When the three of them returned to Tikhlog Fort, it was completely dark.

That night, Xie Feng held a lively banquet in the castle to grandly welcome the new member Corullo. Everyone seemed very enthusiastic, and even Fernand couldn't wait to get Corullo to gamble a few times - the old member

Everyone knew that Fernand often had trouble with gambling, and they were unwilling to play with him. But Corullo refused Fernand's invitation very politely, and Fernand sat alone in the corner very sadly and depressed.

Playing with coins.

Judy's craftsmanship was as satisfying as usual, and Corullo also gradually let go of the shadows in his heart in such a lively atmosphere and integrated into the new family. Xie Feng was also very satisfied with this appearance.

, kept toasting with people at the table.

After drinking for three rounds and everyone was 70% full, Corullo had stopped holding the knife and fork in his hand - he knew that a healthy diet means eating no more than 70% full, and at the same time he was urging everyone to stop eating -

—Of course, Effie couldn't persuade her.

Ali also stopped eating. After drinking a glass of wine, he approached Xie Feng and said, "Xie Feng, the 'Fire Dragon 2' was just developed this afternoon. Do you want to take a look?"

Xie Feng drank all the wine in the glass and said, "Oh? It was quite fast this time? I remember that the "Fire Dragon One" seemed to take almost two weeks."

Ali smiled and said: "'Fire Dragon One' was developed from scratch, while 'Fire Dragon Two' was slightly improved on the basis of 'Fire Dragon One'. Of course, there is a big difference in time."

Xie Feng nodded and said, "Well, take me to see it now." After saying that, he followed Ali and left the seat.

More than a dozen torches were lit on the playground of Tikhlog Fort. In the center of the fire was a newly developed "Fire Dragon II" crossbow. While listening to Ali's introduction, Xie Feng turned around and looked at the ballista.

Taishin Crossbow Cart. Based on the "Fire Dragon One", this "Fire Dragon II" has several more axes, which can flexibly rotate and adjust its position. In this way, the problem of aiming is well solved.

In addition, the conversion from a crossbow cart to a crossbow gun is more convenient. Open a few mechanisms and lift it up, and a crossbow cart will immediately turn into a crossbow gun. To switch from the transportation state to the combat preparation state, just need

In just a few seconds. Moreover, when the "Fire Dragon 2" is in a combat-ready state, it is not completely fixed. It can also move while fighting by opening a small mechanism and then moving relatively slowly.

Purpose.

Seeing Xie Feng nodding while looking at it, Ali smiled and said: "How is it, Xie Feng? This 'Fire Dragon II' is much more powerful, isn't it? Just like your catchphrase... How do you say it? Oh yes! Awesome!"

Xie Feng nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Very good, now it is quite powerful as field equipment. But..."

Ali glared and said: "But what?" Usually "but" is followed by bad words. Ali was very nervous. Is there any shortcomings in a work that has been produced with such painstaking efforts?

Xie Feng saw Ali's nervousness and said with a smile: "Haha, don't be nervous, I just think there is something that can be done better."

Ali wiped the sweat from his face and said, "Please tell me."

Xie Feng smiled and said: "This series of crossbows is called 'Fire Dragon', right?"

Ali nodded and said, "Well, it was your name."

Xie Feng said: "Since it is called 'Fire Dragon', how can it not have 'Fire'?"

Ali said: "You mean...get some rockets?...Well, if you fight in the wilderness, rockets can indeed achieve good results."

Xie Feng shook his head and said: "The use of rockets is too narrow... Have you ever heard of gunpowder?"

After listening to Xie Feng's words, Ali thought for a moment, and then frowned and said: "Gunpowder... I'm not familiar with it. I seem to have heard some travelers from the far east talk about this stuff. It is said that it can produce very powerful explosions - but I

Never seen that before.”

Xie Feng scratched his head and thought for a while, then said: "I remember that the formula of that thing seems to be quite simple. Saltpeter, sulfur, charcoal. Well, just these three raw materials. As for the portion, it seems to be one part sulfur, two parts saltpeter,

Three parts of charcoal... It seems like this. I have almost forgotten high school chemistry... Well, I mean I have also heard what travelers from the East said. It is probably like this. You can go back and study it yourself.

.”

Ali was stunned for a moment after hearing this. He quickly found a branch on the ground and scribbled down the gunpowder formula that Xie Feng just mentioned. Then he stared blankly at the words written on the dirt. After all, Ali was just an engineer, not an engineer.

Chemists, after all, it is difficult to understand the secret of this gunpowder. Xie Feng could only pat Ali on the shoulder and said: "Think about it slowly, and go to the village to find the craftsmen to study together tomorrow." After saying this, Xie Feng

So he walked back. Halfway through, he turned around and shouted: "Ali?"

"Huh?" Ali raised his head, looked at Xie Feng blankly, and asked, "What's the matter?"

Xie Feng said: "Do you still have the design drawings of 'Fire Dragon One'?"

Ali said: "This must be kept. Even if the development of the 'Fire Dragon' series crossbow vehicle reaches number 100, the original design will still be retained. This is the habit of any engineer."

Xie Feng nodded and said: "That's good, maybe after a while you will allocate part of the labor force to start producing 'Fire Dragon One'."

Ali was puzzled: "Isn't the Fire Dragon One very crude? Why produce this?"

Xie Feng smiled and said: "Come and sell. We should always keep the new products for our own use, and the products of the older generation can be sold to the Nord lords. When the 'Fire Dragon Three' is developed, the 'Fire Dragon Two' will be sold

To the Kingdom of Nord, and the 'Fire Dragon One' will be oriented to the market across the continent. In this way, while making money, we can also ensure our own safety and interests. Of course, the premise is that you can ensure that the design drawings are not leaked to anyone else." said

After finishing, Xie Feng turned around and left again. Ali was left standing there and kept sighing: "This young man has a good idea!"

