What's wrong with me, a powerful minister, supporting a few female officials?

Chapter 151 The National Treasure Artifact Forged by Su Mo!

Su Mo's personality is characterized by greed and lust!
When it comes to money, Su Mo is very rational. He knows how to make choices and how to share profits. He believes that everyone being well off is truly the best outcome!
But in terms of color!

Young, hot-blooded otaku are a hundred times more selfish than people in ancient times!
In ancient times, people could use concubines to entertain their friends.

But in Su Mo's heart, women are like clothes, and brothers are like limbs. If anyone touches my clothes, I'll cut off their limbs!

……

Wei Zhengguang narrowed his eyes slightly.

He keenly caught the fleeting murderous intent deep in Su Mo's eyes!
The cunning and shrewd man knew perfectly well that it was all settled!

Young people are young people; they value women immensely. What do other old foxes care about women?
With just one sentence, he made this kid harbor an intense hatred for Lu Wenxuan.

There's no way he can rely on Lu Wenxuan anymore, so I can promote him with peace of mind!
Wei Zhengguang also noticed it.

Between Lin Moyin and Su Mo, the one who truly calls the shots is Su Mo, even though he doesn't know the reason why.

He began to think, like everyone else, that Su Mo was nothing more than Lin Moyin's gigolo!
Now I know that's not the case!
This guy openly has other women; which gigolo would dare to be so arrogant?
Su Mo understood, of course, that Wei Zhengguang was using this tactic to sow discord.

But it was an open and blatant scheme, just like how they tried to win him over by offering him their food delivery business.

Choosing sides is a very important issue.

Since Lu Wenxuan has his eye on Lin Moyin, I have no choice but to stand on Wei Zhengguang's side!

Judging from the current situation, Wei Zhengguang does indeed deserve to take sides.

Everyone gets what they need, and the cooperation is pleasant!

Wei Zhengguang chuckled: "I'm just reminding Commander Lin and Banner Officer Su of something."

"That fellow needs to be mindful of his reputation, so he probably won't dare to use force against Commander Lin. You all need to be careful in the future and make sure he doesn't give him any leverage!"

"As for other matters, I will take care of them for you!"

Su Mo said with a dark face, "Don't worry, Lord Wei, this humble servant knows what's important!"

"The man surnamed Lu is a deputy commander. I can only be cautious and wary; I certainly can't... kill him!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhengguang was stunned!
The kid said the last two words, "slay," through gritted teeth, his killing intent palpable!
He wouldn't really want to kill Lu Wenxuan, would he?

Wei Zhengguang felt increasingly uneasy about it!

Young people aren't like those old foxes, cunning and calculating, who plan before they act.

If I get carried away, I might actually do that!

This kid is quite strong; under his powerful aura, he only took two steps back.

Such strength is unparalleled among his peers, and he is hard to match!
But he was still no match for Lu Wenxuan!
The problem is, behind him is a terrifying woman who obeys his every command!
Lin Moyin simply waved her hand, and her aura crumbled. Her strength was unfathomable!
What if Lin Moyin, under this kid's orders, kills Lu Wenxuan?

That would be a serious problem!
Court infighting, using power and murder—that's acceptable!

Killing someone by force is a grave taboo.

Not to mention killing a fourth-rank commander!
Once the imperial court investigates, won't it lead back to me?

Wei Zhengguang grew increasingly panicked, hoping things wouldn't go too far. He dared not flirt with Su Mo any longer and quickly changed the subject: "Let's not talk about that bastard Lu Wenxuan! He's such a spoilsport!"

"The meal I had at Yanyu Tower yesterday has really spoiled my palate. I'm afraid I'll have to order takeout from Yanyu Tower every day from now on!"

Su Mo's expression was still somewhat unpleasant, but he still managed a forced smile: "Since you like it, sir, I will give the order to send it to you regularly from now on!"

Wei Zhengguang waved his hand: "Forget it, it won't have a good impact."

"I will instruct my servants to order the meal."

He paused, then smiled at Su Mo: "Of course, Lord Lin and Officer Su must be the hosts today, as I didn't bring any money with me!"

Su Mo smiled, called over the waiter, and ordered more than a dozen signature dishes.

Once the money-for-power deal is agreed upon, the alliance can be considered formally established.

Despite the precarious nature of the alliance, the three enjoyed their meal to the fullest.

Just as the three of them had finished their meal, they suddenly heard a loud commotion coming from the lobby downstairs.

