Chapter 275 Paving the way for the future of firearms
"Do you have some questions about my arrangements?"
Back at the coach's camp, Fang Jue looked at Ye Hongyi and Wei Feng and said with a smile.
"As a subordinate, I shouldn't question the general, but is it appropriate to let He Feng take charge of the firearms camp?" Wei Feng was very serious.
Firearms are a power that must be in the hands of His Majesty, and everyone in the court knows this.
Anyone who dares to reach out to a firearm will have his hands cut off.
However, Fang Jue left a firearm from Baihuying to He Feng.
"Fang Jue, will your Majesty agree?" Ye Hongyi couldn't help but ask.
Just now in front of He Feng, Ye Hongyi wanted to remind him, but still held back.
"If He Feng needs to use Zheng Jun's firearms camp, it means that he cannot defend Tuzhou. Don't worry, He Feng will not go to that point."
"Leaving him with firearms is just to let him know the power of firearms, adapt to the new era in time, and actively participate in this new era."
Fang Jue said calmly: "Also, in order to protect his life, there is a firearms camp. Even if Tuzhou is lost, it can protect He Feng and return to Linzhou."
Wei Feng understood: "What the general means is that He Feng does not know how to call the firearms battalion?"
"Of course." Fang Jue said.
"He Feng is so arrogant. Although he is very sophisticated now, in fact, seeing the advent of firearms, a veteran like him felt a sigh of relief."
"If firearms are used, it means that he admits that he is behind the times and cannot keep up with the times... He will not give in easily."
Regarding He Feng, Fang Jue has investigated clearly. This person is very good at dealing with others, but don't think that he is really amiable.
Being lonely and arrogant is a common problem among strong people.
Especially a person who was destined to become a famous general from birth and take over the military of Daxia.
He Feng must be recruited as soon as possible to make him one of the supporters of firearms.
The development of firearms has made a good start, but Fang Jue does not think it will go smoothly next.
The imperial court will value firearms, but will also suppress them because they are so shocking that once they are out of control, the consequences will be endless.
This is more fearful and fearful than ordinary military power.
"Winning over He Feng?" Ye Hongyi's eyes widened and she couldn't believe that Fang Jue actually said it so straightforwardly in front of him and Wei Feng.
When all the officials saw He Feng, they had to take a detour for fear of being suspected by the emperor and wanting to gain military power.
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"Didn't you deliberately avoid making friends with powerful figures in the military before?" Ye Hongyi said.
"Oh, I want He Feng to support the development of firearms, not me. There is a fundamental difference." Fang Jue glanced at Wei Feng and saw that he seemed to have this intention, so he told the two of them.
Ye Hongyi breathed a sigh of relief.
"Firearms are the sacred weapons of the country. We need the support of the entire court, not just He Feng... Some people may not be efficient at doing good things, but they are very effective at making obstacles." Fang Jueyi pointed out.
Wei Feng didn't know who he was talking about.
But Ye Hongyi knew it and said with a smile: "Did the letter from Beijing tell you about this?"
That day at the imperial court, a good news was reported that the firearms had made meritorious service in Beijing, but they were criticized and suspected. Ye Hongyi naturally also received a report from the Xuanjian Division.
She also paid attention to the disturbances in the Jinling court.
"Some people don't know whether they are doing it for Daxia or for their own selfish reasons. Anyway, there are many people who are not happy to see the rise of firearms at the moment... In fact, there are many such people in the military."
Fang Jue looked at Wei Feng meaningfully.
"General Wei didn't seem to be willing to be transferred here before he joined the Musket Bureau, right?" Fang Jue said jokingly.
"Ahem..." Wei Feng touched his nose, feeling a little embarrassed. He didn't expect Fang Jue to even know this.
"General, the last general must support the development of firearms!" Wei Feng said seriously.
Ye Hongyi chuckled: "Of course you support it, you are the commander-in-chief of the firearms camp."
"..." Wei Feng was startled. At present, it seems that the most direct beneficiary of the firearm is actually Wei Feng himself.
Apart from Fang Jue, the person who benefited the most from the military achievements brought by firearms was definitely Wei Feng, who was the chief general of the firearms battalion.
"He Feng is the number one member of the young generation in the military. With his support, we will win the support of the entire He family faction..."
"The three largest families in the military are the Mo family and the Wei family."
"The Mo family is the imperial guard. Mo Yuan has always stood by His Majesty. Your Majesty supports firearms, and the Mo family also supports firearms."
