freenovelworld Chapter 850 Big Reward!
Chapter 850 Big Reward!
Emperor Qianwu's expression also grew solemn, but when everyone saw that the emperor had no intention of stopping him, they knew that this was his tacit approval.
At that moment, more than half of Xiao Tingshan's group were killed or wounded. Someone in the group lit torches in the distance and threw them at the crossbows on Shen Shuyi's side. At the same time, other guards replaced the long arrows in their hands with arrows lit by kerosene.
Everyone couldn't help but feel worried and sweat for Shen Shuyi.
Mo Yu sneered, obviously prepared for this: "It's just a trick."
The next moment, to everyone's surprise, water actually spurted out from the crossbow. Seeing this scene, Emperor Qianwu couldn't help but stand up, looking a little stunned.
"This crossbow can also spray water?"
Emperor Qianwu asked the question on everyone's mind, and Mo Yu immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this is a trivial thing that I researched when I was bored."
"After the crossbow cart was built, Princess Mingyue once said that if the crossbow cart was transported to the border over a long distance, it would be a waste of money and manpower, and the cost would be too high. So later I studied how to disassemble and reassemble the crossbow cart so that it would be easier to transport."
"In addition, Princess Mingzhu also discussed with me how to defeat this chariot crossbow. What is the chariot crossbow most afraid of? Later, I discussed with the princess and thought that the chariot crossbow was most afraid of fire attacks."
The people were trapped in the chariot with nowhere to escape. The shields around them were hard and heavy, but in order to balance the weight, a lot of wooden structures were used inside the chariot.
As a result, the thing this chariot crossbow fears most is fire attack.
Now that you have thought of the problem, you need to think about how to solve it.
"It just so happened that I had nothing to do before, so I tinkered with some gadgets, one of which was this water spray tank. After I improved it, I installed it on the crossbow cart."
Mo Yu spoke eloquently. Although he did not show much respect for the emperor, he was straightforward like a newborn calf that is not afraid of a tiger.
Emperor Qianwu nodded approvingly and turned to look at the situation on the field.
The failure of Xiao Tingshan and his group's fire attack did not bring much change to the battle situation, but instead provoked a counterattack from Shen Shuyi and his group.
The guards' coordination became more and more skillful, and their control over the chariot crossbow became more and more flexible.
Under Shen Shuyi's command, the chariot crossbows and the guards cooperated well. On the contrary, Xiao Tingshan's crossbow was suppressed by the arrows and could not move. Finally, the crossbow was forced to separate from the guards and was destroyed one by one.
Seeing that there were fewer and fewer guards and the enemy had already attacked the bed crossbow, Xiao Tingshan's face became gloomy.
He clenched his fingers, his chest feeling very stuffy.
What a great Shen Shuyi! All my efforts ended up serving you poorly!
Mo Xiu was even more dazed as he watched this scene.
"It turns out that he really invented the chariot crossbow..." Mo Xiu muttered to himself.
Xiao Tingshan suppressed his anger and said slowly: "If I give you more time, can you make it?"
Mo Xiu smiled bitterly and shook his head: "No."
He had thought about it and tried it, but failed every time. Especially after being ridiculed by Mo Yu last time, he immersed himself in research for a long time, but unfortunately, it was in vain in the end.
For Mohists, sometimes hard work is not that important.
In the face of absolute talent, hard work means nothing.
Perhaps, this is the difference between him and Mo Yu...
Xiao Tingshan was in a daze for a moment after hearing this, and he was even more angry: "Don't you claim to be the number one in the Mo family? As the head of the Mo family, how come you can't even beat a junior?"
Mo Xiu didn't say anything, just remained silent.
If it cannot be produced, it cannot be produced. It cannot be changed by a few words of criticism from others.
"Mo Xiu, I believe in you. Since Mo Yu can be created, you can do the same!" Xiao Tingshan seemed to have other plans and was unwilling to give up.
Mo Xiu looked at him and said slowly: "Sixth Prince, as long as it benefits the country and the people, it doesn't matter who made this thing. As long as it is used on the battlefield, it will always help Daqian's war and reduce casualties."
Xiao Tingshan sneered, "Stop talking about these high-sounding things! If you really didn't care about anything, why did you force him away and seize the position of the head of the Mo family?"
Xiao Tingshan's words made Mo Xiu extremely embarrassed.
He really didn't like Mo Yu back then, or rather, he didn't like his brother either.
He always believed that he was just luckier, so he was valued and cultivated by his father. If he was given the same opportunity, he would never be inferior to him.
As for Mo Yu, he thought that he had learned to be like his father at such a young age, being arrogant and presumptuous, and doing things without restraint. How could he be worthy of sitting on the position of the head of the Mo family at such a young age?
But until today...
Mo Xiu fell silent. Perhaps he had known that such a day would come, so for all these years, he had actually been deeply afraid in his heart.
Perhaps he already knew that Mo Yu was stronger than him, but he was unwilling to admit it.
At this moment, Shen Shuyi commanded the guards to capture Mo Xiu's bed crossbow. The soldiers fought forward, dragged the enemy down, and the enemy surrendered and was captured.
Zhao Baokun couldn't help but look at Emperor Qianwu and said, "Your Majesty, the winner has been decided! It seems that Mo Yu's chariot crossbow is indeed superior!"
Emperor Qianwu smiled and nodded: "Yes, Mo Yu has such accomplishments at such a young age, he is indeed a rare talent. Princess Mingzhu is even more far-sighted. As a woman, she is concerned about state affairs and has long-term plans. She is indeed a role model for women in Daqian. Come, give her a reward!"
Shen Shuyi and Mo Yu stepped forward to express their gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Qianwu was in a good mood when he saw this sharp weapon, but he did not forget Mo Xiu and Xiao Tingshan. After all, no matter what the outcome was, as an emperor, he could not let the capable ministers and generals who were concerned about state affairs feel disheartened.
Regardless of whether they have other intentions or not, at least that's the case on the surface.
"Mo Xiu is old, but he still studies his skills, so he deserves a generous reward! The Sixth Prince Xiao Tingshan is weak and sickly, but he cares about his soldiers, so he deserves a generous reward as well!"
Mo Xiu and Xiao Tingshan expressed their gratitude together, but even though Emperor Qianwu promised them both a generous reward, neither of them could smile.
Xiao Tingshan knew that he should bow his hands in thanks at this moment, and then praise Shen Shuyi and Mo Yu for their ingenious ideas, and then sincerely declare that as long as it was beneficial to the country, no matter whether the bed crossbow or the chariot crossbow won in the end, it would be a good thing that would benefit the country and the people.
But he couldn't say it...
He didn't know why. It had become a habit for him to remain kind and gentle over the years, but now he seemed to have no strength to pretend anymore.
He didn't know if he would have such a good opportunity again.
He only knew that ever since he met Shen Shuyi, no matter how he planned, he would fail in the end and end up making things difficult for her.
But Xiao Tingshan didn't expect that someone else said what he didn't say.
Shen Shuyi took a step forward and said sincerely: "Your Majesty, I think that no matter whether it is a chariot crossbow or a bed crossbow, no matter who made it, as long as it is beneficial to the war and has merits for the country, it is a good thing!"