Repeating crossbows are mainly composed of bow arms, machine brakes, handles, strings, etc. The most important of which are the machine brake structure and the material of the bow string, but these things are not a big problem in this cold weapon age.

There was once a strong crossbow in the Qin Dynasty, and later there was the Zhuge Liannu in the Three Kingdoms. The development of the crossbow in this era has been a very mature product, but the manufacturing process of the Zhuge Liannu has been lost, and the use of crossbows in field battles is far more than

Bows and arrows are troublesome, and the cost of use and maintenance is much higher, so the use of bows and arrows in conventional combat is higher than that of crossbows.

Zhou Yu does not want to use crossbows to replace the role of bows and arrows in this era. He just wants to arm the forces he has, such as the Jinyi Guards, Imperial Guards, and Huben Army. In the short term, at least until the muskets can truly achieve a certain effect.

, even the effect of the crossbow is still very obvious. If it is excessive, it is obviously a very useful thing.

For example, before cannons were manufactured, the combination of catapults and explosive charges would be very interesting. The same is true for hot air balloons and explosive charges. The effects of different combinations of things will be unexpected, which requires more

The craftsmen pitched in and used their ingenuity to contribute.

Xie Chong could not imagine the scene Zhou Yu described to him, but only a year later he witnessed such a scene with his own eyes. Dozens of what Zhou Yu called cannons were juxtaposed together, and the cannonballs sprayed out covered the ground.

After the wooden man in the experimental site, the scene of destroying everything was deeply etched in Xie Chong's mind.

Xie Chong immediately gave a definition to this thing called a cannon: Although it is inconvenient to move, it is definitely an artifact in offensive and defensive battles!

Earthen cannons and spears were all presented in this world, and Zhuge Liannu was also deployed to the Huben Army and Jinyi Guards under Zhou Yu's restoration, and was strictly controlled.

But the next order from Zhou Yu caused Xie Chong to overturn the definition that had just been issued, that is, the gun barrel should be miniaturized, and something similar to a mortar could be produced using an oil barrel and explosives. It makes no sense in this world.

You can't make the same thing.

Then the lightweight fire coverage weapon named mortar by Zhou Yu was also manufactured under the research of countless craftsmen. However, accidents are bound to occur during these processes, but with strict operating procedures, accidents will also be eliminated.

Compressed to the smallest rule.

Then Xie Chong watched in disbelief as Zhou Yuan invested countless amounts of money in the workshop, and earned countless money back from the things produced by the workshop, such as glass, mirrors, snowflake salt, snowflake candy, steel, etc.

, and created a flying hot air balloon, a more efficient musket, and better steel, forming a special cycle that even Xie Chong could not understand.

A few years later, the Huben Army had expanded several times. As Zhou Yu's private army, he alone supported it. It used a variety of new equipment and weapons, and adopted new training methods, whether it was repeating crossbows, muskets, or forced

Cannons, cannons, and even grenades and hot air balloons can be used with ease.

The Huben Army, which has expanded to tens of thousands of people, has become the most powerful force in Zhongzhou. However, this force is not known to many people. They only know that the emperor has a strong Huben bodyguard.

, continuing to hide his fangs, always ready to pounce on Zhou Yu's biggest enemy.

In addition to the Huben Army, the number of Jinyi Guards has also grown rapidly from 2,000 to tens of thousands. The personnel include veterans of three religions and nine ranks, heirs of powerful families, and even people from aristocratic families. Jinyiwei is spread throughout the country and has penetrated into enemy countries.

During the war, it once made the officials in the court and the kings of aristocratic families in various places feel terrified. It was no longer just a mere bodyguard of the emperor.

Over the course of several years, Zhou Yu led Zhao Teng to develop Jinyiwei step by step, and only then did Jinyiwei truly become the secret service agency that made the world miserable in the Ming Dynasty.

However, the Jin Yiwei is no longer under the control of Zhao Teng. Zhou Yuan personally promoted countless people, and even directly mobilized middle-level officers from other areas, such as the Huben Army and the Imperial Guard, to firmly grasp the rights and direction of the Jin Yiwei.

But Zhou Yu did not completely erase Zhao Teng's rights. Although he took away Zhao Teng's command rights of the Jinyi Guards, he still left him a part of the intelligence personnel and a Qianhu Bureau to guard the imperial city. Those intelligence personnel

It is completely secret, hidden among the royal guards and among all the people in the world.

He is a member of the Jin Yiwei but is also a member of this intelligence agency. He monitors the world and the Jin Yiwei themselves. Zhao Teng can also get the information that the Jin Yiwei can get. When presented to Zhou Yuan, he can compare whether it is true or false.

Someone is hiding it.

And Zhao Teng has become more and more respectful to Zhou Yu in these years. He is not pretending, but he is completely impressed by Zhou Yu from the bottom of his heart. There is no thought of disrespect in his heart. He has become

I have found a truly trustworthy companion and the most loyal subordinate.

As Zhou Yu grew older, through healthy diet and appropriate exercise, Zhou Yu's figure became more and more upright. Finally, he no longer looked like the little cub he used to be, but in the court, Zhou Yu seemed more and more lazy.

But the inexplicable power is even greater.

