Alien King

Chapter 3 The Royal Union
Hearing that Ye Tian has a way to defend against the enemy, several military staff officers looked sideways at Ye Tian, ​​with disdain in their eyes.

A scholar who doesn't know where he came from and has never fought a war, how can he defend against the enemy.

Minister of Military Affairs Lin Chengzhou just narrowed his eyes slightly and ignored it.

"I just heard from my colleagues in the Military Affairs Council that the only advantage of the Eka longbow is its long range. If there is a weapon with a longer range, it can suppress the Eka longbow." Ye Tian said slowly.

All the ministers of the Military Affairs Academy couldn't help laughing "Pu Pu", isn't this nonsense?If there is a weapon with a range beyond the Eka longbow, of course it can restrain the opponent.

The emperor also frowned slightly, what Ye Tian said was indeed too simple.

Yang Anting, a staff officer of the Military Affairs Council, said: "The problem is that with the raw materials available in our country, no bow and arrow with a longer range can be manufactured anyway."

"The key is not the raw materials, but the technology and manufacturing process." Ye Tian said.

Everyone was taken aback for a moment, technology and manufacturing process?
"I wonder if you've heard of something called a 'crossbow'?" Ye Tian asked.

"The handle of a crossbow is like a human arm, and the hook is like a tooth. When the arrow is hooked, it can shoot 300 meters." Shang Chongde, director of the military equipment department of the Military Affairs Academy, said eloquently.

"But the crossbow has many disadvantages," Shang Chongde continued: "First, the cost of the crossbow is relatively high. If there is a large amount of equipment, the military expenditure will be astronomical. Second, the crossbow is heavier than the bow, which is not conducive to long-term carrying. Thirdly, the arrows on the crossbow are slow and the rate of fire is not as good as that of the bow. Fourthly, even the bed crossbow with the longest range has a range of only 400 meters, which is almost the same as the Eka longbow. In battle, it still has no advantage ” Shang Chongde is obviously quite familiar with bows and crossbows, and clearly explained the disadvantages of crossbows.

Ye Tian was a little embarrassed, so he had to say: "I know a thing or two about weapon manufacturing, please give me a few days, so that I can come up with a long-range, fast-firing, easy-to-carry, low-cost weapon that can restrain Eka. A crossbow with a bow."

The officials of the Military Affairs Academy seemed to look at Ye Tian like a fool.

It has a long range, a fast rate of fire, is easy to carry, is cheap to manufacture, and can restrain the bow of the Eka. If such a crossbow can be made, the empire will be invincible.

Just as the emperor was about to persuade Ye Tian, ​​Lin Chengzhou, Minister of Military Affairs, suddenly said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Ye is very talented, and he must have unique skills in ordnance manufacturing. Please allow Mr. Ye to try it. If our army gets this crossbow, it will be worth it." Look down on the world and sweep away thousands of troops."

When the officials of the Military Affairs Academy heard Lin Chengzhou's words, they all had calculations in their minds. Master Lin's words dug a hole for Ye Tian. If Ye Tian couldn't make a crossbow, it would be a big joke.

The emperor sighed and asked again: "Ye Qing, are you sure?"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. I am willing to issue a military order. If you cannot produce this crossbow within seven days, I will let your Majesty do it." Ye Tian said firmly.

The emperor frowned again, this military order was not made casually, I wanted to protect him, but he didn't know my heart.

"Well, you will do your best, if you can't make it, you don't have to force it." The emperor said.

"Your Majesty," Qin Ruhua, the minister of state affairs who had been silent for a long time, finally said, "The soldiers of Beilao Pass are fighting bloody battles. I can't wait in the rear and do nothing all the time. Since Lord Ye has issued a military order, after seven days, if it is not valid Weapons that restrain the Eka longbow should be punished by military law."

Everyone was shocked, Qin Xiang wanted to put Ye Tian to death.It is strange to say that Lin Chengzhou and Qin Ruhua, who have always been rivals, are standing on the same front today and jointly deal with Ye Tian.

Lin Chengzhou still squinted his eyes, but the counselors of the Military Academy standing on the left and right expressed their support one by one.

All of a sudden, there was a sound of "secondary proposal" in the court hall.

The emperor was a little displeased, but with a heavy "hum", he announced his retirement.But everyone knew that Ye Tian had offended Prime Minister Qin and General Lin, and he was afraid that he would die in an ugly way, and they didn't know how long he could stand on top of the court.

Walking out of the gate of Qinzheng Hall, Ye Tian felt slightly dizzy looking at the bright sun above his head.A voice suddenly came from the side: "Master Ye, your courage is commendable, but your strategy is not right."

Turning around, he saw an old man with silver hair.

The old man made a salute: "I am Song Yuzhe, the head of the Imperial Household Office and the president of the Royal Trade Union."

"Oh, so it's Mr. Song." Ye Tian hurriedly returned a salute.

Song Yuzhe smiled slightly, looked at Ye Tian with anticipation, and said, "Just now in the court, Master Ye said that the key to making bows and crossbows is not the raw materials, but the technology and manufacturing process. Dare I ask Ye Tian?" My lord, how can this technology and manufacturing process be improved, please teach me, Lord Ye."

Ye Tian said humbly: "Sir Song is too modest. I just had an idea just now, but this idea needs a lot of experimental confirmation before it can be put into practice. Right now, I am just a courtier temporarily living in the palace, with no one in my hands. , right now I’m at a loss in my heart, unable to make a move.”

