Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 195 The Great Xia First Armory

But once this thing is invented, it's only a matter of time before it's copied by others.

The longer this secret can be kept, the greater the benefits for Great Xia.

The three of them then entered a room.

Inside, there were all sorts of things laid out on a long table.

It was filled with various drawings made with a brush.

Chu Chen was slightly surprised. It seemed that the Ministry of Works of the Great Xia Dynasty was also gradually developing its technology.

Among the pile of blueprints, a drawing of Zhou Shixun's three-wheeled motorcycle caught Chu Chen's attention.

"This item? Lord Zheng has also studied it?"

"Young Master Chu, you flatter me. This is Zheng Jing's study. This is the first time I've heard that Zheng Jing is still researching His Majesty's carriage."

So this is Zheng Jing's private research institute. That's truly shocking.

See how important it is to have a good father?

But if you can build that three-wheeled motorcycle, I'll eat my hat!

Chu Chen nodded without saying anything.

He took out a set of tools and began to disassemble the crossbow.

Actually, I don't understand it myself. When I take it apart, it's just to show them how the screws are connected.

And this modern industry.

However, he believed that with Zheng Jing's intelligence, he would definitely be able to understand it.

At this moment, Zheng Jing was also watching Chu Chen's actions intently.

He looked thoughtful.

In no time, the powerful crossbow was reduced to a pile of parts.

"Lord Zheng, you just need to measure the precise dimensions of these items and then distribute them to your subordinates for production."

"Let's produce one set first, then try assembling it. I believe we'll succeed eventually."

Zheng Wenkai smiled and nodded, then picked up the materials and weighed them in his hand.

“Young Master Chu, this material is not something that our Great Xia possesses. With all that Great Xia currently has, I'm afraid what we create cannot match the power of this item.”

Chu Chen understood what he meant, but he had no good solution at the moment.

He really didn't understand iron smelting and steelmaking technology, so he could only go back at night and look through some books.

So he said to Zheng Wenkai, "I can give you an answer about this tomorrow."

"To keep this a secret, let's stop here for today."

After saying this, he bowed to the two of them and walked outside.

Zheng Wenkai waved and summoned several maids, who then led Chu Chen into a courtyard.

This was a room he had specially prepared for Chu Chen and Chen Qingxuan.

Back in his room, Chu Chen chased away everyone who wanted to serve him and then slipped into the space.

In the corner of that pile of books, something suddenly caught his eye.

Chu Chen grabbed a book titled "How the Steel Was Tempered" in one swift motion.

I flipped through it: "It's a novel."

He then searched inside for a full half hour before finally finding some fragmented information.

I organized all the book information onto A4 paper before leaving the space.

He called Zheng Jing over and handed him the stack of A4 papers: "Do you know how important this thing is?"

Zheng Jing carefully read through the information, and his eyes instantly lit up with excitement.

"Uncle, don't worry, I will not reveal a single word, not even to my father."

Chu Chen didn't ask him to do that, and even if it were leaked, it wouldn't be a big deal for him.

"Alright, now that you know, just go ahead and do it."

"I believe that with your intelligence, I will be able to see the finished product of that crossbow in a few days."

Zheng Jing took the stack of papers, knelt down before Chu Chen, and then plunged into his private research institute.

Feeling utterly bored, Chu Chen walked out of the courtyard and headed towards the streets of Kyoto.

He believed that once this high-strength steel was produced, the combat power of the entire Great Xia would definitely increase exponentially.

Walking on the streets of Kyoto, watching the crowds come and go.

There's no way to connect it with that year of disaster.

Before I knew it, I had arrived at the city gate.

"Who goes there...Young Master Chu, what brings you here?"

The imposing soldiers at the city gate immediately recognized Chu Chen and put on a smiling face.

Just then, the sound of horses' hooves came from behind, and Chu Chen quickly stepped aside.

Getting stepped on by this thing is no laughing matter.

But upon closer inspection, it was Zhou Heng, who had changed his clothes, heading towards the city gate.

Behind them followed countless carriages and horses, pulling large wooden barrels that were steaming hot.

“Brother, what are you doing here? Come, let’s go out with me to help with disaster relief.”

Upon seeing Chu Chen, Zhou Heng immediately dismounted and walked towards Chu Chen.

"Disaster relief? How do you do disaster relief? What's behind you?"

Looking at the energetic Zhou Heng, Chu Chen couldn't help but ask.

“My sworn brother may not know this, but in the past, when the Great Xia suffered major disasters, local officials would step forward to provide porridge and relief. As a prince of the Great Xia, it is my duty to do so.”

After saying that, she tried to pull Chu Chen along.

"Um, wait a minute, what you're doing isn't exactly ineffective, but it's not very meaningful either."

After finishing speaking, Chu Chen pulled him aside and earnestly repeated what he had told Lan Tianlei.

They talked about work relief, election of leaders, brainwashing, and all sorts of other nonsense.

Gradually, Zhou Heng came to understand.

He then excitedly shouted to the soldiers behind him, "You guys go and distribute the porridge, I have to go back to the palace."

After saying that, he helped Chu Chen onto his horse, turned the horse around, and headed towards the palace.

"Holy crap, you didn't even say anything before riding one horse with two men? What's going on?"

“Brother, when did you start caring about these things? Come on, let’s go tell Father about your plan.”

Damn it, I've gotten myself into trouble again.

Inside the Imperial Study, Zhou Shixun listened intently to Chu Chen's rambling speech and became excited as well.

After a long pause: "Hahaha, Chuwa, you are truly my lucky star."

"Eighth Brother, do as your sworn brother says right away."

Zhou Heng, in a panic, accepted the order and left. At this moment, only Chu Chen and Zhou Shixun remained in the Imperial Study.

"Uncle Zhou, I have other matters to attend to at the Ministry of Works, so I'll take my leave now?"

"No rush, how's the crossbow?"

Zhou Shixun turned to look at Chu Chen and asked expectantly.

Alright, looks like I'm going to have to waste some more breath.

Then he went on to explain to Zhou Shixun how to produce the product, how to keep it secret, and the assembly line.

Moreover, he emphasized that he had given the iron-smelting method to Zheng Jing.

After listening, Zhou Shixun nodded: "Zheng Jing is a good kid. His family has contributed a lot to the Great Xia for three generations. Their loyalty is beyond question. Let him continue doing it."

“Uncle Zhou, since that’s the case, why not give Zheng Jing people and the factory management to establish the Great Xia’s First Armory?”

"Oh, an arsenal, what is that?"

"As the name suggests, this arsenal is where weapons are provided to the soldiers of the Great Xia. This centralized management not only improves efficiency, but also allows for better control over civilian weapons."

After listening, Zhou Shixun pondered for a moment and then said, "Hahaha, Chu Wazi, you are truly my lucky star. This plan is brilliant."