Chapter 1357
Let me make a solemn oath to you.
Chapter 1357 Let me make a solemn oath to you.
Lord Yan, being both flexible and assertive, immediately apologized, thus eliminating a potential future threat: "Regarding my words about the defeat just now, they were inappropriate. I apologize."
"However, I hope that the Qin and Jiang families, as well as the Ye Prince's family, can understand that even if a prince creates a weapon made of heavenly thunder, he cannot possess it. This is because such a thing does not belong to any one person or family; it can only belong to the nation! Otherwise, it will be the root of chaos in the world!"
Uncle Qin was furious: "Lord Yan, are you still not done? The charges are getting bigger and bigger! The root cause of the chaos in the world is not weapons, but the insatiable greed of powerful families and officials! They've driven ordinary people to the brink of starvation, and that's why the world is in chaos..."
This time, Lord Yan was furious. He angrily interrupted Uncle Qin, "Qin Zhuang, you are outrageous! How dare you utter such treasonous words? Does your Qin family really intend to overthrow the Qin family with weapons...?"
"Enough! Shut up!" The Prince of Ye hurriedly interrupted Lord Yan, questioning, "Do you all intend to kill the other party? If so, then I, as the one in charge, am incompetent. Let me atone with my death first, how about that?!"
"This humble official dares not, please forgive me, Prince Ye." Lord Yan knelt down directly and performed a grand salute.
That old scoundrel is so cunning and shameless!
thump!
Uncle Qin slammed his knees to the ground, kowtowing repeatedly. He was far more skilled at acting than Lord Yan, and cried out in a tearful voice, "Your Highness, please forgive me! My words were inappropriate. But I have been away from home for over ten years. When I returned, half of my family members had passed away. My elder brother only has Qin Dongjia left as his bloodline. I am her uncle, half a father. Seeing her accused of treason and having her life threatened, I was outraged and could only utter these wild words..."
"I was wrong, but I'm heartbroken. I feel so sorry for my niece. She's only fifteen. She just wanted to fight the enemy and serve her country. She doesn't have the same ambitions as people in their fifties. But... Waaah..." Uncle Qin said half of what he meant before bursting into tears.
Qin Xiaomi couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Second Uncle, Lord Yan, are you two competing in acting?"
You brat, what are you talking about? I'm trying to help you, and you're laughing at me!
Uncle Qin quickly touched his head to the ground to avoid losing his composure and being seen by others.
Qin Xiaomi came to Lord Yan again, squatted down next to him, and said, "Lord Yan, although my second uncle is unreliable, many of the things he says make sense. For example, the root cause of chaos in the world is not sharp weapons, so you should rest. No matter how serious the shouting is, I will not compromise."
Gunpowder weapons appeared very early in her modern life. During the Song Dynasty, there was the Pear Blossom Spear, which was an early gunpowder weapon that could shoot out flames similar to fireworks and was attached to a long spear.
By the early Ming Dynasty, gunpowder weapons had become essential on the battlefield. (So don't think that ancient warfare was all about hacking and slashing with cold weapons; people were already exchanging firearms.)
Gunpowder weapons have been used in several feudal dynasties.
Did feudal dynasties perish because of gunpowder?
Never.
Therefore, Lord Yan's words were an exaggeration.
"However, I am not an unreasonable person. I can tell Lord Yan the truth: this gunpowder weapon will not belong to any one person or family, but only to the nation, for use in resisting foreign enemies!" Qin Xiaomi declared loudly, and even solemnly swore an oath...
"I, Qin Su and Qin Xiaomi, swear that if any person or family monopolizes the weapons and uses them to wreak havoc on the local area, they will be punished by heaven. This person and family, regardless of whether they are human or animal, will die with their intestines ruptured and their descendants cut off, leaving a stench for future generations!"
Everyone: "???"
No, it turns out your oath wasn't about your family getting retribution, but about publicly cursing the whole world!
What?
You're admitting that everyone in the world wants to possess powerful weapons.
