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

Chapter 231 Generation Difference
Hearing what seemed like a fantasy, Yang Jian's face was full of doubts, while Yang Yong was a little disdainful.

"Prince Jin, your ability can completely overwhelm all existing firearms. I'm afraid you didn't start talking nonsense just to please my father."

"Brother Emperor, before I made the firearm, had you ever thought of such a weapon?"

"I……"

"Brother, just because you can't figure it out doesn't mean that I can't do it. Based on the current investment, I'll definitely be able to build the next generation of firearms in less than two years. Brother, do you dare to make a bet with me?"

Yang Yong was speechless for a moment. Although he didn't believe it, Yang Guang was so confident that he had to believe it.

Yang Jian asked with some doubt at this time: "Amo, can such a firearm really be made?"

"Father, I am not a lier. In addition to firearms, there are also new warships. In order to attack Nanchen in the future, our Sui Dynasty's new weapons can be surprisingly successful, so I don't think we have to build new ones now. The firearms arsenal is mainly for deterrence against Goguryeo and other places, and a small number of firearms are enough."

Seeing that his plan to establish a firearms arsenal in Youzhou seemed to be going bankrupt as the discussion continued, Yang Yong immediately retorted: "That's not true. Without the support of firearms, our deterrence against Goguryeo and other places is insufficient."

"Brother Huang has too little confidence in our Sui soldiers. Our soldiers can defeat the fierce Turks."

"That's also with the help of firearms."

"The actual number of firearms assembled is actually insufficient."

"If there were no firearms, the casualties in this battle would inevitably increase a lot. Are we, the Sui soldiers, allowed to die when there are clearly ways to reduce casualties?"

"Brother Huang, this time is a deterrent, not necessarily a fight. Even if there is a fight, Daxing City's current firearms manufacturing is enough to support it."

"too slow!"

"enough!"

……

The two quarreled endlessly without giving in to each other.

"Okay, stop arguing."

The two of them finally stopped after the emperor shouted.

The emperor paced back and forth in front of the two of them. Yang Yong glared at Yang Guang. When the quarrel came to the fore, he truly realized that Yang Guang was refusing to give in to him. This made him particularly angry as the prince.

After thinking about it, the emperor said: "We do not plan to establish firearms arsenals in Youzhou and other places for the time being, but we still need to prepare sufficient firearms this time, lest in case of insufficient firearms for war, our army will lose the opportunity."

"I understand that I must ask the firearms arsenal to speed up production so as not to miss the important events of His Highness the Crown Prince."

Yang Yong said anxiously: "Father, this..."

"No need to say more, I have already decided, please step aside."

Yang Yong walked out with a sullen expression, and Yang Guang followed.

After walking for a while, Yang Yong immediately turned around and challenged Yang Guang: "Second brother, what do you mean? Are you going against me?"

"Brother, don't talk nonsense. When did I confront you?"

"I want to go to Youzhou to build a firearms arsenal for the sake of the court. How dare you argue with me in the court like this?"

"It's not about quarreling with the emperor, it's just for national security reasons."

Of course Yang Yong didn't believe Yang Guang's rhetoric, so he sneered: "Okay, very good, just pretending. Just wait."

Yang Guang looked at the back of Yang Yongyang rushing away, sighed, and said to himself: "Hey, it seems that we can't survive. After this quarrel, the conflict between the prince and I has been put on the table. He can't let it go. ,trouble."

……

After the two princes left, Yang Jian said to the empty study: "Come out." The person who walked out from the back was Gao Jiong.

"His Majesty."

"You must have seen what happened just now. Now the two of them are refusing to give in to each other, and they are quarreling in front of me, the father and the emperor."

Gao Jiong could hear the anger hidden in the emperor's tone and did not dare to speak for a while.

The emperor's silence was so disturbing that Gao Jiong didn't even dare to look directly at him.

