Chapter 359 Reform through labor!
I asked Zhong Hua to put the experts in the Wushui Institute of Technology to focus on the improvement of iron pineapples. Why is it called iron pineapples? That's because although the iron bamboo cannon made by Jichu was sound, the range of killing was not good. The broken shrapnel was only about three or five pieces, and the worst thing was to crack it, which made a lot of craftsmen of the Wushui Institute of Technology very troubled.
After many attempts to blow up, my master's mind was inspired. Hey, the American grenade used in World War II in the American blockbuster was not smooth at all, but the surface was gridded, which looked like the skin of a pineapple. In this way, the killing range and lethality of this new bamboo cannon were significantly high, and the average killing range was 1 zhang in radius, which was powerful enough.
This ladder combat was well reflected, especially the sound had a huge impact on horses, which had a more destructive effect when the destruction was used to carry out a certain impact on the enemy cavalry.
The reason why they were asked to focus on the production process and size of ammunition was mainly because the Tang Dynasty had a variety of throwing weapons. If this large iron pineapple was used, hehehe, there would probably be no obstacle in this world to prevent the elite and brave Tang army from advancing.
As for telescopes and compass, after experiencing the baptism of war, they received unanimous praise from users, believing that these things can improve the team's reconnaissance and advancement ability and reduce the losses caused by the team's overall reaction time.
In this battle, the role of the horseshoe quickly emerged. The horses that were originally disabled during the past were less than 25% of the original formation to less than half a century, and the loss rate of the war horses in the war also decreased. As Su Dingfang attacked the 10,000 elite cavalry of the Beitiele tribe through the desert, in the end, the number of war horses that still returned with the army reached more than 60%. Compared with the past, after each battle, the war horses would suffer losses of 50 or even more than 50%, which was relatively less than a considerable number, which made Uncle Li very excited. You should know that although the number of war horses in the Tang Dynasty was the largest since the founding of the Huafu nation, and at the highest level it reached 700,000, the war loss rate was also quite serious.
Originally, only some of the army's war horses were equipped with horseshoes, but now Uncle Li has given instructions. All horse farms and troops in the Tang Dynasty must wear this kind of iron thing that can protect horseshoes.
As for the saber, and the new long spear, it has also been praised by some observers. The saber has changed the majority of the cavalry troops in the Tang Dynasty less than half a year after I presented it to Uncle Li, and the long spear evolved from the impact method of Western cavalry also opened my eyes to Uncle Li and the others. Of course, the specific process still needs further research and experiments before making a conclusion.
"When I think that since the Ministry of Works independently drawn out, the effectiveness of the Wushu Research Institute has improved very quickly. The various equipment developed in it is like an arm helper for the increase in the military strength of our Tang Dynasty. These objects can not only be used in the army, but also an arm helper for the people's livelihood brigade of the Tang Dynasty." On the side, Uncle Li Jing picked up the compass of the bottle cap and fiddled with it in his hand. The compass is now thin, with one end of the metal primary color, while the other one painted red, with one end pointing to the north forever, and the other end of the metal primary color straight to the south. This makes it easier to distinguish the direction.
"Yes, I haven't arrived either. By the way, my son-in-law, I'm here to call you here one day. I want to talk to you about the post-war handling." Uncle Li put down the telescope in his hand. This new type of telescope has a double the magnitude of the original telescope. When used in the palace, you can clearly see whether the people or animals moving on the Qingyangguan Mountain, and even the facial features can be clearly distinguished.
"Oh, my father-in-law asked, "I answered in a deep voice. This was an informal meeting, so not many people came, but Uncle Li Ji, Su Dingfang and others who participated in the battle were also there.
Uncle Li cleared his throat and said, "Now, our army has captured more than 100,000 prisoners. Some ministers in the court think that letting them gather in the place is not a long-term solution, but if used in the army, then, well, at least my Tang Dynasty's military strength is already strong enough. So, I remembered the suggestions you made to me. Now I want to come here. I want everyone to listen to your suggestions again."
I glanced at the senior military officials and it seemed that I was the protagonist of this informal meeting.
"Since that's the case, my son-in-law will speak boldly." I cleared my throat. I had already discussed the way the prisoners were dealt with. But this time this time, Uncle Li did not ask me to convince him, but to convince these people.
