Sporadic sound of firecrackers came from outside the palace, and the New Year was getting closer.
Sitting on the couch at the entrance of the palace, Su Lu opened his eyes and looked at the heavy snow in the sky, feeling quite depressed.
The snow is getting heavier and heavier. There will be another white disaster in the Northland this year. The stone rail lines also need to be connected, and grain and grass must be transported to various places as soon as possible.
Listening to the rumbling sound of firecrackers, Su Lu was a little annoyed. He couldn't make gunpowder, but he could make firecrackers. It was really annoying.
We still need to urge the Ordnance Department to conduct gunpowder experiments. Since internal power can be used to control machinery, the raw materials and proportions of gunpowder in this world must be very different from the original world.
Lin Gang walked to the couch and lowered his voice and said:
"Your Majesty, the brothers in the navy have withdrawn. According to your instructions, I have held a banquet in the palace and invited them all over."
Su Lu nodded, these are all good men who are loyal to their country, and they are their own meal.
"You go and entertain them, I'll be there later."
Wrapped in brocade fur, Su Lu spoke lazily.
There are still many shortcomings in the naval army when it is first established. Although Su Ping is capable, the new military branch is very different from the infantry army. It is normal that there is no one to guide it, so it is normal that it cannot cope with it.
Besides, I also have to think of ways to come up with some new tactics and military formation cards, and teach these military formations. Only with a complete military formation and cards can the maximum power of the battle formation be unleashed.
Not long after Lin Gang left, Li Qing came back from the next court.
"The Ministry of Revenue promised to build four new stern warships and allocated half of the construction silver in advance. Your method is really useful."
Li Qing lay down next to Su Lu on the recliner and hugged Su Lu sideways.
Su Lu squinted his eyes and sounded tired.
"Yes, people's hearts are made of flesh. Although Zhou Yuan is a bit stingy, he is also a loyal minister who fulfills his duties. What's more, he has also served in the army and witnessed countless battles. When questioned by the soldiers in person, he also wants to save some face."
Li Qing sighed:
"Although the problem of shipbuilding has been solved, there are still many things to do. At Jiameng Pass in the far west, the Taixi people don't know what medicine they took wrong, and they have not said anything about it. They have even arrived outside Jiameng Pass several times."
"The envoys from Taixi have delivered letters of credence to Jiameng Pass several times, asking us not to attack the Tang State, otherwise we will destroy the barbarian tribes and completely wipe out our Han vassal Xiaolun Gongbu."
Su Lu sneered:
"Then let them attack. The Westerners are used to being arrogant. They really don't know how much they are worth. They are making progress, and so are we. If there is a dispute, they can't get over it."
Li Qing was a little confused. He sat up and looked at Su Lu:
"But they have powerful crossbows, and they can destroy Jiameng Pass with just one blow. If Jiameng Pass is broken, our door to the Western Region will be opened. The Western Region, which has only recovered after several years of recuperation, will be covered by war again.
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A female official came in from the door of the palace and reported to the two of them:
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the banquet has begun. Captain Lin Gang has asked me to come and report."
Li Qing stood up and pulled Su Lu up:
"Let's go, this is a celebration banquet, we show up to make them feel that their hard work is worth it."
Su Lu stood up, let Chang Ning put a brocade robe on himself, sighed and said:
"As I get older, my health is getting worse and worse. I don't know if Wangjiang and his party will be able to come back in full health this time."
Li Qing, who was walking towards the door of the palace, trembled when he heard this, then turned around and looked at Su Lu, his face pale:
"But I feel unwell, please come and call the imperial doctor."
Su Lu waved his hand, "No, I just feel tired. It may be because I haven't exercised for a long time. You don't have to worry."
"Let's go, even if we see the imperial doctor, there is no rush at this moment."
The two of them left the palace together and went to the Wuying Hall, where banquets were held for military commanders and nobles.
Su Lu encouraged the lieutenants who were having a meal and a drink, and then ordered a few old men from the imperial guards to come out and order them to accompany them. He must let the lieutenants drink and chat and stay drunk in Wuying Hall tonight.
Looking at the backs of His Majesty and the Prince, Han Ergou was the most excited.
He was born in poverty. In his early years, he worked as a herdsman for the landlord's family, but he was still very hungry. At the age of twelve, he came out to make a living. In order to make money, he worked as a waiter for a security bureau and a waiter in a restaurant. However, the most he did was to work for the government.
Be a civilian husband.
When he joined the Guards, Han Ergou could have a full meal. Later, he was promoted to a military rank, and his career and military honors became higher and higher, and his life became better.
To praise the Qinzheng Palace today and scold the six ministers in front of His Majesty is to be regarded as honoring the lintel.
Not only did the prince entertain me for a banquet, he also stayed at Wuying Hall. This was a great honor. The grievances felt during the Wangjiang naval battle were gone. It was all for your majesty, for the prince, and for the Han Dynasty.
Duan Xiu stretched out the wine cup and said, "Come on, Old Han, drink. This royal wine is really strong and delicious."
Han Ergou drank all the imperial wine in the wine cup in one gulp, thinking that Old Duan was really ignorant. This imperial wine was good, but the commander-in-chief also had a lot of good wine hidden there. He had secretly drank it several times, and the taste was worse than this imperial wine.
Not much.
"It's worth it, our life is worth it."
Duan Xiu drank wine and yelled.
Lu Zhan next to him pushed Duan Xiu down on his seat, holding a wine cup in his hand, and said loudly:
"Everyone, let us drink this cup to the full and wish the prince and your majesty good health and may our country of Han be prosperous for generations to come."
All the captains raised their glasses.
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When Han Ergou woke up from a hangover, the oil lamp in the room was bright.
Lifting the quilt, Han Ergou wanted to sit up.
I only remember that Prince Wuyingdian had a banquet yesterday, and after drinking a large glass of wine, I didn’t know anything else.
"General, please have a cup of sobering soup."
A female official in a lake green dress was holding a tea cup in her hand, squatting on the bedside, and speaking softly.
Old Han Ergou blushed and hurriedly picked up the tea cup.
"Get up, big sister, I'm not a noble person, there's no need for me to be like this."
The female officer smiled and took the empty tea cup: "Your Majesty, the general is a noble person. Our country of Han is strong and the imperial court is so powerful that it is because there are men like the general and your robes who sacrifice their lives and blood for the country of Han."
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"A general is a noble man, no less noble than the six ministers."
Han Ergou felt a warm current flowing through his heart, and his whole body was warm.
"General, you are in a hurry. Please come this way."
The female officer noticed Han Ergou's embarrassment and led him to the small room on the side of the bed, where he saw the urinal.
After Han Ergou relieved himself, he thought about putting on his robe and preparing to leave.
The female officer came over with a brand new lake green robe in her hand, "General, please wear this one. That one is stained with vomit and is quite dirty. Wait for me to wash it later and then send it to the general."
Han Ergou was immediately at a loss, "How embarrassing, how embarrassing, I'll just wear the original one."
Lin Gang's voice sounded outside:
"Why, Han Ergou, who dares to drive a burning fire boat towards the enemy's formation, is actually afraid of the female officials in the palace."
Entering the palace, Lin Gang looked at Han Ergou with a smile.
"Okay, Old Han, just put it on. This is Ms. Lin's wish. If you are grateful, you can kill a few more enemies later."
Han Ergou glanced at Ms. Lin, his features were picturesque and his eyes were shining.