In Ningyuan City, traces of the war can be seen everywhere. After a fierce battle, although the Tatars suffered heavy casualties, the defenders in the city were not much better.

Coming down from the city wall, two officers from the firearms battalion took Jiang Wan and Catherine to the warehouse to check the damaged Franco machine cannon. On the way, they could see houses destroyed by arrows and falling rocks. Many of the houses were even destroyed by the defenders and the people in the city.

It was demolished under the initiative of the government. To describe Ningyuan City at this time as devastated is not an exaggeration at all.

A large number of wounded soldiers occupied the few intact houses. In such cold weather, without enough medicine and doctors, most of the seriously injured soldiers were in a very difficult situation, and wounded soldiers were dying every day.

This was also the topic that the two officers and soldiers of the Firearms Battalion talked about most with Jiang Wan, besides the war and artillery topics.

Ningyuan City now needs too many supplies. However, since the enemy's withdrawal until now, they have basically relied on the original reserves in the city. Basically, Ningyuan is now short of everything, even food, due to the influx of a large number of refugees.

Juehua Island, where people entered and stored food, was captured by the Hou Jin army, and now it has become tense.

"Master Jiang, you are from the imperial court. Can you tell the superiors about our situation in Ningyuan? Even if our Ningyuan can achieve such a great victory, even if the imperial court does not praise us, it should not just watch us suffer here.

We are trapped, and we cannot let our brothers who survived that day lose their lives in vain without receiving medical treatment after being injured!"

When Luo Zan said this, his words were serious. Perhaps because of his status, he did not know the news above, but he still knew that Jiang Wan came with the big shots in the court to check the military merits.

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"Hey!" Jiang Wan looked at an office worker who was leaning on the corner to bask in the sun on the side of the road, and sighed: "If I had the chance, I would have told the adults above about what I saw, but you, Mr. Yuan,

I should know the current situation in the city better than you, maybe the adults above already know about it by now!"

In the warehouse of the firearms camp, there were several replaced cannons piled up. Catherine and the Francois she brought with her went to check these cannons. Jiang Wan stood on one side with his hands folded, but he became the most leisurely person at this time.

people.

Except for the four "uneducated" people he brought with him, he had already put the others in the city. From the mouths of the common people and merchants who were lucky enough to survive, and from the mouths of the wounded soldiers, these young people heard the first words

The first-hand news about this war was just like what Jiang Wan heard from two firearms battalion officers.

With different status and different perspectives, everything they see and experience will be different. However, by piecing together all this information, whether they are willing to watch it or not, this tragic war will appear in front of them in detail.

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What Jiang Wan wants is the pieced together facts, not some one-sided opinions.

As for Yuan Chonghuan's personal reputation, his character and conduct, in fact, there is no suspense in Jiang Wan's heart. In later generations, Yuan Chonghuan has been studied by countless people. Although there are mixed reviews, what kind of person is he?

, but it has almost been publicized for a long time.

When night fell, Jiang Wan and Catherine returned to the station, and the teenagers he sent out also came back from the city one after another. The news they brought back was delivered to Jiang Wan one by one, and Jiang Wan

After analyzing and summarizing that night, my mood suddenly became extremely bad.

Their group of troops was almost the largest group of troops that entered Ningyuan after the war. After the war, not only did there not be any reinforcements or materials to replenish Ningyuan City, but Gao Di, the manager, was in the process of attacking Yuan Chonghuan and Yuan Chonghuan in order to gain credit and shirk responsibility.

Mangui was trying to create difficulties in every possible way, even ignoring the fact that Ningyuan remained unmoved under heavy troops, and accused Yuan Chonghuan of not sending troops in time to rescue Juehua Island. While attacking Ningyuan, Hou Jin divided his forces to attack Juehua Island.

Compared with Ningyuan's victory, the Ming army was completely defeated on Juehua Island. Almost all the defenders were wiped out. The nearly 100,000 shi of grain stored in the army were looted and burned by Hou Jin, and more than a thousand ships were burned.

The Ming Dynasty's largest grain and grass reserve area outside the customs was burned to ashes by the Hou Jin Dynasty.

Now everyone can see it. Jing Lue Gao Di is pouring the shit basin over the heads of Yuan Chonghuan and Man Gui. Ningyuan is standing alone in the city. The enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. It is really not easy to win. That

At that time, how could Yuan Chonghuan and others dare to send troops to rescue the friendly forces on Juehua Island. At the time of the war, Shanhaiguan was only more than a hundred miles away from Ningyuan. Gao Di Yang Lin and others were heavily armed and refused to assist.

