Chapter 200: The Theory of Artillery
A round of red sun had just revealed the horizon, and the sound of bells suddenly sounded in Chang'an City. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć ļ½ļ½ļ½ļ½
After the three rounds of bells, the fangmen of Chang'an City opened the doors of the people's squares one after another, and the people began to appear on the streets in the early morning, while puffs of cooking smoke slowly drifted into the sky.
Yesterday afternoon, Xiao Ming stayed in Bishui Pavilion until the palace gate was about to close, and Concubine Zhen had no choice but to let Xiao Ming leave.
In Chang'an City, Feng Deshui had already prepared an exquisite courtyard for Xiao Ming to settle down temporarily.
After seven days of exhaustion, he was very tired, and he came back last night and slept until now.
"Your Highness should have breakfast, and in a while, it is estimated that it will be time for His Highness to go to court."
After washing, the pothos end had already brought breakfast, which was made by the royal mansion chef who came with him.
With his current identity and the current situation of the Great Yu Kingdom, he always has to be careful when he goes out, and almost half of the people in the palace have been brought over to take care of his daily life during his stay in Chang'an.
This outsider is here, and he is always unsteady.
After breakfast, not long after, the small yellow door in the palace arrived, Xiