golden scales

When Xu Xie was brought down by Tang Ruowang, he only felt that his luck was coming, but he never thought that he would meet the legendary crown prince, let alone that the crown prince would give him such a big reward for casting cannons with iron molds. <冰火#中文 not only obtained the seventh-rank official status from the grass-roots people in one fell swoop, but also sealed his parents and was given a marriage.

Tang Ruowang looked at Zhu Cihong full of expectation, just wanting to get a share of the pie, at least get rid of the fact that he has committed crimes and meritorious deeds, while other book friends are reading:.It would be even more perfect if he allowed himself to preach in Shandong.

Zhu Cihong looked at Tang Ruowang, and said, "This man was able to complete this matter in two months, so it shows that he has put in a lot of effort and brains. I just want the professors from the Technical College to bring some apprentices. I don't care about the genre, I can learn everything, so this Xu Xie..."

"Your Highness, please rest assured, I will teach you carefully!" Tang Ruowang hastily stated, still waiting for his reward.

"I'll let you teach mathematics first," Zhu Cihong said, "After laying the groundwork, I'll belong to Song Yingxing's sect."

Xu Xie didn't know who Song Yingxing was, but he knew that Tang Ruowang was a very important person in front of the prince, and in this village, he could speak his mind and follow his words.Since he was the first to lay the groundwork and then transferred to Song Yingxing's sect, the status of that Song Yingxing might be even higher than Tang Ruowang.

"Your Highness!" Tang Ruowang said very hurt: "Your Highness is afraid that I will reveal this secret! I am a servant of God, and uphold the teachings of the Lord..."

——A person like you who rushes and descends, who comes and descends, tell me morals?

Zhu Cihong waved to stop Tang Ruowang: "Don't get me wrong, it's just that you will be very busy recently."

"Busy?" Tang Ruowang was a little surprised.

"Well, after you came here, you can continue to support Xu Xie. This is also a credit and cannot be denied." Zhu Cihong softly comforted: "As a reward, you must not only continue to do your job well, but also cultivate some students who are proficient in Thai and Western languages." Otherwise, how will you translate classics like the Bible in the future?"

Tang Ruowang's heart that had just been suppressed was joyful again, and he was overjoyed and said, "His Royal Highness allows the publication of the Bible in Daming?"

"No matter what kind of book, why did the Ming Dynasty ban it?" Zhu Cihong said with a smile: "Even those books that slander the emperor are sold in bookstores openly. But you must first teach people who are proficient in Spanish... "

"Your Highness!"

Zhu Cihong was not used to being interrupted, so when he looked up, he saw Tian Cunshan running down with sweat on his face.Because of his excitement, his voice rose an octave, as if someone had pinched his throat.

"What's the matter?" Zhu Cihong had previously sent Tian Cunshan out to investigate the purges in various states and counties, but he didn't expect him to come back so soon.

"Your Highness, there is an urgent military situation!" Tian Cunshan knelt down in front of Zhu Cihong, "I came back from Dengzhou and got the conclusive news from Haike: the Nine Chief Dorgon led the Manchurian army out of the nest and headed for Miyun. There is another news It is said that the rebel generals Tang Tong and Zhang Ruolin are approaching the Guanmen, Li Chuang leads an army of [-] to accompany him, Wu Sangui and the Guanmen army [-] are stationed at Shanhaiguan, and I am afraid that a fight has already begun."

Zhu Cihong let out a heavy breath: "If we really want to fight, it will only take two days to see the outcome. I'm afraid the fight will be over by now." He shouted again: "Min Ziruo!"

"Subordinates are here!"

"Order the various ministries to speed up the progress of the project and focus on taking in the people from the prefectures and counties in Jiaoxi." Zhu Cihong turned to Xu Xie and said, "Xu Xie, I'm afraid you won't have time to go home. The craftsmen in the village are up to you to choose. Go to the Jiaozhou Cannon Factory immediately. , Casting cannons with iron models, the more the better!"

"Grass... minister! Take the decree!" Xu Xie didn't know the etiquette, so he had to imitate the actor's appearance, and promised loudly.

Zhu Cilang walked up, and said to Lu Suyao: "Order people to get off the chariots and horses, and set up torches along the way. I will rush to Dengzhou overnight. Tang Ruowang, this village is temporarily closed, and no communication is allowed inside and outside. If Tie Fan If the Cannon Casting Method is leaked, I am afraid it will be another big case."

Knowing that big cases often involved a lot of blood, Tang Ruowang was taken aback, and Nuonuo took the order.

From Zhu Cihong's original intention, he extremely did not want to see the Manchu Qing army enter the customs.Although Li Zicheng had indeed done massacres and looting, objectively speaking, he did not do more than the officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty.

