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Chapter 359 12.9 "Contribution" The Armament Queen's Adopted Daughter
Chapter 12
12.9 "Contribute" Armaments, Queen's Prostitute

More than half a month later, the time entered the beginning of December in the 17th year of Yongzheng. The Imperial Study Room of the Daming Palace, the site of the Xiaochaohui, was supposed to be the site of a group of core bosses, but now there is an outsider.

"Your Majesty, the current state affairs are difficult, and I have been blessed by the emperor for a long time, so I should show it." Wei Xu's performance at this time is called loyalty, "I heard that there are [-] elite soldiers and auxiliary soldiers who have been supplemented before Wu Shengguan. fifty thousand.

In other words, there are a total of 11 troops, and I am willing to provide [-] spears and [-] long knives as military supplies for the army. If you prepare everything, you won't have to spend money on the court. "

Anyway, these weapons and equipment can only arm melee infantry. If these people attack the city, they basically belong to the category of "cannon fodder", and they are basically useless except to increase casualties for themselves.

As for the cutting-edge weapons that are the core of the Wei family's armed forces, such as steel crossbows, iron-tired longbows, composite armor, improved catapults, fire attack powder kits, and elite cavalry, Wei Xu didn't mention a word.

"Hiss—" Even though the Wei family is well-known to the world, the bigwigs present were still shocked by Wei Xu's generosity. Such a large amount of weapons and ammunition dared to agree with one sentence, and it was sent for free. too.
Of course, this also involves two problems that cannot be avoided in the feudal era. One is the problem of "conspiracy". In theory, under normal circumstances, what do you want to do as a general hoarding so many weapons?
Now that the situation is special, no one will talk too much. Being able to obtain weapons and equipment to restore the combat effectiveness of the army is a great contribution anyway, but if it waits until after the war, a "settling after autumn" may not be able to escape. Of course, Emperor Yongzheng should not have to think about it long term.

The other is the problem of "not revealing the wealth". In ancient times, if a family was too rich and famous all over the world, it may not be a good thing. For details, you can refer to Shen Wansan and Hu Xueyan. The problem of killing pigs for rich households is actually throughout the entire feudal history.

However, this is for the Wei family, look at my [-] elite soldiers in the Jiangnan Army, who has any idea about Lao Tzu's money?You stand up and let me see, if you are tender and not dead, you count me as the loser, and it is my fault to make you die too comfortably!
"Hahaha, Wei Aiqing really lived up to my expectations!" Emperor Yongzheng finally heard good news after feeling depressed these days, "It's just such a waste of money, it makes me feel uneasy!"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, it is the duty of a minister to serve the court, and the humble minister is just doing some trivial things within his ability." Wei Xu continued to act.

"I heard that Marquis Wei has both sons and daughters now?" Just before everyone digested the breaking news, the Queen's voice came from outside the door, followed by a string of palace maids each carrying a tray and sending it to the civil and military ministers. , "My lords have worked hard.

I don't ask about the state affairs of the previous dynasty, but I can still send a bowl of ginseng soup. All the adults are working hard for the state affairs, so I can only nourish a little and express my heart. "

"Thank you for your kindness!" A group of civil and military personnel bowed and saluted without caring about anything else.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?" Wei Xu looked puzzled, because this was not what had been discussed before.

"Your boy, I don't ask, I think Marquis Wei has his own arrangements. It's just that I have been blessed." The queen smiled and handed the ginseng soup to him, pausing for a while before continuing, "It's better to accept it." How about your girl being a foster daughter?"

"Your Majesty is wise!" All the people present were convinced, and all the ministers bowed again.

Under such a critical situation, if he has made such a great contribution, he must be rewarded heavily. The problem is that Wei Xu is now the real Marquis Wu, and in fact controls Jiangnan, how can he be rewarded again?You can't directly seal the Duke, right?

But not rewarding is not enough. After all, it involves the reputation of the royal family. The reputation of "no reward for meritorious service" must not be carried on the royal family's head. What should I do?Queen's method can be said to solve all problems, and the cost is low!