Taotao constantly used prisoners of war to contribute to the country to develop the Southwest and created the Tang Dynasty's new era of the Tang Dynasty to go to the country to explore people's livelihood movement again. Everyone sitting there frowns and did not immediately make a statement about what I said.
Uncle Li raised his doubts first: "Son-in-law, although Lao Shi also wanted to rely on these prisoners of war to develop Lingnan, Qianzhong and other places, these places have dangerous mountains and rivers, difficult roads, and extremely difficult to provide materials..." Uncle Li's doubts were very reasonable, which made me difficult for a long time. Yes, if you don't give anything convincing at this time, maybe these strong laborers will be let go.
"Your wise man has a clever plan. I admire your talent very much. Could it be that these more than 100,000 prisoners of war are more difficult than building a Tang Military Academy?!" Su Dingfang was agitating or what to do to build a Tang Military Academy?
A sudden flash of inspiration in my head, and the scenes in the academy were swaying in Zai's head, and finally frozen on the wide academy avenue.
"Bang!" I slapped my high-high and jumped off the couch with excitement: "Building, yes, it's building. Brother Su really woke up the dreamer with one word, hahaha..." I was so excited that I grabbed Su Dingfang's hand and kept praising me for inspiration. In just a moment, a big problem was solved. Well, I am worthy of being a famous general of Brother Su who has turned the tetanus sword on my waist, which really touched me so much.
"Brother, brother, let go, what are you doing?!" Su Dingfang was so uncomfortable that she was pulled by me. She tried her best to pull her hand back, and her eyes stared at me in fear. Well, those who are not familiar with me must think that this young master had caused a illness, but those who are familiar with my personality knew that I must have found the answer. At least, Uncle Li and others looked at me urgently. Although they did not speak to stop my behavior, his eyes had already told me and asked me to give the answer quickly.
"My father-in-law, the son-in-law has six words, that is: to get rich, build the road first!"
I smashed Uncle Li and a group of military officials hard, smashing them all into the forehead.
Uncle Li smashed his mouth in confusion, twitched the corners of his mouth and said in a low voice: "The six-character mantra... I said, "You are a virtuous son-in-law, where do you start? Don't keep it in your mouth again."
"My father-in-law, do you guys know why I am rich in Guanzhong, accounting for nearly 60% of the world? Why, because the transportation in Guanzhong is developed and convenient, it connects to the countries in the western region of Longfang and the Western Regions..." We have participated in the report on the mountainous counties in Guizhou countless times. For example, after broadening the road in this way, we can not only strengthen trade exchanges between various places, but also strengthen the centralized rule.
When everyone was already enlightened, Uncle Li kept stooping, but he could still suppress his inner excitement, just like those cadres from poor mountainous villages came to the county town for a meeting and heard that they were going to get a large sum of poverty alleviation funds.
"My father-in-law, think that if my Tang Dynasty was connected between each road, it would be like a mud and stone road like Chang'an to the Military Academy. From this, to the eastern capital Luoyang, it would almost come day and night. In this way, it would not only strengthen the court's control over the various roads in the world, but also promote the circulation of goods between places. At that time, the brocade of Jiannan, the porcelain of Jiangnan, and the good horses, cattle and sheep of the north..." I painted a wonderful picture of Uncle Li after the roads reached Rome. Moreover, Rome, that is, the Qin Dynasty in the eyes of the Tang people, the prosperity of the Roman Empire was closely related to their transportation expansion.
"I love my dear nephew, I have a question to ask about it." Uncle Li Jing cleared his throat and asked me so hard that I was already talking.
After taking a big mouthful of tea to moisten your throat, we smiled and said, "I'd like to say it clearly."
"If you practice Taoism in court, tens of thousands of people will be sent to the court, but you can't cultivate it so quickly. You can only rely on the academy with only six thousand people. The mud and water road you have built can take more than ten miles in just over a month. I am very curious and forgot to ask you. Why is this?" As soon as Uncle Li Jing said this, Uncle Li also yelled and suddenly slapped his own thigh: "If it weren't for Li Aiqing mentioning this matter, I almost forgot."
"Actually, it's very simple." I smiled mysteriously and said only two words, which almost bit my tongue.
