Steel Dynasty - Chapter 84

[Chapter 84 Plate Armor]

The newspaper was circulated among the people.

Xiao Ming said: “This thing in your hands is a newspaper. The so-called newsboy is to deliver the newspaper to the states and counties, and is responsible for reading the newspaper to the people who know it. This matter is very simple, but it is also very important. After reading the newspaper , you will also be responsible for collecting the sufferings in the hearts of the people, and then conveying them to Qingzhou.”

All the scholars nodded, and then Fan Zeng said: “Your Highness, isn’t this newsboy somewhat similar to Yan Guan?”

“It is indeed similar to Yan Guan. It’s just that the public sentiments you reflect will be published in newspapers, and the people’s officials will reflect the current solutions back to the newspapers, so that the people’s voices can be heard from top to bottom,” Xiao Ming said appreciatively. He glanced at Fan Zeng.

The scholars were a little surprised that the King of Qi paid so much attention to the sufferings of the people in the fiefdom, which really made them feel emotional.

Some scholars said: “His Royal Highness is diligent and loves the people. We should help His Highness.”

“Yes, I am willing to be this newsboy.”

“Yes, there is nothing to be ashamed of. Reading books is for the common people.”

“…”

The scholars in the Governor’s Mansion were all impassioned. Pang Yukun and Xiao Ming nodded secretly when they saw it. In fact, the common people and these scholars also had a common feeling.

If it were in the past, they would naturally consider it carefully, but now they also see King Qi’s various measures in their eyes.

However, these scholars were only part of the group. There was also a group of scholars who were silent and seemed to have no interest in the newsboy affairs.

Some people also showed impatient looks, as if they were waiting for other things.

Xiao Ming saw the demeanor of these people and sneered in his heart. He knew that the purpose of these people was to obtain the position of chief historian in the army, but the more so, the less he would give them the position of chief historian.

Because these people are indifferent to the common people, they will naturally not sympathize with the soldiers in the army who are from ordinary people. Even in the army, they are still officials. He does not need such people.

Those who win the hearts and minds of the people have always won the world. Xiao Ming’s reforms are all aimed at winning the hearts of the people. Taking these people under his command would not ruin his major mission.

Moreover, these impatient scholars are all plump and well-dressed. From a glance, they are from a good family, probably from a big family or a small family.

After pondering for a while, he said: “Scholars who are willing to apply for the newspaper boy job, please stay. Others can leave.”

“Leave? Your Highness, this notice clearly states that there are still applications from Changshi.” A scholar said dissatisfied.

Pang Yukun snorted coldly, “Whatever your Highness says is whatever it is. Whenever it’s your turn to make a noise here, get out!”

The scholar’s face turned pale, he flicked his sleeves, and left angrily. Others and some scholars also followed and walked out. .

After waiting for a while and looking at the hundred or so people left in the hall, Xiao Ming said: “Congratulations everyone, you can now choose the Changshi and the newsboy at will. It’s just that the Changshi needs to pass the test of Pang Changshi. As for the Changshi, he needs to pass the test of Pang Changshi. Newsboys, you can register now, come and report every day, and you will get one tael of silver a month from now on.”

The scholars looked in disbelief, and then they were ecstatic, and many of them were secretly glad that they had not left.

“I will examine you one by one below. Those who pass the exam will be assigned to Bowen College as students for a period of time. If you pass the exam, you can enter the army.” Pang Yukun said.

The scholars immediately lined up one by one, waiting for the test. At this time, Fan Zeng walked out silently and said to Xiao Ming: “

Your

Highness, the common people are old and don’t go to apply for the long history, but what your Highness just said really moved me.”

Why belittle yourself?” Xiao Ming said.

Fan Zeng said: “Reporting to Your Highness, Lao Chen has been taking part in the imperial examination since he was fifteen years old, and he has still accomplished nothing. Your Highness compared Jiang Gong with Lao Chen very highly. Lao Chen knows where his abilities lie, so he might as well be a newsboy.”

“In that case , he is a newspaper boy.”

, I will not force you, as the saying goes, forceful melons are not sweet.” Xiao Ming said, firstly, Fan Zeng is indeed old, and secondly, he has no will and is not qualified to be a long history.

However, in his opinion, Fan Zeng was old and an old scholar, so he was very suitable for the newspaper that was about to be established.

He paused and said, “If my father-in-law is willing, can you write down what the people have seen? If it is good, you can publish it in this newspaper.”

“Of course you can.” Fan Zeng said.

Xiao Ming nodded at him. He didn’t dare to confirm what Fan Zeng’s ability was, so he wanted to test it.

In fact, he doesn’t care about people selected through the imperial examination. After all, in any era, there are always many crooked talents.

Chang Shi and the newsboy were settled, and Xiao Ming accelerated the construction of the newspaper office, papermaking shop, and printing shop.

As soon as the house was built in the workshop park, he arranged for the craftsmen to move in and start production.

He also chose the position of the newspaper office, which is currently in Bowen College.

Just as I was warming up my butt in the Dudu Mansion, there was a sudden noise outside the door, and then Lu Fei walked in with a big smile. As he walked, he said: “Your Highness, I heard that the Iron and Steel Factory produces a lot of armor. Can you Would you like me to go take a look?”

“Humph, Chen Wenlong told you, and he doesn’t know what to say,” Xiao Ming said.

Lu Fei chuckled and said, “Your Highness, you can’t blame Chen Bingcao. It was the general who caught him and threatened him a few times before he said it.”

“I guess so, that’s all. You’re here anyway, let’s go.” Let’s go and see.” Xiao Ming was also looking forward to it.

Since the expansion of the steel mill and sufficient manpower, the production of plate armor has begun, and it is a large-scale assembly line production. One hundred sets of plate armor per day is guaranteed to be no problem.

After all, although it is an assembly line production, there are still limitations due to the backward production conditions here.

When they arrived at the steel shop, the two saw the plate armors assembled one by one. These plate armors exuded a shiny silvery white color.

From the helmet, breastplate, arm guards, and leg guards, a complete human form is formed.

This is the advantage of plate armor. It is not only flexible, but also tightly protected, with almost no flaws. Coupled with the high-quality steel refined from the steel mill and repeated hammering by the forging hammer, the steel quality of the plate armor is also good.

“Your Highness, this must be mine.” Lu Fei pointed to one of the tall plate armors and said.

The successfully forged plate armor stood up like terracotta warriors and horses. Xiao Ming looked in the direction of Lu Fei’s finger. It was a large plate armor that exceeded ordinary plate armor in both size and thickness.

“That’s right, this one belongs to Colonel Lu.” Chen Wenlong said with a smile.

The cold sheen of metal came from the plate armor. Lu Fei stared at his armor as if he were seeing a lover. He strode over and said, “Your Highness, can I try it?”

Xiao Ming nodded and asked the craftsman to do it for him. Fei put on the plate armor. After all, it was Lu Fei’s first time coming into contact with plate armor.

(End of chapter)