Genghis Khan consulted with the general Mu Huali and proposed the establishment of an artillery army. Mu Huali, a wise and brave henchman, said: "Our heroic Mongolian iron cavalry, with the assistance of artillery, is really like a tiger with wings and invincible. ”

Genghis Khan laughed for a while: "We see the same, but there is still a period of time before this day comes, and we still need to work hard." ”

Mu Huali immediately said: "I ask the Great Khan to put me in charge of establishing this artillery team, I will do my best to make our artillery roar as soon as possible, and if there is any mistake, I am willing to be punished." ”

When Genghis Khan heard this, he immediately stepped forward and held Mu Huali's hands tightly, and said to him cordially: "I am naturally relieved that you can carry this burden." But you're already busy enough with military affairs, and if you work hard, your body will be exhausted, how can I bear it?"

Mu Huali said excitedly: "What did the Great Khan say? I can share the worries and do things for the Great Khan, it is my supreme honor for Mu Huali. I have already made a vow that the Great Khan will send me into the fire, and I will not hesitate to rush into the fire, and if the Great Khan sends me into the water, I will rush into the water without hesitation. ”

When Genghis Khan heard this, a stream of blood poured into his whole body, and he was so excited that he hugged this subordinate with both hands, and said cordially: "Thank you, God sent you to me and became my powerful arm, this is really providence." ”

Genghis Khan always took care of his subordinates as the most important thing, and in his heart there was a principle of employing people, if he obtained the power to lead his people, he must first win the hearts of his people, so that he was convinced of himself, which shows the wisdom of this Great Khan.

The next day, Genghis Khan really appointed Mu Huali to be responsible for the preparation of the artillery team, including the manufacture of cannons, the composition of the artillery team, etc.

Under the direct care of Genghis Khan, Mu Huali first transported the large stone cannons captured from Western Xia and Jin to repair them. He also sent General Zhang Rong to select 500 shrewd and capable soldiers together with An Muhai, train intensively, learn artillery techniques, and use the captured large stone cannons as teaching materials, while studying, experimenting, practicing and improving, so the first artillery team was born.

Soon, several well-known gunners were invited one after another, and Genghis Khan smiled with joy, and immediately ordered the slaughter of cattle and horses, and took special care of his subordinates, saying: "Roast fifty lambs, and give a grand reception to the master of the cannon." ”

At this grand banquet, Genghis Khan was full of passion, facing the artillery experts who gathered together, he raised his glass and said: "With the care and help of God, the earth is not divided into north and south, east and west, people are regardless of race, you and me, everyone is the descendants of China, let us raise a glass together, I wish our cannons will be made as soon as possible, cheers!"

At the banquet, the gunners were attracted and seduced by the mellow aroma of mare's milk wine and the delicacy of roasted lamb, and after they were drunk and full, they reported to their families.

Jatarahun, who once served as an artillery technician in the Dajin Kingdom, came to Mongolia this time, and actually recruited hundreds of strong men who were good at using cannons and making cannons in his hometown, and he first said: "Please rest assured that the Great Khan can make wooden cannons and stone cannons, and as long as conditions permit, the hundreds of people I bring will be able to make thousands of wooden cannons and stone cannons for the Great Khan within a month." ”

When Genghis Khan heard this, he hurriedly asked, "But I don't know what you mean by the conditions?" ”

Jatarahun blushed from the stimulation of the wine and said: "In life, it mainly means eating, drinking, sleeping, and supplying it in a timely manner, and in my work, that is, when making cannons, I am not disturbed by the outside world, so that I concentrate on making cannons." ”

Genghis Khan smiled when he heard this: "This is a legitimate request, don't worry, it will definitely satisfy you, and it will definitely create a good environment for you." ”

After speaking, he turned his face to Mu Huali and said, "These things all depend on you." ”

Mu Huali nodded, and another gunner, Xue Tarahai, said: "I can make cannons, I can also repair cannons, and if there is iron, I can also make iron cannons." ”

Mu Huali whispered to Genghis Khan: "It's this Xue Ta Lahai, he actually brought more than 300 gunners in the Jin army to our Mongolia. ”

When Genghis Khan heard this, he immediately praised him: "It's not simple, it's really amazing, you must treat him well, he is the treasure of treasures." ”

