Yamafu Military Affairs

Chapter 234 Testing
"Doctor, serve!"

Qin Huai's smile was not worldly at all.

"Coming~"

Two servants in blue clothes came up with trays and deftly placed dishes one after another on the table.

Sanle juice, seasonal fruits and vegetables, meat stew.
Seeing that the food and wine were about to be served, Raphael finally finished his thoughts and slowly lifted the heavy metal box that was placed beside him and locked to his ankle.

After Messiah's technicians developed the light and flexible metal "wind metal", the nobles' suitcases were made of wind metal and tied with strong cowhide straps. This kind of suitcase can block the damage of ordinary swords and guns at critical moments, so it is very expensive and is only used by officials of noble status.

Raphael opened the metal box and took out a small golden box covered with holy symbols and words.

"General Qin Huai, please be careful."

Qin Huai glanced at Raphael, raised his hand to unlock the lock, took out the gorgeously decorated colored ink parchment scroll, and looked at it carefully.

After reading all the negotiation conditions including compensation for border offenders, trading ports, redemption of prisoners of war, etc., Qin Huai's eyes were fixed on the last one.

"You want the Tianrui Mine in Bailaomen?"

"Bailaomen is located in the southwest of Turan, in the heart of Khorasan, thousands of miles away from Zhaowu Chachi. For the Tang Dynasty, which is the land of all nations, it is not a necessary territory."

Qin Huai shook his head at the strange translation tone and replied in fluent Latin: "Tianrui's mineral deposits are rare in the world. Maybe the Tang Dynasty is far away from Bailaomen, but Shenwu will never give up the fat meat in its mouth for nothing."

Raphael put down the sweet Sanle juice and was a little surprised at Qin Huai's fluent foreign language.

"A month ago, the Shenwu Tianqi's surprise attack on the Red Dragon at Bailaomen attracted the attention and vigilance of the local Arabs. If the Tang Dynasty wants to take the Tianrui Mine, not to mention the Khorasan troops with extraordinary combat power and strange means, the long supply line of tens of thousands of miles alone will be difficult for the general to deal with, right?"

Looking at Raphael, who was confident and seemed to have him figured out, Qin Huai was silent.

It is true that due to some special reasons, the railway plan of Tianruisi did not extend to the northwest, which made the logistics of Anxi Protectorate somewhat tight, but as long as the [Sirius] formation was completed, the distance on land would no longer be a problem.

But thinking of the expected completion time of several airports and the production period of each Sirius under normal procedures, Qin Huai could only comfort himself with a few words in his heart.

Those who achieve great things are not in a hurry.

What's more, the "Death" that has not been chasing us for a long time may still be wandering around Turan.

As early as when Qin Huai rode back to Chachi alone, he had conducted many experiments on roads rarely travelled by people, relying on the mobility brought by Yun Yi.

Every time he expended his energy to camouflage himself and revealed his [Tianrui] state, [Death] would come like a shark smelling blood, riding on a bone horse and wielding a giant scythe to kill him in a very short time.

But as long as he gives up the mimicry, hides [Tianrui], and then uses various means to escape, [Death] will be difficult to track him down.

Although the specific principle is unclear, Qin Huai guessed that the method used by [Death] should be similar to the Tianrui radar mentioned by Zero. It is an intelligent creation that uses something like the alchemical matrix in its body to record the characteristics of Tianrui or detect the difference in Tianrui concentration. After obtaining the coordinate position, it then uses this data to track the marked prey.

In fact, the method used by Death to track its prey is indeed not much different from the guess provided by Zero. Although there is no distance limit, there are indeed some other conditions for use.

Forget it, let me just eat some of the good stuff first.

Qin Huai knew the nature of Westerners and knew that they would not give up so easily, so he spoke immediately.

"The Sky Knights can deal with the Arabs just like they dealt with you. Besides, the Holy Descendants and Priestesses of Khorasan are not much stronger than the Seraphim."

As soon as he finished speaking, Raphael's expression immediately turned ugly.

After glancing at Rundstedt who remained silent, he took a deep breath, a bit of mercenary and flattering expression on his face: "The Heavenly Cavalry is indeed mighty, but compared to eating sand in the old place of Anxi, I think the general must prefer to enjoy the taste of power in Chang'an."

As Raphael spoke, he pushed a small box towards Qin Huai.

"Five thousand taels of gold, a small gift from the cardinal to the general."

When the box was opened, a Chang'an Money House pass was revealed, and the paper still smelled of freshly-baked ink.

Qin Huai picked up the bill in his hand, examined it several times, and looked at the shrewd businessman in front of him with a smile.

"In the war in the Western Region, Shenwu sacrificed many people. These are not enough."

Raphael cursed Qin Huai's greed in his heart, and took out the redemption ticket he had just received in the afternoon.

