A Millennium Aristocratic Family Starting from the Shang Dynasty

Chapter 41 Ouye and Ram

The kingdoms of Bangzhou and the barbarians fought against the barbarians, and the barbarians in the Huai country also began to invade the cities.It's just that Huai State has strangled and annexed the Huaiyi and Dongyi tribes since its founding.

After several battles, the Huai State successfully defeated most of the Huaiyi and Dongyi.

After the Huai State annexed the Han State, the bronze wares made great progress.In the past, Huai State only had King Wen Jiuding, and there were very few other ritual vessels.

After Wang Lin ordered the casting of ritual vessels, the number of ritual vessels in Huai State began to increase rapidly, and even Wang Lin had someone cast a bronze spear ritual vessel for him.

And also let people engrave on both sides of the bronze Ge, "Huai Duke is coming, as a yuan use."

In addition to this bronze dagger, after a year, the bronze sword forged by Han craftsmen was also delivered to Wang Lin.

Seeing this sword, Wang Lin was amazed at Han Kingdom's sword-making skills.Holding a sharp sword, Wang Lin slashed down on the wooden post in front of him with great force, and saw that the sharp sword swished, and cut the log into two sections. The cut of the round wooden post was as smooth as a mirror, without any burrs.

Looking at the sharp sword in his hand again, the blade was shining with cold light, without leaving any scars, anyone could tell that this bronze sword was a rare treasured sword.

Seeing such a sharp sword, Wang Lin was very happy. He looked at the craftsmen around him and said, "Who made this sword?"

Everyone looked at a middle-aged man with a dark face, and saw that his hands were rough and his figure was not tall, but his eyes were piercing.I saw him take a step forward and said respectfully: "Return to your lord, my servant once forged a sword for the Marquis of Han, and this sword was forged by my servant!"

"What's your name? Do you have a surname?" Wang Lin asked with a smile.

"My lord, my servant's name is Ou, and I never had a surname!" The middle-aged man said respectfully.

Wang Lin put away the sword and said with a smile, "Such a sword-making technique is called a divine skill. Since your name is Ou and you are proficient in metallurgy, your surname should be Ouye."

"Ou Ye's surname begins with you!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me my surname!" The middle-aged man who just got his surname paid homage excitedly.

"In addition, give ten liang of gold and ten households in the city of food! Do it for the master!"

Hearing Wang Lin's award, the craftsmen around immediately showed envy.Most people in this era do not have a surname, or only have a surname but no surname.It can be said to be a very honorable thing to be given a surname by the emperor.What's more, in addition to bestowing surnames, there are also Shiyi.

It can be said that this Ou Ye directly passed from the commoner class to the nobleman through presenting the sword this time.

With the status of nobility, the descendants of one's own family will have a better way out.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Wang Lin was very satisfied.He gave Ou Ye a reward to tell these people that as long as you can make contributions, you can get what you want.

"My servant, Ou Ye, thank you for your kindness!" Ou Ye said excitedly.

Wang Lin put away the sword and left the craftsman happily.

Huai Palace.

Wei Ping, who had just returned from Handi, was playing a song at the front of the hall.

Although Handi has been annexed, in order to prevent the people who lost their rights and status from unrest, Wei Ping led an army to guard and suppress all rebels.

Weiping's management of Handi has achieved very good results. The local people have reclaimed a lot of wasteland, and the population has begun to recover. If it continues to develop, Handi will surpass the most prosperous period of Han in a few years.

"Wei Qing guarded the land of Han and made the people live in peace. He has made great achievements. He is worthy of being a lonely minister."

"I don't dare to take credit for it. The annexation of Han land is the credit of the king. The king planned strategies and made the army almost bloodless. As for the stability of the place, it is not the credit of the minister." Wei Ping respectfully said to Wang Lin.

Wang Lin was a little curious: "It's not Qing's credit for stabilizing the place, but who is it?"

"Your Majesty, I am about to recommend a great talent. It is with him that I can stabilize the place and restore prosperity to Han."Wei Ping said respectfully.

"Oh, really?" Wang Lin was surprised.The recovery speed of Han's land really surprised him. He thought it was Wei Qing's contribution, but he didn't expect it to be someone else.

"Don't dare to lie to your majesty, this person is Han Guoqing, Gongyang Xie."

"Since you are a great talent, please come to the hall!" Wang Lin said immediately.

"Come on!"

"Your Majesty, your servants are here!" The two attendants said respectfully.

"Go and bring Gongyang Jie. If you can be recommended by Wei Qing, you must be a great talent. Don't be rude!"

"Your servant obeys!" After the two saluted, they turned and left.

After a while, I saw two people walking in with a middle-aged man. This man looked ordinary, but he behaved generously, neither humble nor overbearing, obviously there was a gap in his chest.

Next, Wang Lin asked Gongyang Jie about some methods of governing the country, and Gongyang Jie answered them one by one, and also explained why he did so in earnest. After the replay was correct, Wang Lin nodded again and again, very satisfied.

"You have such a great talent, why have you never heard of it?" Wang Lin asked in surprise.

"Your Majesty is thirsty for talent, but not everyone is like that." Gongyang explained: "More often, mediocre people steal high positions, flattering villains run rampant in the world, talented people are suppressed and buried, and have no chance to go Display your talents, so your name will not be obvious!"

"I see!" Wang Lin nodded in agreement with his statement.

"When the emperor merged with Han, the ministers once offered advice to the Marquis of Han, asking him to open the treasury and distribute the grain to the people, but the Marquis of Han refused! Later, the nobles and officials sold grain at a high price and squeezed the people. Fleeing, there is a lot of grievances. I ask Hanhou to kill the nobles and officials who sell the grain at a high price, and then distribute the grain to the people, so that the people of the country will return to their hearts, and the Han country can continue, and the Hanhou will not allow it!"

"Your subject will know that Han Kingdom's destruction is a foregone conclusion."

"Looking at the siege of the city by the king's army, the army is well-organized, the soldiers broke the city in the first battle, the soldiers did not act recklessly, the military discipline was strict, and there was no crime in autumn. You immediately know that this is a teacher of benevolence and righteousness. With this teacher of benevolence and righteousness, Duke Huai must be the Lord of Britain I don't want to bury everything I have learned, so I came forward to stabilize the place." Gongyang Xie said respectfully.

Wang Lin heard Gongyang Jie's strategy. If Hanhou had really followed Gongyang Jie's method, even if Han Kingdom was destroyed in the end, the Huai army would suffer heavy casualties. More importantly, even if Han Kingdom was annexed, In the future, it will not be as stable as it is now, and many people will rebel by then.

"The Duke has such a great talent, but the Marquis of Han doesn't use it. He deserves to perish!" Wang Lin said with emotion, "I don't know if the Duke is willing to work for Gu? Gu would like to worship as Shangqing."

"I would like to do the work of a dog and a horse for you!" Gongyang explained.

Han Kingdom, the name of the ancient country, is famous for casting swords.The King Huai Sword, which is known as the best sword in the world, and the King Huai Ge, which are preserved in the National History Museum today, were made by famous craftsmen of the Han Kingdom and were donated by the royal family.Of these two bronze wares, one is a sacrificial vessel and the other is a weapon. The King Huai Ge uses hollow patterns of birds and animals. This Ge is unique in shape and extremely beautiful. It is a rare treasure. After more than 2000 years, it is still cold and sharp.These two bronze wares demonstrate the extraordinary craftsmanship and wisdom of the working people of our country. ——"Chinese History Eighth Grade Volume Two"

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