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

Chapter 293 Dawn of the Iron Empire

Facing the steel monster that he had never seen before, Xiao Cong had a look of astonishment on his face. Before seeing it with his own eyes, he could not even imagine that such a place and such strange things existed in the world.

Along with the rhythmic beats, these steel monsters look rough and cold, but they are doing things like weaving.

The shock could not be overstated. Yang Guang said proudly: "This is my "weaver". These cloths are produced by them. At least they can keep running if they are lit with fire."

"How much does it cost to make these things?"

"It's expensive including research, but now that we have established a scale, the price has come down. To be precise, now that we use this tool to make cloth and sell it to Nanchen, we are really losing money. Two reasons, the initial investment The second reason for not making money back is that the service life of this kind of machine is not good enough, it is not perfect enough, and the damage rate is high.”

"But now we are starting to seize the Nanchen market, and the market in Da Sui is the same. A sufficient market will give enough profits. The current income can support the subsequent research and improvement of steam looms, and the continuous operation of the machines can also make Our engineers can make better improvements and enter a virtuous cycle."

After Xiao Cong followed Yang Guang around here for a long time, he reached out to touch a steam loom that was under maintenance.

A cold touch came, and engineers were studying the cause of the problem next to the long-cooled steam engine.

That unrealistic feeling deeply invaded Xiao Cong's body, and he asked again, are these things really not monsters?How come it started to move on its own like this?

"Brother, although the environment here is not very good now, this is the future."

Xiao Cong didn't know how to tell Yang Guang about the shock in his heart. From this day on, Xiao Cong's trust in Yang Guang turned into superstition. He felt that Yang Guang was definitely not a normal person, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with following Yang Guang. wrong.

For those who are content with wealth but have mediocre abilities but are born into high positions, the best choice is to follow the right person.

Yang Guang further talked to him about the next plan.

"The textile industry is the first step. Many jobs in the future can be replaced by steam engines. Once the new era arrives, it will continue to accelerate and those with old ideas will be replaced."

Xiao Cong waved his hand and said, "Don't talk about the older generation, I can't keep up either, hahaha."

"If my uncle is interested, we can study it together then."

Xiao Cong hurriedly threw his hands away: "No way, I can't even read the book. How can I study this kind of thing? Just don't kick me away when you think I can't keep up with you."

"Brother, you are trying to talk to me. How could I do this? Meng Lan can't beat me every day."

"Hahahaha, I just saw that if we can produce fabrics like this, we can really knock down Nanchen's fabric market."

Yang Guangjin said: "When the people of Nanchen depended on us economically, the civil servants of Nanchen were scrupulous when making suggestions, and the generals of Nanchen were scrupulous when fighting."

"Uncle, if you hesitate, you will lose."

After visiting the factory, the two returned to Gangneung City and entered the city directly onto the high-speed carriage road.

The huge and wide road was just built, with two-way lanes and was well organized.

At this time, there were only a few scattered carriages running on the highway, many of which were freight.

Because it is a newly built road, it is not currently used enough, but with the prosperity of business and the continuous development of various industries, this road will become lively sooner or later.

Xiao Cong said with great hope: "It will be so spectacular when the Jiangling City Expressway is filled with cars."

"My uncle will definitely have such a day."

Yang Guang rested for a day in Xiliang and then returned to Daxing City.

As soon as she returned home, Xiuer came to visit her.

Yang Xiu arrived before her butt was still warm.

"Second brother, second brother."

The warm greeting makes people feel friendly.

"Xiu'er, what's wrong with Xiu'er?"

"I happened to be passing by nearby and saw the second brother's royal carriage at the door. I wondered if the second brother was back, so I came up to ask. I didn't expect it to be true, so I came to the door to make some noise."

"Sit down, come sit down and talk."

Zhang Xutuo behind him greeted Yang Guang respectfully: "General, please see His Highness the King of Jin."

"No need to be polite. We haven't seen each other for a few days. How are you doing?"

"Your Highness Hongfu, everything is fine."

Yang Guang reached out and patted his shoulder. Only then did Zhang Xutuo realize that His Highness Prince Jin was already as tall as himself.

"Xiu'er, I heard that my father asked you to control the entire Southwest Frontier Army. You have to show off your skills."

Hearing this, Yang Xiu suddenly frowned and sighed: "Alas, alas..."

There was obviously something hidden in these sighs, but Yang Guang just didn't ask.