"Gunpowder?! But what is the connection between this gunpowder and road construction?" When Su Dingfang, the famous general of Su, first asked, he formed a self-service tour group to travel to the grassland, I gave him a lot of iron pineapples in private. That thing is the best weapon for night attacks. When Su Dingfang only led three thousand elite cavalry to raid the tent of the Jub King, it was precisely this that made the enemy more than ten times more than their number of enemies turned into headless flies, allowing them to do their best in one battle.
However, their thinking is too narrow and their horizons are not broad enough. Their understanding of new things is only at a level that I can use for me. It is completely impossible to understand and explore what effect this thing can produce. From this point of view, they are too old-fashioned.
Therefore, we must innovate and cultivate a new generation of Tang people with great vocal and creative thinking ability, of course, not to cultivate these old ruffians.
"It is gunpowder. The birth of gunpowder is equivalent to creating a new era. The new era of the Tang Dynasty. The reason why the road construction of military academy was able to be hung so quickly was due to the help of gunpowder." I nodded with certainty. The firing of lime and cement cannot be separated from stones, and the paving and structure of road surfaces cannot be separated from stones. Gunpowder is the nemesis of those hard rocks that are difficult to dig. Gunpowder is simply easy to cut mountains and split stones. Moreover, due to the use of gunpowder, the reduction of quarry personnel, and its safety factor has also been improved. I explained the use of gunpowder to these people in detail.
Finally, I gained the recognition of everyone. The road must be built, but I was a little hesitant about using prisoners of war to open stones and build roads.
I couldn't help but say anxiously: "My father-in-law, you are not a pedantic king, so those sons-in-law who are kind and righteous will not need to talk to you. Besides, the risk of this matter is extremely low, but it is conducive to the development of our Tang Dynasty and the stability of the country. There is no need to make the people more labor service, nor to hire a large number of people, nor to distribute wages. Those who need it are just tools and rations. They only need to be escorted by a army. These people have no weapons, even if they want to rebel.
, I have to think about it myself, and if I really kill it like this, or send it out, or release it to the grassland, it is no less than a tiger returning to the mountain. If you give up such a good opportunity, if you give up..." My eyes were very sad, and my tone seemed very sad, and I felt like Qu Yuan, or Bi Gan. In short, where can I find a time traveler who wholeheartedly contributed all his strength and strategies to the development of the Tang Empire? w! Circle! Subnet
"The words of loving my nephew make sense, but I think there must be opposition among the court officials." Uncle Li Ji also seemed to express his reserved support for our proposal.
Uncle Li was already moved, but he was still a little disturbed. If he couldn't do it, we had to make a little more effort.
"Your Majesty, look at this." I pointed to the gold national emblem hanging in my room by Uncle Li who was showing off.
"Hmm?!" Uncle Li glanced at me curiously, then looked at me again.
In the surprised eyes of the people and others, I stood up, walked to the wall, reached out to take off the gold national emblem, which was very heavy, and I was afraid it would be at least two or three pounds. If I were sold, it would be worth at least several thousand pounds. After weighing it, I walked back reluctantly and presented it to Uncle Li. "Your Majesty, please look at the warning above."
"The interests of the Tang Empire are above everything else!" Uncle Li reached out to touch the raised font on it, murmured.
"That is, Your Majesty, the so-called righteousness, benevolence, and morality are what we say to our own people, and they are not the people of our Tang Dynasty at all. We can use our mouths and benevolence, righteousness and morality to demand peace with us? Can they stop killing the people of the Tang Dynasty? No! Therefore, why should we talk to them about benevolence and righteousness? The most important thing is to do everything possible to achieve greater benefits for the Tang Dynasty and the court, of course, to extract from the enemy. That is important to ourselves. How to do it is beneficial to the people, the court, and the Tang Dynasty, and that is right. We cannot shed our blood in exchange for lessons. Using prisoners of war to build roads is a strategy that has damaged the enemy, so why can't we use it?"
My remarks that are called shocking are being copied on Uncle Li’s daily notes by the rustling sound. What I hope more is to be engraved into Uncle Li and the heart of the minister. This is my wish.
"Although this statement by a virtuous son-in-law is extreme," Uncle Li took a long breath, pulled up, and sneered several times: "But I like it! It is beneficial to my Tang Dynasty and the people, that is right. This statement is in line with my wishes!"
