Crown Jewels

Chapter 111

"My country of Yan was able to come to this point in the era of wolves around."

"Baozhu believes that there is another very important point, and that is the strong military strength of our country Yan."

If a country wants to have a stable country, apart from affluent people in the world, the most important barrier is strong military power. Only iron hooves are strong enough. Even if a woman is in power due to the disparity in physical strength between men and women, the surrounding countries will not dare to provoke them easily. .

"The only thing in the military is the firecracker!"

"Such long-distance lethal weapons, as long as the projectiles are sufficient, can make up for the disparity in physical strength between men and women on the battlefield!"

"When it's really difficult, even if the whole people are soldiers, it's okay!"

Gu Baozhu said seriously, Gu Jun raised his hand and picked up the black clouds, picked them up one by one from the chessboard and put them back into the round box.

But his expression was always calm, and he never nodded or shook his head.

It wasn't until the last three black clouds were left on the round table that she raised her eyes and said a few words with a smile on her lips.

"Right or wrong—"

Seeing Gu Baozhu looking over, Gu Jun followed the path.

"My country of Yan has firearms, which can prevent the wolves from coveting."

"But the orb—"

"Auntie hopes that you can not only see the superficial things."

"There are many logics hidden behind things, and my aunt also hopes that you can have double eyes."

Gu Jun didn't care about Gu Baozhu's puzzled gaze, and continued to fiddle with the remaining clouds to explain.

"The firecracker is indeed unabated in the battlefield, and sometimes, it can even turn the tide of the battle."

"But you have to understand that behind the exquisite design of this thing, it needs the support of our state-of-the-art iron smelting technology. In addition, it needs smart and excellent craftsmen to continuously design and modify it."

"Furthermore, iron smelting technology and outstanding craftsmen can be used well, and it must be inseparable from a wealthy agricultural and commercial environment."

"And organize these things into a big net."

"It's behind that, invisible and intangible, but organized and operated all the time... the system!"

The black cloud suddenly fell, making a muffled sound of collision on the chessboard.

Gu Jun's eyebrows and eyes were serious, and she really looked at the junior opposite, teaching each word.

"In the final analysis, it is the soft power that our country of Yan supports—"

"Soft power—"

Gu Baozhu blinked, then suddenly raised her head, met Gu Jun's gaze, and seemed to understand what she meant.

Her aunt's words just now kept echoing in her mind, and she seemed to think of something suddenly, her red lips fluttered a little hesitantly.

From Gu Baozhu's point of view, what my aunt said was indeed true.

Without the support of strong soft power, perhaps the soldiers and armor on the battlefield are exhausted, and it is easy to fall into the embarrassing situation of running out of ammunition and food.

At that time, they can only be slaughtered and eaten by others.

But when he changed his mind, Gu Baozhu thought of Jiang Hong and his son again.

Right now, the person in charge of the firecracker arsenal is none other than Jiang Hong, who is the minister of the Ministry of War of Yan State.

From Gu Baozhu's point of view, if such power is centralized to one person, risks will easily arise.

What's more, that person is Jiang Shan, who is not very noble.

The soft power that my aunt said is indeed important, it will be the soil, but Gu Baozhu thinks that the battlefield is as fierce as a tiger.

If the enemy is fierce enough to prepare enough ammunition depots, once the strong ships and sharp guns bombard the gate of Yan State.

So, the so-called soft power of the richness of the country of Yan, which my aunt is proud of now, and the strict arms production line.

It is very possible!When the country can't keep it, it becomes the wedding dress of the predators, and it's just for others to enjoy the benefits.

Thinking of this, Gu Baozhu's eyes crossed with apprehension, and when he looked at Gu Jun, genuine doubts appeared in his eyes.

"Auntie, Baozhu wants to—"

Before Gu Baozhu could speak, he stopped abruptly after sensing Gu Jun's gesture.

She looked at Brick suspiciously, and suddenly found a woman standing behind her.

She was obviously dressed in plain clothes, but her temperament was dusty, and the cinnabar mole on her forehead made her look a little more beautiful.

