Yun Zhe thought that hearing the news that the Aruru people were preparing to attack was the worst thing that had ever happened, but the truth was far from over. While Yun Zhe was analyzing the problems with this attack for Serena, Blake also rushed over and told them an even more shocking piece of news: just yesterday, Giancarlos and Duke Field had also fought a battle at the border.
The result, naturally, was another resounding victory for the Duke of Field. However, the reason Black rushed over so hastily was that in this war, the Duke of Field employed a shocking type of cavalry—heavy cavalry. Not the meager, cobbled-together heavy cavalry force he had used against Belvallos, but a force of over a thousand riders, all clad in heavy armor.
“A single charge tore apart their tightly packed infantry phalanx. From the moment the heavy cavalry entered the battle to the final victory, it took less than two hours. Twice the size of the Duke of Fields’s forces,” Blake exclaimed dramatically, “and they were gone in an instant…”
Serena suddenly turned to look at Yun Zhe, "Yun Zhe, if I remember correctly, this idea should be yours, right..."
Yun Zhe scratched his head and gave an awkward laugh. "I didn't expect to be this good. It was just a temporary measure... a temporary measure..."
Serena gave a soft hum, "Then you must have a way to break it, right?"
Yun Zhe couldn't quite figure out Serena's thought process for a moment, but he still said what he was thinking: "Heavy crossbows and spears can handle it, but heavy crossbows are the best, they'll definitely work."
Blake suddenly remembered the heavy crossbow Yun Zhe had mentioned earlier that day and couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, "Did he already know all along?"
"Heavy crossbow?" Serena tapped her fingers on the table. "Can we sit down?"
Yun Zhe and Blake exchanged a glance, and Blake cleared his throat. "In fact, earlier today, we had already asked craftsmen to build heavy crossbows."
Serena's eyes lit up. "When will it be finished? I want to go and see it."
Blake was taken aback. "It's still in the experimental stage. I'll have the craftsmen speed it up."
"Hurry up and get it done. They've just won, and they'll definitely come looking for trouble," Serena said confidently. After all, if she were in the Duke of Field's shoes, she would definitely take advantage of the heavy cavalry's momentum to get back at them for the defeat at the border.
This time, Blake couldn't help but glance at Yun Zhe. Although he was unwilling, he could only place his hopes on Yun Zhe. However, he simply couldn't bring himself to make the request, especially in front of Serena.
Yun Zhe sighed inwardly, wondering why he had suddenly become so understanding.
"I'll go take a look tonight. After all, it was my idea, so maybe it can speed things up a bit, probably."
Yun Zhe's understanding nature moved Blake, making him momentarily wonder if he had indeed misunderstood Yun Zhe. But his感动 (feeling touched) was fleeting before he began to ponder again: Yun Zhe was so loyal, so what did he really want?
At this moment, Blake was unaware that Yun Zhe had already agreed to the reduction of territory; otherwise, he might not have felt even a moment of gratitude, but would have been even more vigilant.
With the matter settled, the two were about to say goodbye to Serena when Serena stopped them and asked them to have dinner with her and Xixi.
The atmosphere at the family dinner was pleasant, and Yun Zhe and Blake had a rare exchange. Although they differed in their views on many things, this conversation at the dinner table led them to a consensus: while the other might dislike them, it was merely a difference in political opinion, not a matter of character. Especially after learning that Yun Zhe had relinquished half of his fiefdom in exchange for taking over the affairs of the Berknir Mercenary Group, Blake unusually showed Yun Zhe respect.
Yun Zhe was naturally pleased that Blake thought that way. However, his mind was still more focused on the giant crossbow at the time.
After finishing his meal, Yun Zhe said goodbye to Black and headed straight for the blacksmith's shop. He planned to tell the blacksmith, McClane, some details he knew about crossbows that evening. Of course, there was something even more important: he needed to quickly inform Gerald about the Berknell mercenary group.
So when he arrived at McClen's workplace, he explained some details about the crossbow, especially the arrowheads. Yun Zhe noticed that crossbows and bows of that era all used the same method: the arrowhead was attached to a wooden shaft. This type of arrowhead had extremely low armor-piercing efficiency. Therefore, he suggested that McClen insert the crossbow bolt directly into the wooden shaft, which would be much more effective.
Half-believing, half-doubting, McClen quickly forged several crossbows. Although the distance was much closer, the lethality was indeed a qualitative leap, just as Yun Zhe had said.
An extremely excited McClenon no longer questioned Yun Zhe's suggestions, or rather, he no longer disliked Yun Zhe's interference in his research design.
"After all, I use crossbows frequently, so I can really feel that sense of powerlessness when armor cannot be penetrated. In fact, if you talk to the soldiers who fight on the front lines often, you will also come to the same conclusion."
“No, no, no,” McClane repeatedly gestured to Yun Zhe not to be modest, “They won’t suspect the problem is with the arrowheads, they’ll just blame me for cutting corners. Hahaha, is that how it is? Hahaha.” McClane had solved the armor problem in one fell swoop, and for a moment he couldn’t stop laughing.
“Actually, the shape of a bow tip can also be used well for crossbow bolts. Although the conical tip is simple, its lethality is limited,” Yun Zhe continued.
"Indeed, I have some arrows here. I'll try them one by one. By the way, that crossbow bolt you mentioned that can shoot horses, I'm afraid one person can't operate it, so I'm thinking of putting it on a small cart. But loading it that way might be even more difficult."
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