Chapter 406: The Sea That Belongs To Me (Final Chapter)

  You can quickly enter this station and provide free downloads of fine products and txt formats! When Zhou Huchen and Mo Xiancheng brought back nearly 4,000 new soldiers to the capital's large camp, it was already May.

  Zhou Yuji saw hope, these thousands of new soldiers made him overjoyed, silver had been obtained, war horses had been obtained, what was lacking now was equipment, he must equip these soldiers and then put them into training.

  As a general of Jingying, Zhou Yuji was very familiar with the officials of the Ministry of War, and being very familiar meant that he could ask for some things.

  When Zhou Yu brought back those so-called weapons and equipment, Zhou Hu Chen couldn't help but sneer at them. Except for the two thousand long spears and two hundred Mongolian wooden shields that were somewhat useful, the rest of the equipment was so shabby that it made one want to cry. There were no firearms, no gunpowder, and the thousand waist knives were just iron sheets. Zhou Hu Chen doubted whether these so-called standard waist knives could even kill an enemy. The new and old military uniforms didn't know how many years they had been put away, some of which were obviously recycled products with bloodstains on them.

  This old man is really incompetent in social interactions! He doesn't understand the rules at all!

  He simply didn't know how to take advantage of the official rules, Zhou Huachen was somewhat helpless, but what could be done, this is the real Zhou Yuji, without his strict personality, he would no longer be Zhou Yuji.

  It's really helpless, Fairy, Zhou Huchen has no choice but to take action himself.

  "Dad, I'm going to deposit some money!"

  Zhou Yuji found it strange that although his son loved to cause trouble, he didn't have the habit of squandering money. Since he had spoken up, it definitely wasn't a small amount of money, so Zhou Yuji quickly asked: "What does Xiaohu want the silver for?"

  "Go get some decent equipment! Our soldiers are using such stuff, it's humiliating!"

  Indeed a bit, Zhou Yuji felt somewhat embarrassed, he smiled stupidly and said: "Go buy some too! Anyway, now there is silver, let Master Gao accompany you!"

  "No need for Master Gao, just have Uncle accompany me and it will be fine, Father can just wait for good news!" Zhou Huchen didn't go to buy, going to buy would be a loss, he had his own way.

  Zhou Yuji was somewhat puzzled, why did Master Gao always seem more refined than Mo Xiancheng? Taking Mo Xiancheng along would be fine, anyway Zhou Huchen didn't need to worry about him, this son of his was becoming increasingly mature, handling things cleanly and efficiently, and had a good reputation outside. Zhou Yuji didn't have to worry that he would suffer losses, whoever Master Gao wanted to take along, he could just take them.

  "Alright! You go and spend the silver yourself, and you can also call for it yourself!" Zhou Huichen wouldn't squander silver, so Zhou Yuji felt at ease, and his response was very concise.

  Qiao Zhiheng, a clean official of the Ministry of Works, was in charge of supplying military equipment and materials. Due to some interactions within the army, Qiao was also familiar with Zhou Yuji. However, that's all there was to it. As the Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guard, Zhou held an important position in the capital, but Qiao, as a civil official, controlled the crucial post of the Ministry of Works' Auditing Office, making Zhou's position not particularly significant to him. Otherwise, Qiao wouldn't have been so dismissive of Zhou.

  He had just sent Zhou Yuji away, and his subordinate generals came again. It seems that Zhou Yuji was not satisfied with the military funds he received. What's the point of being dissatisfied? The military salary and food for several months have not been issued yet! The Beijing camp is different from maintaining it. Lord Qiao, Qiao Zhihe, was a bit impatient. Anyway, there was no silver, and there wasn't much food either. As for military equipment, that was a treasure for Lord Qiao, how could he easily give it up?

  "Little nephew Zhou Huchen has seen his uncle!"

  As soon as he entered the living room, it seemed that the protagonist was not Mo Xiancheng.

  Zhou Huchen's visit made Qiao Zhen some surprise, and also made him suddenly think of it, this Zhou Huchen is... Jing Zhong Hu, he is the son of Zhou Yuji! Qiao Zhen was a little dazed, this Zhou Huchen and Zhou Yuji are father and son, but... it seems to be completely different, if Zhou Huchen didn't come to visit, he wouldn't have realized that Zhou Yuji had such a son, this little guy is not easy to mess with!

  Of course, as an official of the imperial court, Qiao Zhiheng was not afraid of Zhou Huchen, but Zhou Huchen's reputation was there. He did not dare to do anything to Qiao Zhiheng, but Qiao Zhiheng had a family and his relatives were also in the capital, so this famous little tiger really couldn't afford to offend him.

  "Ah... Little Tiger... So it's actually Young Master Hu! Come, come! No need for formalities, sit down quickly and let's talk!" Qiao Zhiheng was a seasoned veteran of the officialdom, he showed great enthusiasm, the purpose of Zhou Huchen's visit was clear, Qiao Zhiheng had already made up his mind, take a small step back, give him something, and send this little tiger away with some consolation.

