Taishan County. Mou County.

After a simple banquet was finished, Tao Ying also gave instructions to a few people about the next steps.

"Starting today, Gongshu is appointed as the director of the Taishan Arms Department. He will be fully responsible for the production of the Xuanjia Army's armor and will only be responsible for me."

Xu was worried that Pu Yuan and others did not know how high the position of director was, so Tao Ying added another sentence.

"Salary two thousand dan."

Pu Yuan was thinking about the position that Tao Ying appointed him. Although he had never heard of it, he thought that he was only responsible for Tao Ying. He had direct access to heaven, and it would definitely not be lower.

When Tao Ying said that his salary was comparable to that of a prefect of a county, not to mention Pu Yuan, even Yin Li of Qianshi was shocked.

"No!"

Pu Yuan was moved again, bowed and sang loudly to Tao Ying.

Pu Yuan was moved not because Tao Ying gave him a high salary, but because Tao Ying recognized his ability.

"From today on, I, Pu Yuan, will be the pride of all craftsmen!"

In fact, at this moment, Pu Yuan wanted to say in his heart that he was proud to recognize Tao Ying as his master.

"Zi Lu, from today on, the Mou County Iron and Steel Plant and the Weapons Manufacturing Factory will be classified as important military areas, and five thousand soldiers will be assigned to guard them, patrolling day and night, and implementing first-level alert."

"Ten miles around the military base will be regarded as a strict control area, and the village chiefs and militia captains of the surrounding villages will be strictly ordered to pay attention to anyone approaching the area under their jurisdiction, and report them as soon as possible once discovered."

Tao Ying stared at Yin Li seriously. He wanted to save his life and strive for supremacy in the world. His forging technology of steel and new weapons would be his greatest reliance and must not be leaked.

"All craftsmen involved in confidential technologies, including their families, must also be closely protected!"

Seeing Tao Ying's eyes towards him, Yin Li was horrified and instantly understood what he meant.

"No!"

Yin Li bowed his hands to Tao Ying very solemnly and accepted the order, secretly blaming himself for not thinking carefully enough and being full of loopholes.

"Zilu, public transportation and confidentiality must be done in place. This is the key to whether we can defend Mount Tai and Qingzhou and Xuzhou in the future."

Tao Ying was worried that Yin Li didn't pay enough attention to it, so he added another sentence.

"From now on, all troops protecting this place will give priority to being equipped with the latest weapons."

Tao Ying raised the confidentiality level of this place to the level of "national defense" safety. Not only Yin Li, but also Yan Liang and Pu Yuan, their expressions became solemn.

"Don't worry, my lord, Li Ding will keep an eye on it personally."

While Yin Li expressed his stance, Yan Liang also looked hesitant to speak, which was noticed by Tao Ying.

"Wen Heng, if you have anything to say, just say it. There are no outsiders in the tent."

Tao Ying called his name, and Yan Liang no longer had any scruples and expressed his worries.

"My lord, even if we guard this place, the soldiers' weapons will inevitably be lost in battle. If others build them in the same way, will it also be detrimental to the Xuanjia army?"

Tao Ying smiled and did not answer Yan Liang's words. He turned his attention to Pu Yuan to see what Pu Yuan had to say.

"General Wen Heng is overly worried. Whether it is Mo Dao or Heng Dao, if a new type of steel cannot be forged, even if it is made according to the same method, it will not have much lethality, but will become a disaster."

Pu Yuan understood what Tao Ying meant and confidently explained to Yan Liang.

"That's good, I'm relieved!"

Yan Liang suddenly understood. While he admired Pu Yuan, he also secretly admired Tao Ying's discernment.

"No wonder my lord attaches so much importance to the confidentiality and defense of technology!"

Pu Yuan's explanation made Yin Li understand Tao Ying's worries more deeply.

"Hmph, no matter who dares to take advantage of my Taishan steel and weapons, don't blame Yin Li for being ruthless!"

Yin Li, who has a new understanding of the importance of technology, has murderous intent in his eyes.

"Gongshu, next, you divide the twenty steel-making furnaces into groups, one of which is dedicated to making various iron farm tools. I will replace the wooden farm tools in all counties under my rule within a month."

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Tao Ying knew very well that in order to increase the grain production under his rule and liberate a large number of labor forces, he must innovate and replace agricultural tools.

"Lord, I might not be able to make it in time."

