Cheng Yaojin quickly handed the Embroidered Spring Knife to Li Shimin.
Li Junxian, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui also surrounded him.
He sized it up carefully.
They had never seen such a saber before.
He looked similar to Tang Hengdao, but he was definitely not Tang Hengdao.
Li Shi Min frowned slightly, he gripped the hilt of the sword tightly and felt it carefully.
Actually, there was a slight difference between the Embroidered Spring Saber and the Tang Saber.
However, these two kinds of sabers could be said to be of the same origin!
The Embroidered Spring Saber and the Tang Saber were both long and narrow.
However, the blade of the Embroidered Spring Saber was slightly curved and the edge was slightly wide.
As for Tang Heng's saber, the blade was straight like a sword, the tip was slanted, and the blade was narrow.
Without a doubt, Tang Hengdao was the most dazzling saber of the Tang Dynasty!
However, due to its short hilt, it was generally suitable for one-handed holding. It was very light and somewhat elegant, and it performed very well in close-combat slashes and assassinations!
As for the Embroidered Spring Saber, it was about one meter long. The hilt was longer, and the body of the saber was curved. It could be recognized as a saber at a glance, but the Tang saber was different. If it was not unsheathed, it was hard to tell whether it was a saber or a sword.
As an official knife, the Embroidered Spring Knife was not allowed to be held by the common people. This was also very different from the Tang knife.
In particular, because of its long hilt, it was suitable for both one-handed and two-handed grip. It performed equally well in close-combat slashes and assassinations.
With both hands holding a knife, he could chop off an entire horse's head with one slash!
Just now, Cheng Yaojin held the sword with both hands. With a sudden collision, the Tang sword broke.
Of course, the main reason was that the material used to forge this Embroidered Spring Saber far surpassed that of Li Junxian's Tang saber.
Li Shiming gently scratched the blade with his finger.
He was not careful, and a hole appeared.
"Your Majesty!"
Li Junxian hurriedly shouted.
But at the same time, he was also surprised by the sharpness of the Embroidered Spring Saber. It was far sharper than his saber.
Li Shiming sucked his fingers indifferently, then held the knife in one hand and waved it a few times.
"Good saber!"
"This saber seems to have absorbed Tang Hengdao's strengths and increased its length in slashing.”
"However, this wasn't the main reason why Li Junxian's saber was broken.”
"Most importantly, this saber is forged from steel that far surpasses the quality of the Great Tang's current steel. It's dense and tough, making it difficult to break.”
Li Shi Min was shocked.
He couldn't bear to part with the saber.
Although he had become the emperor, he still had the shadow of the king of Qin who had once fought on the battlefield. How could he not like such a weapon?
"Your Majesty, let me take a look."
When Zhangsun Wuji heard this, he hurriedly took the Embroidered Spring Saber.
His Zhangsun Clan was a steelmaker, and almost half of the weapons used by the Tang army came from his Zhangsun Clan.
Li Junxian's saber had been forged at Li Shimin's request.
But now, such a situation had actually occurred!
Zhangsun Wuji was anxious.
He carefully examined the Embroidered Spring Knife, then gently pinched the hilt with two fingers. The blade hung down, and he flicked it with his other hand.
Ding!
A clear and long sound echoed in the crowd.
The others did not say anything. They only looked at Zhangsun Wuji with a serious expression.
Everyone knew that Zhangsun Wuji was an expert when it came to iron-making, an absolute expert among experts!
"Hiss…"
When the sound gradually disappeared, Zhangsun Wuji could not help but suck in a breath of cold air.
"Who forged this saber?”
"This forging process can be said to far surpass the Great Tang's forging techniques!”
Zhangsun Wuji's eyes were filled with shock, and his voice was filled with shock.
Li Shi Min frowned.
In the Great Tang, the main force of steel was in the government.
And the official camp represented the most advanced technology in steel and iron.
The commoners could not surpass him at all.
Most of the people were small iron shops and could not do much.
After all, the best craftsmen were all serving the government camp.
Of course, the Zhangsun Clan's steel-making business was specially approved by Li Shimin. In fact, it was also announced to the public that it was an official business, but it was equivalent to 'contracting out' a portion of it.
But now, he suddenly realized that the steel-making skills that he had always been proud of were being beaten to the ground by others!
Fang Xuanling took the Embroidered Spring Knife, found a branch, and gently cut it. The branch immediately broke.
"Oh my god!"
"This saber is actually so sharp!"
Fang Xuanling was also dumbfounded.
It was a little scary.
"This saber is the best weapon I've ever seen in my life!”Cheng Yaojin stared at the Embroidered Spring Knife and said excitedly,""Your Majesty, if our Great Tang could equip itself with such a saber, its battle prowess…would definitely increase by thirty to forty percent!”
