Wang Huazhen, as a traditional scholar, has 10,000 objections to Zhang Ke's idea.

"Yongzhen, if you sell weapons to a North Korean military general and support him in rebellion, wouldn't you support the rebellious ministers and thieves to make a rebellion, corrupt the Gangchang, and aid the abuse, which is unreasonable! In addition, North Korea is loyal and obedient to the Ming Dynasty, disturbing its country, and it is unbearable, and once the news leaks, it will inevitably attract criticism. If it is sold to North Korea, let them see the mystery of the fire gun and imitate it, wouldn't it be an endless disaster, and the so-called weapon of the country cannot be revealed, don't you understand this truth Yongzhen? ”

Listening to Wang Huazhen's words, Zhang Ke nodded secretly, in fact, this also represents the unanimous idea of the Ming elite, but Zhang Ke can't help but feel a little regretful, it seems that it is necessary to teach Wang Huazhen a lesson.

"Shibo, North Korea is indeed very obedient to the Ming Dynasty, but the current King of Korea, Gwanghae-kun, is not loyal to the Ming Dynasty at all. He and Jiannu eyebrows, hooked up, we help the forces close to the Ming Dynasty, what's wrong with controlling North Korea? ”

Of course, Wang Huazhen was not very pedantic, and said with a frown: "Yongzhen, I'm afraid that there will be a lot of discussions, which will not be good for us." ”

"In the name of justice, I have nothing to fear. It is not enough to control those vassal states just by relying on tribute trade, but to add weapons, culture, education, and finance, and completely turn them into vassals, obedient and obedient, so as to live up to the prestige of the Heavenly Empire! ”

When Zhang Ke said this, he was not only a little sad and indignant.

As the superior state of the Celestial Empire, China has always been generous and benevolent to the small states of Siyi, and they can exchange countless gold, silver, tea and silk from the Celestial Empire for a few worthless local products, and even regard tribute as a way to make a fortune.

Thousands of years of kindness did not bring the gratitude of these guys, on the contrary, when China was weakest, they pounced on it and took a bite.

The islands were devoured, the borders were occupied, and the ruthless and unrighteous beasts even waved butcher knives at the people of the Celestial Empire. You must not be soft on these white-eyed wolves!

"Shibo. I have estimated that at least 1.5 million stone of grain can be obtained from North Korea a year, of which 1 million stone will be transported to Liaodong, and another 500,000 stone will be left on Phi Island to support Mao Wenlong. One-third of our military rations are in sight, do you want the imperial court to work hard, up and down, knock on the bones and suck the marrow, and risk the danger of the people's uprising to grab food from the people of the Ming Dynasty. Or did they get grain from an inconsequential vassal state through guò trade? ”

Every time Zhang Ke said a word, Wang Huazhen's heart moved, and her old face even turned red with shame.

"Dead friends don't die poor, Yongzhen, it's me who is pedantic! How to sell, all you listen to, I just need food! ”

persuaded Wang Huazhen, Zhang Ke was a lot more relaxed.

"Shibo. Food is only for emergency use, and it is fundamentally necessary to rejuvenate the fields and give the people a way to live. There is land and people, and there are soldiers with people! ”

"That's right. However, Tuntian must first have land, taking Quang Ninh and other places as an example, less than 30% of the land in the hands of military households is still the result of vigorous land reclamation. The rest of the land was in the hands of hereditary military attachés and large families. Now that Liaodong has been defeated, a large number of generals have come, and their eyes are red one by one. All staring at the fields! These people are here, and the difficulty of Tuntian can be imagined. ”

Originally, there were few fields, and there were a bunch of vicious wolves who were scrambling, and Liaodong was really a super mess. There's no trick, don't try to turn the big picture! If you don't do it, you will have to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Zhang Ke remembered that Sun Chengzong, who was praised to heaven in history, was in Tuntian, Liaodong, and earned 180,000 taels of silver, which was blown to the sky by the old gentleman, but every year the military expenditure alone was a huge amount of four or five million taels of silver, which dragged down the finances of the Ming Dynasty.

