Time Travel to 1859: The Iron-Blooded Soldier King

Guo Songtao and Xue Fucheng were shocked. No one had expected this, not only them, but few people in the whole of China could have imagined that this powerful general in front of them actually had such abilities!

A rifle of my own design!

Liu Ye continued, "Brother Shuyun, it's not easy to open a factory in the United States with someone else. We must send someone over there. Not only will we co-manage the arsenal with Colt, but we'll also learn their technology and craftsmanship, as well as their knowledge of arsenals. This is a great opportunity. I will send 150 technical apprentices to the United States, but we're currently short of someone to take charge. Although Brother Shuyun and I met by chance, I believe you're the most suitable person!"

Ah!

Xue Fucheng was completely dumbfounded. He was going to America! America! It was thousands of miles away from the Qing Dynasty. No, tens of thousands of miles away! Even if he wanted to come back, it wouldn't be easy! This was not just a difficult journey. No wonder General Liu had gone to such great lengths to motivate him!

Liu Ye smiled and said, "Of course, if we do this, I'm afraid that Brother Shuyun's career path may be temporarily interrupted in the short term. Isn't it a pity?"

What a pity? It's not a pity, that's a lie. Only a grandson would be willing to give up a promising official career!

But now Xue Fucheng has been severely defeated by Liu Ye. If he admits defeat at this time, he will probably be looked down upon by himself.

Xue Fucheng looked conflicted. Should he go or not?

Guo Songtao, who was standing by, didn't expect that Liu Ye actually had such a trick up his sleeve. He immediately prepared a big condom for Xue Fucheng and put it on tightly.

Liu Ye smiled and said, "Brother Shuyun, if you have dedicated your life to your country, what can't you do?"

Xue Fucheng's heart was shaken, and he whispered, "General, I understand. But I'm going to America, and I'm unfamiliar with the place. I really don't know what to do..."

Liu Ye replied, "Don't worry, I will arrange everything for you. When you get there, if you need any help, just tell Colt and he will do his best to help you. If you want to make a lot of money from my design, he can't do that without taking some action. He is a smart businessman and knows how to maximize profits. Among the most famous universities in the United States, Harvard, Columbia, and Princeton, which one do you want to go to and what subject you want to study, just tell him and he will definitely make it happen for you..."

Xue Fucheng gritted his teeth and replied, "Okay, I'll take it! Five years, five years is enough time to learn their knowledge!"

Xue Fucheng gave himself a time limit for going to the United States: five years, and then he would retire with honor!

Liu Ye shook his head and replied, "Brother Shuyun, you're a bit arrogant. Do you know how long it took me to learn these skills? Fifteen years, a full fifteen years, and I've only just scratched the surface. It would be difficult to master all the knowledge of Kewu, even in a lifetime. So, this thing can't be done by you alone. We need more people to participate. I've been thinking of sending a large number of students to the United States after peace has settled in China. This way, each of them can specialize in a subject, and perhaps they will achieve success and fame one day..."

Xue Fucheng pondered and said, "General, if you want to do this, I might as well recommend a talented person to you. He may be able to help you."

Liu Ye was stunned and asked, "Who?"

"Yung Wing!"

Xue Fucheng replied, "This man is a talented person who returned from studying in the United States. He is extremely well-versed in Western affairs and is currently living in Shanghai. I have met him several times. He is a remarkable person..."

Yung Wing?

Liu Ye was overjoyed. This was a top-notch person. He had unearthed another treasure!

"Brother Shuyun, are you acquainted with Mr. Yung Wing?"

"No, we don't have a close relationship. We've only met a few times and kept in touch through letters."

Xue Fucheng replied embarrassedly.

Liu Ye stood up and said, "Brother Shuyun, please help me with this matter. As long as Mr. Yung Wing is willing to go north, no matter what the conditions are, just put them forward. I will accept them all!"

If you want to accomplish great things, how can you do it without talented people around you? Look at Zeng Guofan. If Zeng Guofan had not been able to identify talents and promoted Zuo Zongtang, Li Hongzhang and others one by one, he would never have been able to suppress the Taiping Rebellion on his own!

I am alone and helpless now, and I need help!

Xue Fucheng nodded and replied, "Okay, General, you are eager to find talents, and I will naturally do my best to help you."

Liu Ye said in a deep voice, "Brother Shuyun, you can go to America without any worries. As long as you learn some skills, I will naturally ensure that you have a bright future and leave your name in history after you return home!"

Guo Songtao laughed and said, "Alright, Shuyun, General Liu is the most trusted minister and famous general in the court. His future is limitless. Even becoming a general or a prime minister is very possible. With his guarantee, what are you worried about? I'm afraid that I will also need General Liu's help to make a name for myself."

Xue Fucheng smiled shyly. Liu Ye said, "Brother Bochen, I'm afraid you can't escape even if you want to. Although I'm just a small general in Baoding Town and a nominal admiral, I lack talents like you under my command. I need your help right now. Brother Bochen, please don't despise my small temple. As for the Monk King, I will explain the situation to him personally."

Guo Songtao replied, "Brother, what are you talking about? Just say one word. What's the point of wealth and future? As long as it can fulfill my ambitions, I will fight wherever you point, without hesitation!"

Liu Ye clapped his hands and smiled, "Okay, if that's the case, then it's settled. You two are older than me, so I'd like to call you brothers. What do you think?"

this……

Guo Songtao was a little hesitant, and Xue Fucheng beside him shouted, "Okay, but, I'm trying to marry up to you two..."

When Guo Songtao heard Xue Fucheng say this, he nodded and called the waiters outside to set up the incense table. The three of them bowed eight times to become friends, and naturally they became very close.

Liu Ye said, "Second brother, my brothers will be returning to Beijing soon. When we go to America together, they will all be handed over to you. All actions will be at your command. You must make good use of them. I am writing you a letter to recommend you to meet Hua Ruohan and Colt. There is no time to waste. You will leave within three to five days!"

So urgent!

Liu Ye smiled and said, "You may not know this, but America is currently embroiled in a civil war. As a major arms dealer, Colt wouldn't miss such a great opportunity. If I hadn't been able to sort things out, he would have returned home long ago."