Bang! It’s time to make a decision. Uncle Li gritted his teeth and made a decision. He increased the amount of gunpowder preparation. For the sake of the centralized and dictatorial rule of the Tang Dynasty and the development of the infrastructure construction of the Tang Dynasty, he decided to adopt my suggestions and use more than 100,000 prisoners to make their due contributions to the construction and development of the basic roads of our Tang Dynasty.
However, for safety reasons, Uncle Li Ji suggested that at least one army of soldiers and servants should be sent as supervisors, and to prevent the prisoners from slacking off work, a thousand craftsmen who were familiar with building roads were sent as foremen to guide and supervise the progress of the project anytime and anywhere. In this way, almost all of them were foolproof. More than 100,000 free labor would be used to build bridges and roads for the Tang Dynasty. It would probably save the court a nearly astronomical fund.
Two days later, as an official from the fourth rank, I was pulled over by Uncle Li. Because I was about to announce the plan I proposed that day, I pulled me from the ancestral courtyard for me to listen. On this day, Uncle Li officially announced at the ceremonial meeting that anyone was going to work and reform these prisoners of Tuguhun and Tieldi to redeem their sins in the Tang Dynasty. Of course, they were asked to repair a mud waterway for my Tang Dynasty that directly reached Luoyang, the eastern capital.
"Your Majesty, no, no." Kong Yingda, Kong Laoshu, was the first to jump out. Uncle Li pulled the corner of his mouth helplessly. He had a headache for Confucius' descendants. Well, I also had a headache for Uncle Li.
Then, the old man Kong began to spit on the scriptures and quote the classics. He criticized Uncle Li’s unkind behavior, believing that our Tang Dynasty was the center of the world and that it was a grand scene for all countries to come to worship. We should use the master’s measurement to treat the small countries that were in front of us. "Your Majesty, repay grievances with virtue and earnestly to support people,... Benevolence is the sword. If you can determine the world, you will surely make the four barbarians surrender..."
"Fart! Fart, fart..." Suddenly, a angrily low roar echoed in the empty hall, echoing in a long time.
The proud expression of Old Man Kong instantly frozen on his face, and the corners of his eyes were irritated. He twisted his head violently. Everyone sat steadily, the only place they moved was just the head part.
All my eyes fell near me. I quickly turned my head curiously and looked left at Fang Wang. It seemed that I was also looking for the source of the sound. "Fang Jun, stand in front of me." Uncle Li shouted in an angry voice.
Damn!***, it's me again?! Didn't I just curse in a low voice? I don't know which bastard deliberately hurt me or something. The position I was sitting in seemed a bit like the source of an echo wall. My low roar just now would definitely not exceed fifty degrees of Bei, but it was echoing in the empty Hanyuan Hall. All the court officials in the hall could invite me.
He walked towards the flea stairs dejectedly, and then saluted Uncle Li: "Mr. Fang Jun, I have seen Your Majesty."
With the cover-up of the salute, I glanced at me in a very concealed way. My mother, my face turned green, and I stared at me with a fierce look, pointing my fingers at me, and it was unpredictable between the palm knife and the eagle claw. Look at the old man's posture, the hair on my back stood up. When the court was dispersed, we had to escape first, and at least crawl home, squeeze the back of my mother's butt, I'm afraid that I can escape this great disaster.
"Fang Jun! You dare to speak loudly at the court meeting! What kind of morality!" Uncle Li said very majestic. Although Uncle Li also thinks that Old Man Kong's words are very similar to the human body's exhaust gas, he can't attack others' retribution in person. After all, Old Man Kong is also a Chinese Academy of Sciences, equivalent to the president and back director of the National University.
"Your Majesty! The old minister begs Your Majesty to punish this roaring child in the court!" Kong Yingda jumped angrily, but his heart was not old. He knew that he was whispering in front of others all day long. "Kong Aiqing is a little calm, and Fang Aiqing didn't think it was done intentionally. However, Fang Jun, you are so brave. Do you know what Hanyuan Palace is? How can you let you yell around?
"I know the crime." I obediently repent, and secretly scolded Uncle Li, the old scumbag. I clearly said my thoughts for him, and I deliberately pretended to be hanging on the dragon throne. Damn!
"Your Majesty, Fang Jun is just from the fourth rank, so he openly despised Shangguan and said nothing, "I want to, "Old Man Kong didn't want to let me go, so he stood in front of me, and almost spitted on my face.
Chapter completed!