Chapter 148 Zhao Lingmeng Restarts the Research on Inner Armor
"You don't understand. I guess the emperor can't even afford a pound of this tea now. Do you think I'm excited?" Lord Jin looked at Zhao Lingmeng and General Liu with a look that said you two are wasting food.
"So little." Zhao Lingmeng just thought the tea tasted good, but she didn't expect the emperor to be so thoughtful.
The Emperor didn't really care about any of this. For an emperor whose borders were constantly unstable, he certainly didn't care much for something as elegant and time-consuming as tea tasting. What he wanted most right now were weapons, food, and talented people.
So when the secret guard said that Zhao Lingmeng liked to use good tea leaves to make milk tea, he kept the tea leaves that were offered as tribute first for the harem, and gave the rest to Zhao Lingmeng as a reward.
Lord Jin nodded affirmatively. Looking at Zhao Lingmeng's clueless expression, he knew that people's joys and sorrows were not the same.
"Then, Your Highness, do you still mean what you said?" Lord Jin looked at Princess Funing with amusement. He thought she would regret it. But Zhao Lingmeng just nodded nonchalantly. "Yes, I still have a lot."
Lord Jin could only give Zhao Lingmeng a gesture that said you are so powerful.
"Let's get down to business! Have you two adults arranged what we discussed yesterday?" Zhao Lingmeng brought the topic back seriously.
"Everything has been arranged. Your Highness's idea was the best. We went to check it out early this morning, and it's really much more efficient. The parts are becoming more and more standardized, and everyone's production speed is getting faster and faster."
When it came to business, Lord Jin was very serious and reported everything he knew. Although the emperor hadn't explicitly ordered Princess Funing to take charge of these matters, Princess Funing held the highest status and possessed the best skills. It was definitely better for her to be in charge.
After hearing what Lord Jin said, Zhao Lingmeng nodded with satisfaction. She was still satisfied with this speed.
"Your Highness, do you have any further instructions? Also, regarding personnel matters, which individuals do you require?" These matters were usually handled by General Liu, while Lord Jin was primarily responsible for weapons research. So General Liu also wanted to inquire about future work.
"General Liu, you will be in charge of these matters from now on. Just call me Your Highness, especially when there are many people around." Zhao Lingmeng was also taking precautions for the future. If someone leaked the information, the "Highness" could be another princess. After all, those outsiders certainly didn't know her background.
"Yes." General Liu and Lord Jin agreed immediately.
Seeing how easygoing the two adults were, Zhao Lingmeng's worries about future cooperation instantly lessened. Then, Zhao Lingmeng handed the stack of drawings to Master Jin.
"Here are some designs for hand crossbows. There are five or six different styles. Take a look at them and have them made quickly. Test which ones work best, and then send them to the front lines."
When Lord Jin and General Liu heard what Zhao Lingmeng said, they felt as if they had received a treasure. They said solemnly, "We, the soldiers on the front lines, would like to thank Her Royal Highness Princess Funing."
"No need. I am also a Jing countryman and have been protected by these soldiers on the front line. It is my honor to be able to do something for them now.
Then, I want to research a new type of inner armor, so I need some people who have experience in this area and are obedient. The key is obedience. I don't like people who take advantage of their seniority and give orders without following my instructions."
"Your Highness, what do you think of me?" Upon hearing Zhao Lingmeng's interest in researching inner armor, Lord Jin immediately offered his services. He had been doing this for years, with little progress, and he would be delighted to collaborate with Princess Funing.
"I welcome you, Lord Jin, but are you able to handle it? Can those people survive without your command?"
From Zhao Lingmeng's personal perspective, she welcomes Lord Jin very much. He has a lot of experience and can keep the situation under control, and he can also help her manage people. Moreover, after spending the past two days together, she feels that Lord Jin's personality is still easy to get along with.
"I can handle it, I'm sure I can. Your Highness, just give me your instructions when the time comes." Lord Jin first actively agreed to this matter, and then he put on a flattering look, "General Liu"
General Liu could only put down the teacup helplessly, "Old Man Jin, if you have something to say, just say it. I'm not used to you being like this!"
"It's nothing serious. I just want you to help me manage the people under me. I owe you a favor. How do you do it?"
"Not so good!" General Liu's rejection was so clean and clear! He really didn't want to care about those weirdos under Lord Jin. They were talented, but they also had weird tempers.
He had been worried that the new Princess Funing might have a bad temper, but it turned out she had a perfectly good temper! She was practically the most normal-tempered weapon designer he had ever met. That was why he didn't want to deal with that group of people.
"When the inner armor is made, I will give you one as a gift." Lord Jin has invested a lot of money to participate in this project.
General Liu wouldn't fall for Old Man Jin's trick! Although he was tempted, Old Man Jin hadn't figured it out in all these years. Even if he could figure it out this time, it would definitely be the credit of His Highness, and then Lord Jin would definitely not be able to make the final decision.
"Can you make the decision?" General Liu looked at him provocatively.
Lord Jin thought about it and felt that he might not be able to make the decision, so he could only look at Zhao Lingmeng pitifully.
Zhao Lingmeng really wanted to dig up the gold and work for her, so she could only endorse him and said, "Okay! I'll make the decision. I'll give you the second piece of the finished product when the time comes."
"That's fine. With Your Highness's words, I will take care of the affairs here for the time being. You just focus on your research." General Liu was very satisfied with the second explanation given to him, because he guessed that the first thing would definitely be sent back to Yuanjing.
So he happily took over the job. He was free anyway, so it might be okay to take care of some of the things.
"Hmph, Liu Guangtou, you won't release the eagle until you see the rabbit." Lord Jin could only say this arrogantly to give himself a way out.
"Then the two of you, please go down and make arrangements! I won't keep you for lunch. Master Jin, we'll start this afternoon, and you can arrange the relevant personnel by then." Zhao Lingmeng felt that there was so much to do that there was no time for such a trivial task as eating together. Everyone should just separate and get busy!
"We will take our leave!" When General Liu and Lord Jin heard what His Highness said, they immediately stood up, bowed, and left.
Zhao Lingmeng was thriving, and the Princess Yuanjing's residence pretended she was still there. Fortunately, Zhao Lingmeng hadn't been fond of going out or attending banquets in recent years, so no one would suspect her absence. But the three little ones were terribly worried.
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