The Soldier of the Red Mansion

Chapter 139 Picked up the treasure

The Portuguese's training was not just about firing artillery.

Wang Xin led his subordinates to explore the ratio of gunpowder and artillery shells. The Great Zhou also had firearms, and quite a few of them, so they were not unfamiliar with the Portuguese cannon. What they needed was to understand the angle and range of the Portuguese cannon.

In the past, they relied on experience, so Wang Xin asked the soldiers to record all of this.

The more I teach, the angrier I get.

One after another, they couldn't keep up with the progress. Wang Xin was helpless. Although he had a very good temper, he couldn't help but curse, "You guys are all filled with straw. No matter how many times I teach you, you still can't do it."

The soldiers who were scolded did not dare to say a word.

The training of bird guns was much simpler. It mainly focused on practicing the loading speed and reducing errors in operating the bird guns when the whole team fired at the same time, so as to avoid not being able to keep up with the speed.

"There's no other way, just one word." Wang Xin was busier than before, speaking much faster. "Practice like crazy, until it becomes instinct. Even if you panic on the battlefield, you'll instinctively avoid mistakes."

Zhao Yong has the most experience in leading troops and is now Wang Xin's right-hand man.

Zhang Can led the cavalry and Liu Tong led the chariot camp.

Tang Ping was transferred to the artillery.

A large number of sentries and captains were transferred to the bird gun team, and the entire bird gun team used the most grassroots officers.

That alone is not enough.

In addition to hard practice, you also need to keep learning.

From the joy and excitement of returning triumphantly, to the laziness after returning to Beijing, to the gradual tightening of the system, and even to being pulled out of Xianghe for training, it was as if the world had changed overnight, and the entire camp was in dire straits.

"one two three four."

"One or two."

"Clap clap clap."

"Stand firm."

"Pack!"

"lift!"

"shoot!"

The sentry in the second row shouted slogans.

The captain is in the middle of each row.

"Bang bang bang."

Hear the sound of bird guns.

In a shed on a distant platform, a military officer clicked his tongue and exclaimed, "They're actually using live ammunition for the drill."

There was a table in the shed.

There are teapots and teacups on the table.

Several other officers were chatting, with Zhu Shenggong in the middle.

A famous military officer nodded and said, "Live ammunition can help soldiers adapt quickly and gain experience."

"Everyone knows this, but the training cost of the Wang Camp in Xianghe is so high, how can we learn it? What do you think, Mr. Zhu?" The military officer looked at Zhu Shenggong.

Zhu Shenggong put down his teacup and said, "That's Wang Xin's ability. He can make money and train troops at the same time. If any of you can do the same, the Governor's Office will guarantee to treat you equally and give you the same support."

No one answered.

Why do you have to endure hardship?

Wouldn’t it be nice for everyone to make money while doing nothing?

No one responded, but Zhu Shenggong was not disappointed. There were many people who just wanted to get by, few who wanted to do things, and even fewer who wanted to do things and could get them done. Zhu Shenggong sighed inwardly, thinking of Eunuch Ming's attitude towards Wang Xin and his father's words after he returned. Zhu Shenggong already understood that Wang Xin was getting further and further away from him.

Despite this, Zhu Shenggong still hopes that more people can learn from Wang Xin.

It’s a pity that I haven’t seen it yet.

Wang Xin was very busy and had no time to take care of Zhu Shenggong and the others. He couldn't refuse Zhu Shenggong's request to come and observe, but he also asked Zhu Shenggong for help. Since it was their first training session, he asked the Ministry of War for more time.

"If they keep practicing like this, how long can the gunpowder in the warehouse last?"

"With Eunuch Ming's care, the Armoury Bureau dare not cut off their supplies, and Wang Xin is rich and has sent a lot to the Armoury Bureau." His own servants also had a share in this matter, so the military officer did not say much.

Everyone was extremely bored, completely different from the officers in the Hexi camp who were suffering.

Fortunately, people are not made of iron.

The training sessions were increased from twice a month to four times a month, with ten days off each month, as if we were cramming.

Wang Xin also knew that his men had worked hard, so he did not keep them in the camp during the holidays to give the soldiers more time to relax. As soon as the general and his personal guards left the camp on horseback, the entire camp seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

Xue Baoqin came to Tuobi Villa several times.

Wang Xin was not there. Xue Baoqin pouted and said aggrievedly, "They are leaving soon, and Big Brother won't even show up."

Qingwen found it funny and told Xue Baoqin in a coaxing manner.

Xue Baoqin became even more speechless after learning this.

In the end, it was still my father's fault. My father sent firearms to my older brother, and my older brother took the army to practice firearms and didn't come back for many days.

Finally, unable to wait for Wang Xin, Xue Baoqin reluctantly left a letter and followed her father and brother back to Jinling.

Xue Baoqin was leaving, and the sisters in the mansion were reluctant to let her go.

The widow Li Wan was also somewhat touched.

Xue Baoqin asked her father for money and held a farewell banquet in the garden. Wang Xifeng asked Ping'er to help, and it was quite a lively party. All the girls gave their best, and when the music ended and everyone dispersed, they all cried.

Day two.

The sun has already set, but the garden is still and quiet.

When Wang Xin returned to Jiayin Hall, Qingwen was still asleep. She was covered with a quilt on the couch in the outer room. She was startled when she heard the door open. Seeing that it was Wang Xin, she sat up and asked dazedly, "Why are you back?"

Wang Xin was speechless and pointed at Qingwen.

Qingwen finally came to her senses and was so scared that she quickly hid back under the quilt.

After a while.

Qingwen was still complaining, "Either she doesn't come back, or she doesn't tell me when she comes back, which scares people." As she spoke, she took out the letter Xue Baoqin left for Wang Xin. Wang Xin opened it and saw that there was nothing else in it. It was just about what Xue Baoqin had done these days, how she was unhappy because she didn't see him, etc.

It feels like a familiar feeling from when I was young in school.

Letter writing was popular at that time. You wrote to me, I wrote to you, it was a beautiful memory. Wang Xin didn't take it seriously and handed the letter to Qingwen. He didn't ask her to throw it away, but said as usual, "Please help me put it away."

Qingwen took the letter and put it back into the box.

Looking at Qingwen who had nothing to do, Wang Xin suddenly had an idea and waved, "Qingwen."

"what's up?"

"I'll teach you a skill, are you interested?"

"What skills?" The little girl was full of curiosity, her big eyes blinking.

Wang Xin didn't tell her directly, but deliberately kept Qingwen in suspense, letting her take the bait herself. "Just tell me if you're interested."

Qingwen was young and inexperienced, so how could she be a match for Wang Xin? As expected, she took the initiative to agree, and the smile in her big eyes was full of anticipation.

then.

Wang Xin began to teach.

"Your head is filled with straw."

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

Qingwen's eyes were filled with tears.

Wang Xin couldn't teach any more.

If this continues, two people who were originally good friends will become enemies.

Qingwen turned her head away angrily and didn't look at Wang Xin.

Wang Xin also knew that he had scolded the other person harshly just now, but he was still very angry in his heart. It was so fucking infuriating. I had already told her the answer, but she still got it wrong. He was almost mad to death.

The two ignored each other.

at this time.

A man came in from outside, was startled when he saw what was happening inside, and then said with a smile: "What's going on?"

"Miss Lin."

Qingwen saw her savior and cried aggrievedly about what happened to Mr. Xin.

Wang Xin listened to Qingwen's complaints and wanted to say something in rebuttal, but then he thought, why bother with a little maid like her? Forget it, it was Qingwen's fault for wanting to be lazy and hoping to teach others and let them share the burden with him.

Miss Lin tried to persuade Qingwen, but ignored Wang Xin. She walked to the table, picked up the drafts and started reading.

a long time.

"Could it be that this problem is wrong?"

Hearing Lin Daiyu's words, Wang Xin looked over curiously and followed her slender finger. It was indeed the question where Qingwen had written the wrong answer. Wang Xin suddenly raised his head and looked at Lin Daiyu eagerly.

How could I forget about her?

I can’t say who is the smartest person in the Red Mansion, but Lin Daiyu is definitely one of them.

It's a shame to waste such a useful brain.

"Daiyu, uncle will teach you a skill. Are you interested?" Wang Xin used the same trick again.

After hearing Wang Xin's words, Qingwen came back to her senses and was about to speak, but after thinking about it, she decided to hold back for the time being. She wanted to let Master Xin see that it was not that she was stupid, and those ghost paintings were difficult.

Lin Daiyu seemed to smile, seeing through Wang Xin's thoughts, but she did not refuse: "Uncle, if you have the ability, please give it to me. Daiyu would be more than happy to do so."

Wang Xin gave Lin Daiyu the same question he had just given Qingwen.

He explained to Lin Daiyu as he walked out.

Such as the equation of a parabola.

As a result, after listening to it, Lin Daiyu not only understood it, but also listed more questions by analogy, and her understanding became more and more fluent.

Qingwen watched silently for a while and decided to go out and prepare tea.

So he left quietly.

Wang Xin was delighted. He had been so depressed just now that he now had a place to vent his frustration. He said to the person beside him with great pride, "It's all about brains. How can you be so dumb?"

As a result, Qingwen disappeared without a trace.

"How dare you talk about others like that?" Lin Daiyu covered her mouth with her hands and smiled, then reached out and pointed at Wang Xin.

Wang Xin also knew that he had been extremely angry these days.

Teaching people homework really drives them crazy.

"When I'm at the farm, you study these with me. When I'm away, you organize them all and help me come up with a few more sets of exercises so I can give them to the soldiers in the camp."

Wang Xin explained, "I've been very busy lately. Not only do I have to teach, but I also have to give them exercises to practice, and I have to run around to various departments. I really can't spare the time."

Lin Daiyu never expected that she would become a teacher after just studying.

"I'm afraid of misleading the students."

"I believe you, you will be fine."

After hearing this, Lin Daiyu no longer refused.

So Lin Daiyu came every day and made rapid progress. She had already learned the knowledge of coordinates. With Lin Daiyu's help, she also compiled a complete set of test questions and homework in these days.

"The gap between people is greater than that between people and dogs."

Wang Xin sighed seriously.

Qingwen put the bamboo basket down heavily on the table with a thud, and said angrily, "Master, this isn't over yet, is it?"

"I wasn't talking about you." Wang Xin quickly apologized and explained, "When I said that just now, I was thinking about those idiots in the barracks."

It would have been better if she didn't explain. The more she explained, the more depressed Qingwen became.

Qingwen went out with red eyes.

Wang Xin felt embarrassed and hurriedly chased after her. There were some things he really couldn't say in front of others. Since he had made someone cry, of course he had to comfort her himself.

Lin Daiyu rolled her eyes and stayed in the room to seriously solve the questions.

When Wang Xin came back, Lin Daiyu opened her eyes with a pair of playful eyes and said, "I am also stupid. I just realized that my uncle treated me like a useless worker. I thought my uncle really wanted to teach me some skills."

Wang Xin suddenly felt a headache.

(End of this chapter)