Emperor Ming Fengyunlu

Volume 2 Rampant Qilu

Chapter 2 Rafting across the sea and setting off on the return journey

Section 5 Doing Business

Liu Yunwei's words were like a sledgehammer hitting everyone's hearts: the introduction of sophisticated firearms to enhance the combat power of the Hanwei battalion may be accompanied by the discomfort of the soldiers, and may lower the overall combat power of the Hanwei battalion at the beginning of the reform, and may cause many unexpected results; But what about maintaining the status quo?

And so the people began to talk again.

Zhao Kaishan said: "The combat power of our Hanwei battalion is already very strong, even if there are no firearms, we are not afraid of Jiannu, otherwise it would be better to equip a small number of firearms, which will not affect the overall situation." ”

Wen Poyu glanced at Zhao Kaishan and said, "I said an axe, what you said is like nonsense." Firearms are just like crossbows, how effective can a few crossbows be on the battlefield? It must be used in large quantities and concentrated to inflict the greatest blow on the enemy, if our Hanwei battalion is only equipped with a little firearms, such a small number will not be able to form a huge lethality at all, then it is better not to equip it! ”

Zhao Kaishan saw that Wen Poyu was scolding himself with words, and he was about to open his mouth to salute the past, but saw Liu Yunwei wave his hand to signal Zhao Kaishan to be calm and not impatient, and said: "I think what Poyu said makes sense, so what we need to discuss now is not the question of more or less equipment, but either a large number of introductions, the whole battalion equipment, or maintain the original state." ”

At this time, Yuan Mingxuan suddenly asked, "Little general, everyone, have you heard of the Qi family's army?" ”

Everyone nodded, the Qi family army is the same name as the Yue family army, who wouldn't know?

Liu Yunwei also nodded and said, "Who doesn't know the prestige of Qi Shaobao and the name of the Qi family's army." ”

Yuan Mingxuan said: "This is indeed the case, everyone may know the record of the Qi family's army, Qi Shaobao led the Qi family's army to conquer the south and the north without defeat. swept away the Japanese on the southern coast, swept the Mongolian tribes in the northern grasslands, and when Qi Shaobao was guarding Jizhen, both the northern and eastern captives fled from the wind; Since the day the Qi family army was formed, it has experienced more than 700 battles of all sizes, and all of them have been victorious! A total of 190,000 people were beheaded (not including the number of people who didn't get the head), and their own casualties were less than 1,000! ”

Everyone was completely stunned when they heard this, such an amazing record, such an amazing casualty ratio, and an army that could set such a brilliant record, it was simply like a heavenly soldier!

Liu Yunwei came back to his senses from the shock and said: "I originally knew that the Qi family army was very strong, and I knew that the Qi family army had outstanding achievements, but I didn't know that there was such a record, I really can't believe it!" I always thought that our Hanwei Battalion could be regarded as a first-class strong army in the National Dynasty, but compared with the Qi family's army, then we are not on the table. ”

And Lu Ying, who was sitting next to him, said with both resentment and regret: "I hate this national war, why didn't the imperial court recruit and transfer the Qi family army to Liao!" If there is the Qi family's army, plus our Hanwei battalion and the old general's East Route Army, maybe Jiannu has already been wiped out! ”

Everyone agreed with Lu Ying's words very much, either sighing, resentful, or unwilling.

Liu Yunwei said with a sad expression: "For our Eastern Route Army, the defeat of this battle is not a crime of war, so there is no need to mention it again. ”

Yuan Mingxuan also sighed heavily, and continued: "Yes, it would be nice if the Qi family army was here. I also found out about these data when I checked the archives when I was in Beizhen Fusi. But little general, ladies and gentlemen, do you know why the Qi family army trained by Qi Shaobao is so strong? ”

Liu Yunwei replied: "Because the soldiers are strong and well-equipped? ”

"Yes, but not quite." Yuan Mingxuan said: "Qi Shaobao's ability to train soldiers is the first in the country, and his original mandarin duck array is unparalleled in the world, these people are known to everyone, so we won't say more." Just talking about the equipment of the Qi family's army, do you know what the main equipment of the Qi family's army has? ”

Whether it was Liu Yunwei, Lu Ying, Wu Xing and others, they all shook their heads, obviously not having an in-depth understanding of this.

Yuan Mingxuan didn't sell Guan Zi either, and said: "Long knife! Firearm! ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone fell into deep thought.

And Yuan Mingxuan continued: "Why is the long knife? Knife (This word should not be next to the handle, can anyone tell me when the knife became a forbidden word?) Yes, this knife is Qi Shaobao according to the shape of the Japanese sword, the fusion of the advantages of the Han family ring head knife, its knife against the cavalry, heavy armor is very sharp, and Wu Xingbu equipped with a long knife to chop horses has the same magic; Then there are firearms, the Qi family army is not only equipped with excellent bird guns, but also equipped with a wide variety of firearms such as Huzun cannons, all kinds of Buddha cannons, earth-shaking thunder, and all kinds of rockets. Moreover, the firearms equipped by the Qi family army are not only equipped with one sentry, but the whole army! The ratio of the number of melee soldiers to the number of firearms soldiers has reached almost five or a half! ”

"What!" Liu Yunwei exclaimed in surprise and said, "How did the Qi family army fight?" ”

Yuan Mingxuan shook his head and said, "Then I don't know very well, I only know so much in the documents, and I don't know much about military affairs." However, what is certain is that the strength of the Qi family army is inseparable from the large-scale equipment of firearms! ”

After Yuan Mingxuan's explanation and persuasion, Liu Yunwei gradually became moved, and began to think about the large-scale introduction of firearms into the Hanwei camp. And Lu Ying, Wu Xing and others are also very moved, maybe the combination of firearms and the Hanwei battalion can really burst out with huge combat power. After all, the Qi family's army's record and strength are ironclad facts, and this is the experience of the Qi family's army in exchange for the head of 190,000 Tartars!

