The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 171 Infinite Tenderness (Part [-])

The regression of the firearms manufacturing technology of the Dade Dynasty was not due to technical reasons, but policy reasons.

Firearms played an extremely important role when Taejo of the Dade Dynasty conquered the world.However, after they gained the world, the emperors of all dynasties came to the opposite conclusion: such powerful firearms are a threat to the royal family.If someone uses it to rebel, what's the deal?
Therefore, the firearm technology was sealed and kept secret, the production of firearms was suppressed, and the military equipment of firearms was restricted.

The result is the loss of technology, the loss of industrial base, the gap in talent and the unfamiliarity of most armies with firearms.

Dai Zhi is an exception.

Dai Zhi was born in a family of firearms in the south of the Yangtze River in the late Ming Dynasty. He has been obsessed with the research of firearms since he was a child. He once made firearms such as Weiyuan General Cannon and Zimu Cannon.These firearms played a major role in the court's suppression of the barbarian rebellion in the Northwest a few years ago, and made great contributions.

It is precisely because of this that it aroused the fear of the former emperor and the jealousy of the Firearms Department of the Ministry of War.Later, he was framed, saying that he had an affair with Japanese pirates.Was dispatched to Liaodong.It is said that he makes a living selling calligraphy and painting now.

Dai Zhi has an invention that can be called against the heavens in this era-the serial gun.This kind of serial gun can fire 36 projectiles at a time, and its working principle is exactly the same as that of a machine gun, but it is said to be the earliest machine gun in the world.

To deal with cavalry, the machine gun is the best weapon.

Jia Min approached Dai Zhi mainly because of this chain gun.

The Dai family and Fang Xiucai's family are relatives of the two aunts.Fang Xiucai's mother and Dai Zhi's mother are sisters.Similar to the relationship between Baoyu and Baochai.

When Dai Zhi was dispatched to Liaodong, Fang Xiucai gave Dai Zhi some money.The situation about Dai Zhi was provided to Jia Min by Fang Xiucai.

Hu's distillery had already opened a branch in Liaodong, and Jia Min wanted to ask Hu Yidao to invite Dai Zhi back through their relationship with the Liaodong branch.

Hu Yidao agreed without thinking, and invited Jia Min to drink.The two came to Meiyue Tower.

At this time, Shen Bingyi hadn't left yet, seeing Jia Min coming, she naturally came out to accompany her.

In the evening, Jia Min stayed overnight at Shen Bingyi's place, woke up the next morning, wandered around the city for a while, and then went to the Mantou Temple.

Here, he wants to meet Qin Keqing.

Naturally, Jia Min's plan was to equip his soldiers with firearms.Since the imperial court did not provide equipment, firearms had to be produced by themselves.

Of course, Jia Min's knowledge of modern weapons is not mentioned.However, here, the role of such knowledge is actually quite limited.

The reason, naturally, lies in the limitations of the technological foundation and manufacturing level of this era.Although his knowledge of modern weapons is conceptually advanced, if he wants to combine it with the technology and craftsmanship of this era, he needs someone like Dai Zhi.

Of course, firearms cost a lot of money.However, relative to the effect that may be achieved in the future, it is still worth it.

In terms of money, Jia Min is not worried.The key issue, on the contrary, is people.In other words, it is in the attitude of the court.In the end, it was a question of whether the court would allow him to make firearms.

Private manufacture of firearms is undoubtedly a very sensitive matter.If there is no permission from the court, it will undoubtedly be death.

Currently, Jia Min can rely on two points.One is an excuse to drill the soldiers.The second is the brand of Jia Mansion.

The so-called human effort, Jia Min believes that as long as it works well, it is entirely possible to get permission from the court.

Thinking all the way, slowly, I arrived at Mantouan.

Outside the door, there is a carriage parked there, it is estimated that Qin Keqing has already arrived.Thinking of meeting Qin Keqing soon, Jia Min became a little excited.

Entering the living room, I saw Qin Keqing and Miaoyu talking happily.

Miaoyu looked very excited and beamed with joy as she spoke.Maybe they said something interesting, and the two were giggling.

Miaoyu was even happier when she saw Jia Min coming.Qin Keqing pretended to be very surprised.

"I didn't expect to meet Fourth Uncle Min here by chance. I'm so lucky. I happened to have a discussion with Fourth Uncle Min."

Said, a pair of beautiful eyes glanced at Jia Min, looked at Miaoyu not paying attention, and gave Jia Min a bright smile.

Jia Min's heart immediately became drunk.

"You said you came today, so you didn't know that you would come earlier. If it was later, I would go out. Just wait a moment, I'll go get you a cup."

Miaoyu said, and went out.After a while, he came back with Jia Min's cup.

"It turns out that Ms. Miaoyu prepared a cup for Fourth Uncle Min."

Qin Keqing smiled slightly, and seemed to be talking to Miaoyu lightly.

"Yeah, he's like a rascal sometimes, isn't there one for him?"

After Miaoyu finished speaking, she suddenly felt that something was wrong, so she hurriedly explained.

"Actually, Fourth Master Min doesn't come here all the time. He only came here once yesterday."

