Destiny Only Han

Chapter 801 Liu Ying: Xiaohe just showed her sharp horns, and a dragonfly stood on her head long ago...

Do we want to fight Luo Aid Cyprus again?
Liu Ying pondered for a second, and immediately threw this idea out of the blue.

Although the land where Seleucus is located is still in Asia, it is more than 6000 kilometers away from Chang'an City, the center of the Han Empire. According to the speed of the ancient army's daily march of [-] miles, it would take at least [-] days!
And this is just a straight-line distance. If calculated according to the actual distance traveled, it may really take tens of thousands of kilometers, and the time spent on the road alone will take two years!
Therefore, there is a high probability that the support can only be changed to online...

"Well, I forgot to ask, has the deal of exchanging armor for dried figs been completed?" Liu Ying looked at Wu She with a smile.

On the other side, Han Xin was stunned.

Armor for dried fruit?
Crazy, must be crazy!

Wu She said with a smile:

"The deal of armor for dried figs has not been negotiated, but the deal of armor for gold has been negotiated."

"On the day I left Antigonus, it is said that the first batch of [-] sets of armor had been transported to the border between Seleucid and Parthia, and was being personally escorted by Seleucid cavalry to Antigonus..."

"When I arrived in Anxi and boarded the ship to return, the follow-up [-] sets of armor were also on the way to Seleucid..."

"After all, the canal planned in His Majesty's map has not yet been excavated. If you want to do business with Seleucus, you can only transport it from the land of Anxi except to go around Africa..."

Han Xin frowned and asked: "I seem to have heard that Seleucus and Anxi are hostile relations... and I have also seen the map. It seems that it is more convenient to transport from Egypt to Seleucus by water?"

Wu She glanced at him, and said proudly:
"If you go back to the Marquis of Huaiyin, the purpose of this trip to the world is not only to make friends with various countries and sign business alliances, but more importantly, just like the name of the flagship on which you are flying, to stop wars and preach benevolence..."

"Therefore, under my mediation, Anxi signed a peace treaty with Seleucus, Anxi promised not to invade Seleucid's borders, and Seleucus recognized Anxi as an independent sovereign state, and from now on, there will be no war, and peace will be enjoyed forever! "

Although listening to Wu She's words, Han Xin was full of contempt, but Liu Ying agreed.

After all, a chaotic area is conducive to the arms trade, but the only thing Han can sell them is iron armor and crossbows, especially the iron armor of Han is completely Zentraedi technology for them, and the defense power is a bit excessive.

The important thing is that the killing efficiency in the era of cold weapons is too low, and soldiers also need to train for a long time.

Therefore, for many countries, even if the national army has 10 people, it is enough to buy [-] to [-] sets of armor to arm the most elite soldiers.

After all, when fighting a war, it is not that everyone rushes up and fights. One person in the front fights, and basically three people are needed in the rear to provide logistical supplies.

Even the Mongolian cavalry that the marketing accounts say does not need supplies is no exception.

When the eldest son marched westward, there were mighty cavalry in front, but a hundred miles behind the cavalry, there were even larger numbers of shepherds. They drove cattle, sheep and horses along the Eurasian grassland to graze.

This is why the Mongols like to massacre cities.

Therefore, in the era of the Han Dynasty, the sale of weapons was huge profits, but the overall profits were not as good as the steady flow of industrial products such as cotton cloth, nails, and candles.

This wave is to leave a few words such as cement, foreign oil, and foreign nails to Europeans...

Liu Ying touched her chin, looked at Han Xin with a smile and said:

"The Marquis of Huaiyin does not know that it is convenient to transport goods from Egypt, but they have long surrendered to Rome, or they dare not offend Rome, and Seleucus, who bought our armor, is currently fighting the Romans..."

"So, I'm afraid that the Egyptians will give this information to the Romans, and then our caravan will be robbed by masked robbers halfway..."

Han Xin nodded: "Your Majesty's words are reasonable, but I was negligent."

