Chapter 686 Asking for money from the Sima family is equivalent to pulling teeth
The momentum must be strong!
You must behave very arrogantly and claim that you are loyal to the Qin Dynasty and will never be used by the Jin Dynasty. In this way, the Emperor of the Jin Dynasty, Sima Yao, will be so angry that he will send him to death!
Painfully and happily!
Yang Ding, who was desperate, silently recited the clever trick taught by Wang Mi himself, came to Xianyang Hall and began to perform actively. "Is your surname Yang?"
"Are you from the Qiu Chi clan?" Sima Yao asked in a deep voice.
'Exactly!'
This guy's performance is really spot on!
Seeing Yang Ding's straight waist and strong look, Wang Mi wanted to give him a thumbs up.
"My cousin Yang Bi and I have been guarding Nanyang County for more than two years. Unexpectedly, it will be attacked by the Jin army in one fell swoop. Not only was I captured, but my cousin also died at the gate of Nanyang City. I swear to be loyal to the Qin Dynasty to the death and will never serve him.
Lord, if you want to kill or behead me, please do as you please!
Tsk tsk
There was such a tough fight!
Sima Yao stroked his beard, but did not immediately reply to Yang Ding. Instead, he looked him up and down. How could he be willing to send such a talented person to death?
"Is Nanyang County really lost?"
"Is what you said true?'
"Of course it's true!"
"I have been captured, why do I still lie? What reason do I have to lie to the Jiankang court?'
"Who are you?"
"You still don't want the Jin army to win the battle?"
Sima Daozi was immediately stunned. A strange conversation unfolded in the Xianyang Palace. Sima Daozi, the majestic Langya King, was actually silenced by Yang Dingwen.
"Daozi, what's the matter with you?'
"Are you still doubting General Huan's performance?"
Sima Yao had an angry look on his face, and Sima Daozi behaved like this, making him embarrassed to mention his throne. If he could go back in time, he really wished he had never had such a younger brother.
What a shame!
"Brother, of course I don't mean this.
"It's just, it's just...
Good guy!
Is this person actually Sima Yao's younger brother?
The majestic Langya King?
Is it actually this kind of stuff?
Yang Dinghui's intestines were almost green. If he had encountered this guy on the battlefield in Nanyang, I'm afraid it would have been Yang Ding who returned in triumph.
"There is absolutely no need to question the combat effectiveness of General Huan and General Wang. The new weapons they brought to Nanyang City are so powerful that they destroyed our army's battle formation in a mess that was difficult to clean up.
"Their victory depends entirely on strength and true ability!'
"If the king doesn't believe it, he can go into battle and try it out on the front line to see whether it is easy to fight and win, and whether he can cheat!'
There is nothing more authentic and trustworthy than praise from an opponent. Sima Yao looked at Yang Ding with admiration. Although this general unfortunately lost the battle, he is really a good man!
His words completely suppressed Sima Daozi, the bastard, in a crushing way!
"Which side are you on?"
"You actually helped them speak, that's weird!'
'That's weird!'
What Sima Daozi thought was strange, others present thought it was normal.
"Your Majesty, what else do you have to say?'
Of course he had nothing to say, other than the strange yin and yang, Wang Mi turned to Sima Yao: "Your Majesty, in this battle of Nanyang, Zhiyuan only played a supporting role. The one who really led the army to a great victory was General Huan, who contributed the most.
He was also a Jingzhou soldier.
Sima Yao had already expected this. Although he had always been wary of Jingzhou soldiers, he could still distinguish between merit and demerit.
"Old General Huan has made great contributions to his work, and I will reward him. It is rare for the old general to return to Jiankang once. How about he rest for a while, take good care of his body, and then return to Jingzhou when the army rises again?" As an emperor, you always have to express your gratitude.
Huan Chong coughed a few times and stepped forward: "Old minister, I obey the order."
He received the order, but did not retreat. He looked at Sima Yao eagerly, full of expectation.
However, Sima Yao completely failed to understand his intention.
How did this happen?
"Your Majesty, the Jingzhou brothers have worked hard in this campaign and have made great achievements, but they did not follow us back to Jiankang to rest and recuperate. I would like to thank General Huan and the Jingzhou soldiers for their merits and your Majesty's permission.'
How much can I give you for a reward? You should hurry up and say something. People who pay lip service but don't follow through on their actions are the most abominable!
Sima Yao finally became enlightened and said with a smile: "Thanks to Zhiyuan for reminding me, I was still negligent."
"General Huan, you can mention whatever the Jingzhou soldiers need. As long as you ask, I will grant you everything!"
Respond to requests?
Is there such a good thing in the world?
Is Sima Yao not long dead? Why did he suddenly become generous? He is not afraid of Huan Chongliu?
