Everyone was shocked. This kind of invention, which was unprecedented and probably unprecedented, would be so disliked by Jiang Ning?

Pang Qingyun took the crossbow that Jiang Ning took off, studied it carefully, and finally asked: "Master, this... is very good..."

Jiang Ning waved his hand, signaling the blacksmith to continue working on their work, while he took the crossbow and walked towards the carpenter's house.

"Bang..." Jiang Ning threw the crossbow onto the table in the hall and pressed it with both hands. Second Qianxun, Guan Sheng, Pang Qingyun and Zhao Lixuan, who was fully responsible for the place, and six carpenters gathered around.

These carpenters are all a little arrogant. They boast that the number of artifacts they make is not more than a thousand, but more than five hundred. They are absolutely confident in their craftsmanship.

Why is Lord Jiang dissatisfied? It can only be said that there is something wrong with the drawings.

"Sir, this... was made according to what you said, one to one. Didn't you also try it? The effect is good..." One of the leading carpenters spoke.

He is a little older and is obviously the leader among the six carpenters. His name is Liubai, and he is known as Sixth Brother. His carpentry skills are outstanding among Luoyang, and even better than those in Hangzhou.

Nothing less.

At this moment, since Jiang Ning wants to carry out this matter to the end, the things he makes must withstand the test of war. Whether it is his attitude towards craftsmen or towards this crossbow, he has completely changed from the previous casual attitude.

What was used for self-defense has turned into a matter of striving for excellence.

"No, I'm not saying that you are not doing well." Jiang Ning said expressionlessly, "I am saying that you can do better."

"Do better?" Liubai frowned slightly.

"Yes, it can be done better." Jiang Ning nodded solemnly: "The weight is okay but the arrow is too weak. The arrow must be made of pure iron and the lethality must be strong."

"The edges and corners of the arrow box should be wrapped with iron sheets to facilitate reuse..."

"You can add an adjustable support point at the end and wrap it with cotton cloth to reduce the backlash..."

"The arrow box is too small. We can consider using a double alternation method. At least fifteen more arrows can be added..."

"The beef tendon below doesn't work. Try it. How many times will it get stuck? How can you prevent it? Should you replace the tendon or find another substitute? What if you use a spring? I'm asking them to make this kind of thing.

But it requires a machine tool, that is, a large machine, which is still in the conceptual and experimental stages."

Jiang Ning rattled off a dozen questions at once, but from the performance point of view, this crossbow has indeed shown very good performance. However, we need to consider the long term. It took six people more than ten days to build it.

One handful, what if it is produced in batches?

How many craftsmen are needed?

Jiang Ning knows very well that since the Tang Dynasty, China's scientific and technological level has been in a state of stagnation, not because of a lack of inventions, but because the population base is too large, leading those in power to think that as long as people can accomplish things, there will be no

It is necessary to use other substitutes. This is true for farming, transportation, and even war. The pursuit of weapons does not care about being sharper.

The population base is large. If one person cannot do it, then two people will do it. If two people do not work, then ten people will do it. Although it is feasible to use pure number of people to replace the improvement of work efficiency, it seriously hinders the use of utensils.

"I told them that there are only seven people. No matter what method is used, they must build things. If they are built, they will be rewarded heavily, just like you today." Jiang Ning said: "This crossbow arrow has now taken a prototype and can be carried out.

If you make further improvements, I will send fifty taels of silver to each of your homes as a bonus."

Jiang Ning looked at Zhao Lixuan and said: "You are responsible for this matter, and before the end of this month, we must come up with a set of reward and punishment regulations. Those who have merit will be rewarded, and those who make mistakes will be punished. Naturally, this reward can be their own, but most of them are still

It benefits their children and families, do you understand?"

Zhao Lixuan has never done such a thing. Although he is now under the management of Guan Sheng and Pang Qingyun, he is not very familiar with them. Sometimes he wonders why it is not him who is in charge, but in the past ten days, Pang Qingyun and Guan Qingyun have been in charge.

He had some experience in defeating two people in Kung Fu, and the attitude of humbly asking for advice was not something he could possess. Coupled with Jiang Ning's strength, it made him feel uncomfortable from time to time.

But he was respectful to the Second Thousand Thousand Xun, because the Second Thousand Thousand Xun was first-rate in terms of ability and kung fu.

But it happened that this second Qianxun obeyed Jiang Ning's words and had no intention of resisting at all. He had no choice but to see Jiang Ning come up with so many flaws with just this crossbow arrow today. He also looked at Jiang Ning with a different eye. This can be regarded as

The first task Jiang Ning gave him.

He even had a hunch that if he didn't do a good job, Jiang Ning would probably demote him, because under Jiang Ning, there were all useful people, just like these seven blacksmiths and six carpenters.

To find a way to complete the task, find a way from the equipment.

"Yes..." Zhao Lixuan raised his hands and said yes.

But I heard Er Qianxun say: "This place is very critical. If you have any questions or difficulties, just tell me."

Zhao Lixuan was slightly startled and nodded hurriedly.

"Huh... Since everyone has been busy for half a month, I have also studied hot pot these days. Tonight, everyone will not go home until they are drunk." Jiang Ning laughed, but he changed his seriousness from before.

"Hot pot?" Everyone scratched their heads, what is that?

Erqianxun tugged on Jiang Ning's sleeve: "Sir, have you found a place?"

Jiang Ning shook his head: "Everything is ready-made. I also checked the taste of Luoyang. It's a bit heavier than the taste in the south. I think it's either spicy or clear soup. I'll use these two. But is it a place? Haha

, Luoyang is a place where land is at a premium, and it’s really hard to find a good location.”

"But let the brothers have a try today. As long as you work hard, you don't have to worry about money." Jiang Ning smiled: "I have already sent people to buy things. Let's eat here when we get back."

Qianxun nodded, Zhao Lixuan and the people around him were dumbfounded. Before Jiang Ning came, the second Qianxun was in charge of the entire Jing'an Division. That kind of ruthlessness and coldness was well known to everyone in the Jing'an Division.

.

But what is the situation now?

Like a young girl, she tugged on Jiang Ning's sleeves, and the watery look in her eyes was simply unbelievable...

"Sir... there is a little girl looking for you. She seems to be from a wealthy family." A man ran over from the door and shouted to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning walked out and saw the daughter with a ponytail and a jade hairpin. She had a graceful figure and a handsome face. She had a small cherry mouth and big apricot eyes. She was a real beauty.

Erqianxun then went out. When he saw this woman, he knelt down and said: "See the princess..."

When the people around him saw this, they realized that the girl in front of them was the young princess of the dynasty, Xia Silu, and they hurriedly knelt down and worshiped on the ground. Jiang Ning, on the other hand, seemed particularly awkward.

Jiang Ning cupped his hands and said, "See the princess..."

Behind them, Pang Qingyun, Guan Sheng and Zhao Lixuan were shocked. They didn't know where Jiang Ning got the courage.

Even if you are from the third rank, you have to kneel down...

But Xia Silu's next behavior shocked everyone.
Chapter completed!