Early the next morning, Xie Feng took Corullo and some soldiers to separate half of the "Fire Dragon One" ballista stored in the castle and escorted it to Sageson.

In Sargerson's castle, in the Lord's Hall, Xie Feng met Princess Christina again.

Kristina still has that confident and charming smile, and she still wears that white and flawless princess dress.

Kristina looked at the five ballistas placed next to Xie Feng, smiled and said, "I guess you have something important to discuss with me today."

Xie Feng also smiled and said: "Yes, the first batch of products of the factory I opened has come out."

Kristina looked at the five ballistas and asked: "Are these ballistas?"

Xie Feng said: "Yes. If you want to buy it, Xiao Ke, I will give you a 20% discount. If you can help me sell this crossbow to other lords, I will sell it at a 10% discount, and the remaining 10% of the purchase price will be

Think of it as a kickback from you."

Kristina smiled and recalled with some emotion: "When I first met you, you were so poor that you had to fight in the arena to earn a living. I didn't expect that in just a few months, you would start your own business.

And he even put his ideas on my head."

Xie Feng smiled and said: "You can't say that, I'm just sharing the benefits with you. Maybe you can get a lot of profits by taking the kickbacks." He was about to let Corullo sell this "Fire Dragon" to Christina.

When asked about the advantages of "No. 1", Kristina waved her hand and said: "We will talk about the business later. When you come to me this time, you don't just want to sell your products to me, right?"

Xie Feng smiled and said: "May I ask what the country's current foreign policy plans are towards the Kingdom of Virginia?"

Kristina also smiled and said: "Good guy, how dare a mere mercenary leader come to inquire about state secrets?"

Xie Feng said: "I just want to make some suggestions."

Christina said: "Oh? Tell me?"

Xie Feng then revealed Aethelrod's plan in full. Xie Feng still trusted Kristina, so he didn't have to hide anything - except for the secrets of his life.

After listening to Xie Feng's plan with a smile, Christina asked: "So you plan to lead your few troops, plus your sworn brothers, to fight against the cavalry of the Kujit Khanate?"

Xie Feng nodded.

Christina smiled again, still charming, and asked: "Have you ever fought a cavalry?"

Xie Feng said honestly: "No."

Kristina asked again: "Then do you know what the concept of cavalry is to infantry?"

Xie Feng thought for a while and said: "Nemesis."

Kristina looked at Xie Feng's face with interest and said, "Are you ready to die on the battlefield so soon?"

Xie Feng said: "This is what I have thought about. Fighting Kujit is just a formality. As long as I represent the identity of the Nord Kingdom, I will lead the soldiers to the front line twice to give King Yarogerk of Virginia a step forward.

Just to save face, we can reach a truce agreement smoothly. As for how to defeat Kujit, let’s leave it to the Kingdom of Vigia, which has cavalry and powerful archers.”

Kristina said: "Do you think the Kujit Khanate will really let you go because you are just a formalist?"

Xie Feng said: "If a fight really breaks out, I can just run away. If I can't be beaten, why can't I hide?"

Christine shook her head and said: "Xie Feng, you are thinking too simplistically. You are representing the Kingdom of Nord this time. If you escape from the battle, it will have a negative impact on the national prestige of our Kingdom of Nord."

Small impact.”

Xie Feng said: "Then what should I do? I can't fight, but I can't escape. Do you want me to die or something? Or can you send a few lords with experience in cavalry combat to go with me?"

Kristina said helplessly: "The lords also have deep grievances against the Kingdom of Virginia. They wish they could immediately send troops to attack Virginia. How can they be willing to help Virginia repel the enemy?"

Xie Feng sighed and said: "So I still have to fight. Although I have no experience in fighting cavalry, Brother Aetherrod's subordinates do. Although it is said that I am leading the troops, it is just a gimmick. In fact,

I just followed them around, the real leader is Brother Aethelrod's subordinates. How to fight is their business, I just need to ensure that I don't die."

Kristina smiled and said: "Okay, then I don't care about you. I also agree with the peace negotiation, and I think my father will not object. You can just go - as long as you don't embarrass our Nord Kingdom."

Xie Feng nodded and said: "I will try my best on this...well, I mean I will do my best."

Kristina turned her head to the five ballistas again and said, "Now, just sell your ballistas to me."

Xie Feng nodded again and glanced at Corullo who was on the side. Corullo understood, and immediately pulled a ballista over and introduced the characteristics of the "Fire Dragon One" to Kristina non-stop.

On the way back, Xie Feng had an order form for 0 "Fire Dragon No. 1" crossbows in his hand, as well as a money bag containing 500 dinars - now a deposit for 0 crossbows.

While playing with his money bag, Xie Feng asked Corullo: "Hey, Lao Luo, do you think our 'Fire Dragon One' is too cheap if it only costs 1,500 dinars each?" Xie Feng originally

The price I had in mind was around 000 dinars.

Corullo smiled and said: "You don't just sell one batch of this crossbow."

Xie Feng asked: "What do you mean?"

Corullo explained: "The purpose of setting a slightly lower price at the beginning is to promote this crossbow vehicle quickly. Only if it is cheap, will people buy it. By then, most lords will have bought your crossbow vehicle.

, it’s equivalent to having a well-known name there. When your ‘Fire Dragon II’ is launched on the market in the future, more people will be attracted to buy it. At that time, we can consider raising the price.”

Xie Feng patted his head and said, "Oh! I know, this is called a 'promotional price', right?"

Corullo said: "Huh? What is a 'promotional price'? But it seems to be somewhat interesting."
Chapter completed!