After Spring and Autumn

Chapter 209
What Gongsun Ye gave to Meng Di was a set of armor made of refined iron. It was much lighter, but its protection was better. It couldn't be cracked with an ordinary iron sword unless it was close with a bow and arrow. Shoot from a distance.

Even if this is the case, at most it will break through the armor surface, and the lethality is limited. After trying it on, Meng Di was very satisfied, so he said.

"This kind of armor is really good. It's just that the production of this hundred iron smelting is still too little. I wonder if Master Gongsun can think of a way to increase the production as soon as possible?"

After hearing this, Gongsun Ye rolled his eyes and said angrily.

"Hanhou, do you know how long it took the old man to research this method. For nearly twenty years, the old man has found all the things available in the world, and wants to forge the world's magic weapon."

"This time I went to Gumi City. After exchanging ideas with the generals, I was very enlightened, and then I made a breakthrough. If the matter is so simple as I told Han Hou, why did the old man bother to study these things?"

Meng Di also knew that his request was a little too much, so he said with a smile.

"It was just that I was a little impatient just now. I just said it casually. Master Gongsun doesn't need to care, and he will do his best. It's just that the situation in front of him is not good for Han, so I want to build as many armors as possible."

What Mengdi didn't expect was that after hearing this, Gongsun Ye frowned and thought for a while, and then said.

"I will do my best to meet the needs of the Marquis of Han. I am afraid that this is the only vassal state in the world that treats people as well as the Han Dynasty. I also hope that the Han Dynasty can last for a long time."

It turned out to be the reason, and Meng Di was also a little emotional. The Spring and Autumn Period was different from the Han Dynasty. Now it is still emphasized that the punishment of doctors should not be punished, which makes the lives of ordinary people miserable. Once they violate the law, they will become slaves.

And once they become slaves, there is no guarantee for their lives. Most people live a precarious life. Under such circumstances, how can they work hard to produce?

It is also these people who gave them hope that in the future, at least these people in Han Kingdom will live like fish in water. Even in Feiyi, the output per mu of land in recent years will be half a stone higher than before.

For a casting master like Gongsun Ye, although his status is relatively noble, he has gone through a lot of hardships to reach his current state, so he deeply sympathizes with the hardships of the people, so he expresses such emotion.

When going down the mountain, Meng Di looked at the busy people at the foot of the mountain, and said to Bai Gui beside him.

"These common people don't ask for many things, but they just have enough food and clothing. As long as the nobles can save a little, the common people can live a good life. Unfortunately, there are too few people who can do so."

"The previous King Helu of Wu was like this. In order to revitalize the state of Wu, the carriage he rode was very simple, but after defeating the state of Chu, he felt that his carriage could not show his identity, so he began to become extravagant."

"We must take this as a warning. Only in this way can we go further and say that we will leave the unification of the world to later generations, but this must have a corresponding foundation."

"So the ethos of our Han country must advocate simplicity and self-cultivation with the people. Only in this way can our national power remain strong for a long time. Otherwise, it will be like a flower in a mirror and a moon in the water. It is nothing but joy."

After hearing his emotion, Bai Gui said in agreement.

"My lord, if you can think of this, then our country of Han will definitely prosper. Now the country of Chu is ambitious and wants to rise again, and the conquest of the surrounding area continues. Yang Hu has sent news that there are Chu army activities near Tancheng."

When he said this, Meng Di remembered the Chu Zhao King Xiong Zhen whom he had met. When he met him, he was still a young man whose temper could not be controlled. He did not expect that now he had the ambition to revive the Chu State.

After thinking of this, he pondered for a while, and said in a tone full of expectation.

"After such a big defeat, Chu State will definitely not dare to attack Wu State in a short period of time. Therefore, if we want to revitalize Chu State, we can only attack the surrounding small countries. This can be regarded as bullying the weak and fearing the hard."

"Afterwards, I will go to Tancheng to have a look at the situation over there. Now let's see what the state of Wu is like. As long as they agree to unite with Yue to attack Chu, then we can wait."

"In addition, Huaicheng will become the granary of Han in the future, so some infrastructure must keep up. Gongshuban is very good at this kind of thing. Let him do his best to keep the money in the warehouse, not What a good thing."

"The better we build the Han Kingdom, the stronger our foundation will be in the future, and the stronger the people's sense of identity with us will be. If there is any danger in the future, there will be more people willing to fight for the Han Kingdom .”

Bai Gui nodded in agreement, but he did come up with another idea.

"The state of Wu is becoming more and more powerful now, but this kind of strength may not last long. The king of Wu, Fu Chai, is too self-willed. Now he can't even tolerate Wu Zixu. At this time, I want to increase the pressure on the state of Wu. trade."

"The current state of Yue has suffered a defeat like this, and it will be difficult to recover in a short period of time. Only by accelerating the decline of the state of Wu, can we gain greater benefits and be able to take over a large area of ​​southern territory and expand rice planting at that time."

"From now on, our country of Han will not be troubled by food anymore, but it will cost a lot of money. I am afraid that doing so will cause criticism from other people."

Meng Di naturally knew that Bai Gui was referring to Liu Xiatuo and others, so after thinking for a while, he said.

"Your strategy is very management-like, I will fully support you, and then I will issue an order that you will be fully responsible for the affairs of Huaicheng. If there are really people who disagree, you can just deal with it."

At this moment, a fast horse approached and reported.

"Hanhou, Lord Tian and Lord Guo of Qi State have arrived in Huai City and said they have important matters to discuss with Hanhou."

And Mengdi smiled on his face when he heard this, he immediately guessed the purpose of the two people, after thinking about it, he made a decision, and then he opened his mouth to give orders.

"Since this is the case, then don't rush back to the city. After you go back, please invite Mr. Guo to come to meet him. His coming this time should be Guo Xia's intention. I am afraid he is trying to test my mind. Now, presumably the country of Qi doesn't have much choice."

(End of this chapter)