Emperor Ming Fengyunlu

Volume 2 Rampant Qilu

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

Section 6 Reception Banquet

Early the next morning, Qian Mingli rushed to the manor in a carriage, and Uncle Zhao was already waiting at the gate of the manor. After the carriage stopped, Zhao Bo hurriedly stepped forward to lift the curtain of the carriage and helped Qian Mingli get out of the carriage.

After Qian Mingli got out of the car, he straightened his clothes and asked, "Uncle Zhao, have they all been arranged?" ”

"Don't worry, it's all arranged." Zhao Bo said: "I settled the soldiers in the courtyard in the south, and the little general and several other generals lived in the upper room. ”

Qian Mingli nodded and said, "That's good, these are my benefactors, you must entertain them well." ”

After saying that, Qian Mingli and Uncle Zhao walked into the manor together, and the surrounding subordinates and Zhuang Ding came forward to greet Qian Mingli when they saw it, and some businessmen and guests also came to greet and greet Qian Mingli. After a while, Qian Mingli took Zhao Bo to the courtyard to the south and walked towards the courtyard where Liu Yunwei lived.

Before arriving, Qian Mingli asked Uncle Zhao: "By the way, are all the things I asked to prepare ready?" ”

Zhao Bo slapped his forehead and said, "Look at my memory, the thing is ready, I'll let someone get it." ”

"Go get it."

After speaking, Uncle Zhao ordered one of his subordinates to fetch it. At this moment, Liu Yunwei walked over from the courtyard with Yuan Mingxuan, Lu Ying and others.

Seeing this, Qian Mingli stepped forward and beckoned: "Little general, everyone, are you still used to living in the house?" ”

Liu Yunwei said with a smile: "Very good, very good." I'm going to make trouble for the money clerk. Yuan Mingxuan, Lu Ying and others also hugged their fists and saluted Qian Mingli.

Qian Mingli waved his hand and said, "Don't be polite, little general, when you come to me, you're home!" Today at noon, I have to hold a banquet to catch the wind and wash the dust for the little general and all the soldiers, and today we will not get drunk and not return. ”

Seeing Qian Mingli's enthusiasm, Liu Yunwei knew that no matter how polite he was, it would not be good, so he said with a smile: "Okay, I'll listen to Qian Mingli's arrangement later, and I won't get drunk today." ”

"Okay, hahaha."

At this time, several subordinates came over with a lot of offerings, Liu Yunwei understood at a glance, his heart warmed, and he clasped his fists at Qian Mingli and saluted. Yuan Mingxuan, Lu Ying and others were also deeply moved, and they stepped forward to salute together.

Qian Mingli said with slightly red eyes: "It is said that I should have gone to the camp yesterday to pay respects to the old general and the young general, but I was in a hurry to settle the camp and the lieutenant generals dragged it down, and the little general should not be blamed." ”

Liu Yunwei said: "Where is this outside the money officer, I can't be grateful in my heart." ”

"Where are the old generals and the young generals now?"

"It's enshrined in the wing room in the courtyard." Liu Yunwei replied.

Qian Mingli beckoned the subordinates into the courtyard together, and said, "Okay, I'll go to worship the old general, the young general, and his wife." ”

So, Liu Yunwei and others came to the wing room with Qian Mingli to worship Liu Ting, Liu Zhao and Xu Wanxin. During this period, Qian Mingli put incense and tribute on the three of them, bowed down in front of the coffin and cried, Liu Yunwei and others also cried, and finally Zhao Bo and Cheng Shiyong persuaded Qian Mingli, and Liu Yunwei also persuaded him again and again.

Qian Mingli wiped his tears and said indignantly: "God is blind, he let the heroes bury their bones and let the Tartar captives run rampant!" Is there any reason for this? ”

Liu Yunwei said with red eyes: "After all, this way of heaven is still evil and does not prevail over good, I believe that one day the dynasty will bring peace to Jiannu, and give justice to the people of Liaodong and the martyrs!"

Qian Mingli nodded heavily and said, "With the little general and all the soldiers here, I also believe that there will be that day!" ”

Everyone bowed to the spiritual seats of Liu Ting, Liu Zhao and Xu Wanxin, and then went to the main room to sit down. Uncle Zhao took his subordinates to put tea and pastries on the table, then closed the door and left.

Liu Yunwei and the others chatted with Qian Mingli for a long time, and when they saw noon, Qian Mingli said: "Little general, everyone, I have set up a banquet in the other courtyard, why don't we move to the other courtyard." In addition, I have already arranged for the soldiers in the battalion, although I did not serve wine to the soldiers, but the good food and meat are still enough. ”

Liu Yunwei thanked him again, and went to the other courtyard with Yuan Mingxuan, Lu Ying and others with Qian Mingli.

When they came to the hall of the other courtyard, Liu Yunwei and the others saw a large round table, which was already full of all kinds of delicacies, and five or six maids stood respectfully on the side.

Qian Mingli smiled and said, "Come, come, come, little general, everyone hurry up and sit down." ”

Liu Yunwei said: "Qian Yuanwai should be seated. ”

Qian Mingli and Liu Yunwei exchanged polite words again, and when they saw that Liu Yunwei and others were resolute, they took a seat. Liu Yunwei and Yuan Mingxuan sat on the left and right of Qian Mingli, and Lu Ying, Wu Xing, Wen Poyu, Zhao Kaishan, Li Tianhao, Wang Gandang, and Cheng Shiyong also sat down in turn.

