This kind of crossbow could not be made in the Qing Dynasty. The main reason was the material. Lao Shi couldn't recognize this material anyway. Yuan Wense also said that it was probably an alloy, but only professionals could know the details.

Of course, this kind of cold weapon can no longer occupy a dominant position in modern warfare, so Lao Shi has never thought of taking this out to increase the defense power of the army.

He had thought that anyway, the current turmoil in the outside world could not shake the foundation of the Qing Dynasty. The foreign war situation was not serious, so everything was focused on developing people's livelihood, and then slowly developed towards industrialization.

When the industrialization process reaches a certain level, it is not too late to turn back and build a military power and a technological power.

He will walk step by step and steadily to where he should be.

When a person's desire is far greater than his strength, he is called a careerist; when his desire is consistent with his strength, he is called a doer.

Lao Shiyi has always been a man of action, and he faithfully walks on the path he should take.

About an hour later, it was lunch time.

Emperor Kangxi stayed with his son to have dinner with him.

More than a hundred delicacies were laid out. Lao Shi did not strictly follow the palace's eating standards. He ate more if he liked it, and ate less of what he didn't like. He seemed very relaxed, and there was no trace of accompanying you like a tiger.

Uneasy.

After finishing the meal, Emperor Kangxi took a sip of tea and asked, "I heard that there is a conflict between Xiao Fugua and Li Guangdi's son?"

Old Shi nodded.

Emperor Kangxi said: "When children have conflicts, let them resolve them themselves."

Lao Shi said: "Yes."

The stubborn son was so obedient. Emperor Kangxi raised his eyebrows and glanced at the eleventh child: "There are many children, but they must be well-educated. The little Fugua is long-born and has a good temper. This is your blessing. Don't do it."

...If the Imperial Academy can't teach him well, let him come to the palace."

It means that if you cannot educate your son well, I will help you teach him.

Lao Shi did not refuse, after all, his son could not suffer any loss: "Yes."

Meeting such an obedient and sensible son, Emperor Kangxi was in a good mood: "I heard that many foals have been born in the racecourse recently. They are all well-bred hybrid horses. Why don't you cultivate more purebred horses?"

Thoroughbred horses have better bloodlines and even better intelligence.

"Yes. This is the best option. Nowadays, it is possible to make healthy mares pregnant within three months, then the pregnancy period is eleven months, and they can become pregnant again within three months after giving birth. Generally, it starts at one and a half years old.

, can give birth to five to ten children. This reproduction rate cannot be improved. Now we can only improve the survival rate, strive to have one child, and feed one child.

However, if you only breed purebreds, there will be too few reproductions, so you first need to take care of purebred mares to conceive, and then give crossbred mares the opportunity to produce excellent bloodlines.

It is said that purebred horses have better intelligence, but this is not necessarily true. Crossbred horses are also very likely to give birth to better breeds than purebred horses. Of course, this chance is not very great, but these horses can be used for other purposes."

When Lao Shi talked about horses, he was also in high spirits. He chatted with Emperor Kangxi for a while, and the father and son chatted lovingly before parting ways.

Lao Shi went home and invited Little Fugua to the study room: "You are already a big boy."

This opening statement almost made Xiao Fugua roll his eyes. He had been saying this to the four, five and six children all day long. You are older children. You are already five years old. There will definitely be a series of requests behind it. He knows this routine.
Chapter completed!