Wei Zhengguang's heart skipped a beat. He summoned his trusted men who were guarding the gate and said calmly, "Go down and see who dares to cause trouble in this Misty Rain Pavilion!"

Having received so many benefits from others, one should at least demonstrate one's worth.

Otherwise, why would Su Mo willingly contract out the food delivery business, which brings in tens of thousands of taels of silver a year, to me?

The Imperial Guard returned shortly after leaving and reported: "Sir, Ding Yu, an official in the Ministry of Revenue, finished his meal downstairs but had no money to pay the bill, so he got into an argument with a waitress."

Su Mo was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

It was actually that guy Ding Yu?

He couldn't help but ask, "Ding Yu, the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue? Is there something else going on?"

Judging from Ding Yu's appearance, he wasn't someone who freeloaded; after all, he was a fifth-rank official.

The Imperial Guard who reported back glanced at Wei Zhengguang.

Wei Zhengguang snorted: "If Officer Su asks you a question, then you answer it!"

"Remember, from now on you must show great respect to Officer Su!"

The Imperial Guard then said respectfully, "I heard that Ding Yu was invited to a banquet by his colleagues from the Ministry of Revenue. During the meal, the two left, leaving Ding Yu alone."

"The meal cost about three taels of silver."

Su Mo was speechless.

Last time Ding Yu said he couldn't help me, I thought he was just making excuses, but it turns out he was telling the truth!

To be ostracized like this, this official's position is truly bizarre!
Wei Zhengguang, slightly curious, looked at Su Mo with a smile: "Does Officer Su know Ding Yu?"

But in his heart he thought, "This kid's got some wild ways to it."

Even the people in the Ministry of Revenue know him!

Behind them is the Phoenix Cry Division.

Now that she hates Lu Wenxuan to the bone, that bastard Lu Wenxuan will probably have a headache for a long time!

Su Mo didn't hide anything and smiled, saying, "Lord Ding is a good friend of one of my elders. When I first arrived in the capital, I went to pay my respects to Lord Ding."

Wei Zhengguang laughed and said, "This Ding Yu is really stubborn and has offended a lot of people in the Ministry of Revenue."

"This response was a setup, a little lesson taught to him."

The most important duty of the Embroidered Uniform Guard was to monitor all civil and military officials.

Wei Zhengguang was a true high-ranking member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, one of the five top leaders, so he was naturally very familiar with Ding Yu's situation.

Su Mo gave a wry smile: "Lord Wei, Commander, I'll go and handle this first."

Wei Zhengguang nodded: "Go!"

"It's time for this old man to return to the yamen!"

As Su Mo walked out of the private room and went down the stairs, she saw Ding Yu, dressed in casual clothes and with a thin build, glaring at a female waitress in the lobby, his face flushed.

Nearby diners all turned to look in this direction.

"Everyone says I didn't order this dish!"

"If you want money, go ask them for it. What does it have to do with me!"

With that, he angrily flicked his sleeve and was about to leave.

The waitress wasn't intimidated by him at all, and hurriedly grabbed Ding Yu's sleeve: "You're not allowed to leave!"

"If you don't give me the money, I'll call for help!"

After all, she used to be a prostitute, and she was quite shrewish.

With Imperial Guards watching over the restaurant, she wasn't afraid of this old man causing trouble.

Seeing that all the diners were looking at him, Ding Yu felt a little embarrassed and snorted, "I was in a hurry when I left home and forgot to bring any cash!"

"Don't worry about us defaulting on your debt. Once you get the money, we'll come back to settle the account!"

The waitress would never believe it.

Brothel customers talk a lot of nonsense, but they never actually come back to pay for their "romantic affairs"!
No matter how Ding Yu tried to explain, he held on tightly and wouldn't let go!

More and more people gathered to watch the spectacle, and some even started discussing it.

Ding Yu was sweating profusely, and unable to break free, he stamped his feet in frustration, and could only say angrily, "Only petty men and women are difficult to deal with! Only petty men and women are difficult to deal with!"

Su Mo walked to the counter, took out a few pieces of silver, and said to the shopkeeper, "I'll pay for it. Tell that person to leave."

The shopkeeper stared at Su Mo in astonishment: "Boss, how can I possibly accept this money?!"

The restaurant is nominally owned by Jiang Lan.

But how could the shopkeeper not know that the real owner was the Lord Su standing before him?

Su Mo said sternly, "Just take it when I tell you to! Rules are rules, and you can't mess them up, or you'll make a mess of things."

The shopkeeper could only give Su Mo a large sum of change.

