"I heard that the Lord can do good with you but not do evil with you, and the Lord can do evil with you but cannot do good with you." Han Shu Gu Yongzhuan
"The Shaofu has attached great importance to officials, mountains and seas. Iron, stone and other materials will be supplied from various places. What you have to do is to recruit craftsmen and expand the scale." The emperor thought for a while and said: "The quality must be strictly monitored and shoddy manufacturing is not allowed. Between the craftsmen,
Rewards must also be offered, not only to reward skilled craftsmen, but also to improve the level of smelting. You will each write a memorial later on how to do this."
The emperor intended to let Shang Fang and Kao Gong each be responsible for the casting of part of the weapons of the Northern and Southern armies. The arsenal order would select storage and equipment based on the quality of the weapons provided. Finally, the number selected would be included in the assessment scope of the two's political performance. This way, within a certain period,
To a certain extent, it can alleviate the quality problems of government-run military industry.
As for better smelting methods and casting methods, the emperor only knew that the method of frying steel was popular today. As for the new steel-making process of pouring steel, although I vaguely remember that it originated from the late Eastern Han Dynasty, when did it appear and what kind of casting was it?
The emperor only had a partial understanding of the method.
If the emperor suddenly discovered the wonderful use of stirrups and horseshoes, it can be explained by the fact that the emperor often rode and shot. Then it is very doubtful that the emperor has never been exposed to iron smelting and suddenly became an expert under the guidance of an outsider.
Since we can't figure out the specific steelmaking process, it's better not to mention it and encourage truly knowledgeable craftsmen to explore with heavy rewards. China's most indispensable thing is good craftsmen with ingenuity. As long as the emperor provides a suitable environment for invention and creation,
As time goes by, new technologies will naturally appear.
Yang Qi suddenly said: "Shang Fang, Kao Gong has always only made things for the royal family. In the past, it was no longer appropriate to cast farm tools. This time, if you want to forge soldiers and armor for the three armies, your majesty must clearly define the duties."
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Xun You looked at Yang Qi, who had always kept a low profile, and suddenly spoke actively. He couldn't help but look at the other party in surprise. He had many thoughts in his mind, and then he said: "I second my opinion."
The emperor looked at Yang Qi, then at Xun You, and said in a good tone: "Okay, we will set up Shang Fang Supervisor, Examination Work Supervisor, and issue orders, prime ministers, officials and other positions. From now on, we will specialize in casting swords, armors and other military items. In addition,
The imperial edict to Zhaoyin and Chang'an ordered them to select a site near Chang'an and build a workshop to arrange for craftsmen."
"As for the original rights and responsibilities of Shang Fang and Kao Gong for making imperial objects, they were all assigned to the general master craftsman Liang Shao. From now on, the general supervisor will not only be responsible for the function of building palaces and mausoleums, but also be responsible for all gold, jade, wood, stone, weaving lacquerware and other imperial objects.
Production." The emperor finished speaking calmly and looked at Yang Qi again.
If we separate the functions of military manufacturing and imperial manufacturing, it seems that the master craftsman is of a higher grade. In fact, who is more important and who has greater power depends on their status in the emperor's heart?
Yang Qi did not speak, but took a step back slightly and returned to the crowd of attendants.
At this time, Gaishun, who was sweating profusely, came over and saluted the emperor with a look of extreme fatigue.
He had just put on the heavy armor himself and had led the cavalry in the same uniform to practice for a long time in an open field before demonstrating the scene in front of the emperor.
This did not need to be tested by Gaishun himself as a tiger-fighting general. The emperor knew that the other party was feeling guilty and tried every means to please him, hoping to regain the emperor's favor with him.
The emperor couldn't help but remember that when he first met Gaishun, he could easily break away from Wang Yun's camp for the fame and fortune he promised. Everything Gaishun did from beginning to end was not as upright and selfless as his father, but with a
The unique desire of young people for fame, fortune and recognition.
