Tumeng: I am a national advisor in the Golden Family

This craftsman seemed very happy to be granted time grace by the King of Guanzhong. His purpose of coming here was finally achieved.

To be honest, the kind of iron given by King Guanzhong is really good, but make them all into armor.

Two months is really not enough. In this summer, more than four months, three thousand pairs of armor were more than enough to produce.

But the King of Guanzhong had given a death order before, and all the armors must be forged within two months.

He had no choice but to come over and pray to the new King of Guanzhong. Unexpectedly, the other party was surprisingly easy to talk to.

When the King of Guanzhong received him, his tone of voice was very kind, both when he asked questions and when he spoke. This craftsman's first impression of Zhang Yong was very good.

This King of Guanzhong is not like the propaganda in the Southern Song Dynasty. He is a heinous devil, or an evil thief who betrays his country and seeks glory?

"You're welcome, is there anything else you need to do? These armors and weapons also exist, so don't be careless.

Each cavalryman must be equipped with a pair of armor for his horse and body, as well as a spear and a long knife. "Zhang Yong said.

There is no harm in a period of grace. As long as this heavy armored cavalry force can be formed before the all-out war against the Jin Kingdom begins.

Weapons and equipment are not very critical now. These heavy armored cavalry personnel have just been selected, and all of them are strong and tall.

And each of them is equipped with three horses for rotation. Now the most basic cavalry training has begun.

The instructors responsible for training them were Mongolian cavalry specially mobilized by Zhang Yong.

After the training is completed, as soon as the weapons and armor are in place, they can wear them and fight.

Regarding the war of the Jin Kingdom, Zhang Yong planned to conduct a major military training. The current Jin Kingdom was completely finished, and it was several times worse than the original history.

Basically, everything that can be lost has been lost.

This time the Mongols attacked and destroyed the Jin Kingdom, and the Jin Kingdom had no backhand power at all, so he could just take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune.

"Please rest assured, King Guanzhong! The production of weapons, bows and crossbows will not be delayed and can be delivered as scheduled."

"Very good. If you can deliver on time, I will give you an extra month's salary. Work hard and you will not suffer any loss if you follow me." Zhang Yong said.

"Thank you, King Guanzhong."

After chatting with the craftsmen for a while, Zhang Yong sent the people out, and then recruited several Mongolian households responsible for the training of the cavalry.

"Greetings to the Lord God Envoy." The three Mongolian household heads immediately knelt on the ground and said.

In order to train this cavalry unit, Zhang Yong specially recruited 300 Mongolian cavalry. Each Mongolian cavalry was responsible for teaching ten Han people how to ride horses.

Previously, because of the onset of winter, some training could not be carried out, but now that spring has entered, they can start training on horseback kung fu.

"No need to be polite, are you used to living here?" Zhang Yong immediately asked someone to arrange seats for several Mongolian household heads.

"Thank you, Lord God, for your concern. We eat well and live well here." A Mongolian head of a hundred households said.

"That's good! How are you training the three thousand cavalry?

Can they be allowed to form a fighting force at the beginning of next year, so that they can participate in the battle to wipe out the gold? Zhang Yong asked.

“Those guys are young and strong.

In addition to the Lord God Envoy, you have also arranged good meals for them.

There shouldn't be any problem training them out this time next year. "A Mongolian householder said.

In order to train these three thousand heavy armored cavalry, Zhang Yong spent a lot of money.

Not only did they select a group of the strongest and youngest men, but the food given to them was also quite good.

You can eat enough at every meal, and you can eat mutton every three days.

In addition, Zhang Yong also entertained the three hundred Mongolian cavalry who came to train them with good wine and meat.

"Master Divine Envoy, do we really not need to teach them some riding and shooting skills?"

"You just need to teach them some basic common sense so that they can mount a horse and fight. The art of riding and shooting is not suitable for heavy armored cavalry to learn." Zhang Yong said.

Zhang Yong's training goal this time was to teach them how to fight on horses and some skills on horseback.

As for riding and archery, which the Mongols were best at, Zhang Yong did not ask the Mongols to teach them.

