So what if I traveled through time? I'll continue to roll in another place

Tomorrow is the day of departure, and Chu Yuanming and Shu Rongxue are making intensive preparations.

Xiao Yueshan and Zhou Yao came to the Prince of Jin's mansion to ask for an audience. Even if Chu Yuanming and his wife were puzzled, they would definitely receive them.

"The army will set out tomorrow. Lord Zhou is not in the Ministry of Works counting supplies, so why is he here?" Chu Yuanming looked at the tired man. He had been in charge of the camp since the expedition was decided. The demeanor of the romantic prince in the past was slightly tainted with the air of a soldier.

"Your Majesty, I went to the camp a few days ago to learn how to ride a horse. I saw that the horses used in our dynasty were equipped with single-sided stirrups, which were only used for getting on and off the horse and did not help with riding stability. So I improved the saddle and stirrup." Zhou Yao asked Zhou Xing to present their newly made horse riding equipment.

"What's so special about this? Aren't two stirrups the same? Is such a small matter worth a trip to Prince Jin's mansion?"

Chu Yuanming was busy with the big and small things of the expedition, so he was inevitably impatient. How could a small fifth-rank official come to his Prince Jin's mansion to seek credit? What did he think of him?

Shu Rongxue on the side was much calmer than her husband. On the one hand, she knew Xiao Yueshan and knew that anything Xiao Yueshan could show off must be good stuff. On the other hand, she came from a family of generals and had been exposed to wars since childhood, so she was also quite keen on riding and shooting.

Shu Rongxue ordered the eunuch to take the things from Zhou Xing's hand, "Since Lord Zhou has taken the trouble to deliver it, Chang Tai, bring the horse and harness it to give it a try."

The eunuch examined it carefully and said, "Your Highness, this stirrup is longer than the common ones, and there is a footrest underneath to fix your feet." As he said that, he jumped on the horse and tried to run a few laps in the yard. Sure enough, he was faster.

"This stirrup is really useful!" Shu Rongxue said excitedly, "With it, the soldiers will be more stable on horseback, and their combat effectiveness will be greatly improved."

Upon seeing this, Chu Yuanming tried it himself and found that the effect was indeed remarkable.

"Your Highness, Princess, in addition to being more stable when riding, if one is proficient in riding, it will also allow the soldiers to fight with weapons in both hands, or allow the horse's momentum to be used as a killing force. This way, the Dazhao cavalry will be even more unstoppable." Xiao Yueshan explained in a friendly manner.

"Lord Zhou, you always have some wonderful ideas!" Chu Yuanming said happily, "I didn't expect that you could make such a good thing for me just by learning to ride a horse."

Turning around, the man complained, "I'm not saying anything to you, but why didn't you think of such a good idea earlier? The army is about to set out, and it's too late to make it now. We can only ask Lord Xu to make it and send it to us later."

Xiao Yueshan and Zhou Yao were both surprised to see Chu Yuanming's changing expression. It was him no matter what he said.

Only Shu Rongxue was not surprised. The heart of an emperor is hard to predict. If he really became an emperor, wouldn't he be so capricious?

"Lord Zhou has made another contribution this time. I will definitely reward you well. How about I reward you when you return victorious tomorrow?" Chu Yuanming said.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Xiao Yueshan and Zhou Yao said in unison. What a shame! They worked so hard for so long and only got a piece of cake.

Regardless of whether it is ancient or modern, working as a laborer is so undignified...

"However, the manufacturing process of this stirrup must be kept strictly confidential and must not be leaked." Chu Yuanming said seriously, "Otherwise, if Wu Ge masters this technology, we will be at a greater disadvantage."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will be careful and cautious." Zhou Yao said.

"Well, tell Minister Xu to assign people to make 5,000 sets of saddles first. After they are made, they must be escorted and transported together with the food and supplies. There must be no mistakes." Chu Yuanming gave the order casually. As long as it would be helpful for this expedition, he would do it to perfection at any cost.

