But it was said that after Jia Lian left Weiyang Palace, with a calm expression, his mood finally became gloomy.

How could he not see that the reason why Princess Zhaoyang acted so rationally and calmly was because she had no choice but to make a choice.

As a man, as a man who is extremely confident and has rarely encountered setbacks since time travel, Jia Lian naturally cannot be satisfied with the situation where he cannot protect his wife and children.

"Marquis, Your Majesty has a decree to declare your presence at the Yangxin Palace."

A group of eunuchs who seemed to have been waiting outside the west gate of Chonghua Palace saw Jia Lian facing him. Coming over, he hurriedly stepped forward and said.

Jia Lian nodded and glanced at the eunuchs.

Deep inside the palace, Jia Lian has always maintained a habit of being cautious. He has always felt it was very necessary.

As these eunuchs walked towards Daming Palace, when they were approaching Kunning Palace, they suddenly saw Yuan Chun coming from the other side.

Seeing his appearance heading straight towards him, Jia Lian stood there and waited.

"Eldest sister."

Jia Lian bowed slightly and took the lead in greetings.

Such an informal but intimate title made Yuanchun, who was walking in a hurry, feel as if he had returned to the boudoir era, when the younger brothers and sisters in the house were chasing after him and calling him.

Seeing that Jia Lian was in a stable mood, she also put aside her anxious mood, glanced at the eunuchs behind Jia Lian, and asked: "I heard that my second brother just kowtowed to the Supreme Emperor in front of Chonghua Palace. I don't know what to do." Why?"

"A little private matter is not worth worrying about, eldest sister."

Yuan Chun's beautiful eyes moved slightly, knowing that Jia Lian did not want to break up with her.

But today, the news that Jia Lian and Princess Zhaoyang were kneeling in front of Chonghua Palace to ask for an audience with the Supreme Emperor has spread throughout the palace. Correspondingly, the story about Jia Lian and Princess Zhaoyang also spread.

Yuanchun has no reason not to know.

Taking a closer look at Jia Lian, Yuan Chun sighed: "The eldest princess Zhaoyang is beautiful and smart, and has an open-minded nature. She is the best princess in our dynasty. If she can form a good relationship with her second brother, she will be favored by the gods. Things.

However, my second brother should also know that good things come with their own twists and turns. In everything, you should assess the situation and do not push too hard or be impatient.

It should be noted that you, my second brother, are no longer with you long ago. You only represent yourself, but you are responsible for the rise and fall of the family, and the expectations of the elders. I hope that the second brother will put the family and future first, and the rest will take care of it."

When Yuanchun spoke, She kept looking at Jia Lian, and Jia Lian looked at her.

See how bright and beautiful it isHer flawless face was full of concern and consolation. Jia Lian smiled and replied: "Thank you, eldest sister, for your teaching. I understand."

I understand what eldest sister meant. Don't worry, in all these years, when has my little brother ever disappointed me?"

Yuan Chun was originally worried because he knew that Jia Lian was punished by the Emperor's decree, and he was also afraid that Jia Lian would continue to anger the Emperor because of his stubbornness. Therefore, she inquired about Jia Lian's whereabouts and came to see the situation. If she found that Jia Lian was in something wrong, she would try her best to comfort and relieve him.

Now that I heard Jia Lian say this, when the stone fell in my heart, I couldn't help but feel a little sorry for my cousin.

She knew that Princess Zhaoyang was pregnant with Jia Lian's heir, and the current situation was probably unsafe.

Yuanchun knows how big a blow this kind of thing is to a man. In particular, she also knew that Jia Lian had only one daughter so far and no son to carry on the family line.

"In this case, I have nothing more to say. I just want to say one thing. If my second brother feels bored, he might as well think more about his elders and relatives in the family, and think more about Feng Yatou and Lin Yatou. They all You are a god of first-class character, and he loves you so much..."

Yuan Chun doesn't seem to be good at comforting people, and he seems to be speechless.

Jia Lian didn't care and said with a smile: "Thank you, eldest sister, for your comfort. I know it. I have to go to see your majesty. I can't delay, so I will leave first. I will go to Fengzao Palace to see you another day. ."

Yuan Chun nodded and watched Jia Lian salute and turn around, with his tall and elegant figure walking away. Only then did Yuan Chun retract his gaze, sighed secretly, and walked into Kunning Palace.