Because this heavy-armored cavalry is fighting people head-on with weapons, it is useless to learn riding and shooting skills. What they have to do is charge head-on.

Moreover, the method of cavalry and archery is honestly very simple to crack in the future. The Mongols are using it very well now, but this will not be the case in the future.

When faced with this tactic for the first time, every army will suffer a loss, but if it happens many times, the situation will be different.

Even during the reign of Mongke Khan, the Mongolian army had the strongest combat effectiveness.

They are no longer Mongolians. In the eastern lands, the Han people have become the absolute main force in the Mongolian army.

In the western lands, there are Turks and some people from the Western Regions.

"Your Majesty the Divine Envoy is right! It doesn't matter if you don't teach me the art of riding and shooting. They are heavy armored cavalry after all.

If you are learning to ride and shoot, you cannot wear such thick armor and can only wear some light leather armor. "A Mongolian householder said.

"Well! You should worry more about training, and you must train their combat effectiveness for me.

As long as no one is dead, you can practice with peace of mind. If there are any bumps and bruises, let them go to the military doctor for a look. "Zhang Yong said.

"Please rest assured, Lord God Envoy, we will strictly train this cavalry unit and let them serve you." The three Mongolian household chiefs said.

Zhang Yong nodded and sent the three Mongolian household heads down. After completing the training of the heavy armored cavalry, Zhang Yong recruited a few more civil servants.

Let them be responsible for this spring plowing, and collect some cattle from the pastures of Xining Prefecture and distribute them to some families who do not have cattle.

In the next time, Zhang Yong plans to visit the gunpowder production department.

The next day, he rode a horse and led people to the gunpowder production department.

"I will pay my respects to the King of Guanzhong." A large group of craftsmen responsible for gunpowder design immediately knelt in front of Zhang Yong respectfully.

"Well! Get up! I'll come over to inspect your work." Zhang Yong said.

"King Guanzhong, according to your instructions, we have stockpiled a large amount of raw materials for black powder production here.

And put them all into categories according to your instructions. Just mix them when needed and then pack them. "A gunpowder craftsman knelt in front of Zhang Yong and said.

After all, things like black powder are flammable and explosive dangerous goods, so Zhang Yong did not produce finished explosive packages on a large scale in his own territory.

Explosive packets must be made fresh and used as soon as possible after being made. If they are not used and piled up, some explosions will easily occur.

Therefore, his order to these gunpowder masters was to hoard the materials for the production of black gunpowder, and then store all the sulfur, charcoal and saltpeter separately according to the formula proportions he provided.

As for the white sugar, it is stored separately from these items. Now the new gunpowder formula also adds white sugar, which is more combustion-supporting.

"Well! All raw materials must be properly preserved and placed in a dry environment. They must not be soaked by rain or have sparks stuck to them. If an accident occurs, I will not be lenient." Zhang Yong said. said.

"King Guanzhong, please rest assured. We know that all materials have been properly classified and preserved according to your instructions."

"Among all the craftsmen now, how many craftsmen are able to prepare new gunpowder formulas, and how many craftsmen are able to wrap and make explosive bags?" Zhang Yong asked.

"Reporting back to the prince, plus we have some craftsmen from the Western Regions, there are more than 300 people who can prepare your black gunpowder. As for the people who can wrap explosive bags, there are more than 500 people, but they do not know how to prepare black gunpowder." The person in charge of the gunpowder manufacturing plant spoke.

According to the confidentiality system established by Zhang Yong, the formula of black powder was obtained. It is mastered by gunpowder designers like them, but the wrapping method of explosive packets is mastered by another group of people.

These people don't know how to prepare black powder, and they don't know how to wrap explosive bags.

In the past, Zhang Yong had been able to pack explosive packets and mix gunpowder, but Zhang Yong had already sent them to the Mongolian grasslands for Genghis Khan to use.

"Those who are able to prepare the new black powder must be strictly monitored and told that if they follow me, I will provide them with good food and drink.