Pu Yuan frowned. He had to make both weapons and farm tools, which was a bit stressful.

Under the current conditions, even if we have enough manpower, we cannot break through the production capacity.

"Then change!"

Tao Ying naturally knew that it would be impossible to build it solely by manpower, so he told Pu Yuan some of the methods he knew.

Use a blower to raise the flame.

Using hot air can increase the speed of ironmaking.

Use water power to hammer.

……

Pu Yuan was mesmerized by Tao Ying's "unconstrained" idea.

In a daze, Pu Yuan had the illusion that Tao Ying was Linfan, the founder, who came specifically to enlighten him.

"Lord, if the manufacturing method is improved in this way, and the agricultural tools can be made into molds, in half a month, the needs of the entire Taishan County can be met."

With Pu Yuan's guarantee, Tao Ying was overjoyed.

"I feel relieved now!"

Tao Ying is racing against time now because he lacks time. It is already October, and in April and May next year, the world will be in chaos. He will no longer have the opportunity to develop in peace.

"Report!"

A few people were talking animatedly when a hurried horn sound suddenly came from outside the door.

"Lord, please go and have a look."

Yin Li hurriedly stood up and walked out of the tent quickly. This was his territory, and it was at a time when everything was waiting for improvement. He must not make any mistakes that would cause him to lose points in front of Tao Ying.

"Reporting to the county magistrate, Lieutenant Xu Du of Laiwu has urgently reported that the Yellow Turban Zhangrao tribe of Qi State is ready to make a move in the near future, and they are planning to cross the border to Mount Tai and Xuzhou."

Yin Li nodded, dismissed the messengers, and entered the tent with a frown. What Taishan County lacks most now is time.

"I heard it. Who is the general stationed in Laiwu now?"

"How many soldiers and horses are there?"

"How is the equipment?"

Without waiting for Yin Li to report, Tao Ying took the lead and asked three questions that were of greatest concern at the moment.

In history, Qing and Xu Huangjin broke out again. It was at this point that Tao Ying had been mentally prepared for a long time. Now it depends on whether the strength he has accumulated is enough for him to take the opportunity to capture Qingzhou.

"My lord, there are currently 10,000 soldiers stationed in Laiwu, including 300 cavalry. The equipment is relatively messy. But because the new soldiers are all newly selected and strong, although the training time is still short, it does not affect the combat effectiveness. It is more than enough to deal with the Yellow Turbans."

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Yin Li gave Tao Ying a brief introduction to the military forces surrounding Banmouxian County.

"The person leading the troops is Xu Sheng, a native of Ju County, Xuzhou."

While listening to Yin Li's introduction to the garrison situation of the Yellow Turbans in Laiwu defending Qingzhou, Tao Ying secretly praised Yin Li.

"Sure enough, proper decentralization is beneficial!"

Yin Li can even recruit Xu Sheng under his command. This is not luck, but a sharp eye for gold.

"How did Zilu find this Xu Sheng?"

Tao Ying was very curious about Xu Sheng's joining.

"Using the lord's method of etiquette, we recruited through competitions among the people and the army respectively. Due to the attractive treatment and smooth road to promotion, there were countless applicants, and Xu Sheng was one of the people who applied for the job."

Tao Ying nodded, very satisfied with Yin Li's ability to carry out his "Recruitment Order". It doesn't matter if a person is lacking in ability, he is just afraid that his subordinates will be disobedient.

"Zilu, it seems that this "Recruitment Order" must continue to find more talents of all kinds, especially handsome talents like Xu Sheng!"

Tao Ying's words made Yin Li suddenly startled.

"A handsome man?"

"Is Xu Sheng handsome?"

Although Yin Li found that Xu Sheng was not simple and could be a general, but he was not a handsome man, he really didn't realize it.

Of course, this is not because Yin Li has poor vision, but because Xu Sheng is still young after all, and is far from being able to show off his talents.

"How did the lord see it? Could it be that they have known each other for a long time?"

Yin Li, who had complicated thoughts, thought about a lot at the moment.

"Xu Sheng, you can stand alone!"

Tao Ying naturally had no way of knowing about Yin Li's "random thoughts". He was now less worried about the Yellow Turbans from Qi State's Zhangrao tribe crossing Mount Tai. Tao Ying was full of confidence in Xu Sheng and even had expectations.
Chapter completed!