"At that time, we won't even have to fear the Turkic cavalry!”
"Their armor is like tofu under this saber!”
Cheng Yaojin knew what kind of changes it would bring if this saber could be equipped in the army on a large scale.
Just like his match with Li Junxian!
Li Junxian's strength was unquestionable!
However, if the sparring continued, he would definitely win. Why?
This was because the other party's weapon had been easily broken by him.
He didn't have a weapon, but he had one. This battle could be said to have no suspense!
Li Shiming's eyes narrowed as he looked at Zhangsun Wuji.""Can the Great Tang really not create it now?”
"I can't!" Zhangsun Wuji was extremely certain!
At this moment, Azure Dragon walked over and called out,""Your Majesty, the Empress, everyone, the dishes are ready. Please enjoy.”
"Oh." Li Shiming took the knife and waved it at Azure Dragon with a smile,"Alright."
"By the way, Azure Dragon Butler, who forged this saber?”
Li Shi Min asked with a smile.
"Ah?"
Azure Dragon was slightly stunned, but when he saw the embroidered spring knife in Li Shiming's hand, he immediately laughed,"This is Young Master's own doing."
"There was a period of time when Young Master was fascinated by martial arts, but the knives on the market did not suit Young Master's taste, so he simply designed one himself and forged it himself.”
"Your Majesty, how is it? This saber?"
Azure Dragon asked sincerely.
Li Shi Min felt like a tendon was jumping on his forehead.
He jumped crazily.
His ears and eyes were trembling.
Li Tai forged the saber himself?
This brat even knows how to forge?
F * ck!
What else did he not know?
Create ice!
Glass!
And now, there was a blacksmith!
Li Shi Min was stunned.
Empress Zhangsun was also stunned.
Zhangsun Wuji and the others looked at each other.
This answer was too shocking. How old was the King of Wei? Can he carry a hammer?
However, they were already numb to it.
He actually felt that this answer was somewhat reasonable.
After all, making ice in the middle of summer and those crystal clear glass was always more shocking than forging iron.
They had never heard of the first two skills before. As for forging iron and knives, it had been passed down for countless years.
Empress Zhangsun didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
This brat was really too free every day. He didn't study hard all day and only studied such a side door.
However, the green sparrow was indeed talented in this aspect.
Empress Zhangsun had to admit this.
His steel-making techniques had even surpassed the Great Tang.
Oh my god!
She really didn't know how he studied it.
One had to know that if these things could be improved by a little, it was all refined by countless craftsmen from countless experiences.
He had to ask him about this another day.
How many things were he hiding from him?
"Hu…"
Li Shi Min exhaled and put the Embroidered Spring Knife back into its sheath. He weighed it in his hand and said,"Good saber!"
"Just now, Li Junxian's saber was cut in half with a single strike.”
"I don't know. What is this saber called?"
Li Shi Min asked.
"Your Majesty, Young Master bestowed the name…Embroidered Spring Saber!”Azure Dragon says respectfully.
Embroidered Spring Saber?
Li Shi Min's eyes twitched.
"Good name!"
"I want this saber."
"But I wonder how the King of Wei managed to forge this saber. Its craftsmanship far surpasses that of the Great Tang's steel!”
Li Shi Min asked with a smile.
Zhangsun Wuji's eyes immediately locked onto Azure Dragon.
Her breathing slowed down unconsciously.
He was afraid of missing a word.
"Your Majesty, it's actually not much different from ordinary ironmaking.”
"It's just a furnace and a craftsman. Young Master will be supervising the entire process.”
"We were all watching at the time. Anyway…the process was very simple. It was just that Young Master said that some of the proportions were different from the Great Tang's current steel-making.”
"He added something else to this saber.”
"As for what it is, I don't know.”
Azure Dragon gave a random excuse.
Of course, he couldn't tell Li Shimin that all members of the Embroidered Uniform Guards were equipped with Embroidered Spring Sabers!
If word got out, the other party would probably be scared to death.
"I see." Zhangsun Wuji pondered.
"Yes."
Li Shiming tossed his saber to Li Junxian, no longer caring about the matter."Let's go eat."
Everything would wait until this kid returned.
Indeed, adding materials was an essential part of ironmaking!
Li Shi Min also knew that some masters had their own secret recipes for this step.
The legendary master craftsmen had their own unique views on this step, which was why they were famous.
He was having a headache.
He also felt that his knowledge was really not enough.
How embarrassing.
She had to ask about everything she met, sigh…
Damn it, no matter what, he was the Emperor of the Great Tang, and should be the person who knew the most in the world!
Let's eat first.
He didn't want to think about it anymore.
Otherwise, his brain would definitely explode.
"Your Majesty, please, Your Majesty, and all the other lords, please.”Azure Dragon extended his hand and invited.