No, the main reason is that your talent does not lie in this... Liu Ying shook her head and asked, "Your Majesty said that the Romans have crossed the Dardanelles and sent troops to Asia Minor, and Seleucus is gathering troops to fight to the death. ...So, Marquis of Huaiyin, tell me your opinion, who has the greater chance of winning this battle?"

Well, Shandao is the ancient name of Xuyi, and Wu She is from Xuyi, and he has done some meritorious service in this mission, so it is not too much to confer a non-hereditary title.

And hearing Liu Ying's question, Han Xin said almost without thinking:
"There's no reason to win! Well, I'm talking about Seleucus."

"They didn't win against Rome when they were elite. Now that the elite soldiers are exhausted, how can they fight against the Romans who have defeated them once with the tribal soldiers that have been hastily drawn from various places and the local troops guarding various places? "

"There is a saying in the military that one general is incompetent and exhausts the three armies. The king of Seleucid is obviously that incompetent general."

"So, if the soldiers are incompetent and the generals are incompetent, how can they defeat the enemy?"

Liu Ying was silent for a while: "What if we add three thousand sets of infantry armor?"

Han Xin thought for a while, and said while recalling:

"I'm afraid I still can't."

"The man named Hannibal said that the Romans mainly used short swords and large shields in battle, supplemented by light cavalry, plus javelins, bows and crossbows, and so-called ballistas..."

"It stands to reason that if Seleucus faced the enemy head-on with [-] soldiers in heavy armor, and had cavalry who were already more elite than the Romans to cooperate in the battle, it would not be difficult to win the final victory..."

"But I still say the same thing, one general is incompetent and exhausts the three armies to death..."

Liu Ying asked again: "What if it is [-] sets of infantry armor, plus [-] crossbows?"

Han Xin was stunned and remained silent for a long time before raising his head and saying:

"In this case, I am not sure... After all, the Han army's crossbows are far better than the Romans' crossbows, and the killing effect at close range is not even worth their ballistas..."

"So, I can't imagine how the Seleucids could lose...but I can't imagine how the Seleucids can win..."

"Therefore, it's still the same sentence..."

"Is the incompetence of one general exhausting the three armies?" Liu Ying answered with a smile, ignoring Han Xin's sad eyes.

Well, actually those ballistas of the Romans were rubbish.

In fact, machinery has never been advanced because of its complexity. On the contrary, the advancement of machinery is reflected in whether it can achieve the highest possible efficiency with the simplest structure.

Many people brag about the Romans' torsion catapults and torsion catapults. They just brag about how many mechanical structures are used in them, that is, torsion devices, winches, gear latches, firing devices, and so on.

And also emphasize how many metal parts are used in it, as if this will have a higher force...

However, whether it is a crossbow or a trebuchet, it depends on the energy storage efficiency of the material, the work efficiency of the structure, the rate of fire, and the weight.

To put it simply, it is how powerful is it, how far is the range, how fast is the rate of fire, how accurate is the accuracy, and how much is the overall weight, so that it is not convenient for quick transfer and so on.

Only by grasping these core issues can we discuss whether the war machine is advanced or not.

The torsion machines used by the ancient Greeks and Romans were mainly made of animal hair, and less animal tendons and leather ropes were used.

The reason is simple. The torsion structure brings a lot of energy loss, which not only does great damage to the material, but also cannot effectively use the material.

The tendons of animals are born to do stretching exercises, and the skin of animals is mainly stretched and stretched. If they must be twisted together, their structural fibers must be broken quickly.

Therefore, in order to adapt to the torsion structure and convert the torsion into elastic force, the mechanical structure must become complicated.

But at the same time, due to the problem of materials, the volume of the equipment has to be made too large, so that it cannot be used as an individual weapon. This is what is called ineffective weight in the industrial field.

However, the crossbows inherited from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States in the Han Dynasty only had a few parts such as the bow arm and the crossbow machine. Under the simple and rough conditions, not only the arm crossbows for cavalry, but also the kicking crossbows for infantry can also be made. , or even zoomed in a bit, is the bed crossbow.

