"The last general, Zhou Ji, pays homage to the prince!"
Zhou Ji knelt on one knee, his eyes drifting back and forth on the iron ship.
Qin Yun smiled and said: "Get up, I am no longer the prince of Daxia."
As soon as these words came out, Zhou Ji was startled.
"My lord, are you kidding me?"
Qin Yun said seriously: "Do you think I'm joking? I went to the capital and made a big fuss. Not only did I steal the granddaughter of the White Army God, but I also blew up the East Palace to pieces."
"My father wants to kill me, Prince Qin Zheng wants to kill me, General Zhou, what do you think I should do?"
Although it was the twelfth lunar month of winter, these words made Zhou Ji sweat profusely.
"Your Majesty, this..."
Qin Yun smiled: "Your family should be able to arrive at Jialing Pass later. However, I have something to ask you!"
"Your Majesty, please speak!"
Qin Yun: "Would you choose to be my enemy or my friend?"
Zhou Ji's heart sank: "Your Highness, although the general has a large army, they don't always listen to the general. Moreover, if something happens here, the general may be transferred to the northwest to defend Qi State and the Tianlang tribe."
Qin Yun: "I know! I am not forcing you to make a choice now."
"If one day, my king's steel torrent steps into this land again, where should you go?"
Zhou Ji's heart sank, and he immediately knelt down on one knee: "General, I will lead the horse and hold the stool for the prince!"
Qin Yun smiled: "Very good! I guessed it right. The third prince Qin Zhan should have been wooing you. I need you to do something."
"Your Majesty, please speak!" Ma Ji said.
Qin Yun: "Bring me a message to Third Brother. Just say that I have weapons and equipment that he is interested in. If Qin Zheng has it, he should also have it."
"You are responsible for the transportation from Pingjin to Jialing Pass, and the Caobang will also secretly assist you. As for how much money you earn from it, that is your own business and has nothing to do with me."
Zhou Ji was startled: "Your Majesty, what about firecrackers, gunpowder, cannons, etc.?"
Qin Yun nodded: "That's right! Tell Qin Zhan, I don't want money, I want war horses, a lot of war horses! The ship can go around, or even go to sea from the border between Northern Qi and Daxia, and go straight to Yue for transit."
Zhou Ji pondered for a while: "I am willing to do this for the prince, but I have an unkind request."
"explain!"
"The general hopes to entrust his family to the prince. The Heavenly Wolf Qi Kingdom is ready to move, and it is really difficult for the general to lead them around."
Qin Yun asked: "Do you trust me so much? Aren't you afraid that I will take them as hostages?"
Zhou Ji is a smart man, and he does not know how much benefit he will get from this matchmaking. Whether the Northwest Army can grow or not depends on this time. After all, the government's funding has always been seven cents.
Now he is even more embarrassed, being caught between Qin Zheng and Qin Zhan.
But Qin Yun gave him a chance to grow alone. In troubled times, only soldiers have the right to speak. But Zhou Ji also knew that such a huge benefit could not be taken away by him for no reason.
He must turn in the certificate of voting.
Qin Yun smiled: "Okay, I will take you to take care of your wife and children. Don't worry. Whenever you want to pick them up, just send someone."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"There is no need to mention the word thank you. I told you that from now on I may not be the prince of Great Xia."
"Go back and wait for news. I will send someone to contact you."
"promise!"
After sending Zhou Ji away, Qin Yun could finally relax a little.
The reason why this matter was planned was actually for the war in Vietnam. Dongjun had mountain tops and plains. Steamships could ensure the coast advantage, but they could not gain the land advantage.
The country of Yue is not suitable for raising war horses, but the northern border of Daxia is different.
Qin Yun believes that Qin Zhan may have received the information early and huddled in the forbidden Yanyun Sixteenth Prefecture to develop.
It would be a great thing if we could get a war horse from him.
Moreover, it can also add trouble to Qin Zheng.
It is natural for Qin Yun to advance the strategy of having the best of both worlds.
As for the weapons produced, there is no need to produce them from Qiongzhou. After all, Qiongzhou's weapons are relatively far ahead and are not suitable for falling into the hands of outsiders.
But don't forget, Qin Yun also opened a weapons production line in Yue State in order to fight a protracted war in Yue State. Although it was controlled by Qiongzhou, the output was also huge.
Fireguns and ordinary iron egg artillery can be produced.
