Mandras said: "Ming Sakyamuni, this is the military counselor Wang Can. The victory of Maiti City this time is all due to the king's military counselor's plan. This time the king's military counselor wants to forge some weapons and needs your help."
Upon hearing this, Ming Sakyamuni bowed and said, "I pay my respects to the military advisor."
Wang Can said: "Old sir, there is no need to be polite."
Mandras glanced at the dirty craftsman's workshop, smelled the smell inside, and frowned. In fact, in this craftsman's workshop, blacksmithing, tempering, smelting, and all kinds of things were going on.
As for making people uncomfortable.
Mandras said: "Ming Sakyamuni, this place will be handed over to the military advisor. You all must obey the king's military advisor's instructions. I have other matters in hand, so I left first."
"Go slowly and don't send me away!"
Ming Sakyamuni replied lukewarmly.
Ming Sakyamuni has long been used to Mandras's attitude.
After all, he is a literati and an official who is used to being in the government office. It is impossible for old men like them to stay in the craftsman's workshop all day long. They are all accustomed to everything in the craftsman's workshop.
After Mandras left, Ming Sakyamuni said: "What kind of weapons does the military advisor want to forge?"
Wang Can said: "In addition to the iron caltrops used last time, we also need to forge the horse sword. I will tell the old man about the forging of this weapon. In addition to the sword, there are also stirrups, saddles and horseshoes that need to be forged.
, all are handed over to the craftsmen’s workshops.”
Ming Sakyamuni frowned and said, "Why are these objects so unheard of?"
Wang Can said: "These weapons that need to be forged are not available in Maiti City, but they are very common in the distant Shu Kingdom. Just like the iron caltrops before, it is the same reason."
Ming Sakyamuni was a man who had made caltrops, and he knew the usefulness of caltrops.
Therefore, Wang Can was not suspected.
Ming Sakyamuni said: "In that case, I would like to ask the military advisor for advice."
Wang Can nodded and said: "Don't worry, before forging these weapons, we need to make some rectifications in the craftsman's workshop. Today's craftsman's workshop, the water discharged after tempering the weapons, has such a strong smell that it makes the craftsman's workshop smell bad.
.Not only that, everywhere in the craftsman’s workshop can be tempered, smelted, and forged everywhere. It’s all a mess, and this must be planned in a unified manner.”
Ming Sakyamuni frowned.
He respects Wang Can because the weapons Wang Can wants to forge are indeed quite useful. Furthermore, Wang Can previously commanded the army to defeat the Rhodes City army and captured the general Gandila of Rhodes City. Ming Sakyamuni expressed his gratitude to Wang Can
Because of his contribution, there was no dispute with Wang Can.
Now, Wang Can actually wants to change the layout of the craftsman's workshop.
The craftsman's workshop is his territory.
Here, it is Ming Sakyamuni who has the final say.
Even if the city lord Nibru comes to the craftsman's workshop, he still has to listen to the arrangements of Ming Sakyamuni because Nibru doesn't understand. After all, Nibru doesn't understand. Since he doesn't understand, he can't interfere at will.
Ming Sakyamuni said: "Strategist, you are good at planning and can command the army to fight. This is what you are good at. However, you may not be proficient in forging, so I ask the strategist not to interfere with everything in the craftsman's workshop."
Wang Can smiled and said: "Old sir, you made a mistake. Just because I understand, I can carry out drastic reforms and change everything in the craftsman's workshop."
Ming Sakyamuni had a dark face and was a little unhappy.
Wang Can continued: "Besides, the city lord has already said that everything in the craftsman's workshop will be subject to the arrangements of my military advisor. Everything is up to me. Since the city lord has given the order, you have to do it according to my wishes. You have different opinions.
You can keep your opinions. But you have to wait until problems arise after the implementation of my arrangements and there are any inappropriatenesses before you object. As for now, the old gentleman only needs to implement it."
"you……"
Ming Sakyamuni was so angry that his body was shaking a little.
He didn't expect Wang Can to be so strong.
This is simply too arrogant.
"Master, what the military advisor said makes sense. We will do what the military advisor said now. If there is a problem, or if the changes are inconvenient or inappropriate, you can raise objections."
Among the craftsmen, there was a disciple of Ming Sakyamuni who quickly winked and asked Ming Sakyamuni to obey Wang Can's order. After all, a good man will not suffer the consequences of his immediate loss. Wang Can was the person arranged by Nibulu, so there was no need to go against Wang Can.
"Master, listen to the military advisor."
"Master, first follow the military advisor's arrangements."
…
Each disciple was worried about Ming Sakyamuni and hurriedly offered suggestions. They were all created by Ming Sakyamuni. They respected Ming Sakyamuni from the bottom of their hearts and did not want Ming Sakyamuni to suffer.
Of course, they also respect Wang Can.
The reason is very simple, because Wang Can solved the dilemma of Maiti City and captured Gandila alive.
Furthermore, what Wang Can said makes sense.
If Wang Can's arrangement is inappropriate, cannot be implemented, and is not conducive to the craftsman's workshop, then it will be difficult for Wang Can to raise objections. But now that Wang Can has just made the arrangement, Ming Sakyamuni objects, which is indeed inappropriate.