Most of the concubines in the harem are lonely and boring on weekdays. So it is a comforting thing to have sisters who come to visit us often, even if they just talk to us briefly.

Moving around frequently is also the simplest and most effective behavior for concubines to cultivate feelings and friendship.

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In the Yangxin Hall, Emperor Ningkang took his feet out of the steaming golden basin and placed them on a low stool covered with a handkerchief next to him. The eunuch wiped him and put on his shoes and socks.

"I already know about the Chonghua Palace. Since the Supreme Emperor does not allow you to get married, let this matter be dropped.

Huh, you don't have to show off. With that sad face.

This matter was originally your fault, and now that the Supreme Emperor has made such a decision, it can’t be considered as wronging you.”

Just like Jia Lian and others. As expected, Emperor Ningkang had no intention of opposing the Supreme Emperor on this "little matter", and as soon as he saw Jia Lian, he set the tone of the argument and gave Jia Lian no room to speak.

Moreover, when he saw Jia Lian being depressed, he scolded him mercilessly.

"I have warned you a long time ago that a man should not be limited to the love of his children. Don't forget the Haikou you once boasted in front of me.

If nothing else , half a year has passed, and I don’t know how your firearms camp is going. When will you dare to pull it out and let me see the results!"

When Emperor Ningkang was reprimanding, Jia Lian had been gloomy. With a sullen face, he stood with his head bowed in bitterness and hatred.

It wasn’t that he was dissatisfied with Emperor Ning Kang’s reprimand, but that his personality in front of Emperor Ning Kang had always been based on courage and bloodiness.

If this happened, his expression would be too calm and inconsistent with his previous persona in front of Emperor Ning Kang.

He didn’t want Emperor Ning Kang to think that he was too thoughtful.

As for Emperor Ning Kang’s attitude, he was within expectations. The most taboo thing for a king is not having a city.

Jia Lian did not believe that Emperor Ning Kang was really on the side of the Supreme Emperor. As an emperor, whether he can keep his word can be said to be the most important thing.

He had just agreed to the marriage between himself and his daughter, but then his father denied it. It is impossible not to be slapped in the face.

Perhaps, when he scolded himself with a straight face at this time, he felt that he had lost face in front of himself, and wanted to establish his authority by scolding him.

Moreover, he didn’t know why Ning Kangdi had to soak his feet in the early morning. However, a king should respect his dignity, especially in front of his ministers.

But now Emperor Ning Kang broadcast such a private matter as soaking his feet to him live, which shows that he really treats him as a confidant.

Ordinary ministers will definitely not be treated like this!

Although Jia Lian doesn’t like to see an old man soaking his feet, the world is like this and this is a grace.

"Your Majesty, rest assured that with the support of Your Majesty and the imperial court, the musketeers and artillery troops of the Chen Firearms Battalion have long been established, and all members have completed qualified training.


But I dare to guarantee that although there are only more than 4,000 people, as long as they are used If done properly, he can defeat tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in the Beijing camp!

And I have already planned to lead all the musketeers to conduct a month-long special training in a few days, and then the artillery troops will do the same.
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So, if the plan goes well, in three months, Your Majesty will be able to see an army that is completely different from, and even more powerful than, all the arms of our Wei Dynasty.A brand new army of! "

Jia Lian said with full confidence, but Emperor Ning Kang frowned slightly.

"Are you serious? ”

You must know that although the capital camp is not the strongest combat force in the capital, because among the troops in the capital, the one with the best equipment and the best treatment can always be the emperor. The imperial guards in the city.

It is the army directly controlled by the emperor. No, or it should be said to be the army controlled by the emperor.

But despite this, Beijing The combat power of the battalion should not be underestimated. After all, that’s where the name hangs.

Jia Lian said that the Firearms Battalion had only a few thousand soldiers and horses, but could defeat tens of thousands of soldiers in the Beijing camp, which made him feel that Jia Lian was bragging. .

But is Jia Lian bragging?

Perhaps.

But as long as you know that hundreds of British soldiers holding immature muskets Anyone who has a history of defeating tens of thousands of soldiers of the Qing Dynasty and running around will not think that Jia Lian is bragging. The birth of firearms that were beyond the past made Jia Lian truly feel that in the face of such hot weapons, flesh and blood had no courage or possibility to resist.

