Everyone looked at Qin Huaidao, their ears pricked up and their eyes filled with expectation.
Qin Huaidao looked at everyone and saw that they were all Li Er's confidants. He was not afraid of leaking secrets, so he organized his speech and said seriously: "Your Majesty, let's talk about the personnel first. There are five thousand in total, one person and two horses, including three thousand Turkic cavalry who are good at riding and shooting.
, Two Thousand Swordsmen and Shield Bearers, we must choose people who are good at riding horses and can withstand cold and frost."
"This configuration is not bad, but it is not easy to choose a sword and shield player who is good at riding and can withstand cold and frost. You may not be able to choose two thousand." Li Jing reminded.
Qin Huaidao wished he could bring two thousand Mo Dao troops, but it was impossible. The Tang Dynasty didn't have many troops. One thousand was a lion's mouth. Unexpectedly, he actually agreed and continued: "It doesn't matter if you are not good at riding, but you must resist.
Otherwise, you will freeze to death if you go up there. Secondly, you must prepare winter clothes. Ordinary winter clothes will not suffice and must be thickened. It is best to wear silk cotton clothes inside to keep warm, and wear thick winter clothes filled with wadding on the outside. Then there are battle armor, cowhide boots, and feet.
Wrap it in silk cotton."
After returning from the Qinling Mountains, Qin Huaidao finally realized the horror of not having warm clothes. There was no cotton in the Tang Dynasty, so cotton-padded clothes could not be made. The rich people wore clothes made of silk cotton, that is, silk, or wadding, which was old silk cotton.
They are refurbished, cleaned, and then used to make winter clothes. They are essentially silk products, which is what Qinjiazhuang wears.
"This is not difficult. The imperial court has ready-made ones. Five thousand sets are still available, but these alone are not enough. I, the North Leng, know this." Li Er reminded.
"If the court has enough winter clothes, each person can wear two sets of silk cotton clothes and trousers to keep warm." Qin Huaidao smiled bitterly and said, what can we do without cotton? The people are poor and cannot feed themselves. There is no surplus food to raise ducks and geese, otherwise they can harvest
Some wool is made into a down jacket, which can keep you warm even if it is simple.
If you can't keep warm, you can't go up. Li Er, a man who knows the military, understood the reason and nodded in agreement.
The troops are available, the clothes are available, and the rest is equipment. Qin Huaidao continued: "Your Majesty, I will design two things to ensure combat effectiveness. One is a horseshoe, which is made of iron bars and nailed to the horse's shoe, just like giving a horse shoe.
Wearing a pair of hard shoes, horseshoes not only protect the horseshoes, but also make the horseshoes grip the ground more firmly, which is beneficial for riding and driving. More importantly, you don’t have to worry about wearing out the horseshoes and wearing down the horses during long-distance raids.”
"What is a horseshoe?" Everyone looked at each other, having never heard of it.
Li Er was the emperor on horseback, and he knew the importance of war horses best. The Tang Dynasty was not short of horses, but the hoofs of countless war horses were worn out, and they could no longer go to the battlefield. If the horses' hoofs could be kept intact, their military value would be too great, and he suddenly became excited.
, looked at Li Jing.
Li Jing also knew the importance of horseshoes. If it could be solved, Datang's combat effectiveness could be doubled. He was no longer calm, and even his breathing became rapid. He stared at Qin Huaidao and asked: "Xiannephew, are you serious about this?"
"How dare you deceive your Majesty about such a big thing? You will know once you try it, just like wearing a pair of iron shoes, what will happen if it does not hinder walking?" Qin Huaidao said confidently.
"Then you dare to go anywhere and step on anything." Li Jing said with certainty. He instantly thought of the fearless scene of thousands of troops roaring past, and his blood boiled. He looked at Li Er and said excitedly: "Your Majesty,
If it is true as Huai Dao said, the Tang Dynasty would be able to have 100,000 more cavalry in a short time, and its combat power would be doubled, without fear of any challenge. This is a unique feat."
