Half an hour passed quickly, Xi Junmai walked as fast as flying, and excitedly ran into the room to report.
"Sir, the odds you opened have been calculated. There are 76 people who bought your victory, with a total of more than 160,000 coins. There are more than 130 people who bought Huang Luan and Huang Yushi's victory, with a total of 880,000 coins. Of course.
, this does not include the part where you bet alone."
Hearing this, everyone present was shocked.
If you add in the part of the bet with Changsun Chong, wouldn't the total be more than 1.3 million yuan?
After secretly calculating, even His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
The annual tax revenue of the entire Tang Dynasty was only about 30 million yuan.
Now that Yang Fan has opened a handicap, it is equivalent to 1/30 of the entire empire's total fiscal revenue, which is simply terrible.
On the other hand, these aristocratic families are really extremely rich by casually investing nearly a million dollars in a single bet.
I thought that these aristocratic families were asked to donate some money for disaster relief, but every family was so fussy about it. It was really hateful.
Although he had great confidence in Yang Fan, His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but feel worried secretly.
If Yang Fan loses this time, it will be equivalent to losing nearly millions of dollars.
Even though Yang Fan can make a lot of money, it is definitely an astronomical sum.
In fact, Yang Fan really didn't expect these officials from aristocratic families to be so ruthless.
It seems that these aristocratic families want to sell the manufacturing method of colored glaze after they lose.
What a good calculation!
However, these people are really courageous. If ordinary gunmen are used, they may really fail in the face of huge pressure.
It's a pity that these officials from the aristocratic family never expected that Yang Fan's bodyguards were all a group of hardened special forces.
For a pediatric project like fixed-point shooting, it is just easy to pick up.
What's more, this time I used a rifle, so it was absolutely guaranteed.
Seeing that Yang Fan was deep in thought, Cheng Yaojin, Li Ji, and Fang Xuanling looked at each other and said worriedly: "My dear nephew, are you sure?"
Looking at the worried faces of several people, Yang Fan smiled slightly: "Thank you uncles for your concern. Although I am not 100% sure, I still have a 60-70% chance."
Hearing Yang Fan's words, Cheng Yaojin and others couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said again: "As long as you are more than 50% sure, do it. Since these people are so hateful, they can't lose their ambition by selling iron. If
If we really lose, we still have some spare money here, just take it!"
Several of them have fought hard on the battlefield. In their opinion, if they have a 60 to 70 percent winning rate, they can definitely give it a try.
Unfortunately, what they didn't know was that Yang Fan just didn't want to expose his trump card, so he said his winning rate was so low.
However, their words still moved Yang Fan, and he quickly replied: "If necessary, I will definitely trouble some uncles."
Yang Fan did not refuse. Being able to support him in such a situation is a priceless friendship.
And His Majesty Li Er gritted his teeth, patted his thigh and shouted: "Xian son-in-law, don't worry, even if you lose, I will be counted as one, but I want to see what kind of faces these aristocratic families are like?"
"I will definitely live up to His Majesty's expectations!" Yang Fan stood up and returned the greeting, then turned around and asked, "Junmai, is Su Dingfang ready for everything?"
Xi Junmai replied loudly: "Master Qi, everything has been prepared. I'm just waiting for your order."
"Okay, please step back first." After saying that, Yang Fan turned to His Majesty Li Er with a smile and said, "Your Majesty, please move and give the order."
At the same time, I explained the steps for issuing orders to His Majesty Li Er one by one.
After listening, His Majesty Li Er nodded, and with a serious face, he led several people out of the check-in room and came to the high platform again.
Seeing that ten well-dressed guards were lined up, holding something like a fire stick about one meter in their hands, this was completely different from the previous pistol style.
His Majesty Li Er was a little suspicious and asked softly to Yang Fan beside him: "What is this? This thing can really hit a target 500 steps away."
"Your Majesty, this is Weichen's improved musket. Although this musket is not as convenient as the original in close combat, it is more accurate for long-distance shooting..."
Yang Fan just gave a rough explanation.
After all, if the principles of rifles and pistols were explained, Li Er and the others would not understand.
The rifle has a sight and a long bore, and of course the accuracy is more accurate.
Changsun Chong, who was on the side, saw that these people were not using the usual pistols, and he was completely panicked.
Without asking for permission, he shouted angrily: "Yang Fan, you are violating the rules. This is not the musket that His Majesty asked the firearms inspector to build. How can you use this thing to shoot?"
Looking sideways at Changsun Chong, Yang Fan held his tongue and said: "Everything in the world is never static, not to mention, why do you say this is not a musket, just because you haven't seen it before? It's really ridiculous!"
Changsun Chong wanted to refute again, but Changsun Wuji glared back.