They will have no worries about food and drink in this life, and their children will do this kind of work for me for generations to come. But if anyone leaks the specific formula of black powder, don't blame me for being ruthless. The whole family, young and old, will be killed without mercy. "Zhang Yong said.

"King Guanzhong, don't worry. These people all live in a small county. There are a thousand soldiers guarding them outside the county. There will definitely be no problems."

"Well! By the way, has the crude oil sent from Xiliao arrived now?" Zhang Yong asked.

After discovering that petroleum could be refined into gasoline, Genghis Khan ordered a strict blockade.

Although Zhang Yong also knew the formula, he didn't get much crude oil. After all, this stuff had to be shipped from Khwarezm.

Only a small part of the crude oil is transported to Zhang Yong every year. Zhang Yong treats crude oil in the same way as gunpowder, and does not refine it into gasoline.

Because gasoline will deteriorate after being stored for several months, it is best to store it in the form of crude oil first.

He has occupied the entire Guanzhong area for a year, and the first batch of crude oil is finally arriving.

"King Guanzhong, this batch of crude oil arrived three days ago. They are all very high-quality black crude oil. We have kept them properly."

"Yes! This thing, like the formula of black gunpowder, must be kept strictly confidential. The craftsmen who know how to prepare and refine it must also be closely protected by me." Zhang Yong said.

There are really a lot of things that I have to keep secret now. The army responsible for guarding these secret personnel alone has more than 5,000 people.

There is no way, these things must not be learned by the Southern Song Dynasty, otherwise these things will be too suitable for defensive warfare.

Black powder and gasoline, Zhang Yong must strictly control their output, and every craftsman who knows how to configure the production method must be closely protected.

After inspecting the area around the gunpowder factory again, Zhang Yong got up and left.

At this time, the Jin Kingdom seemed to have noticed something and was actively preparing for war to prevent a Mongolian surprise attack.

"My dear, how is the contact with the Eastern Xia Kingdom? Are they willing to send troops south to attack northern Mongolia?" Jin Emperor Wanyan Shouxu summoned the secret envoy sent to the Eastern Xia Kingdom in his study.

Taizu founded the country for more than 120 years and passed it into his own hands. He must not let the Great Jin Kingdom be destroyed. No matter what, he must find a way to preserve the Great Jin Kingdom.

Although Wanyan Shouxu was not a peerless sage, he was still a wise king. How could he be willing to be the leader of a subjugated country?

There are not many generals who are good at fighting in the Great Jin Kingdom now. The last battle with Mongolia lost the famous general Wanyan Heda, which made the Great Jin Kingdom even worse.

Now the one he can place hope on is the Dongxia Kingdom, which is also the country established by their Jurchen tribe. In any case, for the sake of the same clan and ancestors, they should also go south to support.

"Your Majesty! I have fulfilled your trust!!" The envoy to Dongxia Kingdom knelt on the ground and said with runny nose and tears.

"Could it be that they are unwilling to come and support us regardless of their feelings for the same clan?"

"No! Your Majesty, Dongxia Kingdom is also a country established by our Jurchens. They, they were originally willing to help.

But now they are also crossing the river as clay bodhisattvas, and they cannot protect themselves. "The envoy to Dongxia Kingdom sighed and said.

"Here, how do you say this?" Wanyan Shouxu said.

"Your Majesty! The Mongols are also eyeing the Eastern Xia Kingdom. This year, Genghis Khan rested on the grassland for a year.

Although he did not launch a large-scale war, he still sent several of his grandsons to attack the Dongxia Kingdom in the name of military training.

The Mongolian army was overwhelming, and the tens of thousands of Dongxia troops were defeated by the Mongolian army and defeated in one battle.

Now that the Eastern Xia Kingdom has surrendered to the Mongols, all the Jurchens on our grasslands have also surrendered to the Mongols. "The messenger said.

If he hadn't run back immediately when he realized that the situation was not good, he might not have been able to come back alive to meet Wanyan Shouxu.

The Mongols have had weapons provided by Zhang Yong, the king of Guanzhong.

After a kind of sun fire in the sky and a kind of thunder that explodes in the sky, it becomes invincible and invincible.