After waiting for a while, Yang Jian spoke: "Prince Jin is as worried about firearms as I am. If firearms are too popular, it will not be a good thing for my rule at present. Ambitious people from all sides may also take advantage of it." Opportunities make things happen, but you have to use firearms. If you can defeat the Turks, you have to rely on firearms to defeat Nanchen. After unifying the Central Plains, I'm afraid I will have to hide my bow."

Gao Yan said: "Your Majesty, firearms are indeed new weapons. They must not be controlled by foreign countries or interested people. His Royal Highness the King of Jin is right. National security is a priority."

After that, Yang Jian talked about the two of them again: "Both the King of Jin and the Crown Prince did not hide their thoughts. The Crown Prince wanted the firearms of the King of Jin. Today, the King of Jin was uncharacteristically tit for tat in front of me. He was doing it for me to see. It’s also for the prince’s sake, and he is absolutely unwilling to give up his core resources.”

"Hey, it seems like we will continue to fight from now on."

Gao Jiong still didn't speak.

"If I don't ask, are you going to keep pretending to be deaf and dumb?"

"Your Majesty, I don't dare to talk nonsense about your two highnesses."

"If the two of you continue to argue, there will be more trouble in the future. I will forgive you today and give me a solution."

Gao Jiao looked troubled: "Your Majesty, your housekeeper should not interrupt."

"Your Majesty asks you to say it, just say it. When it's time to share His Majesty's worries, if you don't make suggestions, what's the use of you?"

A majestic voice came, indicating that the Queen had arrived.

Empress Dugu was wearing a black robe with a colorful phoenix on the background, which made her look extraordinarily solemn and majestic. She seemed to speak to Gao Jiong in a more serious tone than the emperor.

Gao Yan did not dare to question Queen Dugu's words, and the emperor did not see any problem with Queen Dugu's involvement.

"The two saints asked the old minister to speak, and the old minister could only say it while licking his old face."

Gao Jun sighed and said, "I have three sons in my family. The eldest son is Shengdao, the second son is Hongde, and the youngest son is Biaoren."

"Although Shengdao is the eldest son, he has no independent opinion in doing things, has a weak temperament, and is elegant. The old minister asked him to be more responsible for the affairs of the clan. He explained everything clearly and clearly. He followed the instructions and did a pretty good job. It’s just that the old minister knew his character and ability well. Although he was not promoted when he became an official, according to his ability, promoting him would actually harm him.”

"The second son, Hongde, has good literary talent and is alert. He is now an errand in the Jin Palace and is doing quite well. Overall, he is the best among the three brothers."

"The youngest son shows kindness, but the veteran boasts that he is smart, very clever, but has a temper, and beating and scolding is ineffective. The veteran plans to let him go to a foreign country with Pei Shiqing to see the world. I'm afraid he has a character like this before he is 30 years old. If you can’t stabilize your mind, then go out and see more of the world.”

"The three sons are all my sons. They have the same father and mother, but they have very different personalities. Parents love their children for a long time. I have tried to arrange things for the three children that are more suitable for their personalities and abilities. They will all have a family in the future. With karma supporting us, we will definitely be able to fight, but those who can’t will lose the sense of brotherhood.”

Gao Yan seemed to be afraid of being too vague, so he added at the end: "The old minister and the third son have had a long talk, and they are open and honest. There is no concealment between father and son."

The emperor frowned and thought deeply. It was obvious that he couldn't use Gao Jiong's method. The royal family business could not be hurt by a few words without hurting the sentiments. It was always accompanied by bloodshed and sacrifice.

The emperor sighed: "Your three sons have a deep brotherhood and are truly role models. Only when brothers in the family perform their duties can the family business prosper."

"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. Your Majesty is in his prime and in his prime. Just let your children and grandchildren give full play to their talents. Those who are capable can help your Majesty earn more."

Gao Jiong tried his best to speak impartially, but found that no matter what he said, it seemed to be detrimental to the prince.

His ability is not as good as that of Prince Jin. This is just a matter of fact.

(End of this chapter)