Being in this Champa, Wang Shouren always felt a little unreal.
According to the almanac, it is the middle of winter in the Ming Dynasty. In Beijing, if you go out, you have to wear a fur coat and hat. But here in Zhancheng, if you wear single clothes, you can go out for a tour and your clothes will be wet when you come back.
. Although it is not extremely hot, at least it feels like the late spring and early summer of the Ming Dynasty.
And he was not only an official, but also a scholar. Naturally, he couldn't be like those vulgar soldiers. He couldn't bear the heat, so he quietly took off his clothes and hid in the shade to catch his breath for a while. What kind of behavior would that be?
Therefore, after arriving in Champa, he really suffered a little.
But thinking about the weather like this, so many people died in the city, and there was no epidemic, he admired Tang Yin more and more. In this matter, Tang Yin contributed the most. Of course, Qian Wubing's good deeds are worth it
Say it.
And when he just took over this matter in the city, he had the most contact with Tang Yin. Qian Wubing was a hands-off shopkeeper, and Wang Shouren basically knew it. Of course, this is also the way a superior should behave. He really needs a dignified acting commander.
The envoys not only have to be in charge of the army, but also the disputes of the merchants outside the city, and the trivial matters of the people in the city. Well, there is no such thing as bullying the commander!
Therefore, what Qian Wubing saw the most these days was that these two people were in pairs when they went out, and they were in pairs when they came in. Even when eating, the two of them were sitting together at the same table, muttering to each other.
When he walked out of his bedroom, Qian Wubing stood at the door and thought for a while. His thoughts from last night were still clear in the morning. So, it was time to say goodbye to Wang Shouren.
Breakfast was white rice porridge and white flour steamed buns, and there were several plates of green and red side dishes. When Qian Wubing came over, Wang Shouren and Tang Yin were talking and laughing. When he saw him coming in, Tang Yin stood up.
Wang Shouren smiled and pulled Tang Yin to sit down and nodded to Qian Wubing.
"What, you didn't drink?" Qian Wubing sat down politely.
"It's better to have something light in the morning!" Wang Shouren said with a smile: "Why did you, Yi Zhi, think of coming to my place for a meal today? Are you tired of eating delicacies from all over the world? Do you want to change your appetite?"
Qian Wubing ignored him and took half a bowl of porridge, tasted the heat and cold, and took a few sips.
"This is what we should eat!" He shook his head and exclaimed: "I grew up eating these, what should I change?"
Tang Yin looked at him and silently destroyed the things in front of him. Qian Wubing came at this time, but he may not be here to make money. He was thinking about whether he should find an excuse to leave.
"I'm leaving!" After eating a few more bites, Qian Wubing suddenly said: "In half a month, the wind will almost turn southwesterly. If we leave at this time, we can still borrow some wind!"
Wang Shouren put down his chopsticks and looked at Qian Wubing. Since Qian Wubing said he wanted to leave, he had already thought about it and made a decision. He just listened.
"Where to go?" He was silent for a moment and then asked.
"Go to the mud!" Qian Wubing picked up a small dish with chopsticks and put it into his mouth: "Even if we occupy a strategic area, we have brought more goods this time. As of today, it is almost the same.
When it reaches its limit, the fleet will make a trip to Boni and then return. It is said that there is just a large Champa there. It would be a pity not to visit it!"
"Is that it?" Wang Shouren nodded. It seemed that Qian Wubing's voyage had ended in Boni. He didn't know whether this decision was good or bad. Of course, he wouldn't
What suggestions were made?
"I will keep those who promise you, and I will also ask people to send the Tiger Crouching Cannon over. However, you'd better recruit some local men to be local warriors!" Qian Wubing said: "I cannot leave the armored ship for you.
However, there are more than ten ship owners who have not sold out their goods and are not willing to follow me further. You can also use their ships and people!"
"I still want to find someone from you!" Wang Shouren nodded.
"Mr. Tang? Mr. Tang is not my subordinate. If Mr. Tang is willing, of course he can stay and help you!" Qian Wubing seemed to have expected what Wang Shouren would say, and replied with a smile.
"Hahaha!" Wang Shouren laughed, and what he said was somewhat beyond Qian Wubing's expectations.
"I can't afford a great talent like Brother Tang!" He said, "Since Mr. Qian has allowed me to stay here with five hundred royal guards, would I like to appoint someone to lead him?"
Qian Wubing nodded: "You say it!"
"Liu Hua!" Wang Shouren said calmly.
"No!" Qian Wubing categorically objected, without giving Wang Shouren any face: "Others can be discussed, but this person can't!"
"Yi Zhi, listen to me!" Wang Shouren was not upset when he saw Qian Wubing's refusal: "Mr. Tang has already made it clear to me about this person's origin, but I believe I will not be mistaken about this person.
