"I'm thinking that for all these years in Ye Kingdom, we have relied on His Highness the Crown Prince to support us. The time he has bought us is limited, and we must also create a more solid backing for him."
For two years, everyone knew that Ye country had no king, but it had a son who was the god of war.
In other countries, there is no master to succeed, for fear of causing turmoil in the court, but in Ye State, everyone knows who the future master is. Although he does not have the name of King Ye, he holds the actual status of monarch. The domestic auxiliary ministers and three ministers are temporarily replaced. He handles government affairs, don't doubt it, these are all people he trained.
Zheng Quchi asked him if he really couldn't spare the time to come back and ascend the throne, or if he had other ideas in mind, he only gave one answer.
If you don't like Ye, the name of the country will be changed when the world is peaceful and the territory is stable.
He is planning to change his country’s name!
It seems that he really hates "King Ye" and feels disgusted by the same title. However, changing the country's name involves ancestral reforms and other reforms. It cannot be simply suppressed by killing, but can be settled by force. The interests of Lao Ye people and nobles, as well as the fate of the country and other complicated matters...
In the past dynasties, only the rebels changed the name of the country and created a new dynasty when they ascended the throne. How could the successor change the name of the country? It is simply nonsense.
Not long after he overturned the earth, he planned to overturn the sky as well?
But then she thought about it, he was quite a rebellious person, so it was not surprising that he could do such a thing.
Hearing Zheng Quchi mention this matter, Zhu Shang felt ashamed: "Although with the steel filling technique given by Lord Zheng, our Ye country also has a sharp weapon, but our craftsmen have never been able to develop powerful weapons. Assist His Highness to be invincible."
"This is exactly the purpose of my visit this time." Zheng Quchi said.
Zhu Shang was stunned by her words. When he realized the profound meaning contained in her words, his pupils trembled: "Master Zheng..."
His voice trembled violently.
Did she come to give him "blessings" again?
Zheng Quchi was afraid that he would break the tea set because he was too excited, so he quickly moved aside.
"I advocate peace, which may sound ridiculous to Mr. Zhu, but I really don't want to fight. Of course, Ye State is too poor to fight a long-term war of attrition. Instead of fighting a long-term war with the six countries, it is better for us to conduct a comprehensive military shock , tell them that Ye State is not something to be trifled with."
A test of troops from the Six Nations and the overall victory won by Yuan Xingzhou Shimodian not only eliminated the internal enemy situation, but also temporarily eliminated the external instigation. This gave Ye State two years. However, recently, the forces of all parties are ready to move, and they will surely be defeated. It's coming back again, and they can no longer sit still and wait for death.
Zhu Shang shook his head: "It's not ridiculous. Zhu and Mr. Zheng have the same idea. I don't want to fight, but everything is forced. If you don't fight, others will fight. We obviously signed a peace treaty with the other six countries." treaty, but I never thought that they would openly or covertly want to take action against our Ye country."
After feeling resentful and resentful, Zhu Shang's expression changed again, and he said enthusiastically: "Master Zheng said a comprehensive military shock attack. This method makes people excited, but how to do it specifically?"
"First of all..."
"Wait a minute, Mr. Zheng. I wish you to adjust your mentality first, so as not to make your magnanimous laugh by always showing an unseen face."
Zheng Quchi: "..." I can't tell that he is quite particular about being a person.
After wishing for three breaths, he said with a serious face: "Okay, let's talk."
Being interrupted like this, Zheng Quchi lost all intention of negotiating slowly. She directly used a typical example as the starting point and asked: "Have you ever heard of the Mohist's secret thunder bomb?"
"I have heard of it, but I have never seen its power. I heard that one shot of it can cause earth to crack and sparks, causing damage within a range of five or six feet." Zhu Shang became more and more frightened as he spoke, obviously very afraid of this thing.
However, Zheng Quchi reacted normally: "Well, it's not very powerful, but it can be considered a precedent."
Zhu Shang immediately glared: "No, isn't this powerful?"
In the era of cold weapons, the existence of this kind of hot weapon is particularly prominent. It is like an alien, which makes people feel mysterious and unpredictable, but also has an unknown danger.
Zheng Quchi thought to himself, that's because you haven't seen what missiles, artillery shells and nuclear bombs are. Of course, she can't make any of these sophisticated high-tech weapons, but the relatively primitive bombs can't stop her. Black Gunpowder is "monosulfur, dinitrate, and charcoal."
She met Zhu Shang's eyes and said seriously: "I can make thunder bombs."
Zhu Shang's expression lost all expression and he looked at her blankly.
What?
Seeing that he didn't speak, Zheng Quchi continued: "I can also make mines and explosive arrows. If the cards are not good enough, I can also develop artillery."
It sounds like it's quite powerful, but Zhu Shang doesn't quite understand the specific images of these terms.
He finally came back to his senses. Due to the foundation of trust he had laid over the years, Zhu Shang did not immediately show a questioning expression, but asked: "Mr. Zheng, what are you talking about...these explosions, cannons, etc." Are they the same as the thunder bombs made by the Mo family?"
"The principles are similar, but the usage is different."
