In Ota City, Ashikaga Yoshitsune was invited to the residence of the Japanese Ambassador Zhang Xianqi. At this time, Zhang Xianqi lived in the mansion prepared for him by Zhu Zhanxing.
It makes people think we are stingy.
Zhang Xianqi was the spokesperson of the Ming Dynasty or Zhu Zhanzhen in Japan. Even Ashikaga Yoshitsune, a conferred king of Japan, had to at least maintain acquaintances with him as equals.
Zhang Xianqi poured tea for Ashikaga Yoshinori. The ancient tea ceremony emphasized the word "slow".
"Your Excellency Ashikaga Shogun, I heard that you contacted our imperial concubine and wanted to send your daughter to the Ming Dynasty's palace."
The matter could no longer be concealed, and Ashikaga Yoshitsune didn't think there was any problem: "I heard that among the noble concubines of the Ming Dynasty, some of the concubines were from the Jurchen tribe. In order to strengthen the relationship between the Ming Dynasty and Japan, I am willing to let my daughter enter the palace."
I have seen Zhang Xianqi, the daughter of Ashikaga Yoshitaka, who is very ordinary in appearance. How could Qingben Yoshi follow her father? If she enters the palace, won't it cause trouble to Zhu Qizhen? This child has a very controlled appearance at a young age.
"General Ashikaga, if there are any of these matters in the future, please contact me as the Japanese ambassador. You contacted me rashly. His Majesty asked me, but I didn't know. It's a small matter for me to lose face, but Your Majesty said it was against the rules and this matter was inappropriate, so I will
If the matter comes back, it will not be good for you."
As soon as he heard this, Ashikaga Yoshitsune's inner feelings were instantly shattered.
He said with some embarrassment, "My wife did it. I just learned about the women's boudoir curtains. Ambassador Zhang, don't blame me. Don't blame me."
"Of course I don't dare to blame you. The parents' beloved son is planning something far-reaching. I can understand why the general and his wife want to let their daughter into the palace. However, our Ming Dynasty has always valued etiquette, especially today's majesty, who is a rare wise monarch in ancient times.
, the most important thing is etiquette. If you violate the etiquette, you have violated His Majesty's taboo."
Ashikaga Yoshitaka was even more embarrassed. Zhang Xianqi's words were full of blame. Zhang Xianqi went on to say: "His Majesty has a deep brotherly relationship with our Highness the Sea King. His Highness the Sea King was ordered to establish the Western Federation. He will naturally come back after the British and French are pacified. If the silver mine
There are resistances on many matters, and your Excellency, General, should know the temper of our Highness."
Zhang Xianqi's threatening intention was very obvious. It would obviously make people uncomfortable to threaten the leader of a country like this. However, Ashikaga Yoshitsune, the Japanese general, was promoted by the Ming Dynasty. Even if he had evil intentions in his heart, he would not dare to go against the Ming Dynasty.
It would be very difficult for him to secure this position as a general based on his own ability, but Zhang Xianqi was able to protect him. Although he was a little cautious, he was generally weak and easy to control, and someone else might not be better than him.
Zhang Xianqi knew that what he had to do was to maintain the mining of this large silver mine and the benefit of the silver mining company. Zhu Zhanzhen fought across such a long front. Logistics and supplies were a vital factor. The main source of money was the silver mine and Xiangjiang.
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In Nanhai University, Aka and his scientific research team are excitedly trying out two new types of artillery, one of which can be carried on the shoulder and fired, a personal rocket launcher. After a few test rounds, although the accuracy is difficult to control,
But it can be used.
The other is a large artillery with nine consecutive rounds. Its range is much higher than the current artillery, which can fulfill the requirements given to him by Zhu Zhanzhen and achieve fire coverage.
And this kind of artillery is installed on the latest tanks.
Because the research and development of internal combustion engines was not smooth enough, the latest tanks still used steam engines, and they were very large, more than twice as big as the tanks Zhu Zhanzhen had seen in his original world. This could improve the living environment of the soldiers inside the tanks.
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I have to lament that only an empire as powerful as the Ming Dynasty could tinker with this thing.
The tank has a main gun and a nine-shot continuous cannon. As long as this big guy appears on the battlefield, its powerful destructive power will definitely become a weapon for attacking cities and villages.
There is a war on the front line, and the research and development of weapons behind is also accelerating.
Yang Lu, the commander of the Guangdong feudal lord who had just been reinstated, and Chen Youshan, the magistrate of Xiangjiang Port, came to Nanhai University and found Tao Ka.
"Taoka has met two adults."
"Tao Jiao
There’s no need to be too polite, let’s get straight to the point, how is the construction of the latest tanks going?”
