Steel Dynasty - Chapter 804

[Chapter 803 A little chaos]

The darkness of night gradually enveloped the palace.

While the two were talking about Princess Yong, Qian Dafu brought dinner over.

Cui Xue’er and the other three knew that it was inconvenient at this time, so they each went to their own dormitories. Aster and Luluo had always been good friends, and they were also in the dormitory together. The two of them and Cui Xue’er separated halfway.

Walking on the brightly lit path, the palace maid next to Cui Xueer suddenly said quietly: “Your Majesty, it is said that Princess Yong came here this time to test her intention to cut down the vassal. After the victory in Pingzhou City, the ministers suddenly became bolder. Many officials requested orders from Fei Ge Lao and Pang Shoufu, claiming that for the unification of the Chongqing Kingdom, they would implement the strategy of reducing the vassalage. “

Cui Xueer was a little worried just now, and the words of the maid who had served her since childhood added a layer of sadness. , she snorted softly, “These ministers are just people who follow the wind and burn bridges. They are noisy just to show their loyalty to the emperor.”

After a pause, she sighed, “But judging from the emperor’s behavior, Look, it seems that there is indeed an intention to cut down the vassal. “

Then what should we do? The emperor will not deal with King Huainan like he did with King Zhao and others,” the palace maid said anxiously.

Cui Xueer frowned slightly, “My father followed the emperor to quell the rebellion in the north. This is a great achievement. I think the emperor will definitely not do it again next time, but at least it is to abolish military power. But I am not sure whether my father and brother can accept it.” I’m sure, my brother also asked the palace people about it today, and he must be extremely worried about it.”

After that, the two stopped talking and walked towards their own palace.

The next day, Xiao Ming got up early. Yesterday it was too late and he did not go to the Queen Mother. Today he did not delay and went directly to the Queen Mother.

He understood that some ministers now wanted to use the matter of reducing the vassal status to gain glory for themselves, but in his opinion, this was causing trouble for him.

Now that the foreign troubles have not been eliminated, he does not want to mess up his position. Although King Huainan and King Yong are vulnerable, if they really attack, they will cause damage to the industry and commerce of Great Chongqing again, which is not worth it.

When they arrived at the Ciren Hall, Xiao Ming paid greetings to the Queen Mother and then asked about the matter.

Hearing this, Concubine Zhen smiled gently and said, “King Yong is a little worried. It’s all the fault of these ministers. Each one of them is causing trouble.”

“What the Queen Mother said is absolutely true. I will reprimand them today to prevent them from continuing to cause trouble to me. “

Cause trouble.” Xiao Ming said.

Although it was his original intention to cut down the vassal, now was not the time. He had to be patient, and Concubine Zhen clearly meant this in her words.

After figuring out the ins and outs of the matter, Xiao Ming had something to worry about. He and Qian Dafu went to the Zhengda Guangming Hall on time.

At the beginning of the meeting, Pang Yukun said: “Your Majesty, King Yong has sent me a message asking him to retire and return to his hometown to take care of himself.”

“Your Majesty, this is what my father wrote to me a few days ago.” As soon as he finished speaking, Cui Shangan came out. Listed.

The ministers had different expressions when they saw this, some were ecstatic, some were confused, and some frowned in deep thought.

Xiao Ming sneered in his heart. He came back from Shanhaiguan and these two people came to test him. If he agreed to their request to retire and return to his hometown, the matter of reducing the vassal clan would be confirmed.

He would not be fooled by the two of them, so he said: “The country of Chongqing is full of waste and is waiting for prosperity. It is the time to employ people. King Yong and King Huainan are my ministers. How can you abandon me and ignore this matter?” I won’t allow it.”

Pang Yukun breathed a sigh of relief, bowed and said, “Yes, Your Majesty.”

Cui Shangan felt a stone fall in his heart when he heard this, and he responded in unison.

Xiao Ming dismissed the two of them casually, but Xiao Ming didn’t take it seriously. This was just a small episode for him, and it wouldn’t be too late to discuss it again when the army returns to court.

He did not want to kill King Huainan and King Yong, but their military power must still be handed over. He would not allow a divided Great Yu State to exist again.

While he was going to court, a batch of special weapons arrived in Pingzhou City, which were rifles with scopes for conquering prisoners.

At this time, Lu Fei looked at the Zhenglu musket repeatedly. The musket in his hand was a little different. There was a telescope with a metal shell on it.

Accompanying the scope was Wang Quan, the company commander of the imperial guards stationed in Qingzhou. After these muskets were manufactured, he trained with the soldiers in the military camp. Now he has mastered how to use this musket to shoot accurately. enemy.

Lei Ming and Luo Xin were also there, and they looked playful. He said: “The emperor said that the range of this kind of musket is very accurate. I don’t know if it is true or not?”

Wang Quan was not a man who could smile easily. He said seriously: “Normal Zheng. Due to line of sight problems, the shooting accuracy of the musket will become worse and worse after 100 meters, so even if the range of the musket is 900 meters, the best shooting effect is still between 100 meters and 200 meters, but with this The scope is different, the soldiers can see farther.”

Lu Fei picked up the scope and looked at the soldiers on the city wall. In his eyes, the soldiers’ bodies were enlarged.

He said: “It’s a mule or a horse. Pull it out and spin it around. Captain Wang, demonstrate it for us.”

The military system of Dayu State stipulates that generals and soldiers with lower military ranks must obey the orders of generals with higher military ranks. This is to ensure that the army can be dispersed in a timely manner. Get organized.

Although Wang Quan is not Lu Fei’s subordinate, he still has to obey Lu Fei’s orders due to his military rank.

When everyone arrived at the gate of the city, Lu Fei selected three shooting experts and went to the open land outside the city with Wang Quan. At this time, someone set up a target at a position of 400 meters.

The three soldiers without scopes looked sad when they saw this. The distance was too far and they could hardly see the target.

Just when the three of them hesitated, Wang Quan decisively raised his musket, took aim and pulled the trigger.

Lu Fei originally deliberately made things difficult for Wang Quan, but now he was stunned.

After a while, the soldier sent back the target information, and Wang Quan hit the fourth ring.

“It’s really accurate.” Lu Fei sighed, and he looked greedily at the musket in Wang Quan’s hand, “Killing the barbarian generals with one shot from such a distance will definitely cause chaos among the barbarians. It seems that taking Jinzhou this time is not a problem.

“Yes.” Lei Ming said: “Wang Quan, in less than a month, we will give you the best shooting soldiers in the army, and you will train a group of sharpshooters for us.” “Yes

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Quan gave Lei Ming a military salute.

The three of them looked at each other and smiled. If they conquer Jinzhou this time, the barbarians will basically lose their most important farming and mining areas, and their decline will become inevitable.

After decades of being bullied by the barbarians, the situation has finally reversed, and the three of them are very excited. After all, they have all personally fought against the barbarians and know how powerful the barbarians were in the past.

But now in the face of Chongqing’s guns and artillery, the barbarians are gradually losing their advantage. Now from the bottom of their hearts, they strongly support the reforms implemented by Xiao Ming.

(End of chapter)