Great Military Division

Chapter 273 The sprouting of the steel irrigation method!The steel industry is about to take off!
Although the county magistrate is small, in a sense, the area that Liu Bian can control is a second-level administrative unit, which has extraordinary strategic significance.

If only one county magistrate had an accident, it would be fine, and it would not affect the basic operation. However, if a large number of county magistrates had problems and delayed farming, it was still unknown whether Nanyang Hanting could survive for a year.

Deng Tong is very clear about this.

At this juncture, according to Deng Tong's experience, the imperial court should coax these low-level officials, at least wait until the farming is on the right track before attacking them. It is unwise to act at this time.

But it seems.
The old patriarch Deng Xun didn't think so.

Deng Tong didn't dare to underestimate it, thought over and over again, and said softly: "Patriarch, the imperial court rewarded the common people with farm tools in order to revitalize the land resources. We can also reward them. Anyway, there are plenty of stocks in the smelting workshops everywhere."

"kindness?"

Deng Xun, who was picking up flowers and plants, straightened up suddenly and nodded slowly: "This is a good way. The imperial court has limited land resources and cannot absorb many people. We are more than enough to protect ourselves in this way."

According to Deng Tong's calculation results, the imperial court increased the land tax and reduced the oral tax and calculation tax. From this point of calculation alone, it is only a slight surplus. The most attractive thing is to reward farm tools.

And if the Deng family is the same, it can offset the advantage of the imperial court rewarding farm tools, and they can also remain invincible based on their own land tax of thirty tax one.

at this point!
It is difficult for the rest of the small gentry to do so.

Even if the small gentry were about to perish, they could still draw nourishment from them to ensure that their families would not be implicated. In this way, as long as their interests were not lost, Deng Xun didn't bother to take care of them anymore.

"As for farm implements."

Deng Xun took a deep breath, and then exhaled slowly: "It's not worth a few dollars. As long as you can keep the people, these things will be earned back sooner or later. Don't worry too much about it."

"How about this."

Speaking of this, Deng Xun told Deng Tongdao: "You run for me, go to each house, spread the news, and let them make their own decisions. If something goes wrong, don't come to me again."

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Breathe out long.

Deng Xun lost interest: "I'm old and I don't want to worry about these things anymore. As soon as the selection of officials by the Nanyang Hanting is over, each family will have to go the rest of the way. We'll wait for the new patriarch to be elected."

The Deng family in Nanyang is a very large family. After hundreds of years of development, each family has already had its own lineage. It is only because they share a common ancestor that the patriarch is elected. The patriarch is responsible for the annual sacrifices and other issues. Harmonization.

Although Deng Xun is the patriarch, it is difficult for him to intervene in the affairs of each family. Some words are also to the point. As for whether you listen or not, it has nothing to do with him.

Deng Tongyi bowed and said softly: "Patriarch, don't worry, my nephew will tell the news to the families everywhere."

Deng Xun turned his head and glanced at Deng Tong: "Nephew, I've troubled you."

Deng Tong nodded: "It's a great honor for my nephew to make some contribution to our Deng family, so why bother?"

Deng Xun nodded slowly: "Okay, then you can go."

Deng Tong got up, clasped his hands and cupped his fists: "The Patriarch wants to rest, and my nephew will retire."

Say it.

Deng Tong turned around and left the Bajiao Pavilion, all the way out of the Deng family's old house.

at the same time.

Newfield.

Hongbin Building.

The third floor, the private room.

The location by the window.

At this moment, there are two men sitting facing each other.

A man in a dark suit filled the cup of tea for the slightly fat man opposite, and said softly: "Xianzun, how can Mr. Zhao not know the danger you are facing, but without us, you can hide Got it?"

The man who called himself "Zhao" was Zhao Yan, the patriarch of the Zhao family in Xinye.

Today, the loss of tenants of the Zhao family is serious, and nine out of ten of the land is uncultivated. If this continues and the spring plowing is delayed, whether the Zhao family can survive this year is another matter.

As a last resort.

Zhao Yan could only make an appointment with Xin Yeling in private, and try to solve this problem: "Zhao has heard about your agricultural production responsibility letter. Except for the preparation stage, it is a little easier, and once it is fully implemented, it is impossible. Finish."

