Chapter 334

Han Mingze finished saying, took the crossbow to father-in-law Shan and asked him to give it to Du Xiaoli.

"Yes." Du Xiaoli took the bow and crossbow, surrounded all the generals and watched Du Xiaoli explain the structure of the bow and crossbow one by one.

Although it looks like an ordinary crossbow, I think it's just smaller. After hearing Du Xiaoli's explanation, everyone realized that this small crossbow is very different from ordinary crossbows.

Du Xiaoli finished the structure and said the advantages of small bows and crossbows.

"If this is used in the military, the effect must be amazing."

"Yes, I didn't expect this crossbow to be transformed like this."

"Princess Anle thinks too much."

"But can this really be used in the army? I feel a little unrealistic."

“……”

After Du Xiaoli finished, he asked grandpa Sha to take back the crossbow and stood aside. The rest of the Royal study began a round with each other.

Han Mingze watched them discuss and didn't speak. When they were almost talking, he waved his hand to make everyone quiet.

"What do you think of Zhongqing's family?"

"Report back to the emperor. I think this bow and crossbow can be used in the army. The range and strength will certainly improve the strength of our army." an old general came out and said.

Han Mingze looked at the others and said, "do you have any other ideas?"

"Your Majesty, I think this bow and crossbow is good, but the work cost must be not low. If you invest too much, I don't know whether it can be supported economically."

"When we fight with other countries, if we can have such a good bow and crossbow, we can win early, instead of supporting the war for so long, it will consume a lot of money and energy."

"But if we put our money into this, what about other military supplies?"

"If the army is strong, other aspects will naturally develop, because we can give them a stable life."

"But if there is a sudden war and there is no supply of food and grass, what shall we do?"

"This..."

Han Mingze didn't speak, but the others divided into two factions and argued on their own.

"OK!" Han Mingze gave an order, and the imperial study became quiet. "Dingwang, tell them what you thought before."

"Yes." Han Mingyi went to the middle and said, "it takes a long time to make this bow and crossbow, and there is some trouble in making this arrow. Moreover, most of the short arrows can only be used once, which consumes a lot. If all of them are equipped with this, our economy can't afford it now."

Han Mingyi's words made the objectors smile proudly.

"However, if such a good weapon is not used, it is also a waste." Han Mingyi continued, "we can build a special team, select all elite talents, equip them with such bows and crossbows, give them special training, and let them become our strong force. We can perform special tasks at special times."

Han Mingyi's words balanced the hearts of other people. They said, how can such a good weapon not be used in the army.

"What do you think of Dingwang's idea?" Han Mingze asked.

Yesterday, when Han Mingyi went into the palace and showed him the crossbow, he had the idea of using it in the army, and when he heard Han Mingyi's talk about building an elite team, he thought it was feasible at that time. It's just a matter of going through the procedures and discussing with these people today. If they don't agree, he will still insist on doing it.

"Emperor, I think it is feasible."

"Ministers also feel that the idea of Dingwang is feasible."

"Anle, what do you think?" Han Mingze suddenly asked.

"Ah?" Du Xiaoli was wondering if there were any other weapons better. When he heard Han Mingze's question, he gave a subconscious sound. Seeing that everyone looked at himself, he quickly replied, "Chen Mei also thinks it is feasible."

"Now that everyone has agreed, the matter will be handled by General Wang and Ji, and other generals will be responsible for assistance," Han Mingze said.

"Yes, sir." everyone answered in unison.

"Well, Ding Wang, general Ji and Anle stay. The others go back first," Han Mingze said.

"I'll leave."

The others retreated. Du Xiaoli touched his nose and wondered why han Mingze left himself.

Ji Lun was also puzzled that Han Mingze left Du Xiaoli. Since he just said that he wanted to build an elite team, he and Han Mingyi must stay to discuss this matter. Don't you want Du Xiaoli to join the discussion?

Jilun immediately shook his head. This national event was originally a man's affair. Even the queen and even the Empress Dowager could not interfere in the affairs of the court. Besides, Du Xiaoli was just a princess!

There may be something else to keep her.

That's what he imagined. But Han Mingze's first sentence completely denied his idea.

"Anle, what do you think about building an elite team?" Han Mingze looked at Du Xiaoli and pulled her thoughts back.

Du Xiaoli blinked and looked at the abuse in Han Mingze's eyes and Ji Lun's surprise. "Chen Mei is a female and doesn't know much about the army. It's better to ask general Ji about building an elite army." she had a lot of ideas, but she didn't intend to say it in front of others. She didn't expect Han Mingze to talk about the improvement of bows and crossbows in front of the generals. Her ability has surprised them. If they say a lot of plans and suggestions, I don't know what they will think of themselves. Han Mingze guessed some of Du Xiaoli's thoughts, and didn't embarrass her. He said, "listen to it." "yes." "general Ji, tell me what you think." Han Mingze looked at Ji Lun and said. Ji Lun felt that Han Mingze seemed a little different from Du Xiaoli and seemed to accommodate her. "I think there are two key factors in building an elite army." "which two factors?" Han Mingze asked. "One is the candidate and the other is the creation of bows and crossbows." Jilun said, "for this candidate, it's best to select elites from several armies and reorganize them into an army. Now we have to consider the selection criteria." Han Mingze nodded, and Du Xiaoli nodded behind them. This candidate is very important. "As for the second point, I feel that the building of the bow and crossbow should begin now. However, the craftsman must be fully credible and cannot disclose the news of the bow and crossbow," Jilun said. "This should be considered carefully," Han Mingze said. "If the production method of this crossbow is spread and used by other countries, it will be troublesome."