The Song people were heavily armed.

Under the circumstance that individual combat strength could not confront the enemy in the north and west, the Song people paid special attention to the invention and use of various weapons and combat tools since the founding of the country. Needless to say, the eight-ox crossbow, the poisonous smoke balls of chemical weapons, the head car used to dig tunnels, and the divine arm bow that is being equipped with the army on a large scale, siege, defense, water warfare, and land warfare, in the Song army, all kinds of weapons and combat equipment are equipped with a total of dozens or nearly hundreds.

Offering military-related inventions to the imperial court can be rewarded with great rewards. Li Hong, the inventor of the Divine Arm Bow, although he is still a native of Tibet, has already become an official in the capital. There is also Han Gang, he himself can be remembered by the Son of Heaven, a large part of it is because of his sand table and military chess. Even Tian Ji, who built the first sand table under the guidance of Han Gang, was originally just a clay sculptor, but now he has also come out as an official.

When Han Gang was in Beijing the day before yesterday, he had heard from Zhang Dian that because of the obvious effect of the divine arm bow, Li Hong had just been promoted to a first-class official. Zhang Dian said at that time that judging from the speed at which Li Hong was now promoted, as well as the power of the Divine Arm Bow and the degree of popularity in the army, it was possible to be promoted to the defense regiment in the future, that is, the defense envoy and the regimental training envoy among the noble officials. And with the power of Mu Zheng, it has become a thorn in the side of Hehuang Kaibian, and now it is only a Hezhou assassin history here in the Song Dynasty, and it is only a Hezhou defense envoy on the Western Xia side.

Han Jiang's promise is indeed sincere, but for Han Gang, it is nothing. He hoped that Han Jiang would give him the idea of reaching the Tao by numbers, rather than just playing his improvement of the catapult to the Son of Heaven. No matter how powerful the new catapult is, in the eyes of the scholars, it is only a clever craftsman's means after all, but the ingenious academic insights and the theory of dialysis utensils can make waves in the Shilin.

Regarding the trend of scholars despising the skills of craftsmen at this time, Han Gang hoped to use theory to imperceptibly influence them, rather than directly confront them. It's just that the prime minister's kindness is inconvenient to refuse, and Han Gang is not ignorant of good and bad people, so he bowed down to Han Jiang to express his gratitude.

Han Jiang is now coming to the front line in the name of inspecting the preparations for the siege, so he will come to the craftsman camp to take a walk. After listening to Han Gang's words outside the door, and seeing the prospect of a new type of catapult, his interest became very high, and he walked around the craftsman camp regardless of the filth, and Chong Ge and Yan Da accompanied him, Han Gang wanted to take a few steps back and walk with You Shixiong and Chong Jianzhong, who followed his uncle. But Han Jiang said that he was going to go down to see the sanatorium, and let Han Gang walk beside him.

Han Gang was a little helpless, Han Jiang was sparing no effort to win himself over, if he could have half of today's enthusiasm, his relationship with himself would not be so stiff. But after all, it is also a good thing, Han Gang thought about it, so he gestured to You Shixiong and Chong Jianzhong, and apologized to Chong Ge and Yan Da, and walked half a step behind Han Jiang past them.

You Shixiong and Chong Jianzhong are both looking at their fellow disciples. Walking beside Han Jiang without humility or arrogance, he was as calm as ever, and he was not flattered by the prime minister's attention, and the self-confidence and self-esteem of the scholar doctor were obvious in him.

In the impression of the two, Han Gang is extremely intelligent and capable, and he is good at both military and political affairs, and his contribution to medical treatment in the army makes him popular in the army no civilian official can compare. With Han Gang's previous merits, the future is limitless, and these words are tailor-made for him.

But Han Gang has never shown his talent on the Jingyi Avenue in front of the two of them until today. He came out of his own way, opened a new path, shouted the slogan of 'Reaching the Tao by Numbers', claiming to approach the avenue with side arts, and his academic insight and ambition were unthinkable by You Shixiong and Chong Jianzhong.

is only in his early twenties, and if he talks like this, it will often cause people to laugh at him, but Han Gang can still say a way. You Shixiong listened to Han Gang's explanation from beginning to end, while Chong Jianzhong followed his uncle and Han Jiang, and only heard the second half. However, no matter how much he heard, just the two sentences of 'learning from things' and 'approaching the avenue with side arts', Han Gang's courage and vision have been undoubted.

The new solution of Gewu Zhizhi comes from Zhang Zai and Cheng Hao. Since Han Yu began to preach the theory of Taoism, Song Confucianism's commentaries on the Confucian classics that prevailed in the Han and Tang dynasties have become more and more disdainful. Nowadays, there are many schools, and the theories that come out are all to throw aside the Han and Tang notes.

Zhang Zai preached the unity of heaven and man, and Ercheng said that heaven and man are the same, and the Tao is different, but the origin is the source of the Simeng school, studying the natural principles of all things, and trying to combine the world's principles with the way of heaven with the human body.

