"The number of people who can participate in this Northern Expedition must be over eight thousand." Xu Chengfei knew all this and answered without hesitation at all.
There are 8,000 capable soldiers, and Han Du nodded slightly with satisfaction. From this point of view, Shanzi Camp probably has nearly 10,000 people now. After all, even in the Northern Expedition, it is impossible for everyone to send out, and some must be left behind.
Just guard the camp.
After thinking for a while, Han Du looked at Xu Chengfei and couldn't help but smile: "How about it? Is there any problem with you leading 8,000 people? Let me make it clear first, I don't understand land warfare. Our northern expedition depends entirely on you."
When Xu Chengfei heard this, he looked up at Han Du and sneered. He turned his head to the side, not wanting to talk to Han Du at all. Maybe in his opinion, the question Han Du asked was too stupid.
After a while, Xu Chengfei turned back to look at Han Du. Seeing that Han Du was really confused, he had to explain: "Before coming to this Shanzi Camp, a certain person had already led more than 10,000 troops. Now you actually ask me
Is there any problem with leading eight thousand troops? Do you look down on me?"
He led more than 10,000 troops a few years ago. Is this guy so powerful? He has such ability at such a young age. It seems that he is also a figure in Lao Zhu's pocket.
"Haha, Brother Xu misunderstood, misunderstood. If that's the case, then I'm relieved." Han Du quickly apologized to Xu Chengfei.
Mentioning the past, Xu Chengfei's heart was moved. Thinking of the past scenery and looking at the life he is living now, he couldn't help but feel sad. "I have been working under you for six years. Do you know how I have spent these six years?" said
To be honest, if I had not come to this Shanzi camp, I would not have missed several Northern Expeditions to the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty, and maybe I would have been knighted for my military merits."
Han Du could not refute this. With Xu Chengfei's identity, if he had not come to Shanzi Camp to guard the treasure bank, he would have participated in the Northern Expedition long ago and would not have waited until now for an opportunity.
Thinking of this, Han Du also felt that he felt a little sorry for Xu Chengfei. After laughing twice, he said: "How about you go to the Navy? Next time I go to sea, I will take you with me. Maybe you can also make meritorious deeds?"
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This is the only thing Han Du can do. After all, since the death of Li Wenzhong in the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, there is no one who can talk to him. Only Navy Han Du can still make the decision. Besides, there is countless overseas wealth.
Even if you can't get military merit, you can get gold, silver and jewelry, which can be regarded as compensation to Xu Chengfei.
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Xu Chengfei not only did not express gratitude to Han Du for his suggestion, but looked at Han Du with a puzzled face and asked: "I am about to go to the north, you go and ask me to go to the Navy? Are you sure, really?"
Is it for my own good?"
Seeing Xu Chengfei's misunderstanding, Han Du laughed dryly and explained: "I didn't say it is now, you can do it at any time as long as you are willing. We are just assisting King Yan this time and obeying him
Commander, I'm afraid you won't have a chance to make meritorious deeds."
Xu Chengfei's face became a little better now. He did not refuse, but he also did not agree immediately. Instead, he said: "Let's talk about it. Now we'd better go all out to prepare for the Northern Expedition."
Indeed, it is only right to successfully win the battle in front of you. If you lose, there will be no future. You will either die on the battlefield or be accused and imprisoned.
Han Du couldn't help but nod, he really wanted to go all out.
Thinking of this, Han Du stopped chatting with Xu Chengfei and left directly to the Arms Bureau.
Han Du, who suffers from the phobia of insufficient firepower, is very knowledgeable about how to go all out. Only by hiding behind the death net of bullets and shells can we be considered absolutely safe and can we go all out.
To go.
As soon as he took a step towards the Ordnance Bureau, he was stopped by someone.
"Stop, this is the weapons bureau, please stay away."
The temper of the guards at the Ordnance Bureau was much worse than that at Shanzi Camp. Even if Han Du was wearing the Marquis's python robe, they didn't have a good look.
After all, this is an important place in the capital. Let alone a marquis, even a duke cannot enter at will without a warrant.
Han Du took out the token from his arms and signaled to the guards. Strangely enough, Lao Zhu suspended all his duties at first, and after the incident passed, he did not say anything about reinstating Officer Han Du. And Han Du, just to be lazy, simply
Deliberately pretending not to know. Even if Lao Zhu did not remove Han Du from his official position, Han Du never came to the weapons bureau again.
But Lao Zhu seemed to have forgotten his token and did not let anyone take it back.
This resulted in that Han Du was still nominally the chief of the Arms Bureau, but he had not performed his duties as chief since then.
The guard was shocked when he saw it. He knelt down quickly and apologized and replied: "I pay my respects to you, sir. Please come in."
"Is Peng Ke in the yamen? If so, ask him to come to my office." After giving the order, Han Du strode past the guard with his hands behind his back and stepped into the door.
"Master Peng came early in the morning and has not left yet. He must be here. Please stay a moment, sir. I will inform Master Peng right away."
