Cao An came to the palace and entered the palace directly under the leadership of Zhang Xu. His eyes were excited, and he bowed and said, "I have forged a qualified sword according to Your Majesty's steel-filling method."
Zhao Shan looked expectantly and asked: "Father-in-law, how sharp is it?"
Cao An said: "Although it is not as sharp as your Majesty's Longyuan Sword, it cuts iron as well as mud, but when it collides with an ordinary sword, it cuts a gap directly without leaving any traces on itself."
Zhao Shan asked: "Can it be produced in large quantities?"
"Can!"
Cao An answered without hesitation: "According to the steel filling method taught by His Majesty, steel can be smelted on a large scale. Once enough steel is available, it can be forged by craftsmen. The craftsmen can also control the forging of swords as long as the steel is suitable. .”
Zhao Shan said happily: "If we can forge them in batches, we can promote the innovation of imperial weapons."
He looked at Zhang Xu and ordered: "Zhang Xu, notify Zhuge Shang, Xiao Yan, Cao Tong, Qi Shanjun and other officials from various ministries to discuss the matter."
"As you command!"
Zhang Xu quickly went to make arrangements.
Not long after, officials headed by Zhuge Shang arrived.
Cao Tong was also in the crowd. The moment he saw Cao An, he was stunned. Cao An, a rebellious son who didn't read the books of sages and only knew how to forge, why did he come to the main hall?
Cao Tong suppressed his thoughts and saluted Zhao Shan with everyone.
Zhao Shan pointed at Cao An and said, "Everyone, this is Cao An, my father-in-law and the current minister of the Ministry of Industry."
Xiao Yan, Du Gangfeng, Shen Yuanqing, Qi Shanjun and others were each thinking deeply.
Cao Mengchan is the queen!
Cao Tong is the Minister of Rites!
Nowadays, Cao An is the minister of the Ministry of Industry.
The Queen's family is somewhat powerful, but these people have ideas in their minds but do not express any opposition.
Cao Tong stood up and said: "Your Majesty, Cao An does not have the ability to govern the country and bring peace to the country. I am afraid it is not appropriate to serve as Minister of the Ministry of Industry. Your Majesty, please take a closer look."
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "The Minister of Industry needs professional talents. My father-in-law knows forging, so he is the most suitable one. He presented me with a forged sword, which can cut iron like clay."
"In addition, my father-in-law also improved the method of forging swords to create sharper swords."
"I invite you to come and witness."
As he spoke, Zhao Shan looked at Cao An and ordered: "Father-in-law, take out the sword you started to forge last night and finished this morning."
Cao An handed over the newly forged sword.
Zhao Shan took the sword, looked around at Zhuge Shang, Xiao Yan and others, and said with a smile: "Who is going to try the sword?"
"I am willing to give it a try."
Qi Shanjun was the first to stand up.
As the Minister of War, Qi Shanjun hoped that the soldiers' weapons would be sharper. He solemnly said: "Your Majesty, I will go all out."
Zhao Shan nodded and said, "You can take action."
He held the sword forged by Cao An, and when Qi Shanjun took the sword from the eunuch's hand, he directly swung his sword at Qi Shanjun.
Zhao Shan withdrew some of his power, and the sword blades of both sides collided, with a harsh sound and sparks flying everywhere where they collided.
Qi Shanjun put away his sword and calmed down the floating energy and blood. He looked down and found that his sword had a half-inch gap. Looking at the sword in Zhao Shan's hand, it turned out to be intact.
Qi Shanjun looked overjoyed and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, this sword is indeed extremely sharp."
Zhuge Shang took the words and asked solemnly: "Your Majesty, can the sword forged by Cao Shangshu be mass-produced?"
"Can!"
Zhao Shan answered without hesitation.
Zhuge Shang cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations to your Majesty, congratulations to your Majesty."
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
Officials expressed their opinions one after another, and they all became excited.
When soldiers go to the battlefield to fight, their swords are sharper and their armor is tougher, which means that the soldiers are more lethal and it is easier to win.
When Xiao Yan saw Zhao Shan's sword, he burst into tears and choked up: "Daqian has been in decline for decades. Although there are old generals Wei Polu to resist foreign enemies, Daqian has been declining and becoming more and more decadent."
