Chapter 579: Killing Two Birds with One Stone
Ji Yunshu explained, "Dad, you're worrying too much. I'm a coward and afraid of death. If I couldn't guarantee that nothing would happen to me, why would I take such a risk?"
Ji Changlin glared at her: "Then tell me, how do you deal with a top master?"
Ji Yunshu had no choice but to take out the secret weapon made by Yichen.
Ji Changlin looked at the small pistol and didn't believe that such a small thing was as powerful as Ji Yunshu said.
Until Ji Yunshu shot at a bird flying outside, the bullet exploded in the air, and the bird was blown into a bloody mist.
Even Ji Yunlan and Zhao Shen, who saw her shoot for the first time, were shocked.
Ji Changlin's eyes lit up instantly, and he said excitedly, "If the army could use weapons like this, the people of Mobei would be no match for us."
Ji Yunshu twitched his lips and asked, "Do you know how much this thing costs?"
The high cost is secondary. The key is that the technology is immature and it is purely handmade, so it cannot be mass-produced.
At the current rate, even if Yichen does nothing, he won’t be able to make many in a year.
It will probably take several years before the military can equip it in large quantities.
After hearing what she said, Ji Changlin calmed down and looked at Ji Yunshu eagerly: "Do you still have this thing? Can you get one for Dad?"
Men have no resistance to powerful weapons, let alone people like Ji Changlin who have been on the battlefield all their lives and know the importance of powerful weapons even better.
Ji Yunshu handed him the gun in his hand: "I'm still testing it, and I only made one like this."
Ji Changlin took it, fiddled with it excitedly for a while, and was about to return it to Ji Yunshu: "Since there is only this one, you should use it for self-defense."
Ji Yunshu smiled and said, "This was originally intended to be a gift for Daddy. I have other things on me, so don't worry, no one can hurt me."
Ji Changlin really liked the gun, but he was even more worried about his daughter's safety. He stuffed the gun back into Ji Yunshu's hand and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but this thing can save lives at a critical moment, so you should take it."
Ji Yunshu felt somewhat helpless, but Zhao Shen said to her, "Take it. Ask Yichen about the production method later. Then ask the weapons supervisor to see if they can make more."
Ji Yunshu also thought this was a good idea. This kind of thing would eventually have to go away.
Ji Changlin also agreed. Once the weapons were completed, he would be able to ask for it with good reason.
Only then did he remember Ji Yunlan's injured leg: "How is your injury?"
Ji Yunlan felt like he was picked up and said speechlessly, "It's nothing serious. The doctor said that after a few more days of rest, he will be able to move around without any problems."
It is normal for soldiers to get injured. In Ji Changlin's eyes, as long as the person is still alive and has no missing limbs, it is not a big deal.
He nodded and said, "You should be careful with your broken bones. Anyway, you haven't had anything to do recently, so just take good care of yourself."
"I know, Dad."
Ji Yunshu took the time to ask, "The war is over, and the New Year is coming soon. Dad, you should be able to rest for a few days, right?"
Ji Changlin said, "Although there won't be any movement in Mobei for the time being, Prince Yong is still hiding in the dark. We must not let our guard down at a time like this."
As he spoke, he saw Ji Yunshu staring at him without blinking, and then he realized: "You want to stay here for the New Year?"
An obvious joy appeared on his face, but he still glanced at Zhao Shen: "Isn't this inappropriate?"
According to tradition, a married daughter cannot spend the New Year at her parents' home.
Zhao Shen said, "It's okay. The emperor asked me to handle the post-war affairs. I can't handle it well in such a short time. It would be troublesome to go back halfway. I already told my father when I came here."
In fact, many officials serving in foreign posts cannot go home for the New Year. Zhao Shen’s trip can also be considered an official business trip, but the circumstances are a bit special because Ji Yunshu’s father and brother happened to be here.
It would be reasonable to say that he stayed here for the New Year because of his official business.
Ji Changlin found Zhao Shen really pleasing to the eye the more he looked at him. "That's good. Don't worry, I'll instruct you on what you want to do and I'll fully cooperate."
Post-war affairs are usually handled by civil servants in the court. These people are often out of place in the army and are not well-received.
Zhao Shen is different. He has to take better care of his son-in-law.
Thinking of this, Ji Changlin felt that his emperor nephew was becoming more and more cunning.
Sending Zhao Shen here will kill two birds with one stone.
With Zhao Shen by their side, Ji Changlin and Ji Yunlan no longer restricted Ji Yunshu's actions.
The New Year was approaching, and the war happened to end at this time.
The people were all very happy, and the city became visibly lively.
Ji Yunshu took Zhao Shen out shopping. This place was different from the capital city where the rich and powerful were everywhere. They were dressed in luxurious clothes and had outstanding looks, and they were very conspicuous on the street.
Noticing that people were always looking at him, intentionally or unintentionally, Ji Yunshu asked Zhao Shen, "Isn't it unsafe for us to come out like this?"
There's a feeling that someone's watching you at any moment.
Zhao Shen smiled and said, "I'm by your side, what's unsafe about that?"
Ji Yunshu knew, of course, that it wasn't just him, there were many other people following in secret, but whenever she thought of Lin Huixue hiding in the dark and ready to attack her at any time, she felt a little uneasy.
"No news about Lin Huixue yet?"
Zhao Shen took her hand and said, "Even a cunning rabbit has three burrows. The people in Prince Yong's Mansion are always doing things that cost their lives, so they will always be more thorough than others. If he hides himself and refuses to come out, it will be difficult for others to find him."
Ji Yunshu blinked: "Really can't find anyone?"
Zhao Shen has been accompanying her all day these days, and even has time to review the storybooks.
She always felt that this person was a bit passive and slacking.
Zhao Shen was helpless and whispered in her ear, "Why waste the energy when you know you can't kill him even if you catch him?"
Ji Yunshu was dissatisfied: "You really have other plans, and you're hiding it from me."
Zhao Shen coaxed her softly, "You've been having so much fun these days that you don't want to bother with all this. It's rare to have a few days of leisure. After the New Year, we still have to deal with the post-war affairs with Mobei, and then we'll be busy again."
"Will Wujina come in person then?"
The war had just ended and there were many things to deal with, so Ji Changlin only stayed in the mansion for one day before returning to the military camp.
Because of his leg injury, Ji Yunlan stayed in the mansion to recuperate, but he had no free time these days.
Every time Ji Yunshu went to see him, he was handling official business.
The people who served him said that he had to deal with things until three o'clock in the morning every night before going to bed.
He's simply a workaholic.
No wonder he is still not married at such an old age. He is busy with official duties all day long. Which woman can stand it?
Zhao Shen said, "It's most likely that she came in person. After all, she knew I was here from the beginning. She would definitely be worried if she sent someone else."
Ji Yunshu was puzzled: "What did you do to make her so afraid?"
Zhao Shen looked at her with a smile: "I didn't do anything, but she didn't accomplish anything either."
Ji Yunshu understood that Wujina was not without ambition, and this war was not entirely Bilige's idea.
Of course, they never expected to defeat Daxia on the battlefield.
However, all other plans failed to achieve the intended purpose.
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