Chapter 150 Two kinds of powerful people
"Master Qi thinks that those people who have control of all the materials and so-called secret recipes will still treat blacksmiths as equal talents?" Jiang Lin asked.
"They won't." Jiang Lin asked and answered directly: "They will only use the blacksmith as a tool to achieve a certain purpose. To put it bluntly, in their eyes, there is no difference between the blacksmith and the dog."
Blacksmith Qi was stunned when he heard this. This was a bit unpleasant to hear, but it was true.
In any monopolized industry, so-called talents are worthless because resources are the core of their monopoly.
"The more they act like this, the less I will go." Jiang Lin took a deep breath and said solemnly: "I don't believe that I can't find a way by myself without a secret recipe!"
"Isn't it a treasured weapon!"
"One day, I will find a way and tell it to the world! Let all the blacksmiths in the world have the opportunity to build their own weapons!"
Although Jiang Lin usually behaves peacefully, he actually has some arrogance in his heart.
Just like what he said when he was laughed at for his mediocre talent when he swung a hammer for the first time.
You natives, do you understand the value of cheating by us Blue Star people!
I don’t believe that I can’t even defeat those of you who play monopoly.
Blacksmith Qi and others looked stunned as they listened. They had never thought of finding a way out for other blacksmiths.
Every time I mentioned secret recipes, powerful people, or whatever I thought, it was because I was not qualified.
To put it bluntly, they have become accustomed to obedience and are controlled by this twisted thinking.
Jiang Lin is different, he comes from another world and never succumbs to any world that distorts three views!
Looking at the resolute young man, Qi Tiejiang and others realized for the first time that the gap between themselves and Jiang Lin was not just about skills.
What this young blacksmith wants to do, his ideals and ambitions are far beyond what others can imagine.
Not to mention myself, even the craftsman Yu Maoming is far behind!
Yu Maoming only thought about making the blacksmiths' lives better, but never thought about why the blacksmiths were not living well and how to change everything from the source.
That's the difference.
Jiang Lin didn't try any more, as long as he came up with a result.
The next day.
After dinner, he borrowed Old Man Wei's donkey cart and dragged several boxes of silver to Kyoto.
After walking around Kyoto City and spending all his money, Jiang Lin bought some of the best materials currently available.
Of course, the so-called best is only about the same as Xuanjing Iron.
Better materials are almost invisible on the market.
Even so, the number of tens of thousands of silver taels bought back is not very large.
Jiang Lin had already expected this result and didn't take it to heart.
Then he went to Nanling Camp, where he was naturally welcomed warmly.
The Nanling Camp is in great shape right now. From the third-grade generals to the eighth-grade generals, they all use weapons of the second or even higher grades.
Every military attache wears first-class armor, which can be said to be armed to the teeth.
If we really go to the battlefield, the combat effectiveness of Nanling Camp will definitely surpass other frontier camp.
A group of high-ranking military attachés surrounded Jiang Lin, each one talking about Brother Jiang, who was extremely polite.
Who said that the border army can't flatter people?
Serving tea and pouring water, slicking your beard and slapping a horse, that's all you can do.
It doesn’t mean you won’t use it, it’s just that you don’t deserve it.
"Brother Liao, I came here today just to clear up some doubts in my mind and ask for some advice," Jiang Lin said.
"Doubts? Even if I say it, whatever I know, I will tell you everything I know," Liao Mingxu said.
Jiang Lin paused for a moment, then asked: "What is a powerful person?"
Liao Mingxu was startled when he was asked. He really didn't expect this question. "The powerful... naturally refers to people who hold high positions and hold great power. What kind of confusion is this?" Liao Mingxu was a little confused.
Jiang Lin knew that he didn't understand, so he said: "What I mean is that since the powerful are in high positions and have great power, they have everything they want and no one dares to disobey them. Then why do they have to control the blacksmith so firmly? I don’t want any materials to be released.”
Liao Mingxu shook his head and said: "I don't know about this. It has been like this since the founding of Daqian. Even the Foundry Department was only founded more than 300 years ago."
"Brother Liao means that blacksmiths have always been controlled by powerful people?" Jiang Lin was a little surprised.
If this is the case, it means that the blacksmith has an extraordinary status, or role, in Daqian.
"Absolutely." Liao Mingxu seemed to understand what Jiang Lin wanted to ask, and whispered: "I'm afraid you don't know. In our country, there are two types of powerful people."
The first type of dignitary literally means someone who occupies a high position and holds great power.
Such people, such as first-grade officials and marshals, can be counted.
The second type of powerful people is the aristocratic family.
They may not be serving in the imperial court, but no one dares to underestimate them.
The imperial court of Daqian almost controlled military power and people's livelihood.
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What the aristocratic family controls are resources.
Even His Majesty the Emperor must be wary of these aristocratic families and will not offend them easily.
The two types of powerful people represent the two factions of Da Qian.
One is the imperial court headed by His Majesty the Emperor, and the other is an aristocratic family that has existed for who knows how many years.
"Although I don't know why you are asking these questions, if you really can't ask, it's best not to ask people around the world. Asking too many questions may lead to death," Liao Mingxu reminded.
Since you can't ask, it means someone doesn't want people to know the truth.
If you know, you will die.
Only the dead can keep secrets.
Jiang Lin listened in silence. He thought he could get some answers from Liao Mingxu, but he became even more confused.
Such a powerful dynasty was actually divided into two factions.
It is not an exaggeration to say that the two sides can fight each other, but on the surface they are very harmonious, and I have never heard of any aristocratic family causing trouble.
The things involved here are too sensitive and are indeed not something a blacksmith should know.
Jiang Lin nodded, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, brother, for clarifying my doubts. I understand a little bit, and I won't ask others easily in the future."
"That's good." Liao Mingxu nodded and said seriously: "I can protect you from ordinary troubles, even if you are a second-grade official. But there are always some people who are not afraid of madmen."
People from their own faction can't make any trouble, and they all live under the same rules, so they are naturally easier to deal with.
But for people who live by another kind of rules, it's not that simple.
After leaving Nanling Camp, on the way back, Jiang Lin led the donkey cart and walked slowly.
He suddenly realized why there was always a sense of crisis in his heart that could not be dissipated.
I didn't understand it before, but now I have some clues.
The so-called sense of crisis probably comes from those powerful people who have never met before.
Family……
Take control of the blacksmith...
What exactly do they want to do?
Jiang Lin couldn't help but sigh. Sure enough, his understanding of the world was only the tip of the iceberg.
To put it bluntly, the status is too low and far from the real key.
Thinking of this, his pace suddenly accelerated.
Since status has caused many problems, we can only improve our status!
Looking for follow-up orders, the follow-up will still be around noon
(End of chapter)