Question: Tell me about the place where you were when you were in Bianliang.
Answer: Sir, it is a very big place. It is a village in the west of Bianliang City, with more than a dozen workshops and five to six hundred people, all belonging to the same owner...
Question: Do you make gunpowder?
Answer: Yes, ordinary people’s families have been craftsmen making fireworks for generations. They originally had a small workshop, but unfortunately...
Question: How did you enter that Zhuangzi?
Answer: First, people from there came to invite them. Fireworks made by Xiaomin were a family craft, and they were reluctant to go to the store. Soon after, another fireworks shop opened opposite Xiaomin’s house. Their fireworks were of many types and exploded loudly.
They were all selling at a low price, and the common people couldn't compete with them, so business dwindled. Later, the people in Zhuangzi offered generous terms, so the common people had no choice but to go.
Question: After entering, did you learn how to improve gunpowder?
Answer: Yes.
Question: If gunpowder can be improved in this way, why didn't you think of it before?
Answer: The preparation of gunpowder was originally a method passed down from our ancestors. After entering the courtyard, I realized that there is such a particular place. All the rules in the courtyard are extremely particular. Even a cup or a glass of water is stipulated in how to use it.
Come to think of it, the process of preparing gunpowder is also a bit complicated, and Xiaomin had never thought of it before.
Question: Who came up with the process of improving gunpowder?
Answer: Xiao, Xiaomin doesn’t know. Mr. Gongsun is in charge of the gunpowder workshop, Mr. Lin is in charge of the entire compound, and there is another responsible person named Lin. They are all involved, but some people say that the improvement method
It was taught and taught by the boss himself, but Mr. Lin and the others were in charge of making it.
Question: What is the name of your boss?
Answer: Ning Yi, Ning Liheng.
Question: He later...killed your emperor.
Answer: Well, that’s him.
Q: Have you met him?
Answer: I've met him a few times. He treats us all to a meal every year, and sometimes he comes over to say hello. He's always discussing things with Mr. Lin and Mr. Gongsun. Xiaomin... I've probably seen him three or four times.
Question: What kind of person is he?
Answer: He is... young, but dignified. He always smiles when talking to us, but he rarely smiles when discussing things with Mr. Lin and Mr. Gongsun. No one dares to be too presumptuous in front of him.
Question: Do you know why he wanted to build a courtyard like that?
Answer: Xiaomin doesn’t know. He said he wanted to study some interesting things and sell them to Zhuji.
Question: Bamboo Records?
Answer: He also opened many shops, restaurants and teahouses, selling food, and went out to tell stories and perform tricks. They were all called Bamboo Records. From Bianliang, there were many big cities, and there were also many carts dragging things to the countryside to sell.
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Question: How many types of workshops are there in the yard you are in?
Answer: I don’t know very well, some places are not allowed to enter. But I remember that there are gunpowder, cloth, wine, toilet water, paper making, blacksmithing, briquette making, fruit paste, dried meat...
Question: How much do you know about your employer?
Answer: Xiaomin... I only know that when the Heavenly Soldiers went south, he left the city and said he was going to... Jianbi Qianbi to clear the wilderness. Later, he said he was in Xia Village and won the battle. Xiaomin didn't know whether it was true or not.
, because later, it was said above that the Dong family colluded with the Youxiang Mansion, and the Youxiang Mansion collapsed, and the Dong family was also implicated.
Question: Yes. It was indeed them who defeated Medicine Master Guo’s resentful army in Xiacun, causing Medicine Master Guo to lead his troops to flee westward. Later, it was your employer who killed the emperor.
Answer: Yes, yes.
Question: Do you hate your employer?
Answer: Yes, he... No, Xiaomin, Xiaomin is a careless person, we can't talk about it, we can't talk about it...
Question: If he hadn’t killed Zhou Zhe, would he think that you wouldn’t have come here?
Answer: The common people... I don’t know. Moreover, Master Wang acts on behalf of Heaven, so it is a good thing for the common people to come here...
Question: ...if I said that your boss's battle in Xiacun really caused a big obstacle to our army's capture of Bianliang, would you think...
answer:……
...Heh. Forget it, I won’t embarrass you...
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A bang sounded on the slope on the other side of the mountain. A group of people wearing official uniforms of the Jin Kingdom walked over and looked at the traces of the explosion. On the stage here, several officials were sitting drinking tea and had not moved yet.
