Chapter 196: Luo Yang, who wants to peep at the artifact
To make firearms, it is not enough to have samples.
Once you have the sample and study it for a period of time, you can have drawings.
With the drawings... they would start manufacturing, but soon discover that key materials were missing.
All the current mainstream steel materials cannot withstand the power of firearms and will be easily destroyed.
To make a replica requires smelting and forging technology, progress beyond an era.
Otherwise, if it was so simple, why would Fang Jue hide in the Emperor's Pavilion for three years and work hard for two years with the support of the Emperor's Pavilion?
Recreating it from scratch is even harder than this, because they don't even understand the mechanical principles of firearms and gunpowder.
Even if there are smart people, it will take many years to achieve such a miracle, let alone mass production.
This is why Fang Jue didn't pay too much attention.
"Young Master, do you think our craftsmen from Beiliang are worse than your craftsmen from Daxia?"
Fang Hong said confidently: "If you all can do it, I, Beiliang Iron Smelter, are number one in the world, so of course I am no exception!"
"As long as you're happy."
Fang felt too lazy to argue with him.
Instead he asked:
"Since you have obtained the sample, why do you still stay in the country and not escape?"
Having obtained grain seeds and muskets, is there anything else in Daxia that would interest Fang Hong more?
"Of course it's for you. Your young master is famous all over the world. If such a genius can go to Beiliang and unite with Luo Shuai in civil and military affairs, then I, the general of Beiliang, will rule the world!"
Fang Hong's face was a little red. It seemed that he had too much imagination, which had led to a kind of fantasy pleasure.
"Um?"
When Fang Jue heard this, he suddenly had a ridiculous idea.
"Luo Yang wants to spy on the artifact?!"
Fang Hong was startled, his eyes looked flustered for a moment, but then calmed down quickly.
Ye Hongyi and Qin Mengchi were also shocked by Fang Jue's statement.
"Young master, what do you mean, Luo Yang?" Qin Mengchi covered his mouth, suddenly a little surprised, because no one had thought of this possibility.
But Fang Jue is not the case. This is the first time he has such a conjecture. He just thought he was suspicious before, but now it seems that Luo Yang may be really ambitious!
New grains, muskets... were enough to make Luo Yang's reputation in Beiliang Kingdom gradually surpass that of the unwise monarch.
If he can get help from himself and help Luo Yang control the courtiers in government affairs, then Luo Yang will have no worries at all.
"Fang Hong, tell me, does your Luo Shuai really have this idea?"
Fang Jue chuckled: "He sent a confidant like you to deliberately get close to me. Did he have such intentions?"
At this point, Fang Jue already understood that this fourth-grade military attaché was not captured by accident.
He just wants to see himself!
"This..." Ye Hongyi and Qin Mengchi looked at each other, "Do we want to go out?"
Fang Juebai glanced at the two of them.
Fang Hong stopped pretending:
"Young Master is indeed very smart."
"Yes, the Emperor of Beiliang is mediocre and incompetent. My marshal will replace him when he returns this time. I don't have to worry about whether he will be exposed."
"Maybe by now, my commander-in-chief has arrived in the royal city, hehe."
Fang Hong said a shocking thing, which shocked the three of them.
Someone really wants to change the dynasty!
"Luo Yang..."
"No wonder, no wonder he doesn't care about making Chen Zhi a victim, and doesn't care about the royal family's accountability for him afterwards... It turns out that it's not that he doesn't intend to leave a way out, but that he doesn't intend to leave a way out for the Beiliang royal family."
While Fang was surprised, he also felt that everything seemed reasonable.
"How about it, Master Young Master, I am here to see you on behalf of my commander-in-chief. It can be said that I am very sincere."
Although Fang Hong was tied up, he didn't care at all. Instead, he said more and more proudly:
"With the talent of a young master, the commander-in-chief has already seen clearly, and the general also admires him very much. To be a young master in Daxia is really an indignity of talent!"
He became serious: "If you can come to Beiliang and favor my commander-in-chief, you can at least be the chief minister of the cabinet of Beiliang in the future!"
"At that time, you and the general will unite with civil and military forces, and the court or the military will be able to subdue them, rectify the administration, strengthen the army and enrich the people, and in the future, you will sweep the world like the emperor did... Let's leave our name in history together!"
"...This is a condition that Daxia cannot give you. How about it? Is my commander sincere?"
As he spoke, Fang Hong looked a little crazy, his eyes full of hope, as if he had already seen such an era.
