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Chapter 211 Three Thousand Crossbowmen

 Whether it is an elementary school or a women's college, Wang Ding's goal is to enlighten these students.

Let them see the world clearly with their own eyes.

Whether it's the Thousand-Character Classic or arithmetic or natural science, the teachers who teach students are even more shocked when they see the textbooks.

On the contrary, it is easier for these students to accept it, because they are a blank sheet of paper. Now they follow the textbooks and naturally recognize the knowledge in the books.

The masters, on the other hand, took a lot of effort to fully accept the content of the textbook.

After accepting it, the masters would also do some small experiments on daily basis, which was very interesting.

Flames burning in water, electricity generated by friction, the magical power of chopsticks, gravity experiments, etc.

Not only the masters enjoyed it, but the students were also very interested. What they loved most every day was doing these experiments.

Why can birds fly and why can fish breathe in water?

The texture of each leaf is different, just like the palm prints of each person's palm, which are also different.

The three textbooks given by Wang Ding are currently only in the hands of Cui Jun and the masters of the college.

The students in the college only listen to lectures during class, and they don’t have textbooks in their hands.

Wang Ding did not restrict them from preaching, but the masters seemed to have a sense that the Dharma should not be passed on lightly.

They only studied it themselves and taught it to students in the college, but they did not discuss it with people outside the college.

Even Cui Jun regards three textbooks as holy scriptures. He participated in the compilation of the Thousand-Character Text, but Cui Jun also studies the other two textbooks on arithmetic and nature by himself every day.

Especially in arithmetic, as the commander of Chang'an, although he does not need to calculate many numbers, he still needs to review them.

In the past, it was difficult for Cui Jun to see if there were any mistakes or corruption in the calculation of money and food by the people below. But now, after his own arithmetic skills have improved, it is easy to see the mistakes.

Diao Chan and Cai Wenji quickly adapted to their new identities and taught thirty-five female students with peace of mind in the women's college.

They are also about the same age as the elementary school students over there, they are all between seven and ten years old.

Even if the conditions are the same, there are still too few people willing to send their daughters to the academy.

Even now people all know that learning is useful.

But in their opinion, their daughter will get married after all, so it is better to do more things for the family while she is still at home.

They are just ordinary people, and their daughter is not a lady.

As long as a daughter looks fertile, she doesn't have to worry about no one wanting her.

Except for Wang Ding, who went to the Women's College on the first day of school, he never went there again.

But Diao Chan would lean on Wang Ding's chest every night and talk to Wang Ding about what happened in the college.

Apart from the nervousness and lack of confidence on the first day, Diao Chan quickly got used to her new identity and was willing to stay with these little girls.

Diao Chan's daily life has become very fulfilling. Several times when Wang Ding came back, Diao Chan was still under the lamp, grading homework for the group of female students.

At the beginning, there were still people gossiping, overtly and covertly making fun of the women's college, Diao Chan and Cai Yan.

Most of them are scholars and students from the Imperial College.

But soon, Cui Jun sent people to arrest these people and imprison them in prison.

No one dared to directly oppose it. Now that even the sarcastic people are imprisoned, no one dares to make irresponsible remarks.

There are many people sneaking outside the women's college, trying to sneak into the women's college, but fifty guards guard the women's college tightly.

Those who wanted to sneak into the women's college were all caught and imprisoned in cells.

All 15 days of detention will begin.

The prison cells in Chang'an City have been expanding in the past two years. There is no need to worry about not having enough.

There are large prisons in the east, west, north and south, each of which is enough to hold thousands of people, and there is also a sky prison.

The public security of Chang'an City is now definitely the best among the thousands of cities in the Han Dynasty.

It’s not possible to pick up things on the road now, but if you don’t close your door at night, there is no problem at all.

Not to mention that there are patrol teams patrolling everywhere in the city every night.

Even if there is a young person who breaks into a house at night and steals things, Cui Jun will soon catch him and bring him to justice.

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Wang Ding was in the military camp, and he received the latest news about the battle situation in Yanzhou.

Now, five of Yanzhou's eight counties have fallen into Lu Bu's hands, and only three are still in Cao Cao's hands.

This news did not surprise Wang Ding.

To his surprise, Yuan Shao actually sent troops to assist Cao Cao.

Yuan Shao has not captured Youzhou yet, but Qingzhou has been captured by Yuan Shao.

Now Gongsun Zan is huddled in Youzhou and has switched from offense to defense. Yuan Shao has spare power to support Cao Cao.

"My Lord, Yuan Shaoling General Zhu Ling led 10,000 elite troops to support Cao Cao. Do we need to support Lu Bu?" Sima Lang said.

Wang Ding didn't know whether Yuan Shao had originally supported Cao Cao or because of changes.

