The gunpowder-array line will certainly not improve in the short term, but it must develop in the future.
I have tens of thousands of students in my online courses, and I can indeed develop some of them to explore for mineral resources.
Although this line is unlikely to overthrow the world during his lifetime and will be restricted by the cultivation system, as long as it can be mass-produced, the army's combat effectiveness will be more than doubled, and it will definitely be a powerful weapon that can influence the situation on the battlefield.
He just said that to Wu Dan.
Not wanting to encroach on Wu Dan’s achievements is just one of the reasons.
The most important thing is his selfishness.
Before the Zhao family betrayed him, he would not do anything that would harm the Zhao family. After all, he had sworn a blood oath.
But it definitely does not mean that he would spend all his family assets to work for Zhao for free.
Zhao was good to him, so these things all belonged to Zhao.
But if the Zhao family plotted against him, he would never allow himself to be bullied.
Conducting secret research with Wu Dan is definitely the best choice.
The only downside is that my father-in-law, a ready-made formation master, is no longer available, and I have to learn it myself.
Ying Wuji is used to unleashing his skills, so he feels a little unsure when asking him to personally comprehend a magical power.
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Time goes by day by day.
There were still frequent reports of victory from the front line. The northern expeditionary army advanced steadily, capturing cities and strongholds along the way.
The Di army suffered defeat after defeat and soon retreated to the Yinshan Mountains.
As long as they retreated to Yinshan Mountain, the northern expedition army would be able to seize the important terrain, and as soon as the conscripted laborers arrived, the Mohist craftsmen would be able to immediately begin building the fortress.
If the fortress is 10% destroyed, the Di Kingdom would have to spend at least ten times the amount of troops to counterattack.
This new land is almost stable.
But compared with the frequent good news from the front line.
The situation in the rear area was much more bleak.
In the two lands of Wei and Han, the people are still extremely well-behaved.
The Wei and Han families seemed to have agreed on this and held on to the new version of the migration order tightly, not issuing a single one. The royal family sent officials numerous times, but they were always fooled to the point of wanting to vomit blood.
No matter what is said, there is only one conclusion.
Not enough manpower!
In the court, Zhao Ji also tried various means to break through.
But all he got in return were the cries of Wei Huan and Han Zhe.
Gan Chu is so fierce!
They are eyeing the border covetously, how can we be careless?
We are the most loyal members of the Li Kingdom. We are always thinking about serving our country, but we really don't have any manpower to spare?
What?
You said you sent Zhao's officials to issue an order to relocate the people?
That's not possible!
There are many unruly people in our area. What if the central government officials are attacked by them when they go there?
How can we, the loyal subjects, live with our conscience?
Just one sentence anyway.
We will not issue a new version of the migration order!
Zhao Ji was extremely angry, but he also knew that he had to either adjust his mentality or just be furious.
This matter involves the foundation of Wei and Han.
The two countries were about to send troops to cause civil strife, but were forced to stop due to pressure from the two Chu countries.
Even if he was the king of Li, he could not make any conditions to Wei and Han before the main force of Zhao returned.
As for those small families.
Those who should take sides have also taken sides.
The strength of one's determination to take sides can be fully reflected in the degree of implementation of the relocation order.
Some who did not want to survive in the cracks directly mortgaged their fiefdoms, official positions and civilians in exchange for the benefits of the new land and the quota for direct disciples of the Dali Academy.
Of course, there is a price to pay. Anyone who is closer to the fiefdoms of Wei and Han can feel tremendous pressure.
If it weren't for the protection of the Zhao family, the clan would have been wiped out long ago.
As soon as the new land is settled, they will move their entire clan to the new land and leave the fief to the Zhao family for safekeeping.
It’s a pity that the families that make such a choice are generally small, which is really not enough in the face of the huge population demand in the new land.
Most of the influential families are in a wait-and-see state.
At the same time, he cooperated with Zhao to promote the new version of the migration order.
At the same time, new policies were issued in Fengtu to retain the people.
There are definitely people who are willing to move away, but it is just a drop in the bucket.
In short.
Everything is at a standstill.
Zhao Ji had anticipated this stalemate, but he still felt a little suffocated with anger.
Of course, it was just chest tightness.
He had already prepared for the worst.
Even if the current situation is not ideal, after the elite troops of the Zhao family return, he will begin to forcibly dismember the vassals of the Wei and Han families.
During his lifetime, he will do his best to clear the obstacles for Zhao Ning.
He looked at the rising sun in the sky and waved his hand gently: "It's getting late, go back and rest! Come to the palace in the evening. Although I don't know if Ning'er can make it back in time, our family still has to have a New Year's Eve dinner!"
It is already the morning of New Year's Eve.
The grand court meeting has been cancelled.
Everyone wants to spend the New Year in peace and quiet.
After enjoying this last bit of peace, I’m afraid there will never be peace again next year.
At least there is some good news today.
The last battle on the front line was won. The northern expedition army has completely captured three important passes. Once the laborers arrive, they will be able to build a fortress under the leadership of the Mohist craftsmen.
Zhao Ning will also return with the news of victory.
This speed even exceeded expectations.
But it was too far away. Even if her warhorse was fast, she would not be able to make it in time for the New Year's Eve dinner.
Ying Wuji stood up and stretched lazily: "Okay! Father, you should also go to bed early!"
New Year’s Eve dinner is a tradition of the Zhao royal family.
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