After knowing that there was a treasure mountain in Japan, Ying Zheng returned to the palace and ordered people to study warships. After defeating all the Xiongnu tribes, the next target would be to defeat Japan.

Warships had been studied before, and Ying Zheng attached great importance to them, but now, he paid even more attention to them.

On the second day, Zhang Liang took out the plan for setting up the weapons research department.

Ying Zheng also directly talked about the commotion caused by Gongshu Jia's research on gunpowder at the court meeting, and they all knew the power of gunpowder.

The proposal of the weapons research department surprised everyone.

Everyone in the court looked at Zhang Liang. Zhang Liang had always been following His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so his suggestion must have been His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's idea.

"Your Majesty, if we want to attack the Huns now, the national treasury has to support the operation of the entire Qin Dynasty, and we have to set up a weapons research department. The court also needs to provide research materials, etc. Your Majesty, this plan is not appropriate." Zhou Yan stood up again.

The newly established department was obviously created specifically for Gongshujia's craftsmen. They were just craftsmen, but if they were established, they would definitely threaten the interests of these nobles.

The status of the nobles in the Qin Dynasty is no longer as high as before, especially since the land reform. Not only has the status of the common people been greatly improved, but even the status of merchants has also been greatly improved.

Now craftsmen are about to rise again. In their eyes, craftsmen are nothing but the lowest class. It would be strange if they could be happy if even craftsmen were to be on the same level as them.

After Guan Zhong proposed the theory of division of labor among the four classes, people in the world were divided into four types: scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, and the status of craftsmen was greatly reduced.

The scholar-official class, belonging to the top of society, has enjoyed the pursuit for so many years. Now the status of the common people, merchants, and even craftsmen has been greatly improved, and the rights and interests of the nobles have been weakened. The gap can be imagined.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the research of weapons is their responsibility. Setting up a special department will only increase the burden on the court." One of the old Qin nobles also stood up.

In recent years, the status of the old Qin nobles has also declined significantly. After Zhao Qingrui came back, none of the policies she promulgated were beneficial to these nobles. Instead, they greatly damaged their interests.

They were opposed to Zhao Qingrui becoming the crown prince, not only because she was a woman, but more because she did not work for their benefit.

"Your Majesty, I second this motion. The Great Qin is currently in chaos, with the nobles and the common people indistinguishable from each other. This move will undoubtedly embolden the lower classes."

Ying Zheng looked on indifferently and did not rush to speak. Those who opposed were all nobles.

Gongshu Yu glared at these people. He was very excited when Zhang Liang proposed to set up a weapons research department. Zhang Liang must have said these things as what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince meant.

He was grateful that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was thinking about them.

But these people actually went too far in belittling the Gongshu family. Gongshu Yu gritted his teeth and decided to trip them up when he found an opportunity.

"Your Majesty, Lord Zhang is also considering the future of the Qin Dynasty. The army needs more powerful weapons. This move is also for the eternal foundation of the Qin Dynasty." Su Ling took the initiative to stand up and help speak for the first time.

He was not interested in weapons research, but the establishment of this department was very necessary. If Daqin had powerful weapons, it would be of great use whether in conquering the Huns or defending Daqin.

When Su Ling stood up, Gongshu Yu was surprised. Everyone in Xianyang knew the relationship between the Gongshu family and the Mohist school, but he didn't expect that he would stand up and speak for them.

Just because Su Ling spoke up for them this time, he would definitely talk to his family when he got back and ask them to try not to target the Mohist school in the future.

"Your Majesty, I also think that the weapons research department is very necessary. My Great Qin needs powerful weapons, and the people of Gongshu are willing to die for the stability of the Great Qin." Gongshu Yu said righteously.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Feng, what do you think about this matter?" Ying Zheng looked at Li Si and Feng Quji.

"Your Majesty, I think the weapons research department must be incorporated into the court. Other craftsmen should not research powerful weapons like gunpowder at will, otherwise it will pose a huge hidden danger to the stability of the Qin Dynasty." Feng Quji said respectfully.

He also went to see Gongshujia's situation. Such a powerful weapon could directly kill two people. This was when there were only a few people there. If there were more people, who knows how many people would be killed.

Such weapons are far too illegal compared to the existing weapons of the Qin Dynasty. If they are not controlled and allowed to spread among the people, wouldn't this provide the remnants of the six kingdoms and people with ulterior motives with an opportunity to cause unrest?

If this is true, the consequences are unimaginable.

"Your Majesty, I agree with what Prime Minister Feng said. If these weapons spread among the common people, they will pose a huge threat. Setting up a special department will not only reduce this threat, but also be beneficial to the development of Qin's weapons." Li Si bowed and said, such a powerful thing must be in the hands of the court.

After he and Feng Quji went to Gongshu's house yesterday, he had been thinking about how to solve this problem. Unexpectedly, Zhang Liang provided such a good solution.

"Where is the prince?" Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Qingrui.

"Your Majesty, I also think that we should set up a weapons research department. If our Great Qin wants to become powerful, we can't just rely on bows, crossbows and swords. Weapons need to be constantly innovated to ensure the rule of the Great Qin." Zhao Qingrui said respectfully.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, do you want to launch a war?" Zhou Yan said dissatisfiedly.

"My Great Qin has only just settled down, and the wars we've launched have had a huge impact on the common people. Your Highness the Crown Prince is dedicated to the people, but is this all just for empty fame?"

"Then Lord Zhou means that we shouldn't research those weapons?" Zhao Qingrui looked at Zhou Yan coldly. This guy must be feeling uncomfortable because he doesn't oppose her, right?

"Of course it is. These weapons are too terrifying and should be banned throughout the Qin Dynasty." Zhou Yan said as if it was a matter of course.

Ying Zheng's face was even colder. The Qin Dynasty unified the six kingdoms, and he was called the First Emperor, which was not bad to say the founding emperor. He knew better than anyone that having a sword but not using it and not having a sword at all were two completely different concepts.

With the existence of these powerful weapons, the Qin Dynasty's rule can continue even if the descendants are incompetent.

He also agreed with the establishment of this weapons research department. Only when the weapons are powerful enough can Daqin be stable and he will not be afraid of any threats from the nobles.

Seeing His Majesty's increasingly cold expression, his hand even grasping the hilt of the Taia Sword, many people couldn't help but feel a pang of fear in their hearts.

"What Lord Zhou said is really absurd. Lord Zhou only sees the horror of this thing. As long as it is used in the right place, anything is valuable. Could it be that this gunpowder threatens Lord Zhou?" Zhao Qingrui raised a hint of sarcasm at the corner of his lips.