Taking a step back, even now Facing the most elite army of the Wei Dynasty, the short-lived firearms battalion could not defeat one against ten.

But Emperor Ningkang could not seriously prove it with the lives of tens of thousands of soldiers. Therefore, even if you brag, you won’t be slapped in the face.

As a warrior, whoever is better in peacetime depends on who can brag better.

Defrauding attention and resources It is real to get it and make yourself stronger. There is no shame in bragging.

“I don’t dare to deceive Your Majesty. If your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can ask me to try it out with the Beijing camp. Then you will know that what I said is true. "

Emperor Ning Kang was speechless.

He had seen the power of the Zhenyuan Cannon. That guy had no intention of trying it. One hit with the cannon would definitely kill a lot of people.

Even if he were the emperor, he would not joke with the lives of the soldiers in the Beijing camp.

But seeing Jia Lian’s confidence, his mind became active. The soldiers are better. He doesn't understand much, otherwise he wouldn't have placed the firearms camp in the imperial city.

Because, Jia Lian's firearms camp can be said to be one soldier at a time with his support. What the pawn has established is completely his own strength.

"In this case, I am waiting to see your results. ”

“By the way, you said artilleryStill lacking? "

"Your Majesty, the main reason is that the firearms camp was newly established. Even if I recruit skilled craftsmen, the productivity will not be able to meet the needs of the entire army for a while. In the past few months, only various new guns, including the Zhenyuan gun, have been manufactured, totaling nearly a hundred. Three hundred gates away, most of them are still missing. "

Emperor Ning Kang said: "In this case, there are many craftsmen who know firearms in the Shenji Camp. I have authorized you to recruit them temporarily. If this is not enough, the Ministry of Industry can also participate. ”

The Ministry of Industry is the department with the strongest manufacturing capabilities in the entire Wei Dynasty.

There are all kinds of craftsmen recorded in the register. Craftsmen and ordnance workers who can make ordnance Of course, there are also many workshops.

Emperor Ning Kang said this, which shows that he also wanted to see the appearance of a complete firearms camp.

Faced with Emperor Ning Kang’s kindness, Jia Lian But he said: "It's just the Shenji camp. If it is the Ministry of Industry, even if it wants to participate, Wei Chen secretly thinks that there should be a rules and regulations.

Your Majesty, although these new firearms are not yet mature, they are after all carefully developed by the skilled craftsmen of our great Wei Dynasty, and they are the sharp weapons of our great Wei Dynasty.

The Ministry of Industry has a complex staff, and there may be internal personnel from other countries among them.

Just like the Tatars and Oaras, although they are not good at using heavy weapons, they will not be able to let them know that we, the Wei Dynasty, have powerful weapons and will imitate them. If the two armies encounter each other at that time, , is also a problem.

Therefore, I feel that it is feasible to ask the Ministry of Industry to help forge some fine steel, or to separately manufacture some parts of the Zhenyuan Cannon. It is not appropriate to report all the secrets to the Ministry of Industry.

At least I feel that heavy weapons such as the Zhenyuan Cannon should remain mysterious for now, so that they can deal the heaviest blow to the enemy at the critical moment. ”

In fact, Jia Lian doesn’t really think that confidentiality is very important. In this era, the contempt for firearms is too serious.

And there is no saying that anyone can make such a thing. Therefore, even if it is made public, it will have little impact on the Wei Dynasty. After all, the Wei Dynasty, which does not rely on firearms, has military strength that is unmatched by dozens of small countries around it.

Jia Lian He just didn’t expect that what he had worked so hard to create would be known to everyone so quickly.

After the incident involving the Supreme Emperor, Jia Lian understood more and more that no one can always have smooth sailing, and changes can happen at any time. It may happen.

In this era when the firearms revolution initiated by him has just begun, his importance has not yet reached the point of being irreplaceable.

If everyone in the Wei Dynasty Can make or use the Zhenyuan Cannon, then he, the Marquis of Zhenyuan, might not be that important to Emperor Ningkang.wanted.

Emperor Ning Kang did not doubt that Jia Lian had such a plan. He felt that what Jia Lian said was very reasonable, so he nodded and let Jia Lian come up with a suitable plan and finally report it to him.

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