This "javelin" is not a modern spear, although it does contain the word "spear." It is a type of spear that is thick in the middle and thin at both ends, a style of spear they had never seen before.
Based on the details in the design sketches, the javelin consists of a javelin head and a shaft. The head is long and teardrop-shaped, very slender and sharp, and both are fitted onto the shaft. The materials used for the shaft are also specified, such as hardwood or bamboo, which are simple and easy to find.
Overall, this so-called "javelin" is manufactured according to the dimensions marked on it, without any decoration or complicated processes. With the existing equipment in their ordnance department, they can modify it and produce a large batch in three days.
Nan Gui couldn't help but ask curiously, "Madam, who drew this? The design is quite unique, exceptionally simple and beautiful, and eye-catching. However, the design is very strange. It looks like the javelins we used to use, but it's different. It's so long and sharp. Would this design be more useful than other spears?"
Is it progress or backward to modify and reuse outdated items?
"Won't."
Zheng Quchi answered directly.
Nan Gui and Bei Tang Mu: "..." Then what's the point of rushing to manufacture such a useless thing?
"Because it's cheap to make, easy to use, and has high firepower, I have a great use for it. You don't need to worry about its purpose; just do as I say." Zheng Quchi was too lazy to explain much to them.
Seeing that the general's wife was getting impatient, and worried that if he continued to ask questions, he might infringe on military secrets, Nan Gui quickly changed his tune and said, "Yes, yes, this subordinate will arrange it immediately."
Zheng Quchi grabbed Nan Gui, who was about to slip away, and as he turned back in surprise and unease, she smiled kindly at him and said, "I am worried that you do not have enough manpower, so I will send a Xuanjia Army to support you."
support?
Can you honestly say this isn't a form of disguised supervision?
"No, no need," Nan Gui said, making a last-ditch effort.
As soon as she finished speaking, four figures landed instantly, surrounding Zheng Quchi like powerful and dangerous beasts, their aura fierce and menacing.
Nan Gui was startled and retreated repeatedly, even Bei Tangmu was taken aback.
"They...they are..."
“My people.” Zheng Quchi raised an eyebrow.
Do you really think she's stupid enough to go to a meeting alone?
Nan Gui, who had just stopped sweating, started sweating again, feeling extremely frightened.
Just how dare he go against the general's wife, who commands the Four Symbols Army, and even try to have her arrested, brazenly threatening her...
No wonder she said that even if she were killed, she could get away unscathed. It turns out that she never relied on the Crown Prince's power; she herself was one of the most powerful people in Ye Kingdom.
On the contrary, these scheming and despicable people couldn't see their own limitations and almost dared to offend the important person.
"What do you mean it's unnecessary?" Zheng Quchi asked, seemingly puzzled.
Nan Gui's scalp tingled, and he immediately dared not utter a word: "No, no, Nan Gui thanks the General's wife for her thoughtfulness, but Nan Gui would be impolite to refuse."
Seeing that the usually cunning, treacherous, and shameless Zuo Shangfang was now completely subdued by the General's wife, Beitang Mu was at a loss for words. He was either disappointed that his plan to eliminate the traitor had failed, or he should lament that even the usually arrogant Nan Gui had met his end.
But in the future, he'll probably have to think twice before trying to line his own pockets or feign compliance again.
When Zheng Quchi left, it was Beitang Mu who came to see him off.
She knew he had something he wanted to say to her.
After leaving the gates of the Ordnance Bureau, they walked to a corner. Beitang Mu gritted his teeth, lifted his robe, and knelt before Zheng Quchi: "General's wife..."
“Speak,” Zheng Quchi said, looking down at him.
He lowered his head and clenched his fists: "The general's wife is so clever, she must have seen through my thoughts long ago."
"You're quite clever too, using someone else's strength against them. Do you have some kind of grudge against him?" she mocked.
"No, there is no personal grudge. If there is, it is a public grudge. I'm sure the general's wife has seen it. Nan Gui is not qualified to be the Left Minister of the Ordnance Bureau at all. He only got the position because of his good family background. Over the years, he has been receiving the court's salary but has never done any proper work. In order to embezzle a portion of the annual allocation, he has done a lot of dirty things. Everyone in the Ordnance Bureau knows about this."
After hearing this, Zheng Quchi realized that Beitang Mu intended to use her to reorganize the currently chaotic Military Equipment Bureau.
Although this person's intentions were impure, his starting point was righteous and noble, so Zheng Quchi did not intend to blame him anymore.
Reaching out to pull the man up, Zheng Quchi said, “Beitang Mu, I will have His Highness investigate these matters one by one. If what you said is true, then Nan Gui’s current position will naturally not last long. However, not now… The Six Kingdoms Military Trials are imminent, and the Military Equipment Bureau must operate normally. You can keep a close watch on him for me. If there is any disturbance, report to me immediately. As long as you handle this matter well, then your use of me will be considered over.”
Beitang Mu was overjoyed: "Thank you, General's wife. I will keep a close eye on Nan Gui's next move and will not let him do anything wrong."
“Beitang Mu, do you know if Nan Gui and the Queen have any private dealings?”
"This... I don't know, but I've heard that Nan Gui was recommended by a high-ranking official in the court, which is why he became the Left Minister of the Arsenal. And this high-ranking official's surname is Qi."
Zheng Quchi kept his words in mind and planned to pass on the information she had gathered to Yuan Xingzhou. She believed that with his talent for palace intrigue as a prince, he would definitely handle it better than she would.
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