"Although South Korea is weak, it is not without its merits." Zhang Beichen found one of the reasons why South Korea can become the Seven Heroes, and that is South Korea's forging technology.
Korea has strong bows, powerful crossbows, and sharp swords. If you defend a city, the enemy will have to use several times the strength to defeat it.
"The advantage of weapons can indeed make up for a certain gap in combat effectiveness." Zhang Beichen felt that this point could be carried forward.
[You visit various craftsmen’s workshops. Finally, under his guidance, the craftsmen built the first iron-smelting shaft furnace and created the first piece of steel! 】
During this period, iron smelting technology had just emerged, and it was an era when iron began to completely replace bronze. However, due to backward technology, most ironware is pig iron with high impurity content, and a few workshops can forge wrought iron.
The shaft furnace and steel-making technology invented by Zhang Beichen directly forged steel products, which was a big step forward in weapons.
[The weapons tempered with Baili Steel are sharp and the armor is tough, which greatly enhances South Korea's military strength. South Korea has also earned a lot of wealth by buying and selling Baili Steel. 】
[With the use of iron farm tools, South Korea's agriculture has also developed rapidly, and its national strength has increased rapidly! 】
Zhang Beichen also unlocked a skin as a result.
[Forging Master: Zhang Beichen] Sporadic purple cards.
The Mohist practice speed increases by 10%, and the forging proficiency increases by 10%.
On the screen, Zhang Beichen was bare-armed, holding a heavy hammer, sweating profusely, and pounding the iron embryo.
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"Hey, this Zhang Beichen is indeed quite capable!" Han Mengshu was slightly surprised when he saw the increase in money and food in the treasury.
Zhang Beichen actually knew the techniques of Mohism and forged Baili Steel!
With money and food, South Korea can develop faster.
However, Han Mengshu did not start a plan to attack other countries at this time, because South Korea has a special geographical location, and no matter who it attacks, it will arouse the vigilance of other countries, so it is better to continue to develop in obscenely.
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One year passed quickly in the simulated time and space. South Korea's national strength has increased through reforms and Zhang Beichen's support for industry and commerce.
At this time, Zhang Beichen began to have conflicts with Zuo Xiang Shen Buhu.
Shen Bu forgot the reform, and Zhang Beichen also supported it. But Shen Buhui's philosophy is different from Zhang Beichen's. He emphasizes governing the country by skills, which means using power to govern the country, and the struggle for power is based on the rule of law.
Zhang Beichen believes that the law does not distinguish between high and low, and must be treated equally.
In most cases, Zhang Beichen avoided conflicts with Shen Buwang. South Korea is such a big place. If it is not united internally, it will definitely be destroyed first.
But contrary to expectations, conflicts still broke out.
[Zuo Xiangshen did not forget to see that the iron smelting workshop was very profitable, so he approached you privately and wanted to arrange for his relatives to manage the handicraft workshop and run the ironware business. You sternly refused, which made Shen Buhuo very dissatisfied and complained to the King of Han, slandering you for smuggling iron and enriching his own pockets. 】
[In the palace hall, you and Shen Buhuang had a heated argument. You accused Shen Buhu of nepotism and discriminatory law enforcement. 】
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Han Mengshu looked at the two people arguing in the hall and thought about how to deal with it.
"Zhang Beichen has indeed made some achievements, but this person is arrogant and needs to be beaten to win people's hearts."
"Shen Buhuo is indeed talented, but it's been a long time since the prime minister didn't know his surname. He needs to be taught a lesson."
Han Mengshu made a decision. She looked embarrassed and said to the two of them: "Both of you are my beloved, why is it like this! It's all my fault. I didn't manage the country well. If you need to be punished, you should be punished." Punish the poor!"
Shen Buwang quickly said: "Your Majesty, your words are serious, this is all my fault!"
Zhang Beichen did not admit his mistake because he felt that he was not wrong.
Han Mengshu frowned slightly, but still put on a troubled expression and said, "I don't want to punish you, but I cannot take the lead in breaking the state's laws."
"Zhang Aiqing, I'm sorry to offend you. You should rest for a few days. I will order someone to investigate this matter. If not, I will definitely clear your name!"
"Prime Minister, you are also at fault. I will fine you one year's salary. I hope you will learn from this."
She hit fifty boards each and sent them both off.
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[You are idle at home and feel depressed, but you don’t want your servants to tell you that the King of Han paid a private visit to your house incognito. 】When Zhang Beichen was wondering how the King of Han dismissed him, King Han came again.
[The King of Han said to you: "My dear, I didn't mean to punish you at the court meeting. It was just to show off to the officials. I know you have great talent. Don't worry. If you rest for two months, I will definitely do it." I entrust you with a heavy responsibility!"]
King Han had already said so, what else could Zhang Beichen say, he could only hang up at home.
Han Mengshu came out of Zhang Beichen's house and summoned Shen Buwang in the palace.
