Sister Han is good at farming

Ruan Qingqing tossed and turned in bed until dawn. After washing up, she said hello to Ruan Wantie and Wang and asked Feng Yun to help her drive to the county town.

Looking at the dark circles under her eyes, Feng Yun swallowed all the doubts in his mind and focused on helping her drive the carriage.

Ruan Qingqing held in her hand the draft drawing that she had rushed out overnight. She leaned back in the carriage, but her mind was spinning at high speed.

Fu Yuanhao's grandfather was the Minister of Revenue, so this relationship was useless;

Yuan Pingzhang's father was the Minister of the Dali Temple, so this relationship was of no use;

Wang Sibo's father was the Minister of War, in charge of military equipment, military records, military orders and other matters. If she wanted to improve the weapons in the barracks, she really needed her father's approval. Otherwise, if she was accused of rebellion, the Ruan family in Zaoziling would be finished.

Shen Zhizui and Zhang Qiuming both come from military families, and their fathers are both generals, so this relationship is of no use to them for the time being.

Zhao Zhen’s elder brother is the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works. If she wants to optimize the fortifications, she has to ask him for help.

In the current situation, the only thing she can do is to improve the weapons in the military camp, optimize their fortifications, and make it less difficult for the soldiers of Yunqing Kingdom to resist the invaders.

She could no longer do these two things secretly like she did before when she made arrows and crossbows for Chi Jingxiao and Ruan Shiping. This time, she not only had to do it openly, but also had to use the help of others to promote these things.

After all, only when all borders are safe and stable can they truly live a peaceful life.

When Ruan Qingqing arrived, Fu Yuanhao was still eating breakfast.

"What brought Miss Ruan here?"

"It's urgent! Sir Fu, can you call Sir Yuan, Sir Shen, Sir Wang, Sir Zhang, and Sir Zhao over as soon as possible? I have something very important to report."

Ruan Qingqing tried her best to keep her tone steady.

Fu Yuanhao ordered without hesitation, "Suiyun, go and inform them immediately to come to me as soon as possible!"

"Yes, Master!"

"You came so early, you probably haven't had time to have breakfast! It will take a while to wait for them, why don't you join us for a meal?" Fu Yuanhao invited.

"No, no, I just had a quick bite on the way here. Lord Fu, please take your time and don't worry about me." Ruan Qingqing found a seat in the side hall and sat down, checking her drawing again to see if there was anything wrong.

Just after the inspection, she heard Shen Zhizui's loud voice, "Brother Yuanhao, why did you call us together in such a hurry?"

"Miss Ruan came over and said she had something very important to report to us."

"What about her?"

"In the side hall."

"Why didn't you say it earlier! Miss Ruan, we are all here. Do you have anything important to tell us?" Shen Zhizui asked as he walked into the side hall.

Yuan Pingzhang and others followed closely behind, "Yes! Do you have anything important to tell us?"

"There are wars everywhere now, and it would be very difficult to defend the border. I want to do my part for the border."

Ruan Qingqing did not hide it.

"What kind of effort are you trying to make? What do you need us to do?" Wang Sibo waved a fan and sat down not far from Ruan Qingqing.

"We will be heading to Xiyuguan soon, and it would be best if we could help you solve the problem before that." Zhang Qiuming sat not far from Ruan Qingqing with a bold look.

"That's right, Miss Ruan, what exactly do you need us to do?" Zhao Zhen was a little anxious.

"Does anyone know what the fortifications at the borders are like now? And what kind of weapons the soldiers are using?"

As soon as Ruan Qingqing asked the question, everyone started breathing heavier.

"Ms. Ruan, why are you asking this?" Fu Yuanhao also walked in from outside and casually pulled a chair near her and sat down.

"You should have heard that I have a very powerful master. The situation at the border is not optimistic this time. What I said just now about wanting to do my part for the border is not just talk. I want to understand the current situation of the border fortifications and the weapons used by the soldiers, and then see if I can use what my master taught me to optimize them and make it easier for the soldiers to defend the city."

"I know the weapons used by the soldiers. Nowadays, most people use spears, machetes and shields." Shen Zhizui said, "I have been hanging out in the military camp with my old man since I was seven years old. I know all these things!"

"I know a little about that fortification." Zhao Zhen took over the topic, "I've heard my brother talk about it before. Generally, there is a moat, a drawbridge over the moat, a gatehouse, an arrow tower, a city wall, and two corner towers."

"What kind of arrows are the soldiers on the arrow tower using? What's their range?"

"An ordinary rubber bow and arrow weighs less than three pounds, and its maximum range is about ten feet."

"Where is the city wall? Are there any fortifications on it?" Ruan Qingqing asked anxiously.

Everyone shook their heads. "No more."

Ruan Qingqing swallowed and looked around at everyone. "If I have a way to strengthen the fortifications of the city wall, how long will it take to implement it?"

"A very detailed memorial needs to be written and submitted to the Ministry of Works, which will then approve it and submit it to the emperor for review. After going through the whole process, it will take a month even if we rush. Plus, we are far away from the capital, so it will take more than three months to get it done." Zhao Zhen frowned.

"Three months is too long. I'm not sure if Xiyuguan can hold out that long."

Shen Zhizui was shocked. "What did you say?"

"The situation in Xiyuguan may be more serious than we thought. Do you have any way to shorten the time and save everyone from risks?" Ruan Qingqing asked.

"There is no better way than to act first and report later." Zhao Zhen thought for a while and said.

"If it is an improved weapon, what procedures are required?" Ruan Qingqing asked again.

“All I need is my father’s written consent.” Wang Sibo said, shaking his fan.

"What if we use local materials to make weapons?"

"Same thing. The manufacture of weapons of the Ministry of War also requires cooperation. The Ministry of War does not have an independent workshop. They are only responsible for review and unified deployment."

Ruan Qingqing gritted her teeth and said, "Lord Wang, can you get your father's consent document? I have several powerful weapons and crossbows that can fire continuously. The range is longer than that of ordinary crossbows and the combat efficiency is high. I know some craftsmen nearby. If we can produce them in large quantities, defending the city will not be a problem!"

Shen Zhizui stood up first and walked towards Ruan Qingqing, "Let me see!"

Ruan Qingqing handed him the drawings of the crossbow and catapult.

Zhang Qiuming immediately went over to take a look. "This blueprint is so lifelike. With these two things, the enemy won't be able to get close to the city wall!"

His voice began to tremble.

"With them here, why should we be afraid of the barbarians? We can just isolate them outside the city!" Shen Zhizui was no less excited than Zhang Qiuming.

He looked up at Wang Sibo, "Sibo, this matter only lacks a page of consent from your father, you come up with a solution! Who knows, our Yunqing country may be able to escape danger with this!"