"Master Ye, don't be anxious. The Royal Trade Union is just beside the Yuhu Lake in the north of the Forbidden City. There are many craftsmen and workshops there. Almost all the weapons in the army are produced by the Royal Trade Union. Why don't we go there and slowly confirm your thoughts? .” Song Yuzhe said with a smile.

Ye Tian was overjoyed, as if he had finally found an organization.This royal trade union is simply the weapons and equipment group from the previous life.

"Wait for me to ask the emperor for instructions, and report to Mr. Song." Ye Tian said.

Ye Tian bid farewell to Song Yuzhe and hurried to the imperial study.The guards on duty went in to report, and the emperor sent Ye Tian to see him.

As soon as they met, the emperor's face showed a trace of complaint: "Ye Qing, this military order was not issued casually. Qin Ruhua and Lin Chengzhou will be dealt with by military law. Do you know how serious military law is?"

Ye Tian was a little embarrassed, coughed a few times, and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern, but I do have an idea, but it needs conditions to realize it."

"What condition? As long as I can meet it, I will accept it."

"I want to go to the Royal Trade Union."

Frowning, the emperor thought about it for a while, and then he was relieved: "The manufacture of bows and crossbows requires highly skilled craftsmen, as well as workshops and equipment. It is suitable for you to go there." After a pause, the emperor said again : "Although you participate in politics and deliberations now, you have no name and no role. I have to give you a position."

Having said that, the emperor turned his head, and said to Eunuch Li who was on the sidelines: "Decree, seal Ye Qing as the vice president of the Royal Trade Union, from the official to the third rank, and take office immediately. The Royal Trade Union will cooperate with the purchase."

Eunuch Li led the order and left.

On the second day, Ye Tian reported to the Royal Trade Union.Song Yuzhe seemed to know that Ye Tian was coming a long time ago, so he ordered someone to clean up a courtyard on the west side of Yuhu Lake one day in advance, and bought furniture and daily necessities.

When Ye Tian came to this courtyard called "Jade Lake West Garden", he couldn't help being surprised.

The courtyard has layers of courtyards, stone mountains and lakes, lotus and ginkgo, pine forest attics, everything is available.Compared with the luxurious mansion of the prime minister and general, he will not give in.

It's just such a big lake courtyard, but there are no people, it looks deserted.At this moment, Song Yuzhe rushed over and apologized when he saw Ye Tian: "Forgive me, Mr. Ye. We injured a few craftsmen in our workshop. I went to deal with it. It was a bit late."

Ye Tian hurriedly said: "I also just arrived."

Song Yuzhe suddenly had a look of embarrassment: "Our Royal Trade Union is actually a Qingshui yamen. The weapons manufactured are all supplied to the Military Council, and the Taxation Department only draws some basic silver, not too much. This courtyard was originally empty, but , Maid, servant, butler, I’m afraid you have to figure out a way for yourself.”

Ye Tian waved his hand: "It's okay, we'll talk about this later."

"This Yuhu Xiyuan is the residence of the previous president. I am old, and in the future it will be your young people's world. Only when the Royal Union is in your hands can I rest assured." Song Yuzhe squinted and smiled Speaking of.

The words Ye Tian heard were strange, and he always felt that Song Yuzhe seemed to be on his deathbed to take care of his funeral.

"The No. [-] Factory of the Royal Trade Union specializes in the production of bows and arrows. Mr. Ye, let's go and have a look." Song Yuzhe said.

The two left Yuhu Xiyuan and got into Song Yuzhe's carriage.

Along the way, Song Yuzhe talked endlessly, telling about the achievements and history of the Royal Trade Union over the years, and also let Ye Tian know more about the Royal Trade Union.

In less than an hour, the carriage arrived in front of a majestic courtyard in the southern suburbs of the capital.

In the middle is a large black lacquered iron gate, which is domineering.

"This is the No. [-] Manufacturing Factory of the Royal Trade Union." Song Yuzhe pushed open the iron gate while talking, and the two walked in.

This is a huge workshop, just like the large production workshop in the previous life.

The craftsmen stood neatly beside a long stone platform, nervously doing their work.Some are forging copper and iron, some are boiling rubber bars, some are making strings, and some are cutting wood.

Ye Tian looked at the tools and finished bows and arrows hanging on the wall, they were neat and orderly, sorted into categories, and thought to himself: The management level of this first manufacturing plant is not bad.

Song Yuzhe yelled towards the innermost part of the studio: "Ruan Ji, come here."

A young man with a fair face ran out from inside in response to the sound.

"President." Ruan Ji walked up to Song Yuzhe.

"This is the new vice president, Master Ye Tianye. From today on, you and your subordinates will obey Master Ye's instructions and design and manufacture crossbows according to Master Ye's wishes." Song Yuzhe said.

"Oh? Yes, my subordinates will meet President Ye." Ruan Ji saluted Ye Tian.

"This is the foreman of the No. [-] manufacturing factory, and he is also the craftsman with the best skills here." Song Yuzhe looked at Ruan Ji with satisfaction, and said to Ye Tian: "Not only is he good at technology, but he also has a strong drill, and he has designed several bows and arrows. All the ideas on the website come from his hands."

Ye Tian nodded, looked at Ruan Ji, and said, "Okay, let's participate in research together in the future and learn from each other's strengths."

Ruan Ji said disapprovingly, "This subordinate still needs more guidance from Chairman Ye."

(End of this chapter)