What we did last time in Chenla Kingdom,
It's very much what I like. And Yi Zhi, you gave him the opportunity. Money, ships, and people are all in his hands. He can come back. This also shows that this person can use it with confidence and no longer worry.
How many different ideas can he have!"
He smiled: "Besides, Wang is not a nerd. For such a big thing, naturally you can't just use people as you please. I only said I wanted his people, not his soldiers. You
Leaving hundreds of loyal soldiers here, even if he has some plans in mind, what can he accomplish?"
"You have to use it, but you have to be careful at the same time!" Qian Wubing shook his head: "You scholars, you have so many twists and turns in your heart. You should think about it carefully. If something goes wrong, your life will be at stake.
Even if I turn around and lead my troops to kill him, I'm afraid you won't be immune either!"
"It's better than having no one available!" Wang Shouren smiled: "If you want to do something, you won't take any risks!"
"Well, in a few days, they are going to Zhenla Kingdom for another trip. I will leave the people and soldiers for you. When they come back, just let him station in this city. Well, my
Give him four hundred and ask him to bring a hundred of his old soldiers. In this way, you and I will feel relieved!"
"So good!"
"Don't worry about the money they brought back. I'll take it with me when I return!" Qian Wubing said half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"Without your nod, I wouldn't have had the guts!" Wang Shouren laughed loudly: "Not to mention Your Majesty, even that group of uncles and marquises flooded my house with just one spit, so you can go with ease.
, how much gold and silver they brought back, I’m sure you’ll have a lot of money when you leave!”
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With the two purchased cannons, Walli suddenly felt a lot more courageous. He would not let the rampant Ming Dynasty block the port and bombard him again. For these two cannons, he even
On the high ground near the port, two forts were built, and another 200 people were placed in one.
Standing on this high ground, he had a panoramic view of the entire Liao Port, and he had also tried the range of the artillery, which was able to shoot more than three miles away. This meant that he no longer had to worry about the five-mile radius around the port.
Threatened.
Of course, when he tested it, the accuracy was not very good. The damn Ming people sold him artillery but did not teach his people to fire the artillery. He finally found a Westerner who knew how to fire the artillery to teach his soldiers.
, so is the Western gunner
Erbadao, this is probably the first time he has seen the Ming Dynasty's artillery. It took him a whole day to teach the people of Wali to make the artillery make a sound. As for the projectiles fired, if they hit somewhere, then of course there is no need to do it.
What to expect.
However, it’s good to be successful. It’s accurate. You can practice slowly! Wall-E doesn’t insist on it. If he is really dissatisfied with something, it is that there are too few cannonballs. He originally thought they were just gunpowder and iron balls.
, it couldn’t be a simpler thing. The Ming Dynasty people said that each cannon would send ten projectiles, but he didn’t care much. It’s great, let’s make it ourselves.
However, when the craftsmen they found asked about it, they realized that even making an iron ball that met the specifications and could be hit was not a simple matter. Well, let’s be honest, no one in Zhenla Kingdom could make it.
Gotta come out.
This is no nonsense. This furnace, ore, smelting, production, and even production standards involve too many things. This will be changed in later generations. It is something that requires an entire industrial system to produce. Until now, Zhenla Kingdom
They are still relying on the weather. It is possible for them to get some sharp knives and guns, but it is a bit difficult for them to get some iron armor, let alone such extremely strict projectiles.
It doesn’t matter, we can buy it!
Walli didn't think this was a big problem. Even when the second-in-command Western gunner offered him a hundred taels of silver for him to contact and purchase on his behalf, he didn't even blink an eye. It didn't necessarily depend on Daming.
Only in the Zhenla Kingdom can they survive. The outside world is so big!
The consequences of the Ming Dynasty blocking the Liao Port for several days finally slowly emerged. Even if the Ming Dynasty's ship left, there were only three or two small boats in the Liao Port every day. Naturally, Walli didn't know that the current situation was
Many ships that were capable of traveling far enough were heading towards Champa, and he still foolishly continued to have the dream of replacing Champa with Liao Port.
"Your Highness, Your Highness!" A guard outside shouted in panic, awakening him from his sweet dream.
"What's the ghost's name?" he was furious.
"The ships from the Ming Dynasty are here again!" There was chaos outside, and this voice came clearly from outside.
"Humph, why are you panicking!" He stood up and ordered loudly: "Send people to the fort. If they dare to act rashly, shoot them to death!"
The people outside did not respond, but the noisy figures grew larger and larger. People running and screaming could be heard everywhere!
"A bunch of worthless people!" he cursed and walked out.
After a while, like those panicked soldiers, he screamed uncontrollably: "Ah!!!"