The highest-ranking person here is Wanyan Xiyin, the Right Supervisor of the Marshal's Mansion, and Shi Liai, the minister who is a Han nationality and is appointed to the Privy Council. Xiyin shook his head: "The power seems to have increased, but it has to be used on the battlefield.
, it seems that it still needs improvement.”
Shi Liai nodded: "These people have just started to work, and there is still room for improvement." After saying this, he frowned slightly, "I have heard about the Ning surname who killed the king in the Wu Dynasty, but I just didn't expect it.
, Master Gushen is actually paying attention to him."
Wanyan Xiyin was the person who understood Sinology best among the Jurchen officials, and was both civil and military. This Han minister Shi Liai was originally a famous talent in the land of Yanyun. His family was a powerful gentry. He originally worked for Zhang Jue.
When Zhang Jue wanted to judge the Wu Dynasty, Shi Liai immediately became an official and returned home. When the Wu Dynasty took back Yanyun and several states, he sent people several times to invite Shi Liai to become an official. However, Shi Liai knew very well about the decay of the Wu Dynasty.
Deep and unwilling to surrender. In the end, Yan Yun fell into the hands of the Jin people, and he became an official. At this time, he was in charge of the Privy Council under Marshal Zong Han, with more than ten thousand people. Among the court officials, Xi Yin and Shi Li Ai were two
They are also very agreeable and can be considered good friends.
"I didn't pay much attention to a certain person originally. In the past two days, Xixia war reports came out and I found out a few things. That's why I asked about the gunpowder matter." Xiyin smiled, "Speaking of which, this person and I had previously
There is a point."
"Oh? Master Gushen has fought against him?"
"No, it was just that when the army entered Bianliang, everyone was focused on collecting the gold and silver of the Wu Dynasty. A certain person specially asked people to search for rare books and classics of the Wu Dynasty, but they found not much. Later I found out that this person committed regicide and occupied Bianliang for two or three days, and left
Not only did we seize a large amount of ordnance and military supplies, but we also searched several book collection places in Bianliang City and loaded them into dozens of carts and took them away. It is a pity to have taken a step ahead."
Shi Liai laughed: "Lord Gu Shen seems to have some sympathy for this person."
"We can't talk about mutual sympathy. The culture of the South is as bright as the stars and as vast as the sea. Sometimes, things that happen in the South are regrettable, but in this culture, there are always some people who are admirable and sighing. Like this one
A few years before he took the throne, he had been laying out plans for Bianliang. When the army went south, he went to the front in person, and even faced death and defeated Guo Yaoshi and Guo Yaoshi's two brothers. But they were all lost in his hands. After such meritorious deeds,
After he returned, he was falsely accused and suppressed. He killed the king with his own hands in the Golden Palace. He was truly a hero of his generation, which made people applaud him." He said and patted his thigh lightly. "I have never seen Zhou Zhe's expression when he died, but it's a pity.
.”
Wanyan Xiyin had a transcendent status among the Jurchens. At this time, he spoke out what was in his heart. Shi Liai's eyes were complicated and he lowered his voice: "Lord Gu Shen, be careful, this person is committing regicide after all..."
"Haha, Master Shi, you are too safe." Wanyan Xiyin smiled nonchalantly and patted his shoulder, "The Jurchen court is different from the Han court. We can kill people from the white mountains and black waters.
To come out, it depends on the unity of the superiors and the soldiers, not on anyone's flattery and slander, but on flattery. Having such a king in the Wu Dynasty is a sign of subjugation. Killing him with a sword will be very satisfying! Our Jin Kingdom can conquer the world, how can it be like Qianqiu?
The truth of a hundred generations. If there is an emperor of the Jin Kingdom who behaves like this in the future, it also means that our Jin Kingdom is on the verge of destruction. We should speak out loud about this truth to be on guard. If anyone makes random extensions, it’s just right, I
So I killed him with one sword to prevent these rats from disrupting the court of our Kingdom of Jin."
Although he is the creator of Jurchen characters, he has always been polite and courteous throughout his life in the army, but he is not angry and powerful when holding a sword. Even if he beats several of his own children, he can beat him. The fourth prince Wanyan Zongbi and him
There were some festivals, and I was as scared as a tiger. At this time, the two of them were talking, and there were other people around. Shi Liai, who was deeply influenced by Confucianism, advised him to be cautious. Wanyan Xiyin glanced over, and everyone was silent and didn't dare.
