Chapter 371 Inferior Fire Gun, Thoughts Against Japan
The envoys from various countries were silent.
They had to consider the consequences of offending Datang.
The Tang Dynasty, which had fire cannons, destroyed Tuyuhun with only 40,000 fire cannons. It was fully capable of starting a war with other countries.
"So, we have to buy it, right?"
Lu Dongzan said with a calm face.
Tubo has a high terrain since ancient times and has never worried about invasion from the Central Plains.
After Songtsen Gampo unified the plateau, Tibet had plans to invade the Tang Dynasty.
But before the plan was implemented, weapons as powerful as fire guns appeared in the Tang Dynasty.
Tubo personally experienced the power of fire cannons and knew that fire cannons were necessary to resist the Tang Dynasty.
In the end, everyone discussed and came up with the decision to buy Datang's fire gun.
Not long after, everyone made an appointment to meet Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan booked a private room on the fifth floor of the first-class building in the name of the emperor.
From here, Chang'an City is bustling with traffic and bustling, and you can have a panoramic view.
Representatives from various countries still saw the Tang Dynasty in such a comprehensive way, and couldn't help but feel yearning in their hearts.
This is the first time they have seen such a bustling scene, and they have never seen it in their own country.
"Is it lively?"
"This is Chang'an City, a place that many of you covet."
Fang Yuan sat down, drank wine and ate meat slowly.
It goes without saying that the ambitions of various countries are known, and there is no need to hide them.
Now, if I say it, I can still shock them and attack their ideas.
"Master Fang is joking, how dare we peek into Chang'an City."
"That's right, there are millions of lions in the Tang Dynasty. We can't even think about it."
"Yes, the Tang Dynasty has left us far behind now, and we are still worried that the Tang Dynasty will attack us."
The envoys from various countries withdrew their gazes and returned to their seats.
Everyone sat together, and the food and wine for the reception were already placed in front of them.
"Have you all thought about it?"
Fang Yuan said calmly.
"Master Fang, we have always wanted to buy fire guns."
"But we don't have that much money, so just buy part of it."
Lu Dongzan spoke on behalf of the envoys from various countries.
Fire guns of the Tang Dynasty were too expensive and they couldn't buy so many.
So we all agreed that I would buy a few hundred and study them carefully when I get back.
"Sorry, the minimum is two thousand. We won't buy it if it's too low. We won't make any money."
Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and said.
Just kidding, it’s rare to find 14,000 low-quality fire guns, how can you not sell them all?
"Minimum two thousand?!"
"Master Fang, we don't have that much money."
Lu Dongzan and others were greatly embarrassed.
There is too much money and their country cannot afford it.
And I didn’t buy that much, it was a waste of money.
Because two thousand fire cannons could not be used to defend the Tang Dynasty, nor could they be used to attack neighboring countries.
"It doesn't matter, you can borrow it from Huaxia Bank."
"You are all envoys from various countries, just sign your names."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
It’s just money, nothing to borrow.
For Datang, there is no need to worry about these countries not repaying the money they borrowed.
If they don't return, they will be killed directly by the army, and the fire gun army will sweep across their country.
"Master Fang, we really don't need so many firecrackers. Two to three hundred are enough."
Messenger Xue Yantuo said sarcastically.
Envoys from other countries also nodded and were unwilling to borrow money from Datang.
Once the money is borrowed, it will be controlled by Datang from now on, and it will be difficult to be stable until the money is repaid.
"Sorry, no."
Fang Yuan shook his head and said firmly.
"I, we need to contact the king."
The envoys from various countries looked ugly, and in the end they could only delay for time.
The asking price is too high, they can't decide, and they don't want to make such a decision.
If they sign a loan with Datang without domestic consent, they will be blamed for anything that happens in the future.
"Whatever."
Fang Yuan said calmly.
Next, Fang Yuan continued to eat.
None of them left, and they left only after finishing their meal.
During this period, they asked Fang Yuan about the loan interest, time, etc.
Several days passed, and the envoys from various countries met with Fang Yuan again and agreed with Fang Yuan's opinion.
Yes, news came from their country that they agreed to purchase two thousand fire guns, but they only gave 10% and borrowed the remaining 90%.
Fang Yuan naturally has no objection to this.
And take them to the institute to see the firecrackers prepared for them.
Seeing the warehouse full of firecrackers, the dissatisfaction of the envoys from various countries disappeared a lot, and their eyes brightened.
The envoys from various countries stroked the fire gun one by one, feeling the coldness coming from the fire gun, and their bodies trembled slightly with excitement.
This is a firecracker!
A murderous firecracker!
But soon, someone discovered something was wrong.
"Master Fang, why is this firecracker rusty?"
The Japanese envoys first discovered it.
He carefully observed the firecrackers in the box and discovered the differences.