"Not to mention you, even the whole of Nanyang, no one can complete such a production responsibility letter. The node rewards given above are just to tease you."

"Let me tell you"

Zhao Yan presented the teacup to Xinye Commander Cheng Wei: "The imperial court is simply trying to scare you and put some pressure on you. Your Majesty is young and always wants to make some achievements for Chang'an to see. This is understandable. "

Cheng Wei took a sip and put down the teacup: "Patriarch Zhao's words are not unreasonable, but although His Majesty is young, but his wrists are fierce, there is no guarantee that it will not come true. I don't want to lose the big by being small."

In the officialdom, he always likes to play charades.

Since Cheng Wei dared to come out to drink tea with him at this juncture, it proved that he was ready, and now looking for all kinds of reasons why he couldn't do it was actually raising the price.

at this point.

Zhao Yan is very clear.

Of course, Zhao Yan was not as wealthy as the Deng family, so even if he knew what Cheng Wei meant, he still had to find a way to bargain and try to minimize his losses.

"County Honor."

Zhao Yanshi smiled shyly, and said softly: "Your Majesty's methods are indeed vicious, but the Kong family committed a serious crime of treason after all, how can it be the same as this time, at best we are not good at doing things, and the consequences are not as serious as you think."

"What's more, Deng's family, Yin's family, and Laijia's family have a big business. The court's measures can't hurt them at all. If our Zhao family can't support it, how can we honor you?"

The implication is that it is impossible for you, Cheng Wei, to benefit from the Deng family, the Yin family, and the Lai family. You can only take advantage of us low-ranking noble families. If we die, who will you eat?
Cheng Wei nodded with great interest, and looked at the man across from him: "Patriarch Zhao really thinks that this county can't meet the node tasks in the agricultural production responsibility letter?"

"Of course!"

Zhao Yan immediately echoed: "If the county lord goes all out, it will naturally be completed, and those rewards will naturally be obtained, but what is that little money to the county lord?"

"Zhao can't guarantee anything else."

Zhao Yan immediately stretched out two fingers, and said softly: "Zhao can offer twice the reward from the imperial court at one time. I don't know the county lord, what do you think?"

"Humph!"

Cheng Wei smiled awe-inspiringly, got up and was about to leave: "With that little money, you are still yourself."

Before the words finished, Zhao Yan hurriedly interrupted and changed his words without hesitation: "Master Xian, this is only the first sum of money. As long as our Zhao family can survive, there will be another money for your satisfaction."

"and!"

Zhao Yan emphasized: "You don't need the county lord to do anything else, just a little delay. These tenants know very well that if they miss the farming season, the whole family will starve to death, and they will come back by themselves."

Cheng Wei tentatively said: "Then this money"

Zhao Yan hurriedly cupped his hands: "Don't worry, the county lord, I will deliver it to your residence tonight."

Cheng Wei twisted his beard and smiled lightly: "That's very good."

*****
Pheasant County.

Smelting workshop.

"Due to the creation of the method of frying steel, the hundred-smelting steelmaking technology has developed to a mature level. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, Wei Jin Dynasty, and the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the most refined steel was called hundred-smelting fine steel, or hundred-smelting steel."

"Judging from the ancient steel products that have been discovered so far, my country's Eastern Han Dynasty has maturely mastered the [-]-smelting technology. At that time, the refining process was divided into [-]-smelting, [-]-smelting, and [-]-smelting."

"Defense Lord."

The military division alliance interpreted the craftsmanship of the late Han Dynasty according to the actual situation: "The popular Huanshou knife in the Eastern Han Dynasty is also called 'Book knife' because it often has a horse-shaped pattern of gold on one side, which is also called 'Golden Horse Book Knife'."

"Li Yuan, a native of the Eastern Han Dynasty, recorded in the "Golden Horse Book and Sword Inscription": Qiao smelting steel, golden horse support shape, yellow pattern staggered, and the name of the worker. This smelting steel is steelmaking, which shows that there are already steel products at this time. "

"In addition, the same is true from the materials unearthed from various places, so I won't list them here one by one. Lord Bian only needs to know that in the late Han Dynasty, the steelmaking technology was already very mature."

