Chapter 280 Selling Cannons

Elizabeth has a hot figure and attractive appearance, and is regarded as the dream lover by many men in Zhangbei. However, it is rumored that Tiemo is not clear with her, so there is a lot less trouble.

Hai Lanzhu is very wary of this foreign woman, and it is strange to say, she is not afraid of Chang Minyue, nor is she afraid of Aqige, but she is a little afraid of Elizabeth. Hearing Tiemo's words, Mei's eyes were stunned, and she walked over in three or two steps and was between the two, "Aren't you still in trouble, why don't you hurry up?" Just take care of this little matter with the concubine. ”

“？？？？” Tie Mo pursed his lips and smiled bitterly, rubbing his chin and sighing secretly. As soon as Tiemo got up, he was stopped by Elizabeth reaching out, "Don't go, settle my matter before leaving." ”

Hai Lanzhu's face was a little ugly, if it weren't for the fact that this woman was really an expert in artillery, why should she be too taboo. Tiemo felt a headache, stretched out a finger and poked Hai Lanzhu's shoulder, and said softly, "Why don't you ..... Give her a little? ”

Tie Mo's voice was very small, and he lacked enough self-confidence, Hai Lanzhu turned her head and glared contemptuously, "If the pressure is not too great, do you think you can give it to her?" In the past half a year, the war has continued, and the cost has increased sharply, and the concubine and Min Yue have tried their best to barely support it. Do you think it's easy to be a home, or you should come? ”

As soon as he cut Hai Lanzhu's posture, Tiemo spread his hands helplessly, "Yes, Elizabeth, you also heard, there has been a lot of pressure on funds recently, can't you slow down there?" ”

Elizabeth looked at the two with some confusion, and the conversation just now did not seem to be fake. She is not a vexatious person, she thought about it and whispered: "You must know that if you do this, the improvement will be slowed down." As long as you can afford to wait, I'm fine. ”

Wait? What Tiemo is most afraid of is waiting, what is the current situation? The civil unrest is everywhere, the Jurchens are eyeing each other, Lin Dan Khan is a wolf, Yunfu can be peaceful for two years at most, and it is estimated that there will be a non-stop fight in the future, and the most lacking thing is time. Artillery is really important to iron and ink, and every two catties of new artillery is a great improvement for field warfare.

Money, where are you going to get it? Soon, a trace of ruthlessness flashed in Tiemo's eyes, he really couldn't do it, he could only rob it.

"Don't worry too much, I guess you'll have money in two months. Wang Ziyong that guy is powerful in northern Shaanxi, and it is estimated that he will soon scrape northern Shaanxi clean for such a long time" Tiemo secretly made up his mind, this time he must rob Wang Ziyong and vomit blood.

Hai Lanzhu smiled bitterly and shook her head, like Tiemo, it is really rare, as soon as he is short of money, he thinks about robbing, "You can be more careful about this matter, the other party is not a fool, after suffering so many losses, can you still let you succeed again and again?" ”

"It's up to him!"

Elizabeth heard something and rubbed her hands a little excitedly, "Are you going to war?" Take me with you this time. ”

Hai Lanzhu and Tie Mo said in unison: "No, what are you going to do?" ”

"If you look at the data of the new artillery, the training ground is limited after all. The new artillery has been improved in all aspects, and I don't know if there are any problems under the long-term firing, and the data in all aspects must be recorded one by one, so that the problems can be found. I won't go, you let Old Man Sun go? Elizabeth looked angry.

Now Hai Lanzhu and Tiemo can't say anything, Sun Yuanhua is old, he went to the front line with the army, and he was tired all the way, his old body and bones can bear it.

"Okay, you can follow, but follow me honestly, don't cause trouble!"

.......

Early the next morning, Geng Zhongming and his entourage finally arrived in Zhangbeicheng. When he saw Geng Zhongming and Shang Kexi, Tiemo found that he was in a very calm mood.

I once hated Geng Jingzhong, Shang Kexi, Wu Sangui and others, and I really didn't like these guys who betrayed the Ming Dynasty and led the Tartars to harm their own people. But when I grew up and learned more, I realized that many things are not so simple. Betrayal does not mean that they are bent on being traitors, many times it is forced by the situation.

In fact, whether it is Geng Zhongming or Wu Sangui, they are all fierce generals, and they were also loyal to Daming at first, I am afraid that they will think for themselves, and they will not think that they will commit to Tartar later. Take Geng Zhongming as an example, with the killing of Mao Wenlong, the old department of Phi Dao became an ownerless person, and was ostracized everywhere, so he could only betray the Ming Dynasty in order to protect himself. With the position they were in at the beginning, there was no good choice but to cast tartars.

Wu Sangui was even worse, seeing that he was about to vote for Li Zicheng, but because of a series of changes, he became the pioneer of the Tartars.

