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After carefully examining all the weapons in the armory, Lingyan had a clear plan and ideas in mind.

Afterwards, she and He Jingchuan walked together to an open space outside the armory.

Then Lingyan gently parted her lips and slowly said, "Although there are many kinds of weapons in this armory, there are still areas for improvement."

Upon hearing this, He Jingchuan immediately summoned all the craftsmen who had forged the weapons and had them write it down on paper.

He Jingchuan then clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I would like to hear the Crown Princess's insightful opinion."

After Lingyan saw that they had all arrived, she said, "Let's talk about the longsword first. Although the blade is sharp, its weight and balance can be further optimized. The design of the hilt can also be slightly adjusted to make it fit the palm of the hand better, so that soldiers can swing it more flexibly in battle."

She paused for a moment, then continued, "Also, the shields are too heavy. Soldiers would expend too much energy when fighting with the shields for a long time. We could use lighter but stronger materials, or add a support structure inside the shield to reduce the weight without compromising its protective capabilities."

Lingyan took a few steps forward and continued, "As for bows and crossbows, the range and draw weight of bows can be further improved, and the stringing mechanism of crossbows can be redesigned to make them easier to operate and increase the firing frequency. Materials such as wood, animal horns, and tendons can also be used to make the bow body, which can increase the range and power of the bow and arrow."

He Jingchuan and the craftsmen listened intently, nodding and taking notes.

Lingyan then said seriously, "There are also spears and halberds. The shape of the spearhead and halberd blade can be sharper and more pointed so that they can penetrate the enemy's armor more easily. Moreover, in the selection of materials for the spear shaft and halberd shaft, we should pay attention to the combination of toughness and lightness."

She frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "While the blacksmiths' craftsmanship is certainly superb, they can still introduce more precise measurements and planning in the design and creation of molds to reduce the scrap rate and improve the quality and consistency of the finished products."

Ling Yan took a deep breath and concluded, "If we can follow these improvement methods, I believe our weapons will be able to exert greater power on the battlefield, increasing the chances of victory for our soldiers."

He Jingchuan's eyes flashed with admiration and excitement, and then he solemnly replied, "What the Crown Princess said is absolutely right. This humble general will do his best to cooperate and put these improvements into practice."

The craftsmen nearby also gave the same assurance.

Lingyan then explained the improvements to the catapult to them.

It was no longer a simple human-powered catapult, but rather a mechanical structure and lever principle that enabled it to throw heavier and farther stones or burning materials, causing greater damage to enemy walls and positions.

In addition, Lingyan proposed an improved version of the barbed wire making method.

No longer just a single spike shape, but designed with multi-directional spikes and barbs, it can more effectively hinder the advance of enemy cavalry and infantry.

For melee weapons, Lingyan also suggested creating weapons similar to triangular bayonets.

Its unique shape can create wounds that are difficult to stitch, greatly enhancing the weapon's lethality.

Finally, she even provided them with the grenade formula so they could develop it.

Hand grenades are very convenient for soldiers to carry and throw, and can have unexpected effects in combat, with extremely high lethality.

As Ling Yan's voice slowly faded, there was initially a suffocating silence.

The craftsmen stood frozen in place, as if under a spell, their expressions frozen.

Then an elderly craftsman's beard trembled slightly, his mouth slightly open, as if he wanted to say something, but then his words caught in his throat.

After a long while, he sighed as if waking from a dream, and said in a trembling voice, "The Crown Princess's insights are truly enlightening! Such a novel and ingenious idea, I have been engaged in weapons manufacturing for many years, and I have never dared to think of such a thing before!"

His eyes were filled with shock and admiration, and he kept shaking his head and sighing.

Then a young craftsman became so excited that his face turned red, his hands clenched into fists, and his body trembled slightly.

His voice rose with excitement: "Your Highness, this is simply a stroke of genius! If we can truly improve it according to your suggestions, the weapons we forge will surely shine on the battlefield!"

His eyes were filled with longing and anticipation for the future.

Another craftsman stared wide-eyed, his eyeballs almost popping out of their sockets.

He stammered, "This...this is amazing! Your Highness, how did you come up with all this? I am utterly impressed!"

After he finished speaking, he bowed deeply to show his respect.

There was also an experienced old blacksmith whose originally serious face now broke into a bright smile.

He stepped forward, bowed respectfully to Lingyan, and said excitedly, "Your Highness, your idea has truly opened a whole new door for us! With your guidance, our weapon manufacturing will surely reach new heights, and we will do our utmost!"

Several young craftsmen huddled together, excitedly whispering among themselves.

"This Crown Princess is truly amazing!"

"Yes! I originally thought our cooking skills were pretty good, but compared to the Crown Princess, we're far behind!"

"Yes, yes, we are so lucky to hear such insightful opinions!"

At this moment, even a craftsman who was usually quite arrogant put away his proud expression.

He said with heartfelt admiration, "Your Highness, I consider myself to be quite capable in this field, but after hearing your words today, I realize that I am just a frog in a well."

The scene was lively and bustling, with the craftsmen's faces beaming with excitement and joy.

Their admiration and respect for Lingyan were palpable, as if they could already see the improved weapons displaying their might on the battlefield.

He Jingchuan, standing to the side, also felt honored.

His Ah Ling is so dazzling and admirable.

Lingyan showed no arrogance in the face of the praise, but instead said humbly, "You flatter me. I am just bold in my ideas. You are the pillars of the Great Zhao. I believe that with your skillful improvements, the Great Zhao will surely shine on the battlefield, reduce casualties among our soldiers, and make the other six kingdoms tremble in fear of the Great Zhao!"

Upon hearing this, the craftsmen were immediately filled with enthusiasm and pride, saying, "Your Highness, rest assured, we will do our utmost to live up to your expectations! Even if we have to work day and night, we will forge these weapons to be indestructible!"

One of the craftsmen excitedly added, "That's right! We will definitely do our utmost to meticulously craft each weapon as if it were a work of art, so that the enemy will tremble at the sight of our Great Zhao's weapons!"

Another older craftsman said firmly, "Since the Crown Princess trusts us so much, we'll risk our lives to make this a perfect job!"

The young artisans were filled with fervor, shouting in unison, "For the Great Zhao, for victory, we are willing to sacrifice our lives!"

Looking at the enthusiastic artisans, He Jingchuan smiled with satisfaction and said to Lingyan, "Your Highness, with such determination, what is there to worry about in terms of weaponry or defeating the enemy!"

Lingyan nodded slightly, her gaze fixed firmly on everyone: "Then I await your good news. I believe that soon, the military might of the Great Zhao will shake the world because of your efforts!"

Upon hearing this, the craftsmen stepped back and immediately threw themselves into the intense and busy work of improving the weapons.