Chapter 186 Undercurrent

After Ying Yi heard this, he thought for a moment: "The entire army will be re-equipped with spears and swords. Five hundred sets of plate armor will be given to each of the two captains. Tiger squatting cannons, furlong machine guns and three-eyed blunderbuss will all be issued and ordered to be distributed on their own. .”

Crescent Valley is still small in size. During this period of time, although there is no shortage of various raw materials, arms manufacturing is still slow.

Especially fire guns and armor are the most popular.

It is not easy to make a fire gun, the most difficult one. And the armor is even more limited by the inner lining - rattan clothing. Although the Crescent Valley has begun to plant thorn vines on a large scale, and this thorn vine is still a thorn vine that has been improved by Di Ji Yi, after all, time is still short and there is nothing that can be done.

The issue of armaments has always been a major matter of great concern to Ying Yi. The original meaning of the existence of the two valleys in Fangcheng Mountain was to meet the needs of the army. However, before the Kaifeng War, Ying Yi did not issue any orders to supervise the construction of armaments. The reason for this was Yuanqi.

As far as Ying Yi was concerned, whether it was spears, broadswords, plate armor and firecrackers, or even the current types of artillery, they were all too low-level.

With the completion of the Yuanqi energy device Bafang Tower, the prerequisites for smelting Jinyuan alloy have been met, and the current military equipment will soon be eliminated.

No matter how many low-level gadgets are made, they will become useless in a blink of an eye, so why bother?

Therefore, Ying Yicai did not urge him, so most of the armaments used by the various armies were captured.

To be honest, Ying Yi was a little surprised when Jiang Xi reported these data. In just a short time, so much has been built - the power of the two valleys of Fangcheng Mountain has gradually been revealed.

But now that it’s been made, it’s better to take it out and use it than just leave it there to eat dust. At present, Chongzhen's imperial edict may not have reached the various ministries yet, and there is still time to change clothes.

Then he turned his attention to Lian Biao: "The Auxiliary Army Department will transport the equipment to various ministries as soon as possible."

Lian Biao responded with clasped fists.

Then Ying Yi said to Jiang Xi: "The scale of the two valleys in Fangcheng Mountain still needs to be expanded. As many skilled craftsmen as possible can be recruited, and there should be a lot of them here in Kaifeng. All kinds of basic raw materials, such as iron materials, must also be stocked up. , I will be of great use soon."

Jiang Xi said: "Yes, Lord."

After saying this, Ying Yi said to Zheng Yunzhi: "The Zhou Mu Yamen and the Imperial Law Si Yamen must also follow up. Whether it is setting up various levels of governance, appointing officials, counting the population, distributing land, resettling refugees, suppressing public security, We must punish crimes without delay. If there are insufficient officials, we will make do with them first, but the framework of each county must be established as soon as possible."

Zheng Yunzhi and Sun Xiucai both responded.

Finally, after giving some instructions, Ying Yi left Zheng Yunzhi, Sun Xiucai and Jiang Xi behind.

Ying Yi said to Sun Xiucai: "You are now the imperial envoy and busy with official duties. I plan to transfer your authority to use the Diji Yi."

Upon hearing this, Sun Xiucai hurriedly said: "My lord is wise. My subordinates were thinking about this just now."

Ying Yi nodded slightly: "Who do you think is the most suitable person to leave it to?"

Looking at Jiang Xi again: "What do you think?"

Sun Xiucai thought about it for a moment and suddenly said: "The operation of the Diji Yi is simple. In the opinion of my subordinates, I might as well give it to Erniu."

Jiang Xi's expression changed, and he agreed: "Master Sun's words make sense."

Ying Yi laughed and said, "Forget it, just leave it to Erniu."

Then his expression darkened: "I will go to Crescent Valley with Jiang Xi tomorrow. There are some things that need to be settled."

Sun Xiucai suddenly understood and hesitated for a moment: "My lord, please offer a stick of incense to the villagers on behalf of your subordinates."

Ying Yi said: "Let's go together."

Sun Xiucai shook his head: "Not for a while."

