Seeing the factory master guiding the emperor step by step, Xiao Chen stood in the center of the side hall, his head slightly lowered, without saying a word.
Although he had come up with the idea of establishing the Shenji Corps, and would be commanded and mobilized by himself in the future. However, the top leader of Dongchang was, after all, Lin Shangli, the owner of Dongjishi Factory.
In terms of troop arrangements and firepower deployment in the East Factory, it would be more appropriate for the factory owner and the emperor to face each other directly.
After so many days of contact, Xiao Chen also had a little understanding of Ming Chengzu.
In other respects, everything was fine, but deep down in my heart, I maintained a wary attitude toward anyone, but it was something I had to pay attention to whenever I interacted with the emperor.
Like this time when the Shenji Army was established, the emperor's biggest concern was that the attack range of firearms far exceeded the previous sabers. Anything that could threaten him was absolutely not allowed to exist.
Moreover, according to Ming Chengzu's character, the more urgent you want something, the less likely he will satisfy you quickly. Ming Chengzu would think about what you want this thing for and why you want it so urgently.
If you want to get approval from Ming Chengzu, you must remain silent.
In all matters, Lin Shangli took the lead.
After drinking two bowls of hot tea in a row, Ming Chengzu seemed to have thought about it. He raised his head and did not look at Lin Shangli who was standing aside. Instead, he turned his eyes to Xiao Chen who was standing bowed in the middle of the side hall.
Staring at Xiao Chen, Ming Chengzu said calmly: "Is it your idea to equip the Dongchang captain with firearms?"
Hearing the emperor's inquiry, Xiao Chen slowly raised his head and replied with a serious face: "Weichen never thought of equipping the captain of the East Factory with firearms. The other party used a knife to defeat Weichen, and Weichen vowed to use the same weapon."
This is a shameful way."
"Dongchang is an administrative agency of the imperial court, not a political arena. As long as you can defeat and capture the opponent, record a confession, dig out all the power behind them, and catch them all in one go, you have fulfilled your duty." Ming Chengzu observed carefully.
Looking at Xiao Chen's expression, he said slowly.
As long as Xiao Chen had the slightest idea of equipping Dongchang with firearms, he would not agree to Lin Shangli's suggestion.
Xiao Chen took a step forward, straightened his waist, hugged his fists, and said decisively: "The Lord of the factory wants to equip some of the captains of the East Factory with firearms, but my subordinates think that they are not needed. The power of the firearms is too much."
It is powerful, and most of the tasks performed by Dongchang are carried out in urban areas. Once there is a slight mistake and causes harm to the surrounding people of the Ming Dynasty, Dongchang will become a sinner."
Ming Chengzu was stunned for a moment, and then a smile appeared on his face: "It is equipped with a part of it, but it will not be used until such a critical moment when it cannot be taken."
"That's not necessary." Xiao Chen said with a serious face: "If we really can't defeat the opponent, I can apply to the emperor to borrow a hundred men from the Shenji Battalion."
"Borrowing other people's hands is not as convenient as using your own." Ming Chengzu waved his hand and laughed, "Why, are you afraid that equipping Dongchang with firearms will damage your heroic demeanor?"
"No, no, no, I didn't mean that." Xiao Chen shook his head hurriedly, "I will obey the emperor's arrangements. As long as the emperor decides, I can do whatever I want."
There was a serious refusal on his face, but Xiao Chen was laughing out loud in his heart.
The wise emperor never expected that this time, he would give him a hard-to-get trick.
Ming Chengzu turned his attention to Lin Shangli again: "Xiao Linzi, how many firearms do you plan to equip Dongchang?"
"I haven't thought about this carefully. Dongchang now has more than 2,000 captains. Otherwise, we should equip them with 200 firearms and train them first." Lin Shangli thought for a moment and replied in a low voice.
Xiao Chen's original words were that he was planning to establish a 300-person divine machine service for Dongchang. But judging from the emperor's attitude today, it seems that he is very worried about Dongchang being equipped with firearms. If he had reported too many people,
I'm afraid it will arouse the emperor's resentment and cause the issue of equipping firearms to go to waste.
"Yes." Ming Chengzu nodded and looked at Xiao Chen: "If it is really equipped with firearms, this group of captains must be well trained and strictly managed. It must have strong output capabilities and a high degree of security.
Consciousness. Do you have a suitable candidate to take charge of this part of the school?"
This sentence of Ming Chengzu contains too many hidden meanings.
As a benchmark figure in Dongchang, Xiao Chen had too many things to do. If he answered that he would personally lead these captains equipped with firearms, then he would refuse on the grounds that he had more important things to do.
If he can name a person who can reassure him to take charge of the daily leadership of these captains equipped with firearms and build a strong firearms team for Dongchang, what's the harm!
Xiao Chen looked at Ming Chengzu and said in a neither humble nor overbearing tone: "If we really want to establish a team of captains equipped with firearms, I really have a suitable candidate."
"Oh, who is he? Do I know him?" Ming Chengzu asked with a smile.
"The emperor doesn't know it, but the emperor must know it."
"You don't know, but you know? When you say this, you make me confused." Picking up the tea bowl on the desk, Ming Chengzu took a sip.
Xiao Chen held his fists in his hands and bowed respectfully to Ming Chengzu: "Does your Majesty still remember that Thousand Households who were transferred from Jinyiwei to Dongchang by imperial edict?"
"That Qianhu of Jinyiwei who is unwilling to collect filial protection fees from street merchants? Don't remind me, let me think about his name." Ming Chengzu thought hard as he tapped the table with his hand.
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This imperial edict was the only imperial edict I used to mobilize a Qianhu, so I still have some impressions of its contents.
"Yes, I remembered, the name of that thousand households is Liu Rufeng." Ming Chengzu said a little excitedly when he remembered the name.
"Your Majesty has a good memory, it's Liu Rufeng." Xiao Chen also lost no time in flattering him.
"How did this person behave after arriving in Dongchang?" Ming Chengzu changed the topic.
"Back to the emperor, this man is brave in battle and loyal to the imperial court. Qianhu, a member of the Imperial Guard, quickly became one with everyone after arriving at Dongchang without any pretense of Qianhu. At this time, not even a school captain under his command
No. It would be most appropriate for the Firearms Commander to be given to him." Xiao Chen said seriously.
"This person is at the level of a thousand households, but Dongchang only has two thousand captains. He has just been transferred to Dongchang. If he is given a thousand troops, wouldn't he be given half of the country in Dongchang. But if the manpower is too small, it would be a bit inappropriate.
"Otherwise, give him five hundred captains, all equipped with firearms, as Dongchang's trump card." Leaning back behind the dragon chair, Ming Chengzu finally made his decision.