There is no pro-government in name only, but even a "hmm" in the court will immediately make all the officials quiet down and obedient. A decision can be passed as quickly as possible and implemented as long as it is not a haphazard policy.

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The previously established Secretariat and Staff Office, like the low-key Jinyiwei at the beginning, has gradually become the most important power core department in the court. Although everyone in the Secretariat and Staff Office has no real power, although everyone has official positions.

They are all very low-level, but the title of "imperial minister" allows them to participate in any court affairs and use means to find out problems.

This place is actually a small cabinet, but it is different from the cabinet because all the power is in the hands of the emperor. It is also a central department created by Zhou Yu based on an emperor in another world and later generations. It can check and balance each other with the three ministers.

, as long as the emperor has a little bit of means, he can control everything in the court.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Since then, the court has completely fallen into Zhou Yu's control, and gradually only Zhou Yu's voice is left in the entire Zhongzhou.

However, everything remained calm under Zhou Yu's maintenance.

If there is a rebellion, it will be wiped out. If there is a war, whoever should fight will fight. The general trend of the whole world has been the same as before in the past few years.

A few years passed in a blink of an eye, and Zhou Yu also reached the age of fifteen. Xie Chong, who originally only wanted to stay here for two years, failed to return to Xizhou in the end and was assigned more things. Hong Xiao

Zhou Yu did not let go of both Yu and Feng Qiao. The positions held by these two people now were too important, and Zhou Yu could not allow them to let them go.

In the imperial study room, the grown-up Zhou Yu rested his head on a pair of thighs and dozed off. The owner of the thighs sat with a look of helplessness and habit, reading a book and stroking the cat with one hand.

Next to them were several maids who were good-looking and good-looking, gently fanning Zhou Yu who was dozing off.

In the middle of the imperial study, several round pandas were making mischief, and there were people behind them who kept cleaning up the mess they made. With the lively cats, the entire imperial study looked like an important political palace.

It has become a good place for entertainment and leisure.

Zhao Sheng was also squatting at the door playing with the cat. When he heard the footsteps and looked up, he saw his adoptive father Zhao Teng leading Taiwei Guang Guang, Taifu Xie Chong, Prime Minister Liu Yuan and General Liu Wei in front of him.

The steps of the few people were lighter. Zhao Teng walked a few steps faster and came to Zhao Sheng's side. He pulled Zhao Sheng up and looked into the imperial study room and asked in a low voice: "Where is your Majesty?"

Zhao Sheng also replied in a low voice, and then said hello to the person behind Zhao Teng: "I'm asleep. I've met a few adults."

Guang Guang's face was a little dark: "Master Zhao, may I ask if my family's Shi Yi is in the imperial study room?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone else turned their heads away, either looking at the sky or the ground. Zhao Sheng also replied with some embarrassment: "Your Majesty is resting, and Empress Ni is indeed taking care of your Majesty's rest."

Piao Guang puffed his beard and stomped his feet with eyes wide open: "What kind of decency is this? How could your Majesty be so rude? How can you be so exposed even though you are not married?"

"Lieutenant, don't worry, don't worry." Liu Wei hurriedly comforted him from the side: "Getting married is a matter of time. Your Majesty has already had the habit of taking a nap in the afternoon. It's just a matter of taking care of the afternoon nap. It doesn't hurt anything."

Guang Guang took a deep breath and cupped his hands towards several people: "Everyone, we made an agreement when we came here. Today, no matter what, Your Majesty must agree to get married immediately. We can't wait, the clan can't wait, and the kings can't wait.

, there is no light in the world, we must get married as soon as possible and have a prince!"

"Originally we were supposed to get married two years ago, but at the critical moment you worked with me to delay the matter for two years before seizing the opportunity. If you don't work with me to persuade His Majesty to get married as soon as possible, then you will be the criminals of this country.

!Prince Xiao Nanchen already has an heir, and His Majesty has not yet had an heir. This is absolutely unacceptable!"

"understand."

Liu Yuan and Liu Wei smiled awkwardly. It was not that they wanted to show off to Guang Guang, but that Zhou Yu gave too much at that time, so that they would rather bear a bad reputation than cooperate with Zhou Yu's intention to get married a few years later. But today is indeed

There is no other way, why did King Xiao Nanchen suddenly have an heir?

At this moment, a chubby giant panda ran out of the royal study, followed immediately by a maid: "Yuanyuan, don't run away, don't run away, come back quickly!"

The two guards skillfully stepped forward to restrain Yuanyuan, and then sent Yuanyuan into the imperial study room as she tried to escape.

Seeing such a scene, Guang Guang took a few steps forward and looked into the imperial study room. He couldn't help but cover his chest, took a deep breath, and stared in disbelief: "When did the important place of the imperial study room change?"

It’s become what it is now, Master!”

Xie Chong sighed and said helplessly: "Hey, I can't help it. These are His Majesty's precious pets, and the entire harem is their playground. Apart from this aspect, Your Majesty is usually a bit out of tune. I really don't think so in other places."

It's impeccable, and I really can't persuade you about it. It's not so lively on weekdays, maybe it's because your Majesty the Lady of the Yang family came here today that you sent these things over."

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