  Mo Xiancheng also paid his respects to Qiao Zhen before taking his seat.

  After a few conventional courtesy greetings, Zhou Huchen directly entered the topic: "Uncle, my father has recruited too many new soldiers, and the military funds he received are far from enough! The Imperial Guards are the main military force defending the capital, how can they be without weapons and equipment?! That's why my father sent me to your mansion, and also asked you to take care of a few things!"

  "Since Cui Bi (Zhou Yuji's courtesy name) has sent Xiao Hu, feel free to make any requests! Uncle will not decline!" Qiao Zhiheng did not want to offend Zhou Yuji or Zhou Huchen. After all, he lived in the capital and it wouldn't hurt to flatter a bit more.

  "That young master is no longer polite! The camp of my father needs 1,500 standard waist knives, I need real waist knives, not those iron pieces! In addition, the camp needs 1,000 catties of gunpowder! Those soldiers still have to wear clothes and need brand new military uniforms... And also armor..."

  "This...this is too much! In the armory..." Zhou Huchen's tone was too big, Qiao Zhiheng was stunned:

  "We'll make the wealth of the world clear, what do these small equipment count for!" Zhou Huchen stood up, interrupting Qiao Zhiheng's evasive words. He walked to Qiao Zhiheng's side with a smile all over his face and gently placed one hand on the table: "What do you say, Uncle?"

  After a slight pause, seeing Zhou Huchen's hand raised, Qiao Zhiheng's bitter face immediately turned into a smile: "Wise nephew, you are absolutely right! The soldiers of the Imperial Guard are the main force in defending the capital and the country, they are the most important pillars of the state! How can they be without weapons and equipment?! Uncle will not let Qiao Zhiheng down! Will not let the great Ming dynasty's Tiger Elite down!"

  Qiao Zhiheng suddenly became so majestic and responded with his mouth full, naturally having his reasons. Because in the moment when Zhou Huchen raised his hand, Qiao Zhiheng saw a bill, with his eyesight not mistaken, it was a large denomination note of exchange. Whoever said that this young master Zhou is arrogant and rude, Qiao Zhiheng would argue with him, what an understanding child!

  "Uncle is loyal and dedicated to the country! A talent of the nation! I, your nephew, admire you as boundlessly as a vast river..."

  Zhou Huchen didn't mind flattering Qiao Zhen, as long as he got benefits. Zhou Yuji seemed to be leaving the capital, so he took the opportunity to make a profit, and it wasn't excessive to take advantage of it. It was better to benefit himself than to leave things for Li Zicheng or Jian Nu.

  "Good nephew, you've gone too far! I have always been loyal to the Emperor, to the great Ming..."

  Qiao Zhiheng was too familiar with these methods. He casually placed his hand on the table, and then the ticket magically disappeared.

  Alright! Zhou Huchen achieved a small success, although it came with a bitter taste, but this was the result he wanted. As for the future, this capital can only temporarily belong to others. Zhou Huchen believed that he would return, bringing an invincible army back to Beidu, and at that time, it would be his turn to dominate the Central Plains. This land of ancient tradition, where the Huaxia people had lived for thousands of years, must belong to the descendants of Yan and Huang. As for the future, this small price was now completely insignificant.

  Before long, the flattery ended and Zhou Huchen and Mo Xiangcheng, who had been unable to get a word in edgewise, took advantage of the opportunity to stand up and bid farewell.

  Zhou Huchen was about to leave the living room when he suddenly said, "There are benefits to be gained, and good people should see things through to the end." So, Zhou Huchen intentionally or unintentionally said to Qiao Zhiheng who stood up to send him off: "Nephew remembers that Uncle Qiao's family is also in Beijing, right? If there's anything inconvenient, just come find me, I'll definitely not let you down!"

  "That's great! Who doesn't know that our capital city has a little tiger! My eldest son, Qiao Jun, has admired Little Tiger for a long time! I'll visit him in person soon!" Qiao Zhiheng's old face was beaming with joy. This opportunity was too good to pass up - his son would be friends with Zhou Huchen, and with Zhou Huchen looking out for them in the capital, they could basically do as they pleased, it was just too wonderful!

  "Uncle, stay! Your nephew is taking his leave!"

  "Hu Zi remembers that these two days went to find Wang's master, everything is easy to say, remember to come here often in the future! Qiao Zhi Heng's title has changed, who said Zhou Hu Chen was arrogant and rude? What a good kid, let's get along well in the future!"

  "I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you again later, Uncle! Please stay a while, Uncle! Stay a while!"

  "Remember, Tiger, come often and drop by frequently!"

  "Be careful, young master! Uncle, wait!"

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