"Six units have been built, and construction is still intensifying."
As he spoke, he led the two of them to the edge of the behemoth.
Chen Youshan reached out and touched this tank. He was a little surprised. Such a steel behemoth would have been unimaginable a few years ago. The changes in these years have been incredible, especially when students from Nanhai University graduated in batches.
Since then, all kinds of new things have emerged in endlessly. According to Zhu Zhanzhen's electric power principle, power plants and the use of electric energy have changed a lot, which can basically be described as changing with each passing day.
It's so fast that it's even a little scary.
"Mr. Zhang San said that the third steam carrier has been launched and tested and has the capability of long-distance voyage, so you have to speed up the progress next and load the number of tanks that His Highness said you need onto the steam carrier and transport them there. I think
Your Highness wants to pacify the two countries in one battle. Your Highness is fighting on the front line, and we cannot hold Him back."
Taoka said in surprise: "The steam carrier has been launched." He had been busy with tanks, so he didn't know much about it. He only knew that this third steam carrier was completely different from the first two, which only
It can be said to be a super large transport ship, but Zhu Zhanchang said that the deck of this steam carrier will leave space for Taoka's aircraft in the future.
It's a pity that Tao Ka has not developed anything that can fly yet. After research, he has drawn a flying machine that imitates the shape of a bird. Students from Nanhai University helped him study the flying conditions and found that there are only enough
Power, in theory, can fly.
However, he currently does not have that kind of power device with low weight, and the steam engine is not suitable. He can only place his hope on the internal combustion engine that Zhu Zhanzhen described for them, but the development of the internal combustion engine is still far from the stage where it can be used.
He just felt that he had disappointed Zhu Zhanzhen. Everything was going in a good direction, but he had never been able to really fly.
He thought about the young man who pointed at the rivers and the sky and told him that this day must also be the day of Ming Dynasty, and he felt uncomfortable in his heart.
If planes are not available, tanks must not be a hindrance, and they must be transported to Zhu Zhanzhen with guaranteed quality and quantity.
"Don't worry, you two, we are stepping up production these days. Ten tanks will be in place before departure."
"That's good, thank you for your hard work, Professor Tao."
Seeing the progress in tank manufacturing, the two hurriedly followed the river back to Xiangjiang Port. At this time, Xiangjiang Port was already extremely prosperous, and the merchant ships on the sea surface in the port were like crucian carp crossing the river.
High-rise buildings are constantly rising on both sides of the Great Wall Street. The latest building technology is used here. There are big and wealthy groups here. No one wants their building to be worse than others. Almost every once in a while, it will be destroyed.
A new building has been built.
At first it was only two or three stories high, then it was five, six, seven or eight stories high, and the earlier it got higher, the higher it became. Under the stimulation of money, it was a constant challenge. Moreover, everyone's preferences were completely different, and the shape of the building was also completely different.
Chen Youshan looked at several new warships at the port and said to Yang Lu: "Commander Yang Du, you will personally supervise the army's departure this time. I believe we will be able to win."
Yang Lu was also full of confidence: "After joining His Highness on this expedition and winning in one battle, no one in this world will be able to fight against the Ming Dynasty. We will all be people whose contributions will last forever, hahaha."
As a military general, Yang Lu knew better than others what victory in this war would mean.
Chen Youshan had an unnatural smile on his face, and he was obviously a little worried and said: "But Commander Yang Du's great achievements cannot really be as great as the great ones, so all these years he has been talking about revenge for Master Zheng He.
The British and French went to war because they disrespected the Ming Dynasty, not for world-famous achievements."
Chen Youshan's reminder made Yang Lu understand deep down in his heart that even if he made an immortal contribution, he could not take credit for it. What he said was that Britain and France disrespected the Ming Dynasty, and His Highness the Sea King went to the Ming Dynasty for the sake of the Ming Dynasty.
This is the skill of scholars in the court. The same thing means different things if it is said in another way.
Zhu Zhanyi's current situation is to avoid being attacked by people in the court and reduce the use of words that are unfavorable to him, so Zhu Zhanyi sent all the messages back from the west
All his letters must go through Chen Youshan first. Chen Youshan will polish it up for him, make everything as neutral as possible, express the things, but do not promote his achievements.
Although Zhu Zhanzhen and Zhu Zhanji are regarded as brothers and sisters by outsiders and can be regarded as models of royal brotherly relationship for so many years, Chen Youshan understands that there is actually a thin layer of gauze between them.
Even if a little spark falls on it, it will be a do-or-die situation.
He has to protect his highness.
