301 Sincerity(2/2)
Andaman almost eagerly picked up the bow, looked it up first, and then tried to pull it all over. When he pulled it, he was startled and his eyes widened slightly.
Chu Qianhuang immediately saw it, felt contented, smiled sweetly, and said, "Prince, you might as well try it with a feather arrow."
Andaman took a feather arrow, skillfully pulled the bow and hit the arrow, and then shot the arrow. A series of movements were as smooth as flowing water.
"Swoosh!"
The feather arrow broke out from the string, slashed through the air like a meteor, and shot out quickly from the window, crossed the pond outside, and shot into a trunk that only two people could embrace each other.
"Soul..."
Countless fallen leaves fell from the canopy like a heavy snowfall. The leaves, which were either yellow or green, fell on the water surface of the pond, and small ripples appeared on the water surface.
Andaman's eyes widened even wider, and his left hand holding the bow subconsciously clenched it tightly, as if he was afraid that he would be snatched away.
This bow is so amazing!
When he pulled the bow just now, he didn't use much force, but the power of the feather arrow shot was not reduced at all, and the effective range was a hundred steps away. If he tried his best, how far could he shoot?
He estimated that it was at least two or three percent stronger than an ordinary bow, and it also saved effort. Saving the soldiers' physical strength was tantamount to increasing their combat power. If this bow could be configured in large quantities, it would definitely make the soldiers of Hao Kingdom more wings.
On a battlefield where the enemy and us are equally strong, this advantage is enough to become an invincible advantage to sweep the enemy.
Chu Qianhuang looked at the big tree that was still vibrating outside the window and sighed: "What a pity, this bow is still a bit rough and can only be regarded as a semi-finished product."
As she said that, she looked at Prince Andaman and apologized: "Prince, my manpower and material resources are limited, so I hope Prince Haihua."
Andaman understood that Chu Qianhuang was guarding himself, so he deliberately gave him a semi-finished product first.
Andaman grabbed the bow in his hand and played with it repeatedly, silent.
Chu Qianhuang smiled and said, "How is my 'sincerity'?"
"I accept the girl's 'sincerity'." Andaman put the bow on the table, meaning he wanted to leave the bow.
"That won't work." Chu Qianhuang refused without thinking, "I will take this bow away today. When I arrive in Hao Kingdom, I will present the bow and the complete drawings together."
After pausing, she added: "The prince will not trust me, right?"
Andaman: "…"
Andaman frowned slightly, still silent.
Of course he couldn't believe Chu Qianhuang, but he couldn't say this. Besides, Chu Qianhuang's condition was to fulfill his promise when he arrived in Hao Kingdom. Hao Kingdom was their Hao people's territory. What tricks could Chu Qianhuang play, a weak woman with no power?!
Andaman looked at the bow repeatedly, and his right hand also gently rubbed the bow, as if he wanted to engrave its composition in his memory.
Chu Qianhuang was not afraid of him watching or remembering. This was a compound bow that surpassed this era. She was confident that no matter how much Andaman looked, she could not see the tricks, so she did not urge him.
After a while, Andaman nodded and agreed: "Okay, I promise you."
He smiled slightly and returned the bow to Chu Qianhuang with his own hands, looking graceful and reasonable.
Chu Qianhuang put the compound bow back into the wooden box and covered the lid, feeling relieved: If Andaman had now toughened to take the bow away, she would have no way to refuse, even if she still kept one move.
But since the two sides want to cooperate, she still hopes to cooperate happily, not to be tense. Fortunately, Andaman is still a trustworthy person.
Chu Qianhuang did not leave any more, and ordered Baoqin to pick up the wooden box containing the bow and arrow, and said goodbye to Andaman: "Prince, I will wait for your good news, say goodbye."
After Chu Qianhuang left this sentence, she took her maid away from the water pavilion.
Andaman did not send anyone to see him off. Suke and the others who were guarding outside the water pavilion walked in and walked to Andaman, and their sharp eyes were also staring at Chu Qianhuang's back outside.
After Chu Qianhuang walked away, Su Ke lowered his voice and said, "Prince, should you follow me and check it out? Where did that bow be made?"
Chu Qianhuang was just a lady from Daqi. Like other noble ladies from Daqi, she might be proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and maybe she was a little clever, and that was all.
She would never have made the bow by herself. From some details of the bow, it can be seen that this may be a semi-finished product, but it is also a test piece of artisans with skilled skills. Eighty or ninety percent were made by craftsmen in the capital area of Chu Qianhuang.
While thinking, Andaman touched the thick curly beard on his chin, raised his thick eyebrows and took another sip of tea.
Although he felt that Chu Qianhuang should not make such a low-level mistake and give them an opportunity to take advantage of it, he nodded in vain: "Go."
Immediately afterwards, he cautionedly reminded this sentence: "Suke, this is Daqi."
His voice outside of his words was to remind his subordinates that the Jinyiwei of Daqi was like a group of dogs raised by the Emperor of Daqi, good at reconnaissance, arrest, and interrogation. The huge capital was filled with the eyes and ears of Jinyiwei, staring at the noble officials of Daqi in secret and staring at them, foreigners.
Therefore, their movements in Daqi must not be too great. The new bow provided by Chu Qianhuang is so amazing that even the Emperor of Daqi would be moved.
