"No... to be precise, it's for forging new materials for armor..."
Kou Ji said with a smile.
Zhu Neng chuckled and said, "I knew it...you don't want to suffer any losses, so how could you do such a thing that would harm yourself and benefit others?"
Kou Ji stared at Zhu Neng and smiled: "Uncle Zhu... you just said you would help me..."
"Must help!"
Zhu Neng patted his chest and shouted, then lowered his voice, moved closer to Kou Ji, and whispered: "I'll look back and go to the military camp outside the city to give some pointers to the little boys of the Tiger Character Army.
I will secretly dispatch hundreds of elite soldiers to you and ask them to go out into battle disguised as soldiers of the Tiger Character Army.
Even if we can’t win by then, we won’t lose too badly.”
Kou Ji raised his eyebrows and looked at Zhu Neng, and said sheepishly: "Uncle Zhu, isn't this a bit bad? The Tiger Army is trying to gain fame by stepping on the Dragon God's two guards, and you are one of the Dragon God's two guards.
Commander."
Zhu Neng said nonchalantly: "What's the point? I've long wanted to take the Dragon God's second guard out to practice, but I've never been able to find the opportunity. Now that I have the opportunity, how could I miss it.
As long as you can drag the Dragon God Guards out for a fight, train them, and lose a little face, it's nothing.
Besides, we, the military ministers, all gained our face on the battlefield.
During the competition, losing some words is nothing."
Kou Ji bowed to Zhu Neng and said, "Then my nephew will thank Uncle Zhu first."
Zhu Neng laughed loudly and said: "I don't need to say those polite words."
Kou Ji nodded and said with a smile: "Uncle Zhu is right."
Zhu Neng's smile became even brighter, and he added: "By the way, I know you are a greedy kid. You have got some good things recently. Do you want to go to my house and try them?"
Hearing this, Kou Ji licked the corner of his mouth, laughed in a low voice and asked: "Big insect, or blind bear?"
Zhu Neng said grandly: "Big insects, blind bears, those are ordinary things. If you like to eat them, just send someone to the house to get them later. The things we got this time are different."
Zhu Neng looked at Kou Ji and laughed in a low voice: "Have you ever heard of the ancient iron-eating beast? It is said to be the mount of the ancient demon god Chi You."
Hearing this, Kou Ji had some bad premonitions in his heart, but he couldn't control his greed. Under Zhu Neng's temptation, he followed him to Zhu's Mansion.
After arriving at Zhu Mansion.
Zhu Neng took him to see the legendary ancient iron-eating beast, the mount of the ancient demon god Chi You.
After Kou Ji saw the beast in the cage, the corner of his mouth twitched and said: "This... iron-eating beast, the devil's mount?"
"hold head high!"
Zhu Neng responded naturally.
Then, he pointed at the beast in the cage and said carelessly: "It has been a long time since this thing was brought to the house. It's just that the cook in the house didn't know how to cut it, so he kept it locked.
Now after thinking about it for a few days, I have managed to figure out some ways.
I invited you over today, and I just happened to kill it and drink it."
Koji stared at the beast in the cage with a strange look on his face.
Kou Ji was very familiar with that chubby, round, black and white, naive look.
What kind of ancient iron-eating beast, the mount of the ancient demon god Chi You, Kou Ji didn't know.
Kou Ji only knew that this beast made a living by acting cute and hugging its thighs.
'I really want to raise...'
'Eat...'
'This is a national treasure...'
"In the Song Dynasty, you are the national treasure, it is not, it is food..."
‘I can’t keep my mouth shut…’
'Don't you want to smell it all the time?'
The two villains were fighting crazily in Kou Ji's heart.
Kou Ji stared at the big black and white guy in the cage, hesitated for a long time, and whispered: "How about... cut off the legs and try it?"
Kou Ji's whisper was heard by Zhu Neng. Zhu Neng said in a daze: "Xiannie, why don't you cut off the legs and try them? Do you want to eat them raw?"
Without waiting for Kou Ji to speak, Zhu Neng's eyes fell on the cage, stroking the beard on his chin, and said in a deep voice: "It should be good to eat it raw. Cut it into slices and dip it in some incense..."
Zhu Neng withdrew his gaze and laughed at Kou Ji: "Xiannie, you still know how to eat it...why didn't I think of making it into steamed pork?"
"Here comes someone!"
"Take this thing down, cut one leg into pieces, and stew the rest."
"..."
Zhu Neng ordered loudly.
after all.
The big guy in the cage still couldn't be stewed.
Kou Ji asked Zhu Neng to get it.
The moment the cage was opened, a small figure crawled out from under the big guy.
It was not until this moment that Zhu Neng and Kou Ji discovered that there were two beasts in the cage.
The big one seems to be afraid that the small one will be hurt, so it protects it under its body.
In an instant, Zhu Neng also lost the desire to eat it.
Zhu Neng has eaten countless wild beasts in his life, but when he sees the love of licking calves in wild beasts, he always becomes soft-hearted.
The person who captured two wild beasts, one big and one small, should have tortured them a lot.
So when they see people, they always have some fear.
