slept until three o'clock in the morning, knowing that the little eunuch in the palace came to urge, Liu Fan reluctantly got up. After dressing under the service of the two girls, Liu Fan hurried to the palace. Liu Fan is also a little prepared in his heart, if Chongzhen met Liu Fan as a "friend" yesterday, then today he will be a "monarch".

Sure enough, as soon as Liu Fan entered the palace, Chongzhen began to ask Liu Fan about his situation in Shandong. Liu Fan didn't dare to hide it, because he knew that with his sensitive identity, he didn't know how many eyes were staring at him, and he wasn't afraid that Chongzhen would know what he was doing, because he felt worthy of his heart. Therefore, Liu Fan described in detail everything he did in Jiaozhou, including selling smuggled salt, recruiting troops, building a city and a series of other things, and even the alliance with the Jimo Zhang family was not omitted, and all of them were told to Chongzhen. In the end, Liu Fan summed up and said, "Your Majesty! Our predetermined goal has basically been achieved! The army had sufficient food and soldiers, and all that was lacking was weapons and training. With enough time, the Broken Army will surely become a sharp sword in your hands! Sweep away all enemies for the Great Ming! ”

When Chongzhen heard Liu Fan's words, he couldn't help the blood in his heart boiling a little, and asked his doubts: "According to what Jimin said!" These 5,000 recruits are not only newly recruited, but you are also building a fort in Shihe, which can be said to be a waste of waste! Why did you rush to the capital in such a hurry without being summoned by me? ”

Liu Fan hesitated for a moment and replied, "There are two reasons why the minister is so eager. On the one hand, the minister doesn't want His Majesty to worry about the lack of money anymore, since the minister has money and food in his hands, he should do his duty to transfuse blood for the Ming Dynasty and relieve His Majesty's worries. ”

Chongzhen patted Liu Fan's shoulder and said with some emotion: "Qing's determination and hard work, I have seen it!" Alas! I'm the Ming Dynasty, and I have to rely on you and me to support it at this moment! ”

Liu Fan didn't dare to say anything, and continued, "Another reason is that the minister heard that His Majesty had sentenced Sun Yuanhua to death, and wanted to save his life before His Majesty executed him!" ”

"Sun Yuanhua? I know something! This person is in vain for Jun'en, and he deserves death for colluding with Kong Youde for rebellion! Why did Qing save him for him? Chongzhen heard Liu Fan say so bluntly that he wanted to save people, and said a little unhappily

Liu Fan saw that Chongzhen's tone had changed a little, and hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty Mingjian, the minister has never met Sun Yuanhua, he is not a relative, let alone trusted, the reason why he wants to save him is not to value his character, but to consider Daming and His Majesty!" ”

"Oh? I'd like to hear what else he's for! As long as you can tell the truth, I will be the master and spare his life! Hearing Liu Fan's explanation, Chongzhen thought about it in his heart, Liu Fan did not have the opportunity to contact Sun Yuanhua, and once wrote a book to refute Sun Yuanhua's policy of taking charge of the appeasement, and he immediately believed it, and his tone eased a lot.

Liu Fan analyzed, "Since Kong Youde's rebels surrendered to Houjin with cannon craftsmen, now Houjin's firearms manufacturing has been very advanced, and even surpassed Daming in cannon casting!" With the development of science and technology, it has been proven that the importance of artillery will become more and more important in future wars! Soon after in the West, the French Emperor Napoleon swept across Europe with Napoleonic cannons, known as the god of war, and defeated several powerful countries. ”

Chongzhen interrupted Liu Fan's words and asked with some curiosity, "Napoleon?" Is it famous? Are the Western countries you are talking about Franco? Well! The cannon of the Franc machine man is indeed very powerful! My royal brother also asked the Franc machine to make a cannon, but unfortunately the man was killed when he tried the cannon! The imperial brother originally wanted to invite another group of people, but then the ministers objected to the matter and it was over! Speaking of his elder brother, Emperor Zhu Youxiao Chongzhen looked like he was in remembrance. It can be seen that he still respects his brother very much!