But it seems that they themselves have completely forgotten about it.

At this time, it was Ning Yuan's fault.

"Mr. Jiang, the role our cannons played this time is irreplaceable. Your decision to purchase our cannons is indeed a very wise one!"

Catherine happily found Jiang Wan. Unlike Jiang Wan, everything she saw was worthy of celebration - even though this battle may have been really tragic, the contribution of the Franco machine cannon was also obvious to all.

"Yeah, this is a good thing. I will report everything I know truthfully!" Jiang Wan forced a smile: "I estimate that you will receive an order from our Ming Dynasty soon. Congratulations!"

"You seem to be a little unhappy because of the war here!" Catherine felt Jiang Wan's mood and suppressed the smile on her face: "Mr. Jiang, fighting and dying are the duty and destination of soldiers, and they are also their glory. You

We should be proud that the Ming Dynasty has such brave warriors!"

"I am indeed proud of them!" Jiang Wan nodded: "I think I should actually be able to do more. You have also seen the situation today. They are short of doctors, medicinal materials, food, and cloth. They are short of doctors."

There is nothing missing, but the supplies from the imperial court are delayed!"

"Why!?" Catherine asked strangely: "Victorious soldiers should be praised. Isn't that why we came here this time? How could we lack everything?"

"Because there are bad people in the court!"

Jiang Wan shook his head, feeling a little depressed. He found that he was no different from a year ago. When he really wanted to do something, he couldn't do anything.

"Can I help you with something?" Catherine rolled her eyes and said suddenly.

"How can you help me?" Jiang Wan smiled slightly and shook his head. Suddenly, he looked at Catherine's big green eyes and was slightly startled.

"By the way, Catherine, you said that your Victor Business Group is the largest private business group in your kingdom in the Far East, is that true?"

"Yes!" Catherine nodded in confusion: "Only our business group can provide Ming Dynasty with enough large-caliber artillery. In the Far East, we have no competitors!"

"Then, your merchant group must have trading strongholds in North Korea and Japan!" Jiang Wan didn't know what he was thinking, and suddenly his eyes lit up: "If it is your merchant ship, purchase some from your trading strongholds."

It shouldn’t be difficult to transport the medicinal materials, cloth, and cotton that are urgently needed here to Juehua Island!”

"What do you want to do?" Catherine's eyes widened: "You want to hire the merchant ships of our business group to purchase and transport supplies to the war zone. This involves huge risks!"

"Huge risks mean huge profits!" Jiang Wan knew very well what kind of practices these Franji merchants were doing. Not to mention the danger, as long as they had enough profits, they could even drive their warships

Come here, of course, this situation will definitely not happen, but a few ships of supplies may really be able to temporarily solve Ningyuan's urgent need.

"I just have an idea about this matter. You should think about it first. Didn't you say you can make the decision? In the past, your words were all to make me happy!" Jiang Wan's thoughts slowly took shape in her heart, and her face

There were some smiles on the face: "When I go to see the guard here tomorrow, General Yuan Chonghuan, I will have a clear explanation when he comes back!"

"this……"

Catherine opened her mouth to say something, but Jiang Wan shook her head: "You help me, I'll help you, you helped me this time, in the future you will not only be responsible for the business of the Franco machine cannon, I will continue to help you, and I will continue to help you in other places."

Maybe you can also get my help on this matter. You have been in Ming Dynasty for so long, and you should know how difficult it is to get this promise from someone like me!"

"Then you must not make things too difficult for me!" Catherine nodded hesitantly: "When you come back from that General Yuan, maybe I will come up with a reason to face my uncle's anger!"

That night, Jiang Wan stayed up almost all night. As soon as it got dark, he got up and took his people to see Yuan Chonghuan. He went too late, and he was afraid that he would not even have a chance to see Yuan Chonghuan.

Yuan Chonghuan must have been very busy recently.

Different from the low profile in this team, when he asked to see Yuan Chonghuan, he directly displayed the banner of trusting the king. Sure enough, before it got dark outside, he saw Yuan Chonghuan with a tired look on his face.

The two parties exchanged a few simple polite words, but Yuan Chonghuan was not polite and directly asked about Jiang Wan's purpose of coming this early in the morning. It would be absolutely unjustifiable if he came to see him at this time without important matters.

