Steel Dynasty - Chapter 231

[Chapter 231 The lion opens its mouth]

“The envoy of King Zhao?”

Pang Yukun nodded and said to Xiao Ming: “Yes, this person claims to be the eldest son of King Zhao, Zhao Yuanliang.”

“Is it him?” Xiao Ming pondered for a moment.

Then he said to Yue Yun: “You continue to follow Zhang Liang to understand the structure of the Galen ship and how to operate the Galen ship. After that, someone will arrange food and accommodation for you. In the future, you will learn this navigation skill at Bowen Academy. “

Your Highness, there is no need to learn this. We are all experts,” Yue Yun said confidently.

“Hey, don’t say such big words now. When I teach you what sailing is, you will know the difficulties of sailing.” Xiao Ming said.

Leaving Yue Yun and others behind, Xiao Ming asked them to provide money for those children from the fishing village who were unwilling to stay, so that they could go back on their own. He rode back to Prince Qi’s Mansion.

At this time, in Prince Qi’s mansion, a young man slightly older than Xiao Ming was waiting in the main hall.

Outside the main hall, the maple leaves in Prince Qi’s palace were as red as the sunset. Looking at the servants coming and going in the palace, Zhao Yuanliang had a hint of worry in his eyes.

“Your Highness, the Prince of Qi’s Palace is much shabby compared to our Palace of Liangzhou, and Qingzhou is just mediocre. I think the people in the city are not as good as the people in Liangzhou.”

Beside Zhao Yuanliang is a man in a gray gown with his head on his head. A scribe wearing a square turban, he is Zhao Kuan, an adviser to King Zhao.

“This Qingzhou was plundered by barbarians three years ago. How can it be recovered overnight? There has been no trouble in these six states for three years. He also eliminated the local wealthy families. It can be said that this Xiao Ming is extremely extraordinary. “My father specially told me not to neglect him this time, after all, we have something to ask of him this time,” Zhao Yuanliang said.

“Yes, I have remembered it,” Zhao Kuan said.

While the two were talking, they suddenly heard movement outside the door, and it was King Qi who came in with a man who looked like a civil servant.

“Yuanliang, long time no see.” Xiao Ming shouted before he reached the door.

Zhao Yuanliang and Zhao Kuan hurriedly greeted him and said with a smile: “Zhao Yuanliang is here to see His Highness.”

“No courtesy.” Xiao Ming helped Zhao Yuanliang up and strode into the main hall. Zhan Xingchang followed him into the main hall.

Signaling Zhao Yuanliang and the two to sit down, Xiao Ming asked with an interested look: “Yuanliang, we haven’t seen each other for about five years. I remember the last time I saw you was when you came to Beijing with King Zhao.”

” It’s true that Yuanliang was ignorant at that time and bumped into His Highness in the palace. I hope His Highness will forgive me,” Zhao Yuanliang said.

Five years ago, when he went to the palace with his father to meet the saint, he met Xiao Ming who was scolded by Xiao Wenxuan. He accidentally touched Xiao Ming and was scolded by Xiao Ming.

They were both young and energetic at the time, so they naturally refused to give in to each other, so they started fighting in the palace.

Later, Xiao Ming was dragged out by Xiao Wenxuan to beat him up.

If it wasn’t for the artillery issue this time, his father wouldn’t have sent him to Qingzhou to show his concern. After all, the two of them still had a holiday, but looking at Xiao Ming now, he didn’t seem to care.

“It doesn’t matter, I was ignorant at that time, which made Yuan Liang laugh.” Xiao Ming said, he knew the purpose of Zhao Yuanliang’s visit, and after greetings, he asked directly: “This time Yuan Liang went to Qingzhou as an envoy, I don’t know why? “

Zhao Yuanliang said: “Your Highness, it is for the artillery. Above the court, my father promised that all the northern vassal kings can purchase artillery from Your Highness to defend against the barbarians. Like Your Highness, Zhao Di is now facing the threat of barbarians, and Zhao Di is also facing the threat of barbarians. It is the northern barrier of Great Chongqing. I hope His Highness will take care of the safety of Great Chongqing and sell the artillery to us. “

This artillery purchase was originally within Xiao Ming’s plan, but the artillery of the Forbidden Army has not yet been received. Now. How could it be possible to sell the artillery to King Zhao again?

He said: “My father and the emperor have told this matter, so I naturally have to comply with this artillery matter. However, now that I am producing artillery for the Forbidden Army, I am afraid that there are no excess artillery for sale.”

Zhao Yuanliang smiled and said: “Your Highness, what’s the problem? “If His Highness doesn’t have enough manpower, why not sell the artillery technology to me and we can produce it ourselves when we return to Zhao.”

Zhao Yuanliang came here this time to negotiate with Xiao Ming, naturally holding a few in his hand. set of methods.

“Yuanliang is joking. My father made it very clear at the meeting that this artillery technology can only be in my hands. It’s not that I don’t believe you. It’s just that the barbarians are now making perfect work. If this artillery falls into the hands of the barbarians, , Zhao Di may not even have the advantage of defending the city.”

Zhao Yuanliang rolled his eyes. Although he knew it was impossible, he still wanted to try and continued: “Your Highness, if you sell us the artillery technology, we will do it. Naturally, he will try his best to keep it secret, and his father agreed that he is willing to exchange 5,000 good horses and 5 million taels of silver. “

I have to say that this price makes Xiao Ming quite excited, but it is impossible for him to hand over the artillery casting technology. out.

Although he knew that without high-quality steel, it would be impossible to forge artillery of the same level as him, but once the technology spreads, quantity would be enough to make up for the quality gap.

“Yuanliang, it’s not that I disagree, but if this artillery technology is leaked, my father will really kill me.” Xiao Ming shook his head, “Let’s talk about something else.”

Xiao Ming refused again, This method seems to be unworkable.

Zhao Yuanliang continued: “In this case, your Highness can provide artillery for the Forbidden Army and Zhao Di at the same time. Your Highness does not know. Since His Highness repelled the barbarians, now the barbarians seem to want to regain their face in Zhao Di. Recently, the barbarian cavalry has been active outside the city. “My father and I are quite nervous.”

“This…” Xiao Ming pretended to hesitate.

Nowadays, the iron mold cannon casting technology has matured, and the military workshop also has a group of professional cannon-making craftsmen. Whether the production volume can be increased depends on whether the materials are sufficient.

And he also wants to use this sale to expand the production scale of the military workshop. After all, if the military workshop can make money and make money, he will naturally use this opportunity to expand the production line and maintain such a scale. Once the war comes, it will be as short as dumplings. A large number of artillery pieces were produced.

However, Xiao Wenxuan’s imperial order came first, and Xiao Ming did not dare to disobey it. He pondered for a moment and said: “I can provide you with the artillery in the second month after providing the first batch of artillery to the Forbidden Army. However, you must pay the cost of the artillery production in advance. “A

month

?” Zhao Yuanliang and Zhao Kuan looked at each other.

“This is the shortest time. The artillery of the Forbidden Army must arrive first.” Xiao Ming said firmly.

Zhao Yuanliang saw that Xiao Ming had such a tough tone, so he stopped arguing on this issue and asked: “In that case, Your Highness, how much silver does one gun of this artillery cost?”

“This is not expensive, 20,000 taels of silver per gun .

.” Xiao Mingshi opened his mouth.

(End of chapter)