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Seeing this, Ming Sakyamuni could only say: "Okay, just follow the arrangements of the military advisor. Military advisor, please take command. I will ask the disciples to assist and make corrections immediately."
"good!"
Wang Can nodded in agreement.
He looked at each craftsman and felt quite satisfied. Ming Sakyamuni's disciple persuaded Wang Can that he was not dissatisfied, but rather satisfied, because from this, it could be seen that Ming Sakyamuni was sincerely supported and was a prestigious person.
people.
Wang Can immediately said: "Come on, the first thing to do now is to lay a layer of stone slabs on the drainage ditch, and then compact it with soil to prevent the water odor from continuing."
"yes!"
The craftsmen received the order and followed Wang Can's instructions.
As the drainage ditches were blocked one by one, Wang Can reorganized the layout of the workshop. The forging was in one area, the smelting was in another area, and the quenching was in another area, as well as finished products, semi-finished products, and raw materials.
It is an area where the entire craftsman's workshop becomes completely orderly and will not be messy.
Not only that, all garbage, iron filings, etc. are collected in a unified manner and cannot be left randomly. Drainage has also become regular, and the drainage system is blocked, so that the smell will not be extremely strong.
Wang Can also improved the ventilation area to make the craftsman's workshop ventilated.
Lighting, ventilation, layout, all reset.
Everything immediately became very different.
After doing all this, it was already evening, and it was already getting late.
Wang Can looked at Ming Sakyamuni and said, "Old sir, do you see any difference between the current layout and the previous layout?"
Ming Sakyamuni was not a stubborn person. He had a look of admiration on his face and said solemnly: "I have misunderstood the military advisor. Compared with the military advisor, I am really a frog in the well. After a few clicks with the military advisor, my craftsman's workshop has taken on a new look. It's really amazing."
Turn decay into magic. The wisdom of a military advisor cannot be fathomed by an old man."
Wang Can smiled and said: "Old sir, are you willing to obey my instructions now?"
Ming Sakyamuni smiled, a little embarrassed, and said: "As long as it is arranged by the military counselor, no matter whether it is on a mountain of swords or a sea of fire, I will never frown."
Wang Can said: "I will not let you go to the mountain of knives, nor will I let you go to the sea of fire. In the next time, I will improve the craftsman's workshop little by little, and then make new weapons. But before forging the weapons, we must first improve the firepower."
"How to improve firepower?"
When Ming Sakyamuni heard this, he came and went immediately.
Improving firepower is what he wants to do. As an old craftsman, Ming Sakyamuni knows that when forging weapons, the stronger the firepower, the better it can melt hard iron ore. If the firepower is not enough and you want to forge sharp weapons,
It would be very difficult.
Wang Can took out the parchment from his sleeve and said: "This is a bellows, used to blow air, which can increase the firepower of coal mine burning. The old gentleman arranged for craftsmen to try making it. I will come back to take a look at noon tomorrow."
"no problem!"
Ming Sakyamuni took over the structural diagram of the bellows.
On the parchment, the manufacturing of the bellows and the specific steps of making the bellows were explained in detail. Each step was clear and clear. Wang Can did not need to explain it. Ming Sakyamuni could understand it at a glance. After reading it, Ming Sakyamuni knew how to make it.
Yes, but whether it can increase the firepower, Ming Sakyamuni still has no confidence.
However, you never know until you try it.
Ming Sakyamuni continued: "Don't worry, military advisor, the bellows will be made early tomorrow morning."
Wang Can said: "I'll come back tomorrow."
Ming Sakyamuni said: "I send the military advisor."
Wang Can waved his hand and left alone. After Wang Can left, all the craftsmen gathered around and stood next to Ming Sakyamuni, with admiration on their faces. They did not expect that Wang Can, as a military advisor, was a
It is really impressive that a scholar has such attainments in blacksmithing and can understand the layout of a craftsman's workshop.
It must be said that Wang Can has impressed the craftsmen in the workshop.
Wang Can returned home and had just had dinner and rest when Nibru came to visit him. He had heard everything about the craftsman's workshop and knew that Wang Can had impressed the craftsmen in the workshop.
Nibru said: "The military advisor is reforming the craftsman's workshop and wants to make new weapons. How long does it take to make them?"
Wang Can said: "Wait a few more days!"
"good!"
Nibru nodded in reply.
Wang Can said: "Is there anything else the city lord has to do when he comes?"
Wang Can was a little unclear about Nibulu's purpose. Logically speaking, nothing about the craftsman's workshop could be hidden from Nibulu. He knew everything and shouldn't come to visit in person, especially since it was already dark.
Nibru took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Military advisor, you know everything from astronomy to geography, military strategy, statecraft, and even forging skills."
"You have such ability, it would be a pity if you don't use it. It would be wrong for you to serve as a military advisor. Although I don't know how brilliant you were in the Eastern Shu Kingdom."
"Since the military advisor has arrived in the city of Maiti and has also stayed in the city, there are naturally reasons and reasons for being a military advisor. Military advisor, are you willing to stay in the city of Maiti and serve as the city lord of the city?"
Nibulu stared at Wang Can with burning eyes.
Wang Can's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He didn't expect Nibru to be so direct and ask directly. However, Wang Can was not sure of Nibul's intentions in his heart.
Is this a temptation?
Or perhaps, this is what Nibru means sincerely. (To be continued)
