Therefore, the explanation of the military department Shangshu, especially the last few sentences, directly went to the heart of Emperor Chongzhen. Let Emperor Chongzhen have a direct idea of 'those who know me, Wang Aiqing, the secretary of the military department'.

In this case, the last bit of anger that Emperor Chongzhen had towards the military department in front of him disappeared completely.

Not only that, Emperor Chongzhen's face was invisibly showing a hint of appreciation for the military department's book.

The clenched fist slammed on the dragon case in front of him, as if to vent his anger, and shouted loudly: "Well said, as long as my officers and soldiers are equipped with the sharp firearms of the Tiger and Leopard Army, I can also defeat the Mongol cavalry and defeat the Houjin Tartars......"

After speaking, Chongzhen seemed to think of something, and continued to ask: "Wang Aiqing, although I am the emperor. However, I also know that if the imperial army is equipped with the sharp firearms that the Haw Par Army is using, it will definitely not be something that can be done in a short period of time......"

"In this case, the imperial court's attack and encirclement of Shanxi provinces should be stopped because of the construction of firearms......

"You know, I have already told the world, 'The Tiger and Par Army is a rebel army, and Wei Zheng is the leader of the traitors', and ordered all the provinces around Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces to deploy heavy troops to besiege Shanxi and Shanxi provinces."

"If this encirclement and suppression operation is abandoned halfway, it will not be a sue to the people of the whole world, and I will go back on my word, because I am afraid of the strong combat effectiveness of the Tiger and Leopard Army, and bow to the ...... of the Tiger and Leopard Army."

In this way, where will the prestige of the court among the people be...... From now on, how will the local government view the imperial court? Will you continue to support the imperial court as always? Support me. ”

"Although. The original Shandong Patrol's idea of becoming a warlord was destroyed by the imperial court. However, I can say for sure that there are many people in all the patrols and prefects in the world who have this kind of thought, but they don't have the opportunity and courage......"

"Therefore, I am worried that as long as the imperial court has the slightest fear and compromise on the Haw Par Army. Those patrols and prefects with heavy troops will follow the Wei Zheng, and become warlords and local emperors......"

Emperor Chongzhen's words were like a thunderclap, like thunder that reached the ears of all the ministers in the hall.

The court, which was still boiling just now, seemed to have suddenly stopped, and it became quiet in an instant.

Everyone was frightened by Emperor Chongzhen's outspoken words.

They didn't expect that Emperor Chongzhen, who usually didn't even come out of the palace, would actually put the hearts of those civil and military officials in the Ming Dynasty. See it so thoroughly......

Of course, shock is shock. After the shock, a trace of heartfelt worry came to their faces.

Because, what Emperor Chongzhen just said is the truth.

As long as the imperial court has the intention of withdrawing troops and being afraid, those civil and military generals with heavy troops will occupy the place. On the surface, he still obeys the orders of the imperial court, but in fact, he is doing the things of being the emperor of the soil......

Once this kind of thing becomes a fact, the Ming Dynasty will become a warlord everywhere as Emperor Chongzhen said. As for the imperial court where he is located, it will become a superficial imperial court, just like the Zhou royal family during the Warring States Period, in vain.

When the time comes, the power and status of these people will be gone.

Thinking of this, the ministers looked at the gaze of the military department Shangshu, and directly became hostile.

Because, all of these are caused by the inaction of the current military department, which caused the defeat of the army in Laizhou Bay.

In the face of the sudden changes in front of him, the military department Shangshu knew that if he couldn't give everyone an explanation immediately, not only would Emperor Chongzhen remove him again, but even kill himself. The colleagues around him will also regard themselves as enemies.

After taking a deep breath, the soldier Shangshu with a helpless face hurriedly spoke.

"Your Majesty, my lords, please calm your anger....The old minister did not say that he would let the imperial court retreat, nor did he have the slightest idea of bowing to the tiger and leopard army... Please be aware of it..."

"With the current strength of the imperial court, before equipping with new firearms, not to mention 500,000 troops, even 200,000 troops cannot be drawn. Therefore, this plan to encircle and suppress Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces had to be temporarily stopped. ”

"However, stopping does not mean bowing your head and compromising with the Haw Par Army..."

"Lao Chen's idea is to postpone the time of encirclement and attack on Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces by one month on the grounds of troop transfer."

"Lao Chen believes that with the current strength of the imperial court, even if there is no way to create other firearms equipped by the Haw Par Army, there is also a way to create a sufficient number of grenades."

"As long as we have a sharp firearm like a grenade, we will have a better chance of winning in the process of attacking Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. When facing the superior firearms of the Haw Par Army, there will be no room for remark. ”

Hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen's nervous and dignified expression relaxed again.

After a short period of contemplation, he said to himself, "It's okay to find a way to postpone it for a month..."

"It's just that I want to know if the imperial court can create enough grenades to equip an army of 100,000 in a month..."

Under Chongzhen's reminder, everyone immediately focused their attention on the Ministry of Works.

What is surprising is that in the face of everyone's gaze at him, the Ministry of Industry Shangshu did not even have the courage to stand up and answer except for dodging.

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen, who had become a little anxious again, asked directly: "Lord Zhou, you were the first to propose to me the idea of sending troops to Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. Now, I want to know, can the Ministry of Industry cooperate with the Ministry of War to create a grenade equipped with 100,000 troops within a month? ”

Facing Chongzhen's gaze at him, Master Zhou of the Ministry of Industry directly showed a wry smile on his face.

Then, he replied to Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, if it was two months ago, with the cooperation of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Industry did have the ability to create at least 100,000 grenades within a month. ”

"But now there is no way..."

"Even if the Ministry of Industry gathers all the craftsmen in the capital, it can only create 10,000 grenades in a month......"

"Why are there so few..."Emperor Chongzhen's eyes quickly shot out two murderous gazes.

Then, he asked loudly to the Ministry of Works: "I must know the specific reason, otherwise, I will punish you for your crimes..."

Hearing this, the first thing that came to mind was a holy decree issued by Emperor Chongzhen in the court a few months ago.

"In order to support Wei Zheng and the Haw Par Army to fight against the Mongol cavalry, all the craftsmen in the capital were sent to Datong to support the Haw Par Army to build new firearms ...... on a large scale" (to be continued......