To be honest, he also had some doubts about the effectiveness of firecrackers, but he also admitted that what Feng Ziying said was reasonable.
With the rapid expansion of Jianzhou Jurchen power, their level of armor tanning has also become higher and higher. In addition, their inherent advantages in riding and archery, especially their strength in crossbowmen, made the Zhou army more vulnerable to facing this opponent.
always at a disadvantage.
To break this pattern, Fire Gun is undoubtedly the next suitable choice.
In particular, Feng Tang and the heavy-duty firecrackers he mentioned, called turtledove or eagle-beak muskets, have a lethality that can reach a distance of 120 feet. Such powerful heavy-duty firecrackers require support when aiming and shooting.
, very inconvenient, but its power far exceeds the range of Jurchen bows and arrows.
The lethality of Jurchen bows and arrows is generally between 30 feet to 40 feet, and very few exceed 40 feet. Compared with three-eyed muskets, target guns and other fire-door guns, the Jurchen bows and arrows only have a lethality of about 20 feet.
Archers far exceeded the Zhou army's firearms in terms of range, power and shooting frequency. This is why the Zhou court was not optimistic about fire blunderbuss.
The shooting range of this batch of Rumi guns has reached forty feet, which is comparable to that of Jurchen bows and arrows. However, the physical requirements and training time of a Jurchen archer are not comparable to that of fire gunners, which can be used by ordinary soldiers.
Yes, Chai Ke also knew that this should be what Feng Tang valued most.
An ordinary soldier only needs to spend some time training and can quickly become a barely qualified fire gunner in a year and a half. However, it takes an unimaginable amount of time to become a qualified archer.
In view of this, neither Zhang Jingqiu nor Chai Ke expressed any objection to Feng Tang's request. After all, as the new governor of Jiliao, it would indeed be unjustifiable if he did not even have the power to act expediently.
Their idea was to observe and see how effective Feng Tang's Fire Gun Army plan was. If it was really unsatisfactory, they could let Feng Tang give up on it earlier.
Now it seems that Feng Tang's idea may have come up with Feng Ziying's support, which made Chai Ke even more curious.
He really wanted to see what the two father and son's attempt would bring.
"Ziying, since you and your father are so confident about this matter, let's give it a try. In addition, your father also mentioned the problems of the Haixi Jurchens, the Chahar people and the Horqin tribe. I think there are also some of your ideas in it.
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Feng Ziying did not deny this point, "My father is quite familiar with the Chahar people. He has lived in Datong for many years, so he is a little worried that the Chahar people have been dormant for so many years. Now this Lin Dan Batur has appeared.
He is still young, but some clues have been revealed, so he plans to get a good feel for the Chahar people. As for the Haixi Jurchens, my father and I have the same view. We must try our best to preserve the Ula tribe and prevent the Jianzhou Jurchens from being destroyed.
The Shuowula tribe opened the door to the Jurchens in the East China Sea. The Jurchen forces in the East China Sea were scattered and could easily be annexed by the Jianzhou Jurchens..."
"So this is achieved by supporting the Ye He tribe to fight against the Jianzhou Jurchens?" Chai Ke thought thoughtfully, "My father felt that it would be difficult for the Ye He tribe to contain the Jianzhou Jurchens, so he felt that when necessary, the Liaodong Army would have to
Go into battle in person."
Chai Ke was surprised, "Is this what your father thinks? Will it trigger a war with the Jianzhou Jurchens?"
"Master Chai, I think what my father said is very reasonable. The more you want to avoid war, the more you need to show that you are not afraid of war. I think this is also suitable for the relationship between us and the Jianzhou Jurchens.
What's more, I think if Nurhaci is smart enough, before the Haixi Jurchens are solved, the Jianzhou Jurchens will never be able to completely fall out with our Zhou Dynasty." Feng Ziying said confidently: "So the more this is done, the more likely we will be.
We cannot let the Jurchens of Jianzhou destroy the Ula and Yehe tribes."
Chai Ke agreed with Feng Ziying's point of view on this point. Although the Jianzhou Jurchens were increasingly becoming a serious problem for the Zhou Dynasty in Liaodong, Nurhaci would not take such a risk until the Hercynian Jurchens were eliminated.
"By the way, I heard Fei Xiong say that you are worried about changes in the southwest?" This was Chai Ke's purpose in recruiting Feng Ziying today.
Chai Ke was particularly impressed by Feng Ziying's keen vision and unique perspective on the Ningxia town rebellion, so when Wang Yingxiong mentioned that Feng Ziying had been paying attention to the movements of the southwestern chieftains, Chai Ke immediately became nervous.
…
When Feng Ziying left the Ministry of War, she knew that Chai Ke might not be able to sleep well for a long time.
He elaborated on some of his views in resisting the law. Although there is currently not enough evidence to prove that Yang Yinglong will rebel, the close contact between the three chieftains of Bozhou, Shuixi and Yongning is a bad sign in itself.
No one said that these chieftains couldn't interact with each other, but they didn't before, and now they suddenly move around more closely, which makes people suspicious.
