"Poof~~"

Xiao Daozong spurted out a mouthful of old blood, shook his body several times, and finally collapsed softly on the chair. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

"Father?!"

Xiao Gang exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly stepped forward to help, but was waved away by Xiao Daozong.

Xiao Daozong's eyes were red, like a demon crawling up from hell, he glared at Xiao Gang fiercely, and asked word by word: "What did you say?" Say it to me again? ”

Xiao Gang had never seen his father so angry, his heart was pounding, and his body couldn't help shaking, and he forgot to reply for a while.

"Say!" Xiao Daozong roared angrily.

Xiao Gang shivered, did not pause at all, and repeated Fang Cai's words in one breath: "Qi Jinzhi handed over all the secret recipes of the Qi family's firearms to the emperor, and after the Emperor Daxi ordered the firearms department to verify the authenticity, he sealed Qi Lingxian as the lieutenant of the light car!" ”

The lieutenant of the light car is a meritorious position, and he is not really lacking, and compared to Qi Lingxian's original first-class grandfather, this position is nothing at all.

However, this time is different from the past, the Qi family has been in decline for many years, Qi Lingxian has long faded out of the noble circle, and although the lieutenant of the light car is only an empty title, he is also a serious official.

Since then, Qi Lingxian has returned to Xungui's battle sequence. Moreover, this is a good start, and the sage is willing to reward the Qi family, which means that he will no longer pursue the past of the Qi family, and he will no longer be angry with Qi Lingxian because of Eastern Qi.

Qi Ling Xianda can stay in this position for two or three years first, and when he encounters the right time, he will be recommended by his in-laws and old friends, and he may be able to lead the army to fight again.

After all, Qi Lingxian is not yet fifty years old, so he is not old and useless, and the southwest looks calm on the surface, but secretly it is full of dangers, once there is any conflict there, Ma Hanze alone will not be able to control the situation.

Both the sage and Qi Lingxian knew in their hearts that if that time came, only Qi Ling could really solve the problem first.

The saint had been pressing the Qi family before, not because the Qi family had made a mistake, but because he was afraid of the Qi family's firearms.

Now the Qi family has directly handed over all the secret recipes, which not only eliminates the sage's vigilance against the Qi family, but also sells it to the sage, as long as Qi Lingxian does not do the stupid thing of rebellion, the sage will still reactivate Qi Lingxian.

"Who told you to say that?!"

Xiao Daozong didn't care whether Qi Ling did it first or not, he only wanted to know one thing: "Did the Qi family really hand over all the secret recipes for firearms?" Including the latest development of the firecracker? ”

After Xiao Gang and Master Xu got on the line, they heard the name of 'Fire Gun' from his mouth, and determined that the new firearm that the Qi family was going to develop was this kind of firearm that could be fired in their hands.

Xiao Daozong felt that it was amazing, and Xiao Gang also thought that this was indeed the treasure of the Qi family, so he would be dishonest to Master Xu who provided this news.

Even if Master Xu said that the current technology of the firearm is not mature enough to be put into mass production for the time being, Xiao Gang did not treat him slowly, but continued to respect him as a master.

Xiao Gang twisted his eyebrows and thought for a moment, then shook his head, "I haven't heard of this." ”

Xiao Daozong's gloomy eyes suddenly gave birth to a glimmer of hope, "Then can we turn to making fire guns?" ”

As a squire of the military department, Xiao Daozong naturally knew that the Firearms Department was desperately developing firearms. A few days ago, there was news that the craftsmen of the Firearms Division had created a firearm very similar to that of the porcelain lei.

It's just that there are still some flaws in the technology, and the performance of the firearms is not stable enough. But the craftsmen have already mastered the principle, and in time, they will succeed.

Xiao Daozong secretly inquired, and according to the news that came back, in another three or five months, the Firearms Division would be able to create firearms that were even more powerful than porcelain thunder.

The reason why Xiao Daozong ordered his son to dig the corners of the Qi family was to make enough firearms before the firearms division was successfully developed.

He and Xiao Ye are competing for a time.

For this reason, he did not hesitate to take out all his belongings, and pinched the necks of Wang Dongcheng and several other wealthy businessmen to 'borrow' all their money. These are almost the last foundations of the 'military'.

Xiao Daozong threw all the money into the firearms.

At the critical moment, Qi Jinzhi's performance ruined all this.

Xiao Daozong thought with his toes and knew that after Xiao Ye got the secret recipe, he would definitely order the Firearms Division to make it day and night.

Xiao Ye has the entire Great Qi Empire behind him, and once he launches it, the results he gets are by no means comparable to Xiao Daozong's family.

It is not impossible to take the lead by force, but the 'military' is already ready to send an arrow. No matter how many difficulties lie ahead, Xiao Daozong can only go on hard.

