Chapter 50 National Situation

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Liu Jingming opened his mouth, and he suddenly realized that he had lost the courage to speak.

The old and the young in front of him, their words and deeds are actually deciding the fate of this country.

With 5,000 tons of 95% pure black iron, the Zhang family can produce year-round, high-grade black iron for the entire Qixia Kingdom within two months.

But now, this young man is actually asking Wu Fanghai if he dares to take it.

Yes, dare to ask for it.

Five thousand tons of black iron with a purity of 95% is almost equivalent to two to three times the wealth of the national treasury!

But behind the 5,000 tons of black iron, there is also a hidden meaning, that is: you want to provide protection for the Zhang family.

This is a silent transaction, but also a silent confrontation.

The old and the young looked at each other quietly.

There was a vigorous aura spreading from Wu Fanghai's body.

Momentum is a kind of mystery, and it is also a display of spiritual power.

Liu Jingming only felt that his neck was heavy and couldn't help but lower his head a little bit.

On the opposite side, Zhang Hao remained motionless, looking directly at Wu Fanghai.

Outside the open door, Zhang Han and the awakened Zhang Shengde waited quietly. They were anxious and anxious, but they dared not step into the door.

"Haha..." Wu Fanghai suddenly burst out laughing, the loud laughter made the windows tremble.

After a while, Wu Fanghai stopped and looked at Zhang Hao: "Then, how about I adopt you as a foster son?"

Without any pretense, Zhang Hao immediately bowed down and said, "Zhang Hao pays homage to foster father."

Wu Fanghai stroked his beard and squinted his eyes: "Isn't it enough to bow your waist?"

Zhang Hao straightened up, and said word by word: "Within two months, I will personally escort 5,000 tons of black iron to the imperial capital to pay homage to my adoptive father. At that time, I hope to pay homage to my foster father again under the witness of a million troops! "

"Are you threatening me?" Wu Fanghai narrowed his eyes, already flickering coldly.

Next to him, whether it was the city lord Liu Jingming, Zhang Shengde, or Zhang Ye, there were cold sweats streaming down their backs.

Zhang Hao said calmly: "Five thousand tons of black iron!"

Wu Fanghai's face turned black: "Say it again!"

Zhang Hao adjusted his sitting posture, stretched out his right hand, with five fingers stretched straight, and said word by word: "Five thousand tons, black iron!"

Young master Zhang was smiling, calm and confident, and his voice was loud and clear.

On the road to death, Master Zhang has taken a big leap forward!

"Crack!" Wu Fanghai jumped up against the table!

Young Master Zhang said leisurely: "The general is angry? I just carried out the general's order."

Wu Fanghai almost spat out a mouthful of dirty blood.

Next to him, Liu Jingming was dumbfounded: Don't say it, what Zhang Hao said is not wrong~~~

In fact, Zhang Hao's underlying meaning is very clear: We are just a deal, don't talk about those useless things!

Wu Fanghai stood, his expression changing for a long time, and finally he laughed loudly: "Good! Very good!

Then I give you a second order: within 60 days, produce 5,000 tons of black iron with a purity of 95%, and send it to the imperial capital.

If you can't complete the task, I will kill you in front of the battle, and use the law of the army! "

Zhang Hao is very straightforward: "No problem, the Zhang family is responsible for smelting black iron, transportation, etc. But for safety, the adoptive father is responsible."

"Don't worry, in the past two months, if anyone dares to trouble the Zhang family, the old man will slaughter his whole family! But the Zhang family will also give me peace of mind."

Before the words fell, a majestic murderous intent spread. Liu Jingming next to him was the first to bear the brunt, and his eyes turned black.

As an old general, Wu Fanghai was by no means a merciful person; those who died indirectly at Wu Fanghai's hands were seven or eight million if not millions. Its murderous aura is as majestic as the ocean.

Liu Jingming was still in shock, and Zhang Hao put forward the condition again: "Also, I hope that the country can supply the ore and spirit stone for smelting black iron for free. The Zhang family is not yet capable of providing so many raw materials."

Wu Fanghai turned to look at Liu Jingming: "Liu Jingming, you will provide the ores and spiritual stones that the Zhang family needs!"

Liu Jingming suddenly had an opinion. He tried his best to hold his head up and said, "General, I am also willing to serve the country. But this matter requires His Majesty's oral order. Please forgive me."

"There will be tomorrow." The old general was very domineering and confident.

Zhang Hao laughed, and suddenly went limp, sweating profusely all over his body. It wasn't until this moment that he felt dizzy in his head. Just now, I really didn't want my life.

