Don't reward, add funds, this is what Ma Jun wants to achieve most on this trip. Ever since he heard about the various weapons that Guo Jia described, he couldn't wait to create them.

For example, what kind of steam engine can shoot guns and cannons that are hundreds, hundreds, or even thousands of steps away.

As the most famous scientist of this era, Ma Jun is undoubtedly passionate about this aspect and is eager to create these things immediately.

However, all of these things are indispensable for one thing, money!

Liu Bei couldn't cry or laugh when he heard this, could this person be a fool?

After witnessing the power of gunpowder, even if the other party doesn't say it, he will allocate a lot of money to develop.

"Do you really want a reward?"

Liu Bei confirmed again.

Ma Jun shook his head with a firm face.

"Well, keep in mind your credit for the time being, and the rest of those who participated in the development of the "explosive bag" will each be rewarded with 100 gold. ”

After this incident, everyone returned to Liu Bei's new mansion.

Zhang Fei couldn't wait to say: "How much is the explosive bag in stock now, can it be built on a large scale?" ”

Everyone laughed and laughed, where would they not know the idea of this guy, it was clear that he was going to be in the pocket again.

Guo Jia said angrily: "You guy is really insatiable." ”

Zhang Fei didn't feel ashamed at all, and said with a smile: "Tiefutu is the strongest army under the command of the eldest brother, and as long as this explosive bag is in our hands, it can exert its maximum power." ”

Zhao Yun was immediately unconvinced, and retorted: "Yide's words are wrong, what Tiefu Tu is fighting is just the benefit of weapons and armor, if you take off this heavy armor, it is not known which is stronger or weaker." ”

"Then practice."

"I'm afraid you won't make it?"

The two said that they were going out to compete.

Guo Jia said helplessly: "There is no need to fight, the cost of this explosive package is not high, and it is enough for mass production." ”

The two of them gave up.

At this time, Liu Bei said: "Fengxiao, you can go with the army in the battle of Xiliang." ”

Guo Jia was stunned, there was no big enemy in the Battle of Xiliang, and Zhang Liao's ability was enough to deal with it, could it be ......

Xun Yu and Jia Xu glanced at each other, and they both guessed probly.

This is a war in which the outcome is almost doomed, but Liu Bei has to let Guo Jia accompany the army, there are only two possibilities.

Either that, or because this person never intervenes in government affairs, he wants to arrange something for him to do.

Either...... Accumulate military merit.

The duo prefers the latter.

As for the purpose of accumulating military merits, the two vaguely remembered that there was a major event in the court before the expedition, Taiwei Huangfu Song said that he was sick and resigned, and the Son of Heaven had agreed under Liu Bei's instructions.

To this day, the post of lieutenant remains vacant. If the expectation is good, this expedition to the west is to pave the way for Guo Jia, so that he can be justifiably promoted to the position of Tai Lieutenant.

If it is from Liu Bei's point of view, with Guo Jia's merits, he can afford the position of captain.

From the time Liu Bei was still a civilian, Guo Jia began to serve and assisted him all the way.

Not to mention that he has made many suggestions in the past few years of warfare, these whimsical ideas, such as the Iron Float, gunpowder, military doctors, and plans about business are already a huge credit.

Moreover, if Liu Bei wants to stabilize the power of the DPRK, he must promote his own people, who is Guo Jiaqi as a lieutenant?

As for Xun Yu and Jia Xu, it is not that there is a difference between the three of them in terms of ability, but a matter of seniority.

The icing on the cake is not as good as sending charcoal in the snow after all!

What's more, it was Liu Bei's follower at the end of his life.

Guo Jia obviously also considered this problem, and was about to open his mouth to refuse, but saw Liu Bei shake his head and said with a smile: "I have made up my mind, Fengxiao, you can afford it!" ”

He has never treated heroes badly, and when the Battle of Xiliang is over, all heroes will get the credit they deserve.