Liu Bian had to admit it.

Combined with the interpretation of specific objects, it is indeed very vivid.

This is especially true for the Golden Horse Book Knife, which left Liu Bian with an extremely deep impression and understanding.

At the same time, Liu Bian also had a doubt: "Teacher, I saw that most of the weapons in the smelting workshop are Huan Shou knives, and there are very few swords. Doesn't it mean that sword and shield soldiers are the mainstream?"

The military division alliance immediately explained: "Sword and shield soldiers are indeed the mainstream of the Han Dynasty, but at the end of the Han Dynasty, there are faint signs of being replaced by the Huan Shou Dao."

"As for the reason."

Speaking of this, the Military Division Alliance directly gave the answer: "According to the interpretation and inference of historians, there are many reasons, but the main reasons should be two points."

"One, because of the development of cavalry and the needs of combat!"

"The characteristic of the sword is that it has a pointed front and sharp edges on both sides, which is convenient for piercing forward, and can be swung left and right, and chopping. However, cavalry is not conducive to swinging and piercing because of the fast horse speed, and is more suitable for chopping. Cutting, so I prefer Huan Shou Dao."

"Secondly, it is the convenience of production and the progress of steelmaking technology."

"The tip of the long sword and the edges on both sides need sharp edges, while the middle spine needs to be thick and tough. The manufacturing process is relatively complicated and it is not convenient for mass production."

"But the Huan Shou Knife is different. It only needs a sharp edge on one side. It is simple to manufacture and convenient for mass production. Especially the progress of steelmaking technology has made the manufacture of the Huan Shou Long Knife greatly developed."

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that this is really the case.

The cavalry under Liu Bian's command were equipped with spears and Huan Shou knives.

At a long distance, you can fight with a spear, and at a short distance, you can chop with a sword.

As for the infantry under his command, most of them also use the Huan Shou Dao to fight, and they are rarely equipped with long swords to fight. Now in the smelting workshop, this is further confirmed. Almost all the military parts are Huan Shou Dao, but only There was no trace of the sword.

At this moment, Han Ji held the records on the bamboo slips and asked softly, "Master Qin, what's the matter with this Ji Kai? His production is zero these days?"

"This"

Qin Fen had no way to hide it, so he could only tell the truth: "That's right, Han Yezhe, this guy named Ji Kai is the most powerful steelmaker here."

"He has always looked down on those ordinary farm tools, and he likes to make steel and make weapons. Recently, for some reason, this guy seems to be researching a new forging method, and he is almost crazy."

"Here."

Qin Fen chuckled, and said in a slightly embarrassed way: "I really can't do anything with him, but don't worry, I'll let others help with his output, and it will definitely not affect our mission."

Han Ji frowned: "Oh? A brand new forging method?"

Qin Fen nodded, but he didn't hide anything: "That's right! We don't understand what he did. Anyway, he poured iron water on it, and then repeatedly forged it."

"Is there such a thing? How about the weapons you made?"

"There is a lot of waste, it should not be successful."

"."

He does not mean that.

Liu Bian didn't think there was anything wrong, but when the Military Division Alliance heard this, it immediately became excited: "Master Bian, quickly ask about this person's specific situation, it's best to go to the place where he works, experts suspect that this is Guan Gang The germs of law."

"Steel pouring method?"

Liu Bian was stunned for a moment.

"Yes."

The Alliance of Military Divisions said with great certainty: "Although it is generally believed that Guangang Law began in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, its development has a certain process. It has sprouted in the Eastern Han Dynasty, which is absolutely normal."

"Moreover, experts have also obtained evidence from historical materials. Zhang Xie of the Western Jin Dynasty recorded the budding of Guangang in "Seven Fate", which is similar to the situation described by the person in front of him."

"The word "Guan Gang" refers to molten pig iron poured into wrought iron, which still has to be repeatedly forged, and it has the characteristics of a hundred steel smelting!"

What the hell!

Liu Bian was astonished.

Unexpectedly, this trip to the smelting workshop, there will be unexpected joy?

