During the time waiting for Meng Yi's news, Ying Shimin didn't rest for a moment.

First, he personally selected three hundred elite riders from Meng Tian's army as his personal guards for charging into battle.

Recalling his glorious record of defeating ten thousand soldiers with only a hundred riders, Ying Shimin was confident that he was superior to Meng Tian when it came to leading troops in a charge.

Then, Ying Shimin instructed Meng Tian to find some blacksmiths and young women.

This instruction made Meng Tian look at Ying Shimin with a strange expression in his eyes.

He could understand the large quantity of iron and blacksmiths for making weapons.

But when it came to a group of young women, he almost couldn't hold back.

However, he couldn't ask his master about it. After all, as a minister, it wasn't appropriate for him to inquire about such matters. He could only comply.

But for the sake of his master's well-being, honest Meng Tian carefully screened the women he found in terms of appearance, although he reduced the quantity.

Ying Shimin knew Meng Tian was curious, but he didn't say anything.

He thought that after everything was done, he would amaze and awe Meng Tian, completely subduing this fierce general with his powerful charisma and military talent.

Little did he know that in Meng Tian's eyes, he had already equated himself with someone surnamed Cao from the Eastern Han Dynasty.

It wasn't until half a month later, when Ying Shimin appeared in front of Meng Tian fully armed, leading his three hundred personal guards, that Meng Tian was completely shocked.

Because the Ying Shimin in front of him was dressed in chain armor, wielding a horse-cutting saber, exuding a murderous aura.

The dozens of guards following closely behind Ying Shimin were also equipped with the same new-style military gear.

Meng Tian's eyes burned with excitement as he walked quickly towards one of the guards. He touched and examined the equipment, becoming more and more astonished.

"Time is limited, and the women you found for me are not very useful. They are too slow at sewing, so we only made a few sets of full armor for these heavy cavalry. General Meng, what do you think?" Ying Shimin asked from his horse, looking down with a hint of pride.

In his heart, he thought it was because of the limited time and lack of materials that he couldn't make the horse spears, mo knives, bai lian, and heng dao, the killing weapons, in a short time.

Otherwise, he would have let Meng Tian, an old-fashioned hat from over a thousand years ago, see the military equipment of the Great Tang.

He didn't know that his words made Meng Tian feel so aggrieved that he almost spit out blood.

"Lord, did you want those women to sew the armor?"

"What else?" Ying Shimin was puzzled.

Meng Tian's expression was quite wonderful...

He couldn't honestly tell his master that he thought his lord had gone wild before going to battle?

"I thought you wanted them to cook..."

Meng Tian calmly uttered a nonsense statement.

Ying Shimin was now full of pride and didn't have time to dwell on Meng Tian's speculations. He continued to ask, "General Meng, what do you think of the effectiveness of this new-style military equipment?"

Meng Tian, as a renowned general who had experienced many battles and left his name in history, although he had never seen heavy cavalry, he could tell the tremendous destructive power that these twenty men could unleash on the battlefield.

"In my humble opinion, if all three hundred riders are fully armored, occupying favorable terrain and properly commanded, each rider could be worth a hundred!"

Ying Shimin lightly chuckled without saying a word.

He suddenly spurred his horse and, after his red horse neighed, he shot forward like an arrow leaving the bowstring.

Meng Tian was astonished as he saw Ying Shimin, on his galloping horse, draw his bow and shoot three arrows in rapid succession.

The sound of the bowstring vibrated, and the arrows not only pierced through the bullseye of the target a hundred paces away but flew for another ten paces beyond before falling to the ground.

Seeing this, Meng Tian's face changed dramatically.

Ying Shimin's archery skills displayed with that one arrowwere far beyond his imagination.

Meng Tian had always prided himself on his archery skills, but compared to Ying Shimin, he felt like a novice. The power and accuracy with which Ying Shimin shot those arrows were simply astounding.

"Lord, your archery skills are truly exceptional!" Meng Tian exclaimed, his admiration evident in his voice.

Ying Shimin smiled proudly and said, "This is one of the many skills I have acquired during my time in the modern world. I have trained extensively in archery, martial arts, and various other disciplines."

Meng Tian couldn't help but feel a mix of awe and envy. He had always been a loyal servant of the state, but seeing Ying Shimin's abilities, he couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to possess such incredible skills.

Ying Shimin continued, "General Meng, I have chosen you as my most trusted subordinate because I believe in your abilities. Together, we will create a new era of military might. With the combination of our talents and the strength of these elite riders, we will be unstoppable."

Meng Tian's eyes gleamed with determination. He was ready to follow Ying Shimin to the ends of the earth and achieve greatness.

From that day forward, Ying Shimin and Meng Tian embarked on a journey to revolutionize the military tactics and equipment of the Great Tang. They trained their troops relentlessly, introducing new formations, strategies, and weapons.

Under their leadership, the heavy cavalry became an unstoppable force on the battlefield. The sight of hundreds of fully armored riders charging at full speed struck fear into the hearts of their enemies.

In addition to their military reforms, Ying Shimin and Meng Tian also implemented political and administrative changes. They sought to eliminate corruption, improve governance, and promote the welfare of the people.

Their efforts were not without challenges and opposition, but they persevered, relying on their unwavering determination and the support of the people.

Over time, the Great Tang transformed into a powerful empire, admired and respected by its neighbors.

Ying Shimin and Meng Tian's names echoed throughout history as visionary leaders who ushered in a golden age for the empire.

And so, their story became a legend, inspiring future generations to strive for greatness and never give up on their dreams.