What a great opportunity. If Mr. Huan doesn't seize it tightly, he will change his name!
"Your Majesty, the requirements of the veteran are not high, but I need the help of Mr. Wang."
"oh?
"Can Zhiyuan do it?'
What kind of request is this? Sima Yao secretly rejoiced. Could it be that he was going to save another fortune?
"The Pistol Team is so powerful. It played the most important role in the Battle of Nanyang. Without this magical weapon, this battle would not have been completed in two months!'
"Your Majesty, I have requested that the Jingzhou soldiers be equipped with a pistol team. The number is set at 2,000. Jingzhou will send men and the imperial court will send guns. How about that?'
Wang Mi was overjoyed, Mr. Huan is such a friend!
Two thousand people, two thousand guns, all paid for by Sima Yao, Wang Mi's money can be saved to make more guns! "Pistol team?"
"Two thousand?"
"sure!'
"Very good!'
"That's it!'
"Zhiyuan, you are good at making guns. I will leave this matter to you. How much money is needed? You can calculate it when you go back and report it. I will approve it all!"
Sima Yao is crazy!
"yes!'
"Wei Chen takes orders!"
"Wei Chen resigns!"
‘Can’t leave!’
Wang Mi grabbed Liu Yu and the others and tried to run away, but was stopped by Yang Ding. What's going on with this stupid guy?
Want to cause trouble?
"You haven't decided on my matter yet, how can you leave?" Yang Ding blinked his big eyes and almost cursed!
Burning bridges across rivers!
Where is my gift of death?
Where is my glory?
This is because Yang Ding is being picky. The method of showing loyalty has been taught to him, but he himself turned in another direction halfway and didn't know how to turn around.
"I want to die, and I hope the Emperor of Jin Dynasty will fulfill my wish!'
"I have made up my mind that I will never serve two masters at the same time!" Yang Ding shouted loudly. Sima Yao patted his forehead and remembered, "Loyalty is commendable!"
"Yang Aiqing is so loyal and commendable!"
"How could I let you die?'
"Not only can I not let you die, I will also reward you heavily!"
What?
Can't die?
How can that work!
"I want to die!'
"I will never play for Dajin!'
"Kill or behead, it's up to you!'
Originally, Yang Ding still hoped to leave a whole body for himself, but now, he no longer has such extravagant hopes. As long as he can die under Da Jin's sword, he can accept any method of death.
"You bastard of the Southern Barbarians, please give me a happy life as soon as possible. Return your soul to the Qin Dynasty and meet my great king!"
Yang Ding was impassioned, but Sima Yao refused to give him this face.
wanna die?
Not that easy!
He summoned the great eunuch Yuan Bao in front of him and said with a smile: "Confess Yang as the General of the Northern Conquest, and give him the first district of the house.
Not only did he not die, he actually got promoted and got a big house, adjacent to Wang Xie and other first-class wealthy families, and lived in Wuyi Lane! Yang Ding couldn't believe it, and ran towards Sima Yao, baring his teeth and claws, as if he was going to commit murder, and even
After running a few steps, he was stopped by the guards in front of the palace.
"This general is born as a member of the Qin Dynasty, and will die as a ghost of the Qin Dynasty!"
"Emperor of the Southern Barbarians, let me die quickly!,
"Let me die!'
Yang Ding's roar lingered over the Xianyang Palace for a long time, lingering. After a while, he was invited down by several eunuchs. He changed into decent clothes and was sent to the house arranged for him by His Majesty the Emperor himself.
The so-called first district, under construction in Kangcheng, refers to Wuyi Lane.
This is the absolute center of Jiankang City, where the Guan Gai family gathers. Officials of all sizes in Jiankang City, even those in remote areas, all regard living in Wuyi Lane as their lifelong goal.
Buying a house on Wuyi Lane is also a shortcut to getting rich. No matter which dynasty it is, its capital city is the most prosperous and densely populated.
Traveling from south to north, merchants gathered in large numbers. As the saying goes, merchants were engaged in business. Every family with a small amount of wealth hoped to own a house in Jiankang City.
With more people, there are more needs. It is difficult to find a house. A decent house is often worth thousands of gold, let alone the one on Wuyi Lane.
There has always been a price but no market. A few big families control the land and housing resources here. Even if a child from a poor family becomes rich and joins the court, it is not easy to live in Wuyi Lane and be neighbors with the Haoying family.
Owning a house on Wuyi Lane is not only a symbol of status. If money is tight in the future, you can also sell it and make a fortune.
I have to say that this time, Yang Ding wronged Sima Yao, and Stingy Yao was quite generous this time.
If he hadn't been a first-class general of Di Qin, he wouldn't have done something like this.
