"Your Majesty, this is what our Ministry of Engineering started to build after completing it according to the drawings you left before, Your Majesty."
An official from the Ministry of Industry said to Zhou Shu with some trepidation.
"Our Ministry of Industry has sent the most capable craftsmen to ensure that your ideas will be presented."
The officials from the Ministry of Industry are not low-level either.
However, facing the new King of Zhennan in Daxia, he could not show off any official airs.
The man in front of me is not only the Zhennan King of Great Xia, but also the King of Side by Side of Great Qin.
This kind of thing has never happened before. Becoming the prince of two countries at the same time is something you would never dare to do in your dreams.
Ever since the news came back that King Zhennan had become the king of the Qin Dynasty, His Majesty issued a fatal order that the Huaxia Pavilion must be built according to the drawings that the prince produced.
If the construction is not completed, everyone below the Minister of Industry can retire and return home!
Therefore, the most important thing for the Ministry of Industry during this period is the construction of Huaxia Pavilion.
The drawings Zhou Shu left behind were actually his scribblings. Later, Meng Bai changed some of them, but most of them still did not meet the conditions for implementation.
But I have to say that there is no shortage of talents anywhere.
The skilled craftsmen of the Ministry of Engineering planned out Zhou Shu's idea without changing the general basis.
When he went to the Ministry of Works before, the Ministry of Works refused to resign. To put it bluntly, his status was not enough at that time.
"Just build it this way."
Zhou Shu nodded with great satisfaction, "How long will it take to complete the project?"
"The first phase of the project will definitely be completed within half a year."
The official from the Ministry of Industry said.
"Very good, we must ensure the quality. Don't ignore the quality just to keep up with the schedule."
Zhou Shu said.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. If anything goes wrong, Your Majesty, you can skin me."
The official from the Ministry of Industry assured.
Zhou Shu made a tour and then rode back to Chang'an City.
After returning from his mission to Da Qin, Zhou Shu became famous and received an endless stream of people visiting him.
In the end, he had to close the door to thank guests and see no one.
As for the affairs of the mission, he had not had much involvement in the matter. After returning, Shi Songtao and others would naturally take over the matter.
Except for the fact that he received a little more visitors and was named the King of Zhennan, it did not have much impact on Zhou Shu himself.
At least he feels that his life has not changed much.
His Youzhou Houfu directly changed its brand and became Zhennan Wangfu.
It has to be said that the original specifications of his mansion were a bit beyond the standard. Now that it is used as a palace, it doesn't really stretch the crotch.
On the other hand, the housekeeper in his house was completely stunned by the pie falling from the sky.
From being the steward of the Marquis Mansion to being directly promoted to the steward of the Prince's Mansion, he may be the fastest-promoted migrant worker in history besides Zhou Shu.
This change made the housekeeper a little uneasy at first, worried that he would not be able to do well as a housekeeper.
Later, he discovered that his prince didn't seem to have changed much. He didn't care too much about food, clothing, housing, and transportation. Apart from making soldiers every day, he only read books.
Perhaps it is this kind of strict self-discipline that allowed the prince to achieve his current achievements.
Returning from the construction site of Huaxia Pavilion to the current Zhennan Palace, Zhou Shu saw a familiar figure as soon as he entered the door.
"Hey, isn't this Uncle Wu Jun? Why are you so free to come to my place?"
Zhou Shu smiled and said.
He once had a dream with Shi Songtao, and knew that this guy's character was just like his image, pretentious. In the words of his previous life, it meant that he had a lot of idol baggage.
Shi Songtao saluted solemnly, "Uncle Wujun, I have met His Highness the King of Zhennan."
After saluting, he straightened up and said, "My lord, I wonder if what you said before is still true?"
"What words?"
"If I join Huaxia Pavilion, you can teach me the art of pointing stars!"
Shi Songtao said with a serious expression.
Although he has many problems as a person, his pursuit of the art of forging weapons is genuine.
"Natural arithmetic."
Zhou Shu said with a smile.
"Okay!"
Shi Songtao had a determined expression and said in a deep voice, "Then Prince, I will join the Huaxia Pavilion!"
"Wait."
Zhou Shu smiled and said, "Not just anyone can join our Huaxia Pavilion."
"I am number one in Daxia——"
Shi Songtao blurted out and looked at Zhou Shu in front of him. When the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.
Well, I am the former greatest weapon-making genius in Great Xia!
"Your Majesty, I can already forge mysterious weapons. In time, I can also forge earth-grade weapons."
