It was originally a warm family banquet, but the atmosphere fell to the freezing point in a blink of an eye.

Everyone can see that if the Zhang family can't give a satisfactory answer, then Xu Guangqi's family will immediately turn around and leave Shaanxi, and at the same time the marriage contract will be abandoned.

"Old man Xu, right? Well, at least until you got married, you weren't my elder, so I don't have any reason to accommodate you. Zhang Hongbin, as the center of the whirlwind, was the first to speak.

It's just that his words made Xu Guangqi stunned.

"Seriously, I haven't met Xu Hui, according to my meaning, I want to have a vigorous relationship, and then marry a woman who loves me and I love her, that's my original idea. But since my parents are looking for a daughter-in-law for me, as a son of man, I must respect my parents' choice. So I don't have any opinion on who to marry.

As for your opinions, I don't think they really make any sense at all. When you entered Shaanxi, the internal guards under my name had already spread the news of our two families receiving relatives, and I believe that the officials in Shandong will soon cooperate with the news of your departure from Shandong and entering Shaanxi. At that time, even if you come into contact with the marriage contract and take refuge in the reputation of the thief, your Xu family will not be able to go away for the rest of your life, that's for sure.

So, shouldn't we sit down and talk about the rest of the story? In particular, I've heard that you want my father to help introduce you to one or two, and I think you have something to tell me about as well. I think our conversation should start here. As for those inconsequential false names and the like, in fact, I think that since you can come to Shaanxi, the thing itself is not very important to you. Zhang Hongbin said calmly, his eyes seemed to see Xu Guangqi very clearly.

"Hmph......" Xu Guangqi had nothing to say, obviously Zhang Hongbin poked his weakness.

"Well, since that's the case, then don't talk about the elders and juniors. Before you at this moment is the salvation of the leader of the Salvation Army, and you are the guests of my Salvation Army, at least for the time being. So as a guest, what do you have to say to me, the leader of the anti-thieves? If it is a surrender or something, it is best not to bother with words, except for lowering my impression of you, it has no effect, I believe that Old Man Xu is not a fool. Zhang Hongbin's attitude changed, but he was no longer as easy-going as before, and his tone became businesslike.

"In this way, the old Xu Guangqi has seen the great master of redemption." Xu Guangqi's attitude has also changed and has become very public.

In fact, Zhang Hongbin doesn't like this kind of transformation, there are too many dirty things hidden behind such a face, giving people an unreal impression.

"If I'm not mistaken, you should have other things to do with me this time. Otherwise, it's just to marry a granddaughter, and let Xu Shou from the second room come over directly. Don't forget, you're still in the court. Zhang Hongbin also went straight to the point.

"That's why, a few days ago, I heard that the Salvation Army is good at using firearms, and the firearms are far better than the imperial court. As a scholar, especially a scholar who is particularly interested in the invention of firearms, Xu is eager to see the firearms of the Salvation Army. Xu Guangqi stated his purpose.

In fact, everyone can see that the purpose of appreciating firearms is to appreciate firearms, but secretly leaking the parameters and manufacturing process of firearms to Daming, so as to prepare for Daming's future battle against the Salvation Army. If he could, I'm afraid he wouldn't mind poaching a few craftsmen.

"Firearms, especially artillery and firearms, are a secret of our army, and almost no one in the workshop is qualified to enter the workshop except me, otherwise it will be killed. In terms of secrecy, I am confident that I have done my best, so as a Ming Jinshi and a person of the Ming Imperial Court, do you think I will let you enter the workshop lightly? Besides, if my firearms are more advanced than the imperial court and have complete technology, how do you think you can affect them? What kind of help can be provided for the transformation and development of these firearms? Zhang Hongbin asked one question after another coldly.

Xu Guangqi couldn't help but be speechless, if it was before, he, a great Confucian of Western studies and Chinese studies, wanted to check a certain workshop or something, but he was afraid that even the workshop of the Shenji Camp could enter and exit freely. The Ming Dynasty has a spirit of worship for the Great Confucianism, and it is a fortunate thing to be able to get their guidance. But this law has no effect at all on Zhang Hongbin's side.