"Laojun!" Jiang Wan said calmly: "Of course, the court's labor force has its laws, and the labor force is also the soldiers and horses of the Ming Dynasty. However, I believe that the labor force of the royal palace, and the labor of Master Yuan is enough!"

"I don't quite understand what Professor Jiang said!" Yuan Chonghuan is already in his early forties this year. Although he was a Jinshi at thirty-five, he knew everything he should know about the officialdom from magistrate to military preparation.

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"His Royal Highness King Xin appreciates you very much!" Jiang Wan knew that with someone like Yuan Chonghuan, it was better to get straight to the point. Whether it was his knowledge or knowledge or his ruthlessness in fighting and killing people, he would be overwhelmed.

Not necessarily the opponent's opponent.

"As a professor in the Royal Palace, I naturally want to let Lord Yuan feel the sincerity of His Highness King Xin. Therefore, Jiang Wan boldly came to ask Lord Yuan what he meant. How would Lord Yuan express His Highness King Xin's sincerity!?

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"I really don't understand the sincerity that Professor Jiang said!" Yuan Chonghuan looked at Jiang Wan warily. This was also the case when King Xin had a good reputation. If someone else came here, I'm afraid Jiang Wan would be captured at this moment.

Already.

Last time, he said he would give Yuan Chonghuan something for free, but the head of the guy Nurhaci sent to persuade him to surrender is still hanging on the city wall!

"To be honest with Mr. Yuan, when the imperial court purchased the Folangji cannon that performed a great service in Ningyuan, it was under the instruction of His Highness King Xin!" Jiang Wan said frankly: "If we had followed the original plan of the imperial court, even today,

, these cannons may not reach Ningyuan. If Mr. Yuan does not believe it, it will be clear to the Folangji people who summoned the cannons this time to ask. The leader of the Folangji people who came this time was also involved in the imperial court's purchase of cannons that day.

It was discussed!”

"Is there anything else?" Yuan Chonghuan squinted his eyes and looked at Jiang Wan, as if he already believed it. After all, as long as he verified this kind of thing, it would be easy to expose the other party's statement.

"His Royal Highness King Xin is the biological brother of the Emperor. The two brothers are very close to each other, and His Highness King Xin is also determined to be a virtuous king who assists His Majesty!" Jiang Wan continued: "It's just that His Highness King Xin is now old.

I am still young, and I can’t get involved in the major affairs of the court for the time being. I can only express my appreciation for Master Yuan in this way. Moreover, this appreciation does not require you, Master Yuan, to repay anything. His Royal Highness King Xin often says to me.

The eight words are 'abide by one's duty, be loyal to the emperor and serve the country'. I feel that if Mr. Yuan feels that this sincerity is well deserved, then it is okay to repay with these eight words!"

"I can't get involved in major affairs in the DPRK. Is this the only way to do it?" A smile appeared on Yuan Chonghuan's face. Although this move seemed a bit childish, it made him feel exhausted these days.

A little warm.

"If Mr. Yuan wants to transfer Gao Di, Yang Lin and others, it is definitely not possible!" Jiang Wan nodded: "But if there is anything else, you can talk about it!"

"Okay, then I'm welcome!" Yuan Chonghuan stopped being a long-winded person and pondered for a moment: "I want a thousand stones of food, five thousand sets of warm clothes, medicinal materials, spirits, cloth, etc., if you have

If so, how about some from each?"

"This is a little more!" Jiang Wan was stunned and smiled bitterly: "It's not that it's worth more money, but it's just that purchasing and transporting these things to Ningyuan in such a large quantity will take some time.

If there is such a delay, I am afraid that the supplies that should be supplied to Ning Yuan in the court will have been replenished by then, and the labor of His Highness King Xin will be meaningless!"

"You can also send it directly to Ningyuan?" Yuan Chonghuan was greatly surprised: "If you can send it to Shanhaiguan, I will send someone to pick it up. I feel very grateful to His Highness King Xin!"

"Since it is the sincerity of His Highness King Xin, it would be meaningless if someone obstructs it!" Jiang Wan nodded: "Just a little less, as long as it can solve Master Yuan's urgent need!"

"Okay!" Yuan Chonghuan said simply and neatly: "Then I won't say the number. How much can you get from Ningyuan? No matter how much, it is just a request. It must be done quickly. If this matter is really settled, I, Yuan Chonghuan, will come back someday.
Chapter completed!