He immediately took out a piece of tea and said, "Xiu'er, come and try this tea I just brought back, Longjing tea from Hangzhou."

"Your second brother and I have always liked drinking tea. You also know that after drinking so much tea, this tea is also of the highest quality. Before the clear rain falls, the girl picking tea must be an innocent girl when she climbs the mountain in the early morning. Gently pick the tenderest tea leaves and put them in your bellyband to warm them with your body temperature. Because the size of the container is often too small for one person to pick two or three taels at a time, you have to rush down the mountain to take them out. When they are taken out, they are no different from the freshly picked ones. The yield is sparse and you drink it. The fragrance of tea is overflowing. If you smell it carefully, there is also a hint of the warm fragrance of a girl. It is called Ruqian Longjing."

Yang Guang analyzed the tea for Yang Xiu carefully and didn't care about Yang Xiu's lament.

Although Yang Xiu was precocious, he was a bit impatient. He couldn't bear his temper and asked: "Second brother, although the tea is good, I will drink it later. As my younger brother, I have something to ask you."

Yang Guang smelled the tea and took a sip. After feeling deeply satisfied, he replied: "If there is anything I can help with, just ask."

"Second brother, I am going to lead troops to negotiate with Tuyuhun this time, so that Tuyuhun can open trade routes and avoid trade routes being blocked due to its tariffs."

Yang Guang nodded: "Well, I know about this. Tuyuhun, a small country with few people, occupies a position to collect tariffs. It needs to be taught a lesson."

Yang Xiu sighed softly again: "Second brother, I have never fought in a war, and I am young. I have no experience, and I cannot control people. So I came here to ask my second brother for advice. What should I do next? Please give me some advice." Let me give you some advice."

Yang Guang rejected it directly: "I don't know much about the situation in southwest China. Without research, I have no right to speak. I don't dare to talk nonsense." "Second brother, I really want to ask for help."

Yang Guang showed hesitation and said awkwardly: "I can only express my own opinion, it doesn't count."

"Okay, second brother, please tell me."

Yang Guang said slowly while sipping tea: "Tuyuhun's national power is average, its population is insufficient, the land it occupies is not a place with abundant water and grass, and its folk customs are strong. It is a weakened version of the Turks."

"But they are on the main trade route, so they don't feel like a frontal intrusion on our country like the Turks. After charging high tariffs on the caravans, they are not a nuisance. Your first purpose of going there is to get them to lower the tariffs, otherwise he is They are making money from us for no reason."

"So it's one thing whether we can fight or not. You bring the army to exert pressure. You don't go up and beat them down. You bring an army of soldiers, horses and weapons to the border and then talk to them nicely."

Yang Xiu said, "Second brother, I think I should learn from the crown prince's lesson. Beat them in one go until they have no power to fight back, and then talk about it or directly occupy their place and take it as my own."

"This is also feasible for you. The military rations and weapons provided by the emperor are sufficient, and you can also show your talents."

Yang Xiu finally showed his fox tail at this time.

Hehe licked his face and smiled: "Second brother, I went to the firearms workshop some time ago and took a look at the new firearms. With these weapons, our army will be able to go anywhere, but...

Li Yuan is really rude and old-fashioned. He just refused to let me go to the core research of the firearms workshop. He said that I must have a souvenir from my father or my second brother before I can enter. I am not a arrogant person who uses his official position to pressure others. Temperament, there must be something better inside. "

Listening to Yang Xiu's complaints, he said that he would not use his official position to pressure Li Yuan, but it was obvious that he should have pressured him but did not pressure him.

Li Yuan is not a big girl, so why should he be afraid of taking orders from the emperor and the king of Jin?

Yang Guang gently poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of Yang Xiu: "You are too impatient. Drink more tea to rest your mind. How dare Li Yuan deliberately embarrass you? There are all secrets there. If you don't obey the father's death order, then you will be fine." Really have to die.”

"Second brother, can't I watch it too?"

"What's there to see? Many of the projects researched by the firearms factory are unreasonable, and some even explode and kill people. Wouldn't your army just use the ones that have already been produced? Do you still want to build them yourself? "

Yang Xiu immediately said: "How is that possible?"

"Isn't that enough? I'll ask the firearms workshop to provide you with firearms with guaranteed quality and quantity. If there are any shortcomings, I will not forgive you."

After getting Yang Guang's promise, Yang Xiu thanked him: "Thank you, second brother."