Faced with a desperate situation with almost no chance of winning, even if there was a glimmer of hope, Xiao Daozong wanted to seize it.

It's a pity that Xiao Gang quietly broke Xiao Daozong's hope, "Father, I'm afraid it's not easy." First, the technology is immature, and Master Xu said that even if he does it himself, he does not dare to ensure 100% success; Two, we, we don't have any money—"

The development of firearms is definitely a costly business.

The Xiao family just made some porcelain mines and throwing grenades, and the silver money flowed out like flowing water, and the backbone of the Xiao family and other 'military' were exhausted, and they could no longer take out the extra silver money.

Moreover, porcelain thunder and grenades are mature technologies, and the Xiao family's expenses are all on raw materials.

Unlike the firecracker, this new weapon still needs to be tried and tested, which is not simply a cost, it can definitely be called a burning of money.

"This doesn't work, that doesn't work, you're such a piece of waste, what do I want you for?"

Xiao Daozong was furious, picked up the inkstone on the desk, and smashed it towards Xiao Gang.

Xiao Gang didn't dare to hide, he was smashed on his chest by the thick inkstone, and the black ink bloomed on his snow-white robe.

Xiao Gang was smashed by the powerful force, and it was easy to stabilize his figure.

"It's all the son's incompetence, father, please calm your anger, don't be angry!"

Xiao Gang lowered his head and said with an extremely respectful attitude.

Xiao Daozong was so angry that his face was red and his neck was thick, and he was panting heavily.

In fact, he understands what Xiao Gang said and can understand. He scolded Xiao Gang, more to vent.

After smashing his son, he swept everything on the table to the ground.

Crackling, ding-dong, in the blink of an eye, the study seemed to be passing through a typhoon, and books, brushes, paperweights and other objects were all thrown to the ground in a mess.

Xiao Daozong kicked over the desk, and there was no complete furniture in the room, so he stopped, wiped his sweat, and gradually calmed down.

"Wait, okay, why did Qi Jinzhi do this?"

Xiao Daozong's sanity returned to the cage and his IQ went online, and he soon discovered the problem, he looked at Xiao Gang suspiciously: "Are you sure that kid of Qi Jinzhi was 'taken' by you?" Or do you have some flaws that you don't know about? ”

Xiao Gang raised his head sharply and said with great certainty: "He has indeed been controlled by his son." Just yesterday, he secretly lent his son 10,000 taels of silver. In addition, he also told his son that the Qi family is developing a firearm that can be held in the hand. ”

It happened to be the same as the fire gun that Master Xu said.

Otherwise, Xiao Gang would not be so confident.

Xiao Daozong frowned, "It doesn't make sense, the Qi family should understand that firearms are their family's life talisman, once handed over, it will be difficult for the Qi family to recover its former glory!" ”

Without hole cards, you can only let the emperor fall, and the status instantly changed from active to passive.

Qi Lingxian and Qi Jinzhi are not stupid people, and they should not do such a self-defeating thing.

Xiao Gang thought about it, suddenly said 'huh', and said hesitantly: "There is something, and my son doesn't know if it has anything to do with it." Qi Jinzhi once said that the Ma family and the East Palace have looked for him many times, and they have mentioned it openly and secretly, asking him to persuade Qi Lingxian more, and not to always grasp the past. At that time, my son didn't hear the problem in this sentence, so he didn't pay much attention. Now that I think about it, Qi Jinzhi will fold the fold, maybe it is the meaning of the East Palace or the Ma family. ”

Because everyone knows that firearms are not only hole cards for the Qi family, but also obstacles. As long as the Qi family masters it for a day, the saint will not really trust the Qi family and give the Qi family a chance to turn over.

The intentions of Donggong and the Ma family are also obvious, they need powerful allies. The Qi family has roots in the southwest, but it lacks an opportunity to regain connections.

Only by eliminating the sage's wariness of the Qi family can it be possible to send Qi Lingxian or Qi Jinzhi back to the southwest.

For the sake of that huge network, it is indeed possible for the East Palace and the Ma family to persuade Qi Lingxian's father and son.

Xiao Daozong thought about these carefully, and then nodded slowly, "There is indeed this possibility." Alas, Sizheng, it was your father who wronged you and got angry with you, you won't blame your father, right? ”

Speaking of the latter, Xiao Daozong's tone softened a lot, quite a bit of annoyance, guilt, and distress.

Xiao Gang did not feel the slightest feeling of emotion or grievance, but raised his vigilance and looked at his father defensively.

He knows his Lao Tzu too well, and Xiao Daozong has never done things wrong, even if he is wrong, it is the fault of others.

If Xiao Daozong admits his mistake, it is definitely not out of sincerity, but has other intentions. And it must be very difficult to plot.