The most important thing is Wangshan, which is a primitive aiming device, which can further enhance the shooting accuracy of the crossbow.

The size is random, the structure is simple, the application is extensive, the material performance is excellent, the ergonomics is good, and the maneuverability is strong. This is an advanced machine!

So Liu Ying looked at Han Xin, and then said:

"Then I can understand it that way."

"That is to say, if Antiochus III's tricks are less, let the heavy infantry face the enemy head-on, break through the formation with crossbows, and then the armored cavalry circle around from the flanks, and the battle will be considered a victory?"

"Yes!" Han Xin nodded heavily, but then shook his head: "But this is His Majesty's style of play, not Antiochus III's style of play."

Anyway, you nailed him to the pillar of shame... Liu Ying smiled silently:
"In that case, I would have written him an instruction manual when I knew I was buying weapons and equipment for him..."

"Hey, there is really such a possibility!"

Wu She's eyes lit up: "What Your Majesty said, could it be the kind of telegraph that can transmit sound across thousands of miles?"

Liu Ying nodded:

"Exactly."

"Didn't you sign a treaty with the prince of Sunga on the permanent lease of the Ganges Estuary and many other ports? The pontoon bridge company sent out to rebuild the port carried a telegraph, not just them. Second officials, many of them were also appointed as interview envoys, and went to the Southeast Asian countries to act as envoys for contact, and they also have telegraphs in their hands!"

"If my predictions are correct, the cargo ship that transported the supplies to build the settlement on the Isle of No Flow should have already arrived at its destination." (Note 1)

"That is to say, I can pass the latest order to Wuliu Island when I wait until the hour of Chen, and then ask them to notify the group of overseas Jiazhan Monopoly to see if there are any mid-level and above officers who know how to command operations, try to Get the command from Antiochus III, or become his staff, and help him use our weapons and armor correctly!"

Han Xin frowned and asked, "Why do we have to wait until the hour of Chen? Isn't it possible now? You must know that the military situation is like a fire. If there is a delay and the Seleucids are defeated, the tentacles of the Romans will quickly extend to the east!"

Wu She shook his head:
"This is why the Marquis of Huaiyin is too worried. Seleucus is a big country after all. Centipedes are dead but not stiff. Even if they are defeated several times, they will not be able to subjugate the country. Besides, the old enemy of the Romans is the barbarians living in their north. In the final analysis, the Ryuku war was actually provoked by Seleuku..."

"So, as long as Seleucus is unable to interfere in the war between the Romans and the Greeks, Rome will immediately withdraw its troops!"

Only then did Han Xin let go of his worries, and turned to look at Liu Ying, waiting for him to answer another question for him.

"It's very simple." Liu Ying said with a smile: "After leaving the country of Han, there was no power station. If the telegraph wanted to work, it needed an external hand-operated generator, so it was agreed to turn it on at a time to facilitate the transmission and reception of information. "

"Anyway, the accuracy of today's clocks is actually not bad. One hour is enough to complete the transmission and reception of messages."

Han Xin nodded: "Then the drafting of this instruction manual may as well be written by the minister!"

Liu Ying stretched her waist and yawned continuously: "I don't dare to listen to what I want. But when you write, try to write in a simple way, lest others can't understand..."

Han Xin nodded again, with a bit of embarrassment flashing across his face: "I understand..."

Liu Ying looked at Wu She:

"The rest is up to fate. If Antiochus III listens to us, it will not be difficult to defend our home and country, and we can also advertise our weapons and equipment, so that more people will buy our products."

"And it doesn't matter if he doesn't listen to us. After suffering a big loss, he will definitely devote more attention to building national defense, and then he will have to find us to buy more weapons and equipment!"

"Anyway, after two years of continuous shipment of steel and coal from overseas, we have excess production capacity here, and we need overseas markets to digest the many steel products!"

"What your majesty said is true." Wu She said flatteringly, "no wonder your majesty ordered his ministers to sign more business alliances when they went on missions thousands of miles away. Not enough!"