If the bow is exposed to the Emperor of the Great Qi because of their recklessness, it would be equivalent to making wedding clothes for others.
What if the Emperor of Qi gets this magical weapon, will he have the idea of rushing his troops south?
Andaman couldn't help but think of this in his heart, his eyes gloomy.
Even if Andaman was vague, Suke could understand what he meant and responded with a solemn look on his face: "Don't worry, the prince, you will act carefully."
Suke retreated first, but Andaman didn't look at him. His right hand clenched his fists and let go of it for a while, and repeated this a few times.
Finally, he placed his fist on the table and whispered: "It's time to urge the Emperor of Great Qi to set the list of marriages early, so that we can set off early to return to Hao, so as not to have too many dreams."
In Andaman's opinion, Chu Qianhuang is much more valuable now than the three princess who married their prince. The marriage between the two countries can only bring peace between Northern Qi and Dahao for a period of time, perhaps in just a few years, or in decades...
However, that new type of bow can increase Dahao's combat power, help Emperor Hao stabilize the morale of the army, shock the vassal kings, and even in the future...
Just thinking about it, Andaman could no longer sit still, and a passionate flush surged on his face.
He didn't keep much. After drinking the cup of tea, he let someone clean up the feather arrow he had just tried the bow. He left Bize Garden and went straight into the palace.
As the hour of You approached, the sky was dim and most of the officials had already left the palace, and the magnificent palace seemed much deserted.
When Andaman came outside the imperial study after a series of procedures, a young eunuch in green who was guarding the eaves came up and said politely: "Did Prince Andaman ask to see the emperor?"
Andaman also smiled politely: "I'm sorry for my father-in-law."
The young eunuch in green went into the imperial study and reported to Andaman, waiting outside.
In the imperial study, the emperor was not alone. The second prince Gu Nanzhao was telling the emperor about the separation of the Jingjun Prince's Mansion, and also mentioned that Gu Jin didn't want industry and only had cash.
Gu Nanzhao said, listen to it.
Midway through, the emperor took a pill presented by Eunuch Ni, swallowed it with water, and wiped the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief, with a mocking expression.
The emperor had no sympathy for Gu Jin. He had known that Gu Jin was an unrestrained person and was just a mess. He resigned his title and split up his family, which would have implicated his reputation as a dignified emperor. He was simply unreasonable.
Since Gu Jin didn't want to be a job in the court again, the emperor decided to help him, and in the future he would let him be a idle royal family, and he would just give him some salary to the royal family and support him.
There are so many members of the royal family, but there are not many more Gu Jin.
The emperor threw down his handkerchief and only gave three words to the separation of the Prince Jing's Mansion: "Let him go." Anyway, today's divisions are divided according to the etiquette system, so he did not favor anyone.
The young eunuch in green walked in at this time. Seeing that Gu Nanzhao had finished his business, he stepped forward and reported, "Emperor, Prince Andaman of Nanhao is asking for a meeting."
The emperor heard Andaman's name and the muscles on both cheeks tensed a little, and he became more and more disgusted with this person.
Seeing that the emperor looked unwilling, Gu Nanzhao asked for instructions: "Father, do you want a son to be a minister..." Go and send him away?
The emperor raised his hand and made a silent gesture to interrupt Gu Nanzhao, and then squeezed out a word from between his teeth:
"Prince."
He also asked Gu Nanzhao to stay. After all, Gu Nanzhao was responsible for contacting Nanhao envoys in recent days.
After a while, Andaman walked in with his head held high. The others entered the imperial study, and were all delighted and looked fearful. Perhaps only Andaman, as an envoy of Nanhao, could look so calm and not care about the pressure released by the emperor.
Of course, Andaman also noticed Gu Nanzhao and performed Nanhao's etiquette to the father and son as if nothing had happened: "Attend to His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Qi, His Highness the Second Prince."
The emperor's tone made him rude and his attitude was neither cold nor hot.
Andaman still smiled and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Great Qi, I heard that in two days it will be the Laba Festival in your country. In my Dahao, this is also a festival, the day when Sakyamuni Buddha becomes enlightened."
"New Year is approaching, and I am also home like an arrow."
“…”
What else Andaman said later, the young eunuch in green couldn't hear it. He had already left the imperial study again silently, and could even guess that today would be a long and uneasy night.
Sure enough, after Andaman left, the emperor's thunderous voice came from the imperial study room again. The second prince who stayed in the imperial study room was also angry by the emperor and was scolded.
Not long after, the emperor summoned all the Minister of Rites and the people from the Zongren Mansion into the palace before the palace was locked. He discussed it for a long time in the imperial study room...
Before we knew it, the sunset disappeared and the night fell. It was a night without stars and moons, very lonely and lonely.
When a group of people came out of the palace, they were all relieved and exhausted.
Prince Li was the Zong Ling, so he was naturally announced to speak together by the emperor. He only felt that today's short day was full of ups and downs, and he could write a book.
The Minister of Rites and others all returned to their respective residences, but Prince Li did not go home directly. Instead, he went to Prince Chen's mansion halfway and complained like he was venting: "The emperor really wants to be the first one, and he doesn't want Anle to marry Haoguo."
"He is really, this is a marriage between the two countries. How can orders be changed every day!"
"Hey, he is not old. People say he is not confused when he is forty. I see why he is the same as in his old age!"
The last sentence is almost disrespectful.
Chapter completed!