Spoilers for The Red Mansion, Daiyu’s mentality is broken

The individual soldiers of the Red Flame Army are of extremely high quality. They have a very good foundation, and after more than half a year of physical training, their physical fitness has been greatly improved.

In this regard, Zhou Tong has the most say.

Nowadays, in addition to their riding skills, mounted archery, and battlefield fighting experience, the Red Flame Army is no longer weaker than the frontier army in other aspects.

Because even the frontier army cannot guarantee such high-intensity training.

If you want to maintain this kind of high-intensity training for many years, ensuring dietary nutrition is only the most basic aspect.

What's more important is that if soldiers keep tightening this string day after day, year after year, something will happen.

Once a camp bombing occurs, it will be a big deal.

Therefore, even the border troops dare not maintain such high-intensity training all the time.

But in the Red Flame Army, the soldiers' psychology has never had any problems.

This made Zhou Tong marvel at it.

What the Red Flame Army lacks now is a battlefield fight.

Once they have passed the baptism of war, they will immediately complete their transformation and become an iron-blooded army.

For Jia Huan, he wanted more than just combat power. At the same time, he also wanted the Red Flame Army to be able to reduce damage as much as possible.

The most important factor in war is people, not weapons.

But weapons are also an extremely important factor. Only with sharp weapons and strong armor can you kill enemies better and protect yourself better.

After all, the number of Red Flame Army is still too small, only 10,000 people.

Once the damage is too great, it may not take more than a few battles to kill the person.

I don’t know how much effort he spent on training this Red Flame Army——

Okay, this sentence is a bit shameful, but the deputy general Zhou Tong can really be said to have worked hard and worked hard.

Therefore, Jia Huan wanted to replace a batch of armor and weapons for the Red Flame Army.

These armors and weapons were made by the Mohist disciples.

Needless to say, the craftsmanship of the Mohist disciples was far ahead of this era.

In the past two years, with the help of Jia Huan, they also completed a breakthrough in materials.

In his previous life, Jia Huan was a surgeon, but he was not proficient in materials science.

However, some basic concepts of alloy materials are still clear.

He just told Mr. Mo about these ideas.

As for the Mohist disciples, they have been constantly exploring materials for more than a thousand years.

In terms of materials, there is a certain amount of research in itself.

Jia Huan's theory just provided them with the right ideas.

With this idea and after several years of exploration, they have successfully developed a new type of material.

The range of bows and arrows made of this material can be 50% higher than that of ordinary bows and arrows.

The 50% range is already a very exaggerated distance.

The weapons created are simply magical weapons that can cut iron like mud. Ordinary armor cannot withstand the slashing of alloy weapons.

The armor made is light and strong. Previous weapons cannot break the armor made of alloy materials.

As long as the entire army can be replaced with new weapons, the combat effectiveness of the Red Flame Army can be not only doubled, but also increased tenfold.

Of course, new weapons are expensive to make, especially Jia Huan who wants to raise the prices of these weapons as much as possible.

He must try his best to obtain these alloy weapons, only to use them to equip the Red Flame Army, and try not to leak them out as much as possible.

Because once it leaks out, God knows whether it will spread to the Kingdom of Jin.

This large amount of funds must be approved by Emperor Chongkang.

Therefore, early the next morning, Jia Huan went straight to the palace to find Emperor Chongkang.

Originally, there was a liaison between Jia Huan and Emperor Chongkang.

It was impossible for Jia Huan to go to Emperor Chongkang for instructions on everything. Even if Jia Huan was not annoyed, Emperor Chongkang would be.

But this time, because the amount was too huge, Jia Huan had to come in person to ask for instructions.

Soon, Jia Huan was invited into the study room.

After hearing Jia Huan's explanation of his purpose, Emperor Chongkang asked while reviewing the memorial: "Jia Aiqing, tell me, how much money is needed to change the military uniform?"

Jia Huan said: "Your Majesty, the general has calculated that the total cost is about 1.2 million taels of silver."

Upon hearing this number, Emperor Chongkang couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.

He asked in shock and anger: "Jia Aiqing, is this military uniform of yours made of gold? Do you actually need so much silver?"

Jia Huan helplessly replied: "Your Majesty, the Red Flame Army has ten thousand soldiers. On average, each soldier and uniform only costs one hundred and twenty taels of silver, which is really not much."

"Your Majesty, you know that if you want to buy a sword, you may not be able to buy it even if you spend a thousand taels of silver."