But in my impression, Zhu Ling seems to be a general under Cao Cao.

Wang Ding can’t remember clearly.

He asked: "What do the military advisors think?"

Wang Ding's memory is no longer important now.

Jia Xu said: "You can wait and sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight."

"Lu Bu is very angry now. Even if my lord supports him, he will not be grateful. Instead, he will doubt my lord and want to seize Yanzhou."

It is very difficult for a person like Lu Bu to want others to be grateful.

Yuan Shao now only supports Cao Cao with 10,000 elite soldiers. Perhaps in Lu Bu's eyes, these 10,000 elite soldiers are just like chickens and dogs.

Jia Xu said: "If Lu Bu doesn't ask for help, my lord doesn't have to take the initiative to send troops to help."

Wang Ding nodded and said: "Then follow what the military advisor said, stay still for the time being and wait and see what happens."

War means consumption, consumption of money, consumption of food and grass, and consumption of troops.

No matter who wins in the end, their strength is almost weakened compared to before the war.

No matter who is finally occupying Yanzhou, if Wang Ding really wants to attack them, it will be difficult for them to resist.

After Zhu Ling led an army of 10,000 to support Cao Cao, the war situation in Yanzhou temporarily reached a stalemate. Lu Bu occupied the five counties of Yanzhou. For a while, it was difficult to continue to advance.

"My lord, Chen Hu, the supervisor of various industries, would like to see you." Sima Lang said.

Wang Dingdao: "Let him come in."

Wang Ding has not been to Zhuye Prison for a while.

Chen Hu walked in, holding a crossbow in his hand. Lu Hao stepped forward and took the crossbow from his hand.

Chen Hu said: "The lower official pays homage to the general of chariots and cavalry."

Wang Dingdao: "This crossbow machine has been improved?"

Seeing Chen Hu coming in with a crossbow machine, Wang Ding made some guesses.

Chen Hu nodded: "Come back to the cavalry general, this crossbow machine is the latest developed by Zhu Yejian, and it's called the three-continue crossbow."

Wang Ding took the three-shot crossbow from Lu Hao, played with it for a while, and then pointed at a pillar in front of him and pulled the trigger repeatedly.

Whoosh!

Three crossbow arrows flew out from the crossbow machine one after another, and then there were three more muffled sounds.

Puff puff puff!

Three crossbow arrows, all nailed to the pillar.

Wang Ding said: "It's pretty good. Who developed this crossbow machine? He was rewarded with ten catties and his title was promoted to three levels."

Chen Hu said: "It was developed by a new craftsman who joined the industry. His name is Ma Dun, and he has been a craftsman for generations."

Wang Dingdao: "Send this person to the army."

Wang Ding did not want to leave this kind of talent to the Shaofu and leave it to Dong Cheng.

Forget ordinary craftsmen, Wang Ding attaches great importance to such people with research and development capabilities.

Chen Hu was reluctant to give up, and his supervisors also hoped to recruit more talents, but naturally he did not dare to disobey Wang Ding's order.

Chen Hu said: "Here."

Wang Dingdao: "What is your title now?"

Chen Hu said: "Xiaguan is now at the fourth level and will not be updated."

Wang Dingdao: "Your title can also be upgraded by one level."

Chen Hu said happily: "Thank you, General Chariot."

Wang Ding waved his hand and said: "Go and call Ma Dun. I want to meet him in person."

Chen Hu said: "Here."

An hour later, Chen Hu took Ma Dun to the military camp again.

Ma Dun was a little nervous. He was just an ordinary craftsman. He had never thought that one day he would be able to come into contact with such a big figure as General Chaoqiu.

Wang Ding looked at the other party. He was a bit tall and dark-skinned. As his name suggests, he looked very honest and honest. His hands were big and covered with calluses.

Wang Dingdao: "No need to be nervous. We just have different positions. In the future, are you willing to stay in the army and specialize in studying weapons and improving equipment?"

Ma Dun said: "I wish... I wish."

He didn't dare to look at Wang Ding and lowered his head slightly.

Chen Hu had already told him on the way here.

As long as he embraces Wang Ding's thigh, he will not only have food and drink to worry about in the future, but also have the opportunity to honor his ancestors.

The status of craftsmen is not high. Ma Dun can only support his family with his superb craftsmanship, and his life is better than that of farmers.

This time he was able to enter Zhuye Prison because his family took care of him.

Ma Dun himself didn't expect that, just by improving the crossbow machine, he would be valued by the cavalry general, and he would rise to the top in one step.

Standing in front of Wang Ding now, he was very nervous and excited.

As a craftsman, he has never heard of any general who would go out of his way to meet a craftsman.