"My dear, I have fined you a salary today. Do you have any complaints in your heart?" Han Mengshu asked.
"Your Majesty is punishing you, but I will never complain!" Shen Buhuo said quickly.
"I know that you must be feeling uncomfortable." Han Mengshu sighed and said, "I have no choice but to do so. You have offended too many people because of the reform, and they all wrote to me, saying that you are nepotistic and enriching your own pockets, and asked that you be removed. official position to investigate you."
Shen Buwang was covered in cold sweat. It turned out that King Han knew all these things.
He quickly confessed and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, I am guilty! I was lax in driving my subordinates and made a mistake. Please punish me!"
Han Mengshu smiled slightly and said: "My dear, don't panic. I know that if you preside over the reform, you will inevitably encounter some troubles, so there is nothing wrong with using some flexible methods."
"I have suppressed those comments that criticized you. Shen Buhuo, I believe in you, and I hope you can do things well for me."
"Yes, Your Majesty! I will do my best to handle Your Majesty's errands!" Shen Buhuo expressed his stance quickly.
"Very good." Han Mengshu nodded with satisfaction, and then said, "You don't have to worry about salary. I have already ordered someone to send a hundred taels of gold and a hundred bolts of silk to your house."
Shen Buwu was deeply moved and said: "Your Majesty is so kind to you, I am so grateful that I am overwhelmed with gratitude!"
Han Mengshu saw that Shen Buwang's loyalty had increased by dozens of points, and the corners of his mouth could not help but raise slightly. It seems that he is using his royal power skills well.
No matter how talented or ambitious these ministers are, she can control them with only small means. This feeling makes her feel happy. This is the joy of being a monarch, controlling people's hearts and the fate of their subjects!
She was proud for only two seconds when she suddenly frowned again. Because she found that after her beating, Shen Buhuang was honest, but Zhang Beichen's loyalty not only did not increase, but dropped by five points.
"Why? I remember that when Zhang Beichen was loyal to the King of Qin and the King of Wei, he was very loyal?" Han Mengshu was dissatisfied. "Is it because I am not as powerful as them, or because I am not as beautiful as them? Is it because he dislikes South Korea for being too weak?"
"In other words, my method this time is not clever enough? Should Shen Buhuang suppress Zhang Beichen more harshly, and I should 'save' him again?"
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When Zhang Beichen was free, he had more time to check information about South Korea. When he read the diplomatic message, he was sure of one thing.
That is, this Han Mengshu is a scheming queen! On the surface, he looks harmless to humans and animals, but in fact, he has been making small calculations!
The message records all read:
[In January, the king of Han revised the state document, presented gifts, and formed an alliance with Wei. 】
[In February, the State of Zhao tried to attack the State of Wei, secretly promising benefits to the King of Han, and the King of Han readily agreed. When Zhao State attacked Wei State, the Han army deliberately delayed its march to avoid participating in the war. 】
[In March, Zhao was defeated. King Wei denounced King Han. King Han apologized to King Wei and claimed that he was forced by King Zhao. He attacked the Zhao army and took away a large number of men, horses and weapons. 】
[In June, the Chu State wanted to unite with South Korea to attack the Zhao State. The King of Han happily went to the appointment, but after asking for benefits, he secretly sent a message to the Zhao State, asking for a large number of benefits again. The Chu army could not attack for a long time and had no choice but to retreat. 】
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The external record is this kind of news. The King of Han has been swinging back and forth. Today he will form an alliance with you, and tomorrow he will help others beat you. If someone finds out, he will claim that he is a small country and is coerced by a big country. He does not dare to resist and pretends to be aggrieved. Baba's look.
"No wonder this woman dismissed me today and then came to accuse me of being in trouble and win people's hearts! She's so scheming!" Zhang Beichen secretly complained.
As for Han Mengshu's actions, if others didn't know about it, they might be moved to pieces. If someone finds out, the outcome will either be a falling out, or everyone will be acting out and pretending to be fake.
Zhang Beichen not only understood the use of this kind of scheming in diplomacy, but also strongly supported it. South Korea is surrounded by so many powerful countries. If it completely falls to one side or fails to deal with its neighbors, it will definitely be destroyed soon. It is better to act, play both sides, gain benefits for the country, and balance the situation.
But if this kind of scheming is used against others, or against his own ministers, Zhang Beichen will feel unhappy. I am here to assist you and give you the opportunity to unify the world and become emperor. What kind of monarchical power are you playing in front of me? Wouldn’t it be nice for everyone to treat each other sincerely?
And now that all countries are developing rapidly, it is not the time for intrigues.
"If this woman still plays like this, I will betray her! Teach her a lesson!" Zhang Beichen thought to himself.
But he can't do this yet, because when the loyalty is above fifty, the ministers cannot rebel. Zhang Beichen's initial loyalty points were 80 points, and now he still has 75 points left.
