"As for the flintlock muskets and mortars we are equipped with, neither in terms of materials nor production technology, the imperial court is inferior to us. Even if they build it the way it is, it will not be comparable to us in terms of power. ”

"When you really go to the battlefield, you can only be beaten passively."

Hearing this, Zhou Shuyuan subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief. However, Wei Zheng's next sentence in front of him made Zhou Shuyuan nervous again.

"However, no matter what, after equipping these new firearms, the combat effectiveness of the officers and troops will certainly be greatly improved. Although they will still not be our opponents, in the course of the battle, the losses that may be brought to us will definitely be greater than before...... So, we must do the preparations. As for the best way to solve the problem, it is to end this military confrontation immediately. ”

Speaking of this, what Zhou Lao of the Foreign Trade Department had just said to himself suddenly appeared in Wei Zheng's mind.

After a short period of contemplation, he continued to look at Zhou Shuyuan, whose face became solemn again.

"Strategist, before you came, Elder Zhou of the Foreign Trade Department said something to Ben Shuai: because the Governor's Mansion paid for the money, a large number of deep wells were dug in Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. Because of these well waters, this year's Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces will usher in an unprecedented bumper harvest. ”

"A bumper grain harvest means that we don't have to worry about food for the next year, or even two years."

"However, the bumper grain harvest also brought another problem: how to exchange grain for silver......

"Under the circumstances of the imperial court's blockade of our Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, grain will definitely not be able to be transported out, and it will not be able to be transported. There is no way to exchange it for silver. So. Mr. Zhou of the Foreign Trade Department. I also mentioned to Ben Shuai that it is best to let the imperial court lift the blockade of my Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces within a month, and reconcile with the imperial court. ”

"In addition, Zhou Lao also said that as long as the imperial court lifts the blockade on us, Zhou Lao can earn us back tens of millions of taels of silver from the surrounding provinces...... Pass guò these means. Little by little, the strength of the imperial court was weakened. ”

After hearing the income of tens of millions of taels of silver, Zhou Shuyuan was directly moved.

However, the heart is heartbeat, and he has not lost his mind because of this. Under Wei Zheng's gaze, he replied helplessly: "Dashuai, the lower officials think that it is almost impossible to reconcile the imperial court with us in a short period of time. ”

"Tong guò The imperial court has taken a series of actions against our Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces, and the lower officials can say with certainty that as long as they give the imperial court the slightest hope. The Cha court in our Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces will not reconcile with us. ”

"Don't say anything else. That is, we are now bowing to the imperial court, as long as we still occupy the two provinces of Shanxi and Shaanxi for one day, the imperial court will not let us go. ”

Faced with Zhou Shuyuan's affirmative answer, Wei Zheng did not respond. Instead, he asked confidently: "Who sued you, only by reconciling with the imperial court can the imperial court lift the blockade of my Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces......

"If we can force the imperial court to compromise with us, then the imperial court's blockade of Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces will be broken without attacking."

In Zhou Shuyuan's eyes, the military strength of the Haw Par Army far exceeds that of the official army. However, the strength of the Haw Par Army is very limited after all. Therefore, in terms of overall strength, the imperial court still far surpasses the Tiger and Leopard Army, surpassing the two provinces of Shanxi and Shaanxi.

It's just that most of the current strength of the imperial court has been dragged by the Houjin Tartars at the border pass, and there is no way to participate in the war.

Once the Tiger and Leopard Army forced the imperial court to be in a hurry, the imperial court dispatched border troops to deal with it. The pressure on the Tiger and Par Army will become very great...... was even defeated by these battle-hardened imperial border troops.

After all, these border armies were equipped with the best firearms of the imperial court, the best artillery......

Under such circumstances, Zhou Shuyuan didn't know where the confidence of the handsome man in front of him came from, and dared to say that he would compromise the imperial court and make Emperor Chongzhen, who had always been very conceited and valued face more important than anything else, bow his head.

Under Wei Zheng's gaze, Zhou Shuyuan did not hesitate, and directly expressed the worries and questions in his heart.

To Zhou Shuyuan's surprise, in the face of his worries, the confident smile on Wei Zheng's face in front of him not only did not dissipate in the slightest, but became more intense.

At the same time, a sneer full of mockery also flashed across Wei Zheng's face.

Facing Zhou Shuyuan, he said in a surprising voice: "You are right, Emperor Chongzhen is indeed very conceited and has a good face. However, in the face of two things, these two problems can almost be called worthless. ”

"What's the matter?" With an incredible look on his face, Zhou Shuyuan subconsciously asked.

Wei Zheng did not hide it, and answered very directly.

"One is death, and the other is the king of the country."

"Do you think that in the face of these two things, Emperor Chongzhen's good face and conceit will still be a problem."

"As for those civil and military ministers in the imperial court, Ben Shuai can be sure that just one death threat can make them change their opinion of our Tiger and Leopard Army, persuade their Emperor Chongzhen, and compromise with us......"

After listening to what Wei Zheng said, Zhou Shuyuan directly hit the nail on the head and said: "Dashuai, the lower officials can say with certainty that such a compromise is a temporary ...... for us and the imperial court."

"More importantly, if we want to achieve this goal, there is only one way, to send troops directly to the capital.

"However, in this way, there is no possibility of easing the relationship between us and the imperial court...... To put it more bluntly, it is to never die......"

"Even if the imperial court compromises to us temporarily, after they cross this southern pass, they will launch a new round of encirclement and attack on us again......"

Wei Zheng nodded, and said with a nonchalant expression: "Never die, this word is used well......"

"Military advisor, do you think that if we don't send troops to the capital, with Emperor Chongzhen's conceited character, there is a chance for détente between us and the imperial court?"

Under Wei Zheng's rhetorical question, Zhou Shuyuan wanted to give a positive answer?

Because, according to the plan formulated by himself and Wei Zheng that year, after another year of development, the best time to turn against the imperial court is the Haw Par Army.

However, in the face of the facts, Zhou Shuyuan had to shake his head and answer......

"There is no possibility of relaxation between us and the imperial court......

Hearing this, Wei Zheng affirmed loudly: "Since this is the case, then we will send troops to the capital in the near future to force the imperial court to compromise with us." ”

"Strategist, you immediately summon the staff officers of the headquarters and tell them what the commander thinks and purpose. The commander gave them three days, and after three days, the commander wanted to see a complete battle plan. At the same time, all kinds of logistical support, equipment support, must also keep up... Ben Shuai wants to pass this battle and force the court to bow its head completely. (To be continued......)