Li Shimin laughed heartily upon hearing this. "What the Assistant Minister said is absolutely true. However... since I dare to do this, how could I not have some means of checks and balances?"
Zhang Sun Wuji frowned slightly and asked curiously, "Your Majesty, what do you mean...?"
Li Shimin smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a kind of depth and wisdom, "We will discuss this matter later!
Now, I want to see with my own eyes how these new armors perform in actual combat."
He turned to the manager of the steel mill and ordered, "Bring a thousand sets of armor and have the soldiers of the Qianniu Guard wear them so that we can conduct a confrontation drill."
The manager of the steel plant nodded and said "yes", then immediately turned around to arrange for the armor to be retrieved.
Soon, a thousand sets of new armor were taken out quickly like a silver torrent and displayed neatly in the newly renovated square outside the steel plant.
The sunlight poured down, and the silver-white armor shone with dazzling brilliance, like a silver army ready to go, quietly waiting for the upcoming glorious moment.
Following Li Shimin's order, the soldiers of Qianniu Guard marched in resounding steps and put on these new armors one after another.
For a moment, the entire parade ground was in an uproar. The crisp sound of metal colliding and the passionate shouts of the soldiers were intertwined, playing a blood-boiling war song.
The soldiers felt the changes brought about by the new armor, and their faces showed surprise and confidence that were difficult to conceal.
These armors are not only as light as a swallow, allowing them to move freely, but also as strong as iron walls and copper walls, providing them with unprecedented protection.
"This new armor is truly amazing!" one soldier exclaimed in amazement. "Putting it on makes me feel even more courageous and invincible."
"Yes, this armor is both light and strong. It is really a great helper for us on the battlefield." Another soldier also echoed.
However, some soldiers also made constructive suggestions on the new armor.
An experienced veteran said in a deep voice, "Although this armor has excellent protection, if you wear it for a long time in battle, I'm afraid it will still feel a bit stuffy and uncomfortable."
Another soldier nodded in agreement. "Yes, these armors are okay, but the joints aren't flexible enough, and they're a bit restrictive when moving quickly."
"I think we can add some padding on the inside of the armor. This will not only enhance comfort but also reduce fatigue from wearing it for a long time," suggested a careful soldier.
"Yes, we can also optimize the design of the joints so that the armor can protect us without affecting our flexibility and speed," another soldier added.
These suggestions soon reached the ears of Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji.
They stood on a high place, overlooking the entire square and taking in the soldiers' discussions.
Li Shimin smiled and said to Zhangsun Wuji, "Fuji, look, this is the effect I want.
Only by letting the soldiers experience the new armor themselves can they come up with the most practical suggestions for improvement.
I believe that through continuous improvement and optimization, these armors will become an invincible weapon for our Tang army."
Changsun Wuji also nodded in agreement and said, "Your Majesty is wise.
Only when the soldiers truly accept and like these new types of armor can they exert their greatest combat effectiveness on the battlefield.
It now appears that although these armors still have some shortcomings, they already possess extremely high potential and value."
At this moment, the voice of "Little Princess" came faintly from the side, "Do you think these nests don't know?"
"But these armors are provided to ordinary soldiers.
If we want to achieve mass production with the current level of technology, we naturally cannot achieve such precision."
Silent at this moment are Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji.
Just when the two were feeling deeply embarrassed, the confrontation drill in the square officially began.
Under the watchful eyes of Li Shimin, two teams of 500 cavalrymen in new and old armor rushed towards each other like tigers descending from the mountains.
As the cavalry of both sides approached rapidly, the sounds of war drums, shouts, and horse hooves intertwined into a deafening sound.
The new armor gleamed coldly in the sunlight, as if every soldier was wearing a layer of war god's armor.
The first to charge were those wearing new armor.
With the help of the lightness of their armor, their speed did not slow down at all, and they swept in like a silver whirlwind.
Although the opposing team was also well-equipped, they were still caught off guard by this sudden and fierce attack.
The protective capabilities of the new armor were fully demonstrated at this moment.
Amidst the flashing of swords and sabers, no matter whether it was the sharp slashing of swords or the swift stabbing of spears, it was difficult to cause substantial damage to these armors.
The soldiers felt the sense of security brought by the armor, their confidence increased greatly, and their offensive became more fierce.
However, the battle was not smooth sailing. Although the new armor provided excellent protection, some soldiers discovered its shortcomings during the fierce confrontation.
The lack of flexibility in the joints does affect their movements to a certain extent, especially when making quick turns or dodging attacks.
Despite this, the soldiers wearing the new armor were not discouraged.
Relying on their rich combat experience and tacit teamwork, they constantly adjusted their tactics and tried to make up for this shortcoming.
With their joint efforts, the situation on the battlefield gradually turned around.
Although the other team had the upper hand at first, as the battle progressed, they began to gradually feel the pressure brought by the new armor.
They found that no matter how fierce their attacks were, it was difficult to cause fatal damage to the opponent.
The opponent, relying on the lightness and strength of their armor, can always escape danger at the critical moment and launch a fatal counterattack.
The battle entered a white-hot stage.
Soldiers from both sides fought back and forth, each showing their strengths and bringing the performance of the new armor to its fullest.
The spectators in the square were also deeply attracted by the fierce battle. They held their breath and watched every change in the battle situation intently.
After a fierce battle, the side wearing new armor finally won.
Although there were no real casualties in this confrontation exercise, the performance of the new armor in actual combat was enough to amaze everyone.
Li Shimin and Zhangsun Wuji stood on a high place, overlooking the entire battlefield.
When they saw the amazing power of the new armor in actual combat, they couldn't help but smile with satisfaction on their faces.
"Your Majesty, the power of this new armor is truly extraordinary!" Zhangsun Wuji exclaimed. "With this armor, our Tang army will be invincible and unstoppable!"
Li Shimin nodded slightly, his eyes revealing determination and courage: "Indeed, these new armors will become another cornerstone of the prosperity of our Tang Dynasty.
It seems that the time has come to put my long-planned expedition to Goguryeo on the agenda." His tone revealed boundless expectations and confidence for the future.
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