Li Xinwen quietly came to Jiang Fuxue and said nervously: "Xue'er..."
"Sister Xinwen, Xue'er wants you to stay~" Jiang Fuxue stared at Li Xinwen blankly.
Li Xinwen wondered: "Sister, I have to go back..."
Jiang Fuxue was stunned and felt depressed.
Didn’t he lose money?
Li Xinwen added: "However, sister will be back within a year at the earliest, and then she will do something for Xueer!"
Jiang Fuxue then beamed: "Xue'er is waiting for you~"
In the motorcade, the talented girls from Da Chu families bid farewell to Liang Xiao one after another.
The four beauties of Hengjiang who had not yet married anyone, headed by Ye Hongxue, had their eyes fixed on Liang Xiao and said in unison: "See you soon, Marquis Lanling~"
The officials of the aristocratic family behind Zhuge Hui saw this and were so angry that their beards trembled and they gnashed their teeth.
In the past, when the envoys of Da Chu were sent off, none of the children in their clan were treated like this.
So many talented women from Chu Dynasty secretly looked at Liang Xiao.
This Liang Xiao is truly the public enemy of men! !
After Gongsun Yue and Li Xinwen said goodbye with tears, they watched the motorcade drive away.
Now, her only helper is a fourth cousin.
The Sword Clan has an extraordinary status in the world. As Jian Canglang of the Sword Sect, she also has a large number of knights following her, who can do her bidding.
But facing Liang Xiao, the knights led by Jian Canglang had limited effect.
Liang Xiao watched Xing Feng go away, feeling melancholy in his heart.
Zhuge Hui is the senior and Duan Yunxiu is the confidante.
As for the younger generation such as Zhuge Cheng, they were well-behaved ancient scholars.
I may have only one true confidant like Xing Feng in my life, but it's a pity that they both have their own masters.
If the situation changes, there may be a war between them.
After Xing Feng left, all the major families celebrated.
There is one less person in the capital who is beneficial to Liang Xiao.
Without Xing Feng's support, the Chu people in the capital had to think carefully if they wanted to support Liang Xiao.
In the imperial study, Liang Xiao and Zhuge Hui sat across from Duan Yunyi, holding a list of officials from the Arms Supervision in their hands to understand the situation.
"The people in the Ordnance Supervision are being replaced one after another. When you come back from Lanling, a complete overhaul will be completed, and Xuanwei will take special care of them. There is no need to worry about leaking secrets." Duan Yunyi explained.
From the beginning, Liang Xiao strongly advocated the replacement of weapons supervisors.
However, this kind of organization that specializes in producing and preserving weapons has a complex personnel structure and is difficult to replace. Duan Yunyi can only try his best to arrange it.
It wasn't until Zhuge Hui took out the design drawings of Lian Nu that Duan Yunyi realized that a replacement was imminent.
She vaguely understood that Liang Xiao, like Zhuge Hui, was interested in improving weapons.
Liang Xiao solemnly said: "Your Majesty, I hope that the Ordnance Supervisor can separate out a group of reliable craftsmen who can accompany me to the land of Yanyun in the future to study new technologies at any time."
The two sisters and Zhuge Hui were stunned at the same time.
Liang Xiao's implication couldn't be more obvious.
But for a state or county to have the privilege of arms supervision, it already smells like a separatist regime.
"I support this matter, but the ministers are afraid..." Duan Yunyi was a little embarrassed.
Zhuge Hui thought for a moment and then suggested: "Your Majesty, I will be away from home, and I will not accept your orders. With Liang Xiao's potential, it is not difficult to stay in the capital and enjoy all the glory and wealth, and then gain both fame and fortune. Since he is determined to fight against Beihu , the imperial court should give him enough support. After all, he is the grandson of Marquis Lanling, and is technically a descendant of the Martial Saint."