"The Wei family is still left. General Wei Feng has just expressed his stance, and Wei Ran has also expressed his support, so there is no obstacle."
Fang Jue rubbed his hands and put them on the charcoal fire to bake. It was too cold in the northern winter.
Wei Feng was surprised: "The general has been here a long time ago, paving the way for the development of firearms?"
This should be something that Your Majesty should consider next, but Fang Jue has already started testing it for Your Majesty.
"He Feng should understand what I mean."
Fang Juedao: "After Zheng Jun gives him a surprise, he will understand that the future of firearms is unstoppable."
"Um?"
Ye Hongyi: "What military orders did you give to Zheng Jun's Hundred House Camp?"
"The young master has temporarily lent [Zero Two] to Zheng Baihu." Dianyi said calmly.
"Zero Two?" Wei Feng looked confused, "What is that?"
Although he was in the firearms camp, Wei Feng didn't know about Fang Jue's "Type Zero" series of firearms. They were muskets that even Fang Jue couldn't produce in large quantities.
At present, the best "Zero One" is carried by Fang Jue. The subsequent ones are all copies of it, with insufficient quality and a service life of less than half of the "Zero One".
But on the battlefield, one shot is enough to determine the outcome.
"It's Fang Jue's custom-made firearm. It's more powerful than a conventional musket." Ye Hongyi understood.
"Customized firearms?" Wei Feng's eyes lit up, with desire in his eyes.
Fang Jue glanced at him and said with a smile:
"General Wei should have one, but it's out of stock now. When you go back this time and make meritorious service, I will ask the Musket Bureau to customize one for you as a reward."
"Really?" Wei Feng smiled happily.
Fang Jue suddenly said: "Yes, custom-made firearms can be used as rewards for the soldiers of the firearms battalion after they have performed meritorious services... just like traditional soldiers are rewarded with armor?"
"General, what an honor this is, it's worth a try!" Wei Feng agreed very much.
Traditional armies all have their own weapons that represent honor, but the firearms battalion does not have them. This is not acceptable.
"But I have to go back and report this to Your Majesty. I can't make the decision, I just made a suggestion." Fang Jue didn't say too much, but he felt that this was indeed a good idea.
"If the general opens his mouth, Your Majesty will definitely consider it." Wei Feng said seriously.
As a confidant of the emperor, Wei Feng knew how much his majesty trusted Fang Jue.
Considering Fang Jue's current contribution to Daxia, if he makes such a suggestion, His Majesty will agree to it without even thinking about it, and will even praise Young Master for his wonderful idea.
"Okay, let's all go back and rest. Tomorrow He Feng will go to Tuzhou, and we will also head to Linjiang to meet up with the Yulin Army, and then the army will return south."
"Is this a triumph?" Wei Feng rubbed his hands, as if he didn't fight enough.
Fang Jue said: "Your Majesty ordered me to return to Beijing before spring. There can be no further delay."
"But there is still more than a month until spring starts. Wouldn't it be too early for us to go back slowly?"
"General Wei still wants to gain some military glory?" Ye Hongyi said with a smile.
Wei Feng scratched his head. He had no intention of hiding this little thought.
As a member of the Imperial Guard in the capital, even though he is a close official of the emperor, there is a promotion process that does not require military merit, but it is too slow.
If he can accumulate enough military merit during this trip, Wei Feng will not need to go through seniority and can save several years.
"There is no need to feel sorry, General Wei. We will not go back directly this time. We will first go to Suzhou to see the disaster relief situation, then go to Ganzhou... and finally go straight to the capital."
"Ganzhou?" Wei Feng was confused.
Ye Hongyi said: "You already know?"
Fang Jue nodded: "King Ning is about to rebel. We cannot let him formally raise an army like Luo Yang did. Then it would be too embarrassing for me, Daxia, and I plan to nip it in the bud."
"Prince Ning is planning a rebellion?" Wei Feng's eyes widened, "This..."
Wei Feng had a strange expression, wondering if this year was a bad year.
Yue Pingchuan, Xiao Luoye, Tian Deyi...there is another King Ning.
Why do so many people want to rebel?
"We just laughed at Beiliang, but we didn't expect something to happen to our family." Wei Feng felt very unhappy.
"How do you plan to suppress Prince Ning?" Ye Hongyi asked.
Fang Jue looked at her and said with a smile: "Hongyi, it's your Xuanjian Division's turn to come in handy." This chapter has been completed!