Zhang Beichen and Zhao Yun traveled together. This was not considered a trip at all, but a trip.
The carriage moved forward and was about to reach Xindu. There were several big mountains ahead.
Zhao Yun opened the curtain, pointed to the mountain peak and said, "Do you remember? During the previous simulation, we were hiding in this mountain!"
"Remember, I still remember that there is a waterfall and a pond in the mountain." Zhang Beichen said.
"That's just right. I want to take a bath and stay for half a day." Zhao Yun said.
Zhang Beichen has no objection. Zhao Yun is now in the ninth realm, and he has also reached the seventh realm. Climbing the mountain is a piece of cake.
The car stopped at the foot of the mountain, and the two quickly arrived at the mountain.
Zhang Beichen remembered that during the simulation, there were many monsters and beasts in the mountains. Perhaps Zhao Yun released her Nine Realm aura, and all the monsters and beasts hid, and they were not seen all the way.
Soon, they came to the place in their memory, and sure enough, there was a waterfall and a pool.
"If I want to take a bath, you can watch me outside."
This was a familiar remark, so Zhang Beichen didn't say much and just waited outside while the two of them were still chatting at the same time.
"If it wasn't a simulated time and space at that time, I would definitely not have agreed to your ridiculous idea!" Zhao Yun recalled that it was incredible that she, the majestic King of Zhao, would flee into the wilderness with Zhang Beichen.
"Then what would the king choose if it happened again?" Zhang Beichen asked.
Zhao Yun thought for a moment and said: "I should make the same choice. After all, Gu is not someone who is willing to admit defeat easily."
"Isn't that right? It's fun to have more life experience!" Zhang Beichen said in a relaxed tone.
Zhao Yun suddenly felt sad: "That was a simulation after all. In the real world, I am the King of Zhao and you are the Prime Minister of Qin. Qin and Zhao may also meet each other at war in the future. How will we get along with each other at that time?"
Zhang Beichen thought to himself that if every queen was like Wei Yao, then this matter would be much easier to solve.
However, each queen has a different personality, which is also their charm. As for what will happen in the future, we can only take it one step at a time.
He said: "No one can predict the future. It's like simulating time and space. Every simulation will have a different ending. We can't predict the ending, we just need to live well now!"
"Life lasts only a hundred years. If you think too much about everything and don't realize it until you are old, you will have countless regrets. Just live in the present!"
"Live in the moment?" Zhao Yun savored Zhang Beichen's words carefully.
These days, she has been thinking about what kind of relationship she should have with Zhang Beichen and the queens of other countries.
In the past, the seven countries were hostile to each other, and even if they formed an alliance, it was only for profit.
But after many simulations, the hatred between the queens is no longer so great. They can even become a family in the simulation.
Even if you return to reality, it is difficult to completely give up these memories and emotions.
This incident made her very conflicted. If it were in the past, the most beneficial thing for Zhao Guo would be to force Zhang Beichen to stay or kill him directly.
Even if she was cruel enough to kill her father, she would not be able to do such a thing.
Now Zhang Beichen's words awakened her, "Yes, in the future, will the seven countries coexist, or one country will unify the world, or the demons will resurrect, the human race will perish, etc. These are things in the future after all, no one can predict."
"Instead of worrying about the future, it is better to live the present and do what you want to do to avoid regrets."
Zhao Yun has experienced the feeling of aging and regret too many times. Before each simulation goes offline, she wonders if the outcome would have been different if she had made a different choice.
Those regrets are all vivid in my mind.
"When you live, you must leave no regrets!" Zhao Yun's eyes gradually became firm.
Zhang Beichen didn't hear what she said and asked in confusion: "Your Majesty?"
"Zhang Beichen, come here!" Zhao Yun suddenly shouted.
"Ah?" Zhang Beichen walked over. In the pool, Zhao Yun stood on the water, half of her body exposed... This scene was exactly the same as in the simulation at that time.
Zhang Beichen's eyes were wide open. This beautiful face, top-notch figure, and that proud royal sister style made people want to stop.
"Help me take a bath!" Zhao Yun's face was slightly red, and she said this while holding back her shame.
"my pleasure!"
…
The waterfall is still flowing, and the water splashes on the surface of the pool, playing beautiful notes that echo in the mountains and fields.
When Zhang Beichen and Zhao Yun returned to the carriage, Zhao Yun was already weak and sat lazily on Zhang Beichen.
"Gu Zhen is taking advantage of you!" Zhao Yun also didn't expect that she would be so impulsive during the day.