This son really disappointed him!
Didn’t you see that His Majesty Li Er’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pot?
He knew clearly that the emperor's trip today was to shock the aristocratic family, but he got involved without thinking. He deserved it.
But Changsun Wuji is really distressed!
200,000 yuan, it took several years to earn so much money!
In his eyes, Changsun Chong was simply a prodigal son who was about to ruin all the Changsun family's wealth.
Even so, Changsun Wuji did not dare to stop it.
No matter what, the emperor is still the greatest support of their eldest grandson family.
If His Majesty Li Er is displeased, his eldest grandson's family will be in ruins.
Seeing that Chang Sun Chong was very sensible and stopped messing around, His Majesty Li Er's face turned slightly bright, he snorted coldly, waved his hand and said: "Everyone listens to the order and prepares."
The ten guards uniformly picked up the rifles in their hands, opened the safety with a few clicks, and loaded the bullets.
"shooting!"
Seeing that the guards were ready, His Majesty Li Er followed Yang Fan's previous explanation, pressed down his big hand, and spit out two words.
As the order was given, gunshots fired one after another.
The shocking sound of gunshots made His Majesty Li Er blush with excitement.
It can be known from the sound of the gun that the power of this kind of musket is certainly not small.
Some officials who had never heard gunfire could not help but tremble slightly.
Although the muzzle of the gun was not pointed at them, the strange-looking musket seemed to be piercing their hearts, causing them to break out in cold sweat unconsciously.
Especially the tongue of fire spitting out of the gun, even though it was only for a moment, it seemed to burn them to death.
For a moment, the entire testing ground was silent, with only the sound of gunshots echoing for a long time.
At this time, the civil and military officials were waiting quietly.
Although the sound of gunshots was very shocking, before the results came out, those officials from the noble families were still taking chances, hoping that these muskets were just for sight but useless.
Soon, the dreams of these officials from aristocratic families were shattered.
Because they also saw the statistical officials bringing the pig head over under the supervision of Chang Sun Wuji and his party.
There was a blood hole on the head of these pigs as big as a child's fist, which made everyone look horrified.
Everyone present could not help but be speechless!
If a musket hits a person, it will definitely cause a fist-sized wound. Where is the human life left?
This is simply a weapon for killing people!
If all the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty were equipped with such sharp weapons, wouldn't they be invincible?
When the time comes, there will be no room for resistance from these aristocratic families. Unnaturally, all the officials of the aristocratic families showed their timidity.
Seeing this scene, His Majesty Li Er nodded with satisfaction. It was obvious that the rifle was more powerful than the pistol.
As long as the army mastered this kind of musket skillfully, it would not be far from conquering Goguryeo.
Thinking of becoming an emperor for eternity, His Majesty Li Er's lips turned into an animated grin.
If it weren't for the wrong occasion, he would have wanted to roar three times to express his joy.
Seeing the obvious wounds on the heads of the ten pigs, His Majesty Li Er knew that Yang Fan had won again, which made him extremely envious.
This guy made hundreds of thousands of dollars in a flash, even the imperial court couldn't mint money so fast!
However, it makes His Majesty Li Er happy to see these aristocratic families lose a sum of money.
When the officials reported the statistical results, His Majesty Li Er announced the results on the spot.
Some are happy and some are worried!
For those who bought Yang Fansheng, they couldn’t express their joy.
Although there were only seventy officials who bought Yang Fan's victory, the total amount was only a few hundred thousand yuan.
But you must know that at this time, the monthly salary of a fifth-rank official in the Tang Dynasty was only about five or six guan, and the average salary could be several hundred guan. This was definitely a huge windfall.
They feel deeply grateful to have followed in Yang Fan's footsteps.
In the eyes of these officials, this amount of money can be used to live and drink for a long time.
As expected, there is meat to eat by following Yang Fan, it's that simple.
People who win money are naturally full of joy, while people who lose money are naturally miserable.
Especially Changsun Chong, whose face turned pale at this time, and cold sweat fell down involuntarily.
Thousands of acres of fertile farmland and several mines were lost in one fell swoop. Even if Zhao Guofu's family had a great business, they couldn't withstand such a torment!
However, Changsun Chong didn't know how to reflect. Instead, he believed that Yang Fan deliberately set a trap for him.
Unconsciously, the hatred for Yang Fan in my heart increased even more.
Seeing Changsun Chong's face pale and his whole body shaking, everyone mourned for him in silence for several minutes.
But everyone had no sympathy for him, especially those who lost money, and even felt disgust and hatred for Changsun Chong.
In their opinion, if Chang Sun Chong, the firearms supervisor, had not sworn that the muskets were not so powerful, how could they have lost so much money?
