Back to the Warring States Period as Zhao Kuo

After Zhao Qian fired a bullet, he put the musket in Hamilcar's hand again.

"Now I'm going to teach you how to shoot a gun specifically, you listen carefully."

The operation of shooting a gun is actually not difficult, because this is already a relatively simplified musket.

So soon Hamilka learned too, and he pressed the trigger in the same way, with the same bang.

Although he didn't hit the target, the feeling of firing a gun still made Hamilka feel excited all over his body.

It turns out that the most powerful weapon in the world can be used so easily, not only for adults, but even just find a child to practice a little, it can come in handy.

At this moment, Hamilka finally understood why the Han Kingdom is the most powerful country in the world. With such powerful weapons, how could the Han Kingdom not be strong?

The day passed like this, and Hamilka spent almost all of it here. The muskets they said could not be put down, they kept firing bullets, and the accuracy of the hit was visible to the naked eye, and it improved rapidly.

Finally, when it was dusk, Zhao Qian came over with a smile and reminded Hamilka.

"We should go back."

Hamilcar reluctantly put down the musket in his hand.

"Can we come again later?"

Zhao Qian laughed.

"I've discussed it with my father.

From now on, you can come every day, you can become a sharpshooter, and then we will support your Carthage with 500 muskets, as the sincerity of the Han Kingdom to help your Carthage. "

After hearing Zhao Qian's words, Hamilcar was really shocked.

"Is your great Han country willing to hand over the muskets to us Carthage?"

Looking at the ignorant Hamilka, Zhao Qian smiled.

"I have already told you that our Great Han Kingdom is an inclusive and tolerant country.

Carthaginians can choose to be our friend or they can choose to be our family.

The sincerity we want to show first is here, and we hope to gain the sincerity from Carthage in the future. "

Hamilcar was silent for a long time, and spoke very sincerely.

"I don't know what other people will think, but from me, Hamilka, I will never forget this assistance from Dahan Kingdom."

Chapter 1298 Hamilcar About to Leave

What Hamilcar said definitely came from the heart.

After just getting along for a short day, Hamilcar already understood very well how powerful a weapon like a musket can be on the battlefield.

If such a weapon could be used in the hands of Carthage, it would definitely deal a devastating blow to Rome.

This kind of kindness is not ordinary. This is the fate of Carthage and Rome when they fought for hegemony, which can be said to be a real kindness of rebuilding.

Such a kindness, no matter what words are used to describe it, it is not too much.

Zhao Qian looked at Hamilka in front of him and said with a smile: "Our Han Kingdom is a nation that is willing to help others, and Chinese culture is an inclusive culture. I hope you can help others."

Knowing this, I still very much welcome the Carthaginians to join our big family of Chinese civilization. "

After hearing Zhao Qian's words all the time, Hamilka refused without even thinking about it, but this time Hamilka obviously hesitated.

Whence this friendship came, Hamilcar himself could not say, but the effect on his mood was very complicated.

Seeing that Hamilka did not speak, Zhao Qian was not angry, but patted Hamilka on the shoulder and said with a smile: "At this time, you can train your marksmanship well,

Because the more accurate your marksmanship is on the battlefield, the faster you will kill the Romans. "

For Hamilcar, the ensuing winter suddenly became extremely busy.

Practicing marksmanship every day takes up most of Hamilcar's time, and he devotes himself to this kind of practice very selflessly, as if this kind of practice can bring him incomparable happiness

.

Finally one day, Zhao Qian stood in front of Hamilka, smiled and said to Hamilka: "We are leaving here soon."

Hamilcar said in a daze, "Why did we leave here?"

Zhao Qian pointed to the sky above his head with a smile and said, "Haven't you noticed it yet? Spring has arrived, and it's time for us to set off for your Carthage."

Only then did Hamilka wake up suddenly, looked up and looked around, and found that the traces of spring were indeed everywhere, and the ice and snow had already melted.

At the thought of being able to return to Carthage, Hamilcar suddenly felt a little complicated, not even too happy.

Although he only stayed in the Great Han Kingdom for a few months, such a Great Han Kingdom gave Hamilcar a feeling that he didn't want to return to Carthage.

Such a change suddenly made Hamilka feel a little scared, and subconsciously took a few steps back.

Zhao Qian looked at Hamilcar with some doubts, and asked with concern: "What's wrong with you? Are you okay?"