Looking at each other.
Wanyan Xiyin's behavior is not flamboyant at all. At this time, the Jin Dynasty court is indeed as he said, and he can speak whatever he says. Even Wu Qimai was slapped by the minister if he did something wrong.
Wanyan Xiyin was a real founding hero, and his ranking in the Jurchen court could be among the top ten. He didn't care about the straightforward words he said. But after he finished speaking, he became solemn and slightly nostalgic.
"Master Shi, do you know? The battle in the northwest of the Wu Dynasty reminded me of my experience during the uprising. In the early years, the tribe was oppressed by the Liao people. We had known that there would be a battle, so we came out of Hedian
, the Liao people raised an army of 100,000 people, but we only had more than 3,000 men in armor. The late emperor led us in a night attack, which was heroic and heroic. However, when we were in the military formation and knew that there were 100,000 people on the other side, we felt like
It’s hard for you to know…”
He paused slightly: "As far as the guard post is reached, there are 700,000 Liao people and 20,000 of our troops. To put it bluntly, it is the Jurchens who are invincible, and it is the Liao people who have caused civil strife. This and that. But we are on the battlefield.
, who is not gritting his teeth and moving forward. Talking about this kind of military strategy and that kind of military strategy, the truth is that even if there is no military strategy, we can only move forward. We have no fortune at all. If we take a step back, we will all die."
Wanyan Xiyin said these words with a calm look, but he also had the calmness after having experienced a big battle and passed through life and death: "I told everyone before that you should not underestimate the Han people. It is a pity that I value them, but the Han people do not
I have never been given a face. Now I can finally say that the Han people also have heroes. The Lord of the time is the same generation as the heroes and the world competes with them. We can be proud of them."
"Lord Gu Shen has a clear warning." Shi Liai, whose hair was mixed in black and white, nodded, and after a moment, he slowly said, "It is just a regicide. Since ancient times, it is difficult to achieve great achievements. Even if it is publicized for a while, I am afraid it will only be a flash in the pan and will not last long.
Mr. Shi felt that he might be able to live in a small corner, but if the world is competing, he might not be qualified."
Wanyan Xiyin stretched out his hand and tapped his thigh. He was silent for a moment. After a while, he laughed: "What Mr. Shi said is indeed true... Come here." He called the officials behind him, "All the gunpowder among the Han people going north this time.
Fireworks makers, no matter where they are now, I want them all."
"Yes." The man accepted the order and then went down.
Wanyan Xiyin stood up, and Shi Liai and others also stood up. After looking at the platform for a few times, he turned around and started walking down. Shi Liai followed beside him, and Xiyin turned his head sideways and whispered.
Conversation, the breeze carried the sound of conversation faintly.
"It would be unwise for the Wu Dynasty to establish a new emperor..."
"...Fame Wu...wait for next year..."
"Xiaocanghe and Zhong, Zhejia...I want to send someone..."
The appearance of his name in this conversation may mean that Ning Yi has finally begun to fall into the sight of these people in a relatively equal manner. Although the words are light and gentle, the impact that will be caused after this cannot be known at this time.
I guess. Not long after, a group of people left this barren mountain and returned to the city along the road.
Gold, Heaven will meet for four years.
Datong, Xijing, so called Yunzhong Mansion, was rapidly prospering after the Jin Dynasty attacked Wu Dynasty for the second time. It was Wanyan Zonghan's East Road Marshal's Mansion and the seat of the Privy Council. Not long ago, with Zong Wang's west
After the death of Liu Yanzong, the leader of the Privy Council, the military core of the Jin Kingdom, which was originally divided into the east and west routes, was quickly concentrated in Datong.
The large increase in slaves filled the vacant population and labor force during the war, and the concentration of nobles and merchants led to the prosperity of the city. Although this place is still an important military town, various businesses in the city have indeed prospered greatly.
In every brothel here, you can find aristocratic women from the Southern Wu Dynasty who have become prostitutes. In every shop, there are one or two slaves captured from the south. They wear nooses and have their cheeks stabbed.
, were forced to work. At the moment, it is the era when the Jurchens are truly invincible, and they have not lost their enterprising spirit. Stars and outstanding people are gathered in this city, but of course, the three religions and nine streams, the connections and transactions in the dark,
It never really stopped for a moment.