When Wu Fanghai saw it, he immediately smiled: "Why, are you scared?"

"Thank you foster father for your generosity. I was presumptuous just now."

"Dadu? Hehe, this is not acceptable. Military orders are like mountains and cannot be changed easily.

Within sixty days, if you can fulfill the conditions, I will formally recognize your identity in front of millions of troops.

If not, I will cut off your sacrificial flag in front of millions of troops! "

Zhang Hao: ...

Well, I take a deep breath, and another breath. Isn't it just 5,000 tons of black iron? In two months, I can produce 10,000 tons for you, believe it or not? Let you feel the power of industry.

After calming down, Zhang Hao said again: "Father, I want to know the general situation of the eastern countries."

"Oh why?"

"Only by knowing your enemy and yourself can you find your own position and understand what you should do."

Wu Fanghai's gaze towards Zhang Hao gradually filled with amazement. "Okay, I'll talk to you."

After finishing speaking, he turned to Liu Jingming who was beside him and said, "City Master Liu, I'm sorry to trouble you tonight. Go back and rest first, and you will almost receive an order from His Majesty tomorrow."

"The junior is resigning." After Liu City Lord finished speaking, he glanced at Zhang Hao, his eyes a little bit 'resentful'. Zhang Hao became Wu Fanghai's adoptive son, from the point of view of seniority, he can be called a brother and brother with City Lord Liu~~~

Zhang Shengde sent the city lord away, while Zhang Han closed the door and left quietly.

In Nuo Da's main hall, only Zhang Hao and Wu Fanghai were left.

Wu Fanghai took out a map from the storage ring and started to explain directly.

Qixia Country is located in the westernmost part of Fertility Island, with a radius of about 5,000 li.

To the north is the country of Zhoushan, which is named after the many islands in its territory; but the country of Zhoushan has a radius of more than 6,500 miles.

To the north is the country of Zhoushan, the country of Yanyun, with a radius of eight thousand miles, and to the northeast is the country of Zhongshan, with a radius of five thousand miles.

To the east is the country of Qixia, which is the country of Jinyang, with a radius of seven thousand miles; to the southeast is the country of Danyang, with a radius of six thousand miles.

Among all the countries, the Zhongshan country is the weakest; there are many mountains and mountains in the territory, the transportation is inconvenient, there are many families and sects, and the central control is weak.

Next is Qixia Country. Compared with the country of Zhongshan, the country of Qixia is centralized and strong, but the country's foundation is insufficient.

In terms of civil power, the country of Zhongshan is stronger than the country of Qixia; but in terms of national power, the country of Qixia is stronger than the country of Zhongshan.

The country of Zhoushan is similar to the country of Danyang, quite satisfactory.

The Kingdom of Yanyun is the most distinctive.

Located in the northern prairie, it has some nomadic characteristics and is extremely aggressive. Its legion is mainly cavalry.

The cavalry of the Kingdom of Yanyun is both loved and hated.

During the Eastern Expedition, they can often create brilliant results; but when the battle is unfavorable, they will run wildly, regardless of the comrades behind them.

Also, in the years when there was no Eastern Expedition, the Kingdom of Yanyun often invaded the Kingdom of Zhoushan and the Kingdom of Zhongshan, and borrowed something from its neighbors.

And when they invaded the two neighbors of the Zhoushan Kingdom and the Zhongshan Kingdom, they were not very soft-handed!

Finally, there is the Kingdom of Jinyang. This is the most powerful country among the western countries. Every time it goes east, the country of Jinyang is the vanguard.

The country of Jinyang goes further east, which is the goal of everyone's eastward expedition: the country of Taihua, the country of Canglan.

The country of Taihua is in the north, inland, nine thousand miles wide;

The Land of Canglan is in the south, eight thousand five hundred miles wide.

The coalition forces of Yanyun, Zhongshan, Zhoushan, Qixia, Jinyang, and Danyang are often beaten to death by the armies of Taihua and Canglan.

Wu Fanghai moved his finger across the country of Taihua and the country of Canglan, and sighed: "Our six countries have two or three times the area and twice the population of the country of Taihua and the country of Canglan, but those who are above the foundation period Experts, but less than 30% of their two countries!

The reason why the two countries are so strong depends on their unique geographical location.

And this is related to what we usually call trade routes.

That is to say, this trade route has gradually emptied our bone marrow! "

Zhang Hao immediately widened his eyes.

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Below, is an innovative, literal version of the map, nine countries. Different symbols indicate the approximate range of different countries. )

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