Shi Songtao said solemnly, "Even within five years, I am certain that I will be able to complete the casting of heavenly weapons and become a master weapon craftsman!"
Shi Songtao looked proud.
As a weapon maker, he also has his pride.
In terms of talent for casting weapons, he may be slightly inferior to Zhou Shu.
But in the art of forging soldiers, he was one step ahead of Zhou Shu!
Zhou Shu has not yet forged Xuanpin weapons!
It's not Shi Songtao's boasting, but they are not allowed to open the door to welcome any workshop No. 36 of Daxia Casting Arms Division that he wants to join!
"So what?"
Zhou Shu said lightly, "If you want to join Huaxia Pavilion, you have to follow my rules."
Shi Songtao took a deep breath and then said, "Okay then, what conditions must be met to join Huaxia Pavilion?"
"Others naturally need to be evaluated."
Zhou Shu smiled and said, "As for you, Lao Shi, we have gone through adversities together after all. How can I still not trust you?"
Shi Songtao can't be punished by Zhou Shu, so what do you mean?
Can I join Huaxia Pavilion?
"But, there are no rules."
Zhou Shu continued, "We still have to go through the proper procedures."
"Well, our Huaxia Pavilion now has a high-quality weapon called Fangtian Painted Halberd."
Zhou Shu continued, "If you sell it, it will pass the test."
"What?"
Shi Songtao's eyes widened, "I am a weapon maker! I should be making soldiers, not selling them!"
"Besides, do I need to sell high-quality weapons? Then they have to beg to buy them!"
When does a weaponsmith need to sell high-end weapons?
Any high-grade weapon is something that warriors compete for.
As long as Zhou Shu lets out his words, I don’t know how many people will come to Huaxia Pavilion.
"Isn't this a process?"
Zhou Shu smiled and said, "How easy can it be?"
"However, I have requirements. You can't just find a buyer. Fang Tian's painted halberd needs to be matched with that kind of peerless warrior!"
Meng Bai had introduced a few people before, but Zhou Shu was not very satisfied.
Since meeting Wang Xin, Zhou Shu is now a little picky. As a worker, you have to pay attention to quality.
Otherwise, wouldn't his work be in vain if he couldn't see any feedback on the divine weapon map all day long?
"Okay."
Shi Songtao reluctantly agreed. His Shi family also had some connections in the military, so this matter was not difficult for him.
"Your Majesty, I have a question——"
Shi Songtao hesitated for a moment and then asked.
"Ask."
Zhou Shu didn't care about the authenticity. When he asked questions, it was his own business to answer or not.
"Your Majesty, was the giant sword forged by you too?"
Shi Songtao looked at Zhou Shu and asked in a deep voice.
"Yes."
Zhou Shu is understated and authentic.
Most of his strength has been exposed now, so naturally he doesn't care about such a trivial matter.
"No wonder."
Shi Songtao muttered in a low voice, "No wonder such a master knows how to use a high-grade weapon."
"Your Majesty, your senior brother discovered you because of the Juque Sword, right?"
Zhou Shu was stunned for a moment before he realized what he was talking about.
He looked at Shi Songtao with strange eyes. This Shi Songtao didn't seem to be so sincere.
Nowadays, there are probably not many people who really believe that they have a senior brother, right?
How could he still think so?
Sure enough, what bad intentions can a technical person have?
"So be it."
Zhou Shu said perfunctorily.
"Your Majesty, I am really convinced now."
Shi Songtao cupped his hands and said, "You also forged the Giant Que Sword, so the top ten weapons in today's Huangpin Weapon Spectrum are all your weapons, my lord."
"No one has ever done this kind of thing since the beginning of the history of weapons."
"No one can do it, it doesn't mean we can't do it. Lao Shi, join Huaxia Pavilion, the first lesson I will teach you is that men should do their duty. We can do what others can do, and we can do what others can't."
It can be done too.”
"Otherwise, what do we need from Huaxia Pavilion?"
"I have learned a lesson from my humble position."
Shi Songtao said sincerely.
Shi Songtao is really convinced by Zhou Shu now, even though Zhou Shu's current level of soldier casting is actually not as good as him.
But this level also depends on how it is expressed.
He can cast Xuanpin weapons, but Zhou Shu has not cast a Xuanpin weapon so far. From the evaluation of the weapon caster, his level is higher.
However, the Huang-grade weapons forged by Zhou Shu now occupy the top ten of the Huang-grade weapons spectrum. In terms of casting Huang-grade weapons, not to mention that he is not as good as Zhou Shu, even the master forging weapons is far behind.
Zhou Shu accomplished something unprecedented, and it is estimated that there will be no record in the future.
Contracted the top ten Huangpin weapons list!
"Your Majesty, do we at Huaxia Pavilion want to participate in this Ten Kingdoms martial arts performance?"
Before Shi Songtao left, he suddenly thought of something, stopped and asked.
"Can I not participate?"
Zhou Shudao said that he seemed to have heard someone say before that the Military Forging Division would send people to participate in the Ten Kingdoms Military Exercise.
He has never cared much about these foreign affairs.
And to be honest, his previous status was limited and he had access to information. Nine times out of ten, it was only hearsay, and it could only be heard as a story, not the truth.
"As a prince, if you don't want to participate, you don't have to participate."
Shi Songtao said.
Zhou Shu is now not only the Zhennan King of Great Xia, but also the King of Side by Side of Great Qin.
He now has full power to decide some things.
"Is that so?"
Zhou Shu touched his chin and said thoughtfully, "Old Shi, do you think it is better for the Huaxia Pavilion to participate in the martial arts performance of the Ten Kingdoms, or not?"
"Me?"
Shi Songtao was a little surprised, but still said, "If it were me, I would definitely be willing to participate."
"The martial arts performance of the Ten Kingdoms is, on a larger scale, a good opportunity to make contributions to the country. On a smaller scale, it is also an opportunity for individuals."
"Master Marquis, you made a bet to help me regain the Youzhou and the two states in Daxia, and thus become a marquis. This kind of thing is possible in the martial arts of the Ten Kingdoms."
"If you make great contributions to the military exercises of the Ten Kingdoms, it is not impossible to be granted a title of lord and general."
Shi Songtao's eyes were full of longing.
In the past, he thought that just getting a title would be enough. Being an earl was something he had never dared to think about before.
But now, seeing Zhou Shu's achievements, his horizons have broadened.
Now, he wants to fight a marquis!
He, Shi Songtao, also wants someone to call him Lord Shi one day!
"It seems I don't need it anymore."
Zhou Shu muttered.
Shi Songtao: "..."
If you compare one person to another, you will really die!
I still want to fight for a marquis, but they have already made me a king...
Further up, it seems to be gone...
Thinking about it this way, there is really no need for him to participate in the Ten Kingdoms Martial Arts Exercise.
No matter how great his achievements are, it is impossible for him to be promoted to another official position...
"Old Shi, is the martial arts performance of the Ten Kingdoms the same as our martial arts performance in Daxia?"
Zhou Shu asked, "Our military forging division is participating, but also to test the forging of soldiers?"
If that's the case, he has no interest in participating.
"It seems not."
Shi Songtao shook his head, "The Ten Kingdoms Military Exercise is about actual combat. We, the Weapon Division, are joining as a reserve force. We are responsible for providing and repairing weapons for the army."
"In Daxia, we participate in workshops as a unit. Each workshop supports an army——"
"That's it."
Zhou Shu pondered, if that's the case, then he would be interested.
Providing and repairing weapons to the army, wouldn't that be an excellent opportunity to deploy workers?
Moreover, the martial arts competition between the Ten Kingdoms is an actual combat. Since it is an actual combat, there must be a chance to kill.
Letting an entire army work as workers for him, if not for a specific opportunity, would not be easy even with his current status.
His eyes gradually became brighter.
"Old Shi, you have already said that participating in the Ten Kingdoms Military Exercise is an opportunity to make meritorious service to the country."
Zhou Shu said, "We are deeply favored by the country. How can we retreat when the country needs us?"
"Participate, you must participate!"
Zhou Shu said impassionedly, "Even if there are only two of us in the Huaxia Pavilion, we must participate!"
"Even if there are only two of us, we can support a large army. Old Shi, are you confident?"
"Yes!"
Shi Songtao said loudly.
"I despise my position and swear to follow the prince to the death!"
"What's the matter with death? We are armorers, not combatants. No matter what, we can't die."
"But since we are going to participate in the Ten-Nation Martial Arts Exercise, we have to find a way to find out what the regulations of the Ten-Nation Martial Arts Exercise are. If we want to support a large army, then we must also choose the army with the most combat missions. Only in this way can we show our Huaxia Pavilion
The strength.”
"Your Majesty is right."
Shi Songtao was full of admiration and faced the difficulties. This was the prince in his heart, the new No. 1 soldier-making genius of Daxia who surpassed himself!