These people, as long as they are used well, can actually become good generals who swear allegiance to the death. In essence, Geng Zhongming and Shang Kexi are not the kind of young people who get carried away and do whatever they want.

Many people in later generations said that you can't cast a tartar in death, and Tiemo has always scoffed at this kind of talk. This is a typical standing and talking without backache, death also depends on what kind of death it is, dying in a vigorous battle, dying as it deserves, suffocating and aggrieved, being forced to die by one's own people, and resigning to fate? If you are in Geng Zhongming's situation, you will be the opposite, if you don't pull the pole and be a rogue, you will vote for Tartar.

Take Jin Shang as an example, if he hadn't been forced to do anything, how could he have supported Manchu later? At present, he has united the Jin merchants to ensure that their interests are not infringed, and these Jin merchants have not contributed money and efforts to ensure the prosperity of the northern border passes of the Ming Dynasty?

Tiemo is confident that he can make good use of Geng Zhongming's people, just like he was able to unite the Jin merchants before.

Facing Tiemo's sharp eyes, Geng Zhongming felt a little uneasy in his heart, the young man in front of him had an indescribable old age, and the anger and shrewdness in his eyes were tempered by blood and fire. Geng Zhongming is a veteran who has led troops for many years, and he can keenly feel the killing aura coming from Tiemo's body.

I underestimated Tiemo a little before, but when I really met, I realized that I had underestimated this person. can rise rapidly in northern Jin in two years, how can it be an ordinary person?

"Several, Tie knows that you are all old men under the command of Mao Dudu, and you are highly used. But since you have arrived in the north of Jin, you must do things according to the rules here. In terms of treatment, everything is the same, and in terms of position, it is impossible to be the same as before. In this regard, I hope everyone will be mentally prepared, of course, if anyone is dissatisfied, they can leave, and Tiemo will never stop him. ”

Tiemo paused, and saw that Geng Zhongming and the others were all listening quietly, so he continued: "Of course, as long as you do things seriously, you will be rewarded for your merits. ”

Tiemo's arrangement for Geng Zhongming and others was very simple, Geng Jingzhong was the guerrilla general, and the others all started from Qianzong. Shang Kexi was in Phi Dao at the beginning, and the position was half a point higher than that of the general, but now he has become a thousand presidents.

However, no one in Geng Zhongming and the others felt dissatisfied, and no one thought about leaving, Li Jiucheng, Li Yingyuan and Kong Youde believed that as long as the rewards and punishments were really clear, with their abilities, they were not afraid that they would not be able to accumulate merit and be promoted.

Although Mr. Qian is lower, it is better than returning to Liaodong to suffer splint gas. Before seeing Tiemo, everyone had already made a preliminary understanding of the situation in Yunfu. The military system of Yunfu can be said to be the most special existence of the Ming Dynasty, there is no faction here, and the origins of the leading generals are even more varied, from the rogues to the nobles of the family, there is everything, and what is even more surprising is that there are Mongolians.

This kind of complex military system, regardless of background, as long as you do things conscientiously, you will be rewarded for your merits. In the final analysis, if you want to mix in the Yunfu army, you must have real materials, and Geng Zhongming and others are not lacking in this.

After pacifying the old department of Phi Dao, Tiemo left Geng Zhongming alone, "General Geng, our department will use troops against the Liukou in northern Shaanxi in the near future, and this time I want General Geng to bring a group of soldiers and horses." ”

Geng Zhongming was overjoyed, he was shrewd, and he instantly understood Tiemo's intentions, and Tie Zongbing was giving him Geng someone a chance to make meritorious contributions. As a new refuge, it is absolutely very rare to have such an opportunity.

Soon, he got up and said with some excitement: "Please give the order of the chief soldier, and the general will ensure the completion of the task." ”

"Don't worry, General Geng will go back and rest first, and the specific task will be discussed when we arrive in northern Shaanxi!" Tiemo smiled kindly.

........

Outside the gate of the Moon Palace, Shang Kexi, Kong Youde and others did not leave, waiting patiently. When Geng Zhongming went out, they hurriedly greeted him, and Shang Kexi was a little worried: "Brother Geng, why did Chief Tie leave you behind, is it difficult for you?" ”

"You guys are too worried, the chief soldier just told me that Geng was recently asked to go to northern Shaanxi with the army to suppress bandits."

"Hmm" Shang Kexi and the others frowned, "Brother Geng, is this a good thing or a bad thing?" ”

Geng Zhongming said with a smile: "Of course it's a good thing, this incident proves that Chief Tie didn't think about suppressing us and letting Geng follow the army, on the one hand, to give Geng a chance, and on the other hand, it also has the intention of testing Geng." It seems that in terms of employing people, Mr. Tie is still very open-minded, and you don't have to be anxious, there will be many opportunities in the future. ”

"I hope so!" An angry voice sounded, and the person who spoke was none other than Kong Youde, who had been standing at the end.

