Qin Xiao walked to a stone next to him and sat down, looking at the stones blown away by the fire and thunder, he said: "My eldest son, if the court really allows the formation of a new army, do you think we can form a fire and thunder army?
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"Fire and Thunder Army?" Yu Wen Chengchao thought for a moment and nodded: "This is a really good idea. The Fire and Thunder Army can exist as a special force. They can ambush the enemy with fire and thunder on the battlefield. Once they need to attack the city in the future,
The presence of the Fire and Thunder Army can also greatly reduce casualties."
Qin Xiao said with a smile: "It seems that the eldest son has the same idea as me. This fire and thunder army does not have to be too many, and they do not need to be good at fighting. Their main task is to dig the ground, lay mines, and accurately set fires, so the requirements for them
, that is, nimble hands and feet, and quick action.”
"Other soldiers and horses need to be equipped with swords and guns. This team only needs to be equipped with shovels for digging the ground." Yuwen Chengchao said thoughtfully, slowly: "They must be buried or buried so that they can hide it well and not be caught.
People can see the flaws." After thinking for a while, he said: "If we really want to form the Fire Thunder Army, I think we need people who understand the art of civil engineering. They can observe the terrain and make accurate judgments on the thickness of the soil. In this way,
The most appropriate number of fire mines needed for a certain place can be judged in advance."
Qin Xiao smiled and said: "The eldest son thinks better than me. Yes, if we find such a talent, he can lead the Fire and Thunder Army."
"When you say this, I really think of a person." Yuwen Chengchao smiled and said: "This person is very good at the art of wind and earth, and he can observe the terrain, and his methods are very good."
Qin Xiao's eyes lit up: "Does the eldest son know such a person?"
"Yes, I know him." Yuwen Chengchao smiled and said, "But this person's reputation is not very good, and he may not be willing to come and help."
"Who is the eldest son talking about?"
"Yingchuan Sikong Ling." Yuwen Chengchao smiled and said: "When it comes to digging the earth, there are probably not many people in the world who can match him. If the Fire and Thunder Army is given to him for training, within three months,
I can guarantee that everyone in the Fire and Thunder Army is a master at digging and breaking embankments."
Qin Xiao felt that this name was very unfamiliar, but since Yuwen Chengchao was able to praise him, this Sikong Ling was definitely not an ordinary person, so he humbly asked: "Master, what does this Sikong Ling do?"
Yuwen Chengchao smiled mysteriously and lowered his voice: "Grave robbers digging graves!"
Qin Xiao was startled for a moment, but Yu Wenchengchao already explained with a smile: "Brother Qin may not know that there are 360 professions in this world, many of which are invisible and unknown, and very few people know about their existence. This tomb robber
Thieves are also a profession. When they steal tombs, they want to take away the buried treasures from the coffins. Such people will not easily move the tombs of common people, but if it is a large tomb of a dignitary, the more luxurious it is, the more likely it will be.
The easier it is for tomb robbers to remember you."
"So, Sikong Ling made his fortune by relying on dead people?" Qin Xiao sighed.
Yu Wen Cheng nodded and said: "Not everyone is capable of robbing tombs. I don't know much about this business, but Sikong Ling is considered a leader in this business."
"How could the eldest young master know such a person?"
"It happened seven or eight years ago." Yuwen Chengchao recalled: "I don't know who found out that there was an ancient tomb in Xiling, and they said that there were many treasures in the ancient tomb.
Ordinary people would just ignore it and not take it seriously, but if it reaches the ears of tomb robbers who specialize in this business, it would be a big deal. That year, a few people suddenly appeared in Fenggan City, and ordinary people naturally didn't care.
I will pay attention, but if there is any movement in Fenggan City, I will naturally know it clearly."
"I understand, it's the tomb robbers who have passed by."
Yu Wen Chengchao nodded with a smile and said: "Yes, there were three groups of tomb robbers at that time, and Sikong Ling was among them. He only brought two companions with him. These three groups all wanted to rob the ancient tomb. What happened next?
I won’t go into details, anyway, the ancient tomb was actually found by Si Kong Ling. The three groups fought for the treasure. Although Si Kong Ling was very good at robbing tombs, he was single and weak. He was no match for the other two groups, and he was beaten.
He is seriously injured and is dying. He is just one breath away from seeing the King of Hell."
"Could it be that...the eldest young master saved him?"
Yuwen Chengchao nodded and said with a smile: "Although I despise what these people did, the excitement of three teams of tomb robbers digging up ancient tombs is still very interesting, so I took Fat Fish and the others to watch the excitement secretly...
.!" At this point, his expression suddenly became sad.
Qin Xiao knew that he thought of his brothers again. Although he charged with Fat Fish, there was little chance for the others to meet again, especially Dapeng. Yuwen Chengchao had always trusted him, but who knew that he was lurking around him?
As traitors, Yu Wen Chengchao naturally felt depressed when he thought of those brothers.
Qin Xiao could understand Yu Wen Chengchao's mood and patted Yu Wen Chengchao's arm. Yu Wen Chengchao forced a smile and continued: "Sikong Ling was bound to die. I rescued him, but I didn't reveal my identity to him. He left.
At that time, I even gave him money. But I believe he must have found out who I was at that time, but he never came to find me."