The queen's adoptive daughter is naturally also a princess, which requires a title, and the problem is the same. A princess is nothing more than a princess. Even if the reward is given according to the highest quota, it is nothing more than a matter of money, which is irrelevant at all.

But is such a reward light?Not light!This is tantamount to the royal family personally coming forward and forming a good family relationship with the Wei family. Modern people know that being close to the leader or being promoted for a while, which one is more important?Seems like there's nothing to discuss, right?
"Hahaha, since Zitong has this idea, I naturally won't object." Emperor Yongzheng instantly understood what the empress meant, and took up the conversation with a big smile, "Why don't you take a moment and Zitong take this little princess with you?" Come here, let me take a good look!"

"Your Majesty doesn't need to ask about the women in our backyard." The queen naturally took Wei Xu's empty bowl of ginseng soup, "I will contact the sister of the Shi family at that time, so that the sisters of the Wei family can come to visit more. drop by."

"Hiss—" Now everyone in the imperial study, including Shen Yan, the most senior official in the city, couldn't help but show jealousy. There is no way, this kind of intimacy is really enviable.

There is a saying that "the heavenly family has no selfish affairs". The imperial palace is not only the royal family's private residence, but also the highest symbol of a dynasty. No matter how close the royal family is to any minister, there is no problem of letting them in and out. This is related to the royal family's face.

Therefore, during festivals, the family members of high-ranking officials are invited into the palace to chat with the queen. This is a very high honor. Besides, women in the harem rarely see outsiders. It is also "backyard diplomacy", and the fundamental reason is to discuss matters at the front desk.

In the past half a month, the family members of the Wei family have been invited to the palace many times. In fact, the reason is obvious, that is, to spread the word, and then let Wei Xu agree to provide weapons, so no one thinks much about it, but now the queen just said, "Show me the door." ", this is another meaning.

"So—that's fine!" Yongzheng pondered for a while, nodded and agreed, which was considered to be the final endorsement for the queen's suggestion.

"Thank you for your grace!" Wei Xu hurriedly bowed and saluted, but what he wanted in his heart was to find time for this lady to return her back. In this little time, he bowed several times.

"Okay, my palace will not bother you adults to worry about state affairs." The queen nodded with a smile, and after a burst of fragrance, she called all the maids to leave.

"Respectfully send off the empress!" A group of old men had to continue to salute.

"This——" Jiang Xing, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, said immediately, "Master Wei, weapons alone are not enough for this army to fight. You must have armor, right?" "Shangshu Jiang has a good appetite." With murderous cold eyes, this kind of thing that pushed his nose and face was pushed back first, "How much is a long knife, and how much is a set of armor, do you need me to tell you?"

"A gun head is only one and a half catties of refined iron, and it can be made for two taels of silver; a steel knife is only three to five catties of refined iron, and seven or eight taels of silver is enough." Liu Fang couldn't help but sarcastically , "This armor is another matter.

It is the most common half body armor, with iron leaves and a cowhide backing. It does not weigh fifteen catties. The best manpower is needed for processing. It does not take ten days and half a month to complete. A set of at least 50 taels. I don’t know what Jiang Shangshu wants. How many sets do you want? "

It's not that he is so close to Wei Xu, but he has seen the benefits. Since he can have such a large number of swords and spears this time, he can naturally have more. When there is a need in the future, he can completely negotiate an internal price.

And what Jiang Xing said is not bad. With this weapon, the armor can definitely be produced. Naturally, the soldiers under him have to pay for it from the court, but the soldiers and servants have to be raised by themselves. With cheap and high-quality goods, It might save lives on the battlefield!
"Benhou has a lot of men, and is equipped with some strong crossbows. Do you need to send some to Jiang Shangshu first?" Wei Xu naturally would not be polite, and said to Jiang Xing with a sneer.

Liu Fang could tell that the other generals were naturally not stupid, and immediately jumped out to mock them. As soon as they showed up, the civil servants naturally couldn't let Jiang Xing single-handedly.

