Great Qin Emperor

Chapter 260

How important iron is, you only need to see how many things around you are not made of iron.According to textual research, iron in Chinese history first appeared in the Shang Dynasty, but it was not widely used due to technical difficulties, but bronze was used.

The peak era of bronze in Chinese history is the Warring States period, and the Qin State achieved the peak achievement.The Qin Dynasty was a turning point in Chinese history, and this turning point was accomplished with bronze. Qin Shihuang's invincible army swept the world with bronze. It can be said that China's great unification pattern was forged with bronze.

Qin State's bronze technology has fascinated modern scientists, and the results of crystal phase testing are so excellent that it can be said to be perfect.It was based on this understanding that Zhou Chong advocated the use of iron in agriculture and the promotion of iron farm tools, instead of using it in military affairs like the Six Kingdoms.

The king of Qin had a rare insight, not only agreed to Zhou Chong's proposal, but also increased his efforts in iron smelting.This is enough to make Zhou Chong excited. What surprised Zhou Chong the most is that the King of Qin actually asked him for advice. Zhou Chong thought about it, and an idea came to his mind, and he smiled: "Your Majesty, you can use coal instead of charcoal. The iron that is smelted will be much better."

Zhou Chong was just doing something based on modern technology, which was a great achievement in the eyes of King Qin and the others. It was based on this understanding that King Qin asked Zhou Chong for advice.The King of Qin was very excited and said: "Mr. Zhou is miraculous. This method must be a wonderful method. With such thaumaturgy, why does the Great Qin have to worry about not having enough iron?"

Coal is used in modern iron and steel factories. Who still uses charcoal? This is a basic common sense, but King Qin praised him so highly. Although Zhou Chong is funny, he also knows the time limit, and there is no way to do it. Chong thinks that it can be tested in a small area first, and if it is feasible, it can be extended.”

The King of Qin patted Zhou Chong on the shoulder and said, "Just Mr. Zhou. I invite you to discuss the attack on Chu, but you have given me so many good ideas. I am very happy. However, there is a fly in the ointment, that is, the decision to attack Chu. The matter had to be postponed, it was forced by the situation and had to be done. I believe that within three to five years, the state of Chu will become the Great Qin.

"The matter of attacking Chu has been postponed, so there is no need for me to stay in Handan, and I will drive back to Xianyang in a few days. However, there must be someone to preside over the matter of Shandong, and I think Mr. Zhou is the most suitable."

Presiding over the affairs of Shandong is a high position and a heavy responsibility. Not to mention the governance of the four lands of Zhao, Yan, Wei, and Qi that have just been conquered, but also to prepare for the attack on Chu and the Huns. Such a heavy burden falls to On his own shoulder, Zhou Chong never thought of it in his dreams, and said: "Your Majesty, no, Zhou Chong has little talent and learning, I am afraid that it will be difficult to claim the meaning of the King, and please take it back."

King Qin chuckled, and said: "Mr. Zhou, find someone among the people here, who can give the widow a refreshing feeling like you, and if you find the widow, you will take it back."

This is true. Zhou Chong, a modern man, is the most peculiar among the courtiers of the Qin State. His words and deeds are so novel, not to mention giving people a sense of novelty. I have to admire his brilliant ideas. Said: "Mr. Zhou, this matter is none other than you."

Even Li Si, who has always been jealous of Zhou Chong, had to admit this, and persuaded: "Mr. Zhou, Li Si and Mr. Zhou met each other in common clothes. They can be regarded as close friends. From Li Sizhi's point of view, there is no one else to do with Mr. Zhou." It's okay. If Li Si can handle it, Li Si thinks he can handle it well, but there are not as many new things as Mr. Zhou." This is the truth, not the face.

Han Fei agreed: "Mr. Zhou, Li Si is right, please ask Mr. Zhou to help you."

Zhou Chong thought to himself that unless he traveled through another modern person like him, he would have to take over. Moreover, this was a perfect opportunity to show his ambition and bring Qin Chao to another direction, and said: "Since In this way, Zhou Chong dare not obey his orders. But, Your Majesty, Zhou Chong has three requests."

"Speak!" King Qin was so forthright.

Zhou Chong said his request: "Your Majesty, Zhou Chong needs a helper."

"Okay, who do you want?" King Qin didn't even think about it.

Zhou Chong smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, Zhou Chong wants Gan Luo."

Qin Wang nodded and said: "That's right, Gan Luo is a big kid with novel ideas, and often coincides with your Mr. Zhou's ideas. If you put the two of you in Shandong, you will get twice the result with half the effort. However, Mr. Zhou, the widow also has some ideas One request, you must train Gan Luo well and turn him into the second Mr. Zhou."

It was Zhou Chong's plan to pass on his knowledge to Gan Luo and let modern civilization take root in the Qin Dynasty. He said happily: "Your Majesty, Zhou Chong will do what you say. Your Majesty, Zhou Chong's second request is to invite Your Majesty has relaxed the restrictions on merchants. Merchants can’t get out of business early if they don’t have profits, and they pursue interest. Although their actions are hateful, they are also beneficial to the country. Zhou Chong believes that commerce should be developed in a moderate way besides farming and war.”

The status of merchants was strictly restricted and they did not receive enough attention. This was one of the reasons for China's decline. Zhou Chong wanted to break the traditional policy of "emphasizing agriculture and suppressing business".

The King of Qin didn't immediately agree, saying: "Businessmen pursue profits and do everything they can, which is hateful. But, as Mr. Zhou said, it is really inseparable. If there are no merchants, the goods will flow north and south, and the people will exchange what they have. Their lives will not be so rich. Well, I will do as Mr. Zhou asks. There is only one thing, I want them to obey Daqin."

This is no problem, Zhou Chong agreed, and said: "Thank you, king. Zhou Chong thought that if Daqin is to be strong, it needs a lot of talents. Zhou Chong wants to run a school in Shandong. Jixia Academy has cultivated many talents. Zhou Chong I want to use this as an example to establish the Jixia Academy of the Great Qin Dynasty. Your Majesty, this is Zhou Chong's request."

Both Han Fei and Li Si came from Jixia Academy, and upon hearing Zhou Chong's words, they responded immediately. Han Fei stammered, "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhou's words are very reasonable. Please allow me your permission."

The King of Qin shook his head and said, "No, this is not allowed. Han Fei, Li Si, you are from the Jixia Academy, and you have been taught by Xunzi. No one can understand your feelings. Have you ever thought that these so-called talents can only shake their lips? Tongue, the king who opened his mouth, the king who kept his mouth shut, I want the widow to pay for these empty talkers, the widow might as well raise a few dogs, they will wag their tails and bark a few times when they see the widow."

His metaphor was too damaging, and he made scholars worthless. Zhou Chong held back his amusedness and said, "What the king said is very reasonable, but what Wang Zhou Chong wants to do is not to teach them the way of the three kings and five emperors, the way of sages and sages." Instead, teach them medicine, agriculture, water conservancy, shipbuilding, surveying, and warfare.”

King Qin's rare insight was once again manifested. He grabbed Zhou Chong's shoulder suddenly and said, "That's great. In this way, Daqin has a group of talents in various fields. Why is Daqin not strong? Mr. Zhou According to my opinion, in less than ten years, Daqin's practical talents will double several times." (To be completed Continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please visit www.QIDIAN.COM, more chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!)
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