"You guys go back first. I still have some things to discuss with the princess." Chu Yuanming said.

Before leaving, Princess Shu Rongxue of Prince Jin said to Xiao Yueshan: "Now that the army is about to set out, would you be willing to go with me to see them off tomorrow, Madam Zhou?" asked the Princess of Prince Jin.

Xiao Yueshan was delighted and quickly responded, "Thank you, Princess, for your kindness. I am honored."

The couple left Prince Jin's mansion, but unexpectedly they did not get a reward but a job.

I had no choice but to drive directly to the Ministry of Works and find Minister Xu.

After hearing their purpose, Xu Miao personally sent people to try out the saddles. Seeing that they were indeed useful, he immediately gathered a group of craftsmen and began to make new saddles and stirrups.

After a busy day, the two finally returned home and began to pack their bags.

The couple were both silent in tacit understanding. They knew that this expedition was a long and dangerous journey and they could not survive by luck.

At night, the two lay side by side in bed.

Xiao Yueshan felt awkward, wanting to look at him but not wanting to look at him at the same time, tears streaming down her face uncontrollably, "You don't know martial arts, so if a fight really breaks out, remember to stay away. Otherwise, just follow Chu Yuanming closely, he will definitely not put himself in danger."

"Yes, I know everything." He held her in his arms, "But we should capture the leader first. Will you die faster if you follow Chu Yuanming?" He kissed her tears and joked.

"Puh, puh, puh!" Xiao Yueshan was so angry that she sat up. "What the hell, don't say such unlucky words!"

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything more. Even if you can't sleep, just lie down with me for a while." He hugged her and stopped talking.

They both quietly enjoyed every minute of their company.

On the day of farewell, Xiao Yueshan followed the Princess of Jin to the outside of the city. Also seeing them off were many adults and wives whose sons were joining the army. The city wall was filled with a large crowd.

The auspicious time had arrived, and Prime Minister Song Pu issued an imperial decree to summon him and personally went to see him off.

Prince Jin was dressed in military uniform and looked heroic. He knelt down and received the imperial edict.

Pei Ji and Yue Zhenkang, who followed behind him, also knelt down to salute. The army and all the people who were there to see him off knelt down to listen to his orders.

"The Emperor Fengtian Chengyun issued an edict:

I have heard that the barbarians are disturbing our borders, burning, killing, and looting, and the people are living in misery. This is a great threat to the country and must be eliminated. However, the generals have been fighting for a long time and have not been able to defeat the enemy. Now I am sending my uncle, Prince Jin, Chu Yuanming, to lead the army to fight against the barbarians. I hope that the prince will live up to my trust, put down the rebellion as soon as possible, and return peace to the people. I decree this! "

Song Pu's deep voice resounded throughout the capital.

"I obey your order and will definitely fulfill my mission!" Chu Yuanming responded loudly, bowed his head and accepted the order before standing up.

Everyone stood up together.

After talking with Song Pu for a while, Chu Yuanming mounted his horse and led the army out.

The army is vast and powerful, with flags flying, showing its mighty spirit.

Many ladies on the city wall had red eyes and wiped their tears secretly.

Xiao Yueshan looked at the team moving further and further away, silently praying for victory.

When the army disappeared from sight, the Princess of Jin turned to Xiao Yueshan and said, "You are a man with ideas. If you and your wife can help the prince return victoriously this time, you will be rewarded in the future."

Xiao Yueshan bowed and thanked him, but he was very worried in his heart. War is no joke. Who knows whether Chu Yuanming can win?

She watched the army disappearing on the horizon from the tower, and she couldn't help but feel a lot of emotions in her heart. She recalled every little thing she had experienced with Zhou Yao, and also remembered the agreement between them.

Zhou Yao, who was far away, looked back at the city wall from time to time. He saw Xiao Yueshan in the crowd, and his heart was filled with reluctance and worry.

It will be a long time before we meet again.