The Six Arts of the Gentleman in the Bright Moon of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 667 Bingzhou Industrial Chain [Subscription*Monthly Ticket Request]

This memorial clearly shows the specific configuration and deployment of Bingzhou's upcoming military exercises in the north, which is impossible to be falsified.

Therefore, Ying Zheng did not doubt the authenticity of this memorial.

That is, both Qin and Bing deployed some troops in Beidi County, and then conducted joint military exercises to show to the princes.

"This... military exercise can be continued." Ying Zheng suddenly thought of it.

In that era, there was no mechanism for military exercises. After the publication of "The Art of War", the most important affairs of a country were war and sacrifice.

It also made the army an event of the same level as ancestor worship, and few people dared to use the army to perform such a trivial thing.

Especially after King You of Zhou set fire to the city walls to trick the princes.

Although there were similar battles between the two sides when training the new troops, it was also an exercise within the organization. This was the first time for a national-level exercise like this.

Therefore, Yan Yan was not worried at all that other princes would not believe him.

After getting paid, you have to work. Otherwise, how can you explain to other countries?

But Ying Zheng saw more. The Bingzhou cavalry was undoubtedly the best in the world. The Qin State had never fought against such cavalry, let alone had no way to restrain it. Therefore, if they could conduct confrontation drills with the Bingzhou cavalry, it would be an important step in improving the Qin State's combat effectiveness.

As for not being able to beat them, why don’t you practice more?
If you really can’t beat them, then just steal their skills!

If you can't beat them, just join them. What's there to be ashamed of?

Yan Yan looked at Ying Zheng with some surprise. He didn't expect Ying Zheng to say that.

However, military exercises can indeed become a normal practice.

After all, a country will always be strong, and forgetting war will lead to danger.

If there is no opponent, we will just remain stagnant.

Thinking of this, Yan Yan nodded in approval.

The only country in the world that can fight against Bingzhou is Qin.

Only when both sides are wary of each other can the two countries coexist peacefully.

"What are Bingzhou's plans next?" Ying Zheng still asked about Bingzhou's state affairs.

"Build high walls and store up grain!" Yan Yan said calmly, "With so many new counties established, Bingzhou is under a lot of pressure."

Ying Zheng fell silent as he looked at the vast territory of Bingzhou, which was as large as all the princes in the Central Plains combined.

However, it was precisely because Bingzhou was so large that the Qin State was able to annex other princes with peace of mind.

The large territory also meant that Bingzhou could only recuperate and stabilize its internal affairs in a short period of time, especially with so many grassland kings surrendering, Bingzhou was very busy.

"You didn't do this on purpose because you didn't want to go to war with Qin, did you?"

Ying Zheng suddenly thought of it.

If not, when Qin went to war with the other states, it would inevitably be dragged into it.

Even if Yan Yan didn't want to, he still needed to find a reason to shut up the ministers.

It just so happens that Bingzhou has conquered a large territory, but it is not even internally stable. How can it have the energy to interfere in the affairs of other princes?

"That's about right. So are these 100,000 shi of food and fodder worth it?" Yan Yan asked with a smile.

"Worth it, very worth it!" Ying Zheng nodded.

Anyone would be willing to exchange 100,000 grains for Bingzhou's neutrality.

"Let's go. I'll take you to visit Bingzhou Liulichang and the military workshop!" Yan Yan stood up.

The Mohist industry was too big. Bingzhou and Qin were their bases. Almost all large-scale workshops were participated by the Mohists. Therefore, even if Bingzhou kept it a secret, Qin would be able to get the corresponding technology if it really wanted to know.

What's more, Bingzhou has never kept any deep secrets on this matter.

Ying Zheng nodded. In fact, he also wanted to know how Bingzhou could produce so many weapons in just a few years and almost become the world's number one arms supplier.

The Mohist school, which had almost starved to death before, almost thrived again after arriving in Bingzhou.

Both the Mohist disciples and the industrial chain are now more prosperous than at their peak.

After the Mohist school established Jing Ke as the only successor, it seemed that they had opened up their Ren and Du meridians and carried out various reforms internally.

The first step is to separate mechanical skills, martial arts and theory.

Those who study mechanical arts specialize in studying mechanical arts, those who practice martial arts specialize in martial arts, and those who study Mohist theory specialize in theoretical research.

Therefore, he specially received talents from all over the world, taught craftsmen from all over the world, established the Mohist Workshop, and gathered all the craftsmen in the world.

The martial arts disciples specialize in martial arts, and in their spare time they set up the Mohist Security Guard Pavilion, which provides transportation of bulk commodities to major chambers of commerce, and is responsible for the security of important members of the major chambers of commerce, including dignitaries from various countries.

Theoretical disciples established the Mohist Research Institute, which is specifically responsible for research on advanced technologies and Mohist theories.

The separation of the three also led to the development of a highly professional industrial chain including the Mohist Chamber of Commerce, the Mohist Escort Agency, the Mohist Security Guard Pavilion, etc.

Bingzhou Liuli Workshop is one of the industries with the largest revenue under the control of the Mohist Chamber of Commerce, followed by Bingzhou Military Workshop.

"His Majesty!"

With the arrival of Yan Yan, the person in charge of Liulichang also took the initiative to come out to greet him. After the title of emperor was established, everyone's address to Yan Yan changed from Your Majesty to His Majesty.

"Take me to have a look!" Yan Yan did not reveal Ying Zheng's identity and signaled the person in charge to lead the way.

The person in charge of Liulifang nodded.

Liulifang is not only the pillar industry of Mohism, but also one of the important sources of revenue for Bingzhou’s treasury.

Not only did Mohist leaders often come here, but court ministers also often came here, so the people in charge had gotten used to it.

"It turns out that the priceless colored glaze is actually made from sand!" Ying Zheng witnessed with his own eyes the process of turning the most ordinary sand into expensive colored glaze.

Especially after watching the molten lava being blown into various shapes in the hands of craftsmen, Ying Zheng had to admire the Mohist school's ingenious scientific research ideas.

After visiting the Liuli Workshop, Ying Zheng followed Yan Yan and went straight to the heavily guarded military workshop of the Mohist school.

Here, Ying Zheng finally understood why Bingzhou’s military strength could be greatly improved in just a few years and become the world’s largest arms supplier.

The military supervisor separated the production process according to steps and equipment. Each worker was only responsible for the production of one equipment component, which greatly improved production efficiency and made it easier to master.

The armor that was originally only produced by craftsmen from big countries has now become something that can be mass-produced.

The master craftsmen are only responsible for the final splicing process.

"The production line of the Israeli army workshop can produce 300 sets of armor every day, and the number of horse armor is less, only 100 sets."

The person in charge of the military workshop is not an ordinary person, but the Bingzhou Military Workshop Supervisor, Master Xu.

"So many!" Ying Zheng was surprised.

"It is only produced when there is demand. After all, armor is very expensive and the Military Works Supervisor does not produce it every day."

Although Master Xu didn't know who Ying Zheng was, he could probably guess it since he was accompanied by Yan Yan in person, so he didn't say too much.

"So, someone has recently asked Bingzhou to purchase a large amount of military equipment and armor?" Ying Zheng still analyzed something from Master Xu's words.

(End of this chapter)