Of course Li Er knew it. He stared at Qin Huaidao and asked: "The horseshoes you mentioned really don't affect walking?"
"Your Majesty, if I have to talk about the impact, it is to make it easier for the war horses to walk. No matter whether it is thorns or rocks, it will not hurt or take effort." Qin Huaidao said seriously.
"Okay, if this thing really exists, I will remember your great contribution." Li Er said excitedly, making up his mind not to pursue it even if the Khitan came back from defeat. The merits and demerits would be equal to each other.
Qin Huaidao didn't know what Li Er was thinking, so he continued: "This thing is very easy to make and it doesn't cost much. Let Chen draw a picture, and the Ministry of Industry will soon make it into a real thing. You will know it at a glance."
"Don't be in a hurry. Let's go back to the Ministry of Industry and try it out in person. Tell us about your other tricks." Li Er interrupted, with a smile in his excited eyes. With this thing, the Tang Dynasty would have one hundred thousand more cavalry, or even more.
, I get excited just thinking about it.
"Back to Your Majesty, I know a repeating crossbow that can fire thirty arrows in a row." Qin Huaidao said solemnly.
"What, you know how to repeat the crossbow?" Li Er's expression changed, and his brows furrowed slightly. It was a deadly weapon on the battlefield, and even the imperial court didn't have it. Wouldn't it be terrible if there was any rebellious intention? No, go back and talk to Yu Zhang carefully, like this
Talents must win over the royal family, and this consort is a given.
Li Jing also changed his face. He thought it was enough to overestimate Qin Huaidao, but he didn't expect it was not enough. Fortunately, this guy was willing to take it out, otherwise the court would not tolerate it. He quickly asked: "I know that Zhuge's Liannu fired ten shots at a time and was later improved by Ma Jun."
, making it a fifty-arrow repeating crossbow with greater power, but because the production was complicated and the arrows used had to be specially made, it was not mass-produced and was later lost. Can your thirty-arrow repeating crossbow be the same?"
Qin Huaidao had never seen Ma Jun's improved repeating crossbow, but he knew that Zhuge's repeating crossbow was made for fun with his comrades when he was in the army. Later, it was improved into a thirty-arrow continuous crossbow, so he said: "I don't know if it is the same, this junior.
Originated from the "Secret Code of Observation of Things" written by pre-Qin warlocks."
Anyway, just push things that cannot be explained to the caves of pre-Qin warlocks.
"Let's go to the Ministry of Industry. This thing is too special and cannot be leaked." Li Er looked at Qin Huai and said.
Of course Qin Huaidao understood that if it were not for this war, he would never take it out, and quickly agreed: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I swear on my father's honor that I will never leak it."
The ancients valued trust and promises, and filial piety was the first priority. Swearing by one's ancestors is definitely a serious oath.
Li Er smiled with satisfaction: "A horseshoe and a thirty-bolt crossbow, each of them is of great significance. The contribution lies in the country. Don't worry, I will not be stingy with rewards."
Can things from later generations not be of great significance?
Qin Huaidao thought that he would send it out anyway, so he might as well give it away thoroughly and said: "Your Majesty, this crossbow has not been named yet, why not call it Zhenguan Crossbow, it sounds domineering."
"The thing is yours, how can I have this reputation?" Li Er smiled with satisfaction.
Li Jing smiled knowingly and said: "Your Majesty, this is a good name. If the child has a heart, why not let him fulfill it."
"I second my opinion, the Zhenguan crossbow sounds loud!" Fang Xuanling said with a smile.
Changsun Wuji also said: "I also think the name Zhenguan Nu is good. Master Qin's crossbow is a tribute to the country. After all, it is the saint who is wise and brave and has a keen eye for jade. He discovered Master Qin's thousand-mile horse and entrusted him with an important task. Now Qin
Your Majesty's return to the Holy One will surely become a good story, not to mention that Mr. Qin will soon be the Holy One's perfect son-in-law. A son-in-law should be filial to his elders, how can the elders bear to refuse?"
