Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 117 The Great Development of Firearms
After Yang Jian thought that firecrackers could be fired as weapons, he became uncontrollably excited. No matter how much money he spent, he had to do this project.

His keen sense of smell made him understand that this was an epoch-making project.

But immediately he looked serious again.

"Amo, the person who studies this thing must be found well and kept secret. The same goes for the location. It must be kept secret. The fact that you made firecrackers in such a short time shows that it shouldn't be difficult if others know the production process."

Yang Guang was a little surprised that Yang Jian could consider this matter so quickly: "Father, if others know the ratio of gunpowder, they can indeed make it."

"In this case, it is even more important to keep it secret. This kind of secret cannot be leaked out. You don't have to worry about money. Use money from the treasury, and people are the same. Use trustworthy craftsmen in the palace as supervisors. Isn't Liu Long in charge in Daxing City now?" Build the imperial city, wait until things are almost done, and let Liu Long take charge of the firecracker craftsmen."

"My son understands."

Yang Jian thought about it carefully but still felt uneasy, so he said, "Let's study it in your own house first, and wait until I find a place."

"The warship is equipped with firecrackers. Why didn't I think of this combination?"

Yang Jian laughed as he spoke.

"Father, the warship matter has to be done in advance."

"I will order people to build warships and equip a certain number of warships to prepare for the future southern expedition."

Yang Guang said at this time: "Father, the shape of the warships must also be improved. Some warships now are not big enough and not good enough."

"Oh? What kind of warship do you want?"

"A warship that can withstand strong waves on the sea."

Yang Jian thought deeply: "Although you said that Goguryeo will be left alone in the future, which is true, there should be no war between Sui Dynasty and Goguryeo in a short period of time. Building large warships and traveling by sea will not be of much use to us, but it will consume a lot of money." Big, I think we need to slow down."

"Not only Goguryeo, but also the warships at sea will be of great use during the southern expedition in the future."

"But the Yangtze River needs to be bypassed by sea?"

Yang Guang said very seriously: "Father, warships are equipped with firearms, which can clear the land for landing, allowing our soldiers to dock at any coastal port. In other words, as long as there are warships that can travel by sea, our army can During the southern expedition in the future, we can land at many places along the southern coastline. At that time, due to frontal involvement and multiple flanking attacks, Nanchen will definitely not be able to divide its forces against our army, and by the time they get the news, we will probably have to capture some cities."

If large-scale landing operations can be realized, it can be regarded as a dimensionality reduction strike in the tactics of this era. It may not be as beautiful as imagined due to the limitations of ports and other resources, but it will definitely have a significant effect.

When Yang Jian heard about it, he immediately walked to the edge of his Kanyu map. He felt happy when he saw that the Southern Dynasty was close to the sea.

Yang Jian pointed to Nanchen on the map and said: "The terrain near Jiankang in Nanchen is flat, but after passing Qiantang (Hangzhou) and going north there are rugged mountain roads. It does not support a large-scale march. If our army goes around and captures Yuyao and Ninghai counties in Kuaiji County, Then we can approach Qiantang from here."

Then he pointed to the other side: "The other navy went from Changhai to Poyang Lake. As long as Yuzhang County is captured, our army's three-party encirclement will completely surround Nanchen in the Jiankang Qiantang area. The terrain in this area is flat and our army has many routes." If we attack, Nan Chen will have to fight like a trapped beast."

Yang Jian had already decided on a preliminary strategy for attacking Nanchen in the future. After having the idea of ​​​​warships, Yang Jian started to think about the war.

With a big wave of his hand: "I will also leave the warships to you, but the most important thing now is the construction of Daxing City. I will first appoint you as the Marshal of the Sui Navy to lead the future Sui Navy."

The future Great Sui Navy, which means that the current navy has not yet been established, can be regarded as a void marshal.

Marshal Void is also a marshal, at least this department has been established.

"I will decide the location of the shipyard for you, and I will also arrange the manpower, probably in June of this year. When summer comes, I will formally establish the navy, and hand over all the warships and the navy to you."

Yang Guang didn't understand that Yang Jian actually trusted his empty words so much, and also put full power in his hands.

But being able to take charge of the military is a great good thing for him, and there is no reason to refuse.

……

Yang Guang returned home first, and all the ministers had explained their opinions on how to deal with Chen Shuling. In the end, only Yang Jian, the decision-maker, was left to decide how to deal with Chen Shuling.

Yang Jian first went to the harem to find Empress Dugu. He did not elaborate on his previous opinions, but sighed and said: "Amo's actions are becoming more and more like what Yuan Ji said in his prophecies. His words and ideas are all in line with my wishes, and Able to have ideas that are both fantastic and practical.”

"Your Majesty, isn't this a good thing? Why are you looking so sad?"

"Yuan Ji has two prophecies."

Queen Dugu then said: "Your Majesty, just follow your heart and do it. Amo is your child, and it is only natural to make suggestions for you. This child is both filial and capable, and I see it. In particular, this child is very dedicated and has a very good relationship with Meng Lan. Every time Meng Lan enters the palace and chats for a few words, Meng Lan can't help but smile. The couple has a deep relationship. In this regard, he is the best. Like His Majesty's child, a sentimental person will never have time to deal with affairs."

