After hearing Cheng Bushi finish describing the situation here, Liu Deng reached out and patted him on the shoulder.
"It doesn't matter, this time I'm here to help you solve this problem!"
"Your Majesty, is there anything you can do?"
Hearing what Liu Deng said, Cheng Bushi's eyes suddenly lit up.
If this problem can be solved, the people of Longxi will be really blessed.
"Of course, how could I joke about something like this?"
"Cheng is all ears!"
After getting the affirmative answer, Cheng Bushi's face immediately showed an excited smile.
"Actually, it's very simple. If all the Hetao area belongs to our dynasty, all the Xiongnu in the Hetao area gather and move inward, and a three hundred-mile no-man's land is established between King Zuoxian's territory and our dynasty, then what happens next will be difficult. Is it much simpler?"
After Liu Deng finished speaking, Cheng Bushi was stunned. If this thing could really be done to this extent, it would of course be the best, but how could this be possible?
Whether it is King Aries or King Hunxie, each of them can be considered to have strong military strength. How could they directly defect to the Han Dynasty and move their entire clan inland?
Isn't it right for a local emperor to leave his own good and go to the Han Dynasty to become a prisoner?
On the grassland, he was naturally inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people, but after arriving in the interior, everything was no longer up to them. There were armies of the Han Dynasty in all directions.
Moreover, the people of the Han Dynasty hated the Huns so much that they would be punished to death for any trivial matter...
"This king is here to handle this matter this time. Your Majesty should have already given you a decree, right?"
Liu Deng asked with a smile.
"His Majesty only said that all matters must be obeyed by His Highness, but he did not say anything specific..."
I originally thought Liu Deng was joking, but now it seems that what Liu Deng said before was not a joke...
"Okay, don't be too nervous. There is no need to fight this time. I have specially sent a batch of ordnance from Jinyang to you. You can select 3,000 elite warriors from the army for me, especially those with that height. Infinitely strong and healthy!"
Looking at the complicated expression on his face, Liu Deng certainly understood what he was thinking.
After all, we just experienced a war. If another war breaks out in Longxi, I am afraid that the people in Longxi will only live in more difficult situations.
"Your Majesty, only three thousand people?"
Cheng Bushi asked in disbelief.
"Yes, you will know in a few days. Three thousand people are enough! I need them as a deterrent, but you have to think carefully. These three thousand people will belong to me in the future! "
"Your Majesty, this..."
Hearing what Liu Deng said, Cheng Bushi's face suddenly felt bitter. The troops under his command were already limited. If Liu Deng took away another three thousand elite troops, he would probably be even more stretched in the end.
"Looking at your expression, am I the kind of person who only takes advantage and doesn't suffer any losses? Don't worry, I won't take these three thousand people from you in vain. The ordnance I prepared for you this time is enough to arm ten thousand people, including a full set of Armor, a standard horizontal sword, and a hand crossbow equipped with a winder!"
"no problem!"
The equipment produced by Liu Deng was ranked among the best in the entire Han Dynasty, let alone in Dai.
Basically, it is the object of competition among all the princes and kings. Even the powerful King Liang has only been able to get 20-30% of the equipment in his hands so far.
Among the hundreds of thousands of Liang troops, only 30,000 to 50,000 were able to use Liu Deng's full set of equipment.
If he really had 10,000 elite troops, let alone 3,000, he would be willing to trade them with 5,000.
"You agreed so happily?"
"This is a huge bargain. How about adding 3,000 more people and 20,000 sets of equipment?"
Cheng Bushi asked with a smile.
"You are willing, but I'm afraid His Majesty is not willing!"
Liu Deng simply rolled his eyes.
However, this kind of thing is actually beneficial to both parties.
Cheng Bushi is famous for his rigorous military management here. The army he trained is definitely the best among the best.
As long as Liu Deng practices a little bit, this will be an ace troop in his hands.
After Cheng Fushi obtained these equipment, he became more confident when facing the Huns.
"Your Majesty, would you like to think about it? Don't you have me with your Majesty?"
Looking at Cheng Bushi's obscene expression with his back hunched over and his neck hunched, even Liu Deng was amused for a while.
"Okay, when the equipment of these three thousand people is waiting for them to leave, I will leave all these things to you. This is my king's return of your favor! Now at this time, equipment is needed everywhere, even if it is in my hand There isn’t much inventory, so basically everything can be replaced in a few years!”
The output of steel is really a flaw. Nowadays, steel needs to be used everywhere. The entire Han Dynasty is like a giant beast devouring steel. No matter how much steel is produced, it will be completely swallowed up by the market.
Soldiers' armor weapons are definitely a big consumer of steel. Coupled with the experiments currently being carried out by the Shipping Bureau, once they succeed, the demand for steel will rise to a new level.
"By the way, I have one more thing I want to discuss with you. I see that the lives of the people along the way are really very difficult. I don't think it's better than this. I intend to find some ironclads in Longxi. mine, and then build a few ironworks, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty, what do you mean..."
Cheng Bushi's eyes suddenly lit up.
"I will be responsible for all the expenses of searching for mineral veins, building factories, and building roads. All the labor required will be solved on the spot. The steel produced will be half of it for me and your Majesty's family. But we have agreed that from here Starting from the day when the mine produces output, you will not be given any share within three years. If you agree, I will find someone to take over later, what do you think?"
"Of course there is no problem with this!"
There is indeed iron ore in Longxi, but until now, neither the government nor the private sector has been able to mine it.
On the one hand, it is certainly due to the poor livelihood of the people, and on the other hand, it is also due to the continuous invasion of the Huns. It is not an easy task to ensure the safety of an iron mine.
But now that Liu Deng comes forward, the situation will be different.
Although Liu Deng has to share half of the steel produced, there are people who provide the money and more mature technology. This is a cooperation that benefits both sides!
What's more important is that if he has enough steel, he can trade it with Liu Deng for equipment.
On the other hand, when the time comes, we can also introduce craftsmen from Liu Deng. If we can really build our own equipment, it will be a huge improvement for Longyou's defense!