Gu Baozhu was slightly surprised, and she didn't know how long the woman had been standing behind her, but she didn't even notice it.

Seeing Gu Baozhu's gaze, Sangsang turned her head and smiled respectfully at her.

"Sangsang, over there in Pingkang Square, what's the news—"

Gu Jun propped her head up, looked at the woman named Sangsang indifferently, and her tone was familiar.

The breeze blew away the hem of her skirt, and Sangsang knelt down on the ground and saluted Gu Jun.

Afterwards, she stood up under Gu Jun's signal, and began to report on today's Pingkang Square one by one.

Looking at the woman in front of him, Gu Baozhu's eyes became clearer.

She didn't say she knew any palace officials in the palace who had some dignity in front of Gu Jun, but at least they were familiar with them.

As for the woman named Sangsang in front of her, Gu Baozhu could be sure that she had never seen her before.

"Return to Your Majesty—"

"Many adults have come to Pingkangfang in recent months, and they all invited dancing girls and singers to accompany them..."

The more Gu Baozhu listened, the more restless he became.

How could she...

Seemingly aware of her strangeness, Gu Jun turned to her and comforted you, and the chair under Gu Baozhu's buttocks became stable again.

But even so, the astonishment in Gu Baozhu's heart was already surging like waves.

The news from Sangsang is really too specific!

What Zuo Yushi took the opportunity to drink in Pingkangfang again, and came to guard the stains of other officials.

Which lord is so lucky that he spent a lot of money for three days in a row!

How many adults ate wine and said inappropriate words.

If it wasn't for Gu Jun's tacit consent to such a customary secret, Gu Baozhu would not have dared to be here, and would have listened without hesitation.

The water on the lake is calm, and there are many new things in the wine and meat market.

With Gu Jun's acquiescence, Gu Baozhu let go of her anxiety, and gradually began to hear some fun.

I really can't see it, my lords are gentlemen in each court.

Gu Baozhu couldn't help shaking his head and sighing that he was so reckless in private.

Sang Sang gave a general report, and when she looked up, she saw the Empress leisurely drinking tea, her emotions hidden in her heart and she couldn't find out.

As the lake hesitated and jumped, Sangsang's voice paused, and then came again.

"His Majesty--"

"A few days ago, Master Jiang Hong, Secretary of the Ministry of War, brought his beloved son Jiang Shan to Pingkangfang—"

Sangsang raised her head again, glanced at Gu Baozhu secretly, and seeing that Gu Jun still did not stop her, she continued to say the second half of her hesitation.

"Master Jiang seems to have some hobbies—"

"In the box outside the banquet, two Nanqu's flower girls were invited."

"However, when those two came out at dawn, they were already dying, and their bodies were covered with whip marks."

When Sang Sang said these words, Gu Jun's eyelashes trembled, and after a while, she put down the dangling sapphire cup.

"Europe--"

"But what was said—"

Seeing this, Sangsang lowered her head even more, but hurriedly replied.

"Master Jiang never said anything about the court's gains and losses, but..."

Sangsang pondered for a while, then said all the words at once.

"Sangsang looked at the welt marks on Hua Niang's body, and I'm afraid Mr. Jiang has no scruples about it."

"According to the two little sisters who came out, Mr. Jiang is not only tortured by his habit, but also—"

"The attitude towards female Huaniang is also used to be contemptuous and contemptuous.

The koi in the lake jumped and splashed a lot of water.

Gu Baozhu clenched his sleeves and snorted slightly in his heart.

How could Jiang Hong be tormenting Hua Niang like this, I am afraid that in his heart, he would not see a woman.

"and then--"

Gu Jun's voice was still calm, and no emotion could be heard.

Sangsang continued after hearing the words: "When Mr. Jiang came out, his expression was calm."

"He asked his son Jiang Shan to return home first, then took a thousand taels of silver and handed it to Sangsang, telling Sangsang and those two women to shut up..."

(End of this chapter)