Fang Xiu stretched out his hand to take the teacup, poured another cup of warm water, and said, "Not surprisingly, they have found a new ally, or a new backer. ”

When Wu Mingkong heard this, he was slightly stunned and asked, "New ally?" Could it be that they have formed an alliance with the Yue Kingdom? ”

After speaking, he felt that it was unlikely, and muttered to himself: "Yue and Wu have a feud, even if the people of Wu are weak and incompetent, they shouldn't be, not to mention that even if Wu wants to form an alliance with Yue, Yue will not agree, after all, Yue has always wanted to annex Wu." ”

Fang Xiu glanced at her and said lightly, "It's not Yue Guo." ”

"Not Yue Guo?"

At this moment, the little empress was even more puzzled.

The territory of Wu was next to the Zhou State, the Qian State, and the Yue State.

Needless to say, the State of Zhou and the State of Qian, now they are under the control of Fang Xiu, called the Alliance, and they are really one.

Other than that, only Yue Guo remains.

If they don't form an alliance with the Yue State, is it possible that they can still cross the Great Qian and the Great Zhou and form an alliance with the Yan State?

Then again.

According to Fang Xiu's previous statement, long-distance friendship and close attack, combined vertical and horizontal are the basic strategies of confrontation.

From this point of view, it is not impossible for Yue and Yan to form an alliance.

But.

With Yan Guo's current strength, it stands to reason that it cannot bring such a big confidence to Wu Guo.

Don't

The little empress thought about it for a long time, and finally came up with the most unlikely, but most likely, answer.

"The people of Wu have allied with the Euros?!"

Wu Mingkong's eyes widened, he looked at Fang Xiu in disbelief, and asked.

It's not too stupid to think of that.

Fang Xiu nodded lightly and said, "Judging from the information of the first village, this is indeed the case. ”

Wu Mingkong received a positive answer, his brows furrowed, and he said in a deep voice: "Wu Guo is also one of the countries of Middle-earth, and it is really a shame for the people of Middle-earth to choose to ally with the Euros in overseas lands!" ”

Fang Xiu said lightly: "There will always be only interests between the countries, and everything the imperial court does is also for interests, with the current situation of the Wu State, only by uniting with the European people can we seek a glimmer of life in the north-south attack between our Great Cadre and the Yue Kingdom."

It is reasonable for them to do this, there is nothing to be ashamed of, and even the prime minister admires the person who made this decision, and would rather risk being infamous through the ages, but also to save the court of Wu and the danger, which can be regarded as a character. ”

When Wu Mingkong heard this, he didn't agree with it in his heart, but he didn't refute it, but just said: "Even if they reach an agreement with the Euro people and form an alliance, the fleet of the Euro people is mainly concentrated in the ocean outside Jizhou, and they can't support the Wu State at all.

Why do Wu Guoren dare to go toe-for-tat with me? Could it be that the strength of the Euro people is already strong enough to fight against Yan Guo and me at the same time? ”

Fang Xiu heard this question and fell silent.

After a while, he said: "This question, I am also thinking, maybe the Euro people are indeed stronger than we imagined, so Wu Guo has such confidence." ”

Speaking of this, he paused, and said in a deep voice: "Haitang has obtained accurate information, the 30,000 people at the border of Yan Country are equipped with a large number of artillery, and according to rough statistics, there are no less than 100 guns. ”

As soon as this remark came out.

The Temple of Heart Cultivation fell silent.

Wu Mingkong still looked incredulous, and said in surprise: "How is it possible! ”

To know.

Even if it is the Shenji Battalion, it has only two or three hundred artillery pieces.

And these two or three hundred artillery pieces are still scattered in various places.

The real elite, that is, the main force of the Fifth Army Battalion and the Shenji Battalion under the command of Bai Qi, has only a hundred artillery pieces.

How could the tiny state of Wu have a hundred artillery pieces?

Could it be that from the time the first artillery was built in the workshop, Wu Guo had already obtained the method of making artillery?

If that's the case, the problem is in trouble!

Because this shows that in the interior of the Daqian Imperial Court, there are meticulous works of Wu people, and their status is not low, and even artillery drawings can be obtained!

The most important thing is that this or these fine works are very hidden.

Even the first village did not notice it in the slightest.

"When were the drawings of the artillery leaked? Although Wu is rich in products and rich in people, it is not rich in minerals, why can they build so many artillery pieces in such a short time? ”

At this moment, the little empress was a little anxious and asked several questions in a row.

Seeing this, Fang Xiu showed a warm smile on his face, walked to the side of the dragon couch and sat down, and said softly: "Even if the Wu State has two hundred artillery pieces, it still can't pose a threat to my big cadres, Your Majesty doesn't have to worry." ”

Wu Mingkong wanted to say, "People have set up artillery at your doorstep, and you still say you don't have to worry, how can I not worry!" But seeing Fang Xiu's calm appearance.

