Half a month later, Yang Xiuqing sent Zhao Qingquan to send 50,000 taels of silver and take all the 10,000 prisoners away.

Qi Shan was happy, but Yang Xiuqing was not happy.

For the sake of the overall situation of the Northern Expedition, Yang Xiuqing could not send troops for the time being, and could only hide the full stomach in his heart, and only had the opportunity to get it back later. After all, the loss of a general and a younger brother, both of whom are confidants, it is impossible to just forget it. Qi Shan got 100,000 taels of silver, and added a month's salary to the soldiers in the army, which made the soldiers in the camp rejoice for a long time.

Next, calm was restored to the camp in Jiangbei.

The Taiping army held Yangzhou and did not fight, and there was no fighting in the Jiangbei camp.

At this time, the war in the north was in full swing.

At the beginning of September, Li Kaifang and Lin Fengxiang led their soldiers to Baoding and approached Beijing. The news was transmitted back to Nanjing, Li Kaifang was named Dinghu Marquis, and Lin Fengxiang was named Jinghu Marquis.

Judging from the title, it shows the determination of the Taiping Army to sweep the Qing court.

However, these things have nothing to do with Li Zhen.

At this stage, Li Zhen is only thinking about training the 120 soldiers of the Sharp Knife Special Forces, making them literate and instilling them with new ideas. The only regret that Li Zhen regretted was that he couldn't use the money, couldn't leave the Jiangbei camp, couldn't buy new equipment, and could only rely on big knives and spears to fight.

To Li Zhen's relief, there are more and more literate soldiers.

As for Huang Shihai and Huang Hu, the two are the key objects of Li Zhen's training, and they have more content to learn. Not only should you read and write with the soldiers, but you should also memorize military books such as "The Art of War", "The Art of War", and "The Captain's Son" to enrich yourself. In addition to a brave spirit, the entire sharp knife special forces also has a bookish atmosphere.

"Whew!!"

The curtain of the camp tent was rolled up, Huang Shihai walked into the camp tent, saluted Li Zhen, and said, "My lord, the foreigners escorted foreign guns and ammunition to the camp in Jiangbei. Qi Shan gave an order for you to receive him. ”

"Okay, I'll go!"

Li Zhen was overjoyed, left the camp happily, and welcomed Mas into the army after leaving the camp.

A thousand guns, a hundred thousand rounds of ammunition, all in the treasury.

At the same time, Qi Shan also took out the silk and tea he bought, and after the exchange between the two sides, Ma Si only had a few hundred taels of silver left, but Ma Si was extremely excited.

After the handover, Maas smiled and said, "Li, don't you want me to sit down?" ”

Li Zhen waved his hand and said, "Please!" ”

It just so happened that Li Zhen also had something to say to Mas, and the two came to the camp one after the other.

After sitting down, Li Zhen said straight to the point: "Brother Maas, you are a member of the Beretta family, but you are not taken seriously at the moment, and you still need to work hard." Have you ever thought about opening a weapons manufacturing base in China, buying steel, ore and other raw materials in China for processing, and then manufacturing guns and cannons for sale, so as to develop the Chinese market. ”

Maas frowned slightly and said, "Dear Li, your suggestion is very good, and I agree with it. But you think too simply, too easily, most of the skilled workers who make weapons have families, and they don't want to cross the ocean. ”

Li Zhen said: "Mas, this is in the interests of the Beretta family, isn't it? ”

Maas nodded and acknowledged Li Zhen's words.

As a family that manufactures weapons, the Beretta family is clearly not going to be satisfied with the status quo. In addition, Maas wants to get on a bigger stage and wants to carry out this plan.

Li Zhen saw that Ma Si was moving, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

As long as the heart is moved, it will be easy to do.

Li Zhen said unhurriedly: "Brother Maas, you can bring the equipment for making weapons to China, and persuade the workers and scholars who make weapons to come with you." Money is not an issue as long as you are willing to come. When they come to China, the two of us can set up a factory together, and with my support, you will succeed. ”

Mars gritted his teeth and said, "Lee, I admit that you convinced me. When I return to Italy, I will report back to my family and try to complete your idea. ”

Li Zhen stretched out his hand and said, "I wish us a happy cooperation." ”

"Happy working together!"