The people under his command have selfish motives and will make some small calculations for their own benefit. The emperor knows it and understands it. After all, people are not saints, and he cannot require all his ministers to be of high moral character and have both ability and political integrity. What's more, the emperor does not
I hope that all of my subordinates will be such ministers.
Ministers who have flaws and selfish desires are always much more useful than those who are innocent, upright, and do not accept softness or hardness. Kings always like to entrust ministers with bad morals with important tasks, mainly because they know that there are too many such ministers.
He can be accused of crimes, but those gentlemen cannot let the king use his power as he pleases.
This is also one of the reasons why the king likes to be close to villains and far away from virtuous ministers. The emperor naturally understands this truth, but for Gaishun, he really can't see the value of continuing to support him at present. Except for the fact that the emperor's subordinates such as Zhang Liao and Xu Huang are really
In addition to the fact that he started in the army and the generals who devoted themselves to him gradually emerged, the relationship between Geshun and Shisun Rui was also a hidden worry in the emperor's mind.
Although Gaishun and Shisunrui both know their own rules and have never heard of any overlap, judging from the fact that Gaishun's father Gaixun once recommended Shisunrui, Gaishun's position at the critical moment was
The emperor had to worry.
Since you have made a mistake, you should honestly reflect on it and wait for the opportunity, instead of rushing to please. Wearing heavy armor on horseback and galloping around, trying to win the emperor's sympathy and forgiveness by looking like you are trying to please? This is unavoidable.
too easy.
"It seems that this armored spear is too heavy for you." The emperor looked at Geshun and said.
Gaishun calmed down his chaotic aura and immediately replied: "If you can allow me to train diligently, within a few months, I will be able to carry armor and attack for your majesty!"
The emperor looked at Gaishun for a long time, but did not answer his words. Instead, he said with a smile: "Everyone has his or her own strengths. Since you are not a cavalry commander, you don't have to work hard on this."
Gaishun was stunned for a moment. He was about to say more, but the emperor had already walked away.
There was a dead wild deer lying on the big rock in the distance. Seeing that the emperor was focused on his own affairs, he obviously didn't want to continue talking with Gaishun. Gaishun sighed in frustration and talked to everyone in despair.
Follow the emperor.
Xu Rong saw this and wanted to persuade him, but after thinking about it for a moment, he immediately gave up. He had to shake his head with regret and followed the crowd away.
Yulin Lang Zhangxiu and Youxian Wang Qubei were standing there. When they saw the emperor and others approaching, they all stepped forward to salute.
Zhang Xiu held up an arrow with both hands and said, "Lang Chenxiu of Yu Lin, fortunately you have lived up to your destiny!"
The emperor looked at the arrow that belonged to him, and then looked up at the dead deer. After he observed several arrow wounds on the dead deer, he asked: "You shot this deer with your own hands."
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Zhang Xiu replied seriously: "Only, I shot this deer with my own hands."
Seeing that the emperor turned his attention to himself, Qubei quickly said: "At that time, I was also chasing the deer and was about to draw my bow, but I didn't expect that Zhang Lang got the lead. The elite cavalry and shooting skills of the elite soldiers of the Shangguo were far better than those of Zhang Lang.
I, Xiongnu, am really lucky to meet you today."
The emperor did not comment, glanced at Zhang Xiu casually, and said: "In this case, Zhang Xiu, you deserve to be rewarded. These arrows, this deer, and my carved bow are all given to you. I hope you will continue to practice riding and archery in the future.
In the future, you will fight for me on the battlefield and make great achievements."
"Yu Lin Lang Chenxiu, thank you for your majesty's reward!" Zhang Xiu was overjoyed, took the bow and arrow used by the emperor, and bowed his head on the ground.
Although the missed deer was shot by Zhang Xiu, barely saving a little face, the emperor could not bring himself to be interested. He looked around at the scattered Lang Wei and the attendants waiting for the emperor's orders, and suddenly said: