MTL - Getting Simulated By The Empress Is Not My Intention-Chapter 41 Scheming queen

  Chapter 41 The Queen of Scheming

   "Although South Korea is weak, it is not useless." Zhang Beichen found one of the reasons why South Korea can become Qixiong, that is, South Korea's forging technology is very powerful.

  South Korea has strong bows and crossbows, sharp swords and sharp swords. If you defend the city, the enemy must have several times the strength to defeat it.

   "The advantage of weapons can indeed make up for a certain gap in combat effectiveness." Zhang Beichen feels that this point can be carried forward.

  【You visited various artisan workshops, and finally, under your guidance, the artisans created the first iron smelting shaft furnace and the first block of steelmaking! 】

  In this period, iron smelting technology appeared not long ago, and it was the era when iron began to completely replace bronze. However, due to backward technology, most of the ironware is pig iron with high impurity content, and a few workshops can forge wrought iron.

  The shaft furnace and steelmaking technology invented by Zhang Beichen directly forged steel products, which directly took a big step forward in weapons.

  【The weapons tempered with 100-refined steel are sharp and the armor is tough, which greatly enhances South Korea’s military strength Relying on the sale of 100-refined steel, South Korea has also earned a lot of wealth. 】

  【With the use of iron farm tools, South Korea’s agriculture has also developed rapidly, and its national strength has rapidly improved! 】

  Zhang Beichen also unlocked a skin because of this.

  [Master Blacksmith: Zhang Beichen] Scattered purple cards.

  Mohist practice speed increased by 10%, forging proficiency increased by 10%.

  On the screen, Zhang Beichen is bare-chested, holding a heavy hammer, sweating profusely, beating the iron embryo.

  …

   "Hey, this Zhang Beichen really has some skills!" Han Mengshu was slightly surprised when he saw the increase in money and food in the treasury.

  Zhang Beichen actually understands the art of the Mohists, forging a hundred steels!

  With money and food, South Korea can develop faster.

  But at this time, Han Mengshu did not launch a plan to attack other countries, because South Korea has a special geographical location, no matter who it hits, it will arouse the vigilance of other countries, so it is better to continue to develop wretchedly.

  …

   The time of simulating time and space has passed a year quickly. After reforms and Zhang Beichen's support for industry and commerce, South Korea's national strength has increased.

  At this time, Zhang Beichen began to have conflicts with Zuo Xiangshen.

  Shen Buwang reform, Zhang Beichen also supports. But Shen Buwang's philosophy is different from Zhang Beichen's. He emphasizes governing the country with skills, that is to say, governing the country with power and tactics, and the power struggle is above the rule of law.

  And Zhang Beichen believes that the law does not distinguish between high and low, and should be treated equally.

  In most cases, Zhang Beichen avoided conflicts with Shen Buwang. South Korea is such a big place, if there is no internal unity, it will definitely be the first to be wiped out.

   But things backfired, and conflicts broke out.

  【Zuo Xiangshen did not forget to see that the iron smelting workshop was very profitable, so he found you in private, and wanted to arrange for his relatives to manage the handicraft workshop and run the iron business. You sternly refused, which made Shen Buwang very dissatisfied, and sued the King of Han, slandering you for smuggling ironware and filling his own pocket. 】

  【In the palace hall, you and Shen Buwang had a big quarrel, you accused Shen Buwang of cronyism and discriminating in law enforcement. 】

  …

  Han Mengshu looked at the two arguing in the main hall, thinking about how to deal with it.

   "Zhang Beichen has indeed made some achievements, but this man is proud of his talent and needs to be beaten to buy people's hearts by the way."

   "Shen Buwang is indeed talented, but he has been in office for quite a long time, and he doesn't know what his last name is, so he needs to be taught a lesson."

Han Mengshu then made a decision. With a perplexed look on her face, she said to the two of them: "Both of you are the widow's lovers, why did this happen? It's all the widow's fault. It's the widow's failure to govern the country well. If you want to be punished, you should Punish the widow!"

  Shen Buwang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is serious, this is all my fault!"

  Zhang Beichen did not admit his mistake, because he felt that he was not wrong.

  Han Mengshu frowned slightly, but still put on a embarrassed expression, and said, "I don't want to punish you, but the state owns the laws of the country, and I can't take the lead in breaking them."

   "Zhang Aiqing, I have wronged you, you should rest for a few days first. The widow ordered someone to investigate this matter, if not, I will definitely return your innocence!"

   "Prime Minister, you are also at fault, the widow will fine you a year's salary, I hope you will take it as a warning."

  She hit 50 boards each, punishing both of them.

  …

  【You are depressed at home, but you don’t want someone to tell you that King Han’s Weibo privately visited your residence. 】When Zhang Beichen was wondering why the King of Han dismissed him, the King of Han came again.

【Han Wang said to you: "Aiqing, the widow at the court meeting did not intend to punish you. I entrust you with a heavy responsibility!"]

  King Han said so, what else can Zhang Beichen say, he can only hang up at home.

  Han Mengshu came out from Zhang Beichen's residence, and summoned Shen Buwang in the palace.

   "Aiqing, the widow fined your salary today, do you have complaints in your heart?" Han Mengshu asked.

   "Your Majesty has punished you, and I have no complaints!" Shen Buwang hurriedly said.

"The widow knows that you must be uncomfortable." Han Mengshu sighed, and said, "It's just that the widow has no choice. You have offended too many people because of the reform, and they all wrote to the widow, saying that you are nepotism and enriching your own pockets, and demand to dismiss you." Official position, investigate you."

  Shen Buwang was sweating coldly. It turned out that King Han knew all these things.

  He quickly confessed his guilt and knelt down on the ground: "Your Majesty, I'm guilty! I'm not strict with my subordinates and committed mistakes. Please punish me!"

  Han Mengshu smiled slightly, and said, "Don't panic, Aiqing. Everyone knows that you will inevitably encounter some troubles when you preside over the reform, and there is nothing wrong with using some flexible means."

   "The widow has suppressed all the remarks that criticized you. Shen does not forget, the widow believes in you, and I hope you can do things well for the widow."

   "Yes, Your Majesty! I will do my best to handle your errands well!" Shen Buwang hurriedly expressed his opinion.

   "Very good." Han Mengshu nodded in satisfaction, and then said, "You don't have to worry about your salary either, the widow has ordered someone to send one hundred taels of gold and one hundred bolts of silk to your house."

  Shen Buwang was very moved, and said: "Your Majesty is so kind, I am so grateful!"

  Han Mengshu saw that Shen Buwang's loyalty directly increased by dozens of points, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily rose slightly. It seems that I have used this kingly power technique quite well.

   These courtiers, no matter how talented and ambitious they are, she only needs a small trick to handle them, and this feeling makes her feel secretly refreshed. This is the joy of being a monarch, manipulating people's hearts and controlling the fate of his subjects!

  She was complacent for only two seconds, and suddenly frowned again. Because she found that after her beating, Shen Buwang was honest, but Zhang Beichen's loyalty not only did not increase, but dropped by five points.

   "Why? I remember that when Zhang Beichen was loyal to King Qin and King Wei, his loyalty was very high?" Han Mengshu was dissatisfied, "Is it because I am not as powerful as them, or because I am not as beautiful as them? Could it be that he dislikes South Korea for being too weak?"

   "Or, the widow's method this time is not smart enough? Should Shen Buwang suppress Zhang Beichen more severely, and the widow then take action to 'save' him?"

  …

  When Zhang Beichen was out of work, he had more time to check Korean information. When he read the diplomatic information, he was sure of one thing.

   That is, this Han Mengshu is a scheming queen! On the surface, it looks harmless to humans and animals, but in fact, it has been making small calculations!

  The message records all read:

  【In January, the king of Han revised the book of state, presented a gift, and formed an alliance with the state of Wei. 】

  【In February, Zhao Guo tried to attack Wei Guo, and secretly promised Han Wang benefits, Han Wang readily agreed. When Zhao Guo attacked Wei Guo, the Han army deliberately delayed the march to avoid participating in the war. 】

  【In March, Zhao was defeated. King Wei denounced King Han. King Han apologized to King Wei and claimed that he was persecuted by King Zhao. 】

  【In June, the state of Chu wanted to unite with South Korea to attack the state of Zhao. The Chu army could not attack for a long time, so they had to retreat. 】

  …

The external record is this kind of news. King Han has been swaying from side to side. Today he forms an alliance with you, and tomorrow he will help others beat you. If someone finds out, he will claim that he is a small country and is coerced by a big country. He dare not resist and pretend to be wronged. Baba look.

   "No wonder this woman fired me first today, and then came to the door to say that she was embarrassed and bought people's hearts! It's too scheming!" Zhang Beichen complained secretly.

  As far as Han Mengshu's operation is concerned, if others don't know about it, they might be completely moved by it. If someone sees it through, the ending will either be torn apart, or everyone will act on each other and pretend to be hypocritical.

  This kind of scheming is used in diplomacy. Zhang Beichen not only understands, but also strongly supports it. South Korea is surrounded by so many powerful countries. If it completely falls to one side, or does not deal with its neighbors, it will definitely be wiped out soon. It's better to act, to have both ways, to gain benefits for the country, and to balance the situation.

  But if this kind of scheming is used against people, or against his own courtiers, Zhang Beichen will be upset. I am here to assist you and give you a chance to unify the world and become emperor. What kind of monarchy are you playing in front of me? Don't you all treat each other sincerely?

  And now that all countries are developing rapidly, it is not the time to intrigue at all.

   "If this woman is still playing like this, I will betray her! Teach her a lesson!" Zhang Beichen thought.

  But he can't do this yet, because when the loyalty is over 50, the courtiers can't rebel. Zhang Beichen's initial loyalty was 80 points, and now there are 75 points left.

   Thank you Liu Guang Qiushui for your reward.

  (end of this chapter)