They originally wanted to take the opportunity to make some money from Yang Fan, but they didn't know that the clown in the end was themselves.
It can be said that stealing the chicken but losing the rice!
Except for Changsun Chong, who suffered the most, the one who suffered the most was Huang Luan.
From now on, the Jiangnan Huang family will unequivocally support Chaoyang in establishing a sea trade yamen in Jiangnan.
Whether willingly or unwillingly.
It is conceivable that in the future, the Jiangnan Huang family will never gain the absolute trust of the Jiangnan gentry.
In the future, the Jiangnan gentry will not be monolithic!
Looking at the reactions from all parties, His Majesty Li Er nodded with satisfaction.
Calling these officials from aristocratic families here today can be regarded as achieving the expected goal.
As for Yang Fan's performance, His Majesty Li Er was even more satisfied.
Ever since I met Yang Fan, whether it was a plague or a natural or man-made disaster, I have always come up with solutions to solve them, and he has never let him down. He is indeed his lucky star.
Seeing how powerful the muskets were, His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but look forward to the powerful thunder.
Then he turned to Yang Fan and asked cordially: "The county magistrate is indeed the pillar of the empire. With this weapon, our Tang Dynasty will be immortal for generations to come. I heard that the power of the thunder is even more powerful. Now take it out to open my eyes."
Bar?"
"I obey the order!" Yang Fan did not attack His Majesty Li Er's stinky appearance, and immediately asked Xi Jun to buy it.
However, when His Majesty Li Er saw the thunder in Yang Fan's hand, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Because what Yang Fan took out was a small box that was half a foot wide and ugly in appearance.
If no one knows the power of this kind of thunder, no one will believe how destructive it can be.
His Majesty Li Er naturally thinks the same way.
Looking curiously at the strange object in Yang Fan's hand, he asked curiously: "Is this thing made according to the recipe you wrote?"
"Exactly!"
"Originally, the Ordnance Supervisor also deployed it according to that proportion, but the thunder that was obtained was not very powerful. How did you operate it?"
"Put the well-proportioned black powder into a special iron can, and then plug in the lead..."
"Is this thing really as powerful as you said?"
His Majesty Li Er turned over the Hongtianlei in his hand and looked at it again and again, and asked with great interest.
Obviously, Li Er didn't believe how powerful such a small box was.
Not only His Majesty Li Er, but also many officials on the stage.
Especially Changsun Chong, he finally seized the opportunity: "Yang Fan, you are talking nonsense. You think that you can use the illusory thunder to deceive His Majesty by creating a musket. You are extremely shameless."
In his opinion, as Yang Fan said just now, putting black gunpowder in a jar to make a powerful sky-shattering thunder is simply nonsense.
Because he had tried it more than once, and what he finally made was a better-looking firework that made no more noise than a fart.
And Yang Fan boasted about this kind of thing so much that he thought he was simply trying to deceive His Majesty Li Er, so naturally he quickly exposed it.
Having just lost face, Changsun Chong certainly wanted to get it back on the spot.
Seeing the extremely expressive Changsun Chong, Yang Fan was speechless.
What a frog in the well!
Although it is filled with black powder, the proportions are different, and the power is also different. There are also various things like fuses. How can you, Changsun Chong, research it in just a few clicks?
Hearing Chang Sun Chong's words, His Majesty Li Er became even more suspicious, so he waved his hand and said: "Since everyone is suspicious, you can light it now. I want to see the power. The rifle shot just now was too far away.
If you can’t see it clearly, let’s test the thunder on the high platform. I want to see its power with my own eyes.”
Yang Fan had a dull look on his face, swallowed hard, looked at His Majesty Li Er in disbelief, and asked hesitantly: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, it's not appropriate to try the risk here. I think it's better to be farther away, at least two
One hundred steps is the most suitable, and it must be ignited by specialized personnel."
As he said that, Yang Fan looked at His Majesty Li Er as if he were a fool, and really wanted to say something - Li Er, you have lived enough, I haven't lived enough yet, so don't make trouble.
When a simple explosive pack was tested on this platform, the surrounding officials would be killed in pieces!
Besides, even if this explosive is not as powerful as later generations, it should not be underestimated!
Usually, Yang Fan didn't dare to get involved when doing experiments. He always asked the craftsmen to strictly follow his requirements, for fear of being accidentally blown to death.
Now that His Majesty Li Er asked him to light it here, Yang Fan of course shook his head and flatly refused.
However, seeing Yang Fan's "panic" look, Changsun Chong didn't think so.