Geng Zhongming frowned deeply, and said in a deep voice: "Brother Kong, this is not Phi Island, and the Iron Chief is not Mao Dudu, so you have to be more cautious in what you say and do in the future." For my brother, you are not convinced, but this is the reality, we are in northern Jin, it is better than being angry in Liaodong. Tie Zongbing is young, he has become the first general soldier of the Nine Sides, he is a student of Sun Inspector, and he has a very good relationship with His Majesty, and the future is limitless, let's follow him, it is not humiliating. ”

"However, the discipline of the Northern Jin Army is strict, you should remember that you can't mess around in the future, especially Brother Kong, you have to change your previous problems. Killing innocents indiscriminately, killing good and risking merit, this kind of thing can't happen anymore, otherwise, we can't be saved if something happens. ”

Geng Zhongming's words were cold, and Shang Kexi and the others trembled before they thought of this. It was Kong Youde, who snorted and didn't pay too much attention to it.

......

At the end of March of the third year of Chongzhen, a part of the soldiers and horses of Xuanfu and Datong Mansion gathered in Ningwusu and marched into northern Shaanxi.

Because they wanted to find a way to grab money, Tiemo and Wang Zuojiao both came this time, and they didn't feel at ease when they handed over this matter to others. After arriving at Ningwuso, I didn't expect to see Man Gui. Supposedly, it was only a small-scale military operation, and there was no need for Man Gui to come in person.

Tiemo and Man Gui are old acquaintances, and the relationship between the two sides is very good, and when they met, they greeted each other very familiarly, "Brother Man, why are you here in person?" ”

Man Gui rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "Brother, didn't you come in person?" Hmph, I still don't know you? Eighty percent of them are thinking crookedly again, let's say in advance, all the old rules will be done. ”

"Haha" Tie Mo touched his nose very embarrassedly, "It's easy to say, this matter really can't be separated from your help, but Mr. Cao's ....."

"Don't worry about this, I've already said hello to Lao Cao, if you have any plans, we will fully cooperate. Lao Cao was suffocated a few days ago, and this time he plans to vent his evil anger. ”

In a few words, the two quickly finished the spoils sharing meeting. After dinner, while everyone was not paying attention, Man Gui pulled Tie Mo into the corner and muttered, "Brother, this time I came to Ningwu Institute, I actually wanted to meet you and talk to you about something." ”

"Brother, please speak!"

Man Gui frowned, and rubbed his hands a little embarrassed, "The artillery used in your army is very powerful, can you sell a few cannons to my brother?" Don't refuse, I know that your firearms workshop specializes in making cannons. ”

"You ......" Tie Mo smiled bitterly and shook his head, although he had known that the artillery would be targeted, but he didn't expect someone to speak so soon.

Tiemo didn't think about refusing, since the vicious battle in Liaodong, the matter of new artillery can't be covered. Tiemo never thought about holding on to it, he also hoped to make a fortune selling artillery and doing the arms business, nowadays, cannonballs can only be made by himself, so he is not afraid that others will have artillery, as long as the cannonballs are broken, the artillery is a pile of iron lumps. The artillery is still a small profit, and the continuous consumption of shells in the back is the big one.

Moreover, this new type of artillery is too powerful, and it is necessary to swallow it alone, and the imperial court should think about it more. Especially Chongzhen, with his suspicious nature, he should wonder if he is going to rebel.

Selling artillery to Man Gui is a good thing, and while making a lot of money, it can also eliminate Chongzhen's suspicions.

I had already made up my mind in my heart, but I looked embarrassed on my face, "New artillery, it's not that this can't be sold, but you also know that this thing is very troublesome to make, and the little brother doesn't have much in his hands, what is the price.....?"

Man Gui was a little anxious when he heard this, patted his thigh, and said angrily: "Stop, stop, the price is negotiable!" ”

"That's good, one hundred thousand taels of artillery, one hundred taels of shells, as for ....."

"I begged...... Are you robbing money? Man Gui stared, his hands trembled, and he even gasped for breath.

I had long expected that Man Gui would react like this, so he sighed unhurriedly: "Brother Man, don't worry, don't you think it's expensive?" Hey, I'll tell you the truth, you may also know a little, for the sake of new artillery, the younger brother smashed the pot and sold iron, and spent a lot of money. ”

"In the second half of last year alone, more than 4.7 million taels of new artillery were put in. This is not counting the follow-up investment, brother, do you say that a cannon is 100,000 taels, is it expensive? This price is absolutely our own internal price, if it is someone else, the younger brother does not sell it, even if it is sold, down to 200,000 taels, I ignore him! ”

Iron ink is loud, and he speaks with confidence. For the artillery, but it cost the old nose money, and this is not a lie at all.