"Eh?"
"By the way, Azure Dragon Butler, have you heard any strange sounds a few days ago?”
"Oh…it's just outside your courtyard, not far away.”
Li Shi Min asked as they walked.
He was naturally referring to the disappearance of the two thousand men of the noble clan.
"No, I didn't." "Your Majesty, we almost never go out of our courtyard until Young Master comes back."”
"There are vegetables and food in the courtyard, and there are also cows and sheep. There's no need to go out at all.”
"I see."
Li Shi Min nodded and did not ask any more questions.
Indeed, according to the Golden Guards 'scouts, the King of Wei's courtyard had never been opened, and they had never seen anyone come out.
It was exactly the same as what Azure Dragon had said.
Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and the others exchanged glances and pondered for a long time before shaking their heads imperceptibly.
This matter must have been caused by the aristocratic families themselves.
He was deliberately mystifying.
If they had really come here, there was no way they would have been able to hide from the scouts of the Golden Guards.
Now that Azure Dragon Butler said so, it seemed that the 2,000 troops really did not appear here.
Li Junxian followed.
He hugged the Embroidered Spring Saber tightly with both hands, his body trembling with excitement.
His Majesty had actually given him this saber.
He was already immersed in great joy and could not extricate himself.
As a general who practiced the saber, such a weapon was more important to him than giving him ten thousand taels of gold or a peerless beauty.
As they chatted, they arrived at the igloos.
"Your Majesty, everything is ready inside.”
"You can eat it directly when you go in."
"I just don't know what Your Majesty, the Empress, the Princess, and the other lords like to eat, so I prepared Young Master's favorite hotpot.”
"Your Majesty, please!"
Azure Dragon stood at the door and said respectfully.
Hotpot?
Li Shi Min was stunned when he heard the name.
He had never heard of it.
But this time, he didn't ask.
Empress Zhangsun didn't ask any more questions and pulled Chang Le and Little Si into the room.
Zhangsun Wuji and the others did not ask.
An unfamiliar name? What was there to be afraid of?
As long as it could be eaten, it was fine.
However, he couldn't embarrass himself anymore.
This trip to the courtyard could be said to have fully exposed the problem of his shallow knowledge.
In order to save his last bit of face, even if he had never heard of this word before, Li Shiming did not intend to ask anymore.
In any case, there were so many people. There would definitely be someone who couldn't help but ask.
This was what Li Shiming and the others thought.
In the igloos, there was a table with a copper pot on top and all kinds of plates around it.
"Your Majesty, enjoy your meal."
"These two jars of wine were personally brewed by Young Master.”
"If there's nothing else, I won't disturb you.”
Azure Dragon bowed slightly.
Li Shi Min waved his hand.
Azure Dragon retreated.
There was silence in the igloos.
Everyone looked at the boiling hotpot in unison. They didn't say anything. They didn't move, and neither did they.
Little Si and Chang Le also became obedient and did not speak.
The unique fragrance of the hotpot had already begun to spread.
Everyone only felt their mouths salivate crazily.
It had to be said that eating hot and spicy hotpot in a cool igloos in the middle of summer was absolutely delicious!
This was also Li Tai's favorite way of eating.
Ice and fire!
Awesome!
"Xuanling, auxiliary machinery, bite gold, Keming, what's the matter? You've been shopping for the whole morning. It must be tiring. Eat quickly and stop looking.”
Li Shiming said to the four of them in a "friendly" manner with a stiff smile.
This group of old things.
All of them were playing dirty.
屮!
I am the emperor, I am embarrassed to ask and show my ignorance. What are you four worried about?
The four exchanged glances.
"Your Majesty, if you don't eat, how would I dare to eat?”Fang Xuanling replied.
"That's right, Your Majesty. You eat first. Only we can eat.”Du Ruhui revealed a sly smile.
Your Majesty, oh Your Majesty, it's not that we don't want to ask.
It was just that…it was too embarrassing.
He had never seen ice, glass, and embroidered spring sabers that he didn't know how to forge.
But if I ask about food again, I'll be too ashamed.
Your Majesty, this old man feels bitter.
No matter what, I am one of the eighteen scholars, so I should at least leave some face.
"Yes, Your Majesty. There's a etiquette system." Zhangsun Wuji said with a fake smile,""Your Majesty, first."
"Is that so?"
"Hahaha…"
Li Shimin laughed awkwardly and looked at Cheng Yaojin."How can there be no wine during a meal?"
"Bite the gold, pour the wine first! I've been walking for a long time."
Motherf * cker!
Don't even think about making me the first one to make a fool of myself!
Li Shi Min didn't care anymore. This old man, how could I not punish you?
Drink first.
Let's see how you can hold it in after drinking!
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