Mrs. Qin Xiangguo

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After King Han offered his seal, Korea completely became a vassal state of Qin.The king of Qin sent his son back to Xinzheng and made him the acting king, but all the people in South Korea were ministers of Qin and practiced the Qin system, and South Korea has existed in name only.

However, it took only two years for Qin to send troops to South Korea's surrender, showing its absolute strength.

The state of Wei, which is adjacent to Qin and Han, was completely frightened by the strength of Qin soldiers.King Wei took the initiative to offer land to ask for an alliance. He didn't want to resist, but only wanted to suspend the offensive that was destroyed by Qin.

But Qin's next goal was not Wei.

In 240 BC, the Qin State suddenly launched an attack.

The state of Qin said: In recent years, Yan and Zhao have fought frequently, and Prince Dan of Yan has always been a hostage in Handan.It is clear that the two countries had an alliance first but Zhao did not abide by it. Thinking of the long-term friendship between King Qin and Prince Yan, King Qin was not angry.Qin State asked Zhao State to either stop fighting or send Yan Taizi Dan, who was held hostage in Handan, back to Yan State.

Otherwise, Qin State will not allow Zhao State to destroy the peace of the Central Plains.

"Mom, I don't understand."

In the Xianyang workshop, Deyin and Wenyin followed Zhao Weizhen. When they heard that the craftsmen were discussing this matter, they all surrounded him.

Deyin scratched his head in confusion: "Your majesty said that it was not for the purpose of attacking Zhao Guo? Then Zhao Guo returned Crown Prince Yan to Yan Guo."

Zhao Weizhen smiled when he heard the words: "Neither public nor private, Zhao Guo will know."

Taking advantage of the school holiday, Zhao Weizhen took two precious girls out for a walk.

When King Qin was young, he often followed Zhao Weizhen in restaurants, workshops, and field weaving workshops.Now that the monarch is an adult, there is no reason to treat his own children differently.

"Why?" Lian Wenyin reluctantly looked away from the weapon in the blacksmith's hand.

"Yu Gong, although it is unrighteous for Zhao State to take hostages and attack Yan State, it is a matter between the two countries to go to war. Qin State can speak out to criticize and send troops in order to threaten." Zhao Weizhen said: " Regardless of whether Zhao Guo stopped the war or sent back the hostages, he obeyed Qin Guo's words, which seemed to be lower than Qin Guo's and lost the majesty of the princes."

It was Zhao Weizhen who came up with this idea.

Thanks to the nine-year compulsory education, the history textbook shows that the two countries are at war, and the diplomatic rhetoric used by a third party to stir up trouble is so clearly written.

Moreover, she still doesn't understand what kind of virtue Zhao Wangyan is.

"Yu Shi, King Zhao hates Qin to death, especially the King." Zhao Weizhen mocked, "Prince Dan often helped the King fight with him when he was young."

Regardless of state affairs, this is Zhao Yan bullying Yan Dan, and Ying Zheng came to help.

Zhao Weizhen could almost imagine Zhao Yan blowing his beard and staring in anger in the court hall.

After her words fell to the ground, Deyin and Wen Yin's eyes widened in shock.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty has ever fought?!"

"Mum must be joking!"

Zhao Weizhen: "..."

Looking at the two little faces filled with disbelief, Zhao Weizhen couldn't help but patted their heads.

In the hearts of the twins, Qin Wangzheng has a very high status.

Although he is young and good to the two little Doudings, he is the king after all.On weekdays, Ying Zheng in private is not a cold and tough person like those in court, but he always has a straight face, ignorant of anger and cold and sharp, which is quite intimidating to children.

Such Ying Zheng, even if the twin sisters scratched their heads, they would never imagine that he would fight with others one day.

It was still Zhao Wang who hit!

"Let me tell you one more secret at the national level." Zhao Weizhen possessed himself, moved closer to the two daughters and lowered his voice: "When Wang was young, he drank secretly, and even secretly got drunk!"

what? !

When the twins heard the words, the two pairs of clear dog eyes wanted to stare out!

The two sisters were so shocked that they froze in place, and then Qin Yang, the son of the Mo family, came out to welcome them.

Now that Qin Yang saw Zhao Weizhen, it was like a businessman meeting a living God of Wealth.He said with great enthusiasm: "Your Majesty, I heard from Dangwei, did you think of any new ideas?"

New ideas...not really new.

Zhao Weizhen patted Deyin and Wen Yin on the shoulders with a smile, told the craftsmen not to delay their work, and asked the waiter to watch them visit the workshop first.

She didn't take out the blueprint from her sleeve until her daughters left.

"I heard from Dangwei that there are many skilled blacksmiths in Shu." Zhao Weizhen handed over the thin blueprints: "You can study it, can it be mass-produced?"

Qin Yang hurriedly took over the blueprint and took a look, then froze: "Isn't this just a long sword... no."

He raised his head suddenly: "Your Majesty wants to make a long sword?"

"The handle of the knife is in the shape of a ring, so it's called the ring head knife." Zhao Weizhen said.

Strictly speaking, this thing is called Han Dao.

Since the cavalry in the pre-Qin period had no harness and could not keep up with weapons, their main function was to assist the infantry in combat, for scouting and harassment.

Zhao Weizhen took out the harness. Except for charging with spears, the cavalry of Qin State mostly used crossbows, bows and arrows, and long swords.

But such a cold weapon is actually not suitable for horse warfare.

Therefore, in the Western Han Dynasty, after the cavalry replaced the infantry as the main combat force, the bronze sword completely withdrew from history and was replaced by the Han knife.

Qin Yang is a craftsman himself, and he understands the needs of the cavalry better than Zhao Weizhen.With just one glance, he saw the superiority of the long knife.

"It's a good idea to make a single-edged sword. The craft is much simpler, and you won't be afraid of loss." Qin Yang nodded again and again: "The sword is double-edged, and it requires skill to use it. A single-edged sword can prevent the weapon from hurting itself. In this way, The cavalry's movements on the horse can be thrust and slashed, and it is easier to use force."

A sword is double-edged, and a single-edged sword is a knife.

When the craftsman made it, it was definitely easier to make a single blade than a double blade.

Zhao Weizhen also heard Dangwei say that the craftsmen in Shu had a more advanced iron-smelting technology, so he wanted to give it a try.

"Discuss with the new blacksmiths," Zhao Weizhen said, "whether it is possible to make the blade thinner and the blade heavier. It is best to use iron."

Historically, by the end of the Western Han Dynasty, steel weapons had completely replaced copper weapons, and the technology was quite mature.

It's a pity that Zhao Weizhen doesn't know much about chemistry, let alone steelmaking.

She can only provide the conditions and ideas for producing iron weapons as much as she can——

And now, there are indeed enough conditions.

Qin Yang called other blacksmiths over, and several experienced old blacksmiths got together, and after a general look, they understood Zhao Weizhen's idea.

"Your Majesty's idea is brilliant! The craftsmanship of the long knife is actually simple."

"It's a good idea to make the blade thinner and only chop heavily, using the weight of the blade to increase strength."

"In this way, it will be much easier for generals to train cavalry."

According to historical records, iron was used in the Spring and Autumn Period. By the end of the Warring States period, the weapons used by soldiers in combat had been a mixture of bronze and iron.

As for Zhao Weizhen's current life, the state of Qin has already begun to gradually popularize the use of ironware.

The reason lies in the reform of farm tools and the increase of crops, the increase in food production, people will do other things if they don’t lack food, and prospecting is obviously one of them.

The Mohist disciples also made water drains, which also provided corresponding conditions for iron smelting.

Not to mention that South Korea is now a vassal state of Qin, and Wei has annexed most of it, and all the mineral deposits in the Central Plains belong to Qin.

All is ready except for the opportunity.

Zhao Weizhen always felt that the advancement of history does not need to rely on one person.

After the basic productivity is improved, if she doesn't need to do anything, isn't there a blacksmith who is well-fed and well-equipped, and starts to think about how to improve his skills.

Didn't the techniques for smelting iron and steel appear naturally?

"Then trouble everyone."

Zhao Weizhen said sincerely: "If it can be done, the soldiers of the Qin Army will not only have more combat power, but also an extra chance to return home."

Qin Yang responded enthusiastically: "Your Majesty, you are welcome, this matter is our responsibility. But..."

"but?"

"Your Majesty really wants to attack Zhao?" Qin Yang asked.

Zhao Weizhen smiled: "Why not?"

Qin Yang scratched her head: "South Korea is the weakest. We should defeat the country first, and then we should go to the second weakest country Wei?"

"Such a view is also a family opinion." Zhao Weizhen patiently explained: "It is only because South Korea is adjacent to Qin State, and it is also between Zhao and Wei. Today, after South Korea became a vassal state, Zhao State and Wei State were successfully separated. Come, not because South Korea is the weakest.

"Then look at Zhao and Wei. At present, Zhao still has the power to fight. If Qin attacked Wei first, Zhao would definitely block it, and Zhao would be the first to attack—you have seen how Wei is."

The ancients were not all fools. Most of the classic allusions in the history of our country come from the pre-Qin period.

Aside from the limitations of productivity, Zhao Weizhen consciously sees no problems in Qin's strategic deployment.

"But……"

Qin Yang hesitated and said, "There is also General Li Mu in Zhao Guo."

Zhao Weizhen raised his eyebrows.

It's not that Zhao Weizhen wants to grow others' ambitions, it's just that the Qin State favors martial arts and rewards military merits.Counting the mighty generals of the Qin State would require counting an entire history book, but this is the case. In history, the Qin State wanted to fight the Zhao State, and it was extremely jealous of Li Mu.

enough to see its capabilities.

Maybe Qin Yang is not good at politics and the art of war as a technical guy, but his reaction also proves one point: even scientific researchers who don't care about world affairs know that Li Mu is good at fighting.

After all, the military generals who can lead infantry to victory over cavalry can be counted on one hand if you look around the world for 5000 years.

It can't be beaten, it can't be said, the corner of the wall is deeply rooted in the land of Zhao State, and it is destined to be impossible to pry it.

If you want to talk about alienation...

Zhao Weizhen had many thoughts brewing in his mind, but on the face he said seriously: "The State of Zhao has Li Mu, and the State of Qin also has the Wang family, the Meng family, father and son, and other strong generals."

Qin Yang murmured: "I didn't mean that, Your Majesty..."

Zhao Weizhen tilted his head and pointed to the weapon rack on the side: "Even if you can't trust the soldiers, you have to trust the weapons you make."

Hearing what Zhao Weizhen said, Qin Yang's face looked better.

"Your Majesty said so." He laughed and said, "There is only one General Li Mu in the State of Zhao, but we have many famous generals in the State of Qin!"

It's almost there!

Just as Zhao Weizhen was about to say something more, when the words came to his lips, Wei Xing hurried in with a serious expression on his face.

"lady."

Wei Xing looked quite calm, but after following Zhao Weizhen for so long, she knew something was wrong with just one look from Wei Xing.

"What's wrong?" Zhao Weizhen asked.

"Ma'am, you need to prepare first." Wei Xingwei said, "The old master of the Zhao family fell ill, no...not very well."

"..."

Zhao Weizhen's heart trembled suddenly.

The old master of the Zhao family is naturally referring to Zhao Weizhen's old father, Zhao Liang.