Ang Lee had specially organized a group of craftsmen and asked them to make models of various items according to a certain ratio. He even asked them to mass produce them.
In the short term, his purpose of doing this was to show the results of various scientific research more intuitively, especially when he presented them to Li Longji. Drawings were never as direct and clear as models.
In the medium term, it was to pave the way for the future sand table command. At this time, the generals of the Tang Dynasty used flat drawings when marching and fighting. They were very simple and rough, which was not conducive to a more intuitive view of the situation of the whole battlefield.
However, after the three-dimensional sand table was adopted, the effect was completely different. After the sand table was made, the models of these weapons and soldiers could be placed on the sand table, and the generals could more intuitively see the situation of the whole battlefield, so that they could know how to mobilize the troops.
In the long term, it was to develop the toy industry of the Tang Dynasty and sell it to domestic and foreign markets, increasing the influence of the Tang Dynasty and letting everyone know that the Tang Dynasty had these powerful equipment.
Of course, it was only the first step. The second step was still in the planning stage. As for the third step, it could only be realized after the Tang Dynasty gradually became rich. After all, no one would be bored enough to buy toys if they had no money.
Li Longji looked at the drawings in front of him and picked up the model to look at it carefully.
"Assistant Minister Li, this is putting artillery in a steam car! The design is quite ingenious. Tell me in detail, what are the characteristics of this thing? "
Ang Lee took a step forward, pointed at the armored artillery car, and said seriously, "Your Majesty, this armored artillery car is very powerful. It's surrounded by iron armor, and swords can't hurt it at all. It can ignore any attack from infantry and cavalry. It's equipped with a new type of artillery, which is very powerful and accurate. It can attack the enemy from a thousand steps away and cause great damage to the enemy. In addition, the turret at the back can rotate, and the height of the muzzle can be adjusted up and down, so it can attack the enemy from different directions. Also, the armored artillery car can run faster than a horse carriage and can travel 300 miles in a day and a night. After refueling, it can continue to travel and carry out rapid mobile attacks on the enemy."
"He's actually so powerful? Doesn't that mean he's invincible?"
Li Longji's expression was extremely excited. According to Ang Lee's introduction, the weapon in front of him was an invincible weapon. Li Longji knew better than anyone what it meant to be equipped in batches.
"Your Majesty, this kind of weapon is expensive, so there is no need to make too many of them. As long as we form a certain number of troops and place them near the capital, we can rely on the railway to reinforce any direction."
Ang Lee reminded.
"Assistant Minister Li, how many do you think are suitable?"
Li Longji asked excitedly.
"Your Majesty, why don't we mass produce fifty of them first to train soldiers who are proficient in operating the cannon chariots? In the future, I will gradually improve the quality of the cannon chariots. Then, we will mass produce even better armored chariots."
The reason why Ang Lee did not dare to manufacture too many of them was that the scientific research and development of the Tang Empire had entered an era of rapid progress. All kinds of new equipment were constantly being developed, and the precision of the manufacturing of various parts was getting better and better. Therefore, there would definitely be various improved armored chariots in the future.
Ang Lee must learn from the lesson of producing too many breech cannons. In the future, he must control the scale of production to avoid producing too many products and eliminating them overnight. Of course, the urgently needed products, such as plowers and harvesters, were excluded. The demand for these two machines in the Tang Empire was too great, so there was no need for them to be eliminated.
Li Longji nodded and said seriously, "Well, let's do as Assistant Minister Li said. First, we will build fifty of the cannon chariots. In the future, we will continue to develop better ones."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will work hard to make more useful things for the Tang Empire."
"By the way, Assistant Minister Li, why did King Guichang suddenly leave the Honglu Guild Hall and go to your residence?"
Li Longji suddenly asked.
"Well, this … It's because my residence is too comfortable. Every room has a fireplace, which is much better than the Honglu Guild Hall. Moreover, I once escorted King Guichang back to Dongnu Province, so I am familiar with him. "
Ang Lee was unconsciously nervous. After all, he had a guilty conscience.
"Well, as long as King Guichang is comfortable, it's fine. It doesn't matter where he lives."
