Chapter 741: Crossbow (2)
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Of course, he couldn’t calculate it in such a way. However, it was enough to confirm that these 200 people had the ability to help him.
“Not only that, our brothers are equipped with crossbows now, and their combat strength is even better than before.” Lin Xiaoyue suddenly interjected.
“As long as we work well together, no one can stop us.”
Prince Anyang’s eyes lit up and he immediately looked at Lin Xiaoyue.
“What is a crossbow?” He asked with antic.i.p.ation.
He knew that Ms. Lin would always surprise him.
Liang Yu also looked at Lin Xiaoyue curiously.
Lin Xiaoyue’s lips curled up as she raised one of her arms.
She then revealed a small crossbow hidden in his sleeve.
When Prince Anyang and Liang Yu saw this, they quickly stood up from their seats and walked towards Lin Xiaoyue.
Lin Xiaoyue took off the crossbow from her sleeve and placed it on the coffee table in front of her.
“This is a crossbow.”
“Although the range is only 60 feet, the firing speed is fast and the accuracy is high. Moreover, it can shoot ten crossbows in a row, so there’s no need to add more arrows frequently.”
Prince Anyang was shocked.
He couldn’t help but reach out for the crossbow.
“Can 1 try it?” He said excitedly.
Lin Xiaoyue’s lips curled up.
“Of course.”
“Follow me!” Prince Anyang’s expression lit up as he immediately said.
Then, he brought a few people to a martial arts practice field in the backyard of the prince’s mansion.
The servants quickly prepared the target and other tools.
The torch lit up the snow.
Against the flying snowflakes, Prince Anyang held the crossbow in his hand and aimed at the target opposite him.
He looked at Lin Xiaoyue who was standing not far away.
Seeing Lin Xiaoyue nod, he began to aim.
Then, he pulled the trigger.
With a whoosh, the arrow pierced through the air and shot straight into the target’s heart, but there was not much recoil.
Prince Anyang was pleasantly surprised and pulled the trigger again.
The second arrow was fired and pierced right next to the first arrow.
Then, the third arrow, the fourth arrow…
Until all ten arrows were shot.
“Amazing! This crossbow is a work of art, and even an ordinary person like me can unleash its power!” Prince Anyang exclaimed.
He looked at the crossbow in his hand with fondness and quickly walked towards Lin Xiaoyue.
“You really are a genius!”
Lin Xiaoyue smiled and looked at Li Xiao.
She turned around and cupped her hands at Prince Anyang with a smile.
“Your Highness, you’ve really praised me too much this time. I didn’t make this crossbow.”
Prince Anyang was surprised.
“Oh?” He was even more curious.
“This item was forged by a grandmaster of the Nangong Army’s weapons battalion. Because it hasn’t been long since they are free, the weapons division has only made around 300 of them.”
“This time, Your Highness’s entry into the capital is of great importance. For the sake of safety, we have equipped all 200 soldiers with these crossbows.”
“The remaining hundred or so were distributed to the soldiers who went to the border.”
Prince Anyang’s eyes lit up.
Suddenly, Li Xiao knelt down on one knee at King Anyang.
“I’ve brought all forty men from the Nangong Army’s weapons battalion. Your Highness, please accept it and let them continue to forge crossbows for the border soldiers!”
Prince Anyang’s eyes lit up.
He quickly went forward to help Li Xiao.
“You are serving the country and the people. I am very touched!”
“Then…I won’t stand on ceremony and accept it.” Prince Anyang originally wanted to be polite, but he really couldn’t bear to refuse.
If he could get some of the soldiers at the border to use crossbows, they could even form a special crossbow team that could greatly increase the combat strength of the soldiers.
After the combat strength of the Great Yan’s soldiers had been enhanced, would Chu Jin still dare to invade them?
Moreover, if there were more powerful weapons in the future, the Great Yan might even be able to switch from defense to offense.
Most importantly, with the crossbow, he felt more at ease when he entered the capital.
He wanted the position of Crown Prince. He also wanted the throne.
At this moment, Prince Anyang was simply overjoyed in his heart.
Before he left, Li Xiao had sent the weapons battalion of the Nangong Army to him. This was a timely display of loyalty.
Next, he could use him with complete peace of mind.
“Men, go and settle down the people from the weapons battalion of the Nangong Army. Take good care of him !” Prince Anyang quickly turned around and instructed his servants.
These people were real treasures!
“Yes, Your Highness!” The servant quickly dismissed him.
At this moment, Liang Yu walked over.
“Congratulations, Your Highness, for obtaining a talent!” He smiled and cupped his hands to congratulate Prince Anyang.
His gaze was fixed on the crossbow in Prince Anyang’s hand.
Prince Anyang saw through Liang Yu’s thoughts and smiled. He handed the crossbow to Liang Yu..