"For such a great favor, he knew that it was unnecessary to come to thank him." Qin Xiao said with a smile: "Maybe he was thinking of repaying the favor one day." Thinking that Yuwen Chengchao was open-minded and righteous, it was not strange to go to rescue Sikong Ling.
things.
"Later I heard someone say that Sikong Ling washed his hands in a golden basin and stopped digging graves for a living, and started an antique business in Yingchuan." Yuwen Chengchao smiled and said: "If you really want to
To form the Fire and Thunder Army, I can send someone to send him a letter when the time comes. If he agrees, the Fire and Thunder Army will naturally become more powerful, otherwise we don’t have to force it."
Qin Xiao laughed and said: "My eldest son, you are really a lucky star in the sky. I came to you today to discuss the formation of the Fire Thunder Army in the future. This is just an idea of mine, but I have no plan at all on how to proceed. This is good, but you
He recommended a master to me, okay, this is really great."
"Don't be too happy too soon." Yuwen Chengchao's expression became serious: "Let's not say whether Si Kong Ling will agree to come to help. Even if he comes to help out of kindness, he still needs the court first.
Agree with us to train troops in the south of the Yangtze River." He pondered for a moment, then said: "The matter of soldiers and horses is extraordinary. Brother Qin is only the young minister of Dali Temple at the moment. Whether the imperial court will entrust such a heavy responsibility to your hands is a matter of course.
"A few." He lowered his voice and said: "There must be other people in the DPRK who are concerned about the formation of a new army, especially the Prime Minister. How could he miss such a good opportunity? If the Prime Minister recommends his own people to recruit and train new troops,
Army, so what?"
Qin Xiao nodded and said: "The eldest son is very worried. In fact, this is also what I am worried about. So this time when I go to Beijing, I will try my best to take over this matter."
"Don't be too hasty in everything." Yu Wen Chengchao said softly: "If the saint really entrusts you with this job, it will be the best. If the prime minister interferes and there are other candidates, we don't have to be discouraged. Recruit and train new troops.
, I believe that even if the saint really agrees to hand it over to the Prime Minister, he will definitely not hand over the entire New Army to the Prime Minister. He will definitely arrange some people in the army to restrain him. When the time comes, you will try to stay in Jiangnan to serve the New Army.
, our Fire Thunder Army can still be formed, and we can also firmly control the Fire Thunder Army."
Qin Xiao said with a smile: "Actually, if the saint wants to entrust me with the task of recruiting and training the new army, she will not let me command the new army entirely. She will also put nails in it."
Yuwen Chengchao smiled and said: "If this is just the case, then you don't have to worry, we will have plenty of solutions by then."
At this moment, they heard the sound of horse hoofbeats. They looked up and saw two fast horses galloping towards them. The first one turned over and dismounted, cupped his hands and said: "Master Shaoqing, the governor has something urgent to ask you to return to the city immediately."
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Qin Xiao did not delay, and the group of people quickly returned to the city. When they arrived at the governor's mansion, the governor Fan Yang was already waiting in the hall. When he saw Qin Xiao coming back, he didn't waste any time and led Qin Xiao directly to the side hall. He saw that there were already people waiting here.
, seeing Qin Xiao coming in, the man took two steps forward, cupped his hands and said: "Lin Hong, a common man, my lord!" He was about to kneel down, but Qin Xiao had already stretched out his hand to support him, and said with a smile: "No need to be polite."
"Sir, the errands assigned by His Highness have been almost completed by ordinary people." Lin Hong said respectfully: "I came here today to report to Your Excellency in detail."
Fan Yang was an extremely shrewd person and said with a smile: "Master Qin, you guys are chatting here for now. I have something else to do, so I won't accompany you." He left alone.
Qin Xiao thought to himself that this old guy Fan Yang had a way of getting into this position.
"One million and three thousand taels of silver have been shipped outside the city." Lin Hong said softly: "In addition, there are antique treasures, calligraphy and paintings, equivalent to no less than 800,000 taels of silver. These more than 1.8 million taels are all from Suzhou
The fundraising was very smooth in Yangzhou and Hangzhou. I have also secretly communicated with some aristocratic families in Hangzhou. It is not difficult to raise 500,000 taels of cash in three days. In addition, I can also raise 30,000 taels worth of cash.
One hundred thousand taels of antique treasures can add up to 2.6 million taels."
Qin Xiao nodded and said: "The princess said that she would send three million taels to the capital. How to deal with the remaining 400,000 taels?"
"Sir, don't worry." Lin Hong said: "There is no less than 500,000 taels of silver in Baofenglong Bank in Kyoto. In addition, our Jiangnan Family has many shops in Kyoto. They all agreed that as long as the Jiangnan Family can survive this period smoothly,
No matter how much money is needed, we will do our best. Ordinary people can also use their heads as guarantees. When we get to Kyoto, if we cannot get three million taels of silver, we will bear the blame."
Qin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and said warmly: "Thank you for your hard work this time." He knew that although the Jiangnan family used the money to save their lives, he would escort it to Beijing and give it to the palace, and his contribution would be in the palace.
It certainly looks quite big inside.
"All the big families originally wanted to give you a gift." Lin Hong said in a low voice: "But the common people know that you are an upright official and will not accept it easily. I have made an agreement with some big families in Jiangnan that you will need money in the future.
When the time comes, we will support you at all costs. The warehouse of Jiangnan Family is your warehouse!"