After Spring and Autumn

Chapter 156
The excited look on Shi Huang's face was even heavier, he just nodded heavily and did not speak.

At this time, Meng Di also gave Emperor Shi a good horse for transportation. When parting, Emperor Shi gave a solemn salute.

After he left, Bai Gui looked at his back and said with a smile.

"My lord, by doing this, the Emperor Shi will definitely be able to serve him faithfully. Congratulations, my lord, for adding a strong general. Presumably, the story of today's thousand gold reward will spread throughout the south in a short time, and more people will rush to come." cast."

Hearing what he said, Meng Di shook his head slightly, and spoke helplessly.

"Now I have too few people under my command, and I feel that there are not enough people at all. If I can get more talents by spending this gold, it will solve my urgent need."

Having said that, he asked another question as soon as he changed the subject.

"By the way, I'm going to meet Grandmaster Gongsun this time. I heard from Liu Xiatuo that he built some strange stoves. I'm going to have a look and see what's so strange about these stoves."

Hearing this, Bai Gui just smiled, and at the same time reminded him.

"This Master Gongsun has a rather weird temper. He doesn't like to be told what to do. In order to invite him to Huai City, I have spent a lot of effort. Nowadays, many craftsmen are learning how to make ironware from him."

"Presumably it won't be long before Huai City will be able to forge iron armor and iron swords. In addition, Liu Xiatuo's military training method is a bit too strict. I also know that this is from the master's intention."

"However, I still want to suggest that these soldiers be divided into two groups. The best ones can set up an army, and those who are younger and weaker can form another army. We have enough troops."

Hearing this, Meng Di nodded in agreement, but he also heard some other meanings from the words.

"Is there any change in Ran Yi's side recently? So you are worried that war may break out in the future?"

"That's right. Although the other party is mainly probing, as our influence grows, there will inevitably be many people who will regard us as a piece of fat, so we have to guard against it."

Bai Gui said with some concern that Mengdi very much agreed with this approach of planning for a rainy day, and Dang even agreed.

"It just so happens that the Qi army has just retreated during this period. Even if they regroup and fight again, it will take some time. I will stay in Huaicheng for a few more days until this matter is finalized."

Then Bai Gui took Mengdi to the sword-making furnace, and when he got nearby, he saw black smoke billowing in the sky, and there was a small city in the distance, the walls were tall and thick, even if it was attacked with a bed crossbow, it would be difficult to take it out in a short time down.

It was obvious that Bai Gui was trying to prevent anyone from coveting here, and seeing Mengdi's surprised face, he explained.

"Because there is an iron mine on this mountain, and there is a black stone not far from here. Because a lot of manpower is needed here, some people came to spy on it. In order to prevent accidents, the craftsmen who built Huai City recently were all transferred here. over here."

After carefully looking at it for a while, Meng Di said with some emotion.

"With Mr. Bai sitting here, I have saved a lot of energy. In this way, it will take a few years at most, and I will have tens of thousands of troops with iron armor and iron swords in my hands. By that time, we will Then you can flex your muscles.”

After finishing speaking, his pride suddenly arose, and he rushed out as soon as he clipped the horse's belly mount.

But when they got close, more than a dozen soldiers immediately rushed forward, blocking the way, while the leader shouted loudly.

"This is a forbidden place, those who come will stop."

At this time, Bai Gui rushed up from behind, took out an iron plate from his waist, showed it to the pair of soldiers, and explained at the same time.

"Without a token, you can't come in and out at will, even for me, please don't blame me, my lord."

Meng Di didn't take it seriously, it's a good thing for the guards to be vigilant, so he praised it.

"I didn't expect that Mr. Bai also has his own way of managing soldiers. It seems that these soldiers are dedicated to their duties and should be rewarded."

After entering the inside, I saw several thick chimneys constantly emitting black smoke. When I got close, I saw an old man in his 50s who was watching the fire carefully. At the same time, he told the craftsmen around him to add more black stone.

Bai Gui indicated with winks that the old man was Gongsun Ye. Meng Di did not step forward to ask, but looked around curiously. The people here were divided into three groups, one group was dedicated to controlling the fire, and the other group was in charge of the fire. Added black stone.

The other group of people took turns pushing and pulling a huge bellows. The division of labor and cooperation seemed to be orderly, especially the stove, which looked a little different, thick and high. This was the chimneys seen outside.

Meng Di was very curious, and couldn't help moving forward, the old man casually looked back, and when he saw him, he reprimanded him angrily.

"Where did the boy come from, what are you doing so close, can't you die?"

This tone really didn't give any face at all, Meng Di was a little embarrassed immediately, but he could also feel the hot air coming out of the stove, hitting his face and making his skin a little burning, knowing that the temperature inside the stove was quite high. high.

Although Gongsun Zhi's words were quite blunt, he was obviously afraid of accidents.

So Meng Di didn't say much, and took a step back. Gongsun Zhi looked back at this moment, saw the people beside him, shook his head slightly, didn't say much, continued to direct, and the craftsmen below were busy.

After a while, Gongsun Ye seemed very satisfied with the temperature of the stove, and then he gave some instructions to the craftsmen, then turned around and walked in front of Bai Gui, cupping his hands and saying.

"I don't know what the lord came here this time?"

At this time, Bai Gui took half a step back and introduced to Gongsun Ye.

"This is the lord of Huai City, Mengzi, the doctor of Lu State, who came here to pay a special visit to Master Gongsun today."

Hearing this, Gongsun Ye's expression changed slightly. He didn't expect that the person he scolded just now was a nobleman, and it was also because he was too involved just now, so he didn't notice the other person's clothes.

Looking carefully now, Gongsun Ye knew that his words just now were inappropriate. Although he had a bad temper, he was very clear that he should be punished for his bad words, so he said hastily.

"I have seen Mengzi, and I have offended you by what I said just now. Please don't blame Mengzi."

But Meng Di laughed and said half-jokingly.

"Since Master Gongsun offended me, do you need some compensation?"

(End of this chapter)