Only those who have a big fist have the right to speak, this is an eternal truth.

The blacksmith shop on Jeju Island has been upgraded to an ordnance factory. Based on the common cattle and pig warriors, two large-caliber (with white people as reference) flintlock pistols of different specifications were produced. Starting from the guards around Tianhao, and then expanding to the entire Rock Leader Battle Regiment, as well as the current 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Legions of Thunder Horn, the number of soldiers who take turns to go to Jeju Island for training exceeds 200,000, and it is still increasing.

In such a situation, it is difficult to ensure the secrecy of Jeju Island.

Rather than being detected and used as a weapon against yourself, it is better to make it public in advance.

Tianhao originally planned to wait until autumn and go to Blackhorn City to participate in the election ceremony of the new king, and find an opportunity to have a showdown with the great master. Unexpectedly, Wu Peng took the initiative to come to Thunderhorn City, although the time was advanced, it would not affect the follow-up plan.

"What you say is true? You didn't lie to me? Wu Peng looked nervous, he grabbed Tianhao's arm hard, as if it was the basis for stabilizing everything, and hurriedly asked, "Did you really find sulfur?" ”

Tianhao smiled and hugged the Great Master, and the two of them sat down on the chair again.

"I found an island in the sea to the east......"

He spoke very carefully, his tone was clear, and although his introduction was brief, it was enough to make Wu Peng understand.

Sea ships, islands, brimstone, new properties, explosives, muskets......

Two hours passed, and Tianhao revealed the secrets of Jeju Island. He did not hide nitroglycerin and heavy artillery, nor did he hide the sugar cane that was massively cultivated on the island. This is not a deliberate display or confession, but an indispensable public strength.

"I see, it turns out that you used artillery to capture Broken Corner City."

"No wonder you can sweep through the Deer Clan in such a short period of time, and annex so many Deer Clan branches one after another."

"The people you captured from the Deer Clan's territory were brought back through the blasted mountain road to the south? Dynamite...... This thing is amazing, and to hear you say that, it's a gift from the gods. ”

Wu Peng smiled kindly, and his laughter was extremely hearty: "Tell me, how did you come up with the idea of sending a fleet overseas to look for sulfur?" ”

"It was a serendipitous discovery." Tianhao was not greedy for merit, and he recounted in detail the persistent voyage between Zhengjiang and the "Great Viper": "Those sailors were very brave, they found a whole new world on the sea. Like an incomplete puzzle, it was they who found some important pieces scattered overseas. ”

Wu Peng nodded: "You're right. For thousands of years, we have been stuck to the north of the continent and never thought of going out, which is a mistake, but it is still too late to change. ”

Tianhao observed the emotional changes on the face of the Great Master, and said seriously: "I have blown up the road to the Northern Lake District, and I am cleaning up the mountains blocking the Lake District. If all goes well, you can enter the area from three directions at the same time. ”

This was even more shocking news than the discovery of sulfur, and the Great Master was moved again, and his expression became extremely serious: "You mean that lakeside plain in the mountains to the north?" ”

"Yes." Tianhao nodded: "I have already sent the first two groups of immigrants, and the total number is more than 30,000 people. The area is fertile with fertile soil, abundant water, and the overall climate effect is very good, making it a real granary. ”

The Great Master did not speak, he regained his composure, and began to think in surprise, shock, and excitement.

"You've opened my eyes to a lot of new things." He reached out and picked up the teapot and cup on the side table, poured himself a drink, and let out a long sigh: "You have given me a lot of problems. ”

Tianhao smiled knowingly.

From the beginning of the conversation to the present, he finally felt comfortable and relieved of the heavy burden on his body.

"Let's talk about the plains in the Lake District to the north!" The great master held a half-empty cup. Immersed in memories of the past: "Our ancestors always wanted to develop that place, but they couldn't migrate on a large scale because of the mountains. The idea of building a slope at both ends of the mountain range was proposed, but the amount of work was too large to be borne by the tribes. And even with all the effort to build access roads, it is difficult to control the flow of migrants into the Lake District. After all, the "construction of the slopes" is carried out from both sides of the mountain range, and if one side is destroyed, the migrants in the northern lake region will be self-contained...... Hao, do you understand what I mean? ”

"Understood." Tianhao nodded slightly.