After sending Yang Ding away, Wang Mi and the others did not usher in real relaxation. Everyone else was let go, but Wang Mi did not have this blessing.
He had no choice but to endure hunger and continue to deal with Sima Yao.
Wang Mi followed Yuan Bao, made several turns on the long veranda, and soon moved to another palace.
When I looked up, I saw that it was Jianchun Palace.
Jianchun Hall can be regarded as an auxiliary building of Xianyang Hall. In the past, when Sima Daozi and Sima Yao had a harmonious relationship, Sima Daozi often lived here.
But now, Sima Yao is no longer qualified to live here, so Sima Yao transformed this place into a palace for meeting his close ministers. Although the palace renovation was completed long ago, it was officially opened on this day.
"See Your Majesty.'
Because it is a place for private meetings, the layout of Jianchun Hall is mainly relaxed and comfortable. A single-seat bed with a circle and a backrest is placed in the center. It lacks the majesty of the throne, but is more lazy and leisurely.
In front of Sima Yao, there was a long case decorated with scrolls.
On the table, there is everything you need, including wine, meat and food.
It was clear that he was going to entertain him. Wang Mi swallowed his saliva and felt relieved for a while. He had already expected that Sima Yao would not let him go so easily.
"Zhiyuan, don't be restrained, sit down quickly!"
"Yuanbao, cloth.'
The two sat opposite each other, and Yuan Bao was busy adding wine and picking up vegetables. After a while, a small mountain stood up on the gold plate in front of Wang Mi.
Very good!
I'm so hungry!
Right in front of Sima Yao, Wang Shilang devoured it regardless of his status. He ate vegetables and wine. Every delicacy was taken care of by him, and the rain and dew were all wet.
After a while, a happy burp finally came out of someone's mouth, proving that he had eaten and drank enough. He wiped his mouth, and Sima Yao also spoke.
"Zhiyuan, tell me what kind of reward you want.'
Sima Yao was not a fool. Huan Chong had already received a reward. How could Wang Mi's share be left behind?
Wang Mi scratched the back of his head, feeling very embarrassed.
The personal reward for him is actually meaningless. He, the Wang family of Langya, wants money and people. The wealth he has amassed at this moment cannot be spent by several generations, so there is no need for a reward from the court.
And those things that Wang Mi wanted were not just something that he could definitely get if he had money. He thought for a moment and finally said: "Wei Chen made a special trip to return to His Majesty this time. In the battle of Nanyang, the Pistol Corps
His performance was quite outstanding and his lethality was huge, which frightened the enemy. Wei Chen believed that it was necessary for the imperial court to expand the size of the pistol team. Not only the Jingzhou soldiers, the Beifu soldiers, but also the guards stationed in the palace city also needed to be equipped.'
Since it is a good thing, of course it must be continuously expanded. Sima Yao nodded repeatedly in agreement.
"Zhiyuan, don't worry. Since I have promised to go out, let's first prepare the two thousand pistols requested by General Huan.
"We will talk about the equipment of the Beifu soldiers and guards later.'
"Your Majesty said so.'
"Your Majesty, making a gun does require a certain amount of money, but what is more important than money is the raw materials."
raw material?
What it is?
Sima Yao was confused. Is it the kind with water on one side and flour on the other?
"What raw materials are needed, and what does it have to do with the imperial court?"
"Didn't I already favor Brigadier General's Workshop to cooperate with you?'
Will the workshop?
right!
There is also this place, I forgot about it!
"Your Majesty means that the craftsmen in the workshop and the raw materials can all be deployed?'
Sima Yao nodded without thinking.
"yes'
"If there is a shortage of raw materials, can the workshop be replenished in time?'
"Of course.'
"Can your Majesty really give us money?" Here comes the most critical question!
Wang Mi held his breath and stared at Sima Yao. Sima Yao waved his hand: "Money is definitely not a problem!'
Yuan Bao wiped his sweat and saw that only the bottom of the jar of rice wine was left. He agreed without hesitation, which made him feel uneasy. Wang Mi is not someone to be trifled with!
"Then, please ask your Majesty to reward me with 10,000 gold coins.
The golden cup was brought to his mouth, and before Sima Yao had time to swallow the sip of wine, all the wine spurted out.
A fierce cough shook his chest.
Yuan Bao quickly patted him a few times, and after about half a cup of tea, he finally calmed down.
"....What?"
"Ten thousand gold?"
"Don't you think it costs so much money just to make a few guns?'
The world is spinning!
Countless little stars flashed in front of Sima Yao's eyes, and he felt dizzy, but he didn't know whether it was because he was drunk or because he was frightened. No matter what, he heard the number of ten thousand gold clearly and there was no way he could get it wrong.