At this time, Tata Tonga said: "We must also learn to mine and make iron, so that we can produce iron, not only arrows, armor, but also cannons." ”

The general's father was an old blacksmith, who specialized in making large knives, iron guns and other weapons, and then he said contemptuously: "In the past, the iron used by my father to build weapons was all bought from other places, and the price was high and the quality was poor. It would be great if we could mine and make iron ourselves. ”

He also said, "Please ask the Great Khan to send me to take charge of this mining and iron-making matter." ”

Genghis Khan smiled and said, "You are from a family of blacksmiths, of course it is good to be in charge of this, but you are a general?"

One of the four dogs, Le, has been following Genghis Khan in his expeditions to the south and north for decades, and his exploits are really as high as a mountain. Now he volunteered to take the lead in mining and ironmaking, and to share the problems of the Great Khan, which is really touching.

At this time, Wu Liancheng, the general of the Jin State, said: "Report to the Great Khan, I have a cousin who was originally a technician of the Jinshan Iron Mine of the Jin State, and wouldn't it be better to send me to invite him to mine and make iron for us?"

When Genghis Khan heard this, he was very pleased and said, "That's great, as long as I can invite your cousin who can make iron, I will not only reuse him, but also reward you generously." ”

After hearing this, Wu Liancheng said: "Don't worry, I will be able to invite me, because my cousin has long been dissatisfied with the Jurchens' discrimination against Han people." ”

Genghis Khan immediately sent Wu Liancheng with gifts, disguised as a merchant, to the Jinshan Iron Mine to recruit his cousin. Genghis Khan, with his magnanimity, sincerity and righteousness, attracted all kinds of capable people to Mongolia, so that they could use their skills for their own use.

"Report to the Great Khan, the iron cannon we have made from the iron we have smelted ourselves has succeeded, and it is very powerful. ”

Genghis Khan appointed him as the accompanying gunner Daru Huachi, and made him the commander of the newly established artillery team. ”

An Muhai continued: "The gunners have already told me that they now have the technology to make iron cannons, and they can also make earth-shattering thunder and flying muskets at the same time, and they are more powerful. ”

When Genghis Khan heard this, he excitedly asked, "What? Thunder and Muskets? Are they more powerful than iron cannons?"

An Muhai said: "The earth-shaking thunder is an iron canister filled with gunpowder, and when it explodes, its sound is like thunder, and the earthquake area is more than half an acre, and the bullets in the tank can penetrate people's armor, and the power is incomparable. ”

"Ah! This earth-shattering thunder is so powerful, you have to be careful when you make it, and don't happen like the one in the Xue Ta Lahai again. ”

When Genghis Khan heard that the earth-shaking thunder was so powerful, he couldn't help but remind An Muhai to pay attention to his safety, and asked, "What kind of weapon is that flying musket?"

An Muhai said: "The flying musket is to put gunpowder in the chamber of the gun, and when it is shot, it is a ball of fire, and when it wins the bid dozens of steps away, it immediately burns into a large piece, which is amazing." ”

Genghis Khan clapped his hands in excitement and said loudly: "Good! You have done a good job! We have cannons, earth-shattering thunder, and flying muskets, and we are no longer afraid of the strong city wall." ”

Genghis Khan ordered that a large number of young and capable soldiers be immediately drawn from the whole army, gathered together, and invited several artillery masters to give them lessons and teach them techniques, and later these people became a new generation of artillery masters.

Genghis Khan, with his foresight, discovered and reused all kinds of technical talents in the Central Plains, created and developed a powerful artillery team, which made his unparalleled cavalry team like a tiger. Genghis Khan, with his keen eye and mind, absorbed the most advanced science and technology in the world at that time, and in addition to directly using it for the needs of war, he also indirectly improved the scientific and cultural level of the Mongolian nation.

Since then, the Mongolian steppe has not only been able to manufacture bows and arrows, armor, siege machinery, and a large number of wooden cannons, stone cannons, and various iron cannons, but also to build more advanced vehicles, and various handicraft products, and to establish mining and iron smelting, and to promote and promote the development of agriculture, animal husbandry and commerce, as well as urban construction and the erection of bridges.