Han Du didn't even look back, just said "hmm" and walked straight towards his office.
Shou
Wei quickly arranged for another person to wait behind Han Du, while he ran all the way to find Penk.
Han Du pushed open the door of the office, and the sunlight instantly shone through the door. The things in front of him were the same as in Han Du's memory. It was obvious that no one had used this room since he didn't come.
Although this room has not been used for a long time, there is no dust at all on the tables, chairs and coffee table. You don’t need to ask, you know that someone must have arranged for regular cleaning here.
The person behind him thoughtfully brought a pot of hot tea and offered it to Han Du.
"Sir, do you have any other instructions?"
Han Du looked up at him, smiled, waved his hand and said, "No more, you can go down first."
"Yes, sir. The little one will be guarding outside. If you need anything, sir, let me know and the little one will go and take care of it immediately." After saying that, when Han Du nodded towards him, he took two steps back and turned around to go out.
After a while, Penke got the news and came.
The moment he stepped through the door, he looked at Han Du, who was sitting at the top, with a complicated and happy expression on his face.
Peng Ke's mood was very complicated for the Lord Han, the Marquis of Zhenhai, in front of him. Judging from his nature, he naturally couldn't stand Han Du's behavior of disappearing for such a long time without asking the Arms Bureau at all.
But at the same time, he was glad that Han Du never interfered in his affairs.
Penke is a purely technical official, and what he fears most is an outsider telling him, an expert. He is not interested in anything other than technology. This personality has caused him to suffer a lot in the past, and even
It was not uncommon for some Shangguan who thought he would be incapable of doing anything to give him little shoes to wear.
Otherwise, with his ability, he would not be just a sixth-grade official at this age.
On the contrary, the period when Han Du was in charge of the Ordnance Bureau turned out to be the most comfortable days since Peng Ke became an official.
Peng Ke suddenly laughed out loud, stepped forward in three steps, and paid homage to Han Du: "Peng Ke, please pay your respects to your lord."
When Han Du heard Peng Ke's voice, he put down the documents in his hand and asked with a smile: "These days when I am away, all the affairs of the entire Ordnance Bureau have been placed on you and Zhan Yong. Thank you for your hard work.
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"It's not hard to be a subordinate, as long as you don't blame the subordinate for mishandling things," Peng Ke said softly with a smile.
Han Du put down the document in his hand and sighed: "I have taken a brief look at it and you have handled it properly. There is nothing inappropriate."
"Thank you for the compliment, sir." Peng Ke finally felt relieved after hearing this and bowed slightly towards Han Du.
Han Du did not continue the question and instead asked about the purpose of the trip.
"How many revolvers and bullets does the Ordnance Bureau have now?"
The revolver is now regarded as a magic weapon by the Ming Dynasty. Although the Ordnance Bureau produces a large number of revolvers and bullets every month, the emperor has issued strict orders to strictly monitor the revolvers and bullets.
Therefore, Peng Ke was extremely sensitive to Han Du's words, and the moment he heard it, his whole body couldn't help but tense up.
He asked carefully and tentatively: "There are still some revolvers and bullets in the weapons department. I don't know what you want to do by asking this?"
"As long as it's in stock." Han Du nodded with satisfaction, and then said nonchalantly: "I will transfer 10,000 revolvers to Shanzi Camp, and I will send one million rounds of bullets first."
Naturally, the Ordnance Bureau can take out 10,000 revolvers, as well as a million rounds of ammunition. But if so many revolvers and bullets are really transferred away, the Ordnance Bureau's inventory will be reduced by more than half in an instant.
This is the output of the Ordnance Bureau for more than a year. Even if Han Du wants it, Penke will shed tears of distress.
"My lord, you must not do it. You must not do it. The emperor has decreed that the revolvers and bullets must be strictly guarded. If your lord transfers so many of them at once, I will not be able to explain them to you."
Han Du raised his head and looked at Peng Ke dissatisfied, and asked: "Who wants you to explain?"
Just when Peng Ke was stunned and hadn't understood what Han Du meant.
Han Du said lightly: "Don't forget, I am still the head of the Ordnance Bureau. I will naturally explain this matter to the emperor. Why do you need to take charge of the tank?"
Penke was stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses. In the past, Han Du was not in the yamen, and he was responsible for the dispatch of revolvers and bullets. But now that Han Du is back, naturally nothing will happen without him. He is also a long-term
Doing this kind of thing has become a habit, and he didn't come back to his senses for a while, so he subconsciously objected when Han Du ordered him.
Seeing Peng Ke's stunned expression, Han Du smiled and persuaded: "Don't worry, I will write this order, so you won't get into trouble."
When Peng Ke saw what Han Du said, he quickly apologized and raised his hands towards Han Du and said: "I have overstepped my bounds, please forgive me. Please give me the order, and I will do it now."
Han Du nodded, took out a piece of paper, and wrote an order to transfer 10,000 revolvers and 1 million rounds of ammunition to Shanzi Camp. He opened the box, took out the copper seal, sealed it, folded it and handed it to Penke.