"Lord, Zhao Zheng and Judy have come out of the embassy of the Eastern Tang Kingdom, and they are coming to the place where you live." A sweaty man rushed back to report.

Xu Ding asked, "What is the expression of the two of them, and what is their state?" ”

In fact, when he asked this, Xu Ding guessed the roughly.

The report recalled, as if he was reconfirming in his mind, and then replied: "Zhao Zheng's expression was quite angry, and his mouth was scolding, and Judy's face was not very good, a little gloomy, and it was estimated that he was angry at the embassy of the Eastern Tang Kingdom. ”

Xu Ding nodded slightly, and then waved his hand to let him step back.

"It should be that I failed to achieve my goal with the envoy of the Eastern Tang Dynasty, it seems that the Eastern Tang Dynasty does not intend to tolerate the Great Zhou, and wants to continue to coerce." Xu Ding guessed the result fairly easily.

Soon Zhao Zheng and Judy came, but when they saw the two, their expressions changed to calm and smile.

It was as if I had never been to the embassy of the Eastern Tang Kingdom, and nothing unpleasant had happened.

"The two highnesses came here, it really made my humble house shine." Xu Ding poured out the prepared wine.

Smelling the aroma of wine, Zhao Zheng immediately showed an expression of enjoyment, and the unconcealable pleasure was finally freed from the haze in his heart.

I have a better impression of Xu Ding.

Judy smiled, "It seems that Berkang knows that we will come, and has prepared all the wine." ”

Zhao Zheng looked at Xu Ding seriously.

Xu Dingdao: "That's right, I guessed that you would come, but I didn't guess when you would come." ”

"Oh! Since Berkang knew that we were coming, he should have been very sure of the outcome, and I was a little interested. Judy sat down, clutched her glass, and held her head high.

A refreshing tsk.

Zhao Zheng couldn't help it, and sat down after drinking it.

Xu Ding didn't drink but raised his glass and said: "The matter of my big Zhou has affected the world, the two highnesses have been warm, busy with the outside, here to pay tribute to the two highnesses a glass, if there was neglect before, this wine is a substitute." ”

After speaking, Xu Ding drank dry.

Then he poured it for himself, and then for the two of them.

"Thinking that the two Majesties have made a decision based on the scriptures, the two highnesses will directly say that if the conditions are not harsh, I will go and ask my emperor." Xu Ding poured the two of them full of wine, and then said straight to the point.

Zhao Zhengdao: "Since Bokang is so happy, we will also order it directly." We don't want the Great Zhou to move the capital to Xiaoyao City, and we hope that the Great Zhou can defend the northern border, so as not to be trampled by the barbarians in our Central Plains.

For this reason, I, Daqin, am willing to send 20,000 troops to help Da Zhou defend against the barbarians, and if Da Zhou needs more soldiers and horses to help, he needs to pay the corresponding expenses, and the cost cannot be lower than in previous years. ”

"My Daming is similar, we can send 30,000 firearms and horses to help, and more need to pay for food and grass and military expenses, and if there are casualties, we need to pay for pensions." Judy followed.

Xu Ding grinned and stroked his palms: "Okay, 20,000 plus 30,000, the friendship between Daqin and Da Ming, I inherited it for Your Majesty, and in the future, Da Ming and Da Qin will be my forever friends and brothers in Da Zhou." ”

Zhao Zheng and Judy were stunned.

Forever friends, forever brothers.

The devil is friends and brothers with you, and we are your father.

I'm going to raise my father.

However, the two naturally did not spit it out, but smiled slightly.

Xu Ding then said: "With the 50,000 soldiers and horses of Daqin and Daming, I believe that it is not so easy for the cup barbarians to go south, and I will swear to protect the border to the death and ensure the peace of the Central Plains." ”

"Okay, with Bokang's words, it's worth it for us to come to Hojing, cheers." Judy smiled and raised her glass.

