Chapter 254 Weapon Research
After knowing that Japan had a treasure mountain and returning to the palace, Ying Zheng asked someone to study the warships. After all the Hun tribes were cleaned up, the next goal was to clean up Japan first.
The warships were researched before, and Ying Zheng also attached great importance to them, but now he attached more importance to them.
The next day, Zhang Liang came up with the written plan for the establishment of the Weapon Research Department.
The Gongshuoists studied the movements caused by gunpowder, and Ying Zheng also directly told the court meeting that they all knew the power of gunpowder.
The proposal of the Weapon Research Department surprised everyone.
Everyone in the court looked at Zhang Liang, but Zhang Liang always followed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He suggested that it must be the Crown Prince's intention.
"Your Majesty, now you want to attack the Huns, the treasury needs to support the operation of the entire Qin Dynasty, set up a weapon research department, and the court also needs to provide research materials, etc. Your Majesty, this plan is inappropriate." Zhou Yan stood up again.
The newly established departments were obviously specially designed for the craftsmen of the public losers, but they were just craftsmen. When they set up, they would definitely threaten the interests of their nobles.
Now the status of the nobles of the Qin Dynasty is much worse than before, especially since the land reform, not only did the status of the Qianshou greatly improve, but the status of the merchants has been greatly improved.
Now craftsmen are about to rise again. In their opinion, craftsmen are just inferior beings. Even craftsmen have to be on par with them. It would be strange if they can be happy in their hearts.
He was not interested in weapon research, but it was necessary to establish this department. If the Qin Dynasty had powerful weapons, it would be of great use whether it was to conquer the Huns or guard the Qin Dynasty.
After Guan Zhong proposed the Four Division of Labor, the people in the world were divided into four types: scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, and the status of craftsmen was greatly reduced.
When Suling stood up, Gongshu Yu was surprised. Xianyang knew the relationship between Gongshu and the Mo family, but he didn't expect that he would stand up and speak for them.
"Your Majesty, I think the Weapon Research Department must be included in the court. Other craftsmen should not study weapons as powerful as gunpowder, otherwise this would have a great hidden danger to the stability of the Qin Dynasty." Feng Quji said respectfully.
When Zhao Qingrui became the crown prince, they opposed it in their hearts, not only because she was a woman, but more because she did not seek profit for them.
But these people actually belittled their Gongshu so much. Gongshu Yu gritted his teeth secretly and found an opportunity to make them stumble.
His Royal Highness was dedicated to considering them, and he was grateful.
"Since that's true, these weapons are too terrible and should be banned in the entire Qin Dynasty." Zhou Yan looked as if he was taken for granted.
"Your Majesty, I agree that the order of the Qin Dynasty is now in chaos and the nobles and Guizhou leaders are not distinguished. This move will definitely encourage those inferior arrogance."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the research on weapons is their responsibility. Establishing a special department is to increase the burden on the court." One of the old Qin nobles also stood up.
"That's what Lord Zhou meant, shouldn't you study those weapons?" Zhao Qingrui looked at Zhou Yan coldly. This guy didn't go against her, right?
If this is true, the consequences are simply unimaginable.
The status of these old Qin nobles is also much worse than before. After Zhao Qingrui came back, none of the policies she issued was beneficial to the nobles, but it greatly damaged their interests.
Ying Zheng looked at him coldly without rushing to speak. These opposing people were all nobles.
"Where is the prince?" Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Qingrui.
The scholar-official class belongs to the top of society and has enjoyed sought after so many years. Now the status of Qianshou, merchants, and even craftsmen have been greatly improved, and the rights and interests of the nobles have been weakened. The gap can be imagined.
"Father, my son also think that it is time to set up a weapon research department. If I want to become powerful, I, Daqin, not only rely on bows, crossbows, swords, but also the weapons need to be constantly innovated to ensure the rule of Daqin." Zhao Qingrui said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, I also think that the Weapon Research Department is very necessary. I, Daqin, need powerful weapons. Gongshu people are willing to die for the stability of Daqin." Gongshu Yu Dayi said with sternness.
"Li Qing, Feng Qing, what do you think about this matter?" Ying Zheng looked at Li Si and Feng Quji.
"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 foundation of the Qin Dynasty for generations." Su Ling took the initiative to stand up and help him speak for the first time.
"Our Great Qin has now settled down and launched a large war, which has a great impact on the head of Guizhou. His Royal Highness is dedicated to serving the people. Is this just for the sake of false reputation?"
Yesterday, after he and Feng Quji went to Gongshou, he had been thinking about how to solve this problem, but he didn't expect that Zhang Liang provided such a good method.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince means that he wants to start a large war?" Zhou Yan said dissatisfied.
"Your Majesty, I agree with Feng Xiang's words. If these weapons are spreading over the Guizhou leader, it will have a great threat. Setting up a special department will not only reduce this threat, but also help the development of the Qin weapons." Li Si bowed and said, such a powerful thing must be in the hands of the court.
He also went to see the situation of the Gongshu. Such powerful weapons could directly kill two people. This was the case where there were fewer people there. If there were too many people, I wonder how many people would be killed.
Such weapons are too foul than the existing weapons of the Qin Dynasty. If they are not controlled and let these things proliferate among the people, isn’t this providing opportunities for turmoil for the remnants of the six kingdoms and those with ulterior motives?
Just because Su Ling talked to them this time, he would definitely talk to the people at home when he went back, and try not to target the Mo family in the future.
Gongshuyu glared at these people. When Zhang Liang proposed to set up a weapon research department, he was very excited. Zhang Liang said these words, which must be what the Crown Prince said.
Ying Zheng's face was even colder. The Qin Dynasty unified the six kingdoms. He called the First Emperor and said that it was the founding emperor. He knew better than anyone else that there was no need for swords and no swords were two completely different concepts.
With these powerful weapons, even if their descendants are incompetent, the rule of the Qin Dynasty can still continue.
He also agreed in his heart that the establishment of this weapon research department was the only way to stabilize the Qin Dynasty and not be afraid of any threat from the nobles.
Seeing His Majesty's colder face and even holding his hand on the hilt of Tai'a Jian, many people couldn't help but skip a beat.
Chapter completed!