Then he quickly went over, had the waitress release Ding Yu's sleeve, and said with a smile, "Sir, someone has already paid your bill. Please take care!"

Ding Yu was stunned upon hearing this.

He subconsciously looked towards the counter and was surprised to see Su Mo nodding slightly at him.

He blushed, too embarrassed to go over and greet Su Mo, and hurriedly left.

This caused the restaurant patrons to burst into laughter!

Su Mo returned to the private room, only to find that Wei Zhengguang had already left, leaving only the Commander Qianhu in the room.

His face suddenly darkened, and he said resentfully, "Hmph!"

"What is that Lu Wenxuan?!"

"If we don't teach him a lesson, he'll really think that just because he's a deputy commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he can act with impunity!"

Seeing Su Mo's exasperated appearance, Lin Moyin couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle: "What an arrogant and domineering little flag officer!"

"In my opinion, it is you who is lawless and unruly!"

"He's a fourth-rank commander, second only to the third in the Embroidered Uniform Guard. How dare you lecture him like that?"

Su Mo glared at her, annoyed: "We can't just let this go!"

Lin Moyin blinked: "How about I go and beat him up to avenge my husband?"

Su Mo was speechless.

His eyes darted around, and suddenly a terrible idea popped into his head. He quickly whispered it in the ear of the commander.

He said in a low voice, "I actually have a way to teach him a good lesson!"

Lin Moyin felt her ears tickling from Su Mo's breath, so she quickly moved aside and asked curiously, "What method?"

Su Mo's voice lowered even further: "There's a centurion in the Phoenix Cry Division who's incredibly handsome!"

"If Lu Wenxuan sees this, he will surely be unable to contain himself!"

Lin Moyin stared in disbelief and couldn't help but ask, "Although the Fengming Division is superior to the Embroidered Uniform Guard..."

"But how can a mere centurion teach Lu Wenxuan a lesson?"

Su Mo explained in a low voice, "She's more than just a centurion!"

"I suspect that cold-faced centurion is connected to the royal family..."

Lin Moyin gasped, her pretty face turning deathly pale as she stared intently at Su Mo!

She thought that secretly beating up Lu Wenxuan was bold enough!
As a result, Su Mo dared to set his sights on the royal family!
Lin Moyin hurriedly looked around, then glared at Su Mo fiercely, her voice barely audible: "Are you crazy?!"

"If His Majesty finds out, even ten heads won't be enough to chop you off!"

Su Mo thought for a moment.

Although he believed that Lu Wenxuan had his eye on Leng Xixi, he would definitely not succeed.

However, what if I guessed wrong? Wouldn't that hurt that cold-hearted girl?
Sending a daughter away is a major taboo; it should never be done!
Forget it, I'll remember this debt for now. When I get the chance, I'll make sure that guy surnamed Lu suffers a terrible death!

In addition to the Fu family, Lu Wenxuan has been added to the list of those who must die in the notebook!

……

In the Wenhua Hall, the Empress, who was sitting behind the table listening to the lecturer Cui Zhang, a Hanlin scholar, give a lecture on the classics, suddenly felt an itch in her nose and couldn't help but sneeze.

The officials at the imperial lecture were immediately startled and looked toward the Empress!
The Empress frowned, looked at Cui Zhang, and said calmly, "I am feeling a little tired. Perhaps we should end the lecture here today?"

Cui Zhang quickly straightened his posture and said, "Your Majesty, you mustn't!"

"Nothing is more important for an emperor than lecturing, and nothing is more important than lectures on the classics!"

“If the lectures on the classics are not neglected for a day, one’s learning and virtue will advance by a day; if they are not neglected for a month, one’s learning and virtue will advance by a month.”

"When a person's mind and spirit are filled with many things, they will naturally become more alert and perceptive."

"Lectures on the classics are a place where upright rulers broaden their minds and inspire their spirits!"

The other officials who were present at the lectures and the ministers who were observing the proceedings all spoke up to dissuade the Empress!
The imperial lectures were a crucial ritual and occasion where ministers could influence the emperor's power, instill ideas, and brainwash the emperor. Naturally, the ministers attached great importance to them!

It should not be changed lightly!

Just look at the ministers who attended this imperial lecture to know!
Apart from two Hanlin Academy lecturers.

Wang Hao, a Grand Secretary of the Jianji Hall and concurrently Minister of Revenue, was a second-rank official!

Cui Xian, a Grand Secretary of the Wuying Hall and concurrently the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, is a third-rank official!

