Iron Dynasty

In Zhujia Village, Zhu Wuliu was surrounded by stars.

Yesterday he lived up to expectations and won a steam engine textile production line, which made the people of Zhujia Village really excited for a night.

Brother Wuliu, when will the people from the steam engine workshop come over, and the money is also given, so it's not a little tricky.

Shangguan Yong was a little anxious, and he wished to make the textile mill move now.

Zhu Wuliu heard the words and said indifferently: What's the hurry, the land of this government has not yet come down, and the steam engine is just a decoration.

Shangguanyong scratched his head, and he turned to ask, Brother Wuliu, have you seen this steam engine? Can this thing really spin?

Of course I've seen it. For this, I personally went to the textile workshop in Qingzhou. I'm not afraid to tell you that this steam engine production line is worth thousands of people weaving cloth.

Zhu Wuliu knew that the people in the village trusted him if they could come up with money, so he didn't dare to be careless about this matter.

Thousands of people.

The Baixins of Zhujia Village looked at each other in dismay, and then everyone's eyes showed ecstasy.

A group of people were discussing when Zhu Wuliu's father appeared at the entrance of the village, and the people of the village ran over immediately.

Zhu Wuliu ran the fastest. When he got to his father, Zhu Wuliu asked, Father, what do you say about the land in this workshop?

Zhu Wuliu's father had a dark face and seemed very angry. He didn't say anything, just sighed heavily.

Seeing this, Zhu Wuliu's face was sallow. This reform was known to all six states, and the government decree passed on to the states and counties clearly stipulated that the workshop land would be rented free of charge for five years to the businessmen who set up the workshop.

Because of this decree, Zhu Wuliu made up his mind to open another textile workshop.

The government office won't give you land? An anger suddenly filled Shangguanyong's body, and he shouted: What should we do now? We also bought a steam engine. We only have enough money to buy some cotton. Now the whole village is over. .

Zhu Wuliu was more anxious than Shangguan Yong, he said in a panic, I'm going to Pang Shoufu, he said this, how can this government deceive people like this!

Pfft, hahaha...

Just when the villagers were filled with indignation, Zhu Wuliu's father suddenly laughed out loud, and he took a contract from his arms and said to Zhu Wuliu: You lied, this local government has approved it, and it's right here. Outside Qingzhou City.

Father, what time is this, you're still here to deceive us. Zhu Wuliu rolled his eyes angrily. His father always liked to play tricks, but this time he didn't want to fall for his trick again.

The people of Zhujia Village relaxed at this time.

Shangguanyong's expression changed from cloudy to sunny, and he said, This reform was carried out by the emperor, so I said no one dared to mess around.\

,"Zhu Wuliu's father stopped laughing and said, Don't be too happy, this place is down, but the house of this workshop needs the efforts of the villagers to build it up.

It's not easy, there's nothing wrong with winter now.

As long as there is money to be taken in the coming year, this matter is nothing at all.

...

The people of Zhujia Village hurriedly said one by one.

Zhu Wuliu nodded. At this time, he began to assign things to the people in the village, partly to buy cement and red bricks, and partly to clear the site on the land of the workshop.

This time, the government office has set aside a large area outside Qingzhou City for the merchant, just like establishing a workshop area, and his workshop land is on it.

After receiving the order of Zhu Wuliu, the villagers immediately moved and threw themselves into the construction of the workshop.

At the same time, Ding Wu, Dai Zixing and other Qingzhou giants have led their servants and slaves to move on their own workshop land.

Brother Ding, did you hear that you and Cao Zhengyang had a good time at this auction? Dai Zixing said while inspecting the slaves and servants who were working.

Dai Zixing made his fortune from the manufacture of cement pipes, and now he has become one of the few giants in Qingzhou.

It's true that good things don't go out, and bad things travel thousands of miles. Ding Wu snorted softly, his relationship with Dai Zixing has always been good.

After pondering for a while, he said: This Cao Zhengyang is a little bit clueless now, and I always feel that he is a little bit wrong.

Isn't it right? How do you say this? Dai Zixing said dumbly.

Ding Wu thought about it for a while, and he said: This Cao Zhengyang is too ambitious, and often speaks astonishing words. It is said that he has gathered a group of businessmen and often talks with these businessmen about Western businessmen's participation in government affairs.

Dai Zixing was startled and almost cried out, Does this Cao Zhengyang want to die? The emperor's cancellation of scholars, peasants, and industrial and commercial enterprises is the greatest kindness to us. He dares to have such extravagant hopes.

Yeah, so I refuted his inappropriate words many times, but I offended him because of it. Ding Wu said.

Dai Zixing said, If that's the case, I have to distance myself from him. It's only been a few years since he's gotten better, and he'll find himself uncomfortable.

No, my father told me to abide by the decree, and I must not be mad. I am afraid that the emperor will be unhappy one day, and we businessmen will suffer again. Ding Wu sighed, and then it seemed to sound What, he whispered to Dai Zixing: But it is said that the king of Chu has reused the Cao family now, and it is said that he has reserved a seat for the Cao family in the palace of the king of Chu.

Dai Zixing was dumbfounded, Could this rumor be true? So the Cao family is really participating in government affairs in the fief of the King of Chu now.

Ding Wu nodded, The King of Chu was afraid that he would die in the hands of the emperor like King Zhao and others. Now the dog jumps over the wall and listens to that Frenchman for everything. Lin'an went.

Dai Zixing was silent, and he said, Even so, the King of Chu is not the emperor's opponent, he only talks about such a magical thing as a steam engine. Does the King of Chu have it? So this King of Chu is just a grasshopper in autumn, and it won't be a few days. .

Ding Wu brushed the dust off his body, and he said softly, The King of Chu doesn't have it, but he can buy it. After all, the King of Chu is still the emperor's minister.

When the two were talking, more and more businessmen appeared in the workshop area in the north of the city, and some acquaintances came forward to say hello. They no longer talked about this, but talked to the businessman about running the workshop.

Compared with the hot scene in the workshop area in the north of the city, the weather in Qingzhou is getting colder and colder. With the cold current from the north, the news of the transformation of these six states has also spread to the south.

Steam engine? How is this possible., Richard looked in disbelief.

The King of Chu looked puzzled, and he asked, What exactly is this steam engine?

With a dignified expression, Li Cha said to the King of Chu: The steam engine is a very powerful machine. With this kind of machine, a lot of labor can be saved. The British kept it a secret for a long time. We only recently learned that they have Use the steam engine in industry.

British?

The King of Chu was at a loss. Before, he had heard more or less about Europe from the Cao family, but now he found that he knew too little.

Li Cha did not hide the King of Chu, after all, the King of Chu gave him a very generous salary during this time, so he explained: In fact, there was a theory of steam engines in England, but the steam engines at that time were almost useless, other Europeans The people of the country don't care either.

After recalling a moment, he continued; But no one thought that the British had secretly improved the steam engine and used it in the textile industry. The Dutch, the Spaniards, and the French were all deceived by the British. We didn't know that until recently when they sold steam engines to other countries at a high price, the sly Brit.

When the King of Chu heard this, he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy in his heart. He said, It's just according to the news that this king got, that Xiao Ming's steam engine did not come from Britain, but was made by them.

That's what shocked me too. Li Cha frowned, in his opinion, this thing is a bit unbelievable.

He wouldn't be surprised if this was in Europe, but this happened in Da Yu.

Could it be someone from a secret society? Li Cha frowned.

The King of Chu became more and more confused. He said, What is this secret society?

Richard explained; This secret society is a British society. At first, the society was formed by a few stonemasons to monopolize the new technology they discovered. Later, this society attracted more and more people who wanted to monopolize They also put forward the theory that science and technology represent productivity. At the same time, they began to invite more and more elite scholars to join this association. Gradually, the influence of this association became more and more influential, and even our French revolution also has their shadow. .

When the King of Chu heard this, he shook his head, This king doesn't care about this. Since the steam engine is so powerful, can you sell some to this king?

Hahaha... His Royal Highness Chu King is joking. This steam engine is in short supply even in Europe, and it is impossible to sell it to His Royal Highness from Europe to here. Li Cha denied Chu King's idea.

The King of Chu was a little sullen, and more fearful in his heart. Now Xiao Ming's position is getting more and more stable, and now he is still pushing for reforms against all opinions.

What steam engine has been created now? He thought he could surpass Xiao Ming with the strength of the French, but now the gap between them is getting bigger and bigger.