"Although the weapons that General Mo is going to forge are not as sharp as those swords outside, they are still very sharp. What's more, what General Mo is going to build is not only weapons, but also armor and bows and arrows."

"Your Majesty, if you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools! This number is already the result of the general's repeated frugality. It cannot be less."

After Jia Huan's explanation, Emperor Chongkang also realized that the money Jia Huan wanted was really not that much.

Not to mention anything else, if it were outside, the silver needed to make a set of armor would probably cost one hundred taels of silver.

This set only cost one hundred and twenty taels of silver, and Emperor Chongkang even doubted whether the money was enough.

After pondering for a moment, Emperor Chongkang couldn't help but ask: "What will be the combat effectiveness of the Red Flame Army if they change their weapons and armor?"

Jia Huan immediately patted his chest and promised: "Your Majesty, you will be even more powerful than a tiger! The Red Flame Army will be invincible in the world, and it will be invincible in all attacks and invincible in every battle!"

In this world, there has never been the best army in the world. But if you want money, you must first blow the cowhide.

Moreover, Jia Huan feels that in this era, the combat effectiveness of the Red Flame Army is really a level ahead.

The transformation brought about by magical weapons is definitely no joke.

After hearing what Jia Huan said, Emperor Chongkang couldn't help but nodded and said: "You want 1.2 million, I will give you 1.5 million!"

"1.2 million of it will go to the household department, and the other 300,000 will come from my internal funds. I only hope that Jia Aiqing can live up to my trust."

If it were in the past, Emperor Chongkang would definitely not be able to come up with so much money.

Daxia's annual tax revenue is limited, and it cannot make ends meet every year. How can it give so much money to the Red Flame Army?

And now as the changes unfold, the money in the treasury is becoming more and more abundant.

Although Emperor Chongkang was still frugal, he was not stingy in important matters.

And he also has great trust in Jia Huan and the Red Flame Army.

This trust is not just because of Jia Huan's excellent character.

This trust is built up bit by bit through the information transmitted through intelligence.

Needless to say, the training situation of the Red Flame Army made Emperor Chongkang extremely satisfied.

What satisfied Emperor Chongkang even more was the ideological and political education provided by Jia Huan in the Red Flame Army.

Jia Huan would carry out ideological and political education on loyalty to the emperor and patriotism multiple times every month, and this was what made Emperor Chongkang feel most at ease with Jia Huan and the Red Flame Army.

Jia Huan said with tears of gratitude: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will definitely live up to your Majesty's trust!" After leaving the palace, Jia Huan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

In fact, the cost of a complete set of weapons and armor is no more than fifty taels of silver.

But Jia Huan was cruel and asked for one hundred and twenty taels.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Chongkang actually raised the price to one hundred and fifty taels.

At that moment, Jia Huan felt a little embarrassed.

Of course, the reason why Jia Huan is able to control costs so low is actually due to technology.

If measured according to the craftsmanship of this era, it would be impossible to achieve this price even if you die.

For example, in this era, if you want to make a sword, you need a lot of pig iron.

Then after beating it again and again, and finally reaching the level of Thousand Forgings, a precious sword can be created.

During this period, a lot of time is spent.

In the Japanese country, if they want to create an heirloom sword, they may need to spend decades, and even one generation may not be able to complete it.

The labor costs alone are astronomical.

The Mohist method of making has changed to using molds for pouring.

Because it is made of alloy material, its sharpness and sturdiness are not much different from those of heirloom swords.

The cost price was suddenly lowered.

After returning to Ningguo Mansion, Jia Huan called Mr. Mo's family.

Let her take the children of the Mo family to build weapons for the Red Flame Army.

Mr. Mo readily agreed.

After having theory, there is also practice. The head of Mo University is also willing to help the Red Flame Army build ordnance.

Not long after the instructions were given, Aunt Zhao happened to arrive when she was preparing to go to the Grand View Garden.

Nowadays, Jia Huan never goes to Rongguo Mansion when he has nothing to do.

Aunt Zhao sometimes misses her son, so she comes to Rongguo Mansion by herself.

Sometimes Aunt Zhao also goes to the Grand View Garden. In Rongguo Mansion, only Aunt Zhao and Xia Jingui can enter the Grand View Garden, but no one else can.

Jia Huan hurriedly invited Aunt Zhao into the room, and then asked: "Mom, why are you free to come to my place now?"