Zhu Bi, Grand Secretary of the Eastern Pavilion!
Two of the six cabinet ministers have arrived, plus a Grand Secretary of the Dongge Pavilion!

Don't mention sneezing.

We have to keep going even if it's thundering!

The Empress nodded solemnly: "What my ministers say is reasonable!"

She looked at Cui Zhang and suddenly said, "The ministers all say that Scholar Cui comes from the Cui family of Boling, is learned and well-versed in the words of the sages, and is proficient in poetry, lyrics and prose. Therefore, they recommend Scholar Cui to serve as the officer in charge of this lecture!"

As she spoke, the Empress paused, her brow furrowing. "Recently, some petty people have slandered me, saying that Scholar Cui is all talk and no action and is not suitable to be a lecturer. I do not believe it and have severely punished him."

Cui Zhang immediately knelt down: "Your subject's knowledge is shallow, and I dare not accept the praise of a sage!"

"But even simple words can contain profound meaning."

"Now that I have been appointed as the lecturer, I will do my utmost to help Your Majesty's virtue grow ever stronger."

The Empress nodded and said calmly, "A few days ago, I overheard a couplet, which I found quite interesting."

Cui Zhang and the others were all taken aback. They were about to advise the Empress that it was inappropriate to discuss poetry and compose couplets at the Imperial Lectures. But the Empress would not give them the chance. She continued, "The first line is 'Smoke locks the willows by the pond,' and I have pondered the second line for a long time, but I have not come up with a solution."

"Scholar Cui is a man of profound learning, deeply respected by me and all my officials. I wonder if he has a matching couplet?"

Upon hearing this, Cui Zhang immediately exclaimed, "Holy crap!"
Who could be so malicious as to come up with such a couplet!
He is simply not a human being!
Of course, he couldn't just casually utter a phrase like "clouds swirling in the misty rain pavilion" like Zhang Xuzu!
After racking my brains for a long time, cold sweat kept pouring down my forehead!

Saying that one's knowledge is shallow is a form of self-deprecation.

But if you can't even come up with a matching couplet, that's not humility, that's self-humiliation!

With such shallow knowledge, unable to even match the couplets, how dare you be a teacher of a sage?

Cui Zhang took a deep breath and finally said slowly, "Your Majesty, I will not answer."

"I am ashamed and request to take my leave."

The Empress hurriedly said, "This couplet is indeed extremely difficult, and I myself cannot match it. I was being reckless."

"Scholar Cui, please don't take it to heart."

Cui Zhang: "Your subject requests to take his leave!"

The Empress frowned: "In that case, Minister Cui, please go and get some rest."

Cui Zhang left in grief and indignation!

The Empress turned her gaze to Xu Xian, another lecturer at the Imperial Academy.

Xu Xian, sweat beading on his forehead, quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I am feeling unwell and request to take my leave."

The Empress said calmly, "Minister Xu is not feeling well, so please return to your residence and rest properly. Don't ruin your health, because I will need you to serve the court in the future!"

He then instructed the lady-in-waiting beside him: "Go to the Imperial Hospital and summon the imperial physicians to Minister Xu's residence. They must treat him diligently and not delay his treatment!"

After the two lecturers left.

The three scholars looked at each other in bewilderment.

The lecturers have all left, are we supposed to let them fill in?
The question is, if the Empress asked me how to respond to this couplet, how would I answer?

If you don't even match the answers, how dare you stand up and lecture to a sage?
Does this Grand Secretary even have any shame?

Minister of Revenue Wang Hao sighed inwardly and could only step forward two steps: "Your Majesty, I request to report this."

"Since both Scholar Cui and Scholar Xu are unwell, shall we end this lecture here?"

The Empress nodded slowly: "Then let the banquet end."

"My esteemed subjects, you may step down!"

……

After all the ministers withdrew.

The Empress's expression turned slightly cold.

The lectures at the Imperial Academy were about classical texts and history.

Those lecturers, speaking eloquently at the imperial lectures, are no better than even a lowly clerk when it comes to governing a country!

Even their poetry and prose are inferior!

A single sentence, "Smoke shrouds the willows by the pond," stumped all the ministers and scholars!
What's the use of listening!

She was not a dead crown prince who had been instilled with benevolence and monarchical virtues by so-called virtuous ministers and great scholars since childhood!
Having established her values ​​early on, how could an empress who seized the throne by force be easily manipulated by these ministers!

Thinking of Su Mo, the Empress suddenly felt her mouth water.

