Chapter 174 Spring

The spring light is beautiful, and the earth is filled with life.

The water wheel is running, with water power as the hub. In the mill, the wheat harvested from Guanzhong last year is ground into flour, put into bags, and the bags are stacked, waiting to be transported to the warehouse.

In the cafeteria, as soon as the fresh noodles were cooked, a large number of Mohist disciples scrambled for them.

Mo Yuan stood aside and, together with Li Ji, maintained order in the cafeteria.

This is a busy season. Most of the infrastructure in the Mohist stronghold has been built and is waiting for spring planting.

Different from the lively scene on the side, in the large weapons workshop, a long sword with a chill is slowly coming out of the furnace, tempered by fire and heat.

Zhao Shuang came to the place where the finished products were placed and picked up one of the long swords.

No matter from the appearance or the sharpness of the sword, it can be said to be of top quality.

"Great Commander!"

Master Xu, the Mohist leader who came to guide the making of these weapons, came over from the stove. His upper body was naked and blackened by the fireworks. He washed his face with water and came over.

He came here to give guidance, but halfway through the guidance, he couldn't help but get started.

"How many have been made?"

"Following the Commander-in-Chief's instructions, we worked overnight and already have a thousand long swords."

Zhao Shuang nodded and said.

"Send this batch of swords out first."

Master Xu didn't have any objections, but there was some confusion on his face.

"Commander, whose noble family is this? He wants a thousand swords?"

"Qin Jun wants it."

Zhao Shuang's answer surprised Master Xu. His expression changed and his whole face froze.

"What does the Qin army want with these looks?"

"Let's fight!"

Zhao Shuang's casual answer made Master Xu even more confused.

However, Zhao Shuang ignored Master Xu's doubts, waved his hand, and gave instructions to the Mohist disciples behind him.

"I will load these weapons into trucks and send them to the Qin army today."

"promise!"

The sky is high and the clouds are light, in the Shanglin Garden.

The soldiers were stationed in the guard, and Jun Chengyu of Chang'an took the weapons purchased from Nanjun and other places to test the quality of them.

Cheng Xi was born with courage. He held a long sword in his hand and swung it with all his strength. A log was cut into two pieces by the sword.

As the commander-in-chief of the army that conquered Zhao this time, he personally intervened in the affairs of his superiors and subordinates from the beginning.

The army set off, with a force of one hundred thousand, spending thousands of gold every day, and the things they used, from horses and chariots to armor and weapons to paint, oil, leather, leather and even sauces, salt and other dietary condiments, were equivalent to each other. Cumbersome.

Qin State has long had a military and political logistics system to ensure all this. However, Cheng Xi added an additional inspection procedure.

"What a sword!"

Cheng Yu raised the blade of his sword, blew on the stained fibers, and asked the people around him.

"Where were these weapons purchased?"

"It was purchased from Nanjun by Zhao Shuang, the commander of the army, Hanyang Jun."

Zhao Shuang?

Cheng Yu didn't have a good impression of this name.

Zhao Shuang, the Lord of Hanyang, from his origin to the relationship between the DPRK and China, there was no doubt that he should get closer to him and Lord Changping, but instead he hooked up with Lu Buwei.

Even this position of Army Sima was recommended by Lu Buwei.

"Your Highness, General Fan Yuqi is here."

"Let him in!"

Fan Yuqi came on horseback. When he came to Chengxiu, he dismounted and walked.

"Your Highness, the three thousand infantry troops at Gaoling have been mobilized."

"Well done, General."

Lord Chang'an still respected Fan Yuqi, Lord Changping's subordinate.

"Your Highness, your newly customized sword has an extraordinary style. It must have been made by a famous master!"

Cheng Xi smiled and threw the sword away.

"These are a thousand long swords sent by Zhao Shuang for use by the army. Although the price is three times more expensive, they are all top quality."

Fan Yuqi was shocked and was about to say something when he saw Cheng Yu's face showing joy.

"With such good soldiers, the attack on Zhao will definitely go more smoothly."

Fan Yuqi looked at Cheng Yu who was in high spirits and the people around him, but after all he didn't say any more.

"What did you say?"

When Fan Yuqi told Lord Changping about the scene he saw in Shanglin Garden, the other party looked angry.

"Your Majesty, I checked it out afterwards. The weapons sent by Lord Hanyang are all well-made and of the highest quality. If they are fighting in the rivers and lakes, or if they are decorated by nobles, they are indeed good weapons. But when leading troops to fight, where is the use of long swords? ?”

Lord Changping had anger in his eyes and slapped the table with his hand.

"What exactly does Zhao Shuang want to do!"

Changping Jun looked at Fan Yuqi and asked.

"Why didn't you remonstrate in the first place?"

"The general wanted to remonstrate, but His Highness was very happy at the time and there were others around. The general was afraid of hurting His Highness' face, so he forbeared."

Fan Yuqi paused, some words stuck in his throat. Seeing this, Lord Changping waved his hand.

"what do you want to say?"

"Mr. Hanyang, is he being deceived because of his youth and ignorance, or does he have other motives?"

"Young and ignorant?" Chang Pingjun sneered, "If he were young and ignorant, there would be no sensible people in this world!"

"Then Your Majesty, is Lord Hanyang trying to deceive Lord Chang'an into not knowing much about military affairs, and is he deliberately trying to fool him with some pretense?"

"It would be great if Zhao Shuang just wanted to make some money."

Changping Jun sighed, a feeling of worry came over his heart, and he looked a little tired.

"After all, Lord Chang'an is young and has not yet reached the crown. Now he is the commander-in-chief of an army. Everyone who is attached to him wants to take advantage of him. He has been extremely brave and intelligent since he was a child. He fights ruthlessly and fights with power. Proficient in everything. But this kind of marching and fighting requires more than just strength and intelligence. It also needs training."

Chang Pingjun touched his beard and sighed.

"There may be people in this world who are born to fight, but I have never seen them."

"Chang'an Jun has stood at a height that is difficult for ordinary people to reach since he was a child. He is a born king. Therefore, he cannot see the darkness and the desires of ants. Bravery and intelligence will instead magnify this fatal weakness and allow others to take advantage of it. .”

"What do you mean, Your Majesty?"

"Zhao Shuang, isn't this coming? And Lu Buwei behind this has even more sinister intentions."

Mr. Changping shook his head, looking a little tired.

If some things are kept in the dark, no matter how many waves surge in them, they won't have much impact. But once it turns to the bright side and there is a lot of noise, the impact will be different.

"His Highness's purpose in attacking Zhao this time was to establish prestige in the army, but His Highness thought it was simple after all!"

"In the name of the general, you order Zhao Shuang not to purchase these long swords, and only allow him to purchase standard swords. In addition, you have to personally handle all logistics supplies and be careful to prevent mistakes. After the Beginning of Summer, the army will set off, and there is no room for it. There is a loss.”

"I will finally understand!"