Li Longji had already known some of the truth, but this kind of thing would not harm the interests of the Tang Empire. As the emperor, he could not interfere. After all, even he had snatched his daughter-in-law. Why should he interfere in Ang Lee's private life?
"By the way, Assistant Minister Li, I have a very important task for you."
Li Longji was halfway through his sentence when he looked at Li An and started to keep him in suspense.
"Your Majesty, what is the important task?"
Ang Lee hurriedly asked.
"After this imperial court meeting, I plan to hold a military drill outside the city and invite the envoys of various countries to participate. I want them to see the power of the Tang Empire. The commander-in-chief of this drill is none other than Assistant Minister Li! This time, we will perform in front of the envoys of various countries. We can't mess it up. We have to show the military power and strength of the Tang Empire. "
Li Longji softly said. He was an Emperor who rejoiced in grandiose achievements, but he was also an Emperor who loved to show off. At present, the Great Tang had its own artillery, and by testing the power of these cannons in front of the foreign envoys, it would be extremely effective in intimidating these smaller countries. In this way, no one in the vast world would dare to defy the Great Tang.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will start preparing when I go back today. On the day of the drill, I will definitely show the envoys of various countries the power of the Tang Empire."
Ang Lee also supported Li Longji's show off. Subduing the enemy without fighting was always the best choice. As long as the Tang Empire could show enough military power and strength, the surrounding small countries would not dare to act rashly. Thus, they would wholeheartedly obey the interests of the Tang Empire. It could be said that it was a small investment and a big profit.
After discussing for a while, Ang Lee left the Daming Palace and went to discuss with Longwu General Chen Xuanli, asking him to cooperate with him in organizing the drill.
In order to create an earth-shattering power, Ang Lee had decided to immediately form the Eighth Artillery Brigade of the Tang Empire with the outstanding students of the Artillery Academy and integrate all eight brigades into the drill army. The eight brigades would fire continuously to create a continuous and powerful firepower attack, so as to deter the envoys of various countries and let them understand the strength of the Tang Empire.
In order to cooperate with the drill, Ang Lee found Chen Xuanli and asked him to send some infantry and cavalry to cooperate with him. He also asked the officials in the capital to mobilize people from all walks of life to immediately make soldiers and horses out of hay. He even asked masons and carpenters to make clay, wood, and straw figures. As long as they could imitate the real army and provide them for the artillery to attack, it would be enough.
Time was tight and the task was very difficult. The relevant officials in the capital were so anxious that they did not even have time to sleep. All kinds of people who were responsible for making soldiers and horses were also very tired. Fortunately, the imperial court paid for them. The more tired they were, the higher their income would be.
In addition to the preparation of manpower and material resources for the drill, various kinds of organization and coordination work were also very important. If they were not well prepared, it was very likely that there would be trouble during the drill.
For example, how to arrange the troops and where to place the targets of the soldiers and horses. If they were placed too close to the targets, the artillery would not be able to show the power of the artillery. If they were placed too far away, they would miss.
The best position for the visiting envoys of various countries to be able to see the situation of the entire drill ground more clearly and experience the power of the Tang Empire better.
All of this required Ang Lee to do his best and leave the best and most shocking impression on the envoys of various countries.
When Ang Lee returned to the courtyard, it was already very late. However, because Ang Lee was relatively rich, many rooms in the mansion were lit with candles, so it did not seem too dark.
"Alang is back!"
Grass saw Ang Lee and hurriedly greeted him.
"Grass, why is the room so messy? Haven't the madams gone to bed yet?"
Ang Lee could hear the conversation coming from inside from a distance. Moreover, there seemed to be a lot of people.
"Alang, the madams are playing cards. Look, they asked me to go to the kitchen and get some snacks."
Cao 'er smiled faintly and walked towards the kitchen.
"Playing cards so late at night? I really shouldn't have invented this thing."
Ang Lee shook his head, stepped into the main house, and went straight to the bedroom.
"Damn, why are there five people? I thought there were three missing."
Ang Lee strode into the bedroom and saw the figures of the five women.
"Husband, look who's here."
Yan Ruyu got up and looked at Ang Lee with a smile.
"Ya 'er, you've grown so tall."
Although they had not seen each other for many years, Li Ya 'er's appearance had not changed much. She had just grown a little taller. In addition, her breasts were fuller and fuller.