As soon as the older one opened the cage, he yelled at Zhu Neng and others in horror.
The guards of the Zhu Mansion almost killed it on the spot.
The younger ones are hiding everywhere for fear of being caught.
Until Kou Ji caused harm to the bamboo forest in Zhu's mansion and got some bamboo for the little one to eat.
Only then did Xiao Xiao's mood stabilize, and then he hugged Kou Ji's thigh and refused to let go.
Kou Ji let it hold him, and accompanied Zhu Neng to eat a meal of stewed bear paws at Zhu's house, before returning to Kou's house with two beasts, one big and one small.
The next few days.
Kou Ji helped the two beasts find a place to live in their house.
The little one is a bit clingy.
It seems that he knows that Kou Ji will not hurt it and will give it delicious food, so he always hugs Kou Ji wherever he goes.
Fortunately, Xiang Yan also likes the little guy a little bit.
Otherwise, it might be labeled as competing for favor and sent to the dining table.
Zhu Neng fulfilled his promise. Not only did he secretly run out of the city to give guidance to the Tiger Character Army after leaving work every day, but he also secretly arranged for some people to join the Tiger Character Army quietly.
In a blink of an eye, it’s the eighth day of the Lunar New Year.
Each ministry, department, and government office officially opened its office.
Kou Ji forcefully pulled the clingy little guy off his lap, put on court clothes, and rushed to the palace to attend court.
Rumors about the military heroes taking a walk have gained some momentum.
When we go to court today, the warriors will definitely launch an attack.
Of course Kou Ji can't miss it.
Arrive at the palace.
On the Chui Gong Hall.
Chen Lin announced that after going to court.
The minister of civil and military affairs bowed and respectfully invited Zhao Zhen and Kou Zhun to sit down.
Then, under the chairmanship of Kou Zhun, the government affairs for one year were arranged.
After all the government affairs arrangements are completed.
Gao Chugong straightened his clothes, held the imperial hut in his arms, and walked out of the class, saying: "I would like to report to the official family. I have my own intention to report."
Zhao Zhen sat on the dragon chair and said calmly: "Speak!"
A high-ranking official said respectfully: "I have informed the officials that the emperor's troops entered Bianjing on New Year's Eve, which caused panic among the people of Bianjing. After being appeased by the imperial court, the common people realized that they were the powerful soldiers of the imperial court.
Nowadays, everyone in Bianjing City praises the emperor and his army.
He said that the emperor's own army was better than all the soldiers and horses of the Song Dynasty.
The officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army were a little confused after hearing this.
Now, several officers and soldiers of the Forbidden Army have petitioned to compete with the Emperor's own army in the military academy."
Having said this, Gao Chugong did not continue.
But after he finished speaking, a military official stood up and said loudly: "I am reporting to the officials to allow the emperor's personal troops and the soldiers of the imperial army to compete with each other in order to calm the minds of the troops."
Later, other military ministers also stood up and petitioned to let the emperor's personal army and the imperial army compete with each other.
The most exaggerated one belongs to Zhu Neng.
Although Zhu Nengren could not go to court, the memorial was delivered to Zhao Zhen a few days ago.
Zhu Nengyan said that the emperor's own army, the Tiger-Charactered Army, became famous in Bianjing City, which made the officers and soldiers of the Dragon God's Second Guards' Imperial Army excited, and they all clamored for a showdown with the Tiger-Charactered Army.
He told Zhao Zhen in obscure words.
If Zhao Zhen does not allow the emperor's own army, the Tiger Army, to compete with the Dragon God's Second Guards Imperial Guards for a showdown, I am afraid that the Dragon God Second Guards Imperial Guards will be depressed and uneasy, and there will be a roar in the camp.
Zhao Zhen and Kou Zhun naturally would not believe Zhu Neng's nonsense.
However, the attitude expressed by Zhu Neng on behalf of the Dragon God Erwei cannot be ignored.
Just as Zhu Neng said.
After the civil servants saw the military ministers collectively petitioning for a showdown between the Tiger Character Army and the Forbidden Army soldiers, they also got involved.
Wang Qinruo, Li Zhen and others came out one after another to ask the soldiers of the Tiger Character Army and the Forbidden Army to compete against each other.
Zhao Zhen frowned.
He is not stupid, so why can't he see the deep meaning behind the invitation from the civil and military ministers in the court to ask the soldiers of the Tiger Character Army and the Forbidden Army to compete with each other?
Obviously, this is to step the Tiger Character Army into the mud.
Zhao Zhen had high hopes for the Tiger Character Army. He also hoped that the Tiger Character Army would dominate the battlefield in the future and help him gain face.
Zhao Zhen looked at Kou Ji subconsciously.
Kou Ji left work with a solemn expression, gritted his teeth and said: "Guan family, since the Forbidden Army wants to compete with my Tiger Character Army, then our Tiger Character Army will definitely not refuse. Our Tiger Character Army can lose, but we will never
Will be timid!"
Kou Jin looked like he had been wronged a lot.
However, Zhao Zhen was stunned when he heard what he said.
Zhao Zhen couldn't help but think...
Is this meant to deceive people?
