Xiangyang City, Governor's Mansion.
"Alien! De Gui!" Liu Biao said, "Now that Cao Cao is defeated, Zhang Xiu has settled in Nanyang. I invited him to go on this eastern expedition, but he did not send troops to assist Cao Cao when he attacked. If Zhang Xiu had raised troops to attack How should I explain it?"
If Cao Cao was defeated for the first time because Zhang Xiu took advantage of the opponent's underestimation of the enemy's advance, then Cao Cao's defeat this time confirmed Zhang Xiu's ability; he was able to strategize and defeat Cao Cao without himself being in Nanyang.
If Zhang Xiu's strength is not taken seriously now, the consequences will be serious. Xiangyang and Fancheng are only separated by a river, and now Zhang Xiu has three thousand naval troops. Their strength is no longer what it used to be. They have to face Zhang Xiu's explanation seriously.
When the grain fields in Yanzhou were burned down, Cai Xi decisively ordered to stop the plan to assassinate Zhang Xiu, and secretly killed everyone who knew about it, including several distant relatives in the family; he was keenly aware that Cao Jun's plan this time It seemed powerful, but it was empty airs. He knew Nanyang Hao's strength better than Cao Cao, and he could roughly predict the outcome of this battle.
It was just as he expected.
Cai Hao had to say with admiration: "Ginger is still hotter when he is old!"
"Your Majesty, all Zhang Xiu needs is money and food," Cai Hao said. "Our army is supporting this Eastern Expedition, and Zhang Xiu has lost a lot of troops. We can provide money and food to appease his dissatisfaction. I believe he is not willing to Provoke discord between the two families, otherwise Cao Cao will be the happy one."
Kuai Yue said with some worry: "I heard from Zhongye that Zhang Xiu had a good relationship with Sun Ce and took Sun Ce's sister Sun Ren as his concubine. We have a grudge against Sun Ce. If the two join forces, our The situation will be more passive."
"Sun Ce can marry Zhang Xiu, why can't we?" Cai Hao glanced at Kuai Yue, and then said to Liu Biao, "In this way, both sides of Zhang Xiu are related, and even if we fight with Sun Ce, Zhang Xiu can't do anything. "
Getting married again?
Kuai Yue turned to look at Cai Hao, thinking about it in his mind, and felt that this proposal might be adopted.
Liu Biao nodded, then turned to look at Kuai Yue: "This way we can contain Zhang Xiu, what do you think of Yidu?"
Kuai Yue nodded: "That's the only thing."
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Wancheng.
What makes Zhang Xiu happy is that after Huang Yueying's hard work for more than a month, the first batch of sample paper was finally tested successfully. Although it is far worse than later generations, it is not easy.
When Huang Yueying told Zhang Xiu the news excitedly, she was so excited that she held Huang Yueying in her arms and spun around. She was so shocked that she hugged Zhang Xiu's neck, her eyes widened and her mouth opened wide, her face burning with embarrassment.
The sample paper was based on the original papermaking technology, plus some knowledge from Zhang Xiu's later generations, and Huang Yueying tested it step by step. It can be said that Zhang Xiu takes 30% of the credit for making paper, and Huang Yueying takes the rest. of credit.
As soon as Xixiang entered the door, she saw Zhang Xiu holding Huang Yueying and spinning around in circles. She was so frightened that she hurriedly retreated, blushing with embarrassment and feeling happy for her young lady.
"The sample paper has been invented, how will the general reward me?" Huang Yueying raised her chin proudly, her eyes shining with anticipation.
Zhang Xiu nodded seriously: "Yueying has made great contributions and deserves a good reward."
"What is the general going to reward me with?" Huang Yueying asked curiously and expectantly.
"You can make paper, Yueying has done a great job. Ordinary awards are no longer worthy of your contribution, so -" Zhang Xiu smiled mischievously, "General, I can only pledge myself to you."
As she spoke, she picked up Huang Yueying and walked towards the backyard.
As a lady who was imprisoned by the ancient feudal society, how had she ever seen Zhang Xiu act so boldly and openly? She was scared and shy but didn't dare or want to struggle, so she burrowed into his generous and warm chest, her face burning like a stove.
Half an hour later, Zhang Xiu gave Huang Yueying an injection of antipyretic fluid and walked out looking humane.
The purpose of Zhang Xiu's papermaking was naturally to print a large number of books and ensure that all students would have a book, which would greatly improve their knowledge.
Indispensable for printing books is the printing template.
Zhang Xiu really didn't know what the movable type printing technique of ancient people was like. If he had known that he could travel through time, he would have definitely asked Du Niang about it. But woodblock printing is still very simple. You only need to carve out raised characters on a smooth wooden board of a certain thickness, apply ink on the raised characters, and then cover it with paper.
The disadvantages of this type of engraving printing are that engraving is time-consuming, labor-intensive and material-intensive, it is inconvenient to store the book version, and it is difficult to correct typos. However, in the era of the late Han Dynasty, it was already considered high-tech.
After the sample paper test was successful, Zhang Xiu immediately increased investment in manpower and material resources, so that they must ensure that the students in the school have study books within half a year.
After settling the matter with the paper, Zhang Xiu came to the Chebing camp again.
After experiencing the battle in Wancheng, there is no doubt about the role of the Craftsman Battalion, and their strength has been greatly recognized.
These craftsmen were also recognized by the army and were officially renamed Chebing Camp.
Qian Song, an old carpenter from Chebing Camp, went to the camp gate to greet Zhang Xiu respectfully. They knew how to be grateful. Without Zhang Xiu's support, they would not have the glory they have now.
"Lord!" Qian Song bowed respectfully.
Zhang Xiu said happily: "I heard that the trebuchet you developed has been successfully developed and used in actual combat. Today I came here specifically to congratulate you and also check the accuracy of the trebuchet."
Hu Che'er who was following behind had seen the power of that thing with his own eyes and said with admiration: "My lord, that thing is really powerful and very accurate. It almost killed the old thief Cao Cao. It's a pity that he He was rescued.”
He already knew that Cao Cao almost killed Nanyang, and he was secretly glad that Cao Cao was not beaten to death, otherwise Nanyang would have been doomed.
There is no need to explain the level of loyalty of Cao Cao's men. If Cao Cao is really killed, Nanyang will definitely be conquered, and the entire Nanyang County will be filled with blood and there will be no living creatures for hundreds of miles.
I saw that big guy dozens of feet tall from a distance.
This trebuchet is a counterweight trebuchet. It uses the gravity of the counterweight to launch. It is the same as the tower crane that can be seen on the construction site when building buildings in later generations. However, one is a fixed point and the other is a rotating point.
Zhang Xiu pointed to the trebuchet and said, "Try the accuracy."
Qian Song immediately called the chariot soldiers who had been prepared nearby. There were three chariot soldiers on the left and right. They struggled to turn the wheel under the trebuchet frame, and gradually tightened the rope to pull down the high-erected gun tip. The counterweight at the front end increased as the other end lowered. High rise.
The chariot soldiers who had already prepared placed the stones in the ammunition bag at the end of the gun tip.
"put--!"
There was a thick roar and the sound of the counterweight falling to the ground. The stone was thrown out, crossing a perfect parabola, and hit the pre-drawn circle accurately.
Zhang Xiu nodded: "The accuracy and power are both good. Your chariot battalion has made a great contribution this time, and the reward is a hundred taels."
Qian Song bowed to the ground excitedly.