Maas stretched out his hand and shook Li Zhen tightly, both smiling.

For Li Zhen, he is obviously not satisfied with buying firearms and ammunition, because he always gives his neck to others to choke, so Li Zhen has to be self-sufficient and make guns and ammunition by himself. The arrival of Maas gave Li Zhen a chance to set up a factory in China. In particular, Maas is a foreigner, as long as it is packaged a little, it can make the elites of the Qing Dynasty jealous and dare not plunder the benefits obtained by Maas.

For Maas, Li Zhen's words are in line with his thinking.

Developing the family business and achieving his own business are all things that Maas is looking forward to.

The two hit it off and became partners.

Li Zhen stood up, walked to the desk, took a picture, handed it to Mas, and said, "Brother Mas, this is the new type of repeater gun I designed. When you return home, persuade the scholars who study firearms to hand them this drawing, and say that I have more ideas, and more brilliant ideas. If they want to know, they can come to China to discuss. ”

The map that Li Zhen took out was a picture of a mechanical bead gun.

The mechanical repeater gun was designed in the United States in 1860 and pioneered the magazine. The butt of this repeater has a spring-fed chamber that leads directly to the chamber, from which bullets can be loaded one by one and automatically transported into the chamber.

Maas came from a family of firearms and quickly understood.

His eyes widened, staring at Li Zhen incredulously, and he felt that this idea was too great.

However, Mas also had some unfigured out, and after asking Li Zhen, Mas had already admired Li Zhen so much. Maas pointed to the manufacturing diagram and praised him, "Lee, you are really a genius." My God, what kind of brain could have come up with such an ingenious structure, so exquisite, that it is another revolution in the history of firearms. ”

Li Zhen smiled, and the appearance of the magazine was an innovation.

Suddenly, Huang Shihai walked in and said, "My lord, Qi Shan asked you to go." ”

Li Zhen nodded and let Huang Shihai retreat.

Mas couldn't understand Huang Shihai's words and asked, "Li, is there something wrong?" ”

Li Zhen replied: "Brother Mas, the minister in the camp has something to do with me, and I can't continue to accompany you." ”

Maas sighed, with a look of regret on his face, and said, "Since this is the case, I will not stay. I immediately took tea and silk south to Canton and returned to China by boat. My dear friend, I hope that when I set foot on this magical land again, you will already be an official on the ruling side. ”

Li Zhen responded with a smile and said, "Definitely, Brother Maas, I hope you will come back as soon as possible." ”

The two parted, and Li Zhen sent Mas out of the camp.

Back in the camp, Li Zhen went to Qishan's tent. After entering the camp, Li Zhen found that there was only Qi Shan, and there were no other generals, so he saluted and said, "The last general, Li Zhen, has seen the adult." ”

"Sit down!"

Qi Shan waved his hand for Li Zhen to sit down.

Li Zhen's regular half ass sat on the stool, sitting upright, very respectful. Qi Shan showed a smile on his face and said with a smile: "You don't have to be restrained, but you don't change at all." ”

Li Zhen said: "The adults are good to the last general, and the last general will keep it in mind, but he can't break the rules." ”

Qi Shan smiled and said: "The emperor has sent an edict to let this official return to Beijing." ”

Li Zhen raised his eyebrows and hurriedly asked, "The emperor summoned him, could it be something big?" ”

Qi Shan shook his head and said: "It's not a big deal, it's just a victory, and the emperor is very happy, so he asked the official to go back to Beijing to report on his work." The official plans to take you with you, what do you think? ”

Li Zhen immediately got up, knelt down and said, "Thank you for your cultivation, the last general will live up to your high expectations." ”

Although Li Zhen didn't like to kneel, he had to.

To be faithful, you have to be loyal. In particular, Li Zhenneng and Qi Shan returned to Beijing together, which was good for Li Zhen. Especially being able to show his face in front of Xianfeng is also helpful to Li Zhen's future.

ps: The fourth watch is completed, ask for flowers, ask for collection. The new book needs everyone's support, thank you.