I'm starting to miss the delicious food at Baiyujing!

I wonder what Su Mo is doing right now.

He was asked to take up the post of registrar in Tianchang County within the month, but he really wants to delay until the end of the month?

Where is my important business placed?

The Empress, of course, had no idea that Su Mo was currently plotting how to sell her!

Today, a single couplet forced the ministers to concede and end the most important lecture on state affairs early.

This is a major victory for imperial power!

Yeah, I need to find that bastard Su Mo and share my joy!

Thinking of this, the Empress said in a deep voice, "Set up the harem!"

After changing into casual clothes, Leng Liuxi summoned the people from the Fengming Division.

Upon inquiry, I was immediately taken aback.

"He actually went to the artisan barracks on Lone Peak Mountain?"

The two restaurants had just opened and were making a fortune every day.

That money-grubbing fellow actually didn't guard these two gold mines, but instead ran off to the artisan camp?

Was he really that eager to serve the imperial court?
snort!
Not doing business properly!

Doesn't he know that the treasury is so poor that rats could starve to death?

Why are you going to that lonely mountain instead of making money for yourself?
Could it be...

The Empress couldn't help but become curious.

He said in a deep voice, "Go to Lone Peak Mountain!"

……

At this time, Su Mo did indeed go to Lonely Peak Mountain.

Ding Bashi suddenly sent a message saying that the Divine Arm Bow had finally been invented!

Furthermore, they successfully forged a batch of spring steel!

Su Mo could hardly contain her excitement!
The former concerns one's official career, while the latter concerns one's enjoyment of pleasure.

Their importance is equally matched!
The Divine Arm Bow can be presented to His Majesty by the Commander of a Thousand Households, after all, the highest leader of the Lone Peak Mountain Artisan Battalion is Lin Moyin!
This will be a huge advantage when seeking promotion in the future, and may even lead to an immediate promotion!
Spring steel goes without saying.

A must-have for sofas and spring beds!

Of the four basic necessities of life—clothing, food, shelter, and transportation—the word "seat" is particularly important.

Su Mo really wasn't used to the hard bed; she needed to get a spring bed made as soon as possible.

Once the spring mattress is made and Lord Qianhu experiences its benefits, will he still be afraid that she won't come to his place every day to sleep on his bed?

It sounds wonderful!

Su Mo rode his chestnut horse at full speed to the artisan camp.

Hao Jian, who was playing cards with several captains at home, was stunned when he received the news.

Everyone looked at each other.

"So, Su Mo has come to the artisan camp again?"

Hao Jian looked at the other three captains and asked with some suspicion, "What's he doing here?"

Scarface, the captain: "Isn't he the leader of the T-shaped battalion? It doesn't seem wrong for him to be on duty at the artisan battalion?"

Hao Jian...

That makes a lot of sense!
The problem is, he hasn't seen that kid for almost half a month!
I thought that by getting close to Su Mo, I might be able to use his connections to get transferred out of this godforsaken place.

Normally, given Su Mo's powerful background, he must be here to gain prestige.

Shouldn't we quickly transfer one of the three captains of the artisan battalion and then have him fill in?
Then they would all have to give way to Su Mo!
As a result, for some reason, that kid seemed to have no interest in being promoted and appeared and disappeared without a trace.

They came a few times and then stopped coming!

Hao Jian simply couldn't be bothered with that kid, and he didn't even bother with what the Dingzi Camp was up to all day.

Another captain couldn't help but ask, "Sir, should we go over to the government office and take a look?"

Hao Jian waved his hand dismissively, "Why go there!"

"It can't be another commander of a thousand households!"

"Come on, keep going!"

He was having a rare stroke of good luck and was about to dominate the game, so how could he possibly let the game end!

Su Mo was speechless when he saw that the government office was empty.

Hao Jian skipped work again.

It's true that it's the same in every era!
He went straight to the blacksmith's shop in Dingziying.

The blacksmith's workshop was sweltering.

Ding Bashi was shirtless, covered in sweat, holding iron pliers in one hand and a large iron hammer in the other, shouting "Bashi, Bashi" as he banged away.

On the anvil, a long knife is being shaped.

Upon seeing Su Mo appear, Ding Bashi did not stop, but hurriedly said, "Please wait a moment, sir!"

"This precious sword will be finished soon! Eighty! Eighty!"

Su Mo's forehead creased with annoyance.

I couldn't help but ask, "Why are you calling yourself eighty?"