The cavalry troops of the Dongxia Kingdom are indeed very tough and brave, and they are not at a disadvantage when facing the Mongolian cavalry.

But with the blessing of these two weapons, Dongxia's army could not stop it at all.

"But they, they live in the Longxing Land of their ancestors, which is a truly bitter and cold land. They shouldn't have lost the toughness of our Jurchens, right?

Moreover, there are many war horses and cavalry troops there, so how can we not protect ourselves? "Wanyan Shouxu said in a dazed tone.

"Your Majesty! Now that the Eastern Xia Kingdom has completely surrendered to Mongolia, don't expect any reinforcements from the Eastern Xia Kingdom. They will not go south, and they have no ability to go south," the envoy said.

Not to mention the current Dongxia Kingdom, after the Mongolian army defeated the Dongxia Kingdom.

They did not stop the conquest, but directly crossed the land of Liaodong, entered the Korean peninsula and fought directly there.

Chief Wanyan waved his hand and asked the envoy to leave. Then he summoned several of his important ministers and told them about the incident. There was no hope for reinforcements from the Eastern Xia Kingdom.

"Is it possible that God wants to destroy me, Dajin?" Wanyan Shouxu said, covering his head.

"Your Majesty! Our lips are dead and our teeth are cold. Let's, let's ask for help from the Southern Song Dynasty!"

"If it doesn't work, we, we will surrender to the Southern Song Dynasty."

“We are willing to surrender to the Southern Song Dynasty, but will the Southern Song Dynasty accept us?

We had already shown our goodwill to the Southern Song Dynasty during the Western Xia Dynasty.

What can be exchanged for? The Southern Song Dynasty beat us silently. "A Jurchen minister said.

Everyone understands the truth, but the two countries are mortal enemies!

Moreover, Xixia also professed its vassalage to the Southern Song Dynasty and even married its own princess.

The Southern Song Dynasty did send troops, but did they really block Mongolia?

The Southern Song Dynasty also lost its troops and generals, right?

"Your Majesty! Instead of being the king who subjugates the country, it is better to find another way.

I have a plan, maybe, maybe I can save my Great Jin Kingdom and my Jurchen people. "A minister suddenly said.

"Oh! Tell me, do you have any good ideas?" Wanyan Shouxu asked.

"Your Majesty! First of all, you must dedicate yourself to the throne. The person who controls the Kingdom of Jin is no longer the emperor, but the King of Jin.

Then he sent envoys to seek peace with Mongolia, saying that he was willing to become a vassal state of Mongolia.

This may preserve the fire of our Golden Kingdom and continue our national destiny. "

"It's extremely ridiculous. Mongolia is the one who wants to destroy us. How can they accept our surrender?"

"Moreover, Mongolia and we are feuding, how could this happen?" The other ministers present collectively objected.

It would be better to ask for help from the Southern Song Dynasty!

"Your Majesty, the Mongols treat their vassals and countries that surrendered quite well."

"It's ridiculous, my emperor is the Son of Heaven, how can I lower myself to the king?" A Jin Kingdom minister said with great anger.

Jin Emperor Wanyan Shouxu also looked a little unhappy. He inherited the throne, but now someone asked him to demote himself as king.

“It’s not a bad idea to demote yourself as king, at least we can get some breathing space.

If you don't surrender, you all know what the Mongols did, and all of us Jurchen people will probably die.

Your Majesty, why don't you imitate Gou Jian of the Yue Kingdom? "

Learn from Gou Jian, the king of Yue, who lay down his fuel and taste his courage. Three thousand Yue armor can swallow up Wu. This is a good saying.

But now their Kingdom of Jin is not the Yue Kingdom of the past, and Mongolia is not the Wu Kingdom of the past!

Mongolia hated the death of my baby to the core.

If the Mongols did not avenge this, they would never let the Jin Kingdom go.

The two countries have had peace talks many times before, but they finally reached the point of fighting each other.

"Report! Your Majesty! The Southern Song Dynasty envoy came to ask for an audience." (End of this chapter)