However, this kind of thing is indeed beneficial to Chen Qiyu at the moment. In the past, he might have wanted to break this point and use it as a bargain.

But at the moment, this kind of negotiation is actually very unequal. So that the heavenly army can forcibly plunder without negotiation, just like the barbarians in the past. On his own side, he did not perform well because of thieves everywhere, and the lives of the former governors of the three sides were explained because of this.

These thoughts flashed through Chen Qiyu's mind, and he made a decision and was ready to reach a corresponding agreement.

Hu Guang saw that he was very good, and he was also very happy in his heart. In this way, the Heavenly Army will lay a good foundation and enter a virtuous circle without worrying about a series of adverse effects brought about by the explosion of power.

As a result, the two seemed to have completely forgotten about Zhao'an, and began to talk in detail about trade. Even Hu Guang took time out to accompany Chen Qiyu to inspect the demonstrations of various uses of cement, glass, etc., as well as the power of conscience cannons and flintlock pistols.

When all this was busy, it was getting late, so Chen Qiyu simply lived in Yulin City, and began to draft a recital to the imperial court that night.

According to his usual habits, Chen Qiyu downplayed the unsuccessful events of Zhao'an at the beginning of the recital, and focused on using his style to describe how he improvised and won various benefits for the Ming Dynasty. As long as these benefits can be achieved, how much benefit Daming will get and so on.

On the other side, in the meeting hall where they met during the day, the senior leaders of the Heavenly Army in Yulin were also in a meeting. Among them, the group of people represented by Liu Daneng couldn't figure out what happened during the day. Although they did not dare to question the chief's decision, they at least wanted to find out what was going on.

Hu Guang naturally knew what the level of these generals was. Of course, their doubts are also expected. Therefore, he smiled and waved his hand first. Let the gossip quiet them.

Then he slowly glanced at the faces of these generals present, turned his head and looked at the serious expression of his eldest brother before he spoke: "Do you think that trading with the Ming Kingdom is a redundant move, promising not to take the initiative to attack the Ming Kingdom within two years, but also to give the Ming Kingdom a chance to breathe, and sell them arms." Give them a powerful chance. These ideas exist, and I can understand them. ”

"But I want to ask a few questions, can any of you answer me?" Hu Guang looked at Liu Daneng as he spoke, which made him a little uneasy.

When the others heard this, they didn't dare to stand up and say that they would answer, anyway, the chief looked at Liu Daneng and let him get on the ground. At this time, I can't care about the love of the robe!

Hu Guang didn't have the power of a strong man, and he didn't ask Liu Daneng to answer. Just asked his question lightly.

"The first question, as the saying goes, the soldiers and horses go first before the grain and grass are moved, I want to ask, the grain and grass we call the heavenly army is enough for us to fight for a few years, how many people can we feed? Is it better to develop the potential of the Hetao Plain and use it as a basis to conquer the world, or to fight first and then retract when there is no food. Or simply feed the war with war? ”

Although Hu Guang asked many questions in a row, the main point was actually one. The food problem. During his questioning, everyone looked at him intently, and no one made a single sound.

"The second question is, if we ask the Celestial Army to continue fighting, then I would like to ask what to do with the occupied cities. Where do the talents who govern the city come from, do they train themselves or use the original officials, or the original scholars? Don't tell me that you can manage a city without knowing a single big word! ”

Hu Guang's second question is very clear. It's a matter of talent. In plain terms, it means that the Heavenly Army has money to eat, but he is afraid that he will not be able to digest it if he eats.

"The third question, what is the purpose of our establishment of the Heavenly Army? Is it to take the world for the sake of taking the world? Is it because he doesn't have to worry about the life and death of the people, but just wants to continue to win, as long as he succeeds and ten thousand bones wither? ”

Hu Guang asked three questions in a row, which made Liu Daneng and other generals who didn't understand have some understanding, and lowered their heads and thought along the leader's train of thought.

At this time, Hu Guang was not finished, and continued to ask them: "There is one last question, do you think that if you give Ming Guo a few years of buffer time, their corrupt officials and corrupt officials will change their evil ways and return to righteousness, and all of them will serve the country and the people, and abide by the law?" Will they have money for disaster relief, and if they have money to pay military salaries, will the Ming army be able to become stronger, and they will be able to defeat us and call it the heavenly army? ”

As soon as these words fell, all the generals present immediately raised their heads, their eyes were firm, and almost unanimously replied: "Impossible!" ”

At present, the senior leaders of the Heavenly Army in Yulin City are basically military generals, and what they are more familiar with is naturally the military aspect. Therefore, this will be the case with regard to the last military question asked by Hu Guang.

However, because they were not of high origin, and had not studied systematically before, and even most of them were illiterate before the uprising, they were not very familiar with this military issue, and other aspects related to the food, grass, talents, purpose, science and technology, etc., which were necessary for the foundation of a strong power.

Therefore, when Hu Guang asked the first few questions, they were just thoughtful, not so impulsive, as if their proudest thing had been insulted.

Now, after answering the last question, they basically understand the first few questions. In the final analysis, it is still the chief who emphasized before: "build a high wall, accumulate grain, and slowly become king."

Sitting next to Hu Guang, Hu Kuan has always maintained a serious demeanor, Hu Guang has communicated with him about these issues just now, and therefore, he is the calmest one in the center of this meeting.

In his opinion, this incident finally confirmed one thing, that is, the Heavenly Army is really short of talents. For now, the military aspect is okay, after all, we have been fighting, and everyone is from a military family, so they can basically grow up. But in other aspects, in fact, it mainly depends on the second brother alone.

At this moment, he admired his second brother even more in his heart, and when the Heavenly Army was first established, he firmly implemented the rigid requirements of promoting and learning knowledge for the whole army free of charge, and took education as one of the most important things to grasp. As long as you give Tianjun a few years, after studying the various courses written by the second brother, you will be able to grow a group of useful talents in the opportunity to practice in practical positions.

Hu Guang saw their expressions and basically grasped their thoughts, and was relieved that his saliva was not in vain.

Actually, he gave two years, and there are other benefits, but these benefits are not necessary to be known to more people at the conference, so he is not going to say it.

(To be continued.) )

PS: After reading the messages of the quiet youth and the undisciplined cat, it is estimated that your thoughts are representative, so it is necessary to explain again. I didn't finish writing it until half past 12 last night, so I had to update it as soon as possible.