The Great Zhou Dynasty does not move the capital and does not give up the border, which is the greatest good thing.

Zhao Zheng was slow and full of joy.

Xu Ding poured it for the two of them after drinking, and when he finally poured it for himself, he said: "Of course, the barbarian race is fierce, and the more strength to resist its southward movement, the greater the self, the best."

Considering that it is inconvenient for Daqin and Daming soldiers and horses to be mobilized, and my Da Zhou's money and food cannot be supplied, how about this, two highnesses, how about you and the two countries sell me some equipment for Da Zhou? ”

"Sell gear!"

Zhao Zheng and Zhu Di glanced at each other, feeling that Xu Ding was holding back a big bad idea.

Xu Dingdao: "That's right, it is to sell equipment, with Daqin's ordnance and Daming's firearms, the 200,000 army of the Eight Sages King is not a rabble, and he can rely on equipment to attack the Northern Barbarians, so that the soldiers of Daqin and Dahan will not be sacrificed in vain."

It can also save money, isn't it the best of both worlds? ”

The best of both worlds.

Your Great Zhou still thinks so beautifully, not only to arm the ordnance of Western Qin, but also to the firearms of Southern Ming.

Why don't you just introduce the formations and inscriptions of the Eastern Tang Dynasty as soon as possible.

"This, Bokang, my Ming firearms have never been sold on a large scale, and there has never been a precedent." Judy said harmlessly:

"If Bo Kang is happy, I can send ten eight fire guns to Bo Kang."

Zhao Zheng also said: "There is no precedent for my Great Qin to leak weapons on a large scale, I'm afraid I can't help with your suggestion, Bokang." ”

Obviously perfunctory.

But it doesn't matter, Xu Ding shook his head slightly and said: "You guys think it's bad, I don't need your good equipment in Da Zhou, but buy your second-class, or the equipment eliminated by the army, just like the one you sold to me in Xiaoyao City last time."

The price can still be at the original price, and you don't need to discount it.

I don't think this can threaten your army, let alone the territorial defense of Great Qin and Ming. ”

The two of them were a little moved when they heard this.

Second, this is the point of less threat.

With the strength of the Great Zhou, there is no threat to their country.

Xu Dingdao: "Think about it, whether it is ordnance or firearms, it needs a lot of supplies, once these supplies are used up, they must not be repurchased from your two countries, you can get a steady stream of payment, and at the same time, if I am disrespectful to you in Zhou, you can also run out of stock, and then the equipment we bought will not be all burned into burning sticks and thrown in the warehouse."

So I don't dare to be disrespectful to you, my Great Zhou is not enough to protect myself, how can I do such a treacherous thing. ”

When the two of them heard Xu Ding flickering like this, they felt really good.

Secondary equipment, they have a big advantage, and they are not afraid of Da Zhou's face.

Da Zhou can be out of stock when he turns his face, and when there is no follow-up supply for these equipment, it will all become useless.

For example, the bottom powder of a firearm is gone when it is used up, and it must be bought again.

For example, the bow used in the crossbow of the Western Qin army is also specially made by the Western Qin, otherwise the self-made arrows will not only fail to reach the range, but also the accuracy is far from the same.

Of course, the two of them were heart-to-heart, but they were not confused.

is weighing the pros and cons.

Xu Ding stood up and said, "Two highnesses, I will show you two things, I believe you will have an idea after reading it." ”

The two were curious, not knowing what Xu Ding wanted them to see.

Following him to the backyard, Xu Ding took out a long black wooden lump from a wooden box and said: "This thing is called a grenade, it is made of gunpowder, it is amazingly powerful, and it is a firearm pioneer in close combat." ”

Hand grenade?

What is it and why I haven't heard of it.

As a prince, Judy found that she had never seen or heard of it, and she was intrigued.

In particular, Xu Ding said that this is the vanguard of firearms melee combat, which feels incredible.

