"Although South Korea is weak, it is not without its merits." Zhang Beichen found one of the reasons why South Korea can become the Seven Heroes, and that is South Korea's forging technology.
Korea has strong bows, powerful crossbows, and sharp swords. If you defend a city, the enemy will have to use several times the strength to defeat it.
"The advantage of weapons can indeed make up for a certain gap in combat effectiveness." Zhang Beichen feels that this point can be carried forward.
[You visited various craftsmen’s workshops, and finally, under your guidance, the craftsmen built the first iron-smelting shaft furnace and created the first piece of steel! 】
During this period, iron smelting technology appeared not long ago, and it was an era when ironware began to completely replace bronze wares. However, due to backward technology, most ironware was pig iron with high impurity content, and a few workshops could forge wrought iron.
The shaft furnace and steel-making technology invented by Zhang Beichen directly forged steel products, which was a big step forward in the field of weapons.
[Weapons forged with Hundred-Refined Steel are sharp and armors are tough, which greatly enhances South Korea's military strength. By buying and selling Hundred-Refined Steel, South Korea has also earned a lot of wealth. 】
[With the use of iron farm tools, South Korea’s agriculture has also developed rapidly, and its national strength has rapidly increased!]
The Mohist practice speed increases by 10%, and the forging proficiency increases by 10%.
On the screen, Zhang Beichen was bare-armed, holding a heavy hammer, sweating profusely, and pounding the iron embryo.
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"Hey, this Zhang Beichen is indeed quite capable!" Han Mengshu was slightly surprised when he saw the increase in money and food in the treasury.
Zhang Beichen actually knew the Mohist art and forged Baishou Steel!
With money and food, South Korea can develop faster.
However, Han Mengshu did not initiate plans to attack other countries at this time, because South Korea has a special geographical location, and no matter who it attacks, it will arouse the vigilance of other countries, so it is better to continue its insignificant development.
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One year passed quickly in the simulated time and space. After the reform and Zhang Beichen's support for industry and commerce, South Korea's national strength has increased.
At this time, Zhang Beichen began to have conflicts with Zuo Xiang Shen Buhu.
Zhang Beichen also supported Shen Buhu's reform. However, Shen Buhu's philosophy was different from Zhang Beichen's. He emphasized governing the country by skills, that is, using power to govern the country, and the struggle for power is based on the rule of law.
Zhang Beichen believes that the law does not distinguish between high and low, and must treat everyone equally.
In most cases, Zhang Beichen avoided conflicts with Shen Buhuang. South Korea is such a big place, and if there is no internal unity, it will definitely be destroyed first.
But things went against expectations and conflicts broke out.
[Zuo Xiang Shen Bu Forgot saw that the iron smelting workshop was very profitable, so he approached you privately and wanted to arrange for his relatives to manage the handicraft workshop and run the iron business. You refused sternly, which made Shen Bu Forget very dissatisfied and complained to the King of Han.
, slandering you for smuggling iron and enriching your own pockets.]
[In the palace hall, you and Shen Buhuang had a heated argument. You accused Shen Buhu of nepotism and differential enforcement of the law.]
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Han Mengshu looked at the two people arguing in the hall and thought about how to deal with it.
"Zhang Beichen has indeed made some achievements, but he is arrogant and needs to be beaten to win people's hearts."
"Shen Buhuo is indeed talented, but it's been a long time since the prime minister didn't know his own surname. He needs to be taught a lesson."
Han Mengshu made a decision. She looked embarrassed and said to the two of them: "Both of you are my beloved, why is it like this? It's my fault. I didn't manage the country well. If you need to be punished, you should be punished."
Punish the poor!"
Shen Buhuo quickly said: "Your Majesty said something harsh, this is all my fault!"
Zhang Beichen did not admit his mistake because he felt that he was not wrong.
Han Mengshu frowned slightly, but still put on a troubled expression and said, "I don't want to punish you, but I cannot take the lead in breaking the state's laws."
"Zhang Aiqing, I'm sorry to offend you. You should rest for a few days. I will order someone to investigate this matter. If not, I will definitely clear your name!"
"Prime Minister, you are also at fault. I will fine you one year's salary. I hope you will learn from this."
She hit fifty boards each and sent them both off.
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[You are idle at home and feel depressed, but you don’t want your servants to tell you that the King of Han paid a private visit to your house incognito.] When Zhang Beichen was wondering why the King of Han dismissed him, the King of Han came again.
[The King of Han said to you: "My dear, it was not my intention to punish you at the court meeting. It was just to show off to the ministers and show off. I know that you have great talent. Don't worry, if you rest for two months, I will definitely do it."
I entrust you with a heavy responsibility!"]
King Han has said this, what else can Zhang Beichen say, he can only hang up at home.
Han Mengshu came out of Zhang Beichen's house and summoned Shen Buwang in the palace.
