Li Yunzhong looked at the two Japanese who were respectful in front of him and reminded himself not to be deceived by their appearance. He asked Takasugi Jin, who knew Chinese, and said, "Why are you here to come to Zhongtu this time? If I remember correctly, Japan has been in seclusion for hundreds of years. Your purpose of coming here is probably not that simple!"

Yoshida Matsuba said a few words in a chill.

Takasugi-jin quickly translated: "My teacher said that he admired the great man very much and admired the emperor for creating such a prosperous era with a civilian, and Westerners oppressed us Asians, so we should unite and resist."

Li Yunzhong knew that Japan had become stronger in recent years and was China's strong enemy. Asia would never allow two powerful countries to appear. If you defeat an enemy, you must first understand him.

Li Yunzhong asked: "You Japan is now under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. I wonder if there is any resistance in your country?"

Takasugi Shin replied: "Japan is a united country and has not yet been with the forces that resist the shogunate. Our country pursues the principle of "respecting the king and expelling the barbarians and defending against foreign enemies." Although Daming often fights with each other, they will obey General Tokugawa's orders."

Li Yunzhong smiled and said, "I feel relieved to say so. Japan has always had good relationships with China, and I don't want Japan to fall into civil strife. Whose order did you follow when you come to Zhongtu this time?"

Takasugi Shin had already communicated with Yoshida Matsuyin and replied: "It was the Daming Ming of the Changzhou vassal who sent us to visit His Majesty in Zhongtu. We wanted us to learn from the advanced experience of Zhongtu and spread it to Japan. Please allow us to allow us."

Li Yunzhong thought carefully that Japan's anti-strategic faction is still very weak now, so it is better to train them and sell them weapons and ammunition to both sides, let them fight to the death, and then the big man cleaned up the mess and control the island country behind the scenes.

"Yes! Japanese friends are welcome to come and study. Except for the arsenal, which is forbidden area, you are allowed to visit the others, but you must write a thought to stay in China to prove that you... have not come in vain." Li Yunzhong planned to leave this as evidence so that all Japanese people know that Japan has become stronger after learning from China.

"Hi!" Yoshida Matsuin and Takasugi Shin bent down to thank him for their 90-degree views.

"Your Highness, Lin Fengxiang, Li Kaifang, and Ye Lian are asking for a meeting!"

Since Fu Shanxiang left the study room, Li Yunzhong has not yet selected a new secretary, so he can only let the personal guards do some simple things.

"Present"

Li Fengxiang, Li Kaifang and Ye Lian came to the study side by side and said, "I will meet the emperor, I wish you a long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life, long life

Seeing that Lin Fengxiang and Lin Kaifang looked abnormal, Li Yunzhong knew that they had an objection to their claim to be emperor. He immediately asked Ye Lian with an excited face, "How many cavalry do you have under your command?"

Ye Lian replied without hesitation: "Weichen has more than 4,000 people, one thousand cavalry and three thousand infantrymen, but these three thousand infantry can be converted into cavalry at any time. Weichen often ordered them to take turns to train cavalry."

Seeing that she could prepare for the future, Li Yunzhong praised: "It turns out that she is a cavalryman. I have purchased two thousand war horses in the past few months and want to form a cavalry army. What do you think?"

Li Kaifang, who has always been smooth, temporarily put down his resentment and asked: "There are many lakes and rivers in the south of the Yangtze River, which are not suitable for large-scale cavalry combat. The emperor's move may have other intentions!"

Li Kaifang was smart. Li Yunzhong smiled and said, "Yes, the Qing court was getting more embarrassed, and a large number of cavalry were sent from the Northeast and Mongolia one after another. Although they were not elite, they also caused great trouble to our army. Especially in the war zones of northern Anhui and Xuzhou, the Qing army in these two places was rampant and often sent small groups of cavalry to harass the rear of our army and then escaped calmly."

Li Kaifang also suffered from chasing cavalry or being chased, and advised: "There are still too few cavalry in three thousand. If you want to restrain the Qing army, you need at least five thousand cavalry. If you want to annihilate the Qing army, you need at least ten thousand cavalry."

Ye Lian said: "No need to ten thousand, with eight thousand cavalry, I can attack Yanjing!"

Li Kaifang knew the danger of going deep into the lonely army and scolded: "Even if you can fight to Yanjing, can you enter the palace? The Qing army surrounded it from all sides, and it is hard to fly. If the Qing army hadn't responded to the battle, it would be a big question whether our army could withdraw from Cangzhou."

Li Yunzhong signaled his personal guards to give the foreign gun to Li Kaifang, Lin Fengxiang and Ye Lian to watch, and explained: "The ones you hold are Minnie Rifles, Brubes Rifles, and Kronswick Rifles. Although these guns are not convenient to set up attacks on the horse, they are very suitable for blocking cavalry, especially Minnie Rifles. The range is 500 steps and the correct head is also good. Cooperating with cannons is simply a nightmare for cavalry."

Ye Lian touched the foreign gun and asked in a daze: "So cavalry is useless on the battlefield?"

Li Yunzhong said: "This is the case according to the trend of foreign gun development. The cavalry can still gallop on the battlefield for twenty years, but he must be equipped with foreign guns and sabers."

I heard that it was only twenty years old, Ye Lian looked lonely and continued: "I have a sabre, but how can I use a foreign gun? I can't hit the enemy's soldiers even if I ride a horse?"

Li Yunzhong pointed to three types of guns: "These guns are becoming more and more advanced. In less than two years, we can develop more advanced rifles and shoot immediately. You cavalry first equipped with 500 foreign guns, practice on the battlefield, and try to get clear soldiers to try their best. If it is feasible, then change all the cavalry."

Ye Lian thought for a while, thought it was feasible, and agreed: "Since that's the case, I will try my best to choose the most elite knight to equip foreign guns."

Li Yunzhong told Ye Lian: "Two thousand horses and five hundred foreign guns are all in the Ministry of War. You can take people to lead them now. You will train in Nanjing for one month first. You must arrive at the Xuzhou front in September."

"Ye Lian receives the order"

The only ministers who went to the study were Li Kaifang and Lin Fengxiang. They were very quiet for a moment. They were relatively embarrassed and speechless, and stood down, as if this could avoid taboo topics.

Li Yunzhong didn't know what to say, took out a document, got up and walked down and handed it to Li Kaifang, Lin Fengxiang and the others. Seeing them showing a questioning look, he explained: "This is the information from Yucheng, that is, your Tianjing. After Ji Wenyuan returned, he slandered you several people, greedy for wealth and glory. He also said that you suspected that the Eastern King killed the Western King, and stayed in Nanjing to take revenge on the power of the Han Dynasty, etc. The result was that the 'Heaven Father descended to earth' declared you to be rebellious, expelled you from Taiping Tai Kingdom, and removed all positions. I am afraid that the official documents that asked me to kill you were already on the way."

"Pa" Before Li Kaifang could read the document, he was thrown to the ground by Li Kaifang. The two of them felt weak all over, their legs trembled, and they could not support themselves and fell to the ground.
Chapter completed!