Ning Yu was born in the Ning family, and while enjoying the resources brought by the Ning family, he will naturally be bound by the Ning family.

For example, this time let Lei Huozi make so many guns, in the Ning family is not without objections, even if it is Ning Zhongjing, who has always supported Ning Yu, he is a little incomprehensible, and once euphemistically reminded Ning Yu that 30,000 taels of silver is not a small amount, what is the point of making so many guns that cannot be eaten or sold?

Ning Yu can be said to be bent on going his own way this time, so he will naturally be questioned by the family, if he can't convince the family, this will be detrimental to Ning Yu's prestige in the future. After all, it is impossible for Ning Yu to leave his family to create such a big foundation, not a matter of how long it takes, but there is no possibility at all.

Therefore, only by convincing the family can Ning Yu's plan go further.

When I returned to Xiaogan County, it was already a little late, but the main hall of the Ning family was still brightly lit. Ning Zhongyuan sat in the center of the main hall, and on one side were Ning Zhongjing, Ning Zhongyi, and Ning Zhongxin brothers, while the others did not appear.

Looking at Ning Yu, who was in the dust, Ning Zhongyuan's eyes felt a little distressed, and said, "Yu'er, is things going well today?" ”

Ning Yu said with a smile: "I went to the cannon factory today, and the scene is very different now, and the thunder camel is also quite effective and has helped the child a lot." Now that the process has been improved, the Thunder Camel is confident that by the end of July, 3,000 flintlock pistols and 55 cannons will be delivered. ”

This made several people present a little surprised, especially Ning Zhongyuan is a general with troops, and he is naturally no stranger to armaments, he doesn't believe that in this world, there is still a place where so many shotguns and cannons can be made in less than two months, although he knows this son in his heart, but he is still suspicious.

Ning Yu said confidently: "The last time my Ning family exterminated Peach Blossom Mountain, it only used two hundred flintlock guns, this gun is far superior to today's Green Battalion, and now the production process has been transformed, and the speed of manufacturing has been greatly accelerated, as long as the supply of raw materials is sufficient, these three thousand flintlock guns and fifty-five cannons are not a problem." ”

These words are reasonable and well-founded, so that everyone here has to believe them. However, Ning Zhongjing had some different ideas, his face was a little solemn, and he said in a low voice: "Then why do you make so many guns, does my Ning family need so many now?" ”

This is no wonder that Ning Zhongjing is worried, no matter how big the family is, there are only a few hundred people in the family, but the Ning family has now exceeded a thousand people, not counting the hidden eagle battalion. What the hell is this for? The results seem to speak for themselves.

Ning Yu was a little silent, this problem will have to be faced sooner or later, now the Ning family is walking on a precipice road, can only move forward, can not turn back, the slightest carelessness is a catastrophe, he wants to persuade the people of the Ning family to follow him on this road, instead of being caught up on this road, then it will be too late.

"A few days ago, I went to look for a teacher, and I was fortunate to learn about the changes in the situation between the DPRK and China, and even the emperor's will to the local governors, I also knew a little about it. The situation has changed a lot now, if my Ning family doesn't prepare in advance, I'm afraid that one day someone will swallow it with a bone. ”、

Ning Yu thought for a long time before slowly revealing these words.

Ning Zhongyuan, as a guerrilla general guarding Hanyang, can also feel the undercurrent surging, but after all, as a military general, everything is separated by a layer, even if he has already believed five or six points in his heart, he still wants to ask more clearly.

"What else did Mr. Cui say?"

Ning Yu smiled bitterly: "Mr. Cui lives far away from the rivers and lakes, but it is difficult to grasp the situation in the court, I only say that this time is very dangerous———— especially for a big family like my Ning family, I must make plans in advance, don't be killed by others." ”

"Killing chickens and making an example of monkeys?" Everyone gasped, and the Ning family naturally would not be arrogant enough to think that they were monkeys.

To put it bluntly, when will a big landlord and gentry be able to be serious on this platform? But this time, Kangxi came for real.

Ning Zhongjing said in a condensed voice: "Could this be some misunderstanding.... Although my Ning family has some strength in this Huguang, it is not a wealthy family after all...... What's more, in the past few years, my Ning family has sent less money to the Governor's Mansion? They should say something, too! ”

"I'm afraid that if things are bad, it will be bad for Man Pi and Xiande." Ning Zhongyuan's face was expressionless, and he spit out a sentence.

"Originally, these two people were greedy and greedy, and they had long been eyeing my Ning family. Especially before the governor Man Pi, there was Zhang Liandeng in front of him, and no matter how arrogant Man Pi was, he didn't dare to be too presumptuous. But now that Zhang Liandeng is gone, there is a close Xiande as a wing, coupled with the emperor's will, the situation may be as Mr. Cui expected. ”

"My Ning family, disaster is coming!"

These words made several people here a little depressed, if it was an ordinary official government, it would be okay, with the power of the Ning family, they would not be too worried. But this time it's the governor and the governor, and there is an emperor behind him who sharpens his knife, and it's rare to get through it safely.

Ning Zhongyi was born in a soldier, and his style was also very tough, and he said in a deep voice: "In this case, my Ning family can't be pigs and sheep to be slaughtered, no matter what the result is, Yu'er is not wrong to prepare early." ”

Ning Zhongyuan quickly cheered up, he was a person who would not easily admit defeat, and he also had a plan in his heart for this difficulty, and said: "Now my Ning family should make two preparations, on the one hand, Zhongjing prepared a good gift and sent someone to the governor's mansion, saying that my Ning family is willing to give 200,000 taels of silver to see if I can help tide over the difficulties." On the other hand, Yu'er's preparation can be increased, and Zhongyi and I must also be prepared accordingly. ”

Ning Yu said softly: "If it's only 200,000 taels, forget it, I'm afraid that Man Pi has the idea of hitting the Huguang Chamber of Commerce, and the third uncle here, as the chief businessman of the Huguang Chamber of Commerce, can go to find President Cheng and representatives of various ethnic groups in the near future, and make this matter a breeze and pull this banner, if that Man Pi scruples about the impact, he will not attack our Ning family in a short time." ”

"It's just that the Huguang Chamber of Commerce can only block it for a while after all, and my Ning family wants to be stable, I'm afraid it's still not enough." Ning Yu is also in a heavy mood now, and in the face of the general trend, some small skills really don't have much effect.

Ning Zhongyuan pondered for a while, and suddenly changed the topic and said: "Zhongjing, now that Yu'er is older, it's time to get married, after a while, I will ask the old man of the Cheng family, if you are willing to make a good match, I want to propose to Yu'er!" ”

When Ning Yu suddenly heard this, some of them couldn't believe their ears, and some were dumbfounded.

"Definitely.... Engagement? ”

I am only seventeen years old now, and I want to get married?

But what Ning Yu didn't expect was that the originally heavy atmosphere suddenly became relaxed, and Ning Zhongjing's tightly knit brows quietly relaxed, and said with a smile: "That's right, Yu'er has indeed reached the age of getting married, but I don't know which young lady the second brother wants to marry for Yu'er?" ”

For some reason, Ning Yu didn't seem particularly disgusted with this decision, and he didn't have the luxury of pursuing the so-called ethereal love in this era. A lot of things, should be realistic or realistic, now that the family is in a sudden predicament, it seems to be a good move to get married.

It's just that when Ning Zhongjing asked, Ning Yu's mind involuntarily appeared the face of the little daughter of the Cui family.