Tang Dynasty good father-in-law

Chapter 490 Curiosity, Fear
In fact, this trick is naturally effective, and there is a hint of excitement on the faces of these carpenters.

Ten guanqian is not a small amount for them. Although some people came from Yangzhou, they still plan to gain a foothold in Chang'an, or go back in the future.

Although there is a lot of wages every month, ten guan is not a small amount.

Of course, the most promising one is Lu Mu, after all, he was the only one who could make crossbows before.

The previous consistent money reward was won by Lu Mu, so this time Lu Mu is also bound to win.

Shu An didn't know what these carpenters were thinking, but Shu An frowned slightly at this time.

The reason is very simple. The research progress of gunpowder has been a little slow, but it's not that these Taoist priests don't work hard.

But there are really not many ways to do it. The smaller size of explosives means different meanings. The technological content in it cannot be easily solved in this era.

The previous Shu An also took it for granted, but Shu An did not lose confidence.

Anyway, he has only studied explosives for less than half a year, and it is very gratifying to have such results.

"Sure enough, there are some things that can't be rushed."

Shu An thought silently, he understands the principle of haste makes waste, but this matter cannot allow him to be indifferent.

If gunpowder can be used, then HNA has real confidence. Otherwise, it is far from enough to rely on cold weapons to subdue those natives.

In the days that followed, Shu An began to live a three-point-one-line life again, which basically consisted of several places going round and round.

Occasionally, I have to look at the progress of those carpenters, but this matter is not so easy.

Blueprints are just blueprints after all, and if they want to transform them into reality, there are also many difficulties.

Such a peaceful day made Shu An feel very fulfilled, but this kind of day was broken by someone who came.

This person was none other than Li Shimin, but at this time Li Shimin was curiously looking at the many people in the open space beside the academy.

"Is this a crossbow?"

Li Shimin naturally recognized this kind of thing at a glance. He heard Baiqi's information before, that is, the Shu Mansion recruited many carpenters.

I didn't expect to do this one. As a member of the army, Li Shimin has read a lot of military books.

I also know a lot about the crossbow. Although it is a weapon on the battlefield, it also has many disadvantages.

For example, it is too bulky, and the operator needs at least three people. It is useless if the number of crossbows is small.

But if there are too many, even Li Shimin can't afford it, and it feels a little bit of a pity to eat it and throw it away.

Of course, it was abandoned in the end, because what the crossbow can do, so can the bow and arrow.

Li Shimin didn't worry too much about this matter, what he cared more about was what Yafu used the ballista for.

"What are you doing?"

After Li Shimin became interested, he didn't go in to find Shu's house immediately, but asked a carpenter instead.

Unfortunately, the carpenter Li Shimin held was Lu Mu, probably because of his short stature, even Li Shimin was a little surprised.

"This young master, we are making bed crossbows."

Lu Mu spoke with a trace of respect, and there was some flattering taste in his words.

You must know that Lu Mu had observed these people when they arrived, but he found that the guards around him did not respond.

He knew that this young man might be the young master of the mansion, after all, the gorgeous clothes on his body had exposed his status as either rich or noble.

"Bed crossbow?!"

Li Shimin looked even more puzzled and said that there was no such thing in his mind.

Fortunately, Lu Mu seemed to see the doubts of a noble young master, so he immediately explained, in fact, if it wasn't for the master's words.

Even carpenters like them don't know what a bed crossbow is.

Under Lu Mu's explanation, Li Shimin's face showed a hint of realization. It turned out to be a more powerful weapon than the crossbow.

Even so, Li Shimin didn't care, because in his eyes, the power of the bed crossbow was only [-]-[-]% added to the body of the crossbow.

It still can't change the defect of the crossbow itself, not to mention it's just a blueprint now.

Before seeing the real thing, Li Shimin would naturally not have any interest in the bed crossbow.

It's a pity that although Li Shimin knew what these carpenters were going to do, he still didn't know what Yafu was going to do.

After thinking of this, Li Shimin stepped into the academy without hesitation.

On the side, Lu Mu looked a little disappointed, it seemed that this young master didn't have much impression of him.

Of course Lu Mu didn't know Li Shimin's identity, otherwise he wouldn't dare to do so.

Shu An was already waiting in the academy, and he had some guesses about Li Shimin's stay outside Shu An.

Apparently, this emperor was not so curious. It would be a problem if he didn't see such an obvious place.

"Why did Shimin come here this time?"

Shu An didn't have much to say, and went straight to the topic, obviously knowing that the emperor in front of him had something to do.

"Before we talk about the matter, can Yafu tell Shimin what the bed crossbow is used for?!"

Li Shimin asked with a trace of curiosity on his face, obviously he still felt that this Asian father would not do useless work.

Facing Li Shimin's question, Shu An was slightly taken aback, and seemed to be a little silent, but then the voice sounded slowly.

"For the purpose of conquering the sea."

"You must know that there are many huge sea beasts in the sea, and only sharp weapons can cause damage."

Shu An didn't fully express his thoughts, but Li Shimin was a little surprised by revealing this point.

The emperor suddenly remembered the shipyard that Yafu wanted before, could it be for the purpose of building ships?

In an instant, the emperor's complexion became complicated, but Shu An on the other side was not surprised at all.

The reason is very simple, that is, this era has a natural fear of the sea.

Especially the closer the ocean villagers even worship the god of the sea, and those who walk out of the ocean are easy to get lost.

So I became even more afraid. Originally, Li Shimin was afraid of ghosts and gods, but now he naturally didn't want to touch the ocean.

Naturally, after Shu An mentioned this matter, even this emperor's complexion changed a lot.

If possible, Shu An would like to bring this emperor into his group, but unfortunately, seeing Li Shimin's expression, Shu An knew it was impossible.

Of course, Shu An didn't have much hope in his heart. Anyway, it's enough for the emperor not to cause him any trouble. When HNA's interests surfaced, he didn't know whether the emperor would regret it.

(End of this chapter)