We'll have you impersonate the Crown Prince and create a prosperous era for the Great Qian Dyna

"How is that possible?"

Xiao Shi held the target and easily pulled out the arrow.

He looked at it carefully again and confirmed that the arrow had indeed pierced through. He finally realized that something was wrong.

Who said this bow has no power?

That bow is incredibly powerful!

He grabbed a deliveryman from the side and immediately asked.

"Was this designed by the Duke?"

The soldier shook his head.

"This is a composite bow designed by the Crown Prince. Due to training, only wooden versions can be made. The actual finished product will only be seen on the battlefield later."

Xiao Shi understood the situation and rushed to Zhou Tiancheng's tent immediately.

"Your Highness, did you forge these bows and arrows? What's the secret behind them?"

Zhou Tiancheng glanced at it, then walked over, picked up the composite bow, drew it, and nodded in satisfaction.

"This is called a compound bow. Its main function is to save the pulling force when the bow is fully drawn, so that more energy can be used for aiming."

"Of course, it also allows archers to draw their bows more frequently, enabling them to shoot more arrows."

Little Eleven looked excited.

"Can I tell my older brothers?"

Zhou Tiancheng frowned.

Tell them what to do?

Of course, he didn't mind, just nodded slightly, and then gave another word of advice.

"We're going out at the end of the month to spend money betting on us winning the championship. Do you want to invest some money too?"

That's how Zhou Tiancheng is. When he does something, especially when he's putting all his savings on the line, he'll bring a few more people along to bolster his confidence.

Xiao Shi smiled and nodded.

With a compound bow, what's there to be afraid of!

Xinhua didn't understand, but Xiao Shi did; Zhou Tiancheng was unsure of himself!

Now that he has new weapons, he is confident.

Winning the championship? That's a piece of cake!

But he didn't make any promises; he just wanted to prove it with his actions. At this moment, he wanted to help the Crown Prince find two helpers.

Holding a bow and arrow, Xiao Shi strode towards his older brothers' tents.

When he threw the bow and arrows on the ground, several of his brothers looked over, especially the eldest, who frowned as if looking at some kind of trash.

Xiao Shi didn't care about anything else and spoke up directly.

"Fourth Brother, haven't you always enjoyed researching all sorts of random weapons?"

"What do you think of these weapons on the ground?"

The fourth brother glanced at the eldest brother, and seeing that the eldest brother didn't say anything, he went over and picked up the composite bow and the armor-piercing spike.

The first thing he saw was the armor-piercing spike. He frowned, deep in thought, and it took him a while to realize what it was.

"I see, this is for penetrating armor, right?"

"I remember reading about it in an old book, but this thing is somewhat different from what's described in the book."

Armor-piercing spikes appeared long ago in history; after all, the ancients were ancient, not stupid.

However, the armor-piercing cone used by Zhou Tiancheng was a modified version.

To put it another way, the banned weapon—the Mitsubishi bayonet—looks remarkably similar to the new armor-piercing cone.

This thing can not only be used to pierce armor, but also to injure people. One stab leaves a bloody hole that can't be patched up.

The fourth brother didn't say anything, but just looked up at the tenth brother.

"Is there one made of refined iron? I want to test its power."

Xiao Shi shook his head.

"You'll have to ask His Highness the Crown Prince about this; it was his design."

The fourth brother's eyes lit up. He didn't speak immediately, but instead picked up the compound bow and asked a question.

"Was this also designed by His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Xiao Shi smiled slightly.

"This is a standard one-stone bow; you can try it."

The fourth brother drew his bow and then looked at the tenth brother with a surprised expression.

He clearly sensed the strangeness of the compound bow.

Xiao Shi nodded slightly.

"This is a one-stone bow. Doesn't it feel incredibly easy to draw it when fully extended? But when you shoot it, it still takes the force of a one-stone bow. Tell me, can you even make something like this?"

The fourth brother shook his head decisively.

This involves his blind spots in knowledge.

Without saying a word, he immediately started disassembling it.

This time.

The others didn't hide their curiosity either, all looking at the fourth brother sitting on the ground.

The fourth brother had completely abandoned all pretense of decorum, carefully arranging various parts all over the ground. He sat on the ground, muttering something to himself, and only looked up for a long time.

Occasionally, he would show a happy expression, and then return to his previous state.

Finally, the fourth brother stood up with satisfaction, looking as if he had just gotten off a woman's belly.

"Your Highness is truly talented! Your Highness is truly talented!"

"Xiao Shi, quick, take me to see His Highness the Crown Prince."

The boss's expression finally changed.

He realized that another of his brothers had betrayed him!

At this time.

The fifth brother spoke up.

"If the fourth brother goes, I'll go too."

The fifth and fourth brothers were the closest, always inseparable.

The eldest brother opened his mouth, but ultimately just closed his eyes.

Out of sight out of mind.

Seeing him like this, Xiao Shi silently shook his head.

In his heart, the Crown Prince was already the best person imaginable, and he didn't know why his eldest brother was unwilling to admit it.

Of course, he had no right to stop them; it was already good enough that he could take away his fourth and fifth brothers.

He led the fourth and fifth brothers to Zhou Tiancheng's camp.

When they arrived, Chou Tien-cheng was making outrageous remarks on the training field.

"Did you all hear me clearly?"

"Tomorrow, the first evaluation of the military camp will be held, and your instructors, including myself, will participate!"

"After a month and a half of training, I hope you won't let me down. If I get first place, you guys will have no face left!"

Five hundred prisoners screamed and howled.

The Crown Prince said that whoever ranks ahead of him will not only get two days off, but will also be able to eat and drink well.

A banquet intoxicated by the spring breeze!

Who wouldn't want to bring their family to try it?

The Crown Prince has given them this opportunity, so why would they want to waste it?

"Your Highness! Even if you come, it won't make a difference! I've already got it, I said it!"

"Your Highness, what if you get last place?"

The fourth and fifth brothers were somewhat surprised.

Because the relationship between these soldiers and the Crown Prince did not seem to be one of enmity, in their eyes, the Crown Prince was already taking the shape of a northern frontier army.

Xiao Shi felt very pleased looking at their expressions.

Just you wait, just you wait, His Highness the Crown Prince has much more to surprise you!

At this point, Zhou Tiancheng was clearly out of control.

He stood directly on the stage and shouted out his sales pitch.

"Back then, I hosted a banquet at Zui Chun Feng, inviting everyone in the capital, but not a single person was willing to come. I wasted several thousand taels of silver!"

"I'm putting my words right here: if you all beat me and all come in first place, each of you can have a lavish feast with your family. I said it!"

"A single banquet would cost five or six taels of silver just to make; it all depends on whether you can afford it!"

He bragged and enjoyed it.

Manager Liu felt a chill run down his spine.

There are only three hundred taels of silver left in the treasury. Is His Highness planning to sell the Classic of Mountains and Seas again?

It cost more than two thousand taels of silver just to treat prisoners to a meal. His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't seem to care at all!