And he still felt that his Highness the Sea King would be a far better emperor than Zhu Zhanji.
Because Zhu Zhanzhen has something that Zhu Zhanji definitely does not have, which is not intelligence, but idealism based on the future of the entire nation.
Following Zhu Zhanyang these days, he can clearly feel that Zhu Zhanyang is building a future with the Chinese nation as the core. There is no clan or prejudice in his eyes, and he seems to be very committed to the fact that this ideal future can come.
It's like having experienced practice.
Zhu Zhanji did not possess this kind of spirit, neither did Zhu Di, nor did any of the emperors named before him possess this kind of spirit.
But now that Neptune has no intention, he can only go with the flow.
Yang Lu praised: "County Magistrate Chen is a talented person. Only with people like you to help His Highness can he feel at ease on the front line."
Yang Lu knew that although Chen Youshan only held the position of county magistrate, the county magistrate of Xiangjiang Port was not an ordinary county magistrate, and as Zhu Zhanzhen's confidant, Chen Youshan had a broad career.
From just a few sentences, you can tell that Chen Youshan is a thoughtful person.
"Commander Yang Du, Your Majesty has given permission for you to go to the front line to support His Highness the Sea King. However, before departure, you still have to send a letter to ask His Highness about the auspicious date of the voyage. Wait until His Majesty has set a time and date before setting off. The situation on the front line is not urgent.
In a day or two."
"Understood, thoughtful."
Chen Youshan continued: "Commander Yang Du, you have been a military commander for many years. I am naturally very relieved when marching and fighting. But Commander Yang Du, I have been to the military camp many times in recent days. Now the soldiers of the South China Sea Fleet will
We have become a little more arrogant. Some of them dare to say anything without keeping their mouth shut, and even dare to talk about His Highness and His Majesty's affairs. I have prepared a list here. Commander Yang Du will order you to watch and punish him. You can't
I missed His Highness’ important event.”
As a result, Yang Lu looked a little uncomfortable when it came to Chen Youshan's list. It was obvious that Chen Youshan had someone in the military camp, and he said it without hesitation, without fear of him knowing.
"Okay, I understand."
As he spoke, a huge steam carrier slowly approached. Its shape was novel and very different from previous warships. Its width was narrower but its length was longer. This was to allow it to pass through the Suisse Canal.
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With a hull made of steel, ordinary swords, guns and sticks can't do anything to it, and it's not a big problem to withstand a few ordinary artillery rounds.
When the steam carrier appeared, everyone looked at it. Zhang San and others got off the steam carrier and said to Yang Lu and Chen Youshan: "Two adults, the steam carrier has been tested for several days and can operate normally.
, but if you want to drive to the Su Yinshi Canal and need an accompanying supply ship, you can't do it with your own fuel."
"There is no need to worry about supplies and materials. This trip is supported by the whole country."
Zhang San went on to introduce: "The inner cabin of the No. 3 steam carrier has been improved. New tanks can be driven directly in. The living environment of the soldiers has also been improved. At the same time, all the artillery on the ship have been cancelled, freeing up space to carry supplies.
Weapons, based on the width of the ship, should be able to pass through the Suisse Canal."
The three of them seemed to have imagined what kind of deterrent such a behemoth would have on the countries of Europe after passing through the Suins Canal.
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Ingeland didn't know what was going on in the outside world now. Lady Catherine was immersed in the torture of Joan of Arc in France every day, but the Prince of France had never taken any action to save Joan of Arc. Even the team sent out to redeem Joan of Arc.
They all dealt with the situation, which made the French military and civilians quite dissatisfied.
On this day, outside the cemetery in Saint-Ouen, a large group of British officials and dignitaries were gathering here. Because of successive defeats in battles,
Lady Catherine and Ingeland urgently need to boost military morale, and her way of boosting military morale is to abuse Joan of Arc.
Joan of Arc, smeared with feces and mud, was brought to Saint-Ouen Cemetery, thinking that today was just another insult.
These extraordinary days have not shaken Joan of Arc's faith. She still firmly believes that her God will come to save her.
So when she left the cage on the donkey cart, she still walked into the Saint-Ouen Cemetery with her head held high.
But when she saw the people in the cemetery, Jeanne's face suddenly changed and she shouted: "No, no, no, you can't do this." She became that helpless little girl again, with tears streaming down her face.
With.
Because the man standing in front of her had a long and narrow face, tight lips, hateful eyes and thin hands. The man looked to be in his sixties or seventies. He wore a golden crown, a robe and a scepter.
That was the Pope. Ingeland invited the Pope to judge Joan of Arc. For Joan of Arc, this was tantamount to murder and murder.