Xu Ding twisted the back cover of the grenade and said, "Two highnesses, come back, let's see the power of this thing." ”

Zhao Zheng and Judy instinctively retreated.

We know very well the power of gunpowder, and we must not be sloppy.

If you're not careful, you'll die.

Xu Ding pulled down the pull ring according to the process and ignited the fire rope.

Then the sound of a clatter came from the back tail of the grenade.

It took three seconds before he threw it.

"Boom!"

A loud bang rang out at dusk.

The grenade exploded the moment it hit the ground.

The scarecrow that had been thrown at the ground had been blown beyond recognition, and the flesh hung on it was shredded and covered with debris.

"Awesome! This thing is powerful, like a cannon! Zhao Zheng clapped his hands and exclaimed.

Western Qin also had cannons, which were sold from the Ming Dynasty.

It's just a secondary equipment, not much, just put it in Xianyang City as a mascot, and it will be put into a lively and festive celebration during the New Year.

So Zhao Zheng has also seen cannons.

Judy was horrified.

This grenade turned out to be so powerful.

It really is the vanguard of melee combat.

"Your Highness is still satisfied." Xu Ding asked Judy.

Judy restrained her expression for a moment, and then replied: "Very good, the lethality is quite large, but if you use melee carefully, it is easy to accidentally injure yourself." ”

With such affirmation and judgment, it can be seen that Judy is not a prince with a statue.

So Xu Ding then patted the other box on the side and twisted off the wooden lids at both ends of the box.

"His Royal Highness Zhao Zheng, please see, this thing is called a hundred people to behead, a hundred arrows can be sent at a time, similar to a honeycomb, the enemy can be intensively killed, can be used by a single person, and can be used by two people." Xu Ding explained.

Zhao Zheng suddenly became interested.

100 people slashed!

What a resounding name.

Looking at this six-diamond-shaped appearance, large in front and small in the back, Zhao Zheng was very interested.

Soon, Xu Ding's hands were held on the protruding clasp of the honeycomb box, and then he broke it heavily.

"Woo Woo ......"

A hundred arrows shot out one after another, filling a table and two planks on the opposite side.

It can be seen that people's hair is a little numb.

If there is a person standing opposite, it is the effect of ten thousand arrows piercing the heart.

How not to be shocked.

The ordnance can be so ingenious, this magic method is even more powerful than Xi Qin's.

So Zhao Zheng's eyes suddenly became eager.

I couldn't put it down.

With a light buckle, a hundred arrows are fired.

It only takes a team of 100 people to fire 10,000 arrows and destroy all the enemies rushing head-on.

Combat power of terror.

This can definitely make Western Qin's military strength leap to a big point.

Great Qin must master the 100 people slash.

After the test, seeing the expressions on Zhao Zheng and Judi's faces, Xu Ding didn't say much, but went back to eat and drink.

The two of them had some complicated thoughts.

Xu Ding let them see what they wanted to do, and they could probably guess it.

Back in the house, they sat down and drank a drink.

At this time, the atmosphere was a little eerily quiet, Xu Ding spoke, and Judy did not speak.

Zhao Zheng was uncomfortable, and finally couldn't help but say: "Bo Kang said, what are the conditions for Bai Kill people, you can give me Daqin, let's be happy." ”

"His Royal Highness the power of a hundred people has also seen it, a single soldier's ordnance, if it is facing the enemy head-on, it is enough to kill several Northern Barbarians, I believe that Western Qin is facing the Northern Barbarians, even if the team is dispatched, they dare to go deep into the realm of the Northern Barbarians." Xu Ding first explained the benefits of a hundred people, and then said:

"I don't have any conditions, it's still the same sentence, I need the second-level ordnance of Great Qin in Da Zhou, whether it is a crossbow or a knife, a sword, a gun, etc."

Zhao Zheng lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, pondered slightly, and then said: "This needs to ask my father for instructions, the laws of the empire for large quantities of equipment are forbidden to sell to other countries, and it is not something we can decide at will, everything must be done according to the law."