"Hahaha!"
Li Er became more and more satisfied. He had no objection or approval, but no one was a fool.
Qin Huaidao looked at Changsun Wuji. In terms of flattery skills, the important ministers around Li Er were really unmatched, so he didn't say anything.
The group left in a hurry and went straight to the Ministry of Industry.
Duan Lun, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and several officials from the Ministry of Industry were waiting at the door. After some greetings, Li Er said: "Duan Aiqing, Qin Fuyin is coming to do something. Please make arrangements."
"According to the order." Duan Lun agreed and looked at Qin Huaidao: "I wonder what Mr. Qin wants to do?"
"I've met Mr. Duan." Qin Huaidao said politely and added: "Some important items must be kept strictly confidential. Xiaguan will give you the drawings. I also asked Mr. Duan to make a sample to try first, if you can."
"No problem, where are the drawings?" Duan Lun agreed.
"If you need to paint now, please ask Mr. Duan to provide convenience."
"This is simple. Please move here, Your Majesty." Duan Lun looked at Li Er and saw Li Er nodding, so he led the way to his office. He asked Li Er to take the chief seat, and then settled in the other few seats.
The minister sat down, made tea for himself, and said: "Qin Fu Yin, the pen, ink, paper and inkstone are all on the desk, please help yourself."
"Thank you very much." Qin Huaidao came to the desk, spread out the paper, and picked up the brush. He didn't feel very good. He took a piece of charcoal on the brazier, broke it apart, and sharpened it. It became much easier to use it in three or two strokes.
Draw the horseshoe, mark the dimensions, and then draw the pattern of the repeating crossbow.
Not long after, a pattern of a repeating crossbow appeared on the paper. It was a three-dimensional rendering, and even the shadows were drawn. It was extremely lifelike. One look at the method showed crossbow arrows flying out, which was inexplicably chilling. Qin Huaidao did not stop and drew each component separately.
, mark the dimensions, and then draw the crossbow arrows, noting the key points and precautions for making.
After all the drawings were finished, Qin Huaidao clapped his hands and smiled with satisfaction as he looked at the drawings. He had not lost his craftsmanship.
"This painting is so lifelike, just like the real thing, it's incredible, even the painting saints are just like that." A voice sounded, it was Duan Lun who came over out of curiosity.
"Master Duan, this is a blueprint." Qin Huaidao corrected.
"Don't make any noise, let me enjoy it." Duan Lun interrupted.
After hearing the news, Li Er and others gathered around and were amazed when they saw the drawing. Fang Xuanling said: "I have never seen this kind of painting before, as if it came out of paper."
"Realistic and vivid, this is a brand new painting method." Changsun Wuji also praised.
Everyone is used to seeing two-dimensional paintings, but this is the first time to see this kind of three-dimensional painting, and it feels very novel.
Qin Huaidao reminded: "You should pay attention to the drawing itself, this is not a painting."
"drawing?"
Everyone was startled, and then realized that this was a drawing, not a painting, but they could only understand it roughly. They all looked at Duan Lun, and Li Er couldn't wait to ask: "Duan Aiqing, can you build it?"
"Going back to your Majesty, the size marks on it are clear, as well as the key points and precautions for forging. I have never seen such detailed and realistic drawings. They are just like paintings. If you still can't make them, I have no shame to stay in the Ministry of Industry. Please ask me
Your Majesty, please wait for a moment while I go make arrangements." Duan Lun said quickly.
"Remember to keep it secret. Once it is leaked, the nine tribes will be punished." Li Er warned.
Duan Lun was startled, and then realized that the drawing was not simple, and solemnly agreed: "I know what to do, please rest assured, Your Majesty."
"Go ahead, make the horseshoe first and let me take a look." Li Er waved his hand and returned to his original position to sit down.
Everyone gathered around and sat down again.
Qin Huaidao also came over. Li Er looked at Qin Huaidao with satisfaction: "I didn't expect that your painting skills are so good. Can you draw a portrait for me?"
