"How is it, Lord Shen? Do you have a good idea?" Wang Jian asked Shen Qing very much.

Shen Qing scratched his head and said helplessly: "The arrow cluster needs to be made of iron, where can we get so many iron? General Wang, you are really greedy. Zhou Gong’s crossbows only cost 100,000. This arrow cluster is more than 100,000, and it’s more than 100,000. Now, without arrow clusters, you can’t use it even if you have crossbows."

According to historical records, Zhuge crossbow uses iron as arrows. Don’t think that the arrow shaft is also iron. Just arrow clusters are made of iron. The latest proof results show that using wooden or bamboo arrow shafts can reduce its own weight and the range is only long, reaching 120 meters. If an iron arrow shaft is used, because its weight is too large, it will only shoot about twenty meters. Therefore, Zhuge crossbow “using iron as arrow” cannot be understood as all arrow branches made of iron, and can only be the arrows that are iron.

Zhou Chong's improved Zhuge crossbow had to fire fifteen arrows at one time, and the number of arrows required for 100,000 crossbows was tens of millions. At that time, it was a huge project, and it was impossible to support it with the Korean land alone.

Wang Jian smiled and said maliciously: "We agreed that one hundred thousand is a lot, and the arrow branches should be enough."

"General Wang, I suggest you start a war with Zhao State immediately and take over the iron field of Zhao State, and your problem will be solved." Shen Qing praised: "General Wang is good at fighting. As long as General Wang takes action, such a small matter is easy to handle."

Nei Shiteng was a peacemaker and said, "I said, don't fight secretly here. If there is no way, please ask Lord Zhou for advice, and it might be solved."

Wang Jian and Shen Qing clenched and said, "Yes, let's go, go find Lord Zhou."

"No need, I'm here." Zhou Chong's voice sounded, saying, "This problem is not difficult to solve."

Wang Jian and the other two bowed to Zhou Chong and said, "I have met Lord Zhou."

Zhou Chong returned the favor and said, "I have calculated that it is very difficult to just use iron arrows to satisfy General Wang's appetite. If necessary, bronze can be used as arrows. In addition, I have written a letter to the king and asked the king to order arrows and arrow branches in Shu."

Shuzhong was the main iron supply base of Qin at that time. It was not until the Three Kingdoms that Shuzhong's status as the main iron supply base decreased. If the iron in Shuzhong was also used to make arrow branches, this problem would be much easier. Wang Jian was overjoyed and said, "It's better for Lord Zhou to think carefully."

Nei Shiteng smiled and said, "Who is he? He is Duke Zhou!"

"Look at what you said." Zhou Chong patted Neishen's shoulder lightly.

A Hu Ben guard came quickly and said, "Sir, the envoy of Zhao State asked to see you."

"I understand, go down." Zhou Chong shook away the Hu Ben Guard.

Nei Shiteng patted his forehead lightly and said curiously: "What are the envoys of Zhao State coming to do?"

Zhou Chong asked Wang Jian, saying, "General Wang thought why did the envoy of Zhao State come?"

Wang Jian left all the money and said, "I, Wang Jian, only care about the war, but only ask about the envoys."

"I guess we are building roads, and Zhao State is not at ease, so we sent envoys to find the bottom." Zhou Chong looked at Wang Jian intentionally or unintentionally and said, "Make good use of it, maybe General Wang's wish will be fulfilled."

Wang Jian was a little confused and asked, "Master Zhou, what do I have for you?"

Zhou Chong did not answer the question and said, "Let's go and take a look." He walked in his head with big strides. Wang Jian and Nei Shiteng were full of questions and followed Zhou Chong. Shen Qing patted his forehead, sighed, and said, "This General Wang only knows that the lion is talking big, and the people are busy, so I can only watch and have to work hard." He shook his head and went to work hard by himself.

"Zhao Chunru, the envoy of Zhao State, met Master Zhou." Zhao Chunru was a medium-sized person, about forty years old, wearing Zhao State's court uniform, and just walked in front of Zhou Chong, who was still outside the door.

Zhou Chong looked at Zhao Chunru and thought that people were as famous as they were, they really had a sense of elegance. He replied, "The envoy came here. Zhou Chong should have greeted each other, but he was in official business. The envoy only found out when he arrived in Xinzheng that he was ashamed."

There must be verbal disputes in diplomacy, but etiquette must be thorough. At the last moment, the fight was red and the eighteen generations of women who greeted the other party, and the next moment they were drinking and joking together. Zhao Chunru must have a verbal contest. Zhou Chong was still unwilling to lose his etiquette and spoke very thoughtfully.

Wang Jian, Nei Shiteng and Zhao Chunru had seen rituals. Zhou Chong invited him to sit down and went straight to the point: "I dare to ask the envoy, what's the important thing to do when you arrive in Xinzheng?"

Zhao Chunru replied: "Zhao Chunru is ordered by my king and greets Lord Zhou."

Zhou Chong said politely: "Thank you, your envoy. Please convey Zhou Chong's gratitude to your king and your wishes."

"My king sent Zhao Chunru to come. May I ask Lord Zhou about what your country built roads and why did it build the borders of our country?" Zhao Chunru said in shock: "Does the Qin Dynasty ignore the friendship between the two countries and intend to use troops to our country?"

As Zhou Chong expected, he really came for this matter. No wonder this road was built, on the surface, to facilitate transportation and help develop the Korean economy. A discerning person could see the mystery at a glance, that is, it would be easier for Qin to carry out large-scale military mobilizations, and could gather millions of troops and military supplies needed by the army in a short period of time.

Although King Zhao is weak, his subordinates are not without talented people, especially the famous general Li Mu is a person with unique vision. How can he not see through it? Can he not make any comments to King Zhao?

Zhou Chong smiled and said, "Your country has been worried about it. South Korea has been destroyed. South Korea has become a county in the Great Qin Dynasty. The Great Qin built this road to better connect the Qin and South Korea, to exchange currency, facilitate industry and commerce, and to restore production in South Korea faster."

Zhao Chunru did not believe Zhou Chong's explanation and said: "Your country wants to build roads. My country should not have made any comments, but it is built on the border of my country. My country has to ask, please understand it by Master Zhou."

Zhou Chong explained: "Building to your country's borders will benefit your country without any harm. With this road, it is more convenient for your country's cargo transfer to Daqin, and it is also convenient for the transportation of Daqin's cargo transfer to your country, which is convenient for the two countries to communicate with each other. Why don't your country feel at ease with such favorable things?"

Zhao Chunru was stunned for a moment before saying, "The reason is this. If your country uses this road to mobilize the army, wouldn't it be as convenient?"

Zhou Chong changed his mind and asked, "Is this what General Li Mu said?"

Zhao Chunru paused and said, "It was said by my king."

"The Ming people don't knead the sand in their eyes, and the real people don't tell lies in front of them." Zhou Chong smiled and said, "You don't need to hide it. It must be what General Li Mu said. You have to know one thing. Generally speaking, if there is no war, they will not have a day to stand out. If Li Mu doesn't talk about our road construction and encourage your king to step up preparations for war, he will not be able to monopolize military power. Li Mu is a human being, you know better than me. Once he has mastered military power, he will have people he doesn't like... It's hard to say. At the end of the day, the nobles understand what will happen."

Zhao Chunru frowned and did not speak, and a plan appeared clearly in his mind. Zhou Chong smiled and said, "Some words may not be easy to say to your country, so I, Zhou Chong. You are good at teaching, and you will know that Zhou Chong plans to go to Handan with you to analyze the interests of your king."
Chapter completed!