novelhk Chapter 880
Chapter 880
"That's right! Why do the Japanese pirates have cannons? Not only do they have them, they can also make them."
Wei Wu did not answer Zhu Di's question directly, but just repeated it and added a sentence.
But Zhu Di was not stupid. He guessed what was going on by the tone of his voice.
"Xiao Wu, are you saying that the artillery in the hands of the Japanese pirates is related to Yao Guangxiao? Was it him who sold it to the Japanese pirates?"
"That's right!"
Wei Wu nodded, and then continued:
"The man who sold the artillery manufacturing technology to the Japanese pirates is called Fan Fushou. According to the information I found, he is Yao Guangxiao's subordinate."
"But, how can a mere businessman master the technology of manufacturing artillery?"
"Fourth Brother, you know about the incident with the two traitors at the Academy of Science and Technology, right?"
Hearing Wei Wu's words, Zhu Di nodded immediately, but soon a flash of inspiration flashed through his mind, and he asked:
"Fan Fushou, is he the Jin merchant who helped those two craftsmen escape?"
"That's right!"
Wei Wu nodded, answered with an affirmative expression, and then continued:
"Yao Guangxiao once went to Japan and helped Ashikaga Yoshimitsu completely control the Muromachi shogunate in Japan."
"He has very powerful connections there, and it was with his token that Fan Fushou was able to contact the Japanese pirates."
Afterwards, General Wei Wu told the story about Yao Guangxiao and Fan Fushou, but deliberately concealed the matter about Prince Jin.
Although Zhu Di was also a member of the royal family, it was better to keep it secret until the truth of the matter came out.
After the Wei general finished explaining the whole story, Zhu Di finally realized that he had really underestimated Yao Guangxiao.
But this is normal. At this stage, Zhu Di and Yao Guangxiao did not have much contact, and he did not fully understand Yao Guangxiao's abilities.
If Wei Wu had not appeared, Zhu Di would have realized how important Yao Guangxiao was to him in a few years.
Of course, there are no ifs in this world. Now Zhu Di's ambition has changed, and he only wants to be a vassal overseas.
As for Yao Guangxiao, a bastard who brought disaster to the Ming Dynasty, he wished he could draw his sword and chop him into dozens or even twenty pieces.
After all, if Yao Guangxiao hadn't caused trouble, he would have been able to become a fiefdom earlier, but now, he probably doesn't know how long he will have to wait.
"This damned evil monk, this thief bald, if I had known earlier I should have killed him with one sword!"
In response to this, Wei Wu smiled helplessly.
"That's what I thought too. If I had known this would happen, I should have shot him dead when he came to see me."
"It's a pity that it's too late to say anything now. He has already left the territory of the Ming Dynasty. If we want to kill him, we must go to the capital of the Northern Yuan Dynasty."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Di lowered his head and smiled bitterly.
"The key is that I was the one who let this bastard out of confinement. How should I explain this to Father... Wait!"
Zhu Di was halfway through his words when he suddenly raised his head and looked at Wei Wu.
"He has the technology to manufacture artillery. Doesn't that mean the Northern Yuan Dynasty also has artillery now?!"
"Cannon? No, more than just cannon!"
Wei Wu shook his head and denied Zhu Di's words, then continued:
"In addition to artillery, I'm afraid they also have plans for steam engines and rifled flintlock rifles."
After hearing what Wei Wu said, Zhu Di's frown was almost touching each other.
"If the Northern Yuan Dynasty gets hold of these weapons and they march south again in the future, the northern border will be in danger!"
As the King of Sai, who guarded one of the nine borders of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di knew too well how great the threat posed by the Northern Yuan Dynasty was.
Now they have also obtained the technology and weapons developed by the Academy of Science and Technology. One can imagine how dangerous the border will be in the future.
However, just when Zhu Di was worried about it, Wei Wu gave him another heavy blow.
"It's not just the northern border. Yesterday, Uncle Zhu, Big Brother Zhu, and I, the three of us, discussed this matter in Fengxian Hall."
"Yao Guangxiao's goal was to wreak havoc on the Ming Dynasty, so we ultimately concluded that he wouldn't just bet on the Northern Yuan Dynasty."
"Compared to steam engines and rifled flintlocks, artillery technology isn't that valuable. He'll definitely reuse this bargaining chip."