Zhu Qiyu was a little enthusiastic by Jin Ying's words. Isn't what this person is talking about his own goal in life? When he heard that he could buy a large number of advanced firearms from mercenaries, he became even more excited, "Aiqing, are they really willing to sell us that kind of advanced firearms?" ”

It's no wonder that Zhu Qiyu would ask this question. The strength of mercenaries lies in the sophistication of firearms. If everyone uses the same weapons, the Ming with sufficient soldiers can destroy the mercenary forces in minutes.

Selling one's foundation to others is a short-sighted act! Zhu Qiyu doesn't think there is much feasibility in this matter.

"It's possible. The emperor, to be honest, the minister also thought it was unlikely, but when the Leng regiment commander proposed that a large amount of copper and iron was needed, the minister also mentioned it in passing, saying that the emperor was very interested in the advanced firearms in their hands. Unexpectedly, the head of the Leng regiment promised on the spot that as long as he could supply them with the materials they needed, he could personally give us an advanced firearm as a tribute to the emperor. As for the need for more firearms, he would need to return to the sea and report to their leader. When Jin Ying talked about this, she was talking endlessly, looking at it like that, it was clearly showing her merits.

"Really? That's great. So as much brass and iron as they need, we will give them all that we have in our treasury. Although it is said that we can only get one first, but we have so many skilled craftsmen in the Ming Dynasty that we can quickly imitate it, and at that time, it is time for us to sweep everywhere, hahaha. Zhu Qiyu's brain reacted extremely quickly. At this moment, it seems that there are many advanced firearms for his use in his eyes, and he conquers the world.

"Yes, Your Majesty knows." Seeing that Zhu Qiyu agreed, Jin Ying also breathed a sigh of relief. Before he agreed to the amount of copper and iron asked the emperor for instructions, he was afraid that he would be blamed. Now, it seems, there is no need to worry. It's just that then again, in order to get an advanced firearm and the friendship of mercenaries, this time the cost is too great. Copper and iron alone promised a million tons. This is already three-fifths of the amount in the Ming treasury, which has been accumulated since the period of Chengzu, so the cost paid is too great. But the thought of getting the friendship of the country and getting an advanced firearm seems to be worth it.

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Immortal Residence.

The intelligence of the Security Bureau was sent to Yang Chendong. "Hahaha, that's good, it's done." In the study, Yang Chendong's joyful laughter came out.

There are a lot of scientific and technological books in the warehouse, which were originally intended to be distributed to the army for the backbone to study. Now Yang Chendong took out some of it and handed it over to the scientific researchers of Red Embedded City. Those who are originally one in a thousand, after having materials to learn, they will naturally get twice the result with half the effort, and the development of the city is a change every day.

With ready-made firearms and detailed books, it's not difficult to make progress. The only thing hindering its development is the lack of raw materials. For this matter, Yang Chendong was even ready to attack the Japanese State.

As we all know, the Wa Kingdom is located in the middle of the ocean and consists of several islands connected by it. Because of their special geographical location, they have a large number of gold and iron mines in their territory, which are exactly what the Yang system needs for development.

It's just that the small Ryukyu country has not yet been completely pacified, and if the Japanese country is sent at this time, I am afraid that it will feel overstretched, so it has not taken shape for a long time. In the final analysis, the time is still too short, and the number of Yang troops is still too small.

Unable to attack the Wa State immediately, Yang Chendong had to reconsider where to get more copper and iron ore for the development of Chiji City. After thinking about it, the goal was still on Da Ming. and thought about whether it was possible to use Zhu Qiyu's idea of eagerness for success and profit to make a fuss.

Leng Song really lived up to expectations, and the negotiations with Jin Ying actually got one million tons of copper and iron. With these things, it is conceivable that the problem of raw materials in the Red Embedded City has been solved temporarily, how can this not make people happy.

As for whether Daming would replicate and study an advanced firearm if he got it, Yang Chendong was not so worried. It will take a long time to have an existing firearm and try to imitate it, and at that time, who can say what the situation will become, maybe even make a wedding dress for yourself.

Without the corresponding books and the guidance of others, I don't know how long it will take to make a new firearm with a finished product, and how many detours will have to be taken. As for what you can do with this advanced firearm, hehe, there is no corresponding bullet, this is just an ornament, and it does not threaten anyone.

Importantly, millions of tons of copper and iron were obtained. And it was Zhu Qiyu who personally agreed, that is, to transport it out of Beijing and send it to the sea, which is also justified.

