She gently shifted her gaze, no longer lingering on the images on the screen, and deliberately avoided looking at the two people involved beside her.
She knew in her heart that some stories were like tender buds sprouting from the soil in spring.
Let it flow naturally and grow freely in time; the best choice is to leave it alone.
Any human intervention or interference could ruin this beauty.
The ministers were also drawn to the light screen, their eyes filled with curiosity and inquiry.
When they saw the light screen above King Jinrui Zhao's head suddenly disappear, they understood that there would be no more follow-up.
They subtly withdrew their gaze, their expressions instantly returning to the solemnity and seriousness they displayed in the imperial court.
In an instant, the solemn atmosphere of the court was restored, with ministers reporting on various matters in an orderly manner, and the sounds of debate and response rising and falling.
During this time, the Xiao family father and daughter gradually calmed down.
Mr. Xiao closed his eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, the excitement in his eyes had faded, leaving only composure and restraint.
Xiao Wanxi lowered her head slightly, her hands unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes, trying to calm her breathing.
A moment later, she raised her head, her expression gradually returning to calm, and her dignified and gentle demeanor returned to her.
The bell tolled to signal the end of court, and the officials left the court in an orderly fashion.
Filled with irrepressible curiosity, Qin Qianlu followed the assembled officials to the Ministry of Works with light steps.
For her, the newly developed firearms she was about to witness were like a mysterious and unknown treasure, radiating immense attraction.
She was filled with anticipation and couldn't wait to unveil their mystery.
Stepping into the Ministry of Works' spacious display area of firearms, Qin Qianluo's gaze was instantly captivated.
The musket stood silently on its stand, its lines sleek and powerful, like a lurking beast ready to unleash a fatal blow at any moment.
The imposing cannons beside them were even more magnificent, their dark, deep muzzles resembling black holes capable of swallowing everything, radiating a chilling and intimidating power.
Qin Qianluo's eyes were filled with amazement. She opened her mouth slightly and whispered, "The wisdom of the ancients is truly not to be underestimated!"
With an inquisitive mindset, Qin Qianluo leaned closer to examine it carefully.
She discovered that the materials used in these firearms were quite sophisticated. As she gently stroked the surface of the musket, she could feel the delicate yet hard texture of the steel.
However, most of the structure is made of iron, and the heavy iron material demonstrates its toughness and reliability.
This discovery greatly surprised Qin Qianluo. Before coming here, she had thought that the aluminum content might be higher.
The actual object before her eyes was quite different from what she had imagined. Her eyes searched the firearm repeatedly, but she could not find any trace of aluminum. A sense of doubt and curiosity arose in her heart.
Shi Xingbai had been paying close attention to Qin Qianluo's actions and seemed to have noticed her strong interest.
With steady steps, he carefully selected a musket and presented it to Qin Qianluo with both hands, a gentle smile on his face.
Qin Qianluo nodded slightly and gladly accepted the musket. She first squinted and carefully adjusted the sight, her slender fingers skillfully manipulating the adjustment mechanism.
Then, she steadily picked up the musket, slightly apart her feet, adjusted her center of gravity, and her posture was standard and professional.
Aiming at the distant target, with a crisp gunshot, the bullet whistled out like lightning, drawing a straight trajectory in the air and accurately hitting the target.
To her surprise, the recoil of the musket was relatively small, only a slight jolt.
It feels very comfortable to hold, clearly demonstrating that ergonomics were fully considered in the design, conforming to the curves of the hand and making it easy to operate.
Upon seeing this, the ministers' previously suppressed curiosity surged forth like a flood bursting its banks.
Unable to contain their excitement, they took turns trying it out, their eyes gleaming with excitement as they received the musket.
The first minister carefully raised his gun, his body trembling slightly. As the trigger was pulled and the gunshot rang out, he was first taken aback, then a surprised smile appeared on his face.
Then came the second, the third... After each person took their shot, an expression of admiration appeared on their face.
Some nodded repeatedly, while others praised it in hushed tones, their mouths full of compliments on the exquisite firearm.
Xiao Muhan stood to one side, his posture as upright as a pine tree. His gaze was fixed on the weapons, his eyes flashing with excitement and determination.
His hands unconsciously clenched into fists, as if he could already see these weapons displaying their might on the battlefield.
He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "With these powerful weapons, we can wipe out the Xiongnu right now. Why wait another two years!"
Although the voice was low, the confidence and determination in the tone were clearly discernible.
Following that, led by Shi Xingbai, the group moved on to examine the power of the cannon.
The group arrived at the open test site, where the cannon stood silently in the center, surrounded by a tense yet expectant atmosphere.
Shi Xingbai gestured to the gunner, who skillfully carried out preparations, loading ammunition and adjusting the angle.
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