If Kou Ji was not willing to let the soldiers of the Tiger Character Army and the Forbidden Army compete with each other, he would never agree to this matter.
Through Kou Ji's words, Zhao Zhen guessed what Kou Ji was thinking.
Suddenly, his frown relaxed slightly, and he turned sideways and asked Kou Zhun, "What do you think, Grand Master?"
Kou Zhun knew Kou Ji's plan, so it was impossible to stop him. When faced with Zhao Zhen's questions, Kou Zhun said lightly: "Then let's compare... It happens that the envoys from various countries have not returned yet, so we can also let them see it.
See the advantages of our Song Dynasty's military armor.
Let’s shock all the young people and let them know how to fear me, the Great Song Dynasty.”
With Kou Zhun's words, the matter was settled.
After the dispersion of the dynasty.
The military ministers glanced at Kou Ji with mocking eyes and walked straight out of the Chui Gong Hall.
Kou Ji stared at them with an ugly expression.
It wasn't until the military officials dispersed that a smile appeared on his face.
"The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the officials ask you to wait in the side hall."
Chen Lin appeared next to Kou Ji unknowingly and said something in a subtle way.
Kou Ji shook his sleeves and said calmly: "Lead the way..."
Chen Lin glared at Kou Ji and led him to the side hall.
In the side hall.
Ambergris is burning, and green smoke is curling up.
The entire side hall was filled with a faint fragrance.
After Kou Ji entered the palace, Zhao Zhen hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Are you planning something again?"
Kou Ji cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Of course it helps the Tiger Army become famous, and by the way, it helps our forging iron workshop become famous."
Zhao Zhen dragged Kou Ji to sit down in the hall and said anxiously: "Tell me quickly..."
After Kou Ji sat down, he explained his plan to Zhao Zhen in detail.
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said with a surprised look on his face: "According to your statement, can our Tiger Character Army win?"
Kou Ji nodded and smiled: "Even if you can't win, you won't lose."
Zhao Zhen said with a strange expression: "Isn't Zhu Neng's approach a bit..."
Zhao Zhen wanted to say that Zhu Neng's behavior was a bit shameless.
But Zhu Neng was obviously helping him and Kou Ji, so how could he call him shameless?
Kou Ji said with a smile: "This just shows that Zhu Neng is loyal to you as an official."
Zhao Zhen nodded thoughtfully.
Although Zhu Neng's approach was a bit shameless.
But once it's done, it's a matter of killing three birds with one stone.
Not only did he help Zhao Zhen retain the Tiger Army, but he also helped the blacksmithing workshop become famous.
More importantly, you can also take the Dragon God's two guards, who have become so rotten that they cannot be seen, out for some training.
This allowed the Dragon God Second Guards to regain several percent of their combat effectiveness.
It will not continue to rot and become a big moth in the imperial court.
Zhao Zhen pondered for a long time and said to Kou Ji: "I will definitely use loyal ministers like Zhu Aiqing in the future."
Kou Ji rolled his eyes and said, "You should tell General Zhu yourself this. What's the use of telling me?"
Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "That's right... If Zhu Aiqing can take the Dragon God's two guards out to practice and win a few battles, I will definitely praise him."
After laughing, Zhao Zhen said to Kou Ji again: "By the way, when did I get another forging iron workshop under my name?"
Kou Ji stared at Zhao Zhen and asked: "The new iron developed by the forging iron workshop is better than the iron, but the price is lower than the iron. The forged iron can help the Song Dynasty's armaments to a higher level, and it can also
Help the officials to squeeze out those corrupt officials and profiteers who make profits from iron materials.
More importantly, it can help officials earn a large amount of money and enrich the national treasury and internal treasury.
Don’t the officials like it?”
Zhao Zhen was stunned for a moment and said in surprise: "There are so many benefits..."
Kou Ji smiled calmly and said: "Prying is not allowed in the forging iron workshop, but you are the big owner of the iron forging workshop. If you want to know what is going on inside, you can naturally send someone to investigate.
Whether it is really what I said, you will know at a glance."
Zhao Zhen nodded and smiled: "If that's the case, then I will naturally like it."
Kou Ji nodded, chatted with Zhao Zhen about some interesting things outside the palace during the Chinese New Year, and left the palace.
After Kou Ji left.
Chen Lin walked up to Zhao Zhen with small steps and whispered: "Guan family, since Kou Ji is willing to give you the largest share of the forging iron workshop, I am afraid that the forging iron workshop is not less important than Jiaozi Pu.
I believe you, the official, are well aware of how profitable Jiaozipu is.
After a few months of saving, it has reached close to 1.5% of the Song Dynasty's tax burden.
The savings will only increase in the future.
Over time, it will inevitably become an important part of the court.
I'm afraid the same is true for the forging iron workshop..."
Zhao Zhen put away his smile, stared at Chen Lin, and sighed: "Chen Lin... are you reminding me to be careful about Kou Ji?"
Chen Lin nodded without hesitation.
This was not the first time that he reminded Zhao Zhen to guard against Kou Ji.
So there is no need to hide it.
Even though Kou Ji was here, he dared to ask Zhao Zhen to guard against Kou Ji in front of Kou Ji.