Hengdao Sixteen Kingdoms

Chapter 484
In the Bronze Bird Garden, twelve cavalrymen lined up, majestic and majestic.

The sharp spears stabbed into the sky, the bright armor shone brightly in the spring sun, and each wore a new type of ring-headed sword at their waists.

The armored war horses become even more ferocious. In addition to stirrups and saddles, each war horse is also equipped with horseshoes to increase negative gravity.

After so many years of investment, the iron workshop has changed from what it used to be. The weapons are getting sharper and the armor is getting stronger.

Under the reward, there must be a brave man.

When the Literature Museum searched for books from all over the world, it found the "Inscription on the Sword" written by Wang Can, the seventh son of Jian'an: "The yin and yang are in harmony, and the weapons are prepared, and the various colors and agents are used to test the turbid and clear; the folds have been poured, and the texture and image have been presented. The attached anti-carrying charm is soothing and out of shape.

We also collected the "Seven Lives" written by Zhang Xie of the Western Jin Dynasty: More than a sheep's head was sold, and it was forged with more protatinium.

The pin is pig iron, the smelting is smelting, thousands of fertilizations are made; the vertebrae are prosperous and the vertebrae are flying, and the charcoal is flying and low, which almost sums up all the crafts.

Comparing the two, the old blacksmiths reproduced the steel filling method that had appeared in the late Han Dynasty and improved the quenching process.

The steelmaking efficiency and quality of the ironworks have been greatly improved.

Five old blacksmiths were directly given the title of Da Shang Zao. Each was rewarded with [-] yuan in cash, a mansion in Yecheng, [-] acres of fertile land, and their descendants were admitted to the Shangwu Hall.

All craftsmen involved in forging are rewarded heavily.

The two major ironworks in Xingyang and Shanyang worked day and night to cast steel using the steel pouring method.

If the Han Dynasty entered the Iron Age, then Liang Guo officially entered the Steel Age with one foot.

These twelve horsemen were the result.

Powerful and domineering, it seems that he is ready to sweep thousands of armies and kill generals and raise the flag at any moment!
Li Yue remembered that the Sixteen Kingdoms, Southern and Northern Dynasties era seemed to have entered a stage of great development of weapons in history. Heavy cavalry, long spears, and heavy armor all appeared on the stage of history during this era, and new tactics also emerged one after another.

It is very different from the Qin and Han Dynasties.

More than 200 years of war have made the soldiers more and more elite.

"My son, is he strong enough?" Li Yue was quite proud, recalling the days when he couldn't even eat enough on Black Cloud Mountain, it seemed like the next day.

"Strong armor and sharp soldiers, high morale!" Wang Meng also praised.

Cui Hong, who was accompanying him, also looked surprised.

"From today on, all craftsmen will be registered as craftsmen, divided into twelve grades, and will be paid a monthly salary. Those who create new things and improve their craftsmanship will be rewarded with military merit! Those with craftsman status will show that they do not want to be officials!"

To attract more people to join technology, the status of craftsmen must be improved.

This year's Heavenly Union and Heavenly Opportunity were finally not in vain. What pleased Li Yue most was that the interaction between the Literature Museum and Tiefang was completely led by the Ministry of Industry.

"I suggest that confidentiality be kept strictly confidential. Anyone who participates in the steel pouring method must be controlled and contact with outsiders is strictly prohibited. The Merchant Department must also supervise those who resell steel!" Cui Hong said with a cupped hand.

"You are right. The school affairs office may be keeping an eye on the two ironworks to prevent the skills from being leaked!" Li Yue praised.

"I'll do it now!" Cui Hong has become much more capable since he returned to Yecheng.

However, although there is new equipment, Li Yue does not intend to use it now. Firstly, it cannot be used. Secondly, the production has not kept up and it cannot be equipped on a large scale.

To deal with Huan Wen, these things are not needed yet.

"Your Majesty...asks for 20 stone grains, [-] iron armors, [-] horse armors, and [-] swords, spears, bows and crossbows on behalf of the country..." Liu Ying was too embarrassed to speak.

As soon as the equipment came out, Tuoba Shi Yijian came to beg for food.