"My dear, I have fined you a salary today. Do you have any complaints in your heart?" Han Mengshu asked.
"The punishment is yours, and I will never complain!" Shen Buhuo said quickly.
"I know that you must be feeling uncomfortable." Han Mengshu sighed and said, "I have no choice but to do so. You have offended too many people because of the reform, and they all wrote to me, saying that you are nepotistic and enriching your own pockets, and requested that you be removed.
I have an official position and will investigate you."
Shen Buwang was covered in cold sweat. It turned out that the King of Han knew all these things.
He quickly confessed and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, I am guilty! I was lax in driving my subordinates and made a mistake. Please punish me!"
Han Mengshu smiled slightly and said: "My dear, don't panic. I know that if you preside over the reform, you will inevitably encounter some troubles, so there is nothing wrong with using some flexible methods."
"I have suppressed those comments that criticized you. Shen Buhuo, I believe in you, and I hope you can do things well for me."
"Yes, Your Majesty! I will do my best to handle Your Majesty's errands!" Shen Buwang quickly expressed his stance.
"Very good." Han Mengshu nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "You don't have to worry about the salary issue. I have already ordered someone to send a hundred taels of gold and a hundred bolts of silk to your house."
Shen Buwu was deeply moved and said: "Your Majesty is so kind to you, I am so grateful that I am overwhelmed with gratitude!"
Han Mengshu saw that Shen Buwang's loyalty had increased by dozens of points, and the corners of his mouth could not help but turn up slightly. It seemed that he was using his royal power well.
No matter how talented or ambitious these ministers are, she only needs small means to control them. This feeling makes her feel happy. This is the joy of being a monarch, controlling people's hearts and controlling the fate of ministers.
!
She had only been proud for two seconds when she suddenly frowned again. Because she discovered that after her beating, Shen Buhuang was honest, but Zhang Beichen's loyalty not only did not increase, but dropped by five points.
"Why? I remember that when Zhang Beichen was loyal to the King of Qin and the King of Wei, he was very loyal?" Han Mengshu was dissatisfied. "Is it because I am not as powerful as them, or because I am not as beautiful as them? Is it because he dislikes South Korea for being too weak?"
"In other words, my methods this time are not clever enough? Should Shen Buhuang suppress Zhang Beichen more harshly, and I should take action to 'save' him again?"
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When Zhang Beichen was free, he had more time to check information about South Korea. When he read the diplomatic information, he was sure of one thing.
That is, this Han Mengshu is a scheming queen! She looks harmless on the surface, but in fact she is always making small calculations!
The message records all read:
[In the first month, the King of Han revised the state document, presented gifts, and formed an alliance with Wei.]
[In February, the State of Zhao tried to attack the State of Wei, secretly promising benefits to the King of Han, and the King of Han readily agreed. When the State of Zhao attacked the State of Wei, the Korean army deliberately delayed its march to avoid participating in the war.]
[In March, Zhao was defeated. King Wei denounced King Han. King Han apologized to King Wei and claimed that he was forced by King Zhao. He attacked the Zhao army and stole a large number of men, horses and weapons. 】
[In June, the Chu State wanted to unite with South Korea to attack the Zhao State. The King of Han happily went to the appointment, but after asking for benefits, he secretly sent a message to the Zhao State, asking for a lot of benefits again. The Chu army could not attack for a long time, so they had to retreat. 】
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The external record is this kind of news. The King of Han has been swinging back and forth. Today he will form an alliance with you, and tomorrow he will help others beat you. If someone finds out, he will claim that he is a small country and is coerced by a big country. He does not dare to resist and pretends to be aggrieved.
Baba's look.
"No wonder this woman first dismissed me today, and then came to complain that she was in trouble and win people's hearts! She's so scheming!" Zhang Beichen secretly complained.
As for Han Mengshu's operation, if others don't know about it, they may be moved to pieces. If someone finds out, the outcome will either be a falling out, or everyone will act out each other's feelings and pretend to be fake.
Zhang Beichen not only understands this kind of scheming when used in diplomacy, but also strongly supports it. South Korea is surrounded by so many powerful countries. If it completely falls to one side or refuses to deal with its neighbors, it will definitely be destroyed soon. It is better to act and play both sides.
, obtain benefits for the country and balance the situation.
But if this kind of scheming is used against others, or against his own ministers, Zhang Beichen will be unhappy. I am here to assist you and give you the opportunity to unify the world and become emperor. What kind of monarchical power are you playing in front of me? Everyone
Isn’t it good to treat each other sincerely?
And now that all countries are developing rapidly, it is not the time for intrigues.
"If this woman still plays like this, I will betray her and teach her a lesson!" Zhang Beichen thought to himself.
But he can't do this now, because when the loyalty is above 50, the ministers cannot rebel. Zhang Beichen's initial loyalty was 80 points, and now he has 75 points left.