Yang Jian helplessly thought to himself: "Am I being single-minded? Am I being single-minded?! You have already killed me, what else can I do? You can use this to talk to me!!"

But he said with a smile: "What the Queen said is true. Amo's affairs in Daxing City are very heavy now, and I can't let him step down at this time, so I gave him the rank of Navy Marshal and asked him to establish the Great Sui Dynasty." navy."

"Your Majesty Shengming."

After the two talked, Yang Jian could clearly feel that Queen Dugu was now leaning towards Yang Guang. Although she had criticized Yang Yong's lust before, she was still able to strike a balance between her two sons as a mother. She even favored Yang Yong, but that has changed now. It all started with Yun Luo's little thoughts during the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.

Yang Jian asked: "When will the Crown Princess be full term?" "There are still more than two months, almost three months."

"This is the prince's first child. If it's a boy, he is the eldest son. You should pay more attention to it."

At this point, Empress Dugu spoke up and said in a bad tone: "These days, I have sent a lot of supplements to the East Palace. It seems that I can't bear the grievance. It's just that Gao Jiong's daughter seems to be having an unhappy life recently."

"Oh? What's the matter?"

"Gao Jiong's daughter, as you yourself know, your Majesty, has a very indifferent temperament. Even when the Crown Princess was more domineering, she never had any conflicts with her and gave in to everything. The two of them got along pretty well. From then on, Nothing happened, but recently she told me that she wanted to go home and stay for a while, but she didn't say anything. She probably felt uncomfortable."

"Royal daughter-in-law, why do you want to go home and live at will?"

Yang Jian was not very happy after hearing this.

"Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about women's boudoir, but if someone with an indifferent temperament like the daughter of the Gao family is forced into a hurry, it will be intolerable. If your Majesty is interested in the specific situation, you can find out for yourself. It's not easy to let it go. Gao Jiong's daughter became the crown prince's concubine and had to suffer injustice, but Gao Jiong is very loyal to His Majesty."

Recalling Gao Jun's behavior in the palace today, Yang Jian seemed to understand some of the causes and consequences. From his words just now, he also understood that the queen was biased towards Gao Jun and Gao Liangdi in this matter.

Yang Jian had no time to care about what happened. The fight between the women's boudoir curtains was never clear.

"Since the East Palace is within the palace, all women's affairs are under the Queen's control. It's up to you."

"I'm afraid that the prince is getting too old and I can't control him."

"If you can't control it, you have to control it!"

"Chen and concubine lead the order."

After Yang Jian left, Queen Dugu ordered someone to invite Gao Liangdi to her palace.

……

After Yang Guang left the palace, he did not go home but went to Daxing City. The new imperial city was half built, and the palace where the emperor lived later looked almost ready.

I have to sigh that the efficiency of construction in this era is much higher than I imagined.

Yang Guang walked into the newly built palace under the leadership of Yu Wenkai. The Imperial Garden, which had been under construction before, can now be visited.

"Your Highness, the Imperial Garden Minister used a lot of glass, and even used thickened glass to lay between the bricks and stones. You can walk on it and look at the bottom of the water through the glass. It is very pleasing to the eye."

It can be seen that Yu Wenkai seems to prefer building gardens to other things. With glass, he has given full play to his imagination.

"Your Highness, actually after leaving Xuanfu Gate, there is a very good area under Longshou Plain, which can be used as a royal garden. I will expand it when Daxing City is built."

"Well, we'll discuss this after Daxing City is completed. How is the cement situation?"

"It's very easy to use. The houses built are very strong. It's just a pity that the palace and the imperial city have already been planned and no cement was used. Residential houses and so on can be used."

Because the progress of the palace and the imperial city was satisfactory, some people were also assigned to build residential buildings. The previously sold areas were built first.

"When I came here, I saw that the two districts of Guangde and Yanshou on the edge of the West Market were already under construction. When will they be completed?"

"It is estimated that it will take two months to complete."

"Where's Xishi?"

"The West City will be constructed with cement in accordance with His Highness's request. The production of cement still cannot keep up with such a large amount of consumption, which will delay the construction period, possibly until May."

"After the Guangde Yanshou Erfang District is completed, I will let the tenants come in for a visit. There will be a bidding activity for merchants soon. These things have to be put on the agenda. Where is Changlefang?"

"Li Yuan is now supervising work in Changlefang day and night, and he almost lives in Daxing City."

At this time, Li Yuan, who had conquered the title of Duke of Tang Dynasty, wanted to do something great, and he was really willing to endure hardships. He lived in Daxing City with the craftsmen in the cold winter.

Yang Guang found Li Yuan and said, "Cousin, let's go, I will take you to the auction."

"what?"

"Ah, what the hell, I need to take a rest. I've prepared an auction today, let's go and have a look."

"But Your Highness, the auction has nothing to do with me."

"It doesn't matter. The nephew of the Dou family who was given the gift of your wife by your father is also here today."

(End of this chapter)