Zhang Beichen hugged her slender waist, "But weren't you very happy just now?"
Zhao Yun's face turned red and she said: "During the simulation, these memories are all skipped..."
The two of them were talking without shame, and Zhao Yun suddenly asked: "How does Gu compare with Auntie?"
Hearing this question, Zhang Beichen's heart tightened.
When a woman asks another woman, no matter who she favors at this time, she will be in trouble.
He then said: "The King of Qin is the King of Qin, and the King of Zhao is the King of Zhao. They are both magnificent queens."
"Want to fool around?" Zhao Yun knew what he was thinking and didn't pursue it. She said, "Speaking of which, if my aunt knew that her prime minister was by Gu's side at the moment, I don't know what her expression would be."
Zhao Yun's expression was a little excited when she thought about it.
Zhang Beichen thought to himself, if it had been two years ago, Ying Yiren wouldn't have brought troops to kill him immediately?
He clearly remembered that at the beginning of the simulation, the Ying Yi people would fight with their country at every turn, just like the people of the old Qin, no matter whether they won or lost, they just wanted to fight for reputation.
Although my temper has calmed down a bit now, I am still very strong at heart and will not allow my people and things to be taken away by others!
…
Zhang Beichen and Zhao Yun continued to move forward and soon reached the border of South Korea.
Zhao Yun was cool and said to Zhang Beichen: "Zhang Qing, see you tomorrow."
After saying that, she just waved her whip and left.
Zhang Beichen thought that he would go on vacation in South Korea next, but who knew that it was Qin's motorcade that came to pick him up.
The captain said: "Your Majesty is worried about the bumpy journey of the Prime Minister, so he specially sent us to pick him up. Please get in the car."
Zhang Beichen had no choice but to get on the bus and was taken directly back to Qin by the convoy. In order to avoid Wei Yao, the convoy even took a long way.
…
"Damn it, how did this Ying Yi know that this king wanted to stop Zhang Beichen?" Wei Yao was very angry when she heard that Prime Minister Qin was taken away by the Qin people when he returned home.
In order to block Zhang Beichen's motorcade, she specially asked the border guards to guard her. She traveled thousands of miles from the palace to the border city, but she didn't meet anyone at all!
"Zhang Beichen has been away in the Zhao Kingdom for so long, that woman Zhao Yun must be plotting something against him!" Wei Yao held her pink fist, "If this continues, my Lord Beichen will be snatched away by them!"
"No, no, I must find an opportunity next time to complete my king's plan!"
…
Zhang Beichen returned to Qin and continued his days as Qin's prime minister.
Qin's reform has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and now it begins to train its army to prepare for emergencies.
Half a year has passed.
Zhang Beichen goes to court when he has something to do, and goes out to train when he has nothing to do. When he is free, he either goes on a date with Ying Yiren, or chats with other queens on the simulator.
Finally, it’s time for the simulator to cool down and refresh.
[The simulator can be opened again]
[The simulator is turned on].
Everyone put down what they were doing and quickly entered the simulated time and space.
…
[You have obtained the latest identity—a famous prime minister, Zhang Beichen.]
Zhang Beichen checked his information. At this time, he was in South Korea and was the Prime Minister of South Korea. His basic attributes were also good, with three golden stars, and he had high reputation and command at the beginning.
"Zhang Qing, we are together this time!" Han Mengshu happily said to Zhang Beichen, "You must fulfill your promise and help me become emperor!"
"I will do my best!" Zhang Beichen said.
Zhang Beichen began to check the current information of South Korea.
During the previous simulation, although Korea had powerful crossbows, it was poor in other aspects, and its reforms also went awry.
After his previous mission to South Korea in real time and space, and the changes made by King Han, the Korean court is now very stable. Shen Buhuang, Bao Ying and others are all peaceful and perform their duties.
Agriculture can be self-sufficient, handicrafts have also developed, and iron smelting technology is very developed, even more advanced than the Qin state at this time.
"South Korea wants to unify the world. I'm afraid the method I used before will no longer work." Zhang Beichen used the strategy of changing the country to Bashu before. Now this method has been known to the queens of several countries, blocking the way for South Korea to change the country.
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"The surrounding countries are not easy to fight." Zhang Beichen thought. The situation at this time was different from before. In the past, South Korea was able to capture part of the territory and expand its strategic depth. Now that all countries have become stronger, I am afraid it will be difficult.
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"Without strategic depth, surrounded by wolves, small territory, and a small population...with normal development, South Korea will still be destroyed."