"No problem, is there a reward?" Qin Huaidao agreed.
"You want a reward for painting my portrait? If you don't get the chance from others, hurry up and paint it." Li Er cursed angrily, who knows that he wants a reward every day.
Qin Huaidao was not happy and said: "Your Majesty, there is no reason why you should not be paid for work. You should pay some amount. It is just your intention. Let the humble ministers work in vain. If it spreads, it will damage the saint's benevolence."
"Let's talk about it after we finish painting."
"okay!"
Qin Huaidao returned to the desk and picked up a piece of rice paper. After thinking for a while, he changed it to a smaller one. Thinking that Li Er turned around and wanted to draw a larger one, he had to give up some blood. He was too stingy, so he spread out the rice paper.
Press it down and grind the charcoal into three types: coarse, medium and fine. Instruct Li Er to sit up straight and start drawing.
Everyone came up to watch curiously, and saw Qin Huaidao sketching out the outline in a few strokes, and then painted the eyes, slowly and carefully. Gradually, a pair of bright eyes appeared on the paper, as if they had spiritual energy.
With life, it seems to be alive, and I am amazed to see it.
Li Er heard the exclamation and wanted to know how the painting was. He wanted to come up and take a look. Qin Huaidao quickly shouted: "Your Majesty, don't move yet, otherwise you won't be able to paint."
After observing for a moment, Qin Huaidao continued to draw the nose, mouth, then ears, hair, etc. After the face was drawn, he began to draw the neck and clothes. The combination of thick and thin lines was elegant and smart. Everyone was so shocked that they forgot to speak.
After all the drawings were completed, everyone praised them.
Li Er hurriedly came up to take a look and was shocked - was this him?
Familiar appearance, familiar attire, a bit of intimacy in the majesty, especially those eyes, as if another person is looking at each other. This feeling is very unique and weird.
"It looks like, it's so similar, it's exactly the same." Fang Xuanling said sincerely.
Changsun Wuji also said: "My dear nephew, can you draw one for me so that I can hang it in the main hall? I would like to pay a thousand taels for the brushstrokes. How about that?"
Anyone who has a mine at home means he has money. If he asked for a thousand taels, Qin Huaidao was a little moved, but he did not express his position immediately. Instead, he looked at Li Er. Li Er didn't have any money on him. He took out a jade pendant and handed it over, saying with satisfaction: "I am very happy."
Satisfied, this is for you, but it’s a bit small, can you make it bigger?”
The jade pendant gifted by the Holy Spirit is absolutely priceless, but it is really priceless, because it cannot be sold, it can only be kept for family heirlooms, otherwise it would be disrespectful. Qin Huaidao has no interest in jewelry, jade and the like, so he might as well give money, but no
He was afraid that Li Er wouldn't even give him the jade pendant, so he took it and said with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward. Next time, be more prepared and paint a bigger picture!"
"Why, you still look unhappy, this is the finest mutton-fat jade." Li Er said dissatisfied.
"If you can't eat it and can't use it, it's better to reward him with some cloth and silk. The gold and silver are real." Qin Huaidao said bluntly.
Li Jing was startled. He was looking for death. He quickly scolded: "You are just making nonsense!"
"Quickly apologize to the Holy One!" Fang Xuanling was also frightened.
Li Er was also a little angry. He dared to be dissatisfied with the reward. Was he not afraid of death, or was he seeking death? Seeing Qin Huaidao's eyes clear, sincere and indifferent, he suddenly understood and said with a smile: "No need to make a fuss, I actually like Huaidao.
Be frank, be frank, speak out when you think of it, don’t be hypocritical, don’t be pretentious. The jade pendant is indeed a dead thing. What you like is a priceless treasure. What you don’t like is just a stone. It’s not as real as money, food, cloth and silk. Take the jade pendant first. I gave it to you, but I didn’t get it back.
The truth is, when you come back with victory, I will reward you well."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qin Huaidao agreed nonchalantly.
