The successful test flight of the hot air balloon indicates a leapfrog breakthrough in science and technology by Mao Wenlong, and then the hot air balloon can be applied to transportation, communications and other military and civilian matters only needs to be slowly improved.

Afterwards, Hong Chengchou and Chen Jisheng also learned the value of this thing from Mao Wenlong's mouth, and the two naturally did not dare to accuse Mao Wenlong again. Hong Chengchou even put down his old face and admitted his mistake to Mao Wenlong in person.

And Mao Wenlong naturally didn't blame the two, comforted them a few words, and let them continue to deal with military and civilian. Under the guise of concentrating on the study of hot air balloons, he continued to be lazy, mingling with Chen Lan and Hong Ziyan every day, and lived a leisurely life.

A letter from Xuzhou was presented in front of Mao Wenlong, and he held his cheeks full of doubts, wondering who the Fu King said on the envelope was?

Mao Wenlong asked the little guy who sent the letter, and then he knew that the letter was sent from Nanjing, that is to say, this Fu Wang should be a relative of the emperor.

When he opened the letter and watched, Mao Wenlong suddenly frowned, this Fu Wang wrote two full words, but there was no mention of anything serious in it, it was full of polite gestures, as for what the purpose was, Mao Wenlong didn't see it.

Mao Wenlong, who couldn't figure it out, called Hong Chengchou over, threw the letter to him and said, "What do you mean by this Fu King?" ”

After reading the letter, Hong Chengchou fell into deep thought for a long time: "According to the meaning between the lines, it should be intended to get acquainted with you. ”

Mao Wenlong laughed gloomily after hearing this: "That's strange, if it's Chongzhen to win me over, it's common sense!" This blessed king, what is his mind? ”

Hong Chengchou suddenly let out a light sigh and explained to Mao Wenlong: "In fact, since the successive natural and man-made disasters in the Ming Dynasty, there have been continuous wars in various places, and the Houjin is eyeing the tiger. The vassal kings in various places have already been selfish, and some have clearly deviated from the imperial court, and they are waiting for the fall of the capital at any time, and then they will raise troops to fight for the throne. ”

The throne is always an eternal topic, and the throne that symbolizes supremacy is still what those vassal dynasties think about and never forget. When the court is strong, they will obediently get drunk and dream to death, and live their pig-like lives.

Once there is a crisis in the imperial court, and there is even a chance for them to rise up and fight for the throne, then one will be more shrewd than the other. There are even many people who do not compromise their means in order to compete for the throne.

After listening to Hong Chengchou's explanation, Mao Wenlong immediately understood. It turned out that the defeat of the imperial court was not just caused by natural disasters, the Ming Dynasty since the beginning of Zhu Yuanzhang, under the rule of hundreds of years, the thick foundation is still quite stable.

And the fundamental reason why Daming has come to this point today is actually caused by the inability to reunite and be unanimous. If the world is united, what is there to fear about natural disasters and Houjin!

"It seems that this Fu King should also be the best among the vassal kings, right?" After Mao Wenlong sighed, he turned his mind back to this blessed king.

"King Fu is indeed the most powerful of the many vassal kings, his supporters include the general army of the four towns in Jiangbei, and his fief is in Nanjing. Therefore, he is the one with the highest call for the emperor, and he is also the most active person who has been waiting for the fall of Jingshi. Hong Chengchou has been carefully observing Mao Wenlong's changes.

It's a pity that he felt a little disappointed, Mao Wenlong has always had nothing abnormal. In Hong Chengchou's heart, in fact, he is still loyal to the imperial court, so he hopes that Mao Wenlong will not come out to be an emperor by himself, but it is a good choice to defect to King Fu.

Mao Wenlong didn't know what Hong Chengchou was thinking at the moment, he shrugged his shoulders indifferently and said: "It's best if I don't interfere in the affairs of the court, what they want is their business." Of course, as long as they don't provoke me first, or else...... You're welcome. ”

After speaking, Mao Wenlong lit King Fu's letter in front of him and threw it in the brazier to stop caring. Judging from his performance, it is obvious that this Fu King's overture is disdainful.

Hong Chengchou silently looked at it in his eyes, and couldn't help but sigh lightly in his heart! Mao Wenlong's temperament, Hong Chengchou is quite aware of this time, he understands that Mao Wenlong is a person who is not bound by anyone.

What's more, the current strength of Mao Wenlong is not inferior to anyone, and he also has the ability to be arrogant. At this moment, Hong Chengchou was slightly disappointed in his heart!

Mao Wenlong threw aside the matter of King Fu, pondered for a moment, and changed the topic: "I heard that Huang Taiji led his troops to invade Jiayuguan again, has this matter been verified?" ”

Speaking of this, Hong Chengchou seemed to be a little indignant, he nodded and said: "This matter is indeed true, and someone has been sent to investigate it clearly!" ”

Hong Chengchou suddenly hesitated, he hesitated for a moment before he said carefully: "General soldier, why don't we send troops to repel the Houjin army with the imperial court?" ”

Mao Wenlong looked at Hong Chengchou in surprise: "Why?" ”

Hong Chengchou seemed to be out of the way, and he said bluntly: "Houjin has been watching the fire from the other side, and every time he disturbs the border pass, he comes with the purpose of robbing and shocking. From the population of the Ming Dynasty to the things, they want everything, and these general soldiers should be very clear. Moreover, Houjin has always been a scourge, whether for the imperial court or for the general army, Houjin is our biggest potential enemy. ”

Mao Wenlong suddenly understood Hong Chengchou's intentions at this moment, and he couldn't just be used to what Houjin did to Daming. If possible, he also wanted to destroy the biggest potential threat of Houjin now.

It's a pity that judging from Mao Wenlong's current strength, there is still a gap between the good, and now is an important stage of the development and stability of the Dongjiang Army, it is really not suitable to fight with Houjin head-on, and it is also a war without interest, which is even more unacceptable to Mao Wenlong.

Shaking his head, Mao Wenlong refused: "Now is not the best time to fight Houjin, development and stability are our way of survival." Only if we are strong enough, Houjin will naturally cease to be a threat to us. ”

Hong Chengchou was not convinced, he hurriedly persuaded: "General soldier, if the imperial court is broken by Houjin, then we will be left alone to face this fierce enemy, it is really not cost-effective!" ”

Mao Wenlong snorted coldly and said with a sneer: "There is no need to talk about this matter anymore, I have made up my mind, and I will never send troops." It's just a little money, I really don't take them to heart, that's all, you step back first! ”

Hong Chengchou's face was full of despair at the moment, and he couldn't imagine that Mao Wenlong was so resolute in this matter. He hesitated for a moment, and then left according to his words, but he still couldn't give up so easily, after leaving Mao Wenlong, he went straight to the barracks, wanting to discuss with Chen Jisheng again.