In a courtyard in the east of the city, two groups of people were meeting.
"In the past few months, people came in large numbers. It's easy to say, but recently the inspections have been stricter, and the prices are higher than before." The serious Jurchen official took the gold and silver from the other party's hand, frowned and counted them, while still talking,
"Besides, what you want is specifically for this industry. You can find it naturally next time, but... I'm afraid the price will increase again. Don't blame me for not explaining it clearly."
"Of course." The Jurchen man in fine clothes who paid the money smiled, "As long as Master Qi helps me make the fireworks business in Beijing my only one. Money is not an issue. Well, Master Qi, there is no problem with these deeds."
"Of course not. They are all official contracts, so you can see them in person."
"Master Qi said it's okay, so there's no need to read it." The man in rich clothes put Wenqi into his arms.
"I guarantee you'll be fine if you go back to Beijing from here, but don't wander around." The other party frowned, "Honestly, since I've collected the money, I don't care what you do. How do you use these piglets?
If you don't want to do something, you'll be beaten to death, and you'll have to pay the money to the government. But if you mess around on the road and get into trouble, don't get involved with me. If that guy Wu Yan hadn't introduced you, I would have
I won’t do this business with you.”
"I know, Lord Qi, don't worry. In business, once things happen, things get better the next time. It's fine this time, and I'll have something to do next time. Now is a good time, how could I not want any more piglets after I've already asked for them?"
"
"I see you are not such a person. Hey, is the fireworks business really so easy to do?"
"Shangjing is different from Xijing. A group of big-headed soldiers in Xijing know nothing but going to brothels and restaurants. People in Shangjing like to join in the fun and set off fireworks at night. There were several craftsmen from the Liao State there before, but the Khitan people
How can it be compared to the Wu Dynasty in this aspect? That’s where you can play. Look at it, I’m going to make a lot of money from this."
"It's your turn to make money."
The two sides talked, laughed, and then went to the back and took out a few Wu Dynasty "piglets": There were five Wu Dynasty craftsmen in total, and they all had tattoos on their faces. One of them didn't know who he offended.
At this time, their noses and faces were still bruised and swollen, one person's arm was broken at the elbow, and five people were standing there with chains strung together, in ragged clothes, with dull eyes, and skin and bones.
The man in rich clothes expressed his dissatisfaction with the man with a broken arm, but soon after, he still accepted the goods. He and his five subordinates escorted the five slaves out of the courtyard and towards the east gate of the city. A group of eleven people, and soon after
Encountered an interrogation.
In the afternoon, Wanyan Xiyin returned to the mansion and chatted for a while with Chen Wenjun, who was called his concubine but was actually his wife. Not long after, someone asked to see him, but he arranged to gather the gunpowder craftsman's trusted generals. Wanyan Xiyin
Without avoiding suspicion, he called people into the courtyard. After saluting Chen Wenjun, the general reported something to Wanyan Xiyin in a low voice: "There are a few strange things..."
After Wanyan Xiyin heard this, his eyes became solemn. After a moment, he waved his hand: "I know, let's look for it." The confidant general retreated. Wanyan Xiyin stood there and pondered for a moment. Chen Wenjun came over: "
Sir, what's the matter?"
"...It's okay." Wanyan Xiyin thought for a while and shook his head with a smile, "The clown... By the way, something big happened in the Wu Dynasty recently, and I haven't told you yet..."
The sunset was getting red, and in the yard planted with various flowers and trees, the world-famous general hugged his wife and talked softly. His wife occasionally laughed, and the two of them cuddled together into a silhouette of happiness in the sunset.
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At the end of July, Yanzhou City was a bustling scene.
Li Pin sat on the stone steps beside the small square, watching the cries and protests of a group of people not far away. Tie Tianying, disguised as a vendor, stood beside him and frowned: "This Ning Liheng was beaten.
What idea..."
At the end of June, the battle on Dong Zhiyuan shocked the world after spreading and fermenting for nearly a month. Li Pin originally left Xiaocanghe with a heartbroken heart. When he heard the news, his whole person also...
I was shocked beyond measure. Those who spoke in that tone in the Xiaocang River about subverting Confucianism certainly gave people the impression that they were crazy at first. However, when the Black Flag Army defeated more than 100,000 Xixia troops with 10,000 people, in such a
In a critical situation, he single-handedly regained the momentum of the northwest. No matter what this madman says or does, he cannot be ignored.