He also thought that Yang Fan was afraid of being exposed, so he didn't dare to light the fire in front of everyone, so he added insult to injury: "They say that you, Yang Fan, destroyed Tubo with just one hand. I don't think it was more than that. If you weren't lucky, how could you have made such a decision?"
great merit?"
"Now you don't even dare to ignite a small thunderbolt, and you still brag so arrogantly. I, Changsun Chong, really look down on you."
Looking at Changsun Chong who was making sarcastic remarks, Yang Fan rolled his eyes indifferently and said directly: "If you have the ability, go ahead, otherwise you won't have to push me here."
How could Changsun Chong endure such anger and said stubbornly: "I'll do it, I'll do it. What's the big deal with a small thunderstorm?"
"Okay, let Chong'er light it." After saying that, His Majesty Li Er asked everyone to step back more than a foot, and handed the explosive box in his hand to Changsun Chong.
In his opinion, Yang Fan really made a big deal out of small things.
Seeing His Majesty Li Er's act of seeking death, Yang Fan really wanted them to blow up the ball.
But he also knew that he couldn't do this, so he quickly advised: "Your Majesty, please think again. Have you forgotten the battle report sent by the ministers during the battle against Tubo, which recorded in detail the power of the thunder."
After hearing Yang Fan's reminder, His Majesty Li Er thought for a moment and felt that Yang Fan was right and it was better to be on the safe side.
"Light it up and throw it at the mound."
He raised his eyes and looked around, and saw a mound of dirt about two people high about five feet away from the platform. He ordered Changsun Chong to light it and throw it there, so that everyone could see its power.
In His Majesty's opinion, the distance of five feet is enough and should be foolproof.
Looking down at the mound, Yang Fan gritted his teeth and thought, this is fine.
Although the distance is still too close, as long as the emperor is protected from injury, the others don't care.
Humph, if you, the emperor, are not allowed to see it, how can you pay attention to this land mine filled with black powder, and how can you scare these aristocratic families?
So, Yang Fan took the trouble to tell Changsun Chong what he should pay attention to, and told this guy to throw it to that place as soon as it was lit, but not to keep it in his hand.
Although this guy is very hateful, if he died on this land mine, he would be in big trouble.
When Changsun Chong heard Yang Fan speak so seriously, he couldn't help but think of the tragic scene in Tubo.
Thinking of those corpses without a single complete body makes me feel cold when I think about it now.
Could it be that the misery of those people was the result of this kind of thunder?
For a moment, Changsun Chong hesitated and felt a little nervous.
But you’ve already said the big words, so you can’t slap yourself in the face, right?
Besides, Changsun Chong couldn't bear the playful look in Yang Fan's eyes, and thought in his heart that Yang Fan must have scared him on purpose.
Thinking this way made him bolder.
Seeing Chang Sun Chong light the fuse, Yang Fan turned to Cheng Yaojin and Li Junxian, who were watching to protect His Majesty Li Er, and said: "Stand in front of His Majesty and protect His Majesty!"
His Majesty Li Er quit, pushed Cheng Yaojin and Li Junxian away, and said impatiently: "I have killed more people in my life than you have seen dead bodies, and I am still afraid of such an ugly person like you.
?Get out of the way quickly, I want to see its power with my own eyes!"
Yang Fan smiled helplessly.
Haha, the ignorant are really fearless!
Since you are so awesome, I hope that after seeing the power of land mines, you, the emperor, can still be so calm!
Perhaps the quarrel between His Majesty Li Er and Yang Fan diverted Changsun Chong's attention.
This guy actually lit the fuse and didn't throw it away immediately. This scared Yang Fan to death.
Although the lead wire of this experimental thunderbolt is long, it can’t be built like this, right?
Even if you want to die, don't drag us together to support you!
Looking at the sparkling fuse, Yang Fan took two steps forward, snatched the earth mine from Chang Sun Chong's hand, and threw it towards the mound of earth with all his strength.
After a few breaths, everyone only heard a bang.
The deafening sound almost shattered everyone's eardrums, and the flying silt made some people feel ashamed.
Some people even had traces of blood oozing from their faces.
Apparently, someone got scratched by the sand!
Even if it is five feet away, it is powerful enough.
Fortunately, the mine in this test was not filled with fragments of iron or the like.
However, the violent shock wave directly uprooted the mound.
The violent explosion made people's eardrums numb, and the high platform seemed to be crumbling in the earth-shaking explosion.
Everyone was shocked!
Especially Changsun Chong, who was still confused at this moment.
If Yang Fan hadn't snatched the earth mine from his hand and thrown it away, he might have been dead at this moment.
He didn't feel that his body was as hard as that pile of dirt.
Unknowingly, a stream of warm clear water flowed down from the top of my thigh.
Changsun Chong was frightened to the point of peeing again!