Hamilcar shook his head, smiled and said, "It's okay, I just heard the news all of a sudden, and I feel the impact is a bit big, and I'm not used to it yet."

After Zhao Qian heard these words, he was actually a little strange. Why did you feel the impact of the news after you heard the news of returning home?

But Zhao Qian is a person with a high emotional intelligence, so it is impossible for him to question Hamilka at this time, but nodded and said: "Tomorrow my father will summon him in the hall.

You, it can be regarded as a farewell to you, you are ready. "

Hamilcar nodded, and said very solemnly: "I will make all the preparations on behalf of our Carthage."

In the main hall on the second day, Hamilcar saluted Zhao Kuo respectfully.

"Your Majesty the Great Emperor, all the people of Carthage will thank you for your generous and selfless support, and you will be our eternal friend of Carthage."

What Hamilka said was extremely sincere, and it can be said that it was absolutely from the heart.

Zhao Kuo waved his hand and said with a smile: "You don't need to be so polite. In fact, it's not without purpose for me to help you. You Carthaginians won't be so polite after you got my martial arts.

After that, you must also help me build at least 100 warships. Do you think this condition is acceptable? "

After listening to Zhao Kuo's words, the expression on Hamilka's face relaxed a lot, and it could even be called a relief.

As an adult, Hamilka knows very well that there has never been love and hate for no reason in this world, let alone help for no reason.

Why did the Han Dynasty support Carthage with 500 guns at one time?This is actually a very serious issue. Whether there will be any conspiracy behind it is also worth guarding against.

Now when Zhao Kuo put forward the conditions, then this matter has actually become a transaction.

Carthage helped the Han Dynasty build 100 warships, and the Han Dynasty provided Carthage with 500 guns and corresponding bullets. This transaction can be regarded as relatively equal.

Since it is a transaction, then everyone pays the money and delivers the goods, so naturally there is no such thing as a conspiracy, is there?

You must know that Carthage is a very special country. It is a commercial country, and the most important thing is commercial interests.The reason for the war with Rome is also because Roman South

The downward expansion endangered Carthage's interests in Sicily and caused Carthage to lose a lot of money in Sicily.

Therefore, a transaction is a very trustworthy way to solve things for a Carthaginian.

Hamilcar said without hesitation: "I am very grateful to the following for their trust in the business reputation of our Carthaginians. I can assure your Majesty that 100 warships will be dispatched when I return.

After returning to Carthage, our craftsmen in Carthage immediately went to the land of the Han Kingdom to take charge of the construction. "

Zhao Kuo was obviously relieved after hearing this sentence, nodded and said: "I know the reputation of the Carthaginians quite well, so let's settle down like this. By the way, my

Qian'er will also be my envoy to your Carthage, which can be regarded as a witness of the friendship between our two countries. "

Hamilka already knew this beforehand, so naturally he would not have any objections.

In fact, for Hamilcar and Carthage, with the presence of Zhao Qian, the prince of the Han Dynasty, there may be no need to send people from thousands of miles to the imperial capital to discuss many things.

On the contrary, Zhao Kuo's communication is a very convenient and good thing.

Zhao Kuo looked at Hamilka in front of him, with a smile on his face, and said to Hamilka: "Since this is the case, there will be a farewell banquet in the palace tonight.

Yes, I hope you can become an exchange envoy between the Han Kingdom and Carthage in the future, so that you and my two countries can have a better tomorrow. "

Hamilcar was very serious, and said to Zhao Kuo: "This is also Hamilcar's greatest wish!"

Chapter 1299 Zhao Qian sets out for Zhao Kuo's southern tour

With great excitement and excitement, this farewell banquet ends here.

On the second day, Zhao Qian and the protagonist left the Imperial City by train and headed west.

They will stop briefly in Xianyang City, where two generals Wang Jian and Xiang Yan will join their ranks, along with [-] Musketeers.

Wang Jian and Xiang Yan dispatched together, which is definitely an out-and-out masterpiece for the current Han Dynasty.

But as Li Mu said before, as long as it is for the safety of His Royal Highness Zhao Qian, then everything is acceptable.

Zhao Kuo basically decided to let Zhao Qian be responsible for the next conquest of the West by the Han Dynasty, which can be regarded as giving Zhao Qian a chance to be hot.