Of course, Zhang Ke wants to be really effective, and he can't do a face-saving project like Mr. Sun!

"Shibo, you first find out the matter of the field, how much is the total, and how much is in the hands of the family, see if they can spit out the field."

Wang Huazhen said: "I'll do it immediately, but Yongzhen, I can remind you, you can't force it too hard!" Liaodong is not only us, but also Jiannu! ”

With the discipline of those big clans, once their interests are threatened, it is not difficult for these people to help the old slaves and act as traitors to lead the way!

"Shibo, I know in my heart, even if the land of Daming is not enough, isn't there anything else!"

"And, where?"

"Of course it's the prairie!" Zhang Ke said with great ambition: "Liaoxi is too small, I will definitely use troops to the grassland to expand the living space." Within two years, I will restore the Da Ning Du Division and stretch out my hand to the grassland! ”

In addition to Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Diye, the Ming Dynasty continued to retreat in the direction of the grassland, and Zhang Ke actually wanted to expand the land, which was not insignificant. However, when she thought of the victory in Guangning and beat the fried flowers to the point of urine, Wang Huazhen was also relieved.

In short, Zhang Ke can fight, let him toss!

As he was talking, Du Qing came to deliver the letter with his tall body.

"My lord, North Korea sent someone."

"It's so fast!"

Zhang Ke raised his eyebrows, his heart was full of joy, and he was about to go under the knife, when the fat pig arched!

"It's a good sign, it seems that if you don't do it, you're sorry for the North Koreans!" Zhang Ke muttered to himself.

Wang Huazhen turned her head to the side, for fear of being infected by this guy's shamelessness.

"Shibo, you rest first, I'll go and meet the friends of the vassal country."

Zhang Ke asked Du Qing to lead the way, and came directly to the main hall, and saw two people standing under the steps of the main hall from a distance. They are all wearing Ming costumes, but they can still feel the strong kimchi wind from afar.

A lot of words instantly popped up in Zhang Ke's head: "Smecta, long-legged Oba, Kimchi Empire, Three Treasures of Asia......" I don't know if the old ancestor can grow a face for his descendants.

The two sticks turned their heads together, and the two big pie faces were covered with pockmarked spots, flat noses, and small eyes, which were all natural! They ignored Zhang Ke's thoughts, and the old one took the initiative to salute the young one, bowing at a standard ninety degrees

"The vassal of the vassal kingdom has seen the general of the kingdom of Shangguo!"

It's very polite, Zhang Ke smiled: "No need to salute, what do you two call it?" ”

The old man hurriedly said: "The villain's name is Li Shen, and he is the eldest brother of Li Gui, the envoy of the Pingshan Festival. This is the ......" When introducing the young man, Li Shen paused.

"Under Li Zong, it's Li Gui's son! I have long admired the prestige of Zhang Shaobao and came to visit. ”

It turned out to be an uncle and a nephew, but the expressions of these two people were very strange, Li Shen, who was obviously an elder, nodded his head, like a slave, but Li Zong, who was a junior, was arrogant. With a sense of pride! Doesn't it mean that North Korea is good at learning Chinese etiquette, how can there be the following crimes!

Zhang Ke didn't think much about it, waved his hand, and said, "Two friends, please!" ”

came to the main hall and sat down.

Li Shenxian said: "Zhang Shaobao, Li Gui once said to the villain, hoping that the Celestial Empire can help him to get up, overthrow the faint king, and recreate North Korea, I don't know what Lord Shaobao thinks?" ”

"The Celestial Empire is naturally obedient to the heavens. Since the current king is mediocre and ill-intentioned, he should be replaced. Zhang Ke said with a smile: "Li Gui and I had a long talk along the way, and he said that your strength is not enough, especially the weapons are backward, and you are not worthy of a battle." You just have to rest assured, this officer has good weapons and veterans of a hundred battles, and he will definitely help you train strong soldiers! ”

Li Shen heard Zhang Ke speak so well. Suddenly trembling with excitement.