"Fortunately, His Majesty came out of nowhere, and now Cao Shangshu is forging magical weapons, and Daqian is revitalized!"
"My congratulations to Your Majesty!"
Xiao Yan folded his hands and saluted respectfully.
As soon as these words came out, the courtiers in the hall reacted immediately.
Qi Shanjun took a deep look at Xiao Yan and looked like he was wiping away tears. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Qi Shanjun, congratulations!"
Officials kept congratulating each other.
A good situation turned into tears and everyone seemed to be emotional.
Zhao Shan looked confident and said loudly: "The era when Da Qian was weak is gone forever. We killed Zhao Yong and defeated Yao Guang, and now we have new swords forged by my father-in-law. Da Qian will become stronger and stronger."
"In the past when Taizu unified the world, in order to commemorate the eighteen civil servants and generals who had outstanding achievements, the portraits were placed on the Cloud Pavilion."
"Since then, there have been eighteen heroes of Yunge."
"I want to revive the Han Dynasty, and I also hope that the Great Qian Dynasty will thrive again in the future. After I discuss my merits and reward them, I can paint portraits of all the princes and put them away in a high cabinet for future generations to remember."
Zhao Shan began to draw pie.
Some people want fame, and some people want profit. For officials in the DPRK and Central Government, posthumous name changes are the most exciting thing.
Xiao Yan was young and had witnessed the decline of Daqian. When he heard Zhao Shan's words, he said excitedly: "Your Majesty is wise, I will do my best to assist your Majesty in revitalizing Daqian."
Other people also expressed their opinions one after another, all with excited expressions.
It is not only the glory of the family but also the supreme glory of oneself that the portrait can be left in a high pavilion in the imperial city for future generations to admire.
After Zhao Shan said something, he looked at Cao And and said: "Father-in-law, complete the weapons update of the Luoyang garrison and Xuanjia Army as soon as possible, and then replace the weapons of other armies. Although we have defeated Xiliang's offensive, war may break out at any time. .”
"I obey the decree!"
Cao An answered loudly.
Zhao Shan looked at Zhuge Shang, Xiao Yan and others and ordered: "Wherever the Ministry of Industry needs it, all ministries will fully cooperate."
"As you command!"
Zhuge Shang, Xiao Yan and others answered in unison.
Everyone retreated, with a smile on Zhao Shan's face. With Cao An presiding over the forging, the weapon could be updated in half a month at most.
Next time he goes to war, he will definitely surprise his enemies.
Zhao Shan continued to handle government affairs. In the afternoon, Zhang Xu entered the palace.
After Zhang Xu saluted, he reported: "Your Majesty, a group of Japanese Japanese have appeared in Luoyang. Some Japanese set up a ring in Dongshi, saying they were challenging Daqian warriors. In particular, the swords used by the Japanese were very sharp, and many of them had their swords cut off. The sword was seriously injured.”
Zhao Shan's eyes lit up.
The Japanese are coming!
Previously, Keiko Abe was captured and Zhao Shan dealt with the Japanese in Luoyang, but there was no movement after that. Now that Japanese Japanese have appeared, it is impossible for a few ordinary warriors to challenge them. There must be a bigger plan.
Zhao Shan ordered: "Since we are in Dongshi, let's go take a look."
Zhao Shan and Zhang Xu changed their clothes and went directly to Dongshi. When Zhao Shan came to Dongshi and squeezed into the innermost level of the ring, his eyes fell on the Japanese warrior on the stage with a surprised look in his eyes.
On the stage is a female warrior.
This woman was in her mid-twenties, with big, bright black eyes, fair skin, and a delicate appearance. She was wearing a snow-white kimono, with wooden clogs under her feet, and the sword in her hand was all white, and she looked fierce.
The reason why Zhao Shan was surprised was that this woman looked almost exactly the same as Keiko Abe, but she was more powerful and murderous. In addition, there are also slight differences in body shape, and the breasts are slightly smaller than Keiko Abe's.
Zhao Shan's mind was wandering. Are these Keiko Abe's twin sisters?