Miaoyu, Miaoyu, please stop explaining.It's just getting darker and darker.Why do you have no heart at all?In front of Keqing, can you be more reserved, can't we just treat the two of us as normal?

Take out my cup when there is no one else.When there are others, don't take it out.If you do this, won't our little intimacy be revealed?

Who is Keqing?That's human.

Sure enough, Qin Keqing stared at Jia Min from time to time, with a half-smile and a little anger.

That means, what the hell is going on with you two?Can you give me an explanation?
"I think Fourth Uncle Min should come to see Ms. Miaoyu often. One is that Uncle Min has a lot of affairs, so he happens to come here to be clean and quiet. Second, he comes here to talk about poetry with Miss Miaoyu. Both of you are talented Yes, we can talk about it together. The third is that the fourth uncle Min came, which also shows that our house is very concerned about this place. In case outsiders say that we invited the girl, we just ignore it. It seems that we have neglected Master Miaoyu. "

Huh?What exactly does Keqing mean?Could it be that you still want to encourage me to come here and associate with Miaoyu?Obviously, you have already seen the signs, why do you still say that?Could it be the irony?

"Fourth Master Min is a noble man. We are monks, but we dare not expect extravagant expectations. His wild residence is impregnated with iron walls. Even if he wants to go in, he can't get in. If he can come here once, it is considered a gift for us. Save face. The last time I asked someone to go to his place to dig a well here, I didn’t even enter the yard.”

Alas, this Miaoyu's EQ is really worrying.Even though Keqing is a nice person, you shouldn't say everything in front of others.Baozhu and Ruizhu are still standing by the side, so aren't you afraid that they will spread some gossip?
This is Keqing, if it were someone else today, especially someone like Wang Xifeng, after hearing what you said today, what story might be deduced?

"If I go back today, I will arrange for them to come to dig the well tomorrow."

"Since that's the case, come earlier. It just so happens that Grandma Rong has something to discuss with you, so you can talk here, and I'll go to the mansion first."

After speaking, Miaoyu went out, and after a while, she changed into bright clothes and came in.

"Is my outfit suitable when I go to the mansion?"

Miaoyu seemed to be asking Qin Keqing, but secretly looked at Jia Min.What I mean in my heart is, do you look good in this outfit?

It was not easy for Jia Min to say anything directly, but Qin Keqing praised her a few times, and Miaoyu left happily.

Miaoyu actually didn't have any special meaning.Just because Jia Min said to her yesterday, "Hold your hand and grow old with you", I feel that Jia Min gave him the promise, and I have relied on him for the rest of my life.Only then could it be difficult to conceal the joy in his heart, and he no longer regarded Jia Min as an outsider.

For a moment, my heart was full of spring, and I couldn't help myself.Unknowingly, in front of Qin Keqing, she flaunted her close relationship with Jia Min.

When she came to the mansion, it was Qin Keqing who brought the message, saying that Daiyu wanted to discuss poetry with Miaoyu, and Miaoyu agreed to go as soon as she was happy.

In fact, this was a step deliberately arranged by Qin Keqing.

Before coming here, Qin Keqing thought about how to get Miaoyu away for the convenience of talking to Jia Min.So, I went to Daiyu first and said that I would come to Mantou Temple today.Is it something to bring to Miaoyu?If you want to invite Miaoyu to her to discuss poetry, you can also give Miaoyu a message.

Although Daiyu was smart, how could she have imagined that Qin Keqing would be so attentive, so she said that she could invite Miaoyu to her place.

That's what Daiyu said originally, as for whether Miaoyu will go or not, she is not sure.However, Qin Keqing came and settled Miaoyu with a few words.

Miaoyu went here happily, but left her territory to the tryst between her lover and rival.

Miaoyu left, leaving only Jia Min and Qin Keqing in the living room.

There are usually no people in this Mantou nunnery, only a few bhikkhunis live here.Usually in the backyard.It's time for class again.It's very clean here.

Baozhu and Ruizhu both know that their master has a special relationship with Fourth Master Min, seeing this situation, how can they not understand?

So they looked at each other, and the two of them went out, stood at the door, and turned their backs into the house.While chatting, while looking out.

Only Jia Min and Qin Keqing were left in the room, and the atmosphere suddenly became ambiguous and charming.

Qin Keqing didn't speak, her beautiful front face looked flushed.From time to time, he glanced at Jia Min and smiled ambiguously.

"why are you laughing?"

Jia Min was a little flustered, it was obviously Miaoyu's fault, which made him a little guilty.

"I'm not laughing, I'm happy for Fourth Uncle Min."

"What am I so happy about, that one day is such an annoyance.

"Fourth Uncle Min is bothered, so I come here. Anyway, there are people here to accompany Fourth Uncle Min to relieve boredom. Talented man and beautiful woman, a man and a woman, are a match made in heaven."

Qin Keqing still spoke unhurriedly, but for a while, Jia Min was a little confused, wondering whether she was encouraging or jealous.

Alas, Miaoyu, you little fool.You left after showing your love, but you left me to suffer.

(End of this chapter)