From the Red Mansion, you can travel through the world of martial arts

Chapter 353 Am I That Fierce?

"Firearms Battalion?"

Ding Baiying and Miaoyu were a little puzzled. Nowadays, firearms still had various defects, and their combat methods were not as mature as bows and crossbows and arrows. They were regarded as useless by the generals in the army and were not taken seriously.

"Correct."

Jia Wei waved his hand without further explanation.

Once he figures out the "three-stage shooting method", he'll directly shock these natives with some firepower suppression.

You have figured out how to manage your own power, the only thing left is to implement it. The next problem you have to face is money and food.

To maintain so many assassins, the money and food needed every day is huge. What's more, this is not a process of three or two days, but several years, so the money and food needed is also huge.

Although the mansion of the marquis has a mountain of money and grain now, if he continues to spend all the money, he will eventually go bankrupt.

It is not enough for Jia Wei to make money just by taking advantage of his position. It seems he needs to increase revenue and reduce expenditure.

"What methods were there to make money in ancient times?"

Glass and soap have existed for a long time, but Jia Wei couldn't make more difficult modern industrial products.

Then we can only resort to ocean trade...

Although the history of this world is very different from that of Jia Wei's previous life, the progress of social development and the geographical location are no different.

If Chen Han's silk, porcelain and tea were shipped to the West, it would be a huge profit.

However, this foreign trade also has two difficulties. One is the security issue. In this era, Japanese pirates and thieves are prevalent.
Second, Chen Han had a maritime ban policy.

Emperor Taizu was deeply disgusted by the situation in which the country was poor but the people were rich due to maritime trade, and the concept of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people for two thousand years.

Emperor Taizu believed that agriculture was the foundation of the country, and that the imperial court could prevent the outflow of gold and silver and maintain the stability of agricultural production through a maritime ban policy.

Opening the sea is totally unrealistic. Even if Jia Wei can convince the emperor, all the ministers in the court will not agree.

If he encroaches on the government and the opposition, it is possible for him to implement a policy of opening up the sea.

Now, the only option is smuggling...

He can't do this alone. If he can get some sensible wealthy businessmen from Jiangnan to join in the smuggling, it will be very feasible.

Jia Wei thought a lot at that time, but these ideas were not mature and needed to be improved.

Seeing that he was in deep thought, Ding Baiying and Miaoyu did not dare to disturb him and waited quietly.

From time to time, Jia Wei came back to his senses and asked again: "How are Master Jiu and Master Ke doing after entering the capital?"

Ding Baiying replied, "The master and the apprentice have never left the courtyard. There are no servants in the courtyard. They only have meals delivered to the door every day. I don't know what they are doing... Master, do you need someone to monitor them?"

"No need, just have someone keep an eye on it outside."

Jia Wei thought that Zhu Mianchu was not only skilled in martial arts, but also had an irreconcilable feud with Chen Han, so she would definitely be a great help to him.

But now he can't fully trust Zhu Mianzhu, nor does he feel comfortable handing some things over to her... It seems he has to find an opportunity to take her in.

"What about the five Emei female disciples? Tell me about their recent situation."

Ding Baiying thought for a moment and said, "Bei Jinyi and Su Mengqing practice martial arts diligently every day, and occasionally do things as ordered by Sister Zhiruo. Li Mingxia has nothing to do."

"As for Zhao Lingzhu and Fang Bilin, they are even more lazy and neglect their martial arts. They only know how to eat, drink and have fun every day. They don't listen to Sister Zhiruo's arrangements. Sister Zhiruo is soft-hearted and never blames them. Over time, she has become more and more spoiled and indulged them."

After hearing this, Jia Wei said calmly, "Put Zhao Lingzhu and Fang Bilin as slaves. You will take them with you to discipline them and assign them some hard work. The other three will be transferred to my side as guards."

"Yes." Although the law stipulates the number of military honor soldiers, female guards are certainly not counted.

Jia Wei decided to train a group of female guards in the mansion, led by Ding Baiying and Zhu Mianzhu, who were both capable and competent, yet not conspicuous...

In the study, Jia Wei discussed relevant matters with Ding Baiying and Miaoyu for more than an hour, and felt physically and mentally exhausted afterwards.

Seeing that it was getting dark, Jia Wei hurried to Qin Keqing's courtyard, ready to recharge himself with her.

Inside the room, Qin Keqing sat at the table, her mind wandering.

She looked at the soft couch and recalled the intimate scene with Jia Wei in her dream last night... This was a shameful secret in her heart.

After Qin Keqing woke up this morning, she heard from her maid Ruizhu that it was Jia Wei who carried her back to the house last night. She was completely stunned!
After hearing that Jia Wei had been alone with her in the house for a while, Qin Keqing immediately recalled the vague dream in which Jia Wei touched her face, the corners of her lips, and...

Thinking back on it now, Qin Keqing blushed, especially her outrageous sleep talking and mumbling. How could a nephew's wife say these to her uncle?
Thinking about what might happen tonight, Qin Keqing was worried, scared, and a little frightened...but faintly, there was also a hint of anticipation.

She recalled the secret words Wang Xifeng had said to her: "You are still young, do you intend to be a widow for the rest of your life?"

"The Jia family doesn't allow you to remarry, so why don't you just find someone from the Jia family..."

"Your uncle is a martial arts champion, strong and healthy, you will be in trouble..."

Qin Keqing touched her hot face to stop herself from having wild thoughts.

Suddenly a voice came from outside: "The Marquis is here!"

Qin Keqing stood up quickly, covering her chest with her hands, feeling as if her heart was about to jump out.

Outside the house, a tall and graceful figure was seen walking quickly from the corridor with one hand behind his back.

The lanterns under the eaves swayed in the wind, shining on the young man who looked even more majestic, handsome, and noble.

Qin Keqing hurried forward and bowed: "Greetings to Uncle Wei."

Suddenly, a strong hand grabbed her. Qin Keqing quickly stood up and met Jia Wei's calm eyes. She was a little panicked for a moment and quickly lowered her head to avoid it.

Jia Wei looked at Qin Keqing at will. The beauty in front of him was wearing a light pink and light white satin skirt, a gold hairpin and a step-shaking ornament on her head, with exquisite makeup. Her eyebrows and eyes revealed the feminine beauty, and her red lips were as bright as peach buds in February, charming and attractive.

Qin Keqing was already at a loss, and under his burning gaze, she became even more flustered and confused, and had no idea what to do.

Baozhu and Ruizhu bowed their heads and did not dare to look any further.

Time seemed to stand still for a moment before Jia Wei said, "Go in."

Qin Keqing quickly made way for Jia Wei to go first. As soon as Jia Wei entered her boudoir, he was greeted by a warm fragrance.

Qin Keqing personally moved the embroidered cushion, asked Jia Wei to sit down, and poured him some tea.

"Uncle Yu, please."

When Jia Wei took it, he grabbed Qin Keqing's wrist directly. Qin Keqing was so startled that her hands trembled and some tea spilled onto Jia Wei's clothes.

Qin Keqing was frightened and afraid that Jia Wei would get angry, so she quickly took out her handkerchief, knelt on the carpet and wiped Jia Wei's face.

"I'm clumsy, please calm down, Uncle..."

Suddenly Jia Wei grabbed her wrist and said with a smile, "Am I so fierce, Keqing?"

His call of "Keqing" exploded directly in Qin Keqing's mind...

(End of this chapter)