If it is not hot, Zhao Qian may not have the kind of opponent that can be called "Ming Country" to conquer in the future. After Zhao Kuo sent Zhao Qian away, he suddenly felt a little bored.

At this time, Zhao Qian has a lot of things to do, and he can continue to go to Carthage to fight with the Roman Empire.

As for Zhao Kuo, he could only stay in the imperial capital, facing a lot of memorials all day long, which makes people a little uncomfortable to think about it.

After much deliberation, Zhao Kuo made a decision.

He summoned several confidant ministers and announced to them: "I have spent enough time in the imperial capital, and now I am going to tour the south to see the scenery of the Great Han Kingdom in the south."

After hearing Zhao Kuo's words, the confidant ministers present were quite calm.

They have all worked as courtiers under Zhao Kuo's command for so many years, and they all know that His Majesty the Emperor is not a peaceful master.

Thinking about it carefully, Zhao Kuo has indeed spent about half of the time in the imperial capital these years, and the other half of the time is outside fighting.

Xu Li said calmly: "I don't know where His Majesty plans to tour the south this time?"

Zhao Kuo thought for a while and said with a smile: "I have been to Jiangnan last time, so I won't go this time.

I plan to go to places like Lianghu, Yunnan-Guizhou and Lingnan for a while. "

Even though they were mentally prepared, after hearing Zhao Kuo's parade route, these ministers were still taken aback by coincidence.

Pang Nuan couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, these two lakes are easy to say, Yungui and Lingnan are mostly mountainous areas, there are hills and miasma, how can Your Majesty take risks in such places?"

Several other ministers also spoke one after another, and most of them disagreed.

Zhao Kuo waved his hand disapprovingly, and said, "You guys, there is a problem with this thinking.

You are the core figures at the top of the Great Han Kingdom, and your every move is related to the officials and people below. If even you think that Yunnan, Guizhou and Lingnan are not suitable places to travel, how can you convince the Central Plains? Where do the common people go to live? "

For Zhao Kuo, there is always a map in his mind, which is a map of a rooster with its head held high.

Although the territory of the Han Dynasty has far surpassed the rooster, in Zhao Kuo's heart, the regions included in the rooster still have an irreplaceable position.

So he is going to take a look around, not only that, but he will also push a large number of Central Plains immigrants to go south to these places, so that these places will truly become an inseparable part of the Han Dynasty and the Chinese nation.

960 million, nothing less, only more!After listening to Zhao Kuo's words, the ministers felt helpless.

Xu Li sighed, and said: "Your Majesty can go, but this time you must bring all the imperial physicians with you."

Pang Nuan said very seriously: "Besides, if there is any illness, you must return to the Imperial City immediately."

Several other ministers spoke one after another, and their tone was very firm.

Obviously on this issue, they do not intend to make concessions to Zhao Kuo, after all, this is a matter of Zhao Kuo's life.

Looking at the stubborn expressions of the courtiers in front of him, Zhao Kuo also laughed: "It's not that I haven't been there before, what could be the matter?

Forget it, just follow your orders. "

This matter is so settled.

Xu Li asked again: "Who does Your Majesty plan to accompany this time?"

Zhao Kuo obviously had already thought about it, and said, "Uncle Xu, you and Pang Qing are old, so you don't have to go this time.

Li Mu, you have to guard the imperial capital, but you can't go there either.

Let Sima Shang lead the guards. As for the officials, let Han Fei, Lu Buwei, and Li Si go with me. "

Now Zhao Kuo's Han Kingdom can be said to be full of real talents. Even if a few high-ranking prime ministers do not set off, there are still enough talents to assist Zhao Kuo.

After hearing these arrangements by Zhao Kuo, everyone had no objection, only Li Mu was obviously regretful.

In fact, Li Mu and Zhao Kuo have the same essence, they are both restless people. Some time ago, when Zhao Qian set off for Carthage, he missed Zhao Qian, and now Zhao Kuo’s southern tour is still nothing to do with him. One can imagine.

But Li Mu is also very clear that Zhao Kuo did this mainly out of trust in him.

After Zhao Kuo left and Zhao Qian was not around, Li Mu became the de facto supreme military commander of the Han Kingdom. If it wasn't out of absolute trust, how could Zhao Kuo let Li Mu take on such a responsibility?