Zhang Beichen recalled the experiences learned in many simulations.
Generally speaking, if a country wants to become strong quickly, there are only two ways.
One path is metaphysics, such as a powerful god granting power, which often requires paying a price.
The other way is naturally to improve the level of science and technology and rely on technological leadership to make up for the gap in strength.
"I have also made iron weapons, and have practiced light cavalry and heavy infantry... There are not many choices left for me!"
If it is Wei or Chu, which are already powerful, they only need to increase their development speed to be able to unify the world.
But now it's Korea.
Zhang Beichen is determined to upgrade military technology again.
…
He found Han Mengshu and asked, "Your Majesty, are there any alchemists in the palace who can make alchemy?"
"Alchemists who make alchemy?" Han Mengshu asked doubtfully, "Of course there are none. I no longer believe in the alchemists' theory."
Because her practice of practicing immortality in previous simulations was fruitless, she simply didn't care about it.
"Do you plan to practice Taoism?"
"No, I need their alchemy materials." Zhang Beichen said, "I will be of great use."
"Then I ordered to find him for you!" Han Mengshu immediately issued an order to find an alchemist who can make alchemy.
[Hearing that the King of Han issued an order to find alchemists who could make alchemy, many alchemists came here in admiration, hoping to be appreciated by the King of Han.]
There are many alchemists practicing in this world, some practicing in seclusion and some practicing in the world.
These alchemists who made alchemy needed a lot of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, so they all practiced in the world and were attached to the princes and nobles.
A few months later, dozens of alchemists gathered in the palace of King Han, waiting for the King of Han to receive him.
Han Mengshu and Zhang Beichen met them.
"I'm waiting to meet the King of Han and the Prime Minister!" The alchemists were waiting nervously. They had already made preparations before arriving to sell their miraculous elixir and method of immortality to the King of Han.
"All of you listen to the Prime Minister's orders. If you can be used by the Prime Minister, you will definitely be rewarded." Han Mengshu said.
"Yes!" Everyone looked at Zhang Beichen, waiting for his assessment.
Zhang Beichen asked: "Who is proficient in the art of fire and alchemy?"
"I!"
"I am also proficient in it!" Several alchemists stood up.
Zhang Beichen asked: "Are you familiar with saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal alchemy?"
Several people looked at each other in confusion, not knowing what Zhang Beichen meant. These were not natural treasures. They were just used as igniting materials and did not pay much attention to them.
Zhang Beichen asked the others to wait, and asked these people to follow him and Han Mengshu to the newly built alchemy room.
The materials have been prepared here and craftsmen are waiting.
"Do you know what will happen if you mix saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal?" Zhang Beichen asked several people.
"It will catch fire!" said an alchemist. "I have used this method to make fire to make elixirs before, but the elixir furnace exploded once and I have never used it again."
Zhang Beichen smiled and said: "So you have discovered gunpowder, but it's a pity that you didn't realize its effect."
"Gunpowder?" Not only the method, Han Mengshu also wondered: "Zhang Qing, what kind of medicine is gunpowder? Is it used for treatment or something?"
"It is not used for treatment, on the contrary, it is a murder weapon!" Zhang Beichen said.
"A murder weapon?" Several alchemists said quickly, "We can only make elixirs, but not kill people!"
"You don't need to kill people." Zhang Beichen asked craftsmen to grind saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal into powder and mix them in a certain proportion.
He spread the powder on the ground and said, "Please stay away!"
After everyone left, Zhang Beichen picked up a long lit stick and lit it from a distance. Suddenly, there was a flash of fire, accompanied by a thick smell of gunpowder smoke, and the fire quickly disappeared.
"Is this gunpowder?" Han Mengshu asked, "What is it used for? Is it used for fire attacks?"
"What your Majesty mentioned is just one of its uses!" Zhang Beichen said with a smile, "Gunpowder can be ignited quickly and can indeed be used to make weapons for fire attacks. But it is most suitable for making muskets and fire bombs!"
"Firegun?" A flaming spear came to Han Mengshu's mind. She felt that such a thing looked fancy, but its actual use was hard to say.
As for fire bombs, Han Mengshu thought they were burning objects thrown at the enemy.
"Next, I will demonstrate the fire bomb for you. There will be sound and fire. Please be mentally prepared," Zhang Beichen reminded.
"Zhang Qing just demonstrates!" Han Mengshu said.
Zhang Beichen asked people to wrap the gunpowder in linen, apply grease on it, and apply it several times repeatedly to leave a flammable fuse. In this way, a basic fire bomb was ready.