Yang Xiu has always had a meticulous temperament. She is more than cautious, but also too careful.

This is his first time to go on an expedition, so before setting off, he has to pay attention to the details of the supplies and military equipment to ensure that they are safe.

This is good, but it’s also too tiring. A person’s energy and time are limited. It’s okay to do everything by yourself at first, but when there are too many things and they pile up one after another, it becomes troublesome.

It also shows that Yang Xiu's current subordinates are not capable enough, or do not trust them enough.

If you don’t know how to lead a team, you can only work until you die.

Yang Xiumu happily got the promise she wanted and left. Then Yang Guang called Li Yuan and Yang Xuangan. Li Jing was also beside him, and Yu Wenhuaji also came with him in Daxing City.

It’s rare to get a few people together.

Regarding what happened to Yang Xiulai just now, Li Yuan spoke first: "Your Highness, the King of Shu arrived at the firearms workshop and took people to the core area. If he really breaks into it, I really don't know what to do. Fortunately, the general Zhang Xu is beside him. Tuo was still sensible and didn’t really take action.”

This depressed look shows that he has suffered a big loss.

"Okay, it's okay. He has such a bad temper. Even if I show him, he won't be able to learn it. Can he still rob someone? If he dares to rob someone, I won't let him do it."

Yu Wenhuaji asked with some displeasure: "Your Highness, why are you still helping him? Your Majesty has made it clear that he wants to promote the King of Shu. I have always heard that the King of Shu has plans and ambitions. He also makes friends with various powerful families in the fiefdom. Can you help me?" Doesn’t he set up stumbling blocks for himself instead?”

But Yang Xuangan saw it more clearly than Yu Wenhuaji, and said leisurely: "Your Highness, this is the best move in chess, oh no, it's two moves and three moves."

Yang Guang smiled slightly and said nothing.

Yu Wenhuaji asked hurriedly: "What's the truth? What are you talking nonsense about?"

Li Jing interjected: "Brother Yang is right."

Yu Wenhuaji looked puzzled: "The more you talk, the more confused I become."

Yang Xuangan explained: "Do you think His Majesty will blame His Majesty if His Majesty gives the King of Shu a stumbling block in this matter? Could it be that His Majesty is even waiting for His Majesty to make a mistake?"

After hearing this, Yu Wenhuaji suddenly understood and became enlightened.

Yang Guang himself said at this time: "Not only do I have to help him this time, but I also have to help him without reservation, so that both the emperor and the queen can see it."

Li Yuan said slightly worriedly: "Your Highness, the King of Shu is more prudent than His Highness the Crown Prince. He holds great power and has established great achievements. I am afraid that the threat to you in the future will not be small. Please consider this matter more."

Yu Wenhuaji hurriedly responded: "Yes, yes, the King of Shu has famous ministers and generals around him, and he is ambitious and cannot conspire with him."

Yang Guang stood up and patted him on the shoulder: "There are no permanent friends and no permanent enemies. When I went to conquer the Turks, didn't he also lend me Zhang Xutuo? Whether he reciprocated the favor or weighed the pros and cons, at least The firearms he needs must be secured so as not to fall into the trap."

Yang Xuangan said bluntly to Yu Wenji: "Look, I think His Highness is smarter and more powerful than me, so I only ask once for things that I don't understand or understand. I only ask because His Highness is hesitant and confused. no.

If His Highness hesitates, it means His Highness is unsure, so I will tell you my thoughts and concerns. If Your Highness does not hesitate, it means His Highness is very determined, so even if I don't understand, I won't ask. "

Yang Guang laughed: "You are really transparent, but it's not good for everyone to be like you. Brother Yuwen is also good."

Li Jing said: "Everyone is different, so talents need help from others."

After the meeting, everyone left and only Li Yuan was left.

When there was no one around, Li Yuan said to Yang Guang: "His Royal Highness Yingyang Wei has heard that although His Highness the Crown Prince appears in the court, he is still under house arrest in the palace. I think he may be gone. His Highness will take a step forward soon."

Yang Guang put his hands behind his back and faced the fish pond with his eyes intently. He looked at it for a long time before speaking: "The prince has lost his moral character. The princess has given birth and has not returned to the East Palace. I see that the matter is more serious than I thought. He is no longer a threat. As for taking the next step forward, it is indeed just around the corner.”

"When the King of Shu is victorious, it will be time for me to take another step forward."

(End of this chapter)