With a snort, the King of Chu turned around and left, no longer talking to Li Cha, but thinking about how to get the steam engine from Xiao Ming's hands.

After the King of Chu left, Richard's expression suddenly turned gloomy. In fact, his heart has always been hostile to this British secret society, because technology is the enemy of religion.

If this Xiao Ming is related to this secret society, he should be careful, but this also explains why the prince of the Great Yu Kingdom started from nothing and mastered so many European technologies.

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In Qingzhou, Xiao Ming, one of the kings of Shu, sneezed heavily, rubbed his nose and muttered, There are really many people who curse this king behind his back.

It has been half a month since the last court meeting. As time goes by, a huge number of workshops have begun to be built in the six states, and he can receive memorials from Pang Yukun and Fiji every day.

For him, everything is progressing according to the established plan.

At the same time as the age of steam, government and military reforms in the six states were parallel.

Especially the army, while establishing the Military Aircraft Department, Niu Ben made a major adjustment to the army according to Xiao Ming's plan.

In the past, all his armies were divided into states, such as Qingzhou Army, Dengzhou Army, etc. Now, in order to be able to have a more unified command, after negotiating with Niu Ben, he planned to establish six standing armies under the names of the former army of the Great Yu Kingdom.

The six standing armies are the Zuowu Army, the Youwu Army, the Qianniu Army, the Jinwu Army, the Yulin Army, and the Imperial Guard Army.

Among them, the Imperial Guard was responsible for guarding the capital, and the remaining five armies were stationed in the places from one to the other, and were responsible for border guarding and external expeditions.

After this reform, his army will become more regular. At the same time, he has also promoted many generals and let them lead the post of generals.

For example, the current Luo Hong, as the commander of Jinwuwei, is in charge of Chang'an Mansion and the former Zhao State area, Lu Fei is the commander of the Youwu Army, stationed in Youzhou Mansion, and Luo Xin is the commander of the Zuowu Army stationed in Jinling Mansion.

Qi Guangyi served as the general of the Qianniu Army, stationed in Qingzhou to guard against the barbarians, and Lei Ming served as the general of the Yulin Army, stationed in Youzhou.

Xiao Ming personally led the Imperial Guard of the guarding capital. Of course, he was just putting on a name, and Niu Ben was the one who was really in charge of the management.

In this way, he has completely completed the reorganization of the army, since the six standing armies will be commanded by the Military Machinery Department, which is directly responsible to him.

After putting a check mark on the memorial that Niu Ben sent, Xiao Ming put down the pen in his hand.

The army is the top priority. After this reform, he believes that his army's combat effectiveness will be stronger.

After all, every army is now composed of musketeers, artillerymen, cavalry, chariots and other arms. It can be said that the comprehensive combat power of each army is very strong.

While he was thinking about it, Qian Dafu's voice sounded, Your Majesty, urgent news from Dengzhou.

Hurry up. Xiao Ming frowned.

It was snowing heavily outside. At this time, Qian Dafu's body was white. After shaking the snow on his body, Qian Dafu handed the memorial to Xiao Ming.

Opening the memorial, Xiao Ming glanced at the contents, and a haze suddenly appeared in his heart.

This memorial was sent by Yue Yun. Just like what Wang Xuan provided, Gaoli sent a battleship to pretend to be a Japanese pirate to loot Dengzhou at this time.

Your Majesty, the post will be waiting outside. General Yue Yun is waiting for the Emperor's will. Qian Dafu said.

After the Northern War, Xiao Ming followed the policy of recuperating and recuperating, so he restrained the external war. Yue Yun was naturally aware of this.

As the saying goes, the sound of a cannon is worth 10,000 taels of gold. If the war ends, it will cost money.

Picking up the pen, Xiao Ming ticked the memorial without hesitation. It was in his plan to clean up Gao Li, and this time Gao Li was brought to the door by himself.

In his opinion, Goryeo must have suffered heavy losses in the war with Japan, so he thought of an autumn wind on his territory.

It's just that this Goryeo was blindfolded by lard, and he really picked the wrong place. In his strategy, he finally wanted to completely occupy Goryeo and classify Goryeo as one government.

He comes from modern times, and he naturally knows how much trouble this place will bring him in the future.