Zhang Fei said curiously: "Big brother, what are you talking about?" ”

Naturally, I didn't think of so much, and I didn't care about Huangfu Song's resignation. As a military general, all he cares about is when there will be a battle and who will be the vanguard.

Liu Bei smiled slightly.

"Heaven must not be divulged."

Then everyone discussed the matter of moving the capital, and then hurriedly ended the meeting.

……

With the settlement of the relocation of the capital, Liu Bei transformed Dong Zhuo's original mansion into his new mansion, and rewarded the mansions of Li Dao, Guo Yan and others to Guo Jia and others.

After the meeting, Guo Jia returned to Xinfu with a heavy heart, and after a while, he learned about Xun Yu's visit, and he immediately went out to greet him.

"Congratulations to Fengxiao, ranking among the third princes at such an age, it is rare throughout the ancient and modern times, presumably after the Guo family learns the news, they will send someone to come soon."

As soon as they met, Xun Yu smiled and said with a smile.

However, Guo Jia couldn't laugh, but the whole person looked worried.

"The prime minister did not say it clearly, how can the three princes say, Wen Ruo is careful to be punished by the prime minister for the crime of confusing the public with fallacies."

"I believe that the prime minister is not a person who blames for his words, and I believe in my own speculation. The prime minister sent Feng Xiao to participate in the Western Expedition, which must be to pave the way for the post of Tai Lieutenant, if Feng Xiao does not believe it, can he dare to gamble with me? ”

"Don't bet."

Guo Jia also had this answer in his heart, how could he participate in this gambling game that was bound to lose, and refused without thinking about it.

He paused for a moment, and then said, "Could it be that Wen Ruo really doesn't know...... Is there no way to seal it, and there is no reason to reward it? ”

There is no seal, there is no reward, death is given!

History has already confirmed this problem again and again, and after becoming a supreme minister, he will either go further or die without a place to be buried.

Now there is still a long way to go before the unification of the world, Guo Jia is now a marquis, if he is a lieutenant in the official residence, it seems to be infinite, but in fact, it is like being caught in fire and water.

If he establishes meritorious deeds next, how should Liu Bei be canonized?

Crowned king?

If you are not Liu, you can't be crowned king, this is the legacy of Gaozu, Guo Jiake doesn't dare to defy the law.

Xun Yu smiled and said: "There is also a question below, is Feng Xiao so untrustworthy in the prime minister's bearing?" ”

Guo Jia shook his head: "It's not that I can't trust the prime minister, it's just that I can't trust the people of the world. ”

"No, this lieutenant can't take the position, at least not yet!"

Xun Yu couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this, and then said with a straight face: "The prime minister has made up his mind, I'm afraid it will not be easy to change." ”

"There is nothing difficult in the world, but I am afraid that there are people with hearts, and mountain people have their own clever plans."

"What's the plan? Do you intend to disobey orders and refuse to follow the army on the grounds of illness? ”

"No, I'm just looking for someone to be the captain for me, a person who is highly respected and the prime minister can't refuse."

"Shangshu Lu Zhi!"

Xun Yu is so wise that he instantly guessed the identity of the person who met the conditions.

In terms of identity, Lu Zhi is Liu Bei's mentor, and he has a very high reputation in Shilin.

In terms of military merits, he once made great contributions in the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

To sum up the above two points, this person is qualified to serve as a lieutenant, if Guo Jiaruo takes the initiative to recommend Lu Zhi, Liu Bei has no reason to refuse.

Xun Yu couldn't help but sigh at this person's reflexes, seeing that the move was really fast, he thought of countermeasures so quickly. However, he agrees with this approach, even if Liu Bei is tolerant, it is not a good thing to be in a high position too early, and he naturally does not want his friend to be on the cusp.

Guo Jia suddenly looked at me: "Wen Ruo, you shouldn't betray me, right?" ”

"Am I a traitor to my friends and seek glory?"

"Quite like!"

"You prodigal son, look for a fight!"

(End of chapter)