Wang Meng laughed loudly, "The acting master Tuoba Shi Yijian is a wonderful man!"

Li Yue also laughed dryly, "Murong Chui has already sent out troops, but he hasn't moved yet. This is blackmailing me. He has learned a lot from me."

"With Murong Chui alone, I'm afraid it will be difficult to contain Fu Jian." Liu Ying cupped his hands and said.Murong Chui had less than [-] troops, so it was difficult for him to pose a threat, and it was impossible for Murong Chui to exert all his strength. As long as Fu Jian was not stupid, he would have known that these were his minions.

"Give him [-] stones of grain, [-] leather armor, [-] horse armor, [-] old swords, spears, bows and crossbows each. Then send someone to tell him, enough is enough. If he doesn't want Henan, I will let others go!"

Good intentions are regarded as the liver and lungs of a donkey, and no chance is given to him. The bastard in Henan wants people and livestock.

Murong Chui would have thanked him profusely, but Tuoba Shi Yijian started haggling, really treating himself like a green onion.

"When I take care of Huan Wen, I will take care of him again."

If you don't want to be a dog, then be a fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered.

I was planning to attack him last year, but missed it for various reasons. After defeating Huan Wen this time, I must fight him.

"Wei!" Liu Ying backed away.

"Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind!" Li Yue raised his head and looked at the sky. Winter is gone and spring is coming.

Jiangdong was still dilly-dallying as always, clamoring for a "Northern Expedition", but there was heavy thunder and little rain, and there was no movement.

However, the Liang-Jin war was imminent and had to be launched.

After Huan Wen implemented Gengxu Tujuan, his reputation and power reached their peak, and all he needed was a military exploit.

"Yuan Shao did great things but cherished his life, but Huan Wen did great things but cherished his reputation. Since he has great power both internally and externally, why bother? Just follow the example of Sima Shi and ignore the Jin family!" Wang Meng really dared to say anything.

If he was not from a commoner family, if Li Yue was not a time traveler, he would definitely break out in a cold sweat. He is too familiar with the tricks of powerful ministers.

But from another perspective, Wang Meng dared to be so frank in front of Li Yue, which shows that there is great trust between the monarch and his ministers.

When Huan Wen was on his northern expedition to Guanzhong, Wang Meng happily went to seek refuge with him. After talking with Huan Wen for many days, he understood his character well.

The handle of the knife is already in my hand, but I always hesitate.

Even if the Northern Expedition succeeds, can the Sima family abdicate honestly?

In the end, it still has to be solved with a knife.

The Sima family also relied on the Gaoping Ling incident to rise to power.

"Huan Wen, the temperament of a famous scholar." Li Yue also observed Huan Wen for a long time. He was a mess in Jiangdong. He usually drank Wushisan when he had nothing to do, and he was dissolute. His brain circuit was somewhat abnormal.

The previous Yu Liang, Yu Yi, Chu Pei, Yin Hao, Xie Shang, and Chen Kui were all like this. They were all burned out and still fighting among themselves. They refused to swallow the meat that God threw into their mouths, forcing Zhang to rebel. Encountered, and forced Yao Xiang to rebel...

The circle determines the pattern.

Huan Wen has been at odds with Jiang Dong all his life. If he had a long-term vision, I'm afraid the world would be in a different situation now.

"Your Majesty, Jiangdong has sent troops!" Lu Qing ran over with surprise in his voice.

The twelve fine knights were all overjoyed when they heard this.

"Huan Wen has led [-] elite troops from Jing and Xiang, advancing by land and water, and has entered Ruxukou!" Lu Qing bowed in front of him.

It’s still the same old routine since the Three Kingdoms. If Jiangdong wants to make the Northern Expedition, Hefei must be pulled out!
"It's finally here." Li Yue has been waiting for too long.

Wang Meng's eyes were as sharp as a knife, "Who is the right person in the world will be determined in this battle!"

Li Yue looked at the high-spirited cavalry in front of him with great pride in his heart, "Then, Jinglue will capture Nanyang for me, and I will sweep across Jianghuai!"

"Wei!" Wang Meng put away the smile on his face and bowed his hands in an unusually serious manner.

(End of this chapter)