For some reason, her heart also calmed down, and said, "I'm just worried that there are more secrets that have been leaked to Wu Guo." ”

Fang Xiu held the little empress's hand and said lightly: "Your Majesty is too worried, the artillery of the Wu Kingdom is quite different from my Daqian's artillery in terms of style, raw materials, and firing methods, which shows that their artillery is not from my Daqian." ”

"It's not from me, where else can it come from?"

Wu Mingkong asked suspiciously.

In her eyes, only Daqian in the whole world has developed weapons such as artillery.

Wu Guo has artillery, which can only come from Daqian.

Fang Xiu said: "It's not surprising that it's from the Euro people. ”

"The Euros?"

The little empress obviously didn't expect this answer, and her face was surprised.

Fang Xiu nodded lightly and said, "The news from the Yan Kingdom that the Euro people also have artillery, and the style of the artillery is the same as that of the Wu State, which means that the artillery of the Wu Kingdom was obtained from the Euro people. ”

"Then why do the Euros have artillery?"

The little empress's delicate face showed a touch of confusion, and she looked a little confused.

When Fang Xiu heard this, he couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Your Majesty hasn't woken up yet?" ”

Wu Mingkong pursed his lips and muttered in a low voice, "You didn't wake up." ”

Fang Xiu didn't refute it, but said: "The artillery of the Euro people is naturally developed by the Euro people themselves, and there are no rules in the world, saying that only our big cadres can develop artillery.

Before the Euros came into contact with the Middle-earth countries, they also forged swords, and the style of the sword was also different from the sword of the Middle-earth countries, but the power was almost the same, and the same was true for artillery. ”

When Wu Mingkong heard this, he fell silent.

Fang Xiu saw her worried look, and spoke again: "The minister said that Your Majesty doesn't need to worry too much about the affairs of Wu State, such a change in Wu State and Yan State may not be a good thing for my big Qian, after all, the Euro people are involved, and it is Wu State and Yan State that are messing up in a short period of time, not my big Qian." ”

When Wu Mingkong heard this, he sighed in his heart and said leisurely: "I just think that the Euro people suddenly appeared and disrupted the plan you made. ”

Fang Xiu said: "The plan is not immutable. ”

The little empress opened her mouth to say something, but before she could speak, she suddenly heard the sound of a quarrel outside.

"Fang Xiang and His Majesty are discussing important matters, and adults can't go in."

"This official has something important to tell Fang Xiang, you can just report it."

A magnetic female voice came.

Fang Xiu and the little empress knew that it was Daji as soon as they heard it.

The two looked at each other, then got up.

Wear the dragon robe and python robe neatly.

"Fang Xiang and His Majesty are busy, no matter how big the matter is, we have to wait for Fang Xiang and His Majesty to finish their work."

"What are they up to?"

Daji's question silenced the palace maid outside the door.

The palace maid's delicate face showed a flush, gritted her teeth, and said, "All in all, I'm busy with something very important, so Master Su should please go back first." ”

When Daji heard this, her charming face showed a sudden look.

Immediately, he said in a deep voice: "This official knows what you said, how long do you estimate it will take?" ”

“.”

When the palace maid heard this, she was stunned for a while, and said in her heart: Can this also be said?

In the Temple of Nourishing the Heart.

Wu Mingkong was drinking water to moisten his throat, and when he heard Daji's words, he was choked all of a sudden.

"Ahem, cough, cough"

There was a cough, and it took a while to relieve.

"Let Master Su in."

Wu Mingkong was afraid that Daji would say something more excessive, so he hurriedly spoke.

The palace maid heard the empress's voice and responded, "Yes, Your Majesty." ”

Immediately, he gave up his position and said, "Lord Su, please." ”

Daji glanced at her, pushed open the main entrance of the Heart Cultivation Hall, and walked in.

Came to Fang Xiu and the little empress.

She first glanced at the two of them curiously, and found that the two of them didn't seem to be abnormal, and felt a little puzzled.

Did you guess wrong?

What Xiangye and the little empress did was not what she imagined?

Just as he was wondering, he heard the crisp and pleasant voice of the little empress.

"Master Su is in such a hurry, what's the matter?"

Da Ji saluted and said: "Back to Your Majesty, the news from Wu State is that the Wu State Imperial Court will expel all the ticket numbers created by my Daqian in Wu State from now on, and my Daqian's banknotes cannot be used in Wu State, and must be replaced with banknotes issued by Wu State itself." ”

The so-called ticket number is actually a Royal Bank branch with a different name.