Ying Yi no longer forced and turned to Zheng Yunzhi: "Henan is about to be decided. Once the population census, refugee resettlement and land distribution begin, the need for improved seeds will be put on the agenda. As for the Agriculture Department, please ask your father-in-law to urge you as soon as possible." Prepare the grain and send it to Crescent Valley. I will go to Crescent Valley tomorrow, and I will not be back until January or February at most, or half a month or January at least. There are some things there that must be dealt with as soon as possible."

Zheng Yunzhi knew that every time Ying Yi went to Crescent Valley, there were very important things, such as the Bafang Pagoda and the Diji Yi. These magical existences were all born under such circumstances. So he was very understanding and said: "Don't worry."

After some instructions and waiting for everyone to leave, Ying Yi felt that nothing had been omitted, so he read in the study for more than an hour until dark.

It’s not that Ying Yi is uneducated, it’s that he will be different from what he is now hundreds of years later. If he has time, Ying Yi doesn't mind recharging his batteries.

Especially the Book of Changes, the first of the classics that launched Yuan Qi's plan, was a must-read for Ying Yi. Ying Yi has a strong soul and is able to read and understand it completely. Every time he reads it, he has a different understanding. The profoundness and profoundness of it are breathtaking.

We had dinner with the two concubines, and then we were in a relationship, without mentioning it.

The next day, Ying Yi took Zhang Silingen and a small flag's bodyguard, and called on Li Zhenren's master and apprentice. Together with Jiang Xi, they left the city and headed towards Nanyang.

...

Seeing Ying Yi leaving Kaifeng, a plain-looking man on the side of the city gate nodded slightly, left the city gate, walked through the city, and came to a quiet courtyard.

"Master, the thief left the city and went south."

A middle-aged man saw an old man in brocade robes in the courtyard and bowed to him.

The old man looked to be in his fifties, with a pale and stern face, and particularly long and narrow eyes, which seemed to hide many secrets.

Hearing this, the old man nodded slightly: "Go down."

After leaving his ordinary middle age, the old man entered the back hall. In the back hall, there were four people, all in their forties or fifties, and they all looked unusual.

"Mr. Zhang."

Seeing the old man coming in, the other four people bowed slightly.

The old man waved his hand, sat down on the main seat, and said: "The thief Ying Yi is cruel and unkind. Now you and I have become homeless dogs, and our lives are in danger. Our ancestors have accumulated accumulation for generations and become his food. It is extremely hateful." . You and I, the four of us, are at the end of our rope. We can only make a counter-attack and kill this thief, and then everything will be fine. I have learned that this thief has left the city. The thief's troops and horses have been mobilized a few days ago, and there are only two or three thousand left in the city. People can do great things.”

When the four of them heard this, they looked at me and I looked at you, and they all looked hesitant.

One of them said: "Mr. Zhang, Ying Yi is not a trivial person. Even if the intruder was as powerful as this, he would kill him with one blow. Although there are only three thousand men and horses in the city, its ferocious power is something that Mr. Zhang has personally witnessed and experienced. . Even if you and I have thousands of people in our hands, we are no match."

"Yes, yes, Mr. Zhang, you need to think twice at this time." Others echoed.

Mr. Zhang raised his brows and shouted: "Is it possible that you have waited until now to get to this point? What kind of luck can you have? It's not easy for you and me to hide here. There is no way that we will be caught by Sun Wen, the man who killed a thousand swords, and stabbed him outside the city tomorrow. After settling the bill, the family members were used as slave labor, and the wives and concubines were humiliated! Although the old man is old, he is not willing to accept it! "

Everyone was silent.

Zhang Lao said again: "Although the traitor is violent, he is not invulnerable. I have foreign aid and internal support, are you afraid that he will come?!"

"Foreign aid, internal support?" The four of them were surprised and confused.

Zhang Laodao said: "If it weren't for this, I wouldn't have the energy to fight hard."

The four of them hesitated for a moment, and one of them said, "I wonder who this foreign aid internal support is?"

Mr. Zhang smiled and took out a piece of brocade silk: "If you all press your fingerprints on this brocade silk, I can tell you."

The four of them looked at me, and I looked at you, and there was even more hesitation.