"With the help of the Heavenly Empire, don't worry about big things, the villain is grateful!" Li Shen almost bowed down and kowtowed, and he was pious to the Ming Dynasty. Even more than the worship of American imperialism by a certain group of people in later generations!

There is no doubt that China has been a superpower for 1,800 years, and its majesty is by no means blowing.

However, the young Li Zong did not lose his temper so much, and asked, "Zhang Shaobao." I wonder how many firearms and swords and armor you can give to our country? ”

"Given? Did I hear me right? Zhang Ke frowned.

"Of course that's right, when Renchen was in turmoil. Our country suffered heavy losses, and the armor and weapons of the soldiers were all provided by the benevolent Celestial Empire, and even hundreds of ships were given to our country, and the food and military salaries were not calculated......"

Hearing this, Zhang Ke's first reaction was that the battle of Mingliang was bragging again.

"Two, you also know a thing or two about the situation of Da Ming at the moment, and you are still wondering if the Celestial Empire can do everything it has to support you? Besides, it's just a coup d'état, is it necessary to make such a big move? ”

Li Shen nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, what Zhang Shaobao said is reasonable, but our people are poor and weak, and the people are hungry, so they really can't take out the money, or else, they owe it first!" ”

People are invincible, Zhang Ke estimates that the awl can't pierce Li Shen's face.

"Talking about money hurts feelings, let's go and see the weapons first, if you are not satisfied, no matter how much you say, it will be in vain!"

Zhang Ke waved his hand and asked Du Qing to lead the way in front, all the way to the shooting range next to the school military field. There are more than 20 Yizhou soldiers who are holding fire guns and practicing target shooting.

Elite soldiers are trained, a big battle in the Hunhe River, Yizhou soldiers have gained a lot, Zhang Ke has long asked officers at all levels to write a summary of their experiences, find out the shortcomings, and conduct targeted training. This has almost become a compulsory course for Yizhou soldiers, and it is precisely because of this that the combat effectiveness can be continuously improved.

When they arrived at the shooting range, Li Shen and Li Zong's eyes were not enough, only to see those soldiers holding fire guns, and the humanoid target was sixty paces away, accompanied by the sound of gunfire, the target was torn apart, and sawdust flew all over the sky!

Li Shen also came out of the army, he knew that the Ming Dynasty's fire gun could fight at most fifty steps, and Liaodong's fire gun could hit sixty steps away, don't underestimate the ten steps distance, so that the fire gun surpassed the bow and arrow, and really had an overwhelming advantage.

"Awesome, awesome!" Li Shen muttered silently, his eyes were full of adoring little stars, but Li Zong flashed a trace of worry, not knowing what he was afraid of.

"Are you interested in trying the firecracker?"

"Shaobao, we can use it too?" Li Shen swallowed his saliva.

Zhang Ke smiled and nodded, and some soldiers quickly loaded two firecrackers, opened the fire door, loaded the gunpowder, stuffed the projectiles, and a series of actions flowed smoothly, and a firecracker was installed in about ten breaths.

Before Li Shen could see it, the fire gun had already been stuffed into his hand.

"Celestial Empire warriors, it's really powerful!"

Li Shen grabbed the firecracker, took a long breath, bang, shot out, the target in the distance did not move at all, Li Shen's old face was similar to the back of the monkey.

At this time, Li Zong suddenly knocked on the trigger, and a shot hit the target's chest, the hardwood was shattered, and the fist-sized wound was hideous. Li Zong trembled all over, and couldn't believe it.

After a long time, he bowed to Zhang Ke to the ground.

"Zhang Shaobao, the whole country urgently needs such a sharp firecracker, even if it costs more silver, we are willing!" (To be continued......)