"Huh! Superficial!" The "little princess" looked at Changsun Wuji with contempt.
"The original promise was 10,000 pairs. Can't the Development and Reform Commission produce more?"
"What? More?!" Not only Changsun Wuji, but even Li Shimin was shocked.
You know, only one month had passed, and the Changsun family's mine, which was capable of producing 30,000 sets of armor, had been dug out.
Doesn’t this mean that the “little princess”’s “produce more” will at least produce tens of thousands per month, or even 20,000 or 30,000?
The "little princess" looked at the two people's astonished expressions, and her little mouth curled up into a smug smile.
"Humph, you look so young, you really haven't seen the world," he sneered. "Since the Development and Reform Commission is mining, then there must be a reason for it."
Li Shimin couldn't wait to ask, "Little beast, how many sets of armor has the Development and Reform Commission forged?"
The "little princess" smiled proudly, "We have already forged over 50,000 sets of armor!"
"Fifty, fifty thousand pairs?!" Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji exclaimed in unison again. This number was far beyond their imagination.
"Not only that," the little princess continued, "but these armors are all one-piece plate armors, which are lighter than traditional armors, but have better protection.
Soldiers equipped with this kind of armor will be able to fight more flexibly, greatly enhancing the overall combat effectiveness of our Tang army."
After hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes flashed with shock and excitement.
He stood up, walked to the "little princess", and asked in disbelief: "How did you do all this?"
The Little Princess smiled slightly. "It's actually very simple. We simply made a mold for the armor, then poured molten steel into it, and it took shape after it cooled."
"If it weren't for the fact that the armor still needs polishing and secondary processing, we could have as many of these armors as we want!"
The excitement in Li Shimin's heart was difficult to express in words.
He imagined that if the entire Tang army was equipped with these new armors, their combat effectiveness would soar.
This undoubtedly added another solid guarantee for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.
He couldn't wait to say, "Little beast, take me to visit the production line of these armors! I want to try these armors out right now!"
After saying this, Li Shimin turned his head and glared at Zhang Ananda, as if blaming him for not providing the information in time. As the emperor, he was not even aware of such important information.
Zhang Ananda felt a tightness in his heart when he received Li Shimin's blaming look, but he also knew that this was not the time to explain, so he lowered his head silently.
The "little princess" looked at Li Shimin's anxious look and nodded nonchalantly, "Okay.
Seeing how impatient you are, I will reluctantly take you on a tour."
Having said that, the "little princess" turned around and returned to Li Lizhi, jumping into her arms.
In fact, Li Haoze gave in so easily just because he wanted to find a reason to let Li Lizhi take him horseback riding again.
Being held in Li Lizhi's arms and riding a horse on the streets of Chang'an City, the feeling of speeding made the "little princess" feel extremely excited and satisfied.
Li Shimin glanced at the "little princess" hiding in Li Lizhi's arms and did not say much. Instead, he brought more than a thousand Qianniu Guards on horseback with him.
The group headed towards the Armor Manufacturing Plant of the Development and Reform Commission, which was the steam steel plant that Li Haoze purchased from the system mall.
On the streets of Chang'an City, the sound of horse hooves and flying dust were heard. The Qianniu Guards were solemn and orderly, demonstrating the majesty of the royal family.
Li Lizhi gently hugged the "little princess" in her arms, with a faint smile on her lips, as if she was already accustomed to all this.
The "little princess" excitedly stuck her head out and looked around curiously.
Li Shimin, Zhangsun Wuji and others followed closely behind, their hearts full of anticipation and curiosity.
Inside the factory, the fire was like a wild fire dragon, dancing wildly in the furnace, making a whirring sound and illuminating the surroundings red.
The huge robotic arm moves with precision, driven by steam.
The workers, dressed in work clothes and wearing safety helmets, are busy and orderly moving between the various processes amid the huge noise of machinery.
Row after row of finished armor, like silver warriors, are lined up in neat rows on the shelves.
It flashes with a sharp metallic luster, as if telling of the upcoming glory of the battlefield.
Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji stood aside, their eyes revealing shock that was difficult to conceal.
This is not only because of the large-scale armor production line in front of us, but also because of the efficiency and precision of all of this.
The huge roar of the steam machinery, intertwined with the busy figures of the workers, constitutes a magnificent picture of production.
Li Shimin couldn't help but walk to a suit of armor, gently touching the cold metal with his fingers, feeling its solidity and lightness.
The shock and admiration in his eyes were self-evident.
"Is this one-piece plate armor?" Li Shimin turned and asked the "little princess".
The "little princess" smiled proudly and said, "It's absolutely true. You can try it on yourself to see if it suits you."
With the assistance of the craftsmen, Li Shimin quickly put on the armor.
He gently moved his limbs, feeling the perfect fusion of the armor and his body. It was light and flexible, while emitting powerful protective power.
Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction: "This is truly a rare and fine piece of armor. If all the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty could wear this armor, there would be no place in the world that could not be pacified!"
The "little princess" added: "This armor is not only quick to manufacture, but also relatively low in cost.
In the future, we hope to equip every Tang Dynasty soldier with it, making them as brave as the Black Armor Army."
After hearing this, Li Shimin laughed out loud and praised the "little princess" highly.
His eyes swept over the huge steam steel plant again. The towering chimneys spewed out billowing white smoke, forming a sharp contrast with the blue sky.
Inside the factory, huge gears and conveyor belts are constantly running driven by steam, workers are working in coordination with machines, and everything seems so orderly.
Changsun Wuji was also deeply moved. He saw the future strength and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. At the intersection of steam and steel, a more powerful empire was rising.
However, amidst this future grand spectacle, Changsun Wuji revealed a hint of worry, "Your Majesty, although this armor is excellent, it cannot equip the entire army!"
"After all, this is armor! Just a few dozen are enough to capture a county, and hundreds are enough to shake an entire state. If it falls into the hands of thieves, the consequences will be disastrous."
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