Han Gang's theory of 'using numbers to reach reason', You Shixiong has already understood it after listening to his explanation. Although this set of theories is superficial at present, as long as it can be elaborated in depth, and when the principles of all things are explained clearly and easily deduced by using numbers and arithmetic, it will surely become a key foundation for the theory of the unity of heaven and man. And Han Gang may not be able to inherit Zhang Zai's mantle, but it is a sure thing to carry it forward.

Previously, You Shixiong and Chong Jianzhong both had their own talents, and they would never think that they would be much worse than Han Gang. But now, they have faintly begun to have a little more respect for Han Gang in their hearts.

After following Han Jiang to inspect the nursing home, Han Gang received a lot of praise - although he only started to take over the nursing home today. When Han Jiang even inspected several barracks, when he returned to the main tent, Zhao Zhan was already waiting in the tent. Han Gang listened to Jianzhong's explanation that Zhao Zhan came to Xianyang with Han Jiang, but he didn't go down to walk with Han Jiang.

If you look at Zhao Zhan without prejudice, this envoy from the capital can be regarded as a deeply benevolent person, not a wicked person who only cares about merit.

Although he did almost all stupid things because of his lack of military talent, his aim was to minimize the damage to the people. Whether it is to order Qin Feng and Jingyuan to reinforce the city without damaging the houses under the city; or use a wall to wrap up Xianyang City to prevent the rebels from flowing through Guanzhong; are all manifestations of his benevolence.

However, although the result cannot be said to be diametrically opposed to its original intention, it can be regarded as very different. It's because people like Zhao Zhan have the same shortcoming - that is, self-righteousness!

As long as they think that what they are doing is right, they will be tough to the end, and they will not see the usefulness of other people's objections, but will regard all opposition as the wind in their ears, and even as a mortal enemy.

Guo Kui gave him the gas to return to Chang'an; Yanda forced him to rashly attack the city, injuring thousands of elites; He was also forced to abandon the city of Luowu. Zhao Zhan's existence is the biggest obstacle to counterinsurgency.

Han Gang hadn't experienced Zhao Zhan's domineering yet, but in a blink of an eye, Yan Da's face after seeing Zhao Zhan changed from a gentle smile to a shoddy statue in the small temple on the side of the road, with no expression at all, Mu Ran was cold, and the look on the side of the cultivator was almost a mold.

Zhao Zhan's actions after arriving in Shaanxi have completely offended these high-ranking generals in the Western Army. The speed of attracting hatred, the ability to offend colleagues, Han Gang also had to say admiration and admiration to Zhao Zhan.

Han Jiang sat in the position of the commander first, and the drums of the generals immediately sounded outside the tent with his order. The sound of drums spread throughout the camps surrounding Xianyang in an instant, and soon, the generals who commanded the battalions galloped towards one by one on horseback.

The soldiers had the same name outside the tent, and the generals came into the tent one by one, saluted, and then stood on their shifts. When the generals in the camp were arranged in the tent, Zhao Zhan came out first and said to everyone: "Xianggong came to the camp in person today, you should be on guard, don't let the thieves disturb Xianggong!" ”

"What thieves are you afraid of? The reverse is. Han Jiang obviously had the intention of regaining command, unceremoniously interrupted Zhao Zhan's words, and said to him: "This prime minister has already inspected the camp, the battle equipment is ready, and the military heart is available, so it should be ready to fight." ”

Although there are still a few days before the walls and trenches can be completely completed, and it will take another month to open up the tunnels, Han Jiang can't wait any longer. He had just taken a look around the camp and felt that with his current strength, it was enough to capture Xianyang City in ten days.

"Now the siege is still a little hasty." Zhao Zhan's current behavior is extremely conservative, and he doesn't like Han Jiang to return power from him, "When you wait a few more days, wait for the tunnels to dig out, and then talk about it, and use soldiers to be cautious." ”

"It's not that you should do it immediately...... Han Jiang is also stable, he is afraid of another accident now, and he doesn't want to let people rush to the city as soon as his head is hot, "When you salute first and then soldier, choose a competent person first, and go to the city to persuade the rebels to surrender." ”

Yesterday, he had already sent a big gift to Wu Kui, presumably when Wang Wenliang had been killed, and the anger in the hearts of the rebels should be able to dissipate a little. At this time, although the surrender is not expected to succeed in one fell swoop, it will definitely make the rebels sit down. Historically, it has rarely been successful in recruiting and surrendering, and it is normal to talk while fighting. After a few days, the wall was repaired, and then the well-built battle equipment was put out and practiced, which was enough to force the rebels in the city to lose their will to fight.

It's just that the key question now is who to surrender?

Han Gang looked left and right, but they were all eager and eager.

In the eyes of ordinary people, it is a risk to go to the rebels' lair to recruit surrenders, but in fact, no traitor dares to casually kill the surrendered envoys who represent the imperial court. This is a self-defeating way, even if the leading thief chief wants to do it, the minions below will not agree. As long as the envoys do not make mistakes, there will be no major problems, but a great opportunity to make meritorious contributions. Think about Guo Kui, he was able to make a fortune, not because he went to Baozhou to persuade the rebels in the city to surrender.

"Yukun...... I wonder what you think about surrender? Han Jiang named Han Gang's name.