Iron Dynasty

Only Yang Zhen and Xiao Wenxuan were left in the room. August 1 Chinese ≥=

A scar on Yang Zhen's face crossed from the left cheek to the right cheek, if ordinary people saw it, they would be frightened.

It's just that Xiao Wenxuan didn't show any disgust, but his expression softened when his eyes rested on the scar.

It was Yang Zhen who blocked a knife for him on the battlefield to leave this scar. Because of this, he trusted Yang Zhen so much.

"It's just the emperor. If the second prince really did it, I'm afraid it is the emperor who is embarrassed."

Yang Zhen said suddenly.

Xiao Wenxuan nodded slightly, Yang Zhen said that the point of this question, even if it is the second prince, the best result is that this matter is the same as before.

For so many years, he has handled the disputes between the princes in this way. After all, it is his flesh and blood, and the palms and backs of the hands are all flesh.

"This matter has not been finalized, you should investigate it clearly." Xiao Wenxuan said lightly.

Yang Zhen bowed in response and left the Imperial Study Room.

After sighing, Xiao Wenxuan shook his head at this time and murmured, "Erlang, don't force me to do it."

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Leaving the palace, Xiao Ming went to the residence of King Yong on his own. Just as he thought, King Yong readily agreed to Xiao Ming's terms. The only reward was that Xiao Ming helped conceal the truth of the Jizhou battle and added five. Ten artillery.

Compared with a trade agreement and fifty artillery pieces, this is nothing but a drizzle to Xiao Ming, and the contract he and Yongwang entered into is somewhat different, and that is about minerals.

Speaking of it, King Yong's fief extended to today's Shanxi, this place is rich in coal resources.

The agreement he entered into has coal mining rights in twelve areas, and these twelve coal mines are well-known high-quality open-pit mines in later generations.

Although there is coal near Qingzhou, the coal mines are not deep and the quality is not high. It is not worth the waste of manpower and material resources.

So he has been fighting King Yong's idea, and the Battle of Jizhou gave him this opportunity, otherwise it would be really difficult to deal with King Yong's character.

But now it’s different. In his opinion, King Yong is not only begging himself for war, but since he has seen the power of artillery and muskets, King Yong has loved it. He wants to get these weapons, King Yong is willing to sell his pants Not to mention some coal mines that nobody cares about.

After all, the amount of coal used in the country is not large now, and many coal mines do not need to be mined. These things are worthless to King Yong. It is better to exchange for some practical things.

"My nephew, I signed this agreement. From now on, you can take whatever you like in the uncle's fief." King Yong laughed.

In the eyes of King Yong, Xiao Ming was just a fool, but he wanted to thank this fool, because Xiao Ming not only collected four to five million victims from his fief to help him solve the famine problem, but also gave him a bunch of artillery. What a coal mine.

As for the free circulation of commodities, he doesn't care at all. The merchant is just a pariah to him, and the treatment is equivalent to an additional chamber of commerce similar to the imperial merchant.

"The Four Emperors' uncle is so refreshing that really moved my nephew's heart. If nothing else, let's give this to the Four Emperors as a gift." Xiao Ming put a box on the table.

The box opened, and there was a short-barreled musket inside, which was a short-barreled arquebus.

"Nephew, this is the musket? Why is it different?"

King Yong had probably seen flintlock, but he didn't know the specific structure, but he also knew that the gun was long, and this gun was too short.

"Four Emperors, can the nephew give you ordinary things? Those are only for soldiers. This kind of musket symbolizes rights and status." Xiao Ming said.

King Yong grabbed his ears and scratched his cheeks with joy. He gave Xiao Ming a thumbs up, "It's better for the nephew to treat the emperor uncle."

While talking, King Yong picked up his musket and started playing.

At this time, Xiao Ming introduced the usage of the musket to King Yong. After all, he helped him fire the first shot and saw the power of the musket. King Yong loved it more.

After confirming the contents of the agreement with King Yong, Xiao Ming returned to the palace.

When King Yong was settled, Xiao Ming was thinking about who to look for next. Then King Wei came again and agreed to the content of the agreement, but the prerequisite was to supply guns.

Xiao Ming naturally agreed to this question. He didn't know how to practice the musket array, and the musket was nothing but a fire stick in the hands of these people.

What's more, now that the King of Chu is secretly equipped with muskets, armed with King Wei at this time, it is possible to restrain these southern vassals.

"In order to make the agreement more specific, I might as well write this article into the agreement." Wei Wang was always worried about the gun, and after hesitating for a long time, he still asked to include the gun as a clause of the agreement.

"Since it's the emperor's request, let my nephew write it in." Xiao Ming said with a smile, like a little fox.

As long as this agreement is in effect, he will rule the trade. What a few guns are.

The agreement was re-drawn and Xiao Ming and Wei Wang formally signed it. This trade agreement is basically finalized.

After dealing with the matter, Wei Wang said: "Nephew, in addition to the musket, it is said that the nephew also has a hot air balloon. When will the emperor open his eyes."

"You don't need to wait too much, you can see it tomorrow morning," Xiao Ming said with a smile.

The next day, he went to the early court with the officials. As agreed, Xiao Wenxuan bestowed him the title of Prince of Three Pearls and ordered the Qingzhou Chamber of Commerce to enjoy the treatment of imperial merchants.

It seemed that because Xiao Ming had done so much here, the courtroom was surprisingly quiet this time, and no courtier opposed Xiao Wenxuan's decision.

But after thinking about it, he understood that these courtiers were probably secretly happily thinking that Xiao Wenxuan deliberately suppressed Xiao Ming and only gave Huang Shang treatment. They didn't even know that Xiao Ming and Xiao Wenxuan had agreed in advance.

"King Qi, it is said that you also used two very powerful weapons in the battle of Jizhou. Can you show us this."

After announcing the award, Xiao Wenxuan said with a smile ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ This is what he looks forward to most today.

"Of course, things are outside the palace, please allow them to come in."

"That's it." Xiao Wenxuan said.

At this time, Feng Deshui immediately shouted: "Pass the goods brought by King Qi into the palace."

As he shouted, each voice sounded and continued to the gate of the palace.

At this time, the carriage behind Luo Xin, who was waiting outside, said: "Enter the palace."

Liang Yubin and He Cheng nodded, and followed the little yellow gate leading the way to the palace.

At this time, Xiao Wenxuan and his ministers were waiting for them on the square in front of Chengqing Hall.

"Luo Xin, let's start."

Xiao Ming said to Luo Xin and others.

Luo Xin nodded, and immediately took the musket out of the box, Liang Yubin and He Cheng also began to prepare the hot air balloon. (To be continued.)