Sure enough, I heard Xiao Daozong say softly: "Sizheng, we are now pawns crossing the river, we can only move forward and not retreat...... If we don't have money, we have to make it up even if we smash the pot and sell iron, cut blood and sell meat. ”

When he heard the words 'cut blood and sell meat', Xiao Gang's fair and handsome face instantly cast a shadow.

What do you mean? It's to make him like the little guy in the little house, who sells and sells for money-

It's one thing for Xiao Gang to like to seduce people, but it's another thing for him to fool around with people for money. The former gives him a sense of accomplishment, but the latter gives him endless humiliation!

Xiao Daozong didn't care about this, stared at Xiao Gang's eyes, and commanded softly: "Haven't you and Qi Gu's become 'friends'?" Work harder and try to take her down in these two days. ”

With Qi Gu's money and shadow guards, the 'military' may have a few more chances of winning.

Xiao Gang resisted the urge to vomit blood in his heart, and explained to his father in a good voice, "Father doesn't know, Qi Gu's family is the most difficult, if there is enough time, his son will definitely be able to take her, but in two days-"

Gu Jialuo is not a fool, in just two days, it is impossible to cheat a large amount of money and shadow guards from her.

Xiao Daozong said disappreciably: "Don't you have medicine? ”

The kind of medicine that can confuse people's minds, although it is a little out of the stream, is very useful.

Xiao Gang made a bitter face, "Father, that kind of medicine can only work temporarily, and if you want to control a person's mind for a long time, you can't." "It's not a elixir given by the gods, how can it be so effective?

Xiao Daozong waved his hand, "Don't you still have incense, soul control techniques and other means, if you can't do it, you can use them all." ”

Xiao Daozong saw that Xiao Gang was still embarrassed, so he lowered his face and said coldly: "Sizheng, my father is not begging you, and you are not doing things for others. Don't forget, you are also a member of the 'military', if our affairs are revealed, I will definitely die for my father, and you will not be able to escape the involvement! ”

Usually do it willingly and smoothly, but when it comes to the critical time, but push three blocks and four and hesitate, what is the reason?

Xiao Gang didn't dare to defend anything, so he had to bite the bullet.

Early the next morning, Xiao Gang changed into purple clothes, had a hosta tied on his head, and held a feather fan in his hand, and came to the outskirts of the city in a very coquettish manner.

On the path next to the official road, Xiao Gang led the horse and waited quietly in the shade of the tree.

A short time later, an ordinary black wagon drove by.

The driver was a man and a woman, in her twenties, with an ordinary appearance but sharp eyes.

Xiao Gang took a look at it and knew that this person must be a 'shadow guard'. Hmm, she's the legendary Xiao Nineteen, right? Xiao Yu gave it to Gu Jialuo's female guard.

"Young Master Xiao, how long have you been here? I'm really sorry that something on the road delayed you for a long time! ”

Gu Jialuo lifted the curtain of the carriage, leaned out half of his body, and said with a slight apology.

The carriage was small enough to accommodate her alone.

Xiao Gang could see clearly through the half-open curtain that Gu Jialuo did not bring a personal maid today, but only brought a Xiao Nineteen chauffeur and guard.

Hmm~ Xiao Gang touched his chin, according to his years of experience, Gu Jialuo's move represents a meaning: she has some thoughts about him, and she has the desire/desire to further 'contact' with him!

Discovering this, Xiao Gang was very excited. Originally, he was still a little worried in his heart, fearing that if he was in a hurry, it would backfire and completely offend Gu Jialuo.

Well, now Gu Jialuo is not unresponsive, as long as he guides and tempts a little, it is not difficult to take her down!

Xiao Gang's confidence returned, with an elegant and charming smile, and he greeted Gu Jialuo more and more attentively to go to Happy Mountain Villa together.

"Sister-in-law~"

In the private room, Xiao Gang personally held the pot and poured Gu Jialuo a cup of thousand-year-old drunkenness.

"What do you call me? Hehe, Sizheng Gongzi, you don't want to change my name? ”

Gu Jialuo took a sip of wine, her tender white skin was instantly dyed with a layer of rouge, and she said with a smile in her eyes with drunkenness.

Xiao Gang's smile deepened, he got up and added a handful of incense to the incense burner, and slowly returned to the table, he did not sit back in his place, but leaned over to Gu Jialuo's side.

One arm was placed on the table, the body was slightly bent, and the peach blossom eyes were like silk, "What do you think I should call you?" ”

Before Gu Jialuo could speak, there was a sudden noise outside.

Xiao Gang was startled, because he heard Qi Jinzhi's voice in a trance......

PS: New Year, new atmosphere, dear friends, Happy New Year's Day! (To be continued.) )