When everyone heard this, they all looked at the firecracker in the hand of the Japanese envoy, and then looked at Fang Yuan, asking Fang Yuan for an explanation.
"Some firecrackers have been stored for a long time, so there are slight rust spots."
Fang Yuan looked at Huo Gun and explained.
Everyone suddenly realized and agreed with this statement.
It is normal for ironware to develop rust spots after being stored for a long time.
"Here, why does my fire gun feel like it's going to fall apart?"
"I also have some problems with this one. It makes noises when shaken."
"This is the same for me. It feels obviously different than others. Isn't it an inferior product?"
Soon, envoys from various countries found some defective products in the box.
Instantly, several people had bad thoughts in their minds, that is, these firecrackers were defective products.
"You can't say that."
"There may be some minor problems among them, but they can be used normally."
"Also, to be honest, these are all the fire guns of the Tang Dynasty. I have no intention of fooling you."
Fang Yuan sighed and said.
"Then, can it be tested?"
Everyone listened with half-belief and half-doubt.
I have never used a fire gun personally. I only know that the fire gun is very lethal, but I don’t know what the fire gun is like.
Maybe it's really what Fang Yuan said, maybe it's like this.
But whether it is or not, you can know by testing.
"Natural!"
"Go and invite the giant to come over."
Fang Yuan nodded and said.
Let the entourage invite the giant to come over.
Juzi can adjust the gun to ensure that the first shot will not explode.
Soon, everyone moved to the shooting range, and the firecrackers were also moved there.
Not long after, Juzi came over with seven or eight people.
"Everyone, please choose some tests."
Fang Yuan invited.
Let Lu Dongzan, Gao Tianzhi and the others choose fire guns.
When the envoys from various countries saw this, they were not polite and specially picked out the firecrackers that looked questionable.
But they didn't go overboard, they just selected more than thirty to spend. After all, Juzi and others only had nine.
Soon, the giant began to load lead bullets from the lead bullets on the side and adjust the firecracker.
It was the first time for the envoys from various countries to watch it, and they all watched it carefully to learn something.
"Do you want to conduct experiments, or do you want to conduct experiments on my people?"
The giant looked at the envoys from various countries and said.
"Let's do it!"
Lu Dongzan and others looked at each other and smiled, and finally stood up.
"Bang, bang, bang"
A sound of firecrackers sounded.
The envoys from various countries were surprised to find that the shields above them were smashed.
If it is a bow and arrow, the most it will do is hit the shield.
Obviously, fire guns are countless times more powerful than bows and arrows, and their power is also countless times more powerful.
Holding the fire blunderbuss, the envoys from various countries felt their blood boiling all over, as if they had become omnipotent.
After trying two more shots, the envoys from various countries forgot about the problem they just discovered.
It doesn't matter if there are minor problems, as long as it really works.
"Everyone, since there is no problem, let's sign the contract!"
Fang Yuan chuckled.
Ask someone to bring in pen, ink, paper and inkstone and write down the loan agreement.
The envoys from various countries no longer hesitated. Although they were still distressed, they all signed their names.
Cooperation achieved.
Looking at the seven loan agreements, Fang Yuan smiled with satisfaction.
Although I only received 10% of the money, the contract period was to pay it off within two years.
Judging from the condition of these low-quality firecrackers, they probably won't be able to imitate them in two years.
If the money is not paid back then, the Fire Gun Army will sweep across their country and get more money.
Even if they imitate fire guns, new weapons will appear in the Tang Dynasty, so there is no need to worry.
"Farewell!"
"Master Fang, thank you."
"Master Fang, we will leave Chang'an City soon."
The envoys from various countries took the fire guns they purchased, said goodbye to Fang Yuan and left.
Among them, the Japanese envoy was the last to leave, and he stopped when he reached the entrance of the institute.
"Master Fang, can we have a chat?"
The Japanese envoy spoke with a flattering look.
"This way please."
Fang Yuan frowned slightly, but did not refuse.
He doesn’t like Japanese people, but it’s okay to have a chat.
Soon, Fang Yuan took the Japanese envoy to another place.
During this period, Fang Yuan learned that this Japanese envoy was named Yamamoto Yohji.
"Master Fang, I from Japan would like to buy some more fire guns, better fire guns."
Yohji Yamamoto said with a flattering smile.
Saying that, he took out a small box from his arms and pushed it towards Fang Yuan.
He thought that although Fang Yuan controlled the fire gun, he could not take charge of the fire gun business.
So give Fang Yuan some benefits and let him sell some fire guns to himself.
"How much?"
Fang Yuan was a little surprised.
Japan is a small country, and it can be said to be the smallest country among other countries.
Such a small country actually wants to buy more firecrackers. What do you want?