"Add another three thousand taels. The Medici family would love to make friends with the general."

"Friends, that's fine. But I was the one who saved your Knight King. Don't you want to show some appreciation?"

Qin Huai tapped the wooden table with his index finger, signaling Raphael not to forget Rundstedt, who was once on the verge of death.

"If the general is still not satisfied with the last two thousand taels, then Messiah will have to give up and see how the Sky Riders deal with the Holy Descendants of Khorasan."

Raphael's voice also turned cold. Although Messiah had obtained a lot of gold from the colonies in West America and the Ice Sea, everything had a limit. He couldn't use all the funds brought by the delegation on building relationships.

"Okay, but I have a request."

Qin Huai stared at Raphael, who was relieved, and spoke in a gloomy tone.

"After the matter in Chang'an is settled, I will bring the Tang Dynasty envoys back to Florence with you. In the Papal States, I want you to arrange for the Tianqi to learn mechanical technology."

"this."

Raphael's face suddenly changed, and he was about to refuse. But when he saw the cold light in Qin Huai's eyes, he hurriedly tried to make amends: "It's really not up to me. If the general insists on doing so, he can go back to Florence with the delegation and wait for the decision of the cardinal during the state affairs exchange."

"Yes, it's a courtesy, it should be done this way."

Qin Huai put away the three redemption tickets, smiled at Raphael, and took the initiative to invite everyone to have a drink.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Qin Huai looked at Raphael who was chatting with Zhang and Yan, and was thinking about what to do next.

There are only two problems before him now: 70% alchemy mastery and enough Yama points.

Although he could nominally withdraw 100,000 taels of silver from the military budget since he became the general of the Shenwu Army, according to the conversion method of Yamafu in this world, he could probably exchange for 20,000 Yamafu points, that is, 5 taels for 1 point.

Theoretically, he could have exchanged the 100,000 taels of silver for Yanfu points in case of emergency. However, that was not how it worked, not to mention that Zero had given a corresponding tip.

It is said that among the ninety-four ghosts Ding Hai, the maximum amount of silver that can be exchanged for Yamabu points on an individual basis is 50,000 taels. After the exchange is full, you have to wait until the cooling down of two Yamabu events before you can exchange again.

Although there is no upper limit on the gold exchange amount and the exchange rate is higher (one tael for one point), Qin Huai has other uses for the gold on hand and cannot exchange it all.

Moreover, he alone could not mobilize the military funds of the Shenwu Army without approval from various ministries.

If Qin Huai was just doing a one-time deal, it wouldn't matter, but ever since he witnessed the magic of Tianrui's specialty and alchemy expertise, he has planned to keep this fruit permanently and it is impossible for him to exhaust all the resources.

The war in the Western Regions, including various rewards from the court, brought in a financial gain of about 300,000 taels, most of which would be used for military pay, rewards, food and clothing for the three departments of Shenwu, Youwei and Zuojinwu. The rest would be turned over to the court and deposited into the treasury from the public account of military pensions.

There was actually not much gold and silver left that Qin Huai could use, only a few thousand taels.

Now that Raphael has sent ten thousand taels of gold, it can replenish his already depleted Yama points, which can be regarded as a solution to his urgent need.

However, compared with these gold, silver and treasures that are visible, the real big deal is the Western barbarian weapons that cannot be used directly.

Part of the mobile armor and steam weapons seized by the Shenwu Army were modified by the Fujiajian for use in the army, and part were dismantled and imitated by the Tianruisi and supplied to various military governors.

Qin Huai originally wanted to get involved and see if he could work with the craftsmen to crack the three steam-armed hegemonies and manufacture special mobile armor. However, in the end, due to his insufficient alchemy expertise, he had to give up.

Anyway, I have learned most of the alchemy knowledge from the Tang Dynasty Tianrui Division, so it is time to go to Florence for a visit.

Qin Huai looked at Rundstedt who was resting with his eyes closed, and had a plan in mind.
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Xuanyangfang, Ji Wen’s villa.

Three burly figures covered in loose black robes climbed into the courtyard gate, and in an instant they drew their short knives, pinning the guards who had noticed something was wrong and wanted to warn them to the wall.

Geshu Jing pulled off the veil that covered the guard's face, his eyes swept across the terrifying face covered with scars and the short gun and long sword in his hands, his tone cold.

"Oh? The people guarding the pavilion? Tianqi, listen to my order, find Ji Wen, and kill anyone who stands in your way!"

"Here."

Dense steam emerged from under the black robes. The two divine riders each chose a direction and began to search the rooms in the mansion thoroughly.

Ge Shujing strode into the main room and was about to explore around the wall.

boom! !

