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    Chapter 296 The Destruction of the Kingdom of Jin 7 When entering Mongolia to fight, food, grass, and soldiers are all necessary, but a weapon is also indispensable. Otherwise, even with Wan Yanxiang's ability, he cannot guarantee a chance of victory.  Firearms, yes, firearms.  Since the invention of Han Zhongwei's firearm, the power of the firearm has been tested in actual combat, and has also been unanimously recognized by all enemies and enemies who have used and experienced it.  Jamukha unified Mongolia with 7,000 landmines and 5,000 grenades. The Klei tribe used 16,000 landmines to besiege Jamukha's 200,000 troops in the capital.  And Han Zhongwei relied on firearms to rise strongly in Xixia, and even the emperor of Xixia had to bow his head and obey orders.  And now that Jamuka has firearms in his hands, Wanyanxiang will not enter the grassland rashly without enough firearms.  An army of 500,000 people was already the largest force that Dai Jin could use. If it failed, Wan Yanxiang could not imagine what the consequences would be.  The Han people in Dajin have been ready to take action. Once the news of Dajin's failure spreads back to the country, the consequences will be disastrous.  Therefore, Wanyanxiang was under considerable pressure to send troops this time. He even had the idea of ????doing merit but seeking no faults.  But now, the Jin Kingdom's inventory of firearms is not full. The last time Wanyan Xun went to assist the Kelie tribe in attacking Jamuka, more than half of them had been consumed.  A small portion of the firearms of the Kelie tribe were also used to besiege the outside of the Mongolian capital. Now the total firearms of the entire Jin Kingdom are even comparable to that of the Kelie tribe.  But these firearms are now inoperable, and the landmines among them have basically been laid at the border. Now it is impossible to enter the grassland to fight without firearms.  But in the past, Wanyan Xun was the sole contractor for purchasing firearms from Han Zhongwei. Now he suddenly had to purchase firearms in large quantities from Han Zhongwei. If it were another person, he might not be able to complete this task.  Firearms are no different than other goods. No matter how much you pay, Han Zhongwei will not sell you more.  Half a year ago, Wanyan Xun spent 1.5 million yuan to buy 40,000 landmines and 30,000 grenades from Han Zhongwei after a lot of effort.  Now that an army of 500,000 is going out, it needs firearms that are at least several times this number. Will Han Zhongwei sell them?  What's more, the firearms bought by Dai Jin are still used to deal with his former allies.  Even if Han Zhongwei is willing to sell it, will the price still be as favorable as before?  According to Han Zhongwei's character, it is almost impossible to raise the price without sitting down.  Wanyan Xiang discussed the matter with Nian Youwen Tathagata, Minister of Industry, and Nian Youwen had nothing to do about purchasing firearms from Han Zhongwei.  Wanyan Xun has always been responsible for this matter. Although he is the minister of the Ministry of Industry, he has never been able to intervene. Even Tian Fenggu, who works in the Ministry of Industry, is better than him.  Thinking of Tian Fenggu, Nian Youwen's eyes suddenly lit up. If Wanyan Xun could not contact Han Zhongwei directly, maybe he was the only one who could persuade Han Zhongwei.  Thinking back to the time when Han Zhongwei insisted on the price, it was Tian Fenggu who went to Chengdu Prefecture in Sichuan to lower the price of firearms.  "Sir, Tian Fenggu, who works at the Ministry of Industry, has a relationship with Han Zhongwei. Why don't you let him go to Fengxiang Mansion?" Nian Youwen said.  "Tian Fenggu?" Wanyanxiang thought about it carefully, and then she thought that Tian Fenggu, maybe no one is more suitable than him now, "It's okay to let him go, now Tian Fenggu is an official of several grades."  ? Sixth grade or seventh grade?" "Seventh grade." Nian Youwen said.  "Seventh grade? It seems too young. How about you take him to Fengxiang Mansion." Wanyanxiang thought for a while. Although Tian Fenggu and Han Zhongwei were old acquaintances, Han Zhongwei's identity is now different.  The invisible emperor of Xixia also owns the seven state capitals of the Jin Dynasty. In terms of power, he is no less powerful than himself, the prime minister and privy envoy of the Jin Dynasty, and is even more powerful.  Even if Nian You heard about it, his identity would be several levels different from that of the other party.  "Sir, please spare me. Han Zhongwei is very difficult to get along with. If I take action, I will definitely not succeed. It is better to choose someone else." When Nian You heard this, he became anxious and even Wanyan Xun asked Han Zhongwei  In front of them, they can only pretend to be grandsons and disciples. In the eyes of others, I, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, are nothing. If things are done well, no matter how great the credit is, I cannot be promoted.  