However, I can promise you 2,000 sets of secondary ordnance equipment, but it can only be used for Xiaoyao City, not for Da Zhou. ”

It can be seen that Zhao Zheng is moved by the scriptures, and he shows great sincerity.

Xu Ding said: "Your Highness Xie, I keep your Highness's friendship in my heart, and I hope to receive the good news from Daqin as soon as possible." ”

After speaking, Xu Ding looked at Judy.

Judy said: "Bokang, your temptation is really difficult to refuse, I will also make a statement, I also want grenades, I also want grenades, I will also promise two thousand firearms to Xiaoyao City, the same conditions, can not be given to the Great Zhou army, I will write to my father immediately." ”

It can be said that the appearance of hand grenades has greatly filled the vacuum of Ming melee firearms.

In the past, the combat effectiveness of the Ming Dynasty was reflected in the long range, and melee combat was a weakness.

If the melee strength goes up, then the formations and inscriptions of the Eastern Tang Dynasty will be weakened too much.

This is extremely cost-effective for Daming.

That's why Judy is excited.

If this matter is successful, his position in Daming will be more stable, and his weight in Zhu Yuanzhang's heart will be heavier.

The status in the army will also be higher and more popular with the officers and soldiers.

Then the three of them chatted a few more words, and then each went back, wrote a letter, and immediately sent someone back to Kyoto.

The letter was sent back to Daqin and Daming, but it did not attract anyone's attention, and after receiving the letter, the Daqin Emperor and the Daming Emperor did not make a noise, and quickly gave a reply.

Willing to use this as a condition, the sale of secondary equipment is given.

However, the upper limit can only reach 8,000, and the price has not been loosened.

This kind of business that is sure to make money and not lose money, and the lifeline is still in their own hands, and they have no reason to refuse.

A deal was made, bartering for goods, and soon the equipment of the two countries was sent to Xiaoyao City, and the hundred people and grenades were also handed over to Zhao Zheng and Judy, who personally sent these things back to the imperial capital.

As soon as the two left, the wind direction of the pickaxe capital city immediately changed.

"Good news, good news, the Great Qin Empire and the Great Ming Empire have reached a new alliance agreement with my Great Zhou, Great Qin is willing to send 20,000 elites, and the Ming Dynasty will send 30,000 elites to help me fight the Northern Barbarians in Zhou, and I am also willing to sell weapons to my Great Zhou to enhance the strength of my Great Zhou."

"Your Majesty has an order, my Great Zhou army swears to defend every inch of the Great Zhou, and if there is a northern barbarian and southern attack, it will be expelled severely.

My Great Zhou army and people work together, we will make Hojing safe, and the Ji family will always stay in Hojing, Hojing is the Great Zhou, and it is everyone's. ”

Embassy of the Eastern Tang Kingdom!

"Damn, the Western Qin Kingdom and the Southern Ming Kingdom are actually against my Tang Dynasty, it really makes no sense." After receiving the news, the envoys of the Eastern Tang Dynasty were furious.

Originally, he just wanted to coerce and intimidate Da Zhou, but now he was roasted on the fire.

Whether to advance or retreat has become a dilemma.

I didn't get a cent of money, and I got a bad name for nothing.

It has become the laughing stock of people all over the world.

"My lord, this matter should be sent back to Kyoto as soon as possible, and at the same time, we should have a good talk with those ministers and nobles who admire us in the Great Zhou, and if necessary, we should change the new monarch of the Great Zhou." A military attache said suspiciously.

The new monarch was replaced, and a glimmer of light flashed in the eyes of the Dongtang ambassador.

Maybe that's a good idea.

Ji Beji is old and confused, and it's time to change his obedience.

The alliance between Western Qin and Southern Ming caused a great crisis in the Eastern Tang Dynasty, and the Great Zhou could not let the two countries control it.