When Zhuge Hui spoke out in support, Duan Yunyi understood the situation and immediately followed the trend and said: "It's accurate. When you take office in the future, I will allow you to control all personnel appointments and dismissals, military deployments, and even the power of life and death under your rule."
But in his heart, Duan Yunyi was still a little curious.
If anyone else had made such a request, the old prime minister would not have been able to agree, not even his own son, because he had to avoid suspicion.
Liang Xiao was moved and immediately thanked him.
One of the keys to the backwardness of ancient times was the means of communication.
From the capital to Yanzhou, even if it is 800 miles expedited, it will still take about three days, and the round trip time will be doubled, which can easily delay the fighter plane.
If flying pigeons are used to deliver messages, carrier pigeons that are easy to get lost or hunted are not suitable for sending confidential letters.
He must have enough power of self-determination and self-research to cope with all situations.
Of course, Zhuge Hui also knew that there was no need for him to rebel. After all, he was actually a member of the Zhou clan.
The old man Shizu looks very much like father and son, which proves the secret Zhuge Hui told him.
Duan Yunyi didn't seem to know about this yet, but she even planned to choose his and Duan Yunxiu's heirs to succeed her, and she had already talked about this, so there was no need for him, the future prince-in-law of the Great Zhou Dynasty, to rebel.
Liang Xiao opened several drawings he put on the table and explained: "Before this, His Majesty can arrange reliable personnel to try to make new bows and arrows."
Duan Yunyi and Zhuge Hui's eyes fell on the drawing at the same time.
They are two bows with different shapes and materials, but their length is close to human height.
"New bow?"
Liang Xiao explained: "This is the 'longbow' and 'big bow' that I have researched and improved based on the principles. If they can be produced normally, they will be extremely powerful! The effective range of the longbow should be more than 200 steps, and the effective range of the big bow should be more than 100 steps." Fifty steps, but the close range lethality is even greater than that of a longbow."
The two of them looked at each other with intense anticipation.
"The Prime Minister is proficient in tact, what do you think?" Duan Yunyi asked anxiously.
Zhuge Hui observed the two drawings and could not hide his excitement: "I think we must try. Even if we fail, it will only cost a little. But if the double bow can do what Liang Xiao said, our country's military strength will be greatly improved! I have I have a hunch that these new processes are feasible!”
Duan Yunyi was full of expectations, but couldn't help but asked curiously: "Liang Aiqing knows a lot about Zhou's weapons?"
"I dare not understand the hatred of my country and my family," Liang Xiao said without thinking.
The "longbows" and "big bows" he provided were actually British longbows and Manchu bows.
These two types of bows and arrows are the pinnacle of the cold weapon era and are made of different materials.
There are also many yew trees in the territory of Dazhou. He has tested them and found that their hardness and toughness are suitable for making bows.
As for the material of Manchu bow, it is much easier to obtain than yew wood.
The power of bows and arrows greatly affects the combat effectiveness of an army.
Zhuge Hui looked at several other drawings of large-scale weapons and armor, and nodded slightly: "He is truly a genius! Your Majesty, I will go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion to wait. I hope Liang Xiao can come to the Prime Minister's Mansion to talk about it later!"
Duan Yunyi's heart was in chaos.
She just told Zhuge Hui that she had something to talk to Liang Xiao.
After watching Zhuge Hui leave, Duan Yunyi felt quite nervous.
The atmosphere in the imperial study room was quite awkward.
"Your Majesty, do you have something to say?"
Duan Yunyi said earnestly: "What you said to Mr. Xing that night must not be said outside to avoid complications. Just because I and the imperial sister trust you does not mean that other courtiers can trust you..."
"I know." Liang Xiao nodded solemnly.
Duan Yunyi hesitated for a moment, then added with a bit of trembling: "I know that it is difficult to find a close friend. After Mr. Xing returns to China, you will inevitably feel regretful and even sad. In the future, if you have anything in your heart, you can tell me and the emperor sister, I am also willing to be your confidant...well, just a confidant like Mr. Xing."