"That's enough!" Emperor Yongzheng interrupted the quarrel impatiently with a gloomy expression, "I hope all my lovers will cooperate sincerely and restore the troops as soon as possible. If I miss the counterattack next spring, I will not only have rain and dew here!"

"Play early if you have something to do, and leave the court if there is nothing to do!" Seeing that Emperor Yongzheng turned and returned to the apse, Dai Quan came out in time and yelled twice to finish.

"Farewell to Your Majesty!" Everyone left, and naturally there was no one who didn't have eyes.

"Ordnance worth no less than 15 taels. It seems that the Wei family is rich and well-deserved!" However, after everyone left the imperial study and walked to the door, Wei Xu heard about Jiang Xing's sad business.

"The last one who danced very happily was called Wang Feng. Before that, there were Bai Xian and Jiang Qi. I wonder if Mr. Jiang is interested in meeting these sages?" Wei Xu's tone was cold, looking at Jiang Xingshi's expression completely Look dead.

"You—" Jiang Xing's face changed drastically, and the corners of his mouth twitched for a long time, but he still didn't dare to continue to refute, and finally retreated with a snort.

"Nephew Wei Xian, although this group of poor old men would like to kill them, but with our current identities, it is not suitable for us to do so." Seeing the civil servant walk away, Niu Jizong persuaded with a sigh.

Jiang Qi didn't count the three people mentioned just now, Bai Xian and Wang Feng died indirectly at the hands of Wei Xu, Wang Feng could even be said to have lost his family, although Wu Xun didn't have evidence, but they all knew the truth.

"Uncle Niu, don't worry, it's not yet time!" Wei Xu had had enough of these so-called "scholars" who dared to sell everything except his own interests, and it also strengthened his determination to create his own administrative system.

That night, in the front hall of Fengzao Palace.

"You—you bastard!" Feeling the last "public rations in the account", the queen finally collapsed on the dragon bed. As for the theoretical "master" of the dragon bed, it is natural to sleep "habitually" at this time. carpet.

"Tell me, what kind of moth have you made?" Wei Xu asked angrily, "Tingting was born on October 14, 27 in Yongzheng, and she is only three years old now. You dare not even think about her idea?" Hit? It's the other way around!"

"I just want to get close to my sisters." Unexpectedly, the pressure on her body did not disappear as usual, and the queen gave up after pushing weakly a few times, "I saw that Tingting is cute, and I have nothing to do, so I just After thinking about it, give her a title."

"I'll just think that's what you think." Wei Xu can actually see that this girl has always been selfish, for example, she is not willing to let go of power. If Wei Xu succeeds in the future, she will become a noble concubine, and she will never Will be as powerful as now.

"Your Majesty still feels sorry for my little master and wants to give her some presents." Zhiqiu, who was also in a state of salty fish, retorted dissatisfiedly, "You still have bad intentions when you come here? Your Majesty has been trampled like this by you. What's on your mind?"

"Master is talking, maidservant, go away." Wei Xu casually threw a pillow over to cover Zhiqiu's little face, "I don't care how much you think, you are not allowed to touch your family members, otherwise don't blame me for being cruel."

"Hmph!" The queen hesitated for a moment, but still did not dare to refute.

"As for having nothing for many years, isn't that very simple? Didn't I give it to you just now? As long as you come a few more times, how many do you want?" While speaking, Wei Xu took out a jade bottle from under the pillow, put the bottle together with The pill inside turned into fly ash and dissipated in the air, "Also, you are not allowed to eat this again!"

"You—" The Queen's complexion changed, feeling the impact that had begun again, her voice also began to break, "You don't lack women, why bother me, an old lady in her 30s, who wants a child?"

"Why, sorry?" Wei Xu glanced at Yongzheng, who was sleeping on the carpet and drooling, with a weird expression, "Don't you think that this state is actually more emotional? Don't tell me, your current reaction is fake. of!"

At this time, the queen was obviously speechless.

(End of this chapter)