Liu Ying shook her head with a smile and said:

"Yes, but it's not to dump excess capacity, but to increase productivity for them, so that they can become well-fed from poverty."

"The sages once said that if you are poor, you will be good for yourself, and if you are rich, you will benefit the world!"

"Now that the Han Kingdom is rising like the sun, it is extremely strong and powerful, and it should take up the mission entrusted to you and me by God, so that all people in the world can escape from ignorance and have enough food and clothing!"

Wu She straightened his clothes and paid homage: "Your Majesty was not born in the sky, and eternity is like a long night! It is truly a blessing for the world and all peoples to have Your Majesty!"

Flatterer...Han Xin curled his lips and wrote at his desk.

Cool... Liu Ying tried her best to make herself expressionless.

After all, he knew very well that the so-called increase in productivity was actually a cover, just to make those people rich, because only when they became rich would they have extra money to consume the industrial products of the Han Kingdom.

The market will be positive and healthy.

On the contrary, everyone is poor and living a tight life, so how can they be willing to spend money?

So the concept of capitalism is sometimes a little bit more progressive than the feudal serfdom system...

Liu Ying cleared her throat: "Okay, anyway, I've said everything I need to say. Mr. Shan Dao has worked hard all the way, so let's go home and rest. In ten days' time, it will be my wedding day. Come and have a glass of wedding wine!"

Wu She cupped his hands again and bowed down: "I obey the order!"

....................................

Although it was autumn at this time, after one night, the entire Chang'an City turned into a sea of ​​flowers.

The street trees with withered leaves are full of paper-cut flowers made by skilled craftsmen, and even the telephone poles and street lamps on both sides of the road are full of colorful silk flowers.

Today is the day when Liu Ying will hold a big wedding. Whether it is the royal family or the king of Yan, money is the least scarce thing. Naturally, this wedding will be held without any stinginess.

Especially Lu Wan, who was still discussing with Liu Bang frequently a few days ago, saying that she would bring Lu Yu back to Fengyi or Yan Kingdom, and then marry in Chang'an City all the way, becoming the second son of the Han Empire in the admiration of thousands of people. a queen!

It's just that his advice was ignored by everyone.

After all, everyone knows that this is just a daughter slave who wants to keep her precious daughter by her side for a few more days...

Therefore, at the auspicious time calculated by Taibu, Lu Yu set off from Yanwang Mansion in the south of Chang'an City in a luxuriously decorated carriage.

However, the wedding convoy did not drive to Chang'an City, but to the Taimiao.

The queen is an existence on an equal footing with the emperor, and she is the official wife. Naturally, she has to report to the ancestors, so that the ancestors and ancestors can see what the eldest son's daughter-in-law looks like.

Therefore, in the Taimiao, Liu Ying wore the auspicious clothes carefully prepared by Lu Zhi, panting and eager to wear.

Without him, too heavy...

There are nine layers inside and outside the whole set of auspicious clothes. Although each layer is not thick, it cannot stand layer upon layer. On the coat stretched over 12 meters, several catties of gold are used up for the gold thread alone. The most terrible thing is that layer. The long strings of jade ornaments used to hold down the clothes and prevent them from moving around weighed more than ten catties!
Moreover, there are crowns and sabers...

Fortunately, this is only once in this life... Liu Ying shook her head, shedding tears of bitterness for herself, and at the same time she began to feel relieved.

Do not suffer from widowhood but suffer from inequity.

He is full of cumbersome things. As a queen, Lu Yu will only have more cumbersome things than him, not less!

After all, his clothes were mostly embroidered with gold thread, while the queen's auspicious clothes had patterns made of tiny gemstones and pearls!
So, just taking advantage of this wedding night...Liu Ying suddenly became happy.

After all, I'm too familiar with it, so it's hard to start...

After a while, Zhonghe Shaole sounded outside the Taimiao, which indicated that the wedding convoy had arrived.

