The result comes. Zhang Fan didn't rush to open it to check. One comes. He believes in this regard. Wang Xiliang does not deceive himself. Unless he's been deceived by those people too. Second. Even if he wanted to see it. I'm afraid I can't understand it. But. It's one thing to look at it or not. But Zhang Fan still had to ask about the situation.

"This thing has to be done. It's not a hassle. The first thing Zhang Fan asked was about this. After all. Although he also understands the situation of this thing. But he also understands that the other party has a lot of difficult greed. So. Even if it is concerned. He's going to ask too.

This thing. Although Zhao Xiande knows. But he didn't care. It wasn't something he should be worried about anyway. And Wang Xiliang heard Zhang Fan ask. He didn't answer right away. Instead, he showed a look of embarrassment.

Zhang Fan knew it very well in his heart. After all, he also understands that this matter is a bit difficult. Even if it's what they want. In fact, the other party has already been eliminated. No. It can't be said to be eliminated. After all, the Portuguese military is still using the Franc cannon. But because the age is indeed a little far away. So it's not something classified.

And for Da Ming. The Furlong cannon is a very important thing. Especially nowadays. Sea freight opens. And not just on warships. It is also installed on ordinary merchant ships. And its advantage is not the range. After all, its rear-loading ammunition reloading. So that it doesn't have a very tight space to explode when firing cannonballs. But. It excels in accuracy and rate of fire.

And that's it. For the Ming army, it was completely sufficient. After all. The Ming army did not look like the melee on the European side. in East Asia. No one or any country could be a rival to the Ming court. The other side may have a big ship. There are a couple of old-fashioned cannons. Some don't even have big ships. It's like those pirates. It's all in small boats.

And. The people that the Ming army had to deal with basically needed to come very close to be able to attack. In this way. The Fran cannon was for the Ming army. Yes, it is at sea. That's the best tool to use.

And even in land warfare. The Furlong cannon was also very advantageous. Qi Jiguang's Qi family army is out of the Shenji Battalion. The second unit was heavily armed with firearms. And among them. The number of artillery pieces is naturally not a minority. And basically all of them are Furlong cannons. Old-fashioned earthen cannons. Today though, there are. But most of them are placed in fixed places. You must enter the harbor or the castle tower.

Total this. This is the case. Other words. The Ming court was very much in need of this weapon. And since the import of a few doors that year. I have never stopped researching and copying it. Today. It's been so many years. Daming's own imitation of the Furlong cannon has basically met the requirements. There are even a few pieces of data. And much stronger than the original indicators.

Zhang Fan didn't understand this. But he heard it. There are also several key things in it. The craftsmen in the Ministry of Industry still haven't been able to fully figure it out. So Zhang Fan let Wang Xiliang go to Europe this time. Got the original blueprints back from Portugal.

Now. saw Wang Xiliang's appearance. Zhang Fan couldn't help but laugh. "You don't have to." What is it like in here. I can think of it too. Go ahead. How much money was spent. ”

"Adults are like gods." Although he understands that Zhang Fan will not punish himself for this matter. But I don't know if Wang Xiliang's previous habits can't be changed, or what. He still slapped a sycophant. Said to Zhang Fan. "Actually. It really didn't cost much. It's only fifty taels of gold. ”

"Oh." I heard him say that it was fifty taels of gold. Zhang Fan was also a little interested. "Tell me about it." Fifty taels of gold is indeed a lot in the eyes of ordinary people. But for this matter. It's a little bit small. Even. If you really want to compare. They brought in a set of fine tea utensils in exchange for this amount.

But. Zhang Fan was a little curious. Why does Wang Xiliang spend money. Or rather. Where did the money go?

After all. If the Portuguese royal family had agreed. This stuff doesn't cost money. At most, it's just a few things. But nowadays. But it is to use real gold. Obviously, this is definitely not the normal route. Think of it as gossip. Zhang Fan was very interested in inquiring about what was going on.

"Your Excellency. That's actually what happened. Wang Xiliang began to speak. Didn't we mention it to them......"

It turned out. That time, when they were asked for a prototype of the Franc cannon. Originally, the Portuguese didn't think this was the same thing. After all, for them. That thing though they're still using it. But after all, it was many years ago. And even in Europe. It's no secret for a long time. A lot of countries. Even their feud Spain has copied it.