But if he fails, the black gauze hat on his head may fly away.  "You are the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, so it is most appropriate for you to purchase firearms." Wan Yanxiang frowned slightly.  "The purchase of firearms is a matter for the Ministry of Revenue. How about asking Mr. Wanyan from the Ministry of Revenue to go there?" Nian Youwen was determined not to go to Fengxiang Mansion. The number of firearms purchased this time was very huge. Even Wanyan  Even if Xun comes forward, he may not be able to guarantee that he will get all the goods, let alone him, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, who has never even met Han Zhongwei?  "The Ministry of Revenue now needs to allocate grain and grass, and I'm afraid Lord Wanyan is also very skilled." Wanyanxiang said, now that the army is about to go on an expedition, the amount of grain and grass required is astronomical. The Ministry of Revenue has a heavy responsibility, and it is not easy to complete this task.If the Ministry of Household Affairs is asked to purchase firearms, if nothing can be done about it by then, it will affect the army's expedition.  "How about we let Tian Fenggu go and forget it alone." Nian Youwen said softly.  "He works in the Ministry of Industry and is a seventh-grade petty official. I'm afraid Han Zhongwei won't even meet him." Wanyanxiang snorted coldly. He was already very dissatisfied with Nian Youwen's pushy attitude. If it weren't for an extraordinary period, he would definitely  It is suggested that the emperor replace Nian Youwen.  "Although Tian Fenggu is only a seventh-grade official now, wouldn't it be enough to promote him? In the future, I will definitely need a steady stream of firearms. If he completes this task well, he can be assigned to specialize in it in the future.  Responsible for purchasing firearms." Nian Youwen's mind was racing. He had already heard Wan Yanxiang's dissatisfaction with him. Now he only had to help Wan Yanxiang solve this problem first so that he would not blame himself for the matter.  "That's right, Mr. Nian, in what capacity do you think it is appropriate for Tian Fenggu to go to Fengxiang Mansion?" Wanyanxiang's eyes lit up. If Tian Fenggu can do things well, why not let him be the minister of the Ministry of Industry?  People like Nian Youwen who occupy the latrine and do nothing are simply wasting food.  "How about the Fourth Grade Minister of Industry or the Minister of Household Affairs?" Nian Youwen said.  "I'll think about it." Wanyanxiang picked up the teacup and took a sip.  When the young friend heard this, he hurriedly said goodbye.  After Nian You heard about it and left, Wan Yanxiang sneered and asked his servants to prepare the carriage. He wanted to enter the palace immediately.  "Your Majesty, Nian You heard that this man is old and has no energy left in him. It will be detrimental to the country and the people if such a man is allowed to stay in the court. I request the emperor to let this man retire and return to his hometown in advance." Wanyan Xiang saw.  After arriving at Wanyan Jing, he spoke out his thoughts without hesitation. He was very disappointed with Nian Youwen. When Dajin was facing crisis, he still thought about personal gains and losses. Such a person would stay in the court.  What's the use?  "Why do you say this?" Wanyan Jing Yi Zheng, Wanyan Xiang has not recently made such a strong request to directly remove the third-rank officials in the court.  Wanyan Xiang reported what had just happened to Wanyan Jing. Everyone knew how important firearms were to Daikin, but this Nian Youwen actually even went to Fengxiang Mansion.  No confidence at all.  "If you do extraordinary things in extraordinary times, the Emperor of Hope will judge you." Wanyanxiang was a bit threatening. Although it would take two or three months to mobilize food and grass and gather an army of 500,000, the firearms had not arrived in a day.  , what's the use of an army of 500,000 even if it reaches the grassland?  As long as Jamukha counts the opportunity, he can stop Wanyanxiang from taking a step forward with just the use of landmines.  "Well, since Nian Youwen is going to be dismissed, who can take over his position?" Wanyanjing was moved by Wanyanxiang's words that extraordinary things should be done in extraordinary times. Yes, now the whole country is in a game of chess, and everyone has to do it.  Contributing to the army's expedition, your friend is so stupid that you still want to sneak around.  "Tian Fenggu, who works in the Ministry of Industry, can take over the position of minister." Wan Yanxiang said solemnly.  "Tian Fenggu is working in the Ministry of Industry? Is he just a sixth-grade or seventh-grade official? Is it appropriate to be promoted to a third-grade official all of a sudden?" Wanyan Jing frowned. He didn't think anything of Tian Fenggu at all.  Impression, to suddenly promote such an unknown person to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry will make other ministers in the court extremely dissatisfied.  "As the same saying goes, extraordinary things are done in extraordinary times. Although Tian Fenggu is young and has little qualifications, he can do things. Like this purchase of firearms from Han Zhongwei, he has to do it. And Tian Fenggu will replace Nian.  The duty of Youwen is also to tell other officials that during this extraordinary period, those who are perfunctory and afraid to move forward will not end well," Wan Yanxiang said firmly.  "Well, this army expedition is also an extremely important event for our court. We can only win but not lose. We would rather lose than lose, so we must preserve our strength. Remember this." Wanyan Jing has been thinking about this for the past few days.  The problem is that for an army of half a million people, the food, grass, military pay, and firearms required will almost empty the national treasury. Sometimes he also asks himself, is it worth it?  But soon, he replied firmly that it was worth it.  The Mongolian problem is like a sore on the back of a person's hand. If you don't pay attention to it now, maybe it won't be a big problem for a while.  But if it is allowed to develop, the sore will fester after decades, or even more than ten years, and eventually become fatal.  Therefore, for Jamukha in Mongolia, it is better to deal with it late than to deal with it early. If you send troops one day earlier, the cost will be smaller. If it takes three to five years to wait until Jamukha has a good climate, it may not be that simple to deal with him there.  Therefore, it is better to tighten the belt now than to strangle Jamuka in the cradle.  Anyone who obstructs this will have to pay a price.  The next day, Wanyan Jing issued an edict. Hearing that he was getting old, he agreed to resign and return to his hometown.  Because of his outstanding ability, Tian Fenggu, a former employee of the Ministry of Industry, was specially assigned to be the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, with the title of third grade.  As soon as this edict came out, so that all the officials in the court were moved. How can you bear the responsibilities of your old age when you are past the age of knowing your destiny?  Moreover, being granted permission to resign and return to one's hometown actually means being dismissed from all positions.  Well-informed people immediately knew that this was because Nianyou was passive and sabotaged, which made Wanyanxiang really angry.  Now, under the thunder and lightning, he was dismissed directly and did not pursue Nian Youwen's guilt anymore, which was considered to be extremely merciful.  As expected, as Wan Yanxiang expected, when this edict came out, it shocked all the ministers in the court, especially the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of War, the Privy Council and other yamen related to the army's expedition. They were all frightened.  , walking on thin ice.  When it comes to military expeditions, they are all cautious, fearing that if they do anything wrong, they will be accused of returning home.  Nian Youwen is the first person since the founding of Daikin to be asked to retire and return to his hometown in his early fifties.  Although all the ministers in the court were shocked, the most shocked person was Tian Fenggu, the protagonist of the incident. He did not expect that the world really had a pie, and this pie was so big that it could kill people.  Until he was summoned by Wan Yanxiang to discuss matters, he was still confused and did not wake up from the shock.  From the seventh rank to the third rank of minister, this is a full eight levels in a row. This kind of promotion speed is also rare since the founding of the Jin Dynasty.  Not to mention that Tian Fenggu was originally just an unknown petty official, and he was not a Jinshi.  Wanyanxiang saw that Tian Fenggu's eyes were blank, and he was as if he was in a trance. He knew that Tian Fenggu was shocked by the huge surprise, and he was too impatient. Calling him at such a critical moment, I'm afraid he hasn't digested this yet.  Big news.  Wanyanxiang had no choice but to order someone to bring pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and wrote a letter to Tian Fenggu in front of him, asking him to send him back. At the same time, he gave the letter to Tian Fenggu's followers, telling them that they must remember  Let Mr. Tian Shangshu see the letter with his own eyes before falling asleep.  Tian Fenggu didn't wake up until the evening. He was taken to have a drink at night. During the dinner, he couldn't remember what he said or did. Even if Wan Yanxiang called him  What happened to discuss, he still has no memory at all.  Fortunately, Wan Yanxiang wrote a letter to him so that he would not make a fool of himself on his first day in office tomorrow.  After seeing Wan Yanxiang¡¯s letter, Tian Fenggu realized that the reason why he could go from a seventh-grade official to a third-grade official was because of Han Zhongwei¡¯s relationship.  Daikin's half-million-strong army is about to set out on the grassland. Under the current situation, it is unimaginable without firearms. Especially since Jamukha started his career with firearms, Daikin needs firearms even more, and there are many more firearms than Jamukha.  of firearms.  Otherwise, the army of half a million people might be very majestic when they go out, and when they come back, half of them will have to rely on the blessing of Bodhisattvas.  After reading the letter, Tian Fenggu suddenly sobered up a lot. He turned out to be the mastermind behind Ding Chuan's development, and he always thought that he would provide Ding Chuan with all kinds of news he could know about the DPRK and China. Today's edict made him feel a little confused.  , the financial owner is so kind to me, what should I do?  This question has been hesitating and lingering in his mind today, but now, he clearly knows that there is a reason why this favor has befallen him.  If it weren't for his identity, would he be able to lower the price of firearms from Han Zhongwei?  If not for this identity, could he complete this task?  Wan Yanxiang wrote soberly in the letter that this mission could only succeed but not fail. If he could not purchase more than 100,000 landmines and 300,000 grenades from Han Zhongwei, then he, the Minister of Industry, would immediately  After being taken back, it was impossible for him to even go back to work as a seventh-grade employee.  Fortunately, I am still wavering. Fortunately, Wanyanxiang wrote clearly in the letter. Fortunately, nothing has happened yet. Fortunately  Tian Fenggu¡¯s forehead was covered with a layer of fine sweat. It would be an exaggeration to say that he had been through hell for a while.  Early the next morning, Tian Fenggu did not go to the Ministry of Industry to take up his post. Instead, he went to Wanyanxiang's house early in the morning. After meeting Wanyanxiang, he immediately led several directors of the Ministry of Industry and recruited people from the treasury.  Two hundred carts of money came out, and under the protection of a thousand soldiers, they went to Fengxiang Mansion in a mighty manner.  Of course, before going there, Tian Fenggu notified the intelligence base set up by Ding Chuan in Zhongdu of everything that happened in the past two days, asking them to notify Ding Chuan as quickly as possible.  After Han Zhongwei received the news, Tian Fenggu had just left Zhongdu for three days. He was holding a letter written by Wan Yanxiang to Tian Fenggu in his hand. Ding Chuan was sitting at the bottom, silently waiting for Han Zhongwei to speak.  "What do you think of this matter?" Han Zhongwei asked.  "It's a good thing. So far, he is the person with the highest position assigned to him." Ding Chuan said, as long as he helps Tian Fenggu complete this task, coupled with other detailed cooperation from Zhongdu, Tian Fenggu will be able to secure his position.  The position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry is very easy. With this third-rank official, Ding Chuan will be able to get the news as soon as possible if there is any trouble in the Kingdom of Jin in the future.  Unlike before, his news would always be delayed by a day or two.    "But 100,000 landmines and 300,000 grenades are not a small number. If Wanyanxiang were to bring such a huge batch of firearms to Mongolia, Jamuhe would be in danger." Han Zhongwei sighed, Jamu  The main function of He is to help him deal with the Kingdom of Jin. Now Han Zhongwei's strategy has changed from attacking from a distance and making close friends to making friends from a distance and attacking closely. Of course, the best outcome is that Jamukha and the Kingdom of Jin will lose both sides in the fight, allowing Han Zhongwei, a fisherman, to benefit from the sidelines.  "We can also support Jamuhe with a batch of firearms." Ding Chuanqing knew that although the Jin Kingdom had an agreement with Han Zhongwei, in the face of absolute interests, all agreements were a piece of waste paper, not to mention the Jin Kingdom's trusteeship agreement.  There was no explicit statement from the government that Han Zhongwei could not support Jamukha. It was just an unspeakable deal that could only be understood.  Even if Han Zhongwei openly supports Jamukha, Wanyan Jing can't say anything.  "Just supporting firearms may not be effective. Wan Yanxiang is one of the most famous generals in the Jin Kingdom. Now he has mobilized the Jin Kingdom's full strength to deal with Jamuka. If one person fails to respond, Jamuka, Genghis Khan, will really have to be replaced." Han Zhongwei was in a dilemma.  He had heard before that the Jin Kingdom was going to dispatch an army of 500,000 to deal with Jamuka. He was very happy because as far as he knew, the Jin Kingdom did not have many firearms of its own. As long as Jamuka fought steadily, he could just drag it.  He dragged Wan Yanxiang back.  But now that the Kingdom of Jin suddenly wanted to buy firearms again, and the quantity was so large, it would be difficult for Jamukha to maintain his advantage.  Free novel reading ( )
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