So Liu Ying went forward, but she did not take Lu Yu off the float, but quietly waited for the visitor to finish reading the canonized edict full of paper, and the ceremony officer granted Lu Yu the golden book, Campbell.

....................................

Changle Palace, Changqiu Palace.

Because Lu Pheasant lived in Jiaofang Hall of Weiyang Palace, Lu Yu could only live in Changqiu Hall of Changle Palace.

As night fell, the lengthy etiquette that lasted the whole day finally came to an end. Despite Liu Ying's apparent reluctance, she honestly walked into the bedroom that had been idle for a long time.

"Brother Emperor..."

Seeing him walk in, Lu Yu, who had been quiet in front of people all day, suddenly ran over, holding a piece of chestnut cake in his hand: "Are you hungry? Here you eat!"

This was the first time Liu Ying had time to look at Lu Yu's appearance.

Not amazing, but full of shock.

It's not about her appearance, but about Lu Yu's makeup at the moment. Her face is covered with a thick layer of powder, white, but she has two blobs of obvious blush on her cheeks. She looks like one Porcelain dolls are fine during the day, but now that the red candles are shining brightly, they look a little perverted...

"Hey... what kind of dress is this? It's so ugly, go wash it! Then change your clothes, isn't it heavy..." Liu Ying took the chestnut cake and ate it while commanding.

Lu Yu pouted: "But mother said it's pretty!"

Liu Ying frowned: "No way, Queen Yan's aesthetics has always been normal..."

"It's not my mother!" Lu Yu shook her head, but her upbringing made her head shake a lot at this moment, but the steps on her head did not shake wildly: "It's your mother, the Empress. "

Liu Ying put her hand on her forehead and pointed to the washroom behind the screen: "Go and wash... the little girl is the most beautiful when she is clean and elegant!"

"Really?" Lu Yu bounced away happily, muttering in a low voice: "Brother Emperor, actually, I don't like this kind of dress either, it's too tiring, I started using mung bean powder last night , face powder and flour, then use honey and flower petals to make a paste and wash, and finally apply a layer of suet and jasmine, and then apply face powder, eyeliner, eye shadow, green eyebrows, and red lips... ..."

But in her thoughts, Liu Ying's eyes gradually widened.

The reason is simple. Behind the screen, the lights are on, and a slender figure can be clearly seen.

I saw the incomparably clear and beautiful figure gently tugging on the belt, the long skirt floated to the ground, the tall and dignified neck, the concave and slender waist, the slender and straight thighs, and the breasts with the jade bowl turned upside down were all reflected on the screen. Up, tantalizing.

Then she saw that she had changed into a small dress and a gauze dress, and seemed to want to change a pair of shoes, so she bent down and fiddled with it a few times, and her graceful and colorful figure swayed on the screen, swaying Liu Ying's heart was also in a mess, and suddenly became dizzy.

When Liu Ying was in a mess, she saw that beautiful figure unscrew the water pipe and bend down again. Amid the sound of rushing water, the shadow on the screen became more and more breathtaking.

Then, there was a sound of heavy footsteps.

Immediately afterwards, there was a somewhat surprised female voice.

"Brother Emperor, do you want to wash your face too?"

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuah, you still have chestnut cake in your mouth, it smells so good...uh, it's not allowed there...it's not allowed..."

..............................

Outside Chang'an City, Prince Yan's Mansion.

In the dead of night, Yu Ji, who was humming a ditty, walked into the bedroom in a good mood, a little surprised at the black lights and blind lights here.

"Huh? Why don't you turn on the lights?"

Yu Ji turned on the light and saw Lu Wan lying motionless on the bed, she sat down curiously: "You came back so early? I thought you were going to have a drink with Liu Ji..."

As she spoke, she pulled off the quilt that Lu Wan covered her head, and then she leaned forward and back with a smile.

"Hahaha……"

Lu Wan burst into tears, choking with sobs: "Don't laugh... that brat must be doing whatever he wants right now!"

Note 1: The Arabian Peninsula is called the Land Without Flows because it has no rivers.

(End of this chapter)