about the water control situation in Lianzhou, because the water control plan could be proposed smoothly, and Lu Yuanling's help was indispensable.

"Let him in."

After Tang Liyin finished speaking, she continued to move, sealed the envelope and handed it to Yuan Fu.

Lu Yuanling—this is what he saw when he entered the door. He didn't hesitate, and went forward to salute.

"Why did Mr. Lu come to the Prince's Mansion so late?" Tang Liyin raised his eyelids and looked at Lu Yuanling——

"Can't you come to His Highness the Crown Prince to ask for a cup of tea if you have nothing to do?" Lu Yuanling smiled, blinking at Tang Liyin, with a cynical smile on his face as always.

"Shangshu's mansion is probably not bad for this cup of tea." Tang Liyin snorted softly, probably Lu Yuanling meant to expel him from the prince's mansion without saying it was right.

"Okay, okay, I say it's not enough?" Lu Yuanling said helplessly.

"Actually, I came here this time to learn about the situation of the flood in Lianzhou from His Highness. I don't know if the water control strategy that His Highness and I have proposed is effective, or whether it is as effective as we think... .”

Tang Liyin explained the situation of Lianzhou's floods patiently, and showed Lu Yuanling the distribution map of Lianzhou's water system.

This was drawn by himself when he was in Lianzhou.Lianzhou's water system is complicated, and if we want to completely eliminate the hidden dangers of floods and droughts, we still need to think long-term.

When Tang Liyin and Lu Yuanling were talking about these things, Lu Yuanling listened extremely attentively, but his eyes were firmly glued to Tang Liyin's face.

It was as if he was tracing every outline of Tang Liyin's face with his sight.

When Tang Liyin looked sideways, he happened to meet Lu Yuanling's gaze.

Then, under Tang Liyin's shocked gaze, Lu Yuanling, who had always been fearless, quickly averted his gaze, looking like a guilty conscience.

The ears are still red.

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I am so sleepy, so this chapter was updated very late, too sleepy, and I always dozed off when I wrote it.There are so many blocked words, bow and crossbow, why should they be blocked?

As soon as I finished writing, I suddenly became refreshed...