Li Pin didn't know how to defeat him, or even how to get it, but after thinking about it, he decided to come and have a look. After that, he met Tie Tianying by chance, and they came together.
After capturing Yanzhou, the Black Flag Army also seized a large amount of grain originally harvested by the Xixia Army. After that, they did strange things in Yanzhou City: they counted the household registrations of each household, and announced in these days that all names
People who are registered in the household registration can get back the quota of food per person by writing the word "Hua Xia".
Writing two words to receive food is something that has never happened in this part of the northwest. Some people are overjoyed. But similarly, many people who originally lived here were originally wealthy and were looking forward to the return of the officers and soldiers. , how can they be willing to restore their original fields, which are now only a fixed amount of food for one person? Subsequently, these large squire households elected people to try to contact and negotiate with the upper levels of the Black Flag Army. This process lasted for several days. And it's still going on.
In these days, outside Yanzhou City, the Zhejia Army recaptured Qingjian City, and the Zhongjia Army captured Yuanzhou. After Black Banner occupied Yanzhou, they stood still. After the defeat of Xixia King Li Qianshun, many troops began to return north. , Li Qianshun appeared not long after, and was already on his way back to his country. For the tribal Dangxiang clan, after experiencing such a huge defeat, the emperor disappeared for several more days. At this time, he had no choice but to go back to stabilize the situation and fight against many leaders.
However, the Gyeongju City and some other small towns that were initially captured were still under the control of the Xixia Army. Although the troops left here at this time were already troops with weak combat effectiveness, the Zhejia family strived to be safe and cultivate the family. With no more strength, it is still not easy to conquer Gyeongju.
Everyone is also watching the actions of the Black Flag Army at this moment. If this army really attacks Qingzhou and shows its previous invincible combat power and those new firearms, it will be impossible to destroy these Xixia troops. It's difficult. And if there can be another war of this scale, it will be easier for the surrounding forces to see clearly the true strength of the Black Flag Army.
The Xixia envoy whose Han name was Lin Houxuan was waiting in the courtyard. Soon after, someone came over and invited him in, and he once again saw the original regicide in Xiaocang River.
The leader of the Black Flag Army, who looked quite young, was writing on the desk. Lin Houxuan glanced at it. The sentence vaguely read, "Brothers are here to survive all the twists and turns, and smile when we meet again." The rest of it has not been finished yet, and it is not clear whether it is for Who wrote the inscription? When Lin Houxuan bowed his hands in greeting, the other party raised his head, put down his brush, and then came over with a smile.
"Haha, Brother Lin, we meet again, no need to be polite, please take a seat."
"I've met Mr. Ning."
"I told you there's no need to be polite. Sit down and I'll make you tea."
Ning Yi refused to sit down, so Lin Houxuan remained standing. Soon after, Ning Yi simply made two cups of hot tea, sat down and waved, and the other party sat down next to him.
"I won't beat around the bush." Ning Yi sat down and said, "In the past few months, some misunderstandings and unpleasant things have happened. Now both of us are having a hard time. Under such circumstances, Brother Lin I'm very happy to be able to come."
Lin Houxuan was silent for a moment: "The Chinese army is awesome, Lin admires it."
"But I have some immature views on these misunderstandings. Brother Lin, do you want to hear it?"
"……Appreciate further details."
"I think this is all your fault."
"..."
Hearing Ning Yi's words, Lin Houxuan frowned and blinked. Probably because he didn't know how to express his expression, Ning Yi put down the tea cup in his hand.
"It's like this. Our Huaxia Army has never wanted to fight, but only wants to do business. Before you came to Xiaocanghe, our people had been contacting outside and also contacted you Xixia people. As soon as you came here, let We surrender, and I tell you that Chinese people will not vote to foreign countries. This is a principle. We will not vote to foreign countries, but we can cooperate. You are too overbearing. You insist on blocking us and contact the Jurchens. What do you think we can do? We beg. What we want is peaceful coexistence. We never wanted to fight. In the end, it ended up like this..."
Ning Yi's words were calm, but after speaking, his eyes began to become serious and cold: "But fortunately, what we all pursue is peace, and everything can be discussed."
(To be continued.)
ps: Well, this chapter has 6,000 words! The title is great^_^