Chapter 269 The Prime Minister has something to say
After seeing the mini artillery firing demonstration with his own eyes, as a senior forging craftsman, Pu Yuan naturally hopes that he can build a large artillery that can really be used on the battlefield.
Just——
Just by looking at the drawings, there were two mini-version tests.
Can it be forged?
Pu Yuan wanted to say, Your Majesty, I can definitely do it.
But, the words have already reached my lips,
But he changed his words and responded: "Reporting to your Majesty, this is the first time for Wei Chen to see whether it can be forged..." He paused deliberately before saying, "Wei Chen can give it a try!"<
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As the saying goes, you can't say too much.
Especially in front of the current emperor.
Even if you are confident about something, you cannot just pat your chest and say you can do it.
What if it doesn’t work?
I thought that after listening to this, Liu Chan might be displeased or say something to him, but not only was Liu Chan not displeased,
Instead, he nodded with satisfaction and said: "Okay.
Then Pu Aiqing, let’s give it a try.”
This was the first time for Pu Yuan to meet Liu Chan. He had heard about his deeds before.
At this moment, he suddenly felt that this emperor was quite easy to talk to.
"I obey the order!" Pu Yuan quickly agreed.
In fact, it's not that Liu Chan is really easy to talk to. If he gets involved, you won't be able to hold him back. It's just that he is not so urgent about the development of this artillery.
First of all——
The war between Han and Wei has just ended, and both countries need time to recuperate.
Especially for the big man, it has been a multi-front battle for more than a year.
After the successive battles in Tangyan, Dayuan, Wuguan, Jiaozhou, Jiangzhou, and Jinzhong, the Han Dynasty also needed time to adjust.
Also,
Now the Han Dynasty has captured Bingzhou again,
The defense line has advanced to the front line of Taihang Mountain. Even if Cao Wei wants to take revenge and attack, for the Han Dynasty, Cao Wei will not be able to enter Guanzhong for a while.
So, although artillery is good, it is not so urgent now.
Study it slowly.
The matter of studying the artillery barrel was handed over to Pu Yuan. When Pu Yuan left the Xuanshi Palace, Zhuge Liang did not leave. After Pu Yuan left, he curiously asked: "Your Majesty, the secret work of developing the barrel is confidential.
.."
Although Liu Chan said before, even if they put this artillery in front of Cao Wei, they would not be able to imitate it.
But——
Just in case.
Yesterday he had seen the power of a real bomb, and today he saw the firing process of a mini-cannon. He is very concerned about this weapon.
However, Liu Chan said with a smile: "Don't worry, father, this artillery is now my only one...and the key to this artillery is not the barrel." He paused before pointing to the gunpowder and said:
"This is the key. People in the world don't know what gunpowder is. Even if they make a gun barrel, it will be in vain."
Zhuge Liang breathed a sigh of relief. After all, this artillery was very powerful. If it was obtained by an enemy country, it would be a disaster for the Han Dynasty.
"Father--" Liu Chan lowered his voice and said: "The bomb I made yesterday was relatively simple. In the future, this kind of artillery will be put into the battlefield, but it cannot be loaded with bamboo tubes..." He took out an iron
beads, and then gestured: "We can make cannonballs into big balls and fill them with gunpowder, nails, etc."
"If it can be done, the power of this artillery will be even more powerful."
When Liu Chan was talking, Zhuge Liang frowned and wondered. He thought that this thing must be forged by a blacksmith. Why didn't he tell Pu Yuan just now and ask him to forge some iron balls for bombs while forging the barrel?<
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Just when Zhuge Liang was confused, Liu Chan said: "It doesn't matter if the craftsmanship of this barrel is leaked, but the production of this cannonball needs to be very rigorous."
"Father!~"
"When making cannonballs, I think it's better to make them separately."
"Your Majesty is wise!" Zhuge Liang immediately praised: "All craftsmen involved in the production of cannonballs are managed centrally, which can increase their remuneration, but their personal freedom must be restricted to prevent the production process from being leaked..."
"Okay!" Liu Chan said affirmatively: "I will leave this matter to Xiangfu. As for the ratio of gunpowder and shells, I will give it to Xiangfu another day. I have been improving it these days."
The suggestion put forward by Zhuge Liang was actually what Liu Chan had in mind. However, although he has begun to manage the government himself, relatively speaking, he still relies heavily on Zhuge Liang's assistance for many things.
"Old minister accepts the order!"
After talking about the cannonballs, Liu Chan thought that the Prime Minister would say goodbye and leave, but he didn't expect that he still had something to discuss with Liu Chan.
"Your Majesty!"
"The war in Jinzhong has ended..." Zhuge Liang said calmly: "The defenses in the border towns need to be readjusted."
"???"
Liu Chan was stunned for a moment, he had never thought about this.
After all, Wei Yan is stationed in Daijun, and Xu Shu, the imperial censor, is also in Jinyang at the moment. I believe he can make a good defense.
So he didn't understand what Zhuge Liang meant.
"Tell the former general to return to the capital." Zhuge Liang said.
Liu Chan: "Why?"
Liu Chan really doesn't understand this matter. Although there are many generals in the Han Dynasty who can conquer and fight well, in comparison, there are not many generals who can truly control one side.
For example, Guo Huai and Hao Zhao belong to this kind of generals.
It’s just that Guo Huai is now guarding the Protectorate of the Western Regions, and Hao Zhao is guarding the Protectorate of the Southwest.
The only general left who can take charge alone is Wei Yaner.
But Zhuge Liang wanted to transfer Wei Yan back to Beijing.
What does it mean?
Perhaps seeing Liu Chan's doubts, Zhuge Liang frowned and said: "Wei Yan is good at taking risks. Daijun and merging prefectures are the first areas he has won. If he discovers a fighting opportunity, he may go his own way..."
Hiss——
It turned out to be because of this.
"And -" before Liu Chan could speak, Zhuge Liang said again: "Your Majesty, our great Han Dynasty is now ahead of Wei and Wu in terms of territory and population. At this time, we need to be more cautious in appointing generals to lead the army.
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I understand. When Liu Chan heard this, he understood a little bit of what the prime minister meant.
He does not completely trust Wei Yan.
At present, among the civil servants and generals of the Han Dynasty, Wei Yan ranks among the best in terms of combat effectiveness and military exploits. Especially in this battle of Jinzhong, he was unable to establish world-wide merits.
Liu Chan had never thought about this issue before, but after listening to Zhuge Liang's words, he also began to think about this matter. Although in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it was said that the prime minister always believed that Wei Yansheng had a traitor and would definitely rebel in the future, which was later confirmed.
The prime minister died of illness in Wuzhangyuan, and Wei Yan disobeyed orders and had an internal fight with Yang Yi, who joined the army. Fortunately, the prime minister was well prepared and arranged for Ma Dai to lurk in Wei Yan's army and kill Wei Yan in front of the two armies.
However, that is the story of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Moreover, many scholars in later generations also studied it and said that Wei Yan would not rebel because he had no need to rebel.
Liu Chan has traveled through these years and has some understanding of Wei Yan.
This person is good at fighting, but he also has a sense of arrogance.
This is actually understandable, who makes him strong?
Therefore, Liu Chan is still willing to trust him. This battle in Jinzhong allowed him to achieve extraordinary feats, allowing him to lead troops into battle as a commander for the first time.