Fang Jue nodded.
This scared Ye Hongyi and Qin Mengchi.
"Fang Jue!?" Ye Hongyi glared quickly, thinking that he was going to surrender to Beiliang.
Even Qin Mengchi nodded slightly, Luo Yang was indeed more courageous than the Emperor of Daxia, and the price he offered went directly to the top.
Chief Minister of Cabinet...
This is really a position where one person is under one person and over ten thousand people. Even if the prince is in office, he will not be more powerful than the chief minister of the cabinet!
The conditions proposed by Luo Yang are definitely something that the current Daxia cannot provide.
Because no matter how talented Fang Jue is, he is still too young, and Zhuge Qingshan, the chief minister of the cabinet, has many past achievements. It is impossible to remove such a person without any fault.
Therefore, before Zhuge Qingshan died, it was impossible for Fang Jue to become the chief minister of the cabinet. Unless Zhuge Qingshan lost his mind and rebelled, he would not be dismissed for ordinary crimes.
But Zhuge Qingshan is still tough and won't die for at least ten years.
For a young man, especially one who is conceited and talented, he should be unwilling to be inferior to others and want to be in a position of great authority at a young age.
What man doesn’t have this idea?
"Combining civil and military forces, strengthening the army and enriching the people, and unifying the world..."
Fang Jue nodded and praised without hesitation:
"It seems that Luo Yang is not only ambitious, but also really ambitious. If he can think of this, he can indeed be regarded as a virtuous king."
"Fang Jue?" Ye Hongyi was worried, fearing that he would agree.
And I'm afraid that he won't take me with him.
I was also afraid that he would take me with him, but I would not want to leave.
In an instant, countless thoughts went through my mind.
"But……"
Fang Jue changed the subject: "Does he think I'm a fool?"
"Huh?" The two women breathed a sigh of relief.
Fang Hong frowned: "My Luo Shuai is absolutely sincere and can do what he says!"
He has a sense of trust that is almost admiration for Luo Yang. As Luo Yang's personal military attache, he is really a die-hard fan of Luo Yang.
Fang Jue sneered: "In order to test me and get guns, he did not hesitate to concoct a disaster in Suzhou. He regards the people as fish and human life as nothing... There is no way he can do what he just promised!"
Since ancient times, a monarch who treats the people badly can never be called a wise monarch or a wise ruler.
Since Luo Yang said that he cares about the world, how could he not regard the people of Daxia as his future subjects?
For his own selfish reasons, he concocted such a human tragedy. Such a person has huge moral problems, and his promises are naturally worthless!
Don't expect a person who has no public conscience to have private ethics.
"Maybe your commander-in-chief has such a great idea now, but his actions are destined to make him a cold-blooded person."
"Such people may be able to share hardships together, but they will never be able to share wealth and honor."
Ye Hongyi nodded: "Well said!"
"Luo Yang is a man who is greedy for merit and loves to kill. If he becomes the king of Northern Liang, I am afraid that the Northern Liang Dynasty will fall apart immediately." Although Qin Mengchi is a female, he can still take stock of heroes.
Luo Yang has always had a bad reputation, and it's not just this time that he went too far.
In past border frictions, there were many massacres of villages and cities.
"Shuai Luo won't do it. He has done everything he promised. He also said that after he ascends the throne, all the brothers will have positions above that of the general soldier!"
The rank of general soldier, from the third rank or above, is very high.
Fang Hong said coldly: "I won't allow you to slander him like this!"
Fang Jue sneered:
"You are very important to him now, so of course I have to provide for you. After Beiliang is calmed down, he will start to deal with all the people who threaten him."
"You old troops with heavy troops are naturally a thorn in our side."
"If I go to Beiliang and help him stabilize the court situation, what awaits me in the end will not be an extremely popular minister, but a bird with a bow and a bow."
Fang Hong kept shaking his head, not believing it at all.
"Then just wait and see. After he usurps the throne, you can see how he will act step by step. I can let you see that day."
"How dare you refuse the commander's kindness!" Fang Hong's eyes turned cold and there was murderous intent in his eyes.
Fang Jue said in a cold tone: "Luo Yang concocted the disaster in Suzhou. I will kill him next time we meet. You should change your beliefs."
"You dare!?" Fang Hong was suddenly startled by the young man's eyes. His calm and serious look was full of confidence and arrogance.
As if what he said was something that was bound to happen and didn't require too much statement, his tone was extremely calm.