Aunt Zhao said with a straight face: "How many times have I told you, from now on you will call me wife, not mother!"

"Why, you heartless one! You didn't say you often go there to see me, but now that I'm here, are you annoyed?"

Jia Huan smiled and said, "Madam, what are you talking about? It's not like you don't know my relationship with Xifu. What am I going to do there?"

"If my wife really misses me, how about I clean up a yard here and my wife live here? I can live here too."

Aunt Zhao said: "Why would I want to live here? I'd better stay over there."

"Ouch, brother Huan, you haven't seen Baoyu's family, nor the maid Baochan she brought."

"If they didn't make a scene that day, they wouldn't have been able to get through this day. They were all crying and looking for life. It was really lively."

"The old lady is out of sight and out of mind. Now even Baoyu sees less of her. Baoyu's mother is so angry that she is sick and her complexion is getting worse day by day. Even the master can't be clean."

Jia Huan finally understood why Aunt Zhao came. It turned out that she came to him to share her inner joy.

Jia Huan couldn't help but ask, "Don't you care about Baoyu?"

Aunt Zhao said: "Why don't you care? Where can I take care of them? Where can these two have a fuel-efficient lamp?"

"As soon as Baoyu took care of it, these two went after Baoyu. Baoyu was useless again, so he had to hide outside and didn't dare to come in every day."

Seeing the cheerful look of Aunt Zhao's classmate, Jia Huan asked helplessly: "Madam, you are not far from their yard. Are you not bothered by them being so noisy every day?"

Aunt Zhao said enthusiastically: "What's the trouble? I just think it's lively. It's more beautiful than the singers and opera singers on the stage. You don't know, I followed them and learned a lot of curse words!"

Well, I have to say that Aunt Zhao’s bad taste is really different.

However, Xia Jingui and Bao Chan, the master and servant, are really fierce. Even Aunt Zhao can learn a few curse words from them.

Jia Huan then ordered: "Madam, just don't make any noise with them. No matter how they reduce it, if you don't have enough money, just come to me."

"Moreover, even if the maids and wives are laid off, don't argue. Just give them monthly money, and they won't be able to say anything."

Aunt Zhao waved her hands and said: "I know, why do you talk so much? It turns out that it is so enjoyable to hide behind and watch the show. By the way, I don't have any money now, please get me some more Money spent.”

Aunt Zhao came to ask for money, and she asked for it confidently.

Jia Huan smiled and said, "Okay, Qingwen, go and get the one thousand taels of silver notes for your wife."

"Yes, Third Master."

Aunt Zhao took the banknote and returned to Rongguo Mansion without sitting for a long time.

After Aunt Zhao left, Jia Huan called Yuanyang and said: "Yuanyang, please send someone to find out how Madam spent this money? If it is normal expenses, that's it. Don't be deceived."

Yuanyang said: "Yes, Third Master."

He usually gave a lot of money to Aunt Zhao. Not only Aunt Zhao, but also Tanchun also gave him a lot of money.

Only Lin Daiyu was not given to Lin Daiyu, a young rich woman, and Lin Ruhai would send money from Jiangnan every year.

Besides, they haven't gotten married yet, so even if Jia Huan gave it to her, she probably wouldn't want it.

Logically speaking, he gave Aunt Zhao a lot of money. Aunt Zhao shouldn't have spent it all so quickly and came to ask him for money again.

Jia Huan was afraid that he had been deceived by that thief Ma Daopo.

Just when Jia Huan was about to get up and go to the Grand View Garden, Wang Xifeng came to the door again.

Now Wang Xifeng is not a distinguished guest, just the shopkeeper he invited.

Wang Xifeng came here this time to report on her work.

After two months of study, Wang Xifeng is now in charge of most of the business.

Jia Yun began to gradually withdraw.

Next, Jia Huan will be of great use to Jia Yun.

He was going to let Jia Yun expand the intelligence system.

At present, his intelligence system is only limited to the capital.

And even in the capital, they cannot spy on some secret things.

Jia Huan is going to ask Jia Yun to further expand the intelligence system.

Not long after, Wang Xifeng was invited in.

Jia Huan found that Wang Xifeng was a little thinner than before, but she was in good spirits and looked forward to it.

She should thoroughly like and even love her current position.

After coming in, Wang Xifeng began to report some business matters to Jia Huan, and expressed some of his thoughts to Jia Huan.

After hearing this, Jia Huan became curious. (End of chapter)