Just as Ye Mingsheng was rapidly carrying out his work, a person who surprised him came to visit him at the General Military Mansion.
"Master Dong Da, you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. Is there any problem with coming here this time?" After asking Ye Dong to serve Dong Jiangchuan tea, Ye Mingsheng asked with a smile:
Upon hearing Ye Mingsheng's inquiry, Dong Jianchuan replied respectfully:
"I heard that General Ye defeated the Khitans, and I was deeply inspired and overjoyed. I specially prepared some gifts to come to work for the army!"
As he spoke, Dong Jianchuan presented a list of gifts to Ye Mingsheng with both hands.
When he opened the list and looked at it, Ye Mingsheng's eyes were slightly misty. He was not surprised that Dong Jiangchuan was working for the army. This man was a good man and was quite good at life. He had worked for the army several times before and sent some pork, mutton, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Come, improve the food for your soldiers, and give them a toothpaste as a sacrifice.
But this time Laojun is different from before...
There are a lot of gold, silver, jade, silk and satin in this list. These are obviously not for ordinary soldiers, but for other purposes!
Thinking of this, Ye Mingsheng had an idea in his mind, put down the list in his hand, pretended to know nothing and said:
"It's rare that shopkeeper Dong Da has such a heart. I would like to thank you on behalf of the brothers!"
After saying that, Ye Mingsheng offered tea instead of wine and toasted Dong Jianchuan. For the rest of the time, Ye Mingsheng also chatted with Dong Jianchuan, never talking about the main topic with Dong Jianchuan.
Seeing that Ye Mingsheng seemed to be accepting the gift quietly, Dong Jianchuan, who felt that he had made some miscalculation, could only take the initiative and ask:
"Sir, you see that two months is almost here. I wonder how the training of your cavalry team is going?"
Ye Mingsheng heard this, waved his hand and said:
"You know, my cavalry has just defeated the Khitans and is now resting. But don't worry, in just three to five days, I will let them go to Xiangshuiyuan and give it to your caravan. Protected!"
"Thank you for your understanding!"
Although the answer given by Ye Mingsheng was positive, Dong Jianchuan could not see any relief on his face after receiving the answer, and even felt a little disappointed...
He originally thought that Ye Mingsheng had fought a battle with the Khitans this time and had suffered heavy losses and needed to rest for a long time. Therefore, the two-month appointment with him might have to be postponed for a while, so he could take advantage of it. Ming Sheng was embarrassed and ashamed of breach of contract, so he took advantage of the situation to make his next request.
It's a pity that Ye Mingsheng's cavalry team rested and reorganized in such a short period of time. It was really unlucky...
Although the plan encountered some setbacks, Dong Jiangchuan still adjusted his mentality and asked Ye Mingsheng:
"I heard that General Ye used a new type of firearm when he fought against the Khitans?"
When Ye Mingsheng heard this, he secretly sighed that Dong Jiangchuan's fox tail could not be hidden and finally leaked out. He thought that Chen Dechang would be the first to ask for it, but he never thought that it was Dong Jianchuan who did so first.
But it doesn't matter, he is already prepared, the soldiers will come to cover up the water and the earth!
"A kind of firearm was used, but it was either a new firearm or a thunderbolt. Why is Shopkeeper Dong Da also interested in this thing?" Ye Mingsheng said lightly;
"Thunder? This is somewhat different from the rumors I heard. The new firearm used by the lord in the rumor is shaped like a mallet and equipped with a fuse. It can be ignited with fire and thrown by hand. It is very powerful and can kill the Khitans. The cavalry was overturned from their horses." Dong Jianchuan asked with burning eyes:
After hearing Dong Jianchuan's story, Ye Mingsheng looked as usual, but he had some calculations in his heart. Dong Jianchuan had inquired about his grenade in such detail. It seems that the person who came this time was really evil, and the good person did not come... ·········
After Dong Jiangchuan finished speaking, he quietly looked at Ye Mingsheng's expression and felt a little emotional in his heart. When he first found a firearms craftsman for him according to Ye Mingsheng's instructions, he really didn't think about what Ye Mingsheng would come up with. He just thought that Ye Mingsheng would come up with something. Ming Sheng, a military attache, saw that firearms were powerful, so he did it on a whim just for fun.
I never expected that Ye Mingsheng would actually achieve results!
When he got the news that Ye Mingsheng had defeated Ye Luyan with a new type of firearm, he was really shocked and couldn't believe it. It wasn't until more accurate news came back later that he gradually believed that Ye Mingsheng actually encouraged him. A powerful new firearm was developed.
"Hey, there are no new firearms, but I did ask craftsmen to improve the original Zhentian Lei. It's all thanks to the craftsmen you found for me, Shopkeeper Dong!" Ye Mingsheng said with a smile:
Ye Mingsheng's statement made Dong Jianchuan's eyes light up. In his opinion, it seemed to him that Ye Mingsheng had indirectly admitted it...
After considering his words, Dong Jianchuan continued to ask Ye Mingsheng:
"I wonder, Commander-in-Chief, could you please open your eyes?"
When Ye Mingsheng heard this, he sighed slightly and shook his head and said:
"Shop Manager Dong Da, this matter itself is not a problem, but it is a bit unlucky for you to come here. I originally prepared some of these sky-shaking thunders, but in this battle with the Khitans, they were all useless. , so now I don’t have any thunder in my hand.”
"The next batch of thunderbolts produced by this firearms workshop will take half a month at the fastest..."
"Eh? Shopkeeper Dong Da, you are so interested in my Zhentian Lei. Could it be that you were entrusted by the Khitans and wanted to find out the truth?" Ye Mingsheng said with a smile:
Although Ye Mingsheng's words seemed like a joke between friends, when they fell into Dong Jianchuan's ears, they had a different flavor. Dong Jianchuan's face immediately changed, and he smiled wryly and said to Ye Mingsheng:
"Master General, please stop joking. Although I am a businessman, I have sold some iron items to the Khitans for money.
"But these firearms are the sharp weapons of the country and should never be given to foreigners. I still understand. I can swear to God that I, Dong Jianchuan, have never sold a single firearm to the Khitans in my life!"
Regarding Dong Jianchuan's remarks, Ye Mingsheng took a sip of tea and smiled without saying a word.
Seeing Ye Mingsheng's reaction, Dong Jianchuan sighed and said:
"Let me tell you the truth, Mr. Ye, I am just a shopkeeper. I am interested in money and business, but I have no interest in firearms at all."
"The reason why I said this to Mr. Ye is very simple. The third master is interested in this thing. As for why the third master is interested, I don't know... "
"I am just the shopkeeper, and the third master is the boss. Why does the boss need to tell me why he does things? I just follow the orders and do the things. Sir, do you think this is the case?"