What's more, Chai Ke also knows very well how fierce the conflicts are in the disputes over the land in the southwestern region, and how much oppression the local people bear. Just like bundles of dry grass, maybe if a spark is thrown, it will trigger a massacre.
The sky is on fire.
But this is no longer his responsibility. He has done everything he can to be benevolent and righteous. After experiencing so many things, Feng Ziying has become more and more aware that he is really not an almighty person. He can turn the tide even if he can't do anything.
Even if you know it, you still can't change it, just like the Ningxia rebellion.
He could even predict that the Supreme Emperor or Prince Yi Zhong and Emperor Yonglong would eventually have a dispute. In what way this dispute would begin and with what result it would end, he could not determine.
But one thing is certain, there will definitely be countless people who are on the wrong team, and the result will be a lot of heads.
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"Grandma, what happened to Qingwen? Why was the wife kicked her out?" When Ping'er hurried in, what he saw was Wang Xifeng lying absentmindedly on the kang, half of the silk damask and pine flower mat revealing half of the round jade mound.
Next to him, Feng'er fanned again and again.
Seeing Ping'er coming in, Feng'er made a move, and Feng'er wisely packed up his fan and went out.
"Grandma, what's wrong with you?" Ping'er also felt that something was not right with Wang Xifeng during this period. He was droopy, had little energy, and had a bad appetite.
"It's nothing, I just feel tired and can't bring myself to do anything." Wang Xifeng tilted her body, placing the brocade rong mat under her round and plump buttocks, Ping'er quickly placed an azurite money python behind her back. Cushion, "a bunch of blind little hooves. Grandma is not feeling well and doesn't know how to put a cushion on her."
"With you being as shrewd and agile as you are, I can rest peacefully for a few days." Wang Xifeng sighed, "Maybe it was because I had a cold stomach some time ago, my appetite is not good, and my body is very tired. They are all lazy."
"Then grandma simply hands over the matter in hand and asks madam to arrange someone else. Well, why not ask grandma Zhu to take care of it for a while so that grandma can take some rest and don't hurt her body." Ping'er was concerned. typical.
"Hey, I really can't go to my wife to hand over this burden at this time. Someone will inevitably gossip, and my wife will be unhappy." Wang Xifeng sighed, "The house is also full of temple demons, the wind is strong, and the water is shallow. There are so many bastards, there are always some people who have to make some mistakes in order to show off. Didn't you ask Qingwen what's going on? You can rely on your own beauty, and there are people who can tell you one thing or another. Let’s just say that she looks and has a temperament just like Sister Lin. This time Sister Lin came back and betrothed her to the Feng family’s eldest son, which made Baoyu a little confused. When these words reached his wife’s ears, wasn’t this a deliberate attempt to spite her?”
Ping'er understood immediately.
Someone drugged Qingwen.
She has always had a good relationship with Qingwen. Although she is not as close as she is with Yuanyang, among the few popular maids in this house, apart from Yuanyang and Zicuckoo, they are also Xiren and Qingwen. Jin Chuaner is gone After leaving the Feng Mansion, there is less communication now. Like other maids, they are all separated by one layer.
Now that Miss Lin is married, she is naturally a little particular about it. Men like Mr. Bao are cousins, but it is not easy for them to go to other people's boudoirs at will.
This incident in itself was very irritating to Baoyu. In addition, several of his sisters had gone to Jiangnan this time, and he was the only one left at home. With this incident as an excuse, Mr. Bao felt even more miserable. of.
The wife was originally afraid that something would happen to Baoyu at this time. Qingwen's appearance had always been that of a fox in her eyes. After hearing such words, it was a good thing that she didn't immediately kick Qingwen out.
"Then Mr. Bao didn't even stop him?" Ping'er couldn't help but add another sentence.
Wang Xifeng glanced at Ping'er, half-smiling but not smiling, "What are you thinking, little hooves? My wife wants to kick Qingwen out, and even the ancestors are so angry that they have to take this step. If Baoyu touches this bad luck, it's not a good idea." A quarrel?"
Ping'er lowered his head and said nothing.
"Baoyu just wants to get Qingwen back, so he has to wait a month or two until his wife's anger subsides and find a suitable opportunity." Wang Xifeng also knew that Ping'er and Qingwen had a good relationship, so she said more. If it were someone else, she wouldn't be too lazy to say more.
"I'm afraid Qingwen is too impatient and can't bear this kind of anger..." Ping'er couldn't help but sigh.
"You're a girl, but you can't stand this or that. Do you really think you're a rich lady?"
Wang Xifeng was unhappy, and Ping'er didn't dare to say anything anymore.
"By the way, Ping'er, you said that this second master is invisible all day long. What on earth is he doing? He goes out early in the morning and doesn't come back until evening. He doesn't come back to eat. When he comes back, he falls asleep...
"Wang Xifeng's eyes were a little colder and doubtful, "I always feel that the second master seems to be a different person, and people can't understand him."