So Zhao Haining placed the blueprints on the stone table and carefully unfolded them.
Then he saw a design drawing that looked similar to a regular crossbow...
Zhao Haining initially looked puzzled, as these crossbows were commonplace. But the more he looked, the more shocked he became. His expression gradually turned serious, then excited, his skin turning red with excitement, as if his blood was boiling.
"Ten shots in a row, this crossbow can actually fire ten shots in a row... and the design is so ingenious."
"Your Highness, you are simply a god! If we had this, we would be invincible on the battlefield!"
"This is ingenious! There are such exquisite crossbows!"
Zhao Haining held the crossbow design in his hands as if he had found a priceless treasure, his voice trembling with excitement.
"This is called a repeating crossbow."
Xiao Yu corrected him, while also feeling relieved... Sure enough, asking Zhao Haining to manufacture repeating crossbows was the right choice.
Among the squad leaders of Xiao Wangfu, Zhao Haining was the most astute. If it were Xiao Zhan or Wang Chao, they wouldn't have been able to see the ingenuity of the repeating crossbow at a glance; they would have only exclaimed, "Awesome! If this thing could be invented in a reasonable way, it would be amazing!"
Zhao Haining was different. After carefully reviewing the design drawings, he knew that the repeating crossbow could be invented.
"This design drawing is a bit damaged. Please redraw it and then put it away."
After giving his instructions, Xiao Yu added, "If you need money, just ask Uncle Liu for it. There's no need to produce all of these repeating crossbows yourself. Find craftsmen to make the most basic ones, and leave the rest to you and the brothers."
"Your Highness, rest assured, I will handle this matter carefully, manufacture the repeating crossbow, and prevent the matter from being leaked."
Zhao Haining knew the importance of the design drawings and repeatedly assured them.
Then, Xiao Yu waved his hand, and Zhao Haining left excitedly.
"Jiro can even invent weapons."
Beside her, Shen Youyu stared at Xiao Yu with bright, sparkling eyes, thinking to herself, "This is my man!"
He was handsome, tall and upright, and had outstanding literary talent. He could write poetry and make weapons. He was simply an all-around genius.
Although she couldn't understand the crossbow design drawings, she could guess from Zhao Haining's reaction that Xiao Yu must have invented something amazing.
"This is just the beginning. There are still many things I want to invent."
Holding his wife's fair and soft hand, Xiao Yu sighed helplessly, "I actually want to work harder, but God won't allow it, alas."
"???"
Shen Youyu blinked her beautiful peach blossom eyes gently, indicating that she did not understand what Xiao Yu was saying.
The script they got is fantastic...
He transmigrated into the body of a prince, with four beautiful wives of different styles, and achieved financial freedom simply by relying on chicken essence and MSG.
What's the point of striving at all?
The only regret is that he wanted to curry favor with the Empress, but the Empress's brother has already become his enemy!
"What about the other design drawing?"
Shen Youyu asked curiously.
"This is a weapon used to counter the samurai swords of Japan; it's called the Qi Family Sword."
Xiao Yu said.
"Qi Family Knife?"
Shen Youyu was puzzled and asked curiously, "Why isn't it the Xiao family sword? Isn't this a weapon designed by Shilang?"
"This was a weapon designed by a great hero, surnamed Qi, which we obtained by chance..."
Xiao Yu explained casually.
"I see."
Shen Youyu nodded, without doubting Xiao Yu's words.
For the next few days, Xiao Yu stayed in the Prince's mansion to recuperate, and Jin Mulan and Liu Aoxue would visit him frequently.
Of course, Murong Xian would come over occasionally, always sneaking out with her brother when Prime Minister Murong was not at home.
Every time Murong Chong came to the Prince's Mansion, he could feel the strange looks from several beauties: This person who frequently goes in and out of Baoyue Tower, brothels, and music and dance halls, don't lead our Shilang astray!
When Zhao Haining invented the crossbow, Xiao Zhan also returned to the Xiao Prince's Mansion with a steel-forged Qi Family Knife.
"I'll test the power of the crossbow first."
Xiao Yu took the repeating crossbow from Zhao Haining and aimed it at the scarecrow twenty meters away.
To test the repeating crossbow's lethality, Zhao Haining specially dressed the scarecrow in light armor...
The moment Xiao Yu placed his finger on the trigger, Zhao Haining and some of the soldiers held their breath in excitement, quietly anticipating the first display of the power of the crossbows they had created!
In truth, they weren't sure either; although they were looking forward to it, they were also quite apprehensive.
Beside them, Shen Youyu, Jin Mulan, and Liu Aoxue watched this scene quietly, their beautiful eyes filled with anticipation.
If Shi Lang's repeating crossbow is truly effective, then the Xiao Prince's Mansion will have another trump card.
*Smack!*
Xiao Yu gently pulled the trigger of the repeating crossbow.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Swoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
The short but extremely lethal crossbow bolts were fired at a speed comparable to that of bow and arrow.
Just then, everyone saw several streaks of cold light appear in the sky and heard the sound of crossbow bolts whistling through the air...
The next instant, ding! ding! ding! ding...
These slaves pierced through the scarecrow's light armor and shot it down from twenty meters away.
"It's a success!"
"It's a success!"
Zhao Haining and the soldiers jumped up excitedly, clenching their fists in celebration.
A hint of surprise flashed in Shen Youyu's and Liu Aoxue's eyes, as did Jin Mulan's beautiful eyes.
Then, a soldier ran over quickly, brought the scarecrow back, and showed it to everyone.
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