Since the establishment of Xiangyang, Li Zicheng has put on a kingly style, started to resume production, strictly enforced military discipline, and did not kill civilians indiscriminately.After conquering Shaanxi, even clans like the King of Qin could keep their lives and no longer blindly kill them.This is enough to prove: Li Zicheng really regards the world as his own industry and manages it with heart.

The Manchurians, however, were different.

Although this group of Tungus savages coveted the Central Plains, but throughout the 300 years of the Qing Dynasty, there was always a huge sense of inferiority. Preventing the Han is better than preventing disasters. Every day, it is important to split the cultural tradition of the Han people and focus on cultivating slaves. , never thought of integrating into Huaxia and becoming a family.

Otherwise, why bother to keep calling themselves "the Man-Han family" and not let go of the Han-Man marriage ban until it was destroyed?

Today's Manchuria is more inclined to grab a round and leave. If the Central Plains cannot be defended, it will inevitably burn, kill, and loot. Anyway, it is not their own people and things.

Although knowing that these Tungus savages stay in the pass for one more day, Huaxia will lose an extra vitality, but now Daming is suffering from serious illness.Zhu Cihong could only do his best, and save as many points as he could.

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"The king is an unrivaled hero. On the occasion of this destructive meeting, when sincerity is hard to come by again. Begging for the words of loyalty from the lonely ministers abroad, he quickly selected elite soldiers and went directly to the Chinese Association and the Western Association. Sangui led his own troops and joined forces. Soldiers arrive at the gate of the capital, destroy the bandits in the court, and show righteousness to China. So my lord's repayment to the Northern Dynasty is only riches and silk? It will surely tear the ground with evil spirits, and dare not break his promise!"

Dorgon squinted his eyes, read Wu Sangui's letter carefully, and slowly handed the letter to Hong Chengchou beside him.He said: "This king admires your lord! Look at him, he is a real hero, a real man! Although there is a gap between my dynasty and the Ming dynasty, I can't see the chaos of the world! Pray!" Dorgon called himself His wife and younger brother said to Wu Sangui's two envoys: "To show our sincerity, Bairan and General Guo will go back to close the door first. Mr. Yang, please stay in the king's camp for inquiries."

Wu Sangui took Yang Kun as the official history and the guerrilla general Guo Yunlong as the deputy, and came to ask Dorgon for help because Shanhaiguan had reached a point where it was difficult to support.

He originally thought that the rogues were just mobs, and as long as Guan Ning's iron cavalry came out, it would sweep away the world like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, but the reality was not as beautiful as he thought.Except that Tang Tong, who was leading the battle, was easily defeated, the army of thieves who came after him was extremely tough. It could be described as brave and good at fighting, fearless of death.

After a bitter battle, Li Zicheng's troops approached the city, and Shanhaiguan was about to change hands.

In fact, Wu Sangui was not satisfied with this "King of Guangning".

The land outside the pass was tantamount to being given up when the king of Guanqin decided to enter it.At that time, Dorgon also unceremoniously sent Heshuo Prince Zheng Jierhalang to lead the army to take over the abandoned land of Ming Dynasty, and easily occupied western Liaoning.

Without the land outside the pass, the enemies inside the pass were so brutal, which made Wu Sangui feel like he was being put on fire.He discussed with his father Wu Xiang all night, and finally made a decision: he can't surrender.

"If Li Chuang can annihilate the Zhu family and secure the Longting, it's fine if we surrender to him as a vassal." Wu Xiang said in a deep voice, "But now the Zhu family still has half a family, so it's hard to guarantee that it's not the Eastern Jin and Southern Song. If he surrendered, not only would he not be able to keep his homeland, but he would also bear the reputation of betraying the master, which is really not worth it. Moreover, Li Chuang was cruel and merciless. Those who surrendered him in the capital were not only chased for stolen goods and donated money with a clearly marked price, but now they are even more exterminated. To prevent future troubles! He has always been a rogue, how can my father and son fall into the trap!"

"Father," Wu Sangui said with a frown, "with our army's power, it's really hard to resist Li Chuang's army. And we don't expect the Ming court to send troops. If we don't surrender, what should we do?"

Wu Xiang stroked his beard and paced back and forth. Finally, his gaze became firm, and he uttered two words: "Borrow soldiers."

Everyone in the world knows that Liao Town has fought Donglu for decades, from the old chieftain to the present, there have been three generations of blood feuds.As everyone knows, since Zu Dashou led his people to surrender to Huang Taiji, the relationship between Liaozhen and Donglu has become more delicate.Not only did Zu Dashou often communicate with Wu Xiang and Wu Sangui privately, but also other Liao generals who surrendered to the Manchu Qing often kept in touch with their old friends.Although they are known as enemy countries, they actually communicate with each other, relying on each other, and their friendship is even better than before.

If you borrow soldiers, you may not be able to borrow them. rs

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