In the past two years, with the continuous development and growth of commerce and trade in Qianguo.

Royal Bank branches are also popping up everywhere.

It is not only the state capital of Qianguo that has a branch of the Royal Bank.

Even several of the larger cities of Zhou and Wu had the same branches.

However, in order to avoid suspicion, the name of the Royal Bank in Wu was changed to the Qianguo ticket number.

Meantime.

Because Chang'an became the largest commercial center of the Middle Earth countries.

The banknotes issued by the Royal Bank also became the currency in circulation in Middle-earth.

Whether it was the merchants of the Qianguo, the merchants of the Zhou State, the merchants of the Wu State, or even the merchants of the Yan State and the Yue State, they would all use paper money for transactions.

The ticket number created in Wu was also to facilitate the storage and withdrawal of paper money by merchants.

Now, Wu Guo suddenly made such a fuss, which is undoubtedly a huge blow to the trade of Qianguo, the circulation of Qianguo's banknotes, and its authority!

From now on, all businessmen will have to reconsider the question of the reliability of Qianguo banknotes.

After all, who knows if the people of Wu will suddenly destroy all the Qianguo banknotes?

"Damn!"

When Wu Mingkong heard Daji's words, his delicate face showed annoyance, slapped the table, gritted his teeth, and said: "The Wu Imperial Court is doing this with contempt for my Great Qian's Imperial Court, and it is an unforgivable provocation!" ”

Fang Xiu's performance was relatively indifferent, he looked at Daji, and asked very calmly, "What kind of banknotes are issued by Wu Guo?" Do you have any physical objects there? ”

Daji nodded and replied, "Yes." ”

"Show me my face." Fang Xiudao.

"Yes!"

As he spoke, Daji took out a banknote from his bosom and handed it to Fang Xiu.

After Fang Xiu stretched out his hand to take it, he looked at it carefully a few times, the corners of his mouth hooked up a smile, and said: "The imitation is good, it looks decent, but it's a pity that compared to my big banknotes, it only has its shape, not the essence, and it is still a little rougher." ”

When Wu Mingkong heard this, he realized something, leaned up, and said curiously: "Why do you say that?" ”

Fang Xiu pointed the Wu State banknote in his hand at the light source and said: "First, this banknote is aimed at the light source, and there is no watermark effect, if you want to imitate it, it is much less difficult." ”

"Second, the printing technology of Wu is much worse than that of my Daqian, and no matter how delicate the pictures are, they are a little blurry when printed, and it may be difficult for the people to imitate them, but for the imperial court, it is not a difficult thing."

"The third is its material, which is the most ordinary mulberry paper, which is much better than the quality of ordinary paper, but the material used as a banknote is still a little worse."

When Wu Mingkong heard this, he probably understood what Fang Xiu wanted to do, and asked, "So. Can it be imitated? ”

"It shouldn't be a problem."

Fang Xiu said, returning the Wu State banknote in his hand to Daji, and said: "Give this banknote to the people in the workshop, and ask them to imitate it, if they can imitate the banknote that can be faked within seven days, they will be rewarded with 1,000 taels of silver!" ”

As the president of the Royal Bank, Daji, who had read several books on economics, of course understood what Fang Xiu wanted to do, and responded: "Yes! Xiangye! ”

"Go ahead."

Fang Xiu waved his hand.

Daji nodded, saluted, and turned to leave.

Halfway through, he suddenly thought of something, stopped, looked at Fang Xiu and the little empress, and said with a smile: "Imitation banknotes, it should take some time, and the ministers will not come to disturb Your Majesty and Fang Xiang again." ”

After speaking, he walked out of the Heart Cultivation Palace.

“.”

When the little empress heard this, a flush appeared on her pretty face.

Then he glanced at Fang Xiu, and said angrily: "It's all you, the day of the day."

"What is the day?"

Fang Xiu pretended to be stupid.

The little empress glared at him and stopped talking.

After a moment of silence.

The little empress remembered what happened in Wu State, her brows furrowed, and she said: "What is the intention of the people of Wu State to suddenly print paper money at this time and expel the ticket number of my Daqian. ”

Fang Xiu said: "It's nothing more than trying to attract the attention of the imperial court. ”

"What do you mean?"

Wu Mingkong looked at Fang Xiu and asked.

Fang Xiu said: "Your Majesty thinks that if the war between the Euro people and the Yan Kingdom enters the white-hot stage, should my Daqian take action?" ”

"What's white-hot?"

The little empress looked dazed.

Fang Xiu was silent for a few seconds and explained, "It's the most intense time. ”

The little empress said decisively: "Naturally, I want to send troops!" Take advantage of the fisherman! ”

After speaking, she seemed to understand something, her delicate face showed a sudden look, and she muttered to herself:

"I see."