"Huh! That Franc machine is actually just a small country in the West, don't compare it with the mighty France! Even now it seems to be occupied by neighboring countries! Liu Fan said with some embarrassment

"Huh? Is there such a thing? Chongzhen exclaimed in surprise after hearing this, and became more curious about the Western countries that Liu Fan said! However, this is not the time to ask this question, so I had to endure and say, "Qing, let's talk about Sun Yuanhua first!" We'll talk about Western things later! ”

Liu Fan responded and continued to explain, "With the great improvement of the level of firearms in the Houjin, the weapon advantage that the Ming Dynasty originally occupied will be gone, if we want to defeat the Houjin and save the Ming Dynasty, we must maintain the advantage of advanced weapons, and Sun Yuanhua is one of the key figures, this person can be said to be a rare firearms expert in the Ming Dynasty, and the firearms in Dengzhou were built by him!" Therefore, the minister feels that it is a pity to kill him, it is better to leave this person's life and let him continue to contribute to my Daming! ”

"Hmmm! There is some truth in what Qing said! But this person colludes and rebels, and it should not be spared! Otherwise, how can I be majestic? Chongzhen stroked his chin and thought about it and said

Seeing that Chongzhen's attitude was a little relaxed, Liu Fan continued to persuade while the iron was hot: Your Majesty! This person studied under Xu Guangqi and Xu Ge, who is honest and honest, and is a mature gentleman. Once trapped in the enemy camp, he also persuaded Kong Youde's rebels to surrender, and he was also loyal to the Ming Dynasty and the imperial court! According to the minister's understanding, Sun Yuanhua is obsessed with artillery research, and he doesn't know a little about human affairs. In the words of later generations, it is "high IQ, low emotional intelligence!" "Such a person is okay to do scholarship and research, but it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a misguided person to govern a local government. ended up like this, completely deceived by Kong Youde! Kong Youde is cunning, and it is not easy to go from a miner to an important general of the imperial court. Just ask Sun Yuanhua, a person who has been studying artillery for most of his life, how can he fight such an old fritter who is mixed up in officialdom. Weichen felt that this person was "an unforgivable sin"

Liu Fan said so much, Chongzhen also felt his fist heart, and finally thought about it and said, "What Jimin said has some truth!" I'm not an unreasonable person! So be it! I sent someone to investigate, and if what Jimin said was true, I would let him live! ”

Liu Fan was suddenly overjoyed, the big stone in his heart finally landed, and the whole person became brisk! Hurriedly patted the horse and said, "Your Majesty, Shengming!" ”

Chongzhen smiled: "Jimin doesn't need to compliment me!" I promised you what you said! What did you think about what I said? ”

Liu Fan was a little dazed and said, "What's the matter?" ”

"Humph! Have you forgotten what I said yesterday? I've got a good candidate! You'll meet at the family dinner the day after tomorrow! When the time comes, if you don't give me face..."Chongzhen said in a calm tone

Forehead! Liu Fan suddenly remembered! Seems to be going on a blind date? Seeing Chongzhen's dangerous face, Liu Fan said cautiously: "What if the minister agrees, what if Yao'er who is far away in Shandong?" The minister promised her that she would marry the media! Isn't that a gaffe? ”

Chongzhen said with some contempt: "It's said that it is normal for a man to have three wives and four concubines, and when the time comes, just marry them together!" It's still a big man! How did you become a general with such a stinginess? ”

"It's... Your Majesty, according to the regulations, it seems that a petty official like a minister has no right to marry a wife! Liu Fan said embarrassedly

"It's easy to do! Tomorrow I will give you a knighthood! ”

"So who should be big and who should be small? When the time comes, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to let the princess be a child! Liu Fan continued

Hearing this, Chongzhen was even more contemptuous: "After marrying the princess, do you want to marry again?" Dream about you! I don't have a sister to marry you bastard! Don't worry! ”

Hearing Chongzhen's words, Liu Fan suddenly breathed a sigh of relief! finally asked, "Then can I let Yao'er be my wife?" After all, we met first, and I promised her."

"You're not bothered! It's up to you whether it's big or small! I don't care about it! If you have the ability to say it yourself! Fuck off! Chongzhen waved his hand at Liu Fan and said

"Yes, yes, yes! Get out! Get out! Your Majesty! Retire! After speaking, Chongzhen couldn't answer, turned around and slipped away!

Looking at Liu Fan's back as he fled in embarrassment, Chongzhen muttered in a low voice: "It's cheap, and it's good!" Hum! It's not that I can't help it, how can you have such a good thing? Bastard! ”