After thinking for a while, Liu Yunwei said with a firm face: "Lord Yuan, what you said is right, I have decided: a large number of firearms will be equipped in the Hanwei camp!" This will be the transformation of our Hanwei Camp and our Nirvana! ”

Yuan Mingxuan nodded with satisfaction, and the others also agreed.

Then, Liu Yunwei said: "Since we have set the premise of introducing firearms, let's discuss how to implement it." We must have sufficient and continuous supply of firearms of good quality, and only when we have achieved these things can we talk about anything else. Do you have any good suggestions? ”

After speaking, Yuan Mingxuan added and said: "In addition, everyone should focus on our own construction, otherwise if we rely on purchase and allocation from the imperial court, it will be controlled by others." ”

So, everyone discussed it under the premise formulated by Liu Yunwei and Yuan Mingxuan.

Li Tianhao and Cheng Shiyong muttered for a while, and said: "When we arrive in Sichuan, there should be a special craftsman in Huichuanwei, and when the time comes, can't the craftsman directly build it?" ”

Yuan Mingxuan shook his head and said, "Using the craftsman to build this way, you don't have to think about it. Let's not mention how many craftsmen can there be in a Huichuan Wei, and whether it can meet the needs of equipping our more than 2,000 people; Considering the quality problem alone, it cannot be built by craftsmen, and most of the firearms that are ten guns and nine explosions are made by craftsmen in various places. ”

Lu Ying asked, "Then where do we go to find craftsmen who can make sophisticated firearms?" ”

Wu Xing also said: "There must be more people, otherwise the output cannot be guaranteed." ”

At this time, Liu Yunwei suddenly slapped his thigh and said, "How can we forget about Qian Daguan!" ”

Yuan Mingxuan laughed out loud and said, "Don't hide it from the little general and you, I have long wanted to cooperate with Qian Daguan, but it is just that it is not good to speak before everyone decides to equip them with firearms." ”

Zhao Kaishan asked suspiciously: "Cooperate with Qian Daguan?" The money clerk is a maritime merchant, can he find a craftsman who can make firearms? ”

Liu Yunwei nodded and said, "I don't know if I can find a craftsman, but Qian Yuanwai will definitely be able to find a very considerable number of firearms, and the quality is excellent." ”

Wen Poyu said: "Big brother is talking about Zhuang Ding outside the money clerk, right? They are well-armed with a good firearm. ”

"Yes!" Liu Yunwei continued: "Not only Zhuang Ding outside the money clerk, but also those friends outside the money clerk, which one does not have dozens or hundreds of sophisticated firearms in his hand? Have you ever wondered where they bought all the firearms in their hands? ”

Yuan Mingxuan said with a smile: "They must know where to buy firearms. ”

"But ......" Zhao Kaishan asked suspiciously: "But, don't we want to build it ourselves?" Why are you looking for a firearms seller again? ”

Wen Poyu on the side said: "I said Zhao Daaxe, is your brain turning around?" If we find someone who sells firearms, doesn't that mean we have found someone who can make firearms? ”

Zhao Kaishan suddenly realized and said, "I understand." ”

Liu Yunwei also ignored Wen Poyu and Zhao Kaishan, who were bickering, and said to Yuan Mingxuan: "In this case, I don't know how Lord Yuan is going to cooperate with Qian Daguan?" ”

"How about we do business with the big officials?"

"Doing business?" Liu Yunwei asked suspiciously, "Can Lord Yuan say something specific?" ”

Yuan Mingxuan paused and said, "Little General, I want to bring some people to stay and follow Qian Daguan to the sea." ”

Everyone was surprised when they heard this, and Liu Yunwei also asked in surprise: "What does Lord Yuan mean?" ”

Yuan Mingxuan said: "Qian Yuanwai's business friends come from all over the world, and we are not sure where Qian Yuanwai bought the firearms. So I want to take some silver taels from the camp and invest them as capital in the business outside the money clerk, while I will bring some people to stay. In this way, on the one hand, you can use the money to make some profits, and bring it back to Sichuan for the little general to use in the future; On the other hand, it is better to find craftsmen and send them to Sichuan. ”

Liu Yunwei stopped talking, lowered his head and kept thinking, obviously very reluctant to Yuan Mingxuan's proposal to stay.

Lu Ying asked, "Lord Yuan, then when we propose to do business with Qian Yuanwai, do we need to conceal our intention to collect firearms craftsmen?" ”

"There's no need." Yuan Mingxuan said: "Qian Yuanwai is a righteous businessman who understands the righteousness, and it is not beautiful to conceal it, so it is better to explain it frankly to Qian Yuan." ”

At this time, Liu Yunwei raised his head and said, "Since Lord Yuan has decided, then I won't say anything, just do what Lord Yuan wants." ”

Yuan Mingxuan got up and saluted when he heard this, and said, "Don't worry, little general, Mingxuan will definitely live up to his mission!" ”

Liu Yunwei nodded and said, "I believe that Lord Yuan will definitely do it." In addition, I am arranging a tiger general for Lord Yuan. ”

After speaking, Liu Yunwei said to Cheng Shiyong: "Shiyong, you are a good friend of Lord Yuan, and you are familiar with Qian Yuan, I think you will take your brothers to stay with Lord Yuan temporarily, and when you find enough craftsmen, you will lead your troops to take Lord Yuan and those craftsmen to Sichuan to find me." ”

Cheng Shiyong didn't shirk either, and got up directly and said: "Obey orders!" Don't worry, I will definitely send Lord Yuan and the craftsmen to Sichuan intact! ”