Seeing that everyone was in place, Liu Yunwei said to Qian Mingli: "Outside the Qian staff, when I came to visit yesterday, all my colleagues in the camp came. Today, I would like to introduce these colleagues to the outside world. ”

Qian Mingli said: "This is the best, I also know these young heroes." ”

So, Liu Yunwei introduced Yuan Mingxuan and Lu Ying one by one, and Qian Mingli also hugged his fists and saluted one by one.

After Liu Yunwei finished his introduction, Qian Mingli got up and picked up his wine glass and said: "Today, the little general and the generals can settle down in the cold house, and I, Qian Mingli, am really fortunate in my three lives." Come, I will make this toast first, salute the little general and all the generals, pay tribute to all the heroes who fought the bloody war to build slaves and raise the prestige of our country, and congratulate all the generals! ”

Liu Yunwei and the others also got up and picked up their wine glasses and said, "Xie Yuanwai." ”

And they all drank it all.

After that, everyone pushed the cups and changed the lamps, coupled with Qian Mingli's warm hospitality, the atmosphere at the reception banquet was extremely warm. Zhao Kaishan, Wen Poyu and Wang Dangdang were the first to get drunk, and the three of them hooked each other's shoulders and began to brag; Li Tianhao and Wu Xing were a little overwhelmed by alcohol, and they withdrew from the wine game one after another, and Qian Mingli called a few maids to help the two of them to sober up in the side room; And Liu Yunwei, Yuan Mingxuan, Lu Ying, and Cheng Shiyong were very restrained in drinking, and they always kept their heads clear.

After a while, Liu Yunwei saw that the heat was almost over, so he said: "Outside of the money officer, I have something to ask for, but I don't know whether to talk about it or not." ”

Qian Mingli said with a smile: "Haha, what do you ask for or not, the little general says it's okay, as long as I Qian Mingli can do it, I will never say anything!" ”

Liu Yunwei was overjoyed and said, "The money clerk is serious. Here's the thing, yesterday I came to the village, and saw the Zhuang Ding and those Franc machine people practicing the firecrackers, and those excellent firecrackers left a deep impression on me. I thought a lot last night, if I can have a large number of well-equipped firearms in my Hanwei battalion, then the soldiers will definitely be like tigers, and when they fight against Jiannu again in the future, they will definitely be able to deal a heavy blow to the arrogance of the Tartar captivity! ”

After listening to this, Qian Mingli thought for a while, and said: "What the little general said is reasonable, I have been to the state capital on the southern coast many times because I often go to sea. Most of the officers and troops in the south were equipped with a lot of firearms, the most famous of which was the Qi family's army. Therefore, if a large number of firearms are equipped in the Hanwei battalion, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers will definitely be improved. ”

Liu Yunwei continued: "However, I can't afford to raise a large number of sophisticated firearms now, so I want to find help from outside the money staff. ”

"No problem!" Qian Mingli didn't even ask in detail before agreeing, and said: "Let's make a list of the little general, write down the firearms and quantities needed, and I'll go get them back for the little general." However, this will require the little general to stay for a while longer. ”

At this time, Yuan Mingxuan asked a little strangely: "I don't know how Qian Yuanwai plans to raise firearms?" We need no shortage of firearms. ”

"Haha." Qian Mingli said: "Lord Yuan, don't worry, I have my own way." ”

Liu Yunwei said: "I believe that Qian Yuanwai can help me with this, but Yunwei wants to ask for something outside the staff is not to raise firearms. ”

"Oh? What's that? ”

Liu Yunwei and Yuan Mingxuan glanced at each other, paused, and said, "Yunwei wants to do a business with outsiders. ”

Qian Mingli was also interested after hearing this, and said, "I don't know how the little general wants to do this business?" ”

Liu Yunwei smiled and said, "Outside of Qian, the firearms used in my battalion are different from your Zhuang Ding, and the firearms we need are not only huge in quantity, but also able to ensure sufficient supply and excellent manufacturing. So I thought it would be better to be able to make the firearms I needed myself. And the business I want to do with the staff outside is related to this, I plan to withdraw some silver taels from the camp and invest it in the business outside the staff, and at the same time send Lord Yuan to stay on behalf of the Hanwei camp and be responsible for everything related to it. ”

Liu Yunwei saw that Qian Mingli was also thinking about it, so he continued: "But don't worry, my purpose is to find and gather craftsmen who can make firearms through your business in the sea, and bring these people back to Sichuan, not to earn anything from you, and the silver taels that have been thrown in should be regarded as your hard work." ”

Qian Ming thought for a while, and said: "Little general, it doesn't matter if you have money or not, if you insist on investing some money in, it doesn't matter, I'll run it on my behalf, and when the little general needs it, I'll send it to Sichuan with interest." But this task of finding craftsmen is a bit difficult. ”

Liu Yunwei hurriedly asked, "Please explain one or two things for us." ”

Qian Mingli said: "Most of the craftsmen who can make firearms are from the provinces south of the Yangtze River, and most of them are highly skilled, and even many overseas Franc machine people will buy artillery and guns in coastal states such as Guangdong." However, these craftsmen are either controlled by some wealthy families in Jiangnan or controlled by the government, so where can they be easily found. ”

Liu Yunwei was also a little worried when he heard this, and asked, "Is there any other way?" Can't all the craftsmen who can make firearms be controlled by the government and the wealthy, right? ”

Qian Mingli motioned to Liu Yunwei to let himself think about it first, and after a while, he suddenly high-fived and said, "By the way, there is one person who should be able to help, but we need to add an owner to this business." ”