"The usage is different? But the thunder bombs created by the Mohists are too difficult to reproduce exactly, or the power is always inferior, so they use another method?" Zhu Shang speculated based on common sense.
Zheng Quchi knew that Zhu Shang definitely didn't believe her, but in order to save her face, he expressed his thoughts tactfully.
"No, the effects are different. Mines are buried in the ground and will explode as soon as the enemy steps on them. Explosive arrows are shot out and cause a wide range of damage. Artillery is even worse. It can be fired from a long distance and can attack hard walls and high places. Enemies, huge machines and charge cavalry all have miraculous effects on killing."
Zhu Shang felt that what Mr. Zheng said was completely out of place and sounded as magical and exaggerated as an alien object.
"Is there really such a weapon? How does Mr. Zheng know this?" He laughed dryly.
Zheng Quchi just made up a random excuse for this: "It's a long story. In short, there are thousands of strange people in the world. Plus, I love research and development. Sometimes I get a lot of inspiration when I look at other people's things, and then I think about it every night. Just think about it, and these fantastic ideas will turn into various creations. Of course, these things are still in the idea stage, and I still need a certain amount of time to study them, so I won’t be able to come up with them for a while.”
Zhu Shang actually didn't really want to find out where she learned it from, but just wanted to prove from the side that what she said was not a whim, but had a certain source and basis.
Zhu Shang actually truly believes that Mr. Zheng is talented, and he is very talented!
Smelting methods such as steel pouring, as well as the Canngling Weir Project, which I heard caused a wave of discussion and admiration among major water conservancy officials, were all created by her. Such a person must not be able to make up random things and make up random things.
After Zhu Shang came to a conclusion in his heart, he became serious: "Master Zheng, from what you see, is there anything the weapons inspector can do to help?"
"I will stay in the Arms Supervisor and devote myself to research and development during this period of time. I hope Lord Zhu can let me use some of the tools and materials in the Arms Supervisor, and send some foundry craftsmen to work for me."
"Of course that's no problem."
"In addition, I may need a lot of materials. Some of them must be in the Arms Supervisor, but some things may require you to go out and find them. In addition, the Arms Supervisor may temporarily suspend the production of some other weapons in the next period of time. , I plan to build a batch of specially-made weapons and send them to the frontline battlefield."
Zhu Shang had no objection. He stood up, bowed his hands and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Zheng, the Ordnance Supervisor will do its best to help you complete everything."
Zheng Quchi also stood up immediately and supported him: "In order to help the frontline battle situation, you and I must do our best. I wish you my lord, I know that if you believe me, you must have taken a certain risk, and I will not let you down."
"Master Zheng, please don't say that. You have worked hard over the years, but now you are not only worried about domestic governance, but also concerned about the safety of the frontline war. Not to mention taking certain risks, even if you have Zhu's head in your belt It is my duty to serve you, and besides, Zhu owes Master Zheng a huge favor."
It can be said that his ability to securely serve as the supervisor of the Ordnance Supervision was all due to the steel filling technique taught by Zheng Quchi, who created the first batch of steel weapons in the Ye Kingdom. Although most of the credit goes to Zheng Quchi, he also Then I ate meat and drank enough soup.
Now Zheng Quchi said that he wanted to build landmines, artillery and other shocking and powerful weapons. Although he didn't know what the final result would be, he decided to put aside his worries and fully support her.
If you succeed, you will achieve success and fame.
If you fail, at worst, you will be charged with neglecting your duties and slacking off your duties.
I won this round!
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Half a year later, Wubao entered a cold winter, and snowflakes fell majestically from the high mountains, dyeing the vigorous mountain tops white.
This winter, all the people in Wubao are having a particularly difficult time. Foreign invaders have invaded, farmland has been destroyed, and their livelihoods are in trouble. In addition, the cold weather makes it impossible to go hunting in the mountains, so they can only survive the winter.
The weather is getting colder and colder. They have no money to change their winter clothes, so they have to make fires to endure the winter. Early in the morning, many people go up the mountain to chop firewood. They push firewood carts, breathe in the morning fog, and see in the distance. The heavily guarded village post in the distance.
A military camp was built there, with high walls and guard towers. The carts in front of the wooden fence outside the camp were made into carts and formed a circle. A trench was dug outside the camp to set up a barrier. Horse array, antlers and traps.
Pedestrians at the bottom of the hillside only took a quick glance, then felt intimidated and did not dare to stay long.
"This battle is fought from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. It's pitiful for the soldiers who defend our Uburg, but they don't even have thick clothes to wear in the winter."
Some people saw that the soldiers stationed in the camp were still wearing thin clothes and armor, and they couldn't help but feel distressed.
"In the past year, we have seen how many invading barbarians and foreign enemies they have driven away for us. It is a pity that Wubao is too poor and cannot give them anything good to survive the winter."
After hearing this, the companions who were chopping wood all fell silent in unison.
Suddenly, a surprised voice sounded: "Hey, look, why are there so many carriages coming from the other side of the mountain?"
The woodcutter immediately heard the sound and looked around, only to see a long winding mountain road with an endless stream of carriages coming from the south. The long dragon-like posture was unusual. (End of chapter)