Without the slightest hesitation, Liu Bian interrupted hastily: "Master Qin, I don't know where the weird person you mentioned is now, can you introduce me to wait, let me open my eyes."

Although Qin Fen didn't know Liu Bian's identity, but Xun Yu and Han Ji respected him more. It was clear that the young man in front of him must be either rich or noble, and his status was extraordinary.

Qin Fen dared to be negligent, and frowned: "He can be recommended, but the environment of his workshop is relatively poor, and the villain is really afraid of dirtying the eyes of all the nobles."

"It's okay."

Liu Bian waved his hand and said loudly: "You can bear it, how can we not? You should lead the way."

Qin Fen frowned: "This"

His eyes tried to sweep over Xun Yu and Han Ji.

Xun Yu nodded and said softly, "Let's go, go and have a look."

Only then did Qin Fen agree: "In that case, all nobles, come with me."

Everyone walked all the way and reached almost the innermost part of the workshop.

really.

A man with big arms and round waist, shirtless, was holding a hammer, constantly beating the iron object he was holding. Judging from the shape, it looked like a war spear or an iron gun.

"Gentlemen, he is Ji Kai."

Even a hundred paces away, Qin Fen introduced: "This man has worked in this workshop for 12 years, longer than mine. He is the most powerful master in the workshop of the Confucian family. Most of the weapons of the Confucian family are It came from his hand."

"Oh?"

Liu Bian couldn't help being surprised.

Because Liu Bian had also carefully looked at the battle armor and weapons that made Liu Chong crazy, and had to admit that the workmanship was very exquisite, and its level was far beyond ordinary equipment.

Today, part of the weapons of the Imperial Palace Huben Army were taken from the raiding team of the Kong family. They are not only sharp, but also of good quality, as if they were made of fine steel.

"Is it one of them?"

Liu Bian asked tentatively.

"No."

Qin Fen hurriedly shook his head, and said softly, "It was forged by him and his apprentices. The Kong family's business in weapons has been maintained almost entirely by them."

"Wait a minute!"

When everyone is walking forward.

Qin Fen suddenly waved his hand to stop the crowd, staring straight ahead.

but see
The little master next to Ji Kai stepped forward with a small bowl of molten iron, and slowly poured it on the weapon in his hand. Suddenly, there was a sound of chugging, and a faint mist rose.

At the same time, Ji Kai picked up the hammer and began to forge the weapon non-stop. Sparks splashed all over the place, scaring the little masters around him to run away. Only he was not afraid at all, still Forging non-stop.

"This"

Liu Bian couldn't help being stunned: "Isn't this person afraid of getting hurt?"

Qin Fen shrugged his shoulders: "I don't know, he just looks like this, he has always been like this, maybe he's used to it, I heard that he used to be a Taoist priest in a Taoist temple, but after he couldn't survive, he went to rob people, and was eventually dispatched here. "

"I never thought that this kid would become a master when he came to this smelting workshop. Relying on the skill of forging precious swords he learned from his master before, he can get along very well here."

Liu Bian was stunned: "Taoist?"

Qin Fen nodded: "That's right!"

Ha ha.

Have to admit.

Taoism is really a magical profession.

In the alchemy of Taoism, the most important thing is the word "refinement".

For example, they practice qigong, alchemy, gold and silver, swords, etc. Because they pay attention to "refining", they have indeed "refined" many new science and technology.

Practicing Qigong created Qigong therapy;
Alchemy, gold and silver, and created primitive chemistry;
Refining swords improves the technology of steelmaking.

Guangang smelting method was first promoted by Qi (qí) Wu (wú) Huaiwen, who smelted and made iron knives in the Northern Dynasty. This person is a real Taoist warlock.

Although Liu Bian was a little shocked, but for the Military Division Alliance, he was more convinced that he also had the experience of Taoist priests making swords, and this person might really be able to complete the popularization of the method of pouring steel.

This is simply a treasure for the Military Division Alliance!
"Defense Lord."

The voice of the Military Division Alliance was very excited: "Experts are very convinced that this is the germination of the Guangang method, which is in the transition period between the hundred steelmaking in the Eastern Han Dynasty and the Guangang method in the Southern and Northern Dynasties."