The stone screen was violently knocked open, and the heavy board flew towards him at a high speed. After Ge Shujing clenched his left fist and smashed the stone board, he immediately focused his attention and observed his surroundings.

Two golden lights shot out from the darkness, and a hunched figure walked out of the darkness. It was a fat and burly Hu man with his limbs covered with machines and drooling from his mouth.

This Hu man was over two meters tall, with a flickering golden light in his pupils, a silly face as round as a meatball, and clouds of steam coming out of his hideous arm armor. When he stood in front of people, people inexplicably thought of steam, gears, pistons, boiling boilers, and the ferocious and vicious beasts in the [animal pen]!
Geshu Jing raised his eyebrows, and the power core in his chest began to operate at a higher power.

The air was filled with steam, and the Thousand Forged Barrier Sword in the scarlet armored body's hand drew out iron-gray sharp streams like lightning. The stone bricks under Geshu Jing's feet exploded, and countless sword lights were emitted from him and his armor. In a flash, the barrier sword rushed back and forth four or five times, chopping the strange Hu man's metal arm armor into pieces!

Puchi~
The strange Hu man ignored the flash of the knife and rushed straight towards Geshu Jing. Although his collarbone and chest were split by the blade, he held on to the [Flying Cavalry Guard] tightly and refused to let go.

Geshu Jing spread out his five fingers, and slapped the Hu man's head with his crimson iron hand like he was slapping a watermelon.

The iron hand touched the side of the Hu man's skull, which was as hard as fine steel, and made a dent in it. Ge Shujing's hand felt very hard and rough, and he immediately realized something was wrong. Without thinking, he kicked the dying Hu man and sent him flying onto the wall.

boom!
The corpse fell limp, and the huge, useless body quickly swelled and became hot. With a loud bang, flesh and fire flew everywhere, and dirty blood covered the black robe worn over the scarlet rune armor.

At this moment, the brick wall behind Ge Shujing suddenly broke open!

Two iron fists as big as heads smashed down towards Ge Shujing's vitals. Ge Shujing seemed unable to react in time. In shock, he turned over like a mad python, twisting his two feet at incredible angles, and slashing his side-slashing sword towards the iron fists!
Sparks fly!

Geshu Jing raised his eyes, through the thick steam, and met the gaze of the mighty Hu man who was rushing towards him.

This Hu man's figure and dress were similar to the previous one, but apart from a few traces of blood-red madness in his pupils, his eyes were generally clear.

Look at the rough, bare arm armor, and the gears, copper wires, pistons and pumps of different sizes arranged in a staggered pattern on it.

Messy and rough, but also ingenious and orderly.

Although Geshu Jing's knowledge of mechanics was not high, he could see that this was not the technology of Tianruisi and Messiah.

These gears were running like crazy at this moment, and the bright red sky was evaporating into pink mist, which was spewing out from the limbs of this Hu man.

"When will Shouzhuoting have the courage to challenge Tianqi?!"

Geshu Jing roared, locked his arm armor with his crimson iron fingers and punched hard. After the Thousand Forged Barrier Sword cut off a handful of parts and fragments, the blade pointed directly at the head and face of the Hu man.

Dark golden scales with bloodshot grew under the skin of the sturdy Hu man, his muscles suddenly compressed and knotted, pink steam rose from his body, and his iron fist hit Geshu Jing again.

clang!clang!clang!
The eyes of this Hu man were red, and he had obviously lost his mind. Ge Shujing, who was swinging his sword wildly, frowned slightly, somewhat frightened by the performance of the strange man in front of him.

After shaking off the iron fist with his left hand, Ge Shujing immediately reached for his waist, pulled out the cold silver [can opener], put it to the Hu man's heart and pulled the trigger!
boom!
The flesh and blood exploded and the monster was killed. Geshu Jing threw the body into the courtyard and looked in the direction where his two comrades left.

"General, Jiwen is not here, there are only these weirdos in the house."

The black robes of the two divine celestial riders were completely corroded by the dirty blood, and they each held in their hands a strange-looking barbarian whose death was tragic.

"Shou Zhuolang hid military weapons and armor and is charged with treason. I will go to the Northern Yamen to mobilize troops. You all go to Jinglong Temple and Ci'en Temple respectively. Be quick!"

"Here."

The two Shenwu Tianqi looked at each other, and immediately carried the corpse of the strange man that was obviously possessed by ghosts to Jinglong Temple and Ci'en Temple in Chang'an City, which represented the Tianrui Division.

Ge Shujing strode up to the Fire Watchtower, raised his hand and threw out the talisman, and shouted to the Wu Hou who was coming up to him: "Ring the bell to warn!"

The sharp whistle pierced the night sky, startling the Wuhou in Pingkangfang and Dongshi, and bells rang in all the fire-watching towers.

(End of this chapter)