Lord Yan's face became a color palette, constantly shifting between red, blue, black, and purple.
"Lord Yan, if you have anything else to say, please say it quickly. I still need to go have dinner with my grandmother." Qin Xiaomi urged.
Lord Yan wished he could strangle her; how could this Qin family girl be so annoying!
Lord Yan stopped kneeling (it would be pointless anyway, and it would only benefit the Qin family girl, who was squatting next to him, taking advantage of his kneeling ceremony). He stood up, looked down at Qin Xiaomi, bowed to the sky, and said, "Since Master Qin has publicly stated that the weapon belongs to the imperial court, when will the production of the weapon be handed over to the two gates of the government army that represent the imperial court?"
With righteous indignation and sound reasoning, he said, "The imperial guards are far superior to civilian workshops. Allowing them to produce weapons is more standardized, efficient, and secure, and allows for legitimate control over those involved in their production." "However, the Qin family workshop has no authority to manage the workers producing these weapons, posing significant risks and numerous obstacles. Therefore, Master Qin, I am not forcing you to hand over the production of these weapons, but rather, these weapons are simply unsuitable for civilian workshops to manufacture!"
Lord Yan, with earnest and heartfelt words, put on another act.
Qin Xiaomi nodded in agreement: "What Lord Yan said is very true. That's why Guan Azu will participate in the production of weapons as a member of the royal family, and work with me to protect the formula for weapons for the country and His Majesty."
"The female workers involved in the production of these weapons are also palace physicians bestowed upon me by His Majesty. They are all His Majesty's people and will protect the formulas for these weapons for His Majesty."
"After the war, if any of us survive, we will personally go to the capital and present the formula for the weapon to His Majesty. We will not entrust it to anyone else."
"Anything that is outsourced is likely to be leaked. Therefore, in order to prevent His Majesty's weapon formula from being leaked, we must take precautions to keep it confidential. We ask for Lord Yan's cooperation."
I'll cooperate with your dad!
Lord Yan was so angry he was trembling: "You, you're just using a big name to do things."
Emperor Wuxing, who was not present: I'm used to it. This woman has been using my name to get things done ever since she settled down.
Mr. Xue, who was present, almost burst out laughing: Qin's niece's greatest skill wasn't making money, but rather using influence to get things done. No matter whose influence it was, she dared to borrow it and use it.
“Lord Yan, that’s a one-sided view.” Qin Xiaomi continued, “Let me ask you one question, Lord Yan: are all the people in your office clean? If the formula for the weapon is leaked and given to the enemy army in the Eastern Desert, will Lord Yan’s ten clans take responsibility with their heads? My Qin family’s ten clans will take responsibility with their heads.”
Qin Yun, who killed Qin Cunying, hasn't been found yet. If we exterminate his entire clan, we can get rid of Qin Yun and his gang. That's great news!
"My Guan family's ten clans can also take responsibility with their heads!" came the voice of Old Madam Guan.
No, you're trying to kill His Majesty?
"My Jiang family's ten clans can also take responsibility with their heads!" This was Jiang Dalang's voice; he had already ridden back.
Upon returning, he was furious to see the government troops forcing Su Su to hand over the details of the weapon manufacturing.
"My ancient family has ten clans..."
"My Sun family has ten clans..."
At the main gate of Wuyuan Garden, Aunt Qin and Madam Sun were calling out.
Granny Qin also came running over happily, shouting, "My ten clans of relatives can take responsibility with their heads! Your government must keep its word! If you don't wipe out my ten clans of relatives, your government will be punished!"
"My goodness, there's such a good thing!" Granny Qin grinned, revealing her gums.
She was worried because she couldn't find her family and couldn't avenge the abuse she suffered at her parents' home.
Lord Yan/Everyone present: Are you all insane?!
Lord Yan remained silent for a moment, then said, "Master Qin, I still urge you to reconsider your actions. I hope that by the time of Wei Shi (1-3 PM) tomorrow, you can give the world the most appropriate explanation."