"Your Majesty, you cannot spoil this child, otherwise he will become lawless." Fang Xuanling said quickly.
"That's right, I will go back and discipline Brother Qin properly." Li Jing also said.
Qin Huaidao could see that Fang Xuanling and Li Jing were trying to help him smooth things over and plead for mercy. His heart warmed up and when he saw Duan Lun come in, he swallowed what he wanted to say.
"Is it done?" Li Er's eyes lit up and he stared at Duan Lun.
Duan Lun quickly showed off a few horseshoes in his hand, looked at Qin Huaidao and asked, "But this kind?"
Qin Huaidao took it over to see if the quality was good, so he nodded and said, "Can you bring over a war horse with some damaged hoofs and test it on the spot, so that your Majesty can rest assured?"
"Quickly, bring the war horse with the damaged hoof." Li Er urged, putting away the painting and handing it to Wang De.
Wang De quickly took it and put it away.
Not long after, a war horse was brought in. It was tiptoeing and had some difficulty walking. Qin Huaidao asked Duan Lun to find a hammer, nails and a stool, and pressed one of the horse's legs on the stool. He saw that the horse's hoof was somewhat deformed and cracked.
, he also found a tool that specializes in horseshoe repair, trimmed the horseshoes flat, and nailed the horseshoes on.
Everyone saw that the horses did not resist, and it was obvious that nailing them on would not hurt or damage the horses' hoofs. They all secretly breathed a sigh of relief and waited expectantly.
Not long after, horseshoes were nailed on all four hooves. Li Er got on his horse, ignored the obstruction, and rode the horse towards the spacious school field in front. As an emperor on horseback, Li Er's riding skills were not bad. Horseshoes were too important for others to try.
rest assured.
At first, Li Er felt that the war horse was running a little cautiously. The war horse was spiritual and was afraid of pain. Gradually, the war horse got the feeling and ran more steadily. It rushed directly onto the uneven road paved with stones and ran happily. Li Er was excited
He laughed loudly, patted the horse's neck and said, "Horse, you haven't run like this for a long time, have you?"
"Herod!"
The war horse neighed and stood tall, as if in response.
"Hahaha, let's go back!" Li Er was in a good mood. A war horse with some damaged hoofs was replaced with horseshoes, and it was as if it was not damaged. No, it ran more steadily than when it was not damaged. There were too many war horses with damaged hoofs in the Tang Dynasty.
, at this moment, Li Er saw one hundred thousand cavalry roaring away, and he was in a good mood.
After turning back, Li Er dismounted, looked at Qin Huaidao with satisfaction and said: "It's just a small horseshoe, but it solved a big problem that all dynasties have been unable to solve. With this thing, my Tang Dynasty will no longer have to worry about being without cavalry. This is a peerless achievement, I am very pleased, I will remember it for you first, and then I will reward you later."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qin Huaidao thanked him.
"Where's the Liannu?" Li Er looked at Duan Lun.
"It still takes some time." Duan Lun said quickly.
"How long will it take to make 5,000 pieces?" Li Er asked.
"At least two months, mainly because everyone is not familiar with the craft. It will be slow at the beginning. Once you are familiar with it, it will be much faster. It should be completed in two months." Duan Lun said quickly.
"Two months is too long, can it be faster?" Li Er asked.
"This..." Duan Lun looked embarrassed.
Qin Huaidao made an estimate and found that there were enough manpower and materials. One month would be enough. The Ministry of Industry had no shortage of craftsmen and materials. Why would it take two months? He suddenly thought of something and said, "Master Duan, can each person make one piece at a time?"
"Naturally, there are not many skilled craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry. It takes time to get familiar with it. This..."
Qin Huaidao interrupted: "Mr. Duan, you don't need to do it one by one, and you don't need to be an experienced hand. A novice can do it. It's too difficult and too slow for one person to master all the processes. It can be broken down. Each person is only responsible for one of the processes. Practice makes perfect. Very Not only can you master it quickly, but also do it quickly. One month is enough. If you have enough people, half a month will be enough."