With these things, Qin Zhan can not only effectively resist Northern Qi, but also contain Qin Zheng.
And Qin Yun would be able to free up his hands. Whether it was to help Yue fight the war, or to develop Ryukyu, he would have a lot of room for strategic maneuver in dealing with Fuso.
As for whether the Daxia court posed a threat to him?
Qin Yun smiled and said nothing. He did not have the manpower to occupy Daxia's huge territory, but with the level of Daxia's navy, there was no way to cross the sea!
But now that we have broken up with Daxia, it's time to consider setting up our own business.
But before that, Qin Yun planned to go to Yue Kingdom to see the specific battle situation. However, before going to Yue Kingdom, Qin Yun had one more thing to do.
Qiongzhou, Qin Yun's luxurious suite, has all the facilities.
Bai Wanqing looked at the river waves outside the window and listened to the sound of water splashing against the hull of the boat, feeling a little dazed.
Shen Yue was very sensible today. He took Han Jiangxue and Li Daiyu to communicate with her in a royal manner.
Qin Yun, on the other hand, had time to be alone with Bai Wanqing.
There are no stars or moon, outside the glass river, snowflakes are dancing.
"Wanqing, stay!"
Bai Wanqing smiled and said: "You come here to snatch me away, will you let me go? King of the Sea!"
Qin Yun paused: "Haha, you little girl, I'm looking for a beating!"
The two hugged each other and rolled on the bed. The couch was very soft. Qin Yun specially asked Tiangong Pavilion to design it for Simmons. It has not yet been mass-produced.
"Your Majesty, I am yours from now on! You must bully the slave family!"
Qin Yun smiled and said: "Of course!"
…
After a night of silence, the boat left the river port.
By early morning, Qiongzhou had left Pingjin in the east.
In the remaining Zhulong Camp, part of the merchant ships that took the land route were transported by Caobang's merchant ships, and part of them stayed at Jialing Pass to work as undercovers and be responsible for the transactions in the near future.
Five days later, Youzhou City in the northern border of Daxia.
The second prince Qin Zhan received two letters in a row.
"The Grand Tutor is a truly divine man. As expected, Qin Yunfan is dead!"
Taifu Liu smiled: "Sooner or later, Qin Yunfan, your Majesty is determined to establish Qin Zheng, but this is also an opportunity for you, Your Highness."
"Qin Yun's farming policy was not used by himself, but he made a wedding dress for you, Your Highness. Build high walls and store more grain. When the weather changes, Your Highness will also have a chance to aspire to the throne!"
Qin Zhan said: "It's all because of your foresight, Taifu Liu, that I left that den of right and wrong in the capital. Taifu, when did you know that my father had left?"
Taifu Liu smiled and said: "Is there a possibility that I was sent by your father?"
As soon as these words came out, Qin Zhan's breath froze: "Master, you mean, my father is still... still alive?"
Taifu Liu shook his head: "It's hard to say, but he will be alive when we need him!"
Qin Zhan understands what Taifu Liu means, the battle between orthodoxy, and he, Qin Zhan, also has the name of orthodoxy. Now that the emperor's uncle in the capital is terminally ill, and he has the support of the Queen Mother, he has a great chance!
"Then Taifu, Qin Yun wants to do business with us or not."
"Of course we have to do it! Not only must we do it, but we must do it secretly and quickly. According to my research, this firearm will be extremely effective against the Northern Qi and Tianlang tribes in the future!"
"Qin Yun is an extraordinary genius."
"Taifu, do you think Qin Yun is really the reincarnation of the God of Thunder?"
Taifu Liu smiled: "There is only one god in this world, and that is the courage in your heart! Your Highness, you never lack courage."
"The White Army God is also a god!"
Qin Zhan's eyes burned brightly: "I understand, thank you for your teaching!"
Taifu Liu suddenly pointed to one side: "If you want to trade with Qin Yun, it's best to capture a seaport."
"This is Jiaodong Port, just right!"
Qin Zhan was stunned: "Don't you talk about fire, build high walls, and store more grain? This Jiaodong is the seaport of Northern Qi."
Taifu Liu said: "Capture Jiaodong. If we advance, we can threaten the Seven Kingdoms on the Dongjun Peninsula. If we retreat, we will have another way for His Highness. If we cannot fight on land, we can move at any time."
"Okay, I'll order someone to take it away."
"Don't worry, wait until Qin Yun's first batch of artillery arrives."