Even Dong Cheng and Ma Dun, the uncles of the state, who were directly in charge of Zhuye Supervisors, had been in Zhuye Supervisors for a month and had not seen them once.

Not to mention that by following Wang Ding, he would not have to worry about food and drink in the future, and he would be able to honor his ancestors, but Wang Ding's attention has already moved Ma Dun very much.

Even without the previous reward, Ma Dun is still willing to follow Wang Ding.

As craftsmen, they are rarely recognized and belong to the squeezed side.

That is to say, recently, after hearing that the craftsmen in Zhuyejian were having a much better life, Ma Dun's family decided to find some connections and send Ma Dun to Zhuyejian.

Wang Dingdao: "As long as you are willing to stay, I will specialize in researching new equipment in the future. If you need anything, just ask."

Ma Dun whispered: "Here."

He was still very uneasy. He felt that the triple crossbow he made was just an accident. If he really had to continue to improve other equipment, Ma Dun didn't know if he could do it.

It's just that right now, his mind is very confused and he doesn't dare to say a word. Whatever Wang Ding said, he just nodded.

Wang Ding saw that Ma Dun was nervous, so he asked Sima Lang to take him down first and settle down in the military camp first.

Then he looked at Chen Hu and said: "These three-volume crossbows are sharp weapons in the army and must be strictly controlled. You will send a group of people from various industry supervisors to the army to be responsible for manufacturing three-repeated crossbows."
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Chen Hu said: "Here."

Wang Dingdao: "Zhu Yejian, please don't make three consecutive crossbows, and stop making two consecutive crossbows."

Chen Hu continued to nod: "Here."

There were already 5,000 copies of the second battery of crossbows in the army before. Wang Ding also established a crossbow unit of 3,000 people.

At the same time, his own five hundred bodyguards are also equipped with a pair of crossbows.

The triple crossbow is still not as good as the Zhuge repeating crossbow, but it is already very powerful.

The crossbow arrows are fired extremely fast, and the time required to load the crossbow arrows has not been increased.

When the three thousand crossbowmen are all equipped with the new triple crossbow, their combat effectiveness will at least double.

As for the eliminated two consecutive crossbows, they can be used as spares or assigned to other soldiers for use.

Wang Dingdao: "When we recruit a group of craftsmen, the salary will be doubled."

As for the group of craftsmen in Zhuye Prison, they are indeed excellent, and every piece of weapons and equipment made by them is of high quality.

But Wang Ding also discovered that these craftsmen have good skills, but the repeated forging of equipment for many years has solidified their thinking. There is really little hope for them to improve better weapons and equipment.
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On the contrary, there are some craftsmen outside who are more active in thinking.

Ma Dun just came to Zhuye Supervisor, and within a month, he had improved the effectiveness of the crossbow machine.

The masters are among the people.

If the salary is doubled, Wang Ding will not believe that no one will come.

Chen Hu said: "If they are recruited directly, they dare not not come, so why should they increase their treatment?"

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After saying that, Chen Hu looked at Wang Ding a little nervously.

Wang Dingdao: "Forcibly recruiting people will make them feel unhappy, so how can they work well?"

What he wants is not assembly line workers, but people who have a sense of autonomy and can use their brains.

For every technical improvement, Wang Ding must reward them generously, so that the craftsmen will be motivated.

For most people, gold and silver treasures are their biggest driving force.

Wang Ding will never exploit them.

If the craftsmen are turned into walking zombies who cannot think, it will be even more disadvantageous for him and not conducive to the development of the big man.

What he wants is more talents like Ma Dun and Yang Xiu.

Chen Hu didn't dare to say anything, so he quickly responded: "Here."

Wang Ding doesn’t care whether he really understands or pretends to understand.

"Go down."

Wang Ding waved his hand.

In Zhuyejian, Chen Hu did quite well. He was originally from Dong Cheng, but he obviously wanted to embrace Wang Ding's lap.

Dong Cheng should also know about this, but Dong Cheng doesn't want to offend Wang Ding. Even if he feels unhappy, he can only pretend that he doesn't know.

Dong Chengjin has let go of all the matters related to Zhu Yejian this morning.

Even if Chen Hu reported it to Dong Cheng, Dong Cheng would just deal with it.

He was afraid that if he asked more questions, Wang Ding would be dissatisfied.

Now these ministers all think they have seen Wang Ding clearly.

The craftsman's status was humble, and Dong Cheng didn't take it seriously at all. Wang Ding liked to interfere, so he would let it go.

In Chang'an City, both the people and the ministers seem to have returned to a peaceful era.

But in the city, there are many things that are quietly changing the entire city. Not only the facilities in the city, but also the thoughts and mentality of the people in the city are all quietly changing.


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