Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 467: Patriarch Gongsun 1
Zhao Yun has already led the coalition forces to wander on the grassland. The first thing they have to do this time is to beat some nomadic tribes in the north of Hetao, so that these nomadic tribes can understand the pattern on the grassland.

If you go further north, you will encounter the Xianbei tribe, and a war will probably break out by then.Zhao Yun did not lack excuses to crusade against the Xianbei tribe, but the combat effectiveness of the coalition forces is still average, and Zhao Yun does not want the coalition forces to suffer too much loss for the time being.

In Xiliang, Ma Chao had already led [-] cavalry to set off. In order to allow his son to gain a foothold in the army faster, Ma Teng specially arranged Pang De in the army to serve as Ma Chao's lieutenant general.

However, these 1 people are all from Xiliang, and all of them are rebellious people.It would be great if they can be subdued by their management, but if these people can't be banned, then Ma Chao will be in trouble.

In order to increase the combat effectiveness of the army, Ma Chao deliberately asked Ma Teng for more than 3000 death row prisoners.These 3000 people are not all treacherous and evil people.It's just that they came from humble backgrounds and offended the rich and powerful, and many of them even worked as bandits.

After being captured by Ma Teng, these people basically had no way out. Ma Chao felt that it would be better to subdue them than to kill them.Of course, Ma Teng had thought this way too, after all, the fighting power of the dead soldiers was much stronger than that of ordinary sergeants.

But Ma Teng also understood that these people were not easy to tame, and they might even cause big trouble.But Ma Chao asked again and again, so Ma Teng had to do as he did. At worst, he would kill these people if he couldn't subdue them. Anyway, there are many ways to kill people after going to the battlefield.

For the matters on the grassland, Gongsun Xu left it to his subordinates for the time being.It has been more than half a year since Gongsun Xu left Youzhou since the Northern Expedition to Hetao. At this moment, it is time for him to return to his mission.

Furthermore, the Craftsmanship Camp in Youzhou has indeed made a lot of breakthroughs recently, so Gongsun Xu needs to go back and have a look.By the way, point out the way for the next development direction of Craftsman Camp.

The current artisan camp basically benefits from the artisans who came from Luoyang during the Eastern Expedition to Xianbei. Although Gongsun Xu has improved the status and treatment of artisans in northern Xinjiang, the skills of these artisans are still not enough to meet Gongsun Xu's needs. Requirements, he needs more talents to work for him.

For this reason, Gongsun Xu felt that it was necessary for him to advertise and recruit talents. People in the world, as long as they are skilled in a certain skill, come to Northern Xinjiang to try their luck. This is the slogan given by Gongsun Xu.

Whether you are a literati or a martial artist, whether you are a blacksmith or a boatman, as long as you feel that your skills are excellent and you are confident enough, then come to Beijiang for a try. Beijiang can definitely provide a better platform.

After returning to Youzhou, according to the rules, Gongsun Xu first had an audience with the emperor, and then visited Lu Zhi and others.After finishing these official articles, Gongsun Xu had time to go home and reunite with his family.

This kind of reunion life is very rare for Gongsun Xu, he is now regarded as a superior person with one person under one person and above ten thousand people.There are not many people around who can get close to him and talk to him.

Only when Gongsun Xu is at home can he feel the warm feeling. He doesn't want to bring those official atmosphere home. This is his home, and he is his son and husband at home.This is the harbor of his soul.

Gongsun Zan has been staying in Youzhou since he became the Taiwei. Although he has led troops to battle twice before, he will usually come back immediately after the battle.

He is a captain of the court, not a general, and he does not need to do those things on the battlefield. If he hadn't worried about other people before, I am afraid he would not have led the army to fight.

After staying at home for a day, Gongsun Xu immediately took Guo Jia to the craftsman camp. The purpose of coming back this time was to see the progress of the craftsman camp, which was related to his future career.

When he arrived at the gate, Gongsun Xu noticed that the sergeants near the Jiangzuo camp were patrolling. This was deliberately arranged by him at the beginning. The Jiangzuo camp was full of military secrets, and ordinary people were not allowed to approach it.

"Feng Xiao, I'll bring you here today to open your eyes." Gongsun Xu said to Guo Jia beside him: "If there is a good thing, you can be the first to pick it. You are lucky this time, otherwise Wen He and the others must come Check it out."

"Hehe, why should I worry about the words of the master?" Guo Jia said with a smile: "My husband has agreed, master, you must give me some of the books you gave Zilong last time.

That thing is simply a treasure, the entire cart of bamboo slips is condensed into a book, and the writing is all the same size, neat and beautiful, I am so envious.

If this thing can be mass-produced, it will be really amazing, and scholars all over the world will get rid of bamboo slips from then on.Hey, rare things are expensive, I think this kind of book doesn't have to be cheap like silk. "

"Hehe, I know you like this kind of books." Gongsun Xu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely be able to mass-produce this thing. Not only that, but I have to rely on it to make money? Just wait, wait for this kind of technology After the improvement, scholars will have to pay me money from now on, hahahaha."

"My lord, this is not good." Guo Jia said dissatisfiedly: "You are also a general after all, why do you talk about money all day long? How vulgar."

"Come on, when you count the money and get cramps in your hands, you will know how happy this vulgarity is. Okay, let's not say more, let's go and have a look first. Let's take a look at printing technology and papermaking technology today."

After finishing speaking, Gongsun Xu found the person in charge of the craftsman camp, and then led them to visit the workshops of the craftsman camp.

"Look, my lord, this is the current progress of papermaking and printing." The person in charge explained while holding a sample and said, "For the time being, our papermaking technology has been able to mass-produce paper at a low cost.

But there is still a little distance from the master's request, but we will continue to work hard.As for the printing technique, we have studied it for a long time with the brochure given by the lord, but this is very simple. The printing technique is not difficult, but only a specific book can be printed each time, which is a bit troublesome. "

"Is that so, um, you haven't done moveable type printing yet, have you?" Gongsun Xu asked, "What is the main material for printing now?"

"Movable type printing? We have tried a lot of materials for this printing, such as wood, iron, etc." The person in charge asked: "As for the movable type printing that the lord mentioned, well, I don't know. Please let me know. I don't know."

"Haven't you ever used mud?" Gongsun Xu smiled and said, "Use mud to make characters and put them in specific molds. Every character can move, so it's much more convenient."Don't ask me how to print it so soft, ask those who burn ceramics or bricks, they know more about it than me. "

After visiting the paper mill, Gongsun Xu went to the iron smelting department.This is related to the production of armor and weapons in the army, which has always been the top priority in the craftsman camp.

The best technology and equipment are generally used first by the Ministry of Iron and Steel.The equipment of the Northern Xinjiang Army was first developed here, and then mass-produced.

While Gongsun Xu was continuing to check the situation in the craftsman camp, several major forces in Youzhou were also operating separately. As for their respective purposes, it is unknown.

The Gongsun family was originally an aristocratic family in Liaodong. After Gongsun Zan and his son came to power, the current head of the Gongsun family also seized the opportunity to expand the Gongsun family's sphere of influence. Now, the Gongsun family is not only in Liaodong, but also in Youzhou. big family.

As Gongsun Xu returned to Youzhou, those children of Gongsun's family who served in the army were also summoned by the head of the family.There must be something to be summoned at this time.

Gongsun Yuan and Gongsun Yu, who served as school lieutenants in the selection front army, also asked for leave and came back overnight
"Brother, old nine, why are you back?" A young man stood at the door of Gongsun's mansion and said, "The Xuanfeng Army seems to have a fixed holiday. You are coming back now, does my lord know?"

"The Patriarch called, there must be something. As a child of the Gongsun family, I will come back." Gongsun Yuan replied: "Old Seven, you all work in Youzhou, but what is the rumor? Why is the Patriarch so anxious? Call us back."

This man is also a child of the Gongsun family, but he does not belong to the direct line. He is now serving as the city guard in Youbeiping. Gongsun Xu and several other uncles also serve in the Youzhou army. It can be said that most of the Northern Xinjiang army has children of the Gongsun family. figure.

"I don't know, I thought it was just a few of us coming here." The man said, "Brother, it's better for you to talk to the lord later, because there are the most rules in the selection of the front, and the two of you are now It’s okay to come back together, don’t be reprimanded by the lord.”

"I know this, I will go to plead guilty to the lord later, and I'm afraid I have to go to the Taiwei when I turn back." Gongsun Yuan nodded and said: "Forget it, let's go in first, just to see which brothers are back."

When the three entered the lobby, they realized that they were the last of the three, and there were already more than ten people in the lobby.The younger generation of the Gongsun family basically held important positions in the army here.

Seeing this scene, Gongsun Yuan frowned, he didn't think it was a good sign.If the general or the Taiwei knew about it, they would probably be unhappy.

Among them, Gongsun Yuan was the oldest, and he was born in the direct line, which further established his position as the leader of the younger generation.

However, due to the existence of Gongsun Xu, he has never dared to regard himself as the leader of the younger generation. Even Gongsun Yuan felt that he would never have any hope of becoming the head of the Gongsun family.

"Where is the head of the family? Aren't you busy in the army?" Gongsun Xu scolded: "The children of the Gongsun family left the army at the same time. If this spreads to others, what will the Taiwei and the general think?"

Everyone lowered their heads, and they didn't dare to talk back. After all, Gongsun Yuan's status was there. Besides, Gongsun Yuan was not reprimanding him. He says hello.

"Stop scolding them, I told you to come back." An old voice came: "Sit down, I called you today because I have something to discuss with you."

(End of this chapter)