Daming: Apocalypse of Longevity

Chapter 150 New Ordnance from the Capital

Therefore, Sun Chengzong did not immediately agree to Yuan Chonghuan's proposal. Instead, he planned to report the matter to the capital and wait for the court's decision. On the other hand, he would send additional troops to strengthen the defense of the newly built stronghold and fortress, and then prepare for a surprise attack. Preparations for Uiju and Guangning.

Yuan Chonghuan agreed with Sun Chengzong's plan to strengthen defense first and then send troops for a surprise attack. However, Yuan Chonghuan opposed Sun Chengzong's plan to report the matter to the capital and wait for the court to make a decision.

Because Yuan Chonghuan knew very well that those in the court were all "paper-talking" scholars and had no clear understanding of the situation in Liaodong. It was better for them to make decisions than to draw lots himself.

Furthermore, Yuan Chonghuan also suspected that there might be a spy for Jian Nu in the capital. If the spy heard about this and tipped Jian Nu off, this great opportunity would have been missed!
But Sun Chengzong shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said: "Element, how can I not know what you said? The reason why I want to inform the court and let the court make decisions is to help us clear our responsibilities. It's a self-protection strategy.

Think about it, if the imperial court ordered us to raid Yizhou and Guangning, then even if we fell into the trap of establishing slaves, it would be a mistake in the imperial court's decision, and the fault is not entirely ours. Otherwise, we will not be able to escape the blame! "

After listening to Sun Chengzong's words, Yuan Chonghuan was speechless. His teacher was cautious, smooth and thoughtful, which not only made him admire him very much, but also sometimes made him feel that he was out of temper.

When the two of them were discussing but could not come up with a result, He Kegang, a guard from the Chinese army at Ningyuan Road, walked into the house, saluted the two of them and said: "Supervisor Sun, Governor Yuan, the imperial court sent a batch of ordnance, and it has been transported to the treasury. In front of the door, there are two Qianhu guards in charge of escorting the ordnance, who are asking for a meeting outside the door!"

When Sun Chengzong and Yuan Chonghuan heard that the two Jinyi Guards Qianhu had arrived, they both looked at each other with some surprise and uncertainty, and then returned to their normal expressions. Sun Chengzong raised his hand and said: "Please come in quickly!"

He Kegang cupped his fists and saluted, then walked out quickly to receive the guests.

Only then did Yuan Chonghuan ask in a low voice: "Teacher, what kind of ordnance did the imperial court suddenly send us at this time, and Jin Yiwei was sent here?"

Sun Chengzong raised his hand, indicating that he should not ask any more questions, so as not to be overheard.

He Kegang led two Jinyiwei in flying fish suits and embroidered spring knives into the house. They were Ma Ying and Zhao Kuo. Young Shaoqing was a "capable man", so Zhu Tianqi personally promoted the two of them to the rank of Jinyiwei Qianhu.

Ma Ying and Zhao Kuo were still very humble. They bowed to Sun Chengzong respectfully and said, "I'm sorry to see you, Governor Sun!" Then they saluted Yuan Chonghuan: "I didn't expect that Governor Yuan is also in Ningyuan. I'm sorry to see you, Governor Yuan!"

Although Yuan Chonghuan was the governor of Jiliao, he was a little upset when he saw the Jinyiwei, so when he heard what Ma Ying and Zhao Kuo said, he subconsciously explained: "I came to Ningyuan specially to discuss military affairs with Governor Sun! "

Sun Chengzong stood up with a warm smile and cupped his hands to Ma Ying and Zhao Kuo, "You two gentlemen, there is no need to be polite, please take a seat quickly!"

But today's Jinyiwei is no longer the Jinyiwei before, especially when facing Sun Chengzong, who even the emperor wanted to call "teacher", Ma Ying and Zhao Kuo did not dare to be presumptuous or negligent at all. Naturally, they did not dare to sit down and hurriedly He raised his hand and gave a deep salute and said: "I don't dare, I am here. I am here on the order of the emperor to send [-] sets of ordnance to Commander Sun for the use of Guan Ning's cavalry. I also ask Commander Sun to move to the treasury. Check and count it yourself!" Sun Chengzong couldn't help being stunned after hearing this, but he took a closer look at Ma Ying and Zhao Kuo. They seemed to be very respectful and sincere. They probably didn't mean to lose face to themselves. They were probably the commander of the Jin Yiwei and Xin. Wang Zhu Youjian had very strict restrictions on them, so they were so cautious and walked on thin ice.

Therefore, Sun Chengzong did not make it difficult for them. He smiled and nodded and said: "Okay, then I will go with the two superiors to inspect these ordnance!" After saying that, he said to Yuan Chonghuan: "Governor Yuan will also come with me. Let's see!"

Yuan Chonghuan was a little embarrassed. In order to avoid suspicion, he should have resigned, but he was only halfway through what had just been said, and he couldn't leave Ningyuan. Fortunately, Sun Chengzong's invitation relieved him, so he immediately stood up and saluted: "I obey your order!"

Ningyuan's treasury was right next to it, and it took a few people only a moment to reach it. Hundreds of wooden carts loaded with ordnance had not only filled the open space in front of the treasury, but also continued along the road in front of the treasury to the end of the line of sight. Can't see the end of the line.

Sun Chengzong was really surprised when he saw the scene in front of him. He didn't expect that the court would send so many ordnance without even saying hello, and the amount was far beyond his estimate.

Sun Chengzong turned to look at Ma Ying with some surprise and asked, "So many?"

Ma Ying raised his hand and gave a salute, then replied: "To tell you what, after all, this is a total of [-] sets of ordnance. Each set includes a three-eyed firecracker, a spear, and a saber, all made of fine steel. There are also gunpowder and lead bullets that are useless!”

Sun Chengzong listened to Ma Ying's words and nodded slowly. If you put it this way, [-] sets is not a small amount. It is normal for the wooden truck transporting ordnance to be invisible.

Sun Chengzong walked to a wooden cart in front of him, lifted the sackcloth covering it, and revealed the neatly stacked three-eyed firecrackers inside. The cold light emitted by the three-eyed firecrackers made of fine steel made Sun Chengzong's eyes shine.

Sun Chengzong couldn't help but pick up a three-eye fire gun, inspected it carefully, and then couldn't help but praise excitedly: "Good guy! Really good guy!"

Yuan Chonghuan couldn't help but stepped forward and picked up a three-eyed firecracker to check. Compared with the three-eyed firecrackers currently equipped by Guan Ning's cavalry, this batch of firecrackers is several times better in terms of casting materials and workmanship. Go to a higher level!
Afterwards, Sun Chengzong and Yuan Chonghuan followed Ma Ying and Zhao Kuo to inspect the spears and sabers. Because the steel was of high quality, the quality of the new weapons was visible to the naked eye compared to ordinary spears and sabers.

Sun Chengzong was already very excited at this time and couldn't help but ask Ma Ying: "Are these weapons made of Thai and Western fine steel? The court must have spent a lot of money on it, right?"

Sun Chengzong also knew that Zhu Tianqi sent Sun Yuanhua to bring back hundreds of Thai and Western craftsmen from Haojing'ao, so when faced with these ordnance whose casting level was much higher than before, he naturally thought that it was made by the Thai and Western people. .

(End of this chapter)