Family and land were the biggest problems that King Liu Kai encountered. He tried his best to get the support of the major families and unified the northwest, but there were still many internal conflicts.
After several years of hard work, Liu Kai stabilized the situation and consolidated the royal power.
But after Xiaoliu's mother passed away, Liu Kai's health deteriorated, the government was controlled by Wu Rui, and the kingdom's progress came to a halt.
Until Zhang Yi arrived and proposed the Dragon Project, it suddenly opened the eyes of the family bosses. Instead of fighting among themselves and declining due to internal strife, it was better to unite with the outside world, complete the cause of the unification of China, and recreate the prosperous days of the Han and Tang Dynasties.
As a result, the family leaders reached an unprecedented unity of thought.
Immediately afterwards, Zhang Yi quelled the rebellion of Wu Rui and Liu Guang, repulsed the 80,000-strong army of Little China, and showed the majestic appearance of a heroic hero. His prestige reached its peak, and he completely won the love of the army and the people.
The family bosses couldn't help but admire King Liu Kai's vision. He chose the best son-in-law for himself and the best heir for the country.
From then on, all the major families firmly supported Zhang Yi, just like they supported Liu Kai. Family and land were no longer an issue. The obstacles to the reform were removed, and Zhang Yi could free his arms and work hard.
This is a large country with a population of tens of millions, and there is no shortage of people. In theory, it can mobilize an army of one million. However, given the current conditions, it is simply unable to support it, with a shortage of food and equipment.
That means developing agriculture, building industry, and exchanging strategic materials through commerce.
Unlike Mopan City, the Kingdom of China actually does not lack resources. The iron tools left over from the previous civilization are sufficient. What is lacking are factories, especially military factories such as iron processing, weapon casting, and armor production.
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In the Yangxin Hall of the Royal Palace, Zhang Yi held a meeting attended by insiders.
Xiao Long, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Xiao Han, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Niu Ben, the General of the Hussars, Shi Gandang, the Tiger Guard General, and Li Jinmu (Li Guaizi), Hu Bin (Hu Tiejiang), Qiao Dayou, Zhang Ping'an, and Anuhe who are yet to be formally appointed.
Moon bud.
Also present were Xiao Liu and Song Laohei.
The people present felt as if they were back in Mopan City, because they were all a group of old brothers, but there was one more beautiful princess.
"Thank you for your concern. My father took the medicine and went to sleep." Xiao Liu expressed his gratitude to everyone for their greetings and said, "You have worked together to create a miracle in Mopan City. I hope you can create an even greater miracle."
"Honorable princess, we were originally rough people from the mountains. Without the cultivation of our sworn brother, we might not be able to leave Mopan City in our lifetime. Please rest assured, princess, we will do our best to solve the problems for our sworn brother and contribute our best to the country.
Blood and sweat." Li Guaizi said seriously.
"There's no need to be polite, and there's no need to be reserved, Brother Li," Xiao Liu said generously, "There are no outsiders here. You are the people whom I trust most, and you are all doers. Just let your hands and feet go and do something big."
"Thank you for your appreciation, princess. I can't read or speak, I can only make iron," Blacksmith Hu said excitedly, "When I came to our country and saw countless steel, the feeling was sweeter than eating honey.
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Everyone couldn't help but laugh. Indeed, Mopan City was so short of iron in the past. After arriving in the Kingdom of China, just looking for a factory that had been abandoned before, dozens of tons of scrap iron could be collected. For a blacksmith, that was astonishing.
treasure.
"Brother Hu is so polite. Not only can he write his own name, he has also figured out a set of techniques for mass production of ironware. He is more than just a blacksmith," Zhang Yi said with a smile, "Brother Hu still belongs to the Ministry of Industry. Xiao Han
We will combine the previous information to help you build large-scale iron smelting plants, weapons processing plants, etc. Next, we will also produce new weapons such as steel armored chariots."
Armored chariot?
Everyone couldn't help but widen their eyes. People in the wasteland world had only seen carriages. A very few people had seen the old steel chariots in rare weapons books. They didn't know how such heavy vehicles could run.
Zhang Yi knew that it was extremely difficult to build vehicles in the past, but after the development of the steel industry, relatively sophisticated machinery could be produced. Combined with previous drawings, the first generation of steel armored tanks could be produced.
Before the engine problem is solved, it can be pushed by horses and transported to the battlefield to become a mobile fortress. Dozens or even hundreds of tanks are lined up together, and the archers and crossbowmen are shooting among them. It is conceivable that the enemy's infantry and cavalry are all
When nothing can be done, a small number of troops can gain absolute advantage.
Zhang Yi felt that with the armored chariots and 200,000 new troops, he could conquer the world and be invincible.
"We are not short of iron now, and it is not difficult to implement Yi Ge's idea," Xiao Han said optimistically, "I have found relevant books in the palace library. Give me a month to hand-craft the first
A generation of steel-armored chariot!"
Everyone applauded excitedly. In the era of cold weapons, steel fortresses appeared. Even the most powerful catapult projectiles may not be able to damage them. This is really amazing!
"Aside from being afraid of floods and seas of fire, such steel armored chariots can be said to be indestructible. We have built hundreds of them, which can be used to attack, retreat or defend. It is equivalent to a moving castle." Xiaolong said happily.
"Speaking of water, in the future we will build iron-clad ships to cross rivers, seas and oceans without any obstruction." Zhang Yi said enthusiastically.
"Wow, Brother Yi, how many good ideas do you have in your head?" Xiaoliu asked in surprise, "Why haven't we thought of it?"
This is a good question. Zhang Yi explained that because of the severe decline in human IQ caused by the great catastrophe, the first generation of people were in a state of madness and relied on instinct to survive. The second generation gradually regained their sense and developed an agricultural society. The third generation
People created the country and entered the cold weapon age, which was dominated by iron tools.
Books in the past were burned as firewood, and few people could understand the few books that remained. Even if some people could understand them, they were limited by various conditions, such as lack of iron or lack of factories.
It would be impossible to build a steel-armored chariot.
"We must take the lead in entering a new stage of development, called the industrial age. We must also create power machines, such as steam engines that use coal and charcoal as fuel, and can be installed on vehicles and ships to reach every corner of the world!"
Zhang Yi said.
Everyone was stunned. Zhang Yi was like a guiding light, dispelling the dark fog in people's minds and allowing them to see a future full of infinite possibilities.
"So, Brother Yi, should we make gunpowder or not?" Xiaolong suddenly asked.
Zhang Yi hesitated for a moment. With gunpowder, muskets and bombs can be made. He knows the principle and will be able to make them sooner or later. But that means the war will escalate and mankind will go back to the old path.
"We can develop gunpowder, but it will not be used on the battlefield for the time being." Zhang Yi emphasized, "The steel armored chariots, steel armored ships, steam engines and gunpowder we mentioned today are all top secret projects, and no one is allowed to reveal a word to the outside world.