Chapter 283 Form a trap camp! Gao Shun's lion speaks loudly!
"Well, that's right! The lever is a labor-saving tool that can quickly reset the bow string. Coupled with the semi-automatic loading of the arrow box, it can effectively shorten the arrow release and reset cycle."
"..."
"Don't worry, I'll have my experts prepare the elastic devices needed in the quiver, and you can assemble them. You don't need to worry about this."
"..."
After answering questions for a full hour, Liu Bian finally solved all the doubts of Liu Ye and Li Ren: "How is it? Are there any other theoretical questions?"
Liu Ye hurriedly handed over his hand: "No, your Majesty, don't worry, I will start making the actual object immediately after I return. If you have any doubts, come back to the palace to seek your Majesty's help."
"kindness."
Liu Bian nodded and sighed: "Theory is theory, practice is practice, practice is the most effective way to test your mastery of theory, don't be afraid of encountering difficulties, these are normal."
"The birth of any brand-new device will go through a lot of theoretical deductions, practical verification, and countless failures before it can be finally completed."
Liu Ye naturally understood what His Majesty the Emperor meant, and bowed his head in salute: "Your Majesty, don't worry, no matter how difficult these crossbows and lever crossbows are, we will definitely build them."
"kindness."
"very good!"
Liu Bian was very satisfied with Liu Ye's answer and nodded affirmatively: "You have proven your ability by passing the imperial examination. I naturally believe in you."
Immediately.
Liu Ye and Li Ren both stood up and left their seats: "In that case, I will leave for now."
Liu Bian waved his hand: "Go ahead! Go ahead and experiment."
The two of them cupped their hands and said, "Here."
As soon as the two people left, Zhu Tong came in: "Your Majesty, General Gao Shun has been waiting outside the palace for a long time. Do you want to receive him?"
Liu Bian took a breath and said softly: "I actually forgot Shixun, let him come in."
Zhu Tong cupped his hands: "Here."
Not long after.
Gao Shun came to the Wende Hall, stepped forward, bowed and raised his hands: "General Gao Shun, please see your Majesty."
Liu Bian simply expressed his gratitude, waved his hand to signal him to sit aside, and said with a long sigh: "Shixun, since you submitted to me, I have not made any arrangements for you. During this period, have you ever complained?"
Gao Shun hurriedly handed over his hand: "How dare you, the general?"
"It's fine."
Liu Bian smiled calmly and said softly: "I know your abilities very well. I kept you there for half a year. In fact, the main reason is to hone your temperament."
Have to admit it.
After being trained for a long time, Liu Bian came up with all kinds of high-sounding reasons.
Although he obviously didn't care about Gao Shun, he was given the reason of "tempering his temper". Not only did he perfectly appease his subordinates, but he also made him feel flattered. It was like killing two birds with one stone.
"really!"
Liu Bian stared at Gao Shun with bright eyes: "You have not let me down. You have been working hard without any complaints. I believe you will achieve great things."
Gao Shun's eyes suddenly brightened, and his brows flashed with surprise.
He seemed to have sensed His Majesty's deep intention, and once again handed over his hand, saying sonorously: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best in the end and will not betray your Majesty's trust."
"kindness!"
Liu Bian naturally believed in Gao Shun's loyalty: "I called you here today because I want to form an army. There will not be too many troops, only about a thousand people, but each one will be well-equipped and supplemented by the latest equipment."
"How do you say that?"
Since the weapons had not yet been made, Liu Bian could not give Gao Shun the most intuitive feeling. He could only give an example: "I hope the combat effectiveness of this army will not be inferior to Deng Zhi's Yuanyang Army."
hiss-!
Gao Shun was surprised and took a breath.
Although he didn't quite understand the specific requirements of His Majesty the Emperor for this army.
but......
Gao Shun was very clear about the strength of the Yuanyang Army.
To this day, the scene of the battle at Goat'ao is still vivid in my mind. The Yuanyang Army used a small force to form a deep formation, both offensive and defensive, and coordinated well. They killed the Wolf Cavalry and were unable to fight back.
Although the terrain factor in that battle cannot be ignored, the Yuanyang Army's powerful combat capability was also the key to victory, which Gao Shunda admired deeply.
But at this moment, His Majesty the Emperor actually used the Yuanyang Army as a benchmark and wanted to build a military force that was not inferior to the Yuanyang Army, which proved how much he valued this military force.
How could Gao Shun not be surprised!
certainly!
The most important thing is that he is a surrendered general.
How much does His Majesty, the Emperor, have to trust himself to entrust himself with the formation of such a team?
The trust in this, like two big mountains, instantly weighed on Gao Shun's heart.
"Your Majesty, the last general..."
Gao Shun looked in disbelief.
But before he could speak, Liu Bian interrupted him with a wave of his hand: "Shixun, are you trying to say that you are a surrendered general? You shouldn't be the one to command such a powerful team, right?"
"kindness."
Gao Shun nodded, fearful.
However, Liu Bian just smiled indifferently: "Shi Xun, you need to be more relaxed. To me, you are not surrendered generals, but prodigal sons who have found their way back. You are all loyal ministers of my great Han Dynasty."
"I have never doubted your loyalty!"
Liu Bian said with certainty and certainty: "It didn't happen before, it doesn't happen now, and it won't happen in the future! If I really misjudged you, I can kill you in the future!"
This moment!
Liu Bian's eyes seemed to be bursting with murderous aura, and a kingly demeanor that dominated the world and despised everything suddenly surged and enveloped Gao Shun directly.
Gao Shun was startled, and a sense of awe suddenly arose in his heart. He subconsciously raised his hand and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will follow you to the end without any second thoughts."
"kindness."
Liu Bian waved his hand and motioned for him to stand up. He immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said softly: "Tell me what you have in mind for such an army. Bring it up now and I will try my best to meet your request."
"this......"
Gao Shun hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Let me think about it for a while."
Liu Bian said softly: "Okay! I'll wait for you."
Gao Shun sat upright, closed his eyes, and his mind was like lightning.
Liu Bian had a thought in his mind and communicated with the Military Advisor Alliance: "Teacher, what kind of demands does Gao Shun make? This guy can't speak like a lion, right?"
"The lion will definitely open his mouth."
The Military Advisor Alliance spoke directly without any hesitation.
"ah?"
Liu Bian looked slightly embarrassed: "Am I a little too presumptuous? If I ask Gao Shun to impose conditions like this, if I fail to meet them, wouldn't I be shooting myself in the foot?"
"don’t worry."
However, the Military Advisor Alliance was extremely unconvinced: "The current level of our Nanyang Hanting has surpassed the highest level of the army during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Gao Shun is subject to the limitations of the times, so the conditions proposed by Gao Shun should not be too difficult."
"According to experts' predictions, there are only three aspects."
"What three aspects?"
"People, equipment, logistics support."
"this......"
Liu Bian thought for a long time: "It doesn't sound like it's too difficult."
Military Advisor Alliance: "Don't worry, Gao Shun is a loyal man and won't make excessive demands."
Liu Bian breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
Not long after.
Gao Shun suddenly opened his eyes and cupped his hands towards Liu Bian: "Your Majesty, the general has already thought about it."
Liu Bian sat up straight expectantly, waved his hands and said, "Tell me and listen."
"One of them!"
Gao Shun did not hesitate at all, and said sonorously: "I want to ask your Majesty for someone. There are currently 800 people in the final general, but there are not many qualified soldiers, about 200 people. The final general needs at least 5,000 generals. After selection, they will be eliminated.
, and finally decided on one thousand people.”
"Now, General Xu Rong is training troops for the imperial court. He has been training for several months. These five thousand soldiers and horses can be provided by General Xu Rong. After the final generals are selected and eliminated, they can be returned to the original army."
Liu Bian nodded with interest.
really!
Gao Shun was a kind man, and actually considered the source of the troops: "Yes, no problem, I will tell Xu Rong personally and ask him to fully cooperate."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"continue!"
Liu Bian waved his hand and said loudly: "What other conditions are there?"
Gao Shun paused: "The second is the equipment. The final general will need fine armor, a war spear, a Huanshou sword, two stone bows, and a double arc shield, one thousand each."
"Oh right."
Gao Shun seemed to have remembered something and hurriedly reminded: "The fine armor does not require leather armor, but iron armor; the shield does not require shields, but double arc shields. I wonder if your majesty will be satisfied?"
Have to admit it.
This kind of equipment is indeed top-notch equipment for infantry.
but......
For Liu Bian, it was too simple: "Okay, no problem! However, the two stone bows are no longer needed. I have brand new equipment to provide, and I will give it to you after I make it."
"New equipment?"
Gao Shun couldn't help but be stunned.
"kindness."
Liu Bian nodded affirmatively: "Don't worry, it will never be inferior to your two-stone bow. Even if you can use it skillfully and charge into battle, you will have no pressure."
Gao Shun took a deep breath: "If you really have this equipment, you will have to see it first."
Liu Bidan smiled: "Shi Xun is at ease, it won't be long before it can be built."
"good!"
Gao Shun nodded affirmatively, and then said: "Your Majesty, the problems of personnel and equipment have been solved, and the next step is training. The training methods of the generals may be different from ordinary people, and even a little cruel."
"The general hopes that your majesty can provide you with super-standard meals, three meals a day, and at least one meal a day must contain meat. Only in this way can the soldiers' bodies be strong and able to afford such heavy equipment."
"certainly!"
Liu Bian nodded without hesitation and said: "Elite soldiers are both trained and raised. I know this very well. Don't worry, Shixun. I will order Wang Yi, the food supervisor of the palace, to send his apprentices to the army to ensure that you
Meal standards.”
Gao Shun was overjoyed and cupped his hands: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"kindness."
Liu Bian nodded: "Do you have any other requests?"
Gao Shun shook his head: "No."
"That's good!"
Liu Bian took a deep breath and said solemnly: "I have one more request."
Gao Shun frowned, as if he didn't expect that His Majesty the Emperor also had a request: "Your Majesty, it's okay as long as you say."
Liu Bian spoke loudly: "Nowadays, Nanyang Hanting is under huge external pressure and is facing retaliatory attacks from thieves at any time. I want you to train the army to at least have a certain combat effectiveness before the autumn harvest."
"ah?"
Gao Shun was stunned: "Before the autumn harvest?"
Liu Bian nodded: "What, are you stressed?"
"have!"
Gao Shun is really a honest and honest man, and he actually said frankly that he was under pressure: "Your Majesty, time is too tight. I'm afraid that I won't be able to practice tactics in the future, and the team's combat effectiveness will be difficult to guarantee."
Liu Bian naturally agreed with this point: "Well, I feel your pressure, but the situation is like this now. Shi Xun should do his best to adjust your training methods."
"this......"
Gao Shun pondered for a moment and finally nodded: "If this is the case, I hope that your Majesty will issue an edict to Xu Rong today and organize the selection of soldiers tomorrow."
"If the general shortens the training time, the intensity will naturally increase. During this period, he may be criticized by outsiders. I hope that your majesty will be able to trust the general as usual."
Do you need to be vaccinated in advance?
Liu Bian was really curious about how the famous Zhen camp was trained: "Don't worry, I will not change generals midway. This team will be fully handed over to you to train, and I will never interfere."
Gao Shun secretly breathed a sigh of relief and was ecstatic in his heart: "Thank you, Your Majesty. The general will guarantee that before the autumn harvest, the team will be able to form a fighting force and can go out at any time to help the imperial court defeat thieves."
"very good!"
Liu Bian was extremely satisfied with this: "In that case, you can go back to camp and prepare. I will immediately order Xun or Xu Rong to quickly select troops and horses, and fully cooperate with you to complete the selection."
Gao Shun suddenly stood up, bowed and held his hands in his hands: "Here."
Immediately.
Bowed and left the hall.
At the same time, netizens in the live broadcast room were already excited:
"Trapped in a camp! Is it finally going to be established?"
"Just say whatever you have to say, Gao Shun is really too domineering."
"Actually, this is good. It's better than those who keep their words in their hearts."
"That's right! I can't wait for the camp to be established."
"Strengthen the rhythm of falling into the camp and conquering the world."
"The momentum of charging means advancing but not retreating; the ambition of being trapped means death but not life!"
"..."
******
Xinye, Dengjia.
Octagon Pavilion.
Deng Xun was still arranging his flowers and plants: "So, the cultivated land of our wealthy Deng family was sold at a good price?"
Deng Yun bowed his head and nodded: "Although it is not at the highest price, it is basically more than 80%. Now we still have some fertile land in our hands. We will wait until the price of farmland stabilizes before we make a move."
“Well done.”
Deng Xun stopped picking up flowers and plants, stood up and washed his hands aside: "I think the momentum we created will soon subside. I wonder what the price of farming is now?"
Deng Yun said softly: "There is already a downward trend. The Yin family seems to have noticed something and began to sell off a large amount of land, driving down the price little by little."
"snort!"
Deng Xun snorted lightly and said nonchalantly: "Yin Lu, this old guy, always keeps an eye on our Deng family. You did a good job this time. You finally vented your anger on me."
Deng Yun secretly manipulated the market, using various methods such as using his left hand to shift his right hand, secretly building momentum, etc., to firmly control the farmland prices and continue to seek huge profits.
Originally, the Yin family also wanted to follow the trend, but the prices in the meeting were changing at any time. Once they hesitated for a moment on the news, the situation would change and blood would flow.
This time!
The Yin family suffered a loss.
They failed to keep up with He Yun's pace.
Deng Yun was proud and said with a smile: "Actually, the Yin family has been following pretty well, but after noon, I sent out twelve waves of people to focus on selling farmland, and took advantage of the hottest time to sell off the farmland in their hands.
More than half."
"When the Yin family noticed something strange, I spread the news that it was a rumor, and the price of farmland began to plummet. Even the Yin family was not immune."
"but......"
Deng Yun said softly: "The Yin family still sold hundreds of acres of farmland, but most of the farmland they had previously recovered will probably rot in their hands."
"Especially now, the imperial court's high-tube transfer cars have been erected in all counties in Nanyang, which has created hundreds of thousands of acres of paddy fields. This year's grain harvest will definitely be good."
"Compared with each other, the price of farmland in their hands is bound to fall sharply. A conservative estimate is that after the autumn harvest, when the court decides to impose taxes on grain, the price will hit the bottom."
"if......"
Deng Yun took a deep breath and continued: "If the imperial court is still not ready to abolish the favor order, we can definitely take this opportunity to spread the news and make the price of farmland continue to fall."
"Master of the house."
Deng Yun's eyes flashed with greed, and he bowed his head: "As long as we stay like this for two or three years, when there is news in the Han court in Chang'an, His Majesty will definitely cancel the favor order, and by then we will buy farmland, and we will definitely make a lot of money.
Pen."
call-
Deng Xun took a long breath and nodded with interest: "Since you already have an idea, I will leave this matter completely to you. If there are no accidents, there is no need to report everything."
Deng Yun bowed his head and said, "Thank you very much, Master, for your trust."
"Where's Zimu?"
Deng Xun was worried about another thing and tried to ask: "Hasn't he come here yet? It seems that there has been no news from him during this period."
"this......"
Deng Yun shook his head and said he didn't know: "He seems to be rarely in Wancheng recently."
Deng Xun said favorably: "That's right! I arranged other things for him."
"I see."
"Report—!"
At this moment, a voice sounded outside the pavilion.
Deng Xun raised his eyes and looked.
But I saw that Deng Tong, led by his servants, went straight to the Bajiao Pavilion: "It seems there is news! Please step aside for now. I have something important to discuss with Zimu."
Deng Yun bowed his head: "Here."
Immediately.
Bowed and left the Octagonal Pavilion.
Not long after.
Deng Tong arrived, but before he could salute, he was interrupted by Deng Xun: "No need to be polite, just sit down."
"Thank you, Master."
Deng Tong responded and immediately sat aside.
"Has the matter been cleared up?"
Deng Xun filled the cup with tea and handed it to the other party.
"Some progress."
Deng Tong took a deep breath and exhaled slowly: "My nephew has inquired that the Kong family's smelting and foundry workshop has indeed undergone extensive restructuring. I heard that many of the apprentices have been exempted from the status of criminals."
"Moreover, the imperial court appointed Han Ji, a native of Duyang, as the supervisor of the smelting industry. He carried out a comprehensive restructuring of the smelting blast furnace, air bag, and fuel, and the production efficiency was greatly improved."
"now......"
Deng Tong's face flashed with disbelief: "The imperial court's smelting and foundry workshops have stopped producing farm tools and are concentrating on making equipment, especially the Huanshou sword and fine iron armor, which are in great demand."
"oh?"
Deng Xun couldn't help but wonder: "Is there going to be a war?"
Deng Tong shook his head: "My nephew thinks that your majesty should just be careful. After all, the autumn harvest will be coming in a few months. Yuan Shu, Zhang Miao and others will not give up."
"kindness."
Deng Xun twisted his beard and nodded: "It is indeed possible! Our Majesty is indeed shrewd and can stay ahead of everything. I am afraid that when he was in Luoyang, he considered how to develop in Nanyang, otherwise he would never be able to control it so tightly."
"The smelting workshop was innovated to produce farm tools and ensure the progress of farming, but now it is building weapons and equipment with great fanfare. The affairs are complicated, but orderly and closely connected."
"Awesome!"
Deng Xun felt ashamed and sighed: "We can only focus on the present, but His Majesty is anticipating the enemy and taking precautions before they happen. No wonder even Dong Zhuo is not your Majesty's opponent."
Deng Tong was also filled with emotion: "Yes! Your Majesty is indeed very powerful. I heard that this innovation in the smelting workshop was made by your Majesty under the instructions of Han Ji. The person who really provided the skills was not Han Ji, but your Majesty."
"oh?"
Deng Xun was even more confused: "Your Majesty, do you still understand this?"
Deng Tong shook his head: "My nephew, I don't know, but it may be true!"
"His Majesty?"
Deng Xun frowned and chewed repeatedly.
He couldn't help but feel a little worried, and even suddenly felt a sense of fear in his heart.
but......
For the sake of his family, Deng Xun finally overcame it and asked coldly: "Apart from this, what else did you find? Can you bribe the people inside?"
"Buy the two of them."
Deng Tong did not hide it, and immediately said: "However, they only described the appearance of that thing. As for the internal structure, they have no idea at all."
"Including new blast furnaces, wooden bellows, and coal that can't blow up furnaces. They all only know the basics and don't understand the principles. I'm afraid it will be very difficult for us to obtain key information."
"Master of the house."
Deng Tong frowned and cupped his hands: "The Confucius Foundry is now a casting workshop of the imperial court. Outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering. In a short period of time, we may not be able to truly penetrate its interior."
Deng Xun twisted his beard and said: "No matter how difficult it is, we have to find a way to do it. Have you ever thought that if the yield per mu of the imperial court's public land increases significantly this year, how much less will our Deng family have as tenants next year?"
How could Deng Tong not know this?
By cultivating public land, you can not only avoid oral and calculated taxes, but even the yield per acre is guaranteed. As long as you are a farmer, you cannot refuse such conditions.
This year is only the first year, and the wealthy families in Xinye are facing bankruptcy. The price of farmland has plummeted, and they have to pay a land tax of five liters per mu. If it is implemented for three consecutive years, even a behemoth like the Deng family may have to shed its skin before it dies.
In a sense, Deng Xun is actually just protecting himself by doing this!
"My nephew doesn't know."
"but......"
Deng Tong took a deep breath, as if he had made a lot of determination, and finally said: "Master, we covet the imperial court's casting skills. If it is exposed, I am afraid it will bring trouble to the family."
Deng Xun sipped his tea and looked extremely calm: "How to operate it is your business, but if we don't do it, I'm afraid the family will be in trouble as well. This is no excuse for you to shirk."
"The Deng family's huge family fortune would be nothing if not supported by thousands of farmlands, tenants, and industries inside and outside the city!"
"In the final analysis, if we want to keep the Deng family alive, we must protect the farmland, tenants, and various industries in the city. Only when they are stable can the Deng family be stable."