Well, in fact, Zhang Hongbin is quite right, if firearms are the advantage of the Salvation Army, then how can it be casually revealed as a secret to a hostile element, or at least a potential hostile element? If you really do that, what's the difference between that and tearing down your own platform? Helplessly, my previous experience made me take it for granted.

"What is the great master of salvation going to do with my old bones? If the old man is not mistaken, you should know our purpose, at least guess the general direction. But as a result, you still let us enter Shaanxi and enter Xi'an. In this way, I'm afraid that we are still very useful to you, right? "Xu Guangqi is also an old fox, how could he fall behind.

"Your three sons, I've already checked. The eldest son inherited your understanding of Western studies and was interested in firearms. The second son inherited your Confucianism, which can be regarded as a school of its own, which is completely different from the rotten Confucianism of the current world. Three sons...... It's better to save some face for your old people.

Just talking about the eldest son and the second son, the two are also rare talents in the world, if they can, I hope that the eldest son can join the firearms workshop, start from the most basic helper, and improve little by little according to his ability. As for the second son, he was arranged to be the minister, and according to his ability, he became the minister of education, which I think is still very good. As for Old Man Xu, ...... Forget it, so that others don't even let go of the old man, and the person who stepped into the coffin with half a foot will squeeze his surplus labor. Zhang Hongbin pointed to the three people behind Xu Guangqi and said a few words, and then looked at him playfully and said.

At that moment, Xu Jing's face turned red. He was born with a defect and was like a eunuch, so he was obsessed with the way of Longyang, and he had done a lot of ridiculous things before. But it's one thing to have some things pointed out to someone's face. Even if Zhang Hongbin has left his mouth, he is still very popular.

As for Xu Guangqi, he may not have developed a concept of 'surplus labor', but Zhang Hongbin's words he understands most of them.

"Let my eldest son enter the firearms workshop, so that he is not afraid of leaks?" Xu Guangqi asked with a smile.

"According to the secrecy system, he will sign a contract when he enters. For the required number of years, that is, at least ten years, he spent most of his time working in the firearms workshop, with little contact with the outside world. Even if you go home, you will be restricted from leaking out the slightest thing at work, otherwise once you find out, you will be imprisoned for life, and at worst, you will be ruined. Zhang Hongbin also smiled and said the regulations of the firearms workshop.

Well, this regulation is ruthless enough, even Xu Guangqi has to say that he admires it.

But if the most advanced firearms can be leaked to Daming, what if they are crushed? In the future, the Ming Dynasty relied on firearms to kill the Quartet, and on the day of the pacification of the four Yi Zhongxing, among the monuments of history, there must be a good story of the Xu family. Moreover, Xu Guangqi, who has always lived in a society ruled by man, never thinks that the so-called secrecy system can truly protect secrets. People have a price, at most, the price code is not high enough.

"Ji'er, let's see how powerful this Salvation Army's firearms are!" Xu Guangqi turned his head and said.

"Yes!" Xu Ji naturally would not disobey his father.

Moreover, he was indeed very interested in the firearms of the Salvation Army.

"Old man Xu, I have to state in advance that before I make sure that you are sincerely surrendering, the surveillance level of your Xu clan is the highest. In other words, your every move will be under the sight of the internal guard. You may not be unfamiliar with what the inner guard is, and the brocade guard should have an impression, right? Yes, our internal guard here is equivalent to a position like Jinyiwei, and back then, Ming Taizu was even able to know the names of the dishes of the courtiers and the location of the guests, I believe you will also have such treatment. Zhang Hongbin said with a smile.

At that moment, Xu Guangqi was so choked that he couldn't speak.

But no matter what, he has to try, the firearms of the Salvation Army are too important to Daming! For this reason, even if it is to endure humiliation, he will not hesitate!

Yes, at this point, it doesn't matter what the posthumous name is, history will tell future generations that they are sincere to the Ming Dynasty and will not swerve until death!