si-mexico Chapter 270 The Empress Wants to Get Free
Chapter 270 The Empress Wants to Get Free
Everyone looked over. Who said this?
It turned out to be the Minister of Works Song Ji!
Song Ji was a very interesting person. He came from a wealthy family and loved studying, but he repeatedly failed the imperial examinations.
If nothing unexpected happens, he will either be trying to obtain a title or on his way to obtain a title in this life.
This was a change that only happens once in a thousand years, and the Northern Qi Dynasty became the Southern Qi Dynasty.
Song Ji's family was wealthy and supported Nguyen Daying, who in turn helped the empress.
This is not...
One person achieves the Tao and the chicken and dog ascend to heaven!
As for why Song Ji was the Minister of Works, it was because this guy was not doing his job properly.
Although he could not pass the imperial examinations and obtain a good academic title, he particularly liked to "investigate things", that is, to study these "strange skills and tricks".
Just right! The Minister of Works was a perfect match for him, and Ruan Daying promoted him to this position.
Because Song Ji liked to study things, he was very fond of cannons, muskets, and gunpowder. He once thought of turning fireworks into weapons.
But he was too LOW later on and failed!
Imagine that you have painstakingly studied something and you think you are the first to discover it.
What would you do if you didn’t figure it out at first and then someone else suddenly figured it out?
You will think, "Oh, why didn't I persist? If I had persisted, this thing would be my creation now."
Secondly, you will feel very shocked and unbelievable about this guy who has the same idea as you.
Song Ji had this mentality and wanted to see what the muskets and cannons that Li Jize made looked like!
Not to mention, as soon as he put forward this idea, everyone present started talking and whispering.
"Great! If we really have muskets and cannons, what can't we accomplish?"
"If King Zhengbei really has weapons, then attacking Zuo Santong is nothing. We can unify the entire South without any problems."
After everyone finished discussing...
Immediately, a minister stepped forward, cupped his hands, and shouted, "Your Majesty, I believe Lord Song's plan is feasible! We should mobilize the King of Qin's muskets and artillery for support!"
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
A group of people wearing conical hats and gnawing on pig noses, whose eyebrows and eyes could not be distinguished, started shouting one after another.
However, the empress seemed a little unimpressed and even exchanged glances with the chief minister of the cabinet, Ruan Daying.
It was obvious that they both had a headache!
Why do you have a headache?
Because Li Jize is a "Pixiu" creature. He can eat your food, but how can you ask him to spit it out?
"My dear Ruan, what do you think?"
Faced with the recommendations from so many ministers, the empress had no choice but to set her sights on Ruan Daying.
Ruan Daying was stunned. After scanning the crowd, he said casually, "Musketeers and cannons are good things! However, I believe they are the most important weapons of our country and should not be left to others. We should rely on ourselves."
The implication is that we should not rely on Li Jize's weapons, we should make them ourselves.
He was talking without any pain in his waist. After he finished speaking, everyone looked at the Minister of Works, Song Ji.
How embarrassed would Song Ji be? How socially devastated would Song Ji be?
His face flushed red, and he could only step forward, bow, and say honestly, "Your Majesty, I...I am incompetent. I simply cannot make this kind of firearm."
Ruan Daying: “…”
Ministers: "..."
Empress: "..."
Before, the north had built a production line, but after being attacked by bandits in the royal capital, the production line was later invaded by barbarians and became someone else's.
What should we do now?
It’s a bit too late to make one now!
What's more, the south focuses on business, while the north focuses on talents and other things.
The empress finally made the decision, gritting her teeth and saying, "Send an envoy to talk to Li Jize! See what conditions he requires before granting him muskets and artillery!"
……
What conditions?
Of course it’s silver!
Li Jize's side.
When he received the request from the Southern Queen for muskets and cannons, he was completely confused and stunned.
Oops! Good guy!
Did I hear it wrong?
The empress really knows how to talk. Look how shameless she is. She just makes a fuss and asks Li Jize to hand over his muskets and cannons.
The most infuriating thing was the "dead eunuch" who came to announce the decree, saying, "Give the King of Qin two choices: either you send troops to support him, or you provide weapons to support him!"
support?
I support you der!
I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone as shameless as this.
Why is Bilian so thick every day? Why are there so many bi things?
If it weren't for the fact that he still needed the name of "righteousness" now, and if Qingzhou hadn't just been conquered, Li Jize really wanted to gather his troops, cross the river, capture the empress, and hang her up and beat her!
Taking a deep breath, Li Jize took the imperial edict in his hand with a forced smile. He said calmly, "Thank you for your hard work, eunuch! I have asked my men to prepare some wine and food. Please join me for a few drinks."
As a prince, Li Jize was definitely humble enough, but the eunuch acted in a domineering manner.
"No! Lord King Qin, please give me an answer as soon as possible. I need to report back to Her Majesty so that she can rest assured."
The eunuch put his hands behind his back, showing off that he was the emperor's close associate.
Li Jize just frowned, looking embarrassed, and sighed, "Hey! Eunuch, to be honest! Our Qingzhou has just been pacified, and many troops of the Second Qi Army are scattered in it, and they want to arrest people everywhere."
What I mean is, don’t even think about sending troops, I don’t even have enough on my own.
"What about firearms? There must be firearms!"
Li Jize nodded, which made the eunuch breathe a sigh of relief. As long as there were firearms, it would be great!
"In that case, King Qin, please give us the firearms so we can take them back and report back!"
"Ugh!"
Having said that, Li Jize gritted his teeth and sighed again, which made the eunuchs feel puzzled.
What the hell?
Why does this sighing sound make people so uncomfortable?
"My Lord King Qin, what's the problem?"
"Father, to be honest, I have something to hide!"
"What's the secret?"
"I was working on making firearms a while ago, and my craftsmen were short of money, and the mineral resources couldn't make up for it. Now these craftsmen have taken over my factory, saying they can't touch the firearms unless they're paid!"
When Li Jize said this, the eunuchs almost dropped their jaws in shock.
Holy shit! Do you want to listen to what you are saying?
You are the King of Qin, commanding the powerful Beiliang Wolf Cavalry and the Qin Army, and yet you are being eaten by a group of craftsmen?