"Then what do you mean, how many spears should be made and who should use them?"
"Do you know how much iron will be wasted to make a new batch of weapons?"
"And how long does it take to make so many new weapons?"
Xie Xuan looked at Wang Mi as if he were looking at a little baby. He didn't know anything about military affairs. As expected, he only knew how to talk about war on paper.
Although Lao Xie is a decent person, he still knows the secrets of keeping things in mind. He is clearly thinking about something else, but what he says is very beautiful.
Wang Mi calmed down his expression and sat upright. What Xie Xuan said was not unreasonable. The production capacity in ancient times was limited, and could even be said to be very poor.
There is a lack of pig iron, a lack of craftsmen, a lack of everything. In this era, anyone who can forge iron, build walls, or even make candles are precious craftsmen and are the objects of competition for the armies of all parties.
It is indeed unrealistic to eliminate outdated weapons at once.
However, Xie Xuan's attitude was so perfunctory that Wang Mi dared to conclude that he was definitely not trying to save resources but for the sake of the overall situation.
Is Xie Xuan afraid that he will take away his credit?
"General Xie's words are serious. The juniors have also considered the issues mentioned by the general. I just hope that General Xie can give new weapons a chance."
"As long as a small amount of equipment is needed for the soldiers of Beifu, as the saying goes, it is a mule or a horse that can be pulled out for a ride. I don't dare to boast about it. General Xie has to see the power of the spear for himself."
Although he said this, Xie Xuan was still worried.
It should be said that as the topic unfolded, his concerns increased.
"You insist that the spear must be more powerful than the halberd, but I have never seen it, how can I listen to you?"
"The Liu Yu you mentioned is inherently brave and good at fighting. He was able to capture the heads of enemy generals all because of his own merit. I don't think it has much to do with the weapons you mentioned."
All in all, I, Xie Xuan, absolutely do not support your dramatic change of weapons.
Xie Xuan's slightly hazy eyes shone with a shrewd light.
Why is Wang Mi so positive?
Not only did he come to join the army, but he also came to make suggestions, and now he actually threatened to improve weapons?
If something goes wrong, there must be a monster, so Xie Xuan immediately raised his alarm.
It’s whatever you say!
You say that the credit is due to the weapons you made, but I also say that the credit is all to my leadership!
Why does Xie Xuan’s conversation always revolve around his merits?
It turns out that the wise and gentle Xie Xuan also has such dark thoughts.
Okay, okay, don’t worry!
I won't take your credit!
"General Xie said this, and this junior can't explain it. Well, if the general doesn't mind, then let the team led by Liu Yu come to try out the spear first. Liu Yu and I have been friends for a long time. If the spear is not easy to use,
It affects the performance, but Liu Yu's strong martial arts can make up for it."
"In this way, only a hundred or so spears are enough. The materials will not be wasted, and it will not bring any great harm to the battle situation."
Wang Mi kept mumbling and kept outputting.
Regardless of the real reason why Xie Xuan refused to cooperate, the effect Wang Mi wanted to achieve was that the spear could gradually eliminate the long halberd and improve the combat capability of the army.
This process should be fast rather than slow, but under the huge resistance from traditional concepts, a compromise approach has to be adopted.
Now, Wang Mi is in urgent need of a breakthrough. As long as the fully-equipped spear team makes great gains on the battlefield, Xie Xuan and the others will abandon their halberds and use spears instead without him fighting for it!
"If it's just Liu Yu's team, we can consider it." Xie Xuan is a decent man. Faced with Wang Mi's persistence, he changed his attitude.
Good leadership!
A general must be good at putting eggs in different baskets. What if Wang Mi's improvement plan succeeds?
If Xie Xuanxian continues to object, won’t he be able to share the credit?
Wang Mi was overjoyed and stood up quickly.
"Thanks to General Xie's support, this junior will feel confident!"
"I'll get ready right now!"
Before Xie Xuan could say anything, Wang Mi had already ran out of the big tent, his legs and feet were nimble, as if he was a martial arts master.
Xie Xuan couldn't help but wonder: Why was he so excited?
Is there something he hasn't figured out yet?
…………
In the Beifu Army Camp, on the empty dirt ground, Liu Yu was holding a steel gun in his hand and was in a great mood.
It was obviously a newly made spear, with no damage or dirt at all, but Liu Yu was holding the spear and had already carefully polished it with a cup of tea!
The spear had been polished by him until it was shiny and sparkling.
Wang Mi is really my great benefactor!
Since yesterday, this thought has been lingering in Liu Jinu's mind repeatedly.
Who helped him repay his huge debt?
Wang Mi!
Who recommended him to become the team leader?
Wang Mi!
Who gave him the first meritorious service and became General Xuanwei?
Still Wang Mi!
For Wang Mi, Liu Jinu's heart was full of gratitude. In this era where people were judged by their family status, Wang Mi, a child of an aristocratic family, could treat Liu Jinu, a reckless man, with all his heart.
It is extremely precious to Liu Jinu.
He was not sure whether his relationship with Wang Mi was considered friendship, but after what happened yesterday, Liu Jinu could at least be sure of one thing. Wang Mi would treat him well for a long time to come.
It doesn't matter to Liu Jinu whether he really values him or is trying to win over him.
"Slave, these things can be simply wiped. If they are worn out, new ones will be issued."
Liu Yu suddenly raised his head and saw Wang Mi's smiling face.
After coming out of Xie Xuan's place, Wang Mi hurriedly came to find Liu Yu. As the commander of an army, Xie Xuan must have a suspicious side. He had to arrange the task as soon as possible before he regretted it.
Wang Mi came over and saw Liu Yu wiping his spear repeatedly, and he was immediately relieved. Sure enough, only a real hero knows how to cherish a good weapon.
Liu Yu quickly stood up and wiped the dust off his butt.
"Secretary Wang, I really don't know how to thank you. I owe everything to Secretary Wang for your support."
"From now on, Secretary Wang's business is to send slaves. For Secretary Wang, sending slaves will definitely be like a dog's work!"
Liu Yu's earnest words and sincere eyes made Wang Mi believe that he was sincere at this moment.
Times make heroes, but the time has not come yet, and his merits have not been established to that extent. Even the heroic Liu Jinu still has a heart that is clear about grudges and grudges.
"Jinnu, you and my brother, you have said these many times last night. You can become a general only because of your own ability. This is not what I said. Even General Xie said so.
"
Liu Yu was shocked: "You went to see General Xie?"
Did General Xie actually comment on him again?
Now that Liu Yu is also a general, it is crucial to understand his boss's thoughts in a timely manner.
There is nothing to hide. If the spear is to be promoted in Liu Yu's team, his help will definitely be needed.
Wang Mi thought for a moment, summarized the words a little, and then recounted the conversation with Xie Xuan to Liu Yu.
When Liu Yu heard this, his mouth was filled with joy.
"General Xie actually agreed to use spears under my command?"