And. This is a very important point. The Portuguese did not have any conflict with the Ming Dynasty. between the two countries. A technology of the day. Even if it is to ignite a dispute. It's also very difficult. Since there is no conflict of interest. It's all getting easier to say.

Originally. As the first European country to establish diplomatic relations with the Ming Dynasty. They did get a lot of discounts from Daming. And what is being asked for here is nothing more than something that they have already used to gas. It's not a big deal.

But. Because of that time. It seems that there is a lot of anxiety here. And those people. Perhaps in many ways. The means can't play Mingren. But they are not fools either. Although it is only a momentary manifestation of impatience. But they also saw it. And after seeing it. They also felt that it seemed like an opportunity. Want to get something more.

So. That time they didn't say yes. It's about going back and thinking about it. As a matter of fact. That's the excuse. I just want to go back and think about how to extort more things.

So. This time, Wang Xiliang went there and mentioned this matter. They already had a way to deal with it. The solution was to refuse his request in one go. He also took the trouble to say that it was a state secret or something. All in all. It's just a word. Don't give. And their tone is also quite tough.

But it's all posturing. They're just going to put on that posturing. Let Akito feel that this thing is very valuable. It's not something that can be given to them easily. Want. That's going to be a huge cost.

As for what exactly this huge price means. In fact, even the Portuguese themselves are not conclusive. They want more. But at the same time, pay attention to the bottom line. After all, they also know the situation of Da Ming. They knew that the Akito had been able to imitate the Fran cannon. It's just that it's not too clear on some key things.

They are the places where they want to put these keys. Maximize benefits.

And that's where it happened. Wang Xiliang was full of confidence in this matter at that time. But I didn't expect it. As soon as I got there, I hit a hard nail. It put him in a very bad mood. And I don't know where this evil fire came from. It suddenly erupted in his heart. Present. Wang Xiliang didn't wait for the other party to say anything at all. Just turn around and leave.

Wang Xiliang's move. made the person on the other side who was just filmed negotiating dumbfounded. Frozen on the spot. I forgot about the move of catching up and saving it.

Not to mention what bad luck this person will end up with. After Wang Xiliang went back. I regret it very much in my heart. I'm afraid that I will delay a big event because of one of my mistakes. Then he will be to blame for his death. But everything has been done. It's too late to regret it now.

But. It's not entirely too late. Although there is no turning back from the original road. But to use a European proverb. "All roads lead to Rome". Maybe in a different direction. It is still possible to achieve the same goal. As for the process. It doesn't matter to either Wang Xiliang or Zhang Fan. As long as you can get the drawings.

As for which way to go. In fact, this is the easiest choice for Wang Xiliang. Don't forget. Before he went to sea specifically for Zhang Fan. It's also a brocade guard. When he joined the Jinyiwei. And there is no capital. It also relies on various means. Step by step mixed to today.

And those means in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty. For a brocade guard. It's all too familiar. Some of them have used it themselves. Some are things they learn on the job. All in all. The various methods can be said to be colorful.

And for Wang Xiliang. All he had to do was choose the one that worked best. For these Europeans. They are indeed not stupid. But they have just too little experience in this area. Wang Xiliang didn't dare to use any advanced methods at all. It's not because he won't. It's because he's afraid he's using that kind of roundabout method. The other party doesn't understand. That's going to be your own oolong.

So. In the end, he chose the most straightforward solution. Toto relationship to find the relevant people. A little contact contact feelings. Then make your own claims. In the end, pay the money directly. Hold the goods in one hand.

It sounds incredible. But Wang Xiliang's thinking is not wrong at all. It's an imperial state. After all, it is no different from the Ming Dynasty. And those below. It was also absolutely impossible to be completely loyal to the emperor. Be loyal to your country. Put the national interest at the top. I don't have the slightest bit of selfishness.

And. Wang Xiliang did some research. After knowing what the value of this thing is. I understand it in my heart. There is nothing wrong with my own thoughts. An outdated thing. It doesn't really matter.

Thereupon. Wang Xiliang, who had made up his mind, did not delay at all. Let's get started. And the last demerit. There were no twists and turns at all. It can be said that it is handy.