Chapter 257

Everyone present was a native of this world, though they were very dissatisfied with the current state of affairs.

But imperial rule was deeply entrenched in this era.

In such a feudal era, everyone's first thought was to support the orthodox regime and purge the court of corrupt officials rather than overthrow the rule.

Therefore, Fan Xiaoxiao wanted to profit from the war and even manipulate the situation.

The first reaction of others was panic.

"Miss Xiao! Our master will definitely support you." It was Xiao Hei who broke the silence first.

Fan Xiaoxiao wasn't surprised at all.

He's one of Gu Zhongtai's men, and that guy is a villainous boss by nature. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was born rebellious.

But seeing the hesitation of others, she quickly understood the reason.

"I know that everyone is worried about becoming a criminal against the court, and it is a risky move."

Fan Xiaoxiao calmly said, "Selling warhorses and war-related items will indeed arouse the court's taboo, and may even lead to arrests."

“Even when a new emperor ascends the throne in the future, he may punish our Tianshan Village because of these old stories.”

"So, once we get involved with this, we only have two paths to take."

She looked around, her eyes resolute: "Either be strong enough to protect yourself."

"Either you bet on the right backer!"

Fan Xiaoxiao had considered all the consequences and was now just waiting for everyone's opinion.

After a moment of silence, Master Lu slowly walked to Fan Xiaoxiao's side: "I support Xiaoxiao."

The old man's eyes were exceptionally sharp at this moment: "The imperial court is cruel and inhumane. No matter how well you conduct business, you can't keep all the money you earn."

“What Renle did in Tianshan Town this time is just a glimpse into his character.”

"Instead of being afraid of this and that, we should develop our strength so that others dare not underestimate us!"

yes!

Others gradually wavered as well.

Having been driven to a dead end and forced to hide deep in the mountains, it's better to make Tianshan Village a thorn that no one dares to touch.

"good!"

With everyone working together, Fan Xiaoxiao's development plan was finally finalized.

The burden on her shoulders became even heavier.

Thinking about the things that might be useful in future generations, she turned her gaze to Master Lu without hesitation after finishing.

"Master Lu, would you like to go for a walk outside?"

Master Lu knew she had something to say, and readily agreed.

...

...

It just started to snow.

The snow was light, but the surroundings were covered in a blanket of white, weighing down the branches. When the wind blew, snowflakes would fall in a soft rustling sound.

Fan Xiaoxiao exhaled a puff of white mist and smiled, "Thank you for speaking up for me, Master Lu."

Master Lu smiled and shook his head: "It's just saying what's on my mind."

"Xiao girl, you always keep things to yourself and don't like to talk about them."

“We’ve all been through this together. Even if we can’t help, having someone to talk to can ease our worries.”

"Mmm." Fan Xiaoxiao was touched, and her smile became even brighter.

"To be honest, I really need to ask Master Lu for a favor this time."

Master Lu was somewhat surprised.

Fan Xiaoxiao said, "I would like to ask you to arrange for someone to make two things."

"oh?"

Under his questioning gaze, Fan Xiaoxiao spoke up: "Stirrups and horseshoes, and a saddle."

Master Lu was not surprised upon hearing this: "Okay."

These things are actually a waste of Lu Ye's talents.

Fan Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief. Master Lu was skilled in craftsmanship, but the three pieces of equipment needed for the warhorse were relatively simple. She actually had her own ideas.

People like Master Lu are meticulous and always manage to come up with something ingenious, even with simple things.

"However, I have one request."

Fan Xiaoxiao had noticed a detail before: the stirrups of this era were different from those she had seen in later generations.

They are all one-sided.

The main function of stirrups is actually for mounting horses.

But real warhorses also require attention to some details: "For every set of equipment for every horse, I need two stirrups."

Master Lu was a knowledgeable man, and he showed a moment of surprise upon hearing this.

Ordinary horses only have one stirrup.

Fan Xiaoxiao then explained the advantages of using two stirrups in a fight.

Master Lu nodded repeatedly, stroking his beard and laughing, "I never expected that Xiao girl would have such insight."

Faced with the praise, Fan Xiaoxiao couldn't help but blush. The idea of ​​double stirrups wasn't hers; it was something her ancestors had actually verified on the battlefield.

She doesn't invent anything; she's just a conveyor of inventions!

However, Fan Xiaoxiao suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of something.

However, asking Master Lu about this would be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, so after saying a few more words, he quickly left.

temperature!

This is the Tianshan Mountains!

Although it is no longer in the core area, it is still colder and at a higher altitude than usual.

Making jerky or sewing are truly excellent things to do.

But if a craftsman wants to forge a good weapon, he needs to have some skill.

Master Lu is a top-notch craftsman, so naturally he has his own methods for forging divine weapons.

But blacksmithing is different from other jobs.

No matter how good your skills are, you still need a foundation to support them.

"Miss Xiao, you were looking for me?" Xiao Hei heard her call and quickly went into the study that she had set up for work.

"Hmm." Fan Xiaoxiao's mind was racing with thoughts, and her ideas were quite bold. Although she knew the principles behind them, she needed to discuss them with someone.

Originally, the expert, Master Lu, was the first choice.

But Master Lu has a new task entrusted to him, and a proud and orthodox craftsman like him may not necessarily support her ideas.

After Xiao Hei entered the room, he carefully closed the wooden door and stood in front of the table to listen for instructions.

Fan Xiaoxiao didn't even look up. She was writing and drawing with her brush dipped in ink, saying, "I want to improve the iron forging technique."

Xiao Hei was taken aback.

But he didn't show it at the moment.

After all, the slender young lady in front of him had already shocked him enough since they met.

However, other things are fine, they are all things that can be done within the normal range.

But Xiao Hei knew very well that if a woman like Fan Xiaoxiao really went to work as a blacksmith, she would definitely not be as good as a man.

In other words, he's a complete novice.

Xiao Hei instinctively felt that Xiao Niangzi was going to make a mess of things this time, so he said, "Xiao Niangzi, blacksmithing is hard work."

"If you want to improve... I'm afraid you'll have to practice by Master Lu's side first."

Saying "practice" is already being polite.

Ordinary craftsmen typically train apprentices for three years at a time.

Three years of hard work, assisting the master, is what makes an apprentice.

Three more years, and the master will teach you some basics. To become a master craftsman and a renowned artisan, it's simply a pipe dream to immerse yourself in the craft for twenty or thirty years, let alone improve upon it.

Fan Xiaoxiao didn't understand Xiao Hei's thoughts, and she didn't have time to guess them right now.

He wrote and drew at the same time, biting the pen in his mouth.

a long time.

She finally put down her pen.

He held up the still-wet paper in front of him: "This is the blower I came up with. Take a look, what do you think?"

(End of this chapter)