With the emperor's approval, the establishment of the Xiao Chen Shenji Army has been basically finalized.
To establish a Shenji Service, the equipment of firearms is the first priority.
Although from Lin Shangli's words, Xiao Chen already knew that the management of these firearms was under the Ministry of War. But how could he dare to say that he knew about this matter.
Now that the emperor has agreed to establish the Dongchang Shenji Service, he must propose the configuration of this firearm.
"Your Majesty, are you going to ask the Shenji Camp for these firearms?" Xiao Chen asked in a low voice while hunching over.
"The firearms in the Shenji camp are all distributed according to the number of people in the camp. There is no excess." Ming Chengzu laughed.
"Didn't you make the firearms in Shenji Camp yourself?" Xiao Chen asked pretending to be confused.
Shaking his head, Ming Chengzu looked at Wang Xiaosi who had been standing next to him: "Xiaosi, come here and rub your neck for me. You saw it when Xiao Linzi kneaded it just now. Let me feel it. You have learned
There is no essence.”
"Yes." Wang Xiaosi responded, hurriedly hunched over, ran behind the emperor, and started kneading.
Seeing that Ming Chengzu did not answer his question, Xiao Chen looked depressed.
I don’t know what went wrong again. It’s so difficult to establish a divine machine service.
No matter how dissatisfied I was in my heart, I didn't dare to show it on my face. I could only stand respectfully, waiting for the emperor's words.
"Xiao Si, do you know the biggest difference between your massage and Xiao Linzi's?" Ming Chengzu seemed to have forgotten the topic about firearms just now, and slowly closed his eyes.
Lin Shangli on the side was also startled, and looked at Xiao Chen a little at a loss.
As a eunuch who has been with Shuangshang for nearly twenty years, Lin Shangli really couldn't imagine how the emperor could sing this well.
"I don't know this, please let Your Majesty make it clear." Wang Xiaosi massaged hard, fearing that he wouldn't be able to do it properly.
"You, you have been in the palace for too short a time. After a long time, you will naturally understand the essence of it." Ming Chengzu said slowly, without any intention of continuing the topic of firearms.
Xiao Chen stood there awkwardly, but there was a burst of anger in his heart.
You have already agreed to establish a team of 500 firearms officers in Dongchang, but at the critical moment, you betrayed it again. I work conscientiously in Dongchang and try my best to protect the safety of the prince for the sake of the good life of the people of Ming Dynasty.
What did I draw?
We are all working for the Ming Dynasty and are loyal to the court. You are so suspicious, can we continue to cooperate?
If it weren't for the people of Ming Dynasty, I really want to take off this purple clothes, slap my ass and leave.
The world is so big, no one can control me wherever I want to go.
Xiao Chen didn't know that since he listened to Liao Xianghe's words, his heart had unknowingly changed a little from before...
"I just carefully observed Eunuch Lin's massage and found that he imagined the emperor as himself. The massage was done as he pleased, but it was very accurate. And because I care too much about the emperor's feelings, I am afraid that I will not be able to serve you well, so
I am always afraid of things and ask you how you feel from time to time. This will naturally affect your massage experience." Wang Xiaosi said while kneading.
"Hahaha, you are right to the point. Massage is the same as dealing with others. If you want the other person to feel comfortable, you must put yourself in the other person's shoes." After hearing Wang Xiaosi's answer, Ming Chengzu praised him with certainty.
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"Yes, I will definitely put myself in your shoes and help you in the future." Wang Xiaosi responded.
When Xiao Chen heard these words, he could hear a hidden meaning.
It was obvious that the emperor was telling himself that he needed to think differently about firearms.
Compared with cold weapons like swords, the attack range of firearms is indeed extended many times. The reason why the emperor did not agree with Dongchang's equipping with firearms was because he did not want potential dangers to appear around him.
Xiao Chen thought about this and could understand it.
Therefore, Lin Shangli explained to the emperor as they had agreed before that only some of the captains from Dongchang would be assigned. Moreover, these captains would not participate in the emperor's duty, but would only be used to deal with possible encounters in Dongchang.
That hard nut to crack.
But just now, the emperor had clearly promised himself to give Liu Rufeng five hundred captains and equip him with firearms. Why did he suddenly change the topic and turn a blind eye to him when he asked about the origin of the firearms?
Put yourself in someone else's shoes, put yourself in someone else's shoes...
Xiao Chen's mind was spinning rapidly, wondering what exactly made the emperor dissatisfied, and he wanted to put himself in his shoes.
Seeing that Xiao Chen and Lin Shangli stayed where they were and stopped talking, Ming Chengzu also closed his eyes and enjoyed Wang Xiaosi's massage without saying a word.
There was no other way, so Xiao Chen could only rack his brains and think hard. He carefully thought of every word Ming Chengzu just said.
Suddenly, an idea flashed in Xiao Chen's mind.
The emperor said that he would equip Liu Rufeng with five hundred captains, and then he said no more. Before that, the factory master mentioned two hundred captains. Could it be that the emperor deliberately and generously said that Liu Rufeng would be given five hundred firearms captains?
, are you actually waiting for yourself to "counteroffer"?
Yes, that must be the case, the emperor is just waiting for him to "counteroffer".
Three hundred, the number of firearms commanders in the emperor's mind must be three hundred.
In fact, judging from the total number of school lieutenants in Dongchang, 300 is just right. The remaining school lieutenants, whether they are standing guard on duty or going out to handle cases, have enough manpower.
Three hundred captains trained individually to use firearms, which had no impact on the normal operation of the entire affairs of the East Factory.
Thinking of this, Xiao Chen couldn't help but smile bitterly and shook his head. The emperor's illness must have been caused here.
"Your Majesty, Wei Chen thinks that assigning five hundred captains to Liu Rufeng is a bit too many. Three hundred is enough." Xiao Chen held his fists and whispered, for fear of disturbing Ming Chengzu's cautiousness as he was enjoying a massage.
"Oh, how do you say this?" Ming Chengzu slowly opened his eyes.
"Your Majesty, although Jinyiwei has a high status in the capital, our Dongchang has the privilege of not bowing to anyone except the Emperor when handling a case. In comparison, Dongchang's level is already at
Above Jin Yiwei. Although Liu Rufeng is a member of Jin Yiwei, he is just a newcomer in Dongchang. Giving him five hundred captains is already a very high honor. If you add that Dongchang has a slightly higher status than Jinyiwei
With this little difference, Wei Chen thought that he could be given at most three hundred captains and let him take the lead first."
Afraid that Ming Chengzu wouldn't understand, Xiao Chen slowed down and spoke clearly.
"When you say that, I think it makes sense. Dongchang is my most caring organization. From now on, it will be stipulated that any outsider who enters Dongchang must be demoted one level." Opening his eyes, Ming Chengzu said softly.