The Great Master was pleased with his attitude: "No monarch will tolerate divisiveness. Therefore, the development of the Northern Lakes area was put on hold indefinitely and dragged on. You have to understand that it's not that the ancestors and kings before them didn't have the ability to exploit that region, but that there are so many unsolvable problems that they have to abandon this immigration plan. Of course, the external claim can only say that the mountain is too high and the road is too steep. In short, if the main clan, that is, the Black Bull Division, does not come forward in this matter, no Cattle Clan branch will have the ability to develop it on its own. ”

Tianhao raised his head: "But this situation can't last forever. Not to mention the far away, both the mad bull department and the bison department have this strength. As long as they are willing to pay for it, it will take them two years at most to dig up the mountain in the middle. ”

Wu Peng smiled calmly: "Yuan Meng and the Sect Domain are old, and they don't have the time and energy to do this. According to my original idea, it should be done by Zongguang. Unexpectedly, you walked ahead of him. ”

Tianhao felt the heartfelt joy from the great master, and asked tentatively, "This is the result you most want to see?" ”

"Only really powerful tribes can exploit the Northern Lakes region." Wu Peng said in a low voice: "This requires strength, especially an overwhelming strong army. Because once you get through the mountains, you'll find yourself surrounded by pretenders who want to mix in and take the benefits. They will use various excuses to demand access to the area, which will lead to conflict and chaos. ”

Tianhao realized: "So according to your thoughts, it is best for the royal tribe to master the Northern Lake Region?" ”

"The Black Cattle Department has always been the most powerful tribe of the Niu Clan." The national teacher did not deny it: "This is also a long-cherished wish that the former king has wanted to realize for many years. He left too early, and if he had another five years, he would never have given up on the development of the Northern Lakes. ”

"Hao, you are a qualified successor, and you have a strong army to hold that area. In fact, in my opinion, it doesn't matter who gets the Northern Lake District, as long as that place is firmly in the hands of the Niu people, no matter who it is, no tribe, it doesn't make a difference in my opinion. ”

Tianhao said: "Thank you, the great teacher, I ......"

"Don't rush to say thank you just yet, in fact, all this is the result of your own efforts, and the next thing I want to talk about is sulfur." Wu Peng put down the teacup in his hand and placed his hands apart on his knees: "The construction of the musket is not a secret to us, the key is the gunpowder. Ah Hao, you have made me see an opportunity to change history, we can get out of the lock dragon pass and push the front to the south of the mainland. ”

Tianhao smiled slightly: "It takes time. ”

Wu Peng looked at him with shining eyes: "We also need a unified and powerful clan. ”

Tianhao's smile became thicker and thicker: "I have calculated, five years is enough." The Leon and Tiger are no match for us. ”

Wu Peng also smiled: "It seems that you have a longer term than I thought." No wonder you won a big victory over the Tiger Clan this time, and handed in so many war horses, but you didn't ask for it, it turns out that you have already got more than I imagined. ”

Tianhao replied modestly: "All this is the blessing of the gods. ”

"Yes, praise be to the gods." Wu Peng looked at him with admiration and great affection: "It is the gods who have given you to us, and the Niu clan will become strong because of you." Do a good job, I look forward to you leading the Niu Clan to unify the north and unify the entire continent. ”

……

The rest of the conversation turned to other aspects, and it was obvious that the great master was in a good mind, and he even offered to end the meeting, and his interest also shifted to food and wine.

Tianhao had a faint feeling that Wu Peng's attitude had changed greatly as he mentioned sulfur and the Northern Lakes region. He clearly valued himself, especially since the word "unity" came up repeatedly during the conversation.

The first king is buried in the sky, and it is currently two princes competing for the throne. Judging from the current situation, the second prince Niu Weifang has a greater chance of winning.

Perhaps the Great Master's definition of me is "auxiliary", that is, the "regent" who has appeared in the history of the tribe.

If this step can be achieved, many things can be carried out in Tianhao's opinion. After all, at that time, it doesn't matter whether you become a real king or not, the key is the integration of power, and control.

Jeju Island's musket troops can be put on the table and show their muscles.

……

The second guest is from the Eagle Clan.

