Chapter 201 Argument
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The golden sunlight shrouded the palace, and the palace in the early morning seemed to exude a strong auspicious color.
Xiao Ming nodded slightly at Luo Quan's words. He didn't agree with handing over the artillery to the Imperial Army, but agreed with Luo Quan's distrust of the vassal kings.
This is what a loyal general should say, and it is also a reason worthy of his wooing.
"This artillery production technology, this king will not give it to anyone."
Xiao Ming answered Luo Quan's words with a firm tone.
"His Royal Highness...you..." Luo Quan showed a puzzled look, even a little sullen. It made sense to say this to other vassal kings, Xiao Ming, but he also said the same to the Royal Guard directly under the royal family. He really couldn't understand .
Lu Fei heaved a sigh of relief when he heard Xiao Ming's words behind him. He was really worried that Xiao Ming would accept it all at once, and Luo Xin seemed to be thinking about something.
Luo Quan's reaction was expected by Xiao Ming, and when he said that in the court later, the reaction of the ministers would definitely be greater than his.
But before that, he needs to win Luo Quan's support for him in the court later.
He explained: "The court of the general is no longer the court of the royal family. How can this forbidden army be the forbidden army of the royal family? The general asks himself, are the forbidden army now loyal to the royal family?"
Luo Quan was immediately speechless, he said, "That's not the case. Most of the generals in this forbidden army are descendants of nobles from other vassal states."
"In this case, what is the difference between handing the artillery technology to the Imperial Army and handing the artillery technology to the vassal kings?" Xiao Ming said lightly.
Luo Xin echoed: "Yes, Dad, what Your Highness said is right. This artillery technology is in the hands of the vassal kings. It is estimated that it is only a matter of time before the barbarians get the artillery technology. Yu Kingdom will be even more difficult."
"But is Your Highness going to hide the artillery technology?" Luo Quan was still a little unwilling.
The main station faction finally saw that the war against the barbarians would be tilted because of the artillery, and now Xiao Ming wants to destroy his hope again, which made him feel lost for a while.
With a light laugh, Xiao Ming said: "General, don't worry, I haven't finished what this king has said. Whether it is the forbidden army or the vassal king who is defending against the barbarians in the north, what is needed is artillery rather than artillery technology. The artillery is not stolen by the barbarians. This king thinks that it is safer to keep the artillery technology in Qingzhou. As for the artillery, this king can sell it to the imperial court and the three northern vassal kings. This king has already done his best. After all, artillery is about Qingzhou. life and death.”
Luo Quan breathed a sigh of relief, Xiao Ming had at least not done it yet, so it makes some sense.
If this artillery technology spreads, it will not be a great benefit, but a great harm. After all, Chang'an is very complicated now.
"Your Highness is righteous, the last will be a misunderstanding, Your Highness." Luo Quan said.
"It doesn't matter, the reason why I told the old general, this king still hopes that the old general can show his strength in front of the father and the emperor in the court. After all, this king is weak and weak, and it is inevitable that he will be offended if he speaks out."
"Don't worry, Your Highness, this time in the courtroom, you will fight for His Highness at the end," Luo Quan said.
In Luo Quan's opinion, Xiao Ming said this, he must be ready to bite the artillery technology on the court and not let go, and he can also sell his favor by helping him.
Xiao Ming nodded with satisfaction.
Regarding the artillery, it was impossible for Xiao Ming to swallow it alone after this exposure. He saw this very clearly.
Because even Xiao Wenxuan will not remain calm at this time, he must want to equip an artillery unit to maintain deterrence against the Golden Horde, and at the same time, he will have confidence at the negotiating table.
Moreover, this artillery is related to the righteousness of the country. Although Xiao Ming has made a great contribution, he will still be reviled by thousands of people if he makes a mistake, which is very detrimental to the development of his fief.
Therefore, after discussing with Zhan Xingchang, Pang Yukun, Niu Ben and others, Xiao Ming decided not to give technology, but only sell artillery. In this way, the past in the sense of justice is enough to block the mouth of the world.
At the same time, the most profitable thing since ancient times, of course, is selling arms.
After the artillery is sold, the shells and gunpowder attached to the artillery are consumables, and the subsequent maintenance of the artillery is also money.
The military workshop is profitable. With money, he can continue to upgrade industrial technology, buy materials, and develop other weapons and equipment.
Moreover, these northern vassal kings must have some scruples about Xiao Ming after buying Xiao Ming's arms. After all, Xiao Ming is unhappy and will not sell it, and they are not crazy. After all, the banned army at this time must have been equipped with artillery first, and they will not sell it. Said it would cause the military balance to be upset.
In a word, it means that Xiao Ming has seized their lifeblood.
However, Xiao Ming is not stupid. He will definitely not sell artillery with the same power. Like modern arms sales, he will definitely come up with a foreign trade version of the artillery to ensure his military advantage.
For example, the range of his artillery is three miles, and the range of the sold artillery only needs one mile, two miles.
When the range and power of his artillery are further improved, he will sell the three li.
And the ever-upgrading artillery will inevitably lead to a new round of purchases, which will make his wealth roll in.
Talking about the artillery issue along the way, the four arrived at the Chengqing Hall.
At this time, before the time for the start of the court meeting, the ministers gathered in twos and threes in the Chengqing Hall to speak.
The arrival of Xiao Ming immediately attracted the attention of the ministers, and many generals immediately flocked to greet Xiao Ming.
Many of the generals here, Xiao Ming, did not know each other, but they still greeted them one by one.
"Nephew, nephew!"
Xiao Ming was chatting with the generals when suddenly a familiar voice came, and then Xiao Ming saw a fat man squeeze in, not someone else, but King Wei.
"My nephew, I have been waiting for you in this Chang'an City for many days." King Wei came up and patted Xiao Ming on the shoulder, looking intimate.
Xiao Ming's shoulder hurt when he was patted by King Wei. This time, Xiao Ming's victory in Cangzhou was the first credit, and King Wei also touched it.
He had already heard Feng Deshui say that King Wei had written to Xiao Wenxuan about the supply of coal, iron, saltpeter and other materials.
So now what King Wei wants to see most is Xiao Ming, for fear that Xiao Ming will not cooperate with him in the court.
In fact, he wanted to visit Xiao Ming yesterday, but Xiao Ming was always in the palace, and when Xiao Ming came back, Chang'an City was under curfew, so it was inconvenient for him to come out.
"Uncle Sanhuang, if it wasn't for the delay yesterday, I was going to visit Uncle Sanhuang. I would like to thank the Uncle Sanhuang for the support of food and grass for this great victory in Cangzhou." Xiao Ming was naturally clear about King Wei's thoughts.
Cangzhou has defended, and he will develop the economy and develop greatly, which is also necessary to have a close friendship with King Wei.
Although they hate each other to death, it is still necessary to achieve harmony on the surface. After all, who wants to live with Yin Zi?