"Big Brother, I finally see you again."
Li Ya 'er put down her cards and ran over to give Ang Lee a hug, just like when they were young.
Ang Lee carried Li Ya 'er and spun her a few times. After putting her down, he said happily, "Ya' er, it's great to see you. Tomorrow, I'll get Kun Xiong and Fei Yu to come over. They'll be very happy to see Ya 'er grow so tall."
"Second Brother and Third Brother are also in the capital. That's great. I wonder how Second Brother and Third Brother look like. Hehe!"
Li Ya 'er laughed happily.
"Big Brother, I've brought Sister Hanlu here too."
Li Ya 'er let go of Ang Lee, looked at the woman beside her, and introduced.
"Little Miss Hanlu, long time no see."
Ang Lee hurriedly greeted her.
"Yes, this is the first time we've met since we parted in Yuzhou."
Li Hanlu smiled faintly. Her tone was very gentle, without the slightest hint of coldness.
"Big Sister, you're smiling again. You're speaking even more gently now."
Li Ya 'er smiled gently.
"I'm not smiling!"
"You're smiling. When you saw my Big Brother just now, you were clearly smiling."
Li Hanlu didn't argue. She seriously looked at the cards in her hand. After playing so many rounds, she was gradually beginning to like this game.
"You guys continue playing. I'll go to the kitchen and personally cook something good for you."
Ang Lee felt a bit helpless standing in front of the five women. At the same time, he would disturb them while they were playing cards. So, he found an excuse and prepared to slip away.
"Go! Go! The desserts personally made by our husband are the best. You'll be in for a treat later. "
Yan Ruyu smiled and told Ang Lee to cook. Then, she continued playing cards with the other women.
Li An walked into the kitchen and personally made a few of his signature dishes. He had Cao 'er bring them out while he secretly went to the orchard to take a walk. Although it was currently winter, the orchard's environment was still the best in the entire mountain residence.
Sitting in the orchard's pavilion, Ang Lee seriously pondered.
A few days ago, there was only Yan Ruyu in the house. But now, in just a few days, Man Man, Zhao Yefu, Li Ya 'er, and Li Hanlu had all come. The house had become much livelier. Ang Lee wasn't used to this. The main reason was that his relationship with these women was rather complicated. Facing five of them at once, he didn't know what to do. What if he praised one and hurt another? Or if someone suggested that the five of them had fallen into the water, what should he do? Who should he save first?
"Have I been lucky recently? So many beautiful women have come to my courtyard one after another. Moreover, the interval is so short. It seems that they have discussed it in advance."
Ang Lee was naturally very happy to see these women. But at the same time, he was a little uncomfortable. He didn't know how to get along with these women at the same time.
"Alang, why are you here? The madams have all returned to their rooms. "
Cao ran to the orchard and found Ang Lee.
"Madams? What do you mean? Do you treat them all as madams? "
Ang Lee was very curious. Cao was Yan Ruyu's woman. Why did she side with an outsider?
"Alang, I didn't say that they were all madams. But Lord Guichang and the one from Cuandi should be madams. They all gave birth to Alang's babies."
Cao reminded him seriously.
"I came out to take a breath. I'll go back now."
Ang Lee couldn't explain. He stood up and prepared to go back.
"Alang, Madam said that it's Third Madam's turn to serve you today."
"Third Madam? You mean Man Man! Isn't Second Madam? "
Ang Lee certainly knew what was going on. However, he didn't expect that these women had arranged their positions. This was too surprising. Especially Zhao Yefu, who couldn't stay for a long time. She would leave in half a month. Was it really appropriate to arrange Second Madam?
"Madam is so reasonable. Thank her for me when you go back."
Ang Lee smiled wickedly and walked to Man Man's room.
A moment of hesitation had caused Man Man to suffer so much. Li An decided to make it up to Man Man. Personally cooking was only the first step. The next step was naturally to dote on her gently, letting Man Man feel comfortable and safe.
The rooms in Ang Lee's courtyard were not only warm and comfortable, but also had a very good sound insulation effect. Especially the rooms in the main residence, the sound insulation effect was the best. When Ang Lee was designing, he took this into account.
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