Ying Guanghai is the third prince of the Eagle Clan, and he is a middle-aged man in his thirties. The figure is average, the appearance is ordinary, and the only thing that impresses people is those eyes, the gaze is sharp, giving people an extremely strong sense of oppression, which has to be avoided, and it is difficult to look at them head-on.

He came from the south with a guard of more than a hundred men. The territory of the Eagle Clan borders the Pig Clan, and after the demise of the Pig Clan, a buffer zone appeared between the two clans. In the case of mutual acquiescence, neither Rock City nor the Eagle Clan sent troops to cross the border and build a walled city on the land left by the pig people.

This cannot simply be seen as a gesture of goodwill, but rather that it is difficult for both sides to make changes on the basis of existing defenses. To build a castle on open land and strengthen it in the form of a fortress requires a lot of materials and manpower. If war breaks out between the two communities, once the calm is broken, the military cost will form a bottomless pit. This is an outcome that both sides try to avoid and do not want to see, so no one will take the initiative to cross the line, and they will stay outside the cordon to observe and test.

"Hello, I'm Ying Guanghai!" He took the initiative to stretch out his right hand, and when he held it, Tianhao felt a power that was not deliberately displayed, calm and powerful.

"I've long heard that the third prince of the Eagle Clan is good at archery, but I haven't seen it yet." Tian Hao maintained a formulaic polite smile: "Welcome to Thunderhorn City." ”

Ying Guanghai let go of his hand, took half a step back, and owed slightly. This is the traditional etiquette of the northern barbarians, and it is also the rule that is always observed between the prince and the patriarch.

"The Eagle Clan has the best archers in the world." He is very proud of this aspect, but he is not arrogant: "It is as exquisite as the skill of forging weapons of the Niu clan, which is unparalleled in the world." ”

Few people praise themselves while also putting the other person's strengths on the table. Tianhao couldn't help but become interested in Ying Guanghai, and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness the Prince has a good insight, and it is really extraordinary. ”

"You are a very powerful person, a good and powerful hero." Ying Guanghai looked at Tianhao, his blazing eyes were full of aggression: "I didn't pay enough attention to you at first, and I didn't expect a village leader to become a tribal patriarch. I admire you very much, you are really relying on your own strength, step by step to the current strong. ”

Tianhao was very comfortable with these words, and his good impression of this prince deepened: "It's too famous, I'm just a little more lucky than the others, that's all." ”

Ying Guanghai asked seriously: "Can I call you Ah Hao?" This salutation helps to bring us closer together. ”

Tianhao shrugged his shoulders: "Of course you can." ”

"I don't like to procrastinate, so it's better to be more direct." Ying Guanghai's thin cheeks showed a smile: "Ah Hao, I have three things I want to talk to you about. ”

"I want to hear about it." Tianhao has always maintained a peaceful attitude.

"First of all, I want to form an alliance with you." Ying Guanghai's expression became serious.

"Alliance?" Tianhao was a little puzzled: "Can you represent the entire Eagle Clan?" ”

"No!" He shook his head in denial: "It's just me." ”

Tianhao's expression began to become cold: "You want to get support from me? ”

Ying Guanghai nodded slightly: "I promise that you can be rewarded handsomely at some point in the future." ”

Tianhao slowly frowned: "I think I understand what you mean." The key is, will you be able to ascend to the throne and become the next Eagle King? ”

"That's exactly what I'm trying to say." A confident smile appeared on Ying Guanghai's well-defined face: "I know this request is very abrupt, and I don't ask you to answer now. You can think carefully and get a more complete picture of what I am all about. ”

"Interesting." Tianhao couldn't help but laugh: "You are a smart person. ”

"I'd like to talk about the second thing." Ying Guanghai has always taken the initiative to talk, which is the right that Tianhao deliberately gave him: "I know that you have ruthlessly cleaned up the Tiger Clan and got a lot of prisoners and horses. You may think my appetite is a bit big, but I'll say that I want five hundred horses. ”

Tianhao carefully observed Ying Guanghai and slowly rubbed his fingers: "You know, you feel like a pyramid scheme worker to me." The kind that speaks strongly, is infectious, and does not tolerate opposing opinions. ”

"MLM?" Ying Guanghai's eyebrows furrowed slightly, he was very unfamiliar with this word.

Tianhao's reaction to him was completely ignored: "Five hundred war horses...... Listen to you and don't seem to be going to pay for this deal? ”