"Let's do that again with eight thousand people."
Yamamoto Yohji said sarcastically.
"Why do you need so much?"
Fang Yuan's eyes suddenly darkened.
There is only one possibility to get so many muskets, and that is to fight.
Is Japan going to war against its neighboring countries, or against some other country?
"Lord Fang, you don't know something. Baekje has gone too far to bully others. It killed, burned, and looted fishermen from Japan. We, Japan, are suffering from their past."
"Now the fire gun has appeared, and the nectar has fallen from the sky, giving me hope that Japan will escape the plunder of Baekje. Please Sir Fang, please buy my fire gun!"
Yamamoto Yohji choked and said.
Tears squeezed out of the corners of my eyes, looking very aggrieved.
"Eight thousand guns, does Japan have that much money?"
Fang Yuan sneered.
Baekje is stronger than Japan, but not as Yohji Yamamoto said.
On the contrary, the Japanese emperor was ambitious and often stared at Baekje to cause trouble.
Asking for eight thousand more muskets must not be to get rid of Baekje's plunder, but it would be like annexing Baekje.
I know that there are also surrounding Silla, Goguryeo, etc.
"Can't I borrow it?"
"I Japan will definitely give it to you."
Yamamoto Yohji said sarcastically.
Japan and the others will definitely not be able to get that much money at once.
But Huaxia Bank can borrow, so just borrow from Huaxia Bank. Anyway, when you become stronger, you won’t pay it back again.
"The previous two thousand can be borrowed."
"You can't borrow the eight thousand and one cents you buy again!"
Fang Yuan shook his head and said.
I’m giving you Japan for free, you’re thinking well.
With ten thousand fire muskets, it would be difficult for the Tang Dynasty to attack Japan by taking advantage of its proximity to the sea.
"This, this accommodation?"
Yamamoto Yohji once again took out a small box from his arms and pushed it in front of Fang Yuan.
The box is about the same size as the one just now. It doesn’t look special, but it looks simple.
"The number is too large, I can't be accommodating, and I can't make the decision."
"But I have an idea. I wonder if you want to hear it?"
Fang Yuan shook his head and refused.
But a thought suddenly flashed through my mind, asking the other party if he wanted to listen.
"You said."
Yohji Yamamoto has some regrets.
Indeed, Fang Yuan should not be able to make the decision, after all, there are so many fire blunderbuss.
I regret that I gave away such a precious thing. I really regret it.
"I can't sell it, but I can borrow it!"
"Not only can you borrow firecrackers, but you can also borrow people!"
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
Japan probably wants to destroy Baekje and annex it.
Then Datang could take advantage of this opportunity and destroy Japan as well.
Japan has not yet settled the matter of bewitching high-level officials of the Tang Dynasty.
"Is this true?!"
Yamamoto Yohji's eyes lit up and he said excitedly.
If the manpower and material resources of the Tang Dynasty can be used to destroy Baekje and Silla, it will definitely be a great good thing for Japan.
Finally, if we cooperate with Goguryeo, the Tang Dynasty will definitely not dare to attack Japan or Goguryeo.
"Seriously!"
"As long as you provide food, there will be compensation for the soldiers."
Fang Yuan nodded.
"Thank you, Mr. Fang, thank you, Mr. Fang!"
"How about I write back to the Emperor right away to confirm the time?"
Yohji Yamamoto stood up excitedly.
He wanted to spread the news back to China as soon as possible.
With Fang Yuan's help, Japan will usher in a new era.
"Okay."
"I also went into the palace to explain to the emperor."
Fang Yuan also stood up.
After parting ways with Yamamoto Yohji, Fang Yuan entered the palace.
"10%, it's a little less after all."
"But we are not at a loss. As long as they don't pay back, we have an excuse to attack them."
Li Shimin chuckled.
In the short term, Datang did not make any profit, but suffered a bit of a loss.
Zooming in on the timeline for two years, Datang still made two years of profits.
If any country does not repay the money after two years, Datang will use it as an import to attack them.
In two years, the Tang Dynasty must have cultivated its health and had enough food and grass.
"Japan also wants to buy another eight thousand fire guns. I think he wants to start a war with neighboring countries."
"I didn't agree, but I said I could lend him the blunderbuss and the person"
Fang Yuan told Yamamoto Yohji that he wanted to buy another fire gun and his own guess.
"The possibility is very high."
"After you make an appointment, tell me that I support your idea."
Li Shimin pondered for a moment and said.
What Datang lacks most now is food. There is no food to support the war.
It would be the best thing if Japan could provide food to Datang to "help" him with things.
Help Japan to kill two birds with one stone.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Fang Yuan was grateful to Li Shimin for his trust.
After leaving the palace, someone brought news to Yohji Yamamoto and expressed that he looked forward to good news from him.