"Although this person's method is incorrect, the basic principle is correct. He has a unique advantage in the skills of pouring steel, Su steel, and pig iron spouting that we will popularize next."

Since the beginning of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the steel filling method has achieved considerable development, which has greatly increased the production of steel, gradually developed it to civilian use, and been widely promoted.

Sugang and pig iron Linkou are further developed on the basis of the steel pouring method. The root of it all lies in the popularization of the steel pouring method in order to continue to advance.

hiss-!
Liu Bian really couldn't believe that experts rated this person so highly.

For a moment, even Liu Bian himself couldn't help being a little surprised: "Teacher, should I call you over and win me over?"

However, the Military Division Alliance said: "No need, leave this kind of matter to Han Ji. After you come out later, you can tell him about it specifically, and let him pay more attention to this person."

"experts say"

The military division alliance said softly: "The plan we have prepared can be based on this person. First, the method of filling steel will be popularized, and the production of steel will be increased, and then refined and improved."

"Experts will conduct a comprehensive sorting out of the specific plan, and it will take at least three days to make final improvements and supplements, and strive to arrange it in place at one time."

Liu Bian let out a long breath, his expression softened: "Okay, I'll write it down."

Qin Fen waved his hand: "Come on, call me Ji Kai."

The servant beside him nodded: "Here."

Soon.

Ji Kai, who was smelting iron, looked up here.

but
But the other party just glanced at it lightly, and then continued to lower his head and strike the iron, as if he didn't take Liu Bian and others seriously at all.

Qin Fen looked embarrassed, and hastily nodded and bowed to make amends: "I'm really sorry, this person has a weird temper, he only has eyes for blacksmithing, and he doesn't know much about etiquette. Please forgive me, gentlemen."

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Liu Bian let out a long breath, and said softly: "It's okay, let him continue to forge iron, let's go back."

Qin Fen was taken aback: "Huh? Are you going back now?"

Liu Bian smiled lightly: "You have already introduced a lot, and you have understood everything you need to know. Naturally, you have to go back."

Qin Fen had no choice but to cup his hands and said, "Since that's the case, the villain will send the nobleman out."

Traveling all the way, out of the smelting workshop.

Liu Bian got into the car first.

Xun Yu and Han Ji followed closely behind.

Just as the carriage left, Xun Yu bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, do you have anything to say?"

Liu Bian smiled lightly and nodded affirmatively: "Gongzhi, you should pay special attention to that man named Ji Kai. I have seen the new iron forging method that this man is studying in a certain book in the palace."

"Although his method may be wrong, his principle is correct, which will play a vital role in my subsequent transformation of the smelting business."

Han Ji took a deep breath: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will keep this in mind."

Liu Bian said softly: "Next, you will officially go to work. If there is anything you don't understand, come to the palace to see me. I will naturally help you solve your problems and puzzles, and strive to upgrade the smelting workshop as soon as possible."

After all, the components needed for the high-drum transfer car also need the support of the smelting and casting industry. It is extremely necessary and urgent to upgrade the smelting and casting workshop in a short time.

Han Ji nodded, "Here."

Squeaky.

The carriage moved slowly.

The three of them had a long communication about today's visit and helped Han Ji straighten out the next development direction.

After an unknown amount of time, the carriage returned and went straight to the palace.

Liu Bian returned to the Hall of Wende and asked, "Is there anything going on today?"

He Yun was in charge of staying behind, cupping his hands and cupping his fists: "Your Majesty, the opera servant sent someone to send the results of the first test and the roster, saying that as long as your Majesty decides, you can publish the list."

"Oh?"

Liu Bian couldn't help but be amazed: "Have you delivered it already?"

He Yun nodded: "Yes, it's here."

"Bring it up, let me see."

"Here."

He Yun responded and sent someone to bring in the bamboo slips: "Your Majesty, they are all here."

Immediately.

He picked up the silk book and offered it with both hands: "This is the roster and the results of the exams. Please have a look at it, Your Majesty."

Liu Bian took it, started to browse, and smiled calmly: "Wang Jing, Yuan Huan, Sima Lang, Zhong Yao? Not bad, it really exploded a lot of big fish, this time it will be fun."

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