The Three Great Han Dynasties: Awaken Liu Bei with a scolding; you weave mats and sell sandals.

Chapter 198 Liu Hong's Blacksmithing: The More the Merrier

When Liu Hong personally takes on many physically demanding tasks, he can undoubtedly achieve twice the result with half the effort.

This advantage alone led to many strongmen in the army who were originally going to fight and kill the enemy being transferred to Liu Garden and never returned.

It is evident that although Liu Yuan's work was arduous and tiring, the treatment he received was extremely high.

Moreover, Liu Hong was never stingy with rewards whenever any research or development was successful.

Liu Hong would provide them with official positions, wealth, and even beautiful women, arranging grand marriages to ensure they all had families, children, and other desirable possessions.

With a weakness in their hands, Liu Hong could treat them with more confidence and make better use of them.

Otherwise, even if these craftsmen learn such superior techniques, if they were to go out and inform the Yuan family, the Wang family, and the Yang family, Liu Hong dared not imagine the consequences.

It is likely that the hard-won balance within Luoyang City will be completely destroyed in an instant.

Any family that obtains such a technology that can change the entire era will react very strongly, and may even disregard everything else.

After all, having obtained this secret technique, one would essentially have the power to sweep across the world with the strength of one's own family.

Therefore, Liu Hong's level of security for Liu Garden was even slightly higher than that of the entire General's Mansion.

As long as they don't reach the point of utter desperation, Liu Hong, with the help of the elite troops from the General's Mansion, will naturally be able to break through the encirclement.

But the situation is different for Liu Yuan.

There are too many potential risks of leaks, and if Liu Hong doesn't take it seriously, the situation will likely only get worse.

"Zilong, you are usually the most cautious and meticulous."

The matter of Liu Garden must not be leaked out in the slightest.

Liu Hong spoke slowly and deliberately, his tone heavy.

Zhao Yun nodded, referring to the sounds that had been making in Liu Garden recently.

He was fully aware of it.

They had already suspected this, and now that Liu Hong had said it, it undoubtedly put their minds at ease.

"Let's go."

"Please rest assured, my lord."

Even if I, Zhao Yun, were to die, and the entire Zhao clan of Zhen Ding County, Changshan were to be wiped out, the secret of Liu Garden would never be revealed to outsiders.

point."

Although Zhao Yun was unaware of matters such as gunpowder packets, sulfur, salt, and items like soaps and perfumes all originated from this place.

The annual profits were so great that they could easily buy up the entire Changshan Zhen Ding Zhao family, yet they wouldn't become senile.

"very good."

Liu Hong patted him on the shoulder, but did not refuse.

This will also make Zhao Yun realize the seriousness of the matter, which is indeed very important.

Even Zhao Zilong, who was right in front of him, was not necessarily someone Liu Hong could trust.

As Liu Hong left, Zhao Weng of the Changshan Zhen Ding Zhao family slowly walked out of Liu Garden.

The Zhao family basically settled down here.

Seeing Liu Hong leave and hearing his words of instruction, Zhao Weng suddenly became curious about the deeper parts of Liu Garden.

If he were younger, he might have given it a try.

But now that he is of such an age, the entire Zhao family is naturally his priority.

The saying goes, "Curiosity killed the cat."

How could an old man like him not know?

"Zilong, this matter is up to you."

Perhaps Liu Garden involves matters of the world; otherwise, the Grand General would never have spoken of it in such a way.

Old Zhao spoke.

Zhao Yun bowed and nodded again to express his thoughts and feelings.

After Liu Hong returned, he summoned Dian Wei and had him secretly continue to protect the entire Liu Garden.

With one side in the light and the other in the shadows, Liu Hong could finally feel completely at ease.

Otherwise, I'll always feel a little uneasy.

Liu Hong's practice of visiting Liu Garden almost once a month quickly attracted the attention of countless people.

It was within the imperial palace of Luoyang that, upon hearing the report from the eunuch, Empress Dowager He raised her phoenix eyebrows slightly, her slender hand gently lifted, and a hint of confusion lingered on her elegant demeanor.

"That does have some interest."

This great general, instead of enjoying all the riches and honors within the imperial city of Luoyang, has gone to the outskirts of the capital and does so once a month, showing such importance.

That's truly extraordinary.

Empress Dowager He clapped her hands, and then Jian Shuo slowly walked over, bowing and scraping his knees, his face full of loyalty.

This can be considered a form of assistance left by the late Emperor Liu Hong for the orphaned mother and her child.

On the surface, it's the Eight Colonels of the Western Garden, but we still need to have people in the shadows as well, otherwise, we might not be able to protect them properly.

"Investigate. I have a feeling this matter is of great importance to me and the entire royal family. Remember, under no circumstances should the Grand General find out."

Once discovered, commit suicide by poison immediately, ensuring that not even the slightest clue reaches the palace.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Jian Shuo lowered his head and nodded obediently, thus agreeing to the matter.

After Jian Shuo left, Empress Dowager He's eyes flickered, and she said slowly, "Today, I will take a good look at this."

What kind of sinister schemes are you plotting, General? What secrets does this Liu Garden hold that warrant such concern from you?

Even the elite troops of your Liu family, seven or eight tenths of them have been directly transferred away.

This situation is quite unusual compared to the past.

As the voice faded, it became clear that Empress Dowager He was not about to let things end so easily.

They must gain a good advantage in order for this matter to be accomplished.

Otherwise, wouldn't that give others the upper hand?

Now, within this inner courtyard, no one should be trusted.

I wonder if my second brother counts as one of them.

I did it for the sake of my family, and even more so for Your Majesty.

My beloved Majesty, perhaps you are destined to become like your elder brother.

Perhaps what they care about is the entire He family, while we, a widow and her children, can only be left behind.

Empress Dowager He parted her lips slightly and spoke slowly, word by word.

It is indeed visible.

This woman, however, also had her own thoughts and wouldn't be so easily taken advantage of.

As an empress dowager, to have achieved this much is quite an accomplishment.

It remains to be seen how long her cleverness will bring her peace.

Ultimately, it was far too late for Empress Dowager He to begin learning now.

Moreover, having already lost the trust of the court officials, the probability of her regaining that trust is even lower than expected; it is truly a dismal situation.