"One person, one process, decomposition?" Duan Lun vaguely caught something, and his eyes lit up.
"That's right, one person is only responsible for one process. After completing it, he passes it to the next person, and the next person passes it to the next person. This repeats. By the last person, a repeating crossbow is ready, just like flowing water. I call this production method assembly line production, Mr. Duan can give it a try." Qin Huaidao explained.
Duan Lun was in charge of the engineering department, so he was naturally impressive. After hearing the explanation, his eyes suddenly lit up and he said happily: "Master Qin, this method is wonderful. One person is only responsible for one process. Not only can he learn quickly, but he can also keep it secret. Practice makes perfect, and the faster you do it, the faster you will do it." , maybe it can be completed in a month.”
"Hahaha, not bad." Li Er patted Qin Huaidao on the shoulder with satisfaction. This kind of intimate action is not something most people can enjoy. This is the real Jian Zai Di Xin.
When everyone saw this scene, they were all happy for Qin Huaidao and also happy for Qin Qiong.
Duan Lun suddenly said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry is vacant, and I recommend Mr. Qin."
"You recommend... the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry?" Li Er was a little surprised.
"If Mr. Qin is not willing, I am willing to give way." Duan Lun said seriously: "The assembly line manufacturing method can not only be used for Liannu, but also for other products. It will completely solve the problem of insufficient production of the Ministry of Industry, and even the quality will be improved. It is a great achievement, and future generations will imitate it. This skill will last forever. The horseshoes and crossbows Master Qin brought out are even more exquisite, surpassing those of his predecessors. I feel ashamed and willing to give in to those who are better."
"No!" Fang Xuanling became anxious when he heard this, and said quickly: "Your Majesty, Huai Dao is better at managing the world and benefiting the people. He should stay in the Ministry of Household Affairs. The court is short of food and silver, so Huai Dao is needed even more."
Li Er looked at Fang Xuanling, then at Duan Lun, and suddenly realized that he still underestimated Qin Huaidao's ability. Thinking that he was about to become his son-in-law, he suddenly felt proud of having the world's best among his own, and felt very happy.
Li Jing saw that Li Er wanted to express his position. How could such a great talent be left in the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs? He should go to the Ministry of War, but he had no real military exploits and it was difficult to recommend him. He quickly persuaded him: "Your Majesty, it is better to wait for a while and wait for something big."
Let’s make a decision later.”
There were too many people around him, so Li Jing did not dare to directly say something like "wait for the Khitan to succeed in the battle".
Li Er understood the idea and suddenly remembered that Li Jing had said more than once that Qin Huaidao was proficient in the art of war and everyone praised him. No one in the world had ever been praised like this by Li Jing, otherwise he would not have agreed to let Qin Huaidao lead the army to Khitan.
If we can really capture Khitan...
He is not only an all-rounder in civil and military affairs, but also a peerless genius and all-rounder that will not be born for thousands of years.
Thinking of the gap between the old and new military generals in the DPRK, Li Er became more determined to let Qin Huaidao give it a try. If he failed, the loss would not be big. Once he succeeded, the Tang Dynasty would have one more general and the military would have no worries.
Thinking of this, Li Er decided to wait for a while and wait for the Khitan before talking. He immediately said: "Duan Aiqing, quickly follow Huai Dao's assembly line production method. I will give you a month at most to make five thousand repeating crossbows and one hundred thousand crossbows."
Horseshoes, what else do you need?" He looked at Qin Huaidao after saying this.
Qin Huaidao said quickly: "One million matching crossbow arrows."
"Is there any problem?" Li Er looked at Duan Lun.
Duan Lun made a quick calculation and said: "It should be no problem if I return to the Holy Spirit. I haven't tried the assembly line yet, so I'm not sure, but I promise to mobilize all the manpower to go all out and produce day and night."
"As long as we have enough manpower and materials, we can produce two million pieces a month." Qin Huaidao said confidently. The assembly line seems simple, but the productivity is really terrible.