Just when he was lamenting that Jin Ying's becoming a great help to him, another intelligence from the Security Bureau was sent. It is a record of information about the army of Warat.

I have to say that the Warat cavalry is indeed elite, not only rushing fast, but also escaping extremely fast. How long had the battle been fought in the morning, and their deserters had retreated three hundred miles to find the main force of the Warat army.

Intelligence shows that the Warat army is only 60,000 soldiers, but it is claimed to be 200,000 to the outside world. After consolidating the vanguard army that had fled back, it was coming to the capital in a rapid march.

More than 50,000 troops, only cavalry more than 40,000, infantry only more than 10,000 people, I have to say that the grassland is indeed rich in healthy horses, in this regard, the Ming is indeed inferior.

In the absence of a modern chariot, Yang Chendong is also thinking about building a cavalry team, and even the candidates have been prepared, a young man named Chasing the Wind. This person has lived on the grassland since he was a child, and is very familiar with horses, and what is even more powerful is that he even understands horse language and can communicate with healthy horses in a very short time.

With such a talent, it is said that it should be very edible on the grassland. But fate played a little joke on him, because his mother was quite good-looking, and the local tribal leader took a fancy to her, first killed his father, and then forcibly seized her mother, forcing her to die on the spot. Chasing Feng, who was only twelve years old at the time, killed the leader in a fit of rage, avenged his parents, and then fled to the Central Plains on a healthy horse, and after six years of escape, he joined the new army of the Yang family by chance.

A while ago, Chasing Wind had already passed Leng Feng's strict assessment, and was approved by the regiment commander Leng Song to return to the grassland with nine Leng Feng, inquiring about the news there as a squad leader, and secretly accumulating strength.

The matter of chasing the wind is just a flash in his mind, and the main army of Warat is coming, how to deal with it, this is the problem that Yang Chendong needs to consider now.

With the death of the king of the vanguard army, I am afraid that they will not listen to their words lightly and set up a formation in front of the city, waiting for their "roll call". It is very likely that when the city gate is wide open, they will rush up and enter the city, if that is the case, it will be difficult to control the situation with only four hundred Leng Feng brothers.

So the enemy cannot be allowed to enter the city, this is a prerequisite. Refusing to defend the city is not satisfying Yang Chendong. He needs to attack, not defensively. It is definitely a sign of shame that the Ming Dynasty cannot let the Mongol tribes be bullied to the doorstep but can only defend.

"Take the initiative to attack, kill out!" Such a thought quickly flashed through Yang Chendong's mind. He got up and came to the next door, where Hu Mang and the others had already arranged a reduction sand table according to the intelligence results of the Security Bureau.

Striding to the sand table, Yang Chendong's eyes scanned it, and one plan after another in his mind was quickly generated or rejected, and gradually the battle plan became more and more mature.

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Camp Warat.

After a night of running during the day, most of the soldiers rested in their tents. But the chieftain could not sleep. He was holding an impromptu meeting with his generals, considering the next battle with the Ming army.

Attending the meeting were his other younger brother, Polo Maona, the general Naigong, and other tall Mongolian athletes with a fierce atmosphere.

"Ladies and gentlemen, everyone must know the news of the defeat and death of the King of Saikan. Can you share your opinions? "As the de facto leader of Warat, he also has a momentum of not being angry and self-assured.

Compared with the court of the Ming Dynasty, the Warat people acted more rough and direct. As soon as Ye Xian's words fell, the general Naigong took the initiative to stand up and said loudly, "Chief, we have the fastest healthy horse in the world, and we have superb riding and archery martial arts, just rush into the Ming Jingshi, with our warriors, who else can resist us?" As for the killing of the Saikan King, I think it was because he wanted to learn from the Han people and have a pre-war meeting, which gave the other party a chance to be attacked by a secret weapon that we didn't know, and it was not a matter of concern. ”

Naigong is a well-known warrior in Warat, known for his infinite strength and superb archery skills. Under the repeated military exploits, he has been favored by Yexian. Naturally, when it comes to talking, there is no need to worry so much.

"Yes, we only need to cover up with a large army, and when the time comes, we will not succeed if the other party has any conspiracy. In the face of Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, we were able to win with an army of 500,000, but now there are only 10,000 enemies, so there is no need to worry. With Naigong taking the lead, the other generals also shouted loudly and expressed their opinions.