Iron Dynasty

Your Majesty's forgiveness!

When all the ministers saw Xiao Wenxuan so angry before, Cui Hao shivered with fright and immediately pleaded guilty.

Hmph, all of you standing on the dry bank with high-sounding appearances, do you think I'm really a fool? You can't take back the land of Youzhou, that's the territory of the barbarians. Xiao Wenxuan continued.

Then he glanced at the entire Chengqing Hall and said, Since you don't agree with King Qi's method, yes, now I will give you a chance, no matter who wins the land in Youzhou, I will reward that land to whoever you dare. ?

The civil servants headed by Cui Hao suddenly shrank their heads and dared not speak. They could only show their lip service, but when it was their turn to actually go to the battlefield, they were already trembling with fear.

After waiting for a long time, no one spoke, and Xiao Wenxuan sneered, It seems that no one else is willing to go to the grassland to fight for me. In this case, I agreed to King Qi's request. As a reward, I agreed to this matter with King Qi. .

Thank you, Father! Xiao Ming bowed and said.

I have to say that Xiao Wenxuan just now finally looked like an emperor, and his domineering side leaked.

Xiao Wenxuan sat down on the dragon chair again, and then looked at King Wei, King Wei, what reward do you want?

Your Majesty, my younger brother is just wondering if King Qi can also sell some artillery pieces to his younger brother. King Wei hesitated and said.

Hearing the words, the third prince said vigilantly: Uncle Sanhuang, King Zhao, King Liang and other northern vassal kings need artillery to defend against the barbarians.

King Wei, the third prince is right, what do you want this cannon for? Xiao Wenxuan also frowned.

King Wei sighed at this time and said, The emperor does not know anything, but my brother wants this cannon to defend against Japanese pirates from the sea. In recent years, the merchant ships that my brother has gone to sea are often looted by Japanese pirates, and there are even Japanese pirates in the The coast is raging, and the ministers and younger brothers are suffering, and every time these Japanese pirates land in the thousands, tens of thousands, and they return to the sea after looting, it is really a headache.

Speaking of the Japanese pirates, the third prince suddenly stopped talking, because the fief of the King of Chu was also attacked by Japanese pirates. I think what Uncle Sanhuang said is reasonable.

King Wei glanced at the third prince and thought that the third prince was really smart. At this time, he immediately changed his words to support him, which means that the king of Chu was able to purchase artillery smoothly.

Xiao Ming watched from the sidelines, the more demand for this artillery, the more he made a lot of money.

However, the Japanese pirates mentioned by King Wei made him frown.

This Japanese pirate naturally refers to a certain island country. Historically, Japanese pirates attacked the coast from time to time. It seems that there are also Japanese pirates here, but Xiao Ming has little memory of Japanese pirates.

Well, let me think about this matter again. Xiao Wenxuan did not immediately agree to King Wei.

He was a little annoyed at this time, this Xiao Ming and King Wei were not fuel-efficient lamps, and they didn't want any serious rewards, but they were causing him a problem.

Seemingly tired, Xiao Wenxuan said something to Feng Deshui, and Feng Deshui immediately said: If there is something to play, I will retreat.

This morning, Cui Hao stumbled. Not only did he fail to use the artillery technology, he was also scolded by Xiao Wenxuan. Anyone with a discerning eye could see Xiao Wenxuan's attitude towards the barbarians.

It can be seen that the main battle faction will become the most vocal group of people in the court for a period of time in the future.

After the court was dispersed, the ministers left one after another.

This time Xiao Ming got the result he wanted, naturally, he was very satisfied, but King Wei was a little worried and unhappy.

Xiao Ming secretly laughed in his heart, this King Wei's request for this cannon to defend against Japanese pirates was false, but it was true that he threatened the King of Chu and King Yan with this cannon.

After leaving the Chengqing Palace, Xiao Ming was about to leave the palace when Feng Deshui suddenly came over and said to Xiao Ming, Your Highness, the Queen of the Emperor is waiting for you.

Xiao Ming heard that and followed Feng Deshui to the back of Chengqing Hall, where Xiao Wenxuan was standing in a pavilion.

Father! Xiao Ming bowed and said

Xiao Wenxuan turned around, looked at Xiao Ming and asked slowly: There are only you and my father and son here. Tell me the truth, what is the power of this artillery?

Father, my son does not dare to talk nonsense, this artillery is evolved from the torch, and it is more than ten times stronger in terms of power and range. With the strong artillery of the city, the soldiers will not retreat, and it is generally no problem to defend the city. of.

Xiao Ming told the truth.

Nodding his head, Xiao Wenxuan said: You must be aware of the situation in the Great Yu Kingdom now. The reason why I dare not send troops to help you is because I am afraid that King Zhao and others will take the opportunity to attack, not I am ruthless. It's not clear who gave him the idea.

My father has already seen it, and my son is still worried that my father will really let my son hand over the artillery skills. Xiao Ming said.

If it were 20 years ago, the father would have let you hand it over. Xiao Wenxuan sighed suddenly, It's just that now the father is old, you should always think about the foundation of the Xiao family, this cannon is in your hands, I can rest assured, You are a royal after all.

After a pause, Xiao Wenxuan continued: But this time, although I will not force you to hand over your artillery skills, your first batch of artillery pieces will be handed over to the Guards, understand?

Yes, Father, Xiao Ming said.

Xiao Wenxuan continued: So when will the first batch of artillery arrive in Chang'an? He was also very interested in this artillery.

Half a year. Xiao Ming said.

Half a year? Xiao Wenxuan was very angry when he heard the words, Why does it take so long?

Father, this cannon is very complicated to produce, and my son's cannons in Cangzhou City are not enough, so we have to come close to Cangzhou first. Besides, this cannon requires a lot of coal and iron, and it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. Xiao Ming complained.

For Xiao Ming, he just drew a big cake for others to see. He agreed to sell artillery, but he had the final say when to provide it.

No, it's too slow, I have to see the first batch of artillery pieces in three months. If you don't have coal or iron, I can give it to you. If you don't have silver taels, I can transfer it to you. This artillery piece must be equipped with the Imperial Army as soon as possible. It must be equipped in the city of Chang'an. Head. Xiao Wenxuan said sternly.

Xiao Wenxuan's eagerness to ask for artillery seems to be always resentful of the humiliation of barbarians and alien kings last time.

He said: Since this is the case, I can only do my best, but I can only provide twenty-four artillery pieces in three months, and each cannon is 10,000 taels of silver. I hope the emperor can give the silver to the son first...

Hmph, I knew that you would take the opportunity to ask for a price, eight thousand taels per door, and you would make up for it yourself. Xiao Wenxuan said arrogantly.

Xiao Ming pretended to be very embarrassed, Since this is the case, Erchen should suffer a little. He thought to himself, if he knew earlier, he would raise the price a little more.