Ding Bashi turned his head and looked at Su Mo in astonishment: "Didn't you say, Lord Su, that the big hammer costs eighty and the small hammer costs forty?"

As he spoke, he switched to the small hammer: "Forty! Forty!"

Su Mo...

When I first heard his name, I casually said that the big hammer cost eighty and the small hammer cost forty. I never expected that this guy would actually remember it!

He didn't blame Ding Bashi for not greeting him or giving him a proper salute.

Skilled people deserve respect.

They are watching it with great interest right now.

Before long, Ding Bashi's precious sword was forged and shaped.

After reheating, the blade is placed in a trough for quenching.

A hiss of white smoke rose up.

A strong stench of urine rose up and filled the workshop, disgusting and unpleasant, but Dante was completely oblivious!
After quenching, he placed the long sword, which looked gleaming with a cold light, into another furnace with a lower temperature for tempering.

Then he respectfully bowed to Su Mo and said, "Greetings, my lord!"

"This precious sword was specially made for you, sir!"

Su Mo was taken aback: "Made for me?"

Ding Bashi hurriedly said, "It is my humble offering that you have taught me your skills, sir!"

As he spoke, his voice grew excited: "Sir, you are amazing! A preheating air intake pipe can significantly increase the furnace temperature, allowing the iron to melt more thoroughly!"

"Furthermore, the tempering technique can greatly enhance the toughness of iron, making weapons both sharp and resilient, and unbreakable even after being cut a hundred times!"

He paused, then added, "I'm keeping your secret techniques strictly under my guard. Not even those few little brats under my command are allowed into the blacksmith's workshop!"

Su Mo nodded: "Very good! I will definitely remember this merit!"

He turned and looked around, then asked, "What about spring steel? How is its performance?"

Ding Bashi hurriedly picked up a long strip of iron.

It is about two feet long, one finger wide, and the thickness of a copper coin.

He grabbed both ends, twisted the metal sheet into a U-shape, then released one hand, and it snapped back, vibrating continuously!

Su Mo's eyes suddenly lit up: "That's right! This is the spring steel I was talking about!"

"How did you create it?"

"Could we build more?"

The last sentence is the key!
Spring steel that cannot be mass-produced is of little use!
Ding Bashi hurriedly said, "I first forged the wrought iron into refined iron, removed the impurities, and then smelted it in the furnace. As you said, I added carbon powder and finally tempered it to enhance its elasticity. I finally managed to refine the spring steel!"

He paused, then hesitated before saying, "Refining it again shouldn't be a problem, but... refining spring steel like this takes a very long time, and relying on just one small one, I'm afraid we won't be able to refine much!"

Su Mo excitedly patted Ding Bashi on the shoulder: "Great! Great!"

"I wish I could refine it again!"

Ding Bashi stared at Su Mo in disbelief, then looked at his own shoulder.

After a long pause.

He ran to the wall, lifted a piece of burlap, took out the Divine Arm Bow, and ran back.

Taking a deep breath, he respectfully handed the Divine Arm Bow to Su Mo with both hands: "Lord Su, the Divine Arm Bow you requested has been successfully crafted!"

Su Mo took a closer look.

It was exactly the same as what I had seen online before.

However, many components have been replaced with steel components that are more flexible and resilient!

He then asked in a deep voice, "What are the properties of this bow?"

Ding Bashi hurriedly replied, "My lord, this bow can withstand two stones of force and is extremely powerful!"

He paused, then said slowly and deliberately, "Two hundred and fifty paces away, heavy armor can be broken!"

Upon hearing this, Su Mo gasped in shock!
In the Great Wu Dynasty, a step was roughly equivalent to 1.5 meters in later times.

Two hundred and fifty steps is three hundred and seventy meters!
Can it penetrate heavy armor from 370 meters away?
Are you kidding me?
What else could this be but a national treasure?
Just as Su Mo was in utter shock, Ding Bashi lowered his voice and said again, "My lord!"

"The eight-ox crossbow you mentioned, I've made it too..."

Ding Bashi stammered, his eyes filled with fear: "But..."

"The destructive power of that Eight-Ox Crossbow seems... quite great!"

Upon hearing this, Su Mo was immediately taken aback: "It was built so quickly? And it's quite powerful?"

"What does it mean?"

Ding Bashi took a deep breath, his eyes filled with even greater fear: "Sir, it really is quite big!"

"I tried it once, and it...it destroyed the house..."

Yesterday, few dared to say my writing was short and weak, so this chapter is only seven thousand words long. Less than ten thousand.

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