Lonely non-good minister

Chapter 414
"The more people this thing has, the more lethal it will be." Song Fu was already immersed in the chaotic battle situation.

Song Yuan remained silent. Although she saw only a few bamboo tubes now, she was sure that Song Fu had asked for so much money, not all of it was used to make bamboo tubes.

Song Fu was very satisfied with the results of this small sneak attack. The Huns suffered heavy casualties and fled in a hurry without caring about the things in the camp. Song Fu did not send anyone to chase them, but only ordered people to clean up the camp they left behind. The horse is gone.

Song Fu looked very relaxed on the way back. The generals following him kept talking excitedly. Even Wei Yan was excited. The power of firearms could be developed to such an extent that it completely exceeded theirs. Imagine, with this thing, what chance did the Xiongnu have of winning against the Wei Dynasty?

At night, they temporarily set up camp, and several gorgeous fireworks suddenly exploded in the night sky. Song Yuan was shocked when he saw them for the first time. The others had similar reactions, and they all looked up and looked at them in a daze.

"These are fireworks, aren't they beautiful?" Song Fu looked at them carefully: "It's also a bamboo tube stuffed with gunpowder. It can be a murder weapon, or it can illuminate the beauty of the night sky. How you use it depends on your heart."

After Song Fu finished speaking, he suddenly looked at Song Yuan: "Where did Yuan'er go to find so many talents?"

"Huh?" He asked too suddenly, and squatted directly in front of Song Yuan while speaking. His tall figure almost completely covered Song Yuan, and Song Yuan was stunned.

Song Fu said with a serious smile: "Master Yan is proficient in firearms manufacturing, and he also has a lot of research on the hammering and forging of metals and other objects. When it comes to the principles of manufacturing, Mr. An is comparable to the contemporary Shennong. Although he is disabled, he has been in the Wei Dynasty for a long time." He can clearly distinguish things that have disappeared within the territory for decades, and the book of farming notes he wrote is even more remarkable. Such a talent is actually related to Yuan'er."

"I didn't expect them to be so powerful when I got to know them during the two years in Lifu. It's God who showed me the way." Song Yuan bared his teeth in amusement.

Song Fu curled his lips: "You are really lucky. If there are other capable people, don't hide them."

"Other capable people? It would be great if there were any. According to what my father said, as long as the northwest can be managed and prosperous, they will give me a title. I have to pull out all the people for the title." Song Yuan had a look on his face when he mentioned the title. An expression of resentment and unwillingness.

Song Fu put his hand on her shoulder: "It's just a title, why should you be so concerned about it? Mr. Yan, whom you recommended, has helped me a lot. With your title, I will naturally help."

Um?Contribute?

Song Yuan looked at him with wide eyes, what's the use?Should you just ask Emperor Hong Ming for it?
Song Fu didn't know, and Song Yuan wasn't easy to ask. However, as she generously lent Song Fu so much money, it seemed reasonable for Song Fu to ask for a title on her behalf.

After returning to Zhangye County, Song Yuan had more things to do. Civil affairs and judicial matters were the most cumbersome. Even though there were officials at all levels to deal with them, there were still many things reported to her. The Tingwei Mansion's thorough investigation of the northwest was over. , left a year ago. There was no way to leave judicial matters to Tingwei Mansion, so Song Yuan could only do it himself.

I immersed myself in reading official documents and approval papers every day, and two months passed in a flash. Before the cold winter snow in the northwest melted, big news came from the border.

The Wei army used the Xiongnu Chanyu's grandson to sacrifice the banner. An army of 13 people crossed the border from Zhangye. They slaughtered [-] Xiongnu people with their firearms and captured [-] Xiongnu civilians, including countless cattle and sheep, and escorted them into the country.

The news was so sudden that Song Yuan didn't even digest it before the official document was delivered to her.

Song Fu asked the civil affairs officials to cooperate in resettling the Xiongnu people, cattle and sheep. Cheng Hui, who came specially to tell Song Yuan the news, was even more incoherent after reading the official document. "Thirty thousand people, including all the able-bodied men, have been killed. Even if they want to resist, there is nothing they can do. Sir, this is a population of 3."

Song Yuan had some ringing in his ears, and only a few numbers kept running through his mind: 13 soldiers and horses, slaughtered [-] Huns, and captured [-]. Such a record is really unbelievable.

She read the official document carefully several times, suppressed the joy and excitement in her heart, and quickly ordered the government officials: "Quickly tell the county magistrates from Jiuquan, Xihai, Xiping, and Xijun to come over."

With a population of 3 and countless cattle and sheep, shouldn’t this be properly divided?
With such a good result, Song Fu did not stop. He once again sent out [-] troops from Jiuquan and Wuwei counties, carrying a large number of firearms to kill the Huns. The Huns were frightened and fled north, leaving behind countless cattle and sheep.

In early March, most of the snow melted, and the good news came back to Beijing. The government and the public were shocked. Even Emperor Hongming was so alarmed that he drove back to the palace.

When Song Chun went to greet him at the palace gate, he brought the good news with him. Emperor Hongming asked him to board the chariot and accompany him. Song Chun gave him the good news and sat quietly beside him.

"There has been a truce for many years, and the Xiongnu have repeatedly provoked me. The fifth brother has warned me several times before, but they still have no memory, and they still try to attack Huo Ying. They really don't take the Wei Dynasty seriously. This move of the fifth brother can be said to be It will be very satisfying to scare the Xiongnu." Song Chun looked happy.

However, Emperor Hongming showed no trace of joy. After closing the victory report, his face looked gloomy: "Do you want to take credit for Song Fu?"

"With such a good record, it would be unjustifiable if we don't reward him with kindness."

Emperor Hong Ming snorted coldly: "Although he is the commander-in-chief of the northwest, how can he make his own decisions on such a major matter as the use of troops? Using the heavy snow to block the road to privately launch troops, where will you, the prince, be placed? Where will you put me? "

He was looking for trouble again, and the smile on Song Chun's face instantly turned cold: "The general's military orders abroad have been ignored. The Huns have repeatedly provoked them. If they don't retaliate, they will only make them push forward and harm the people at the border. I think the five My brother’s behavior is excusable.”

"Where is the excusability? He acted recklessly just because he had a firearm in his hand. Now he is dealing with the Xiongnu. If one day he takes credit and becomes arrogant and has evil intentions, can you stop him?" Emperor Hongming said in a stern tone.

Song Chun couldn't believe that he would say this, and said hurriedly: "The fifth brother is loyal to my father. How can my father speculate on him like this?"

"Loyalty? Are there not many scenes of sons killing their fathers since the founding of the Wei Dynasty?" Emperor Hong Ming was full of contempt. Ever since the great witch Zhi Yan told him that someone in the northwest would cause trouble to the Wei Dynasty, he felt resentful of Song Fu. , Now that Song Fu is so brave with firearms, he is convinced that the great shaman's flame divination is accurate.

Song Fu was capable and not at his mercy. After his mother, Concubine Wenhui, died of illness, his family members were all taken to the northwest. There was no one who could control him, so Emperor Hongming was very worried about him.

"Don't forget what the Imperial Master said. Neither Song Fu nor Song Yuan are law-abiding people. One of them is military and the other is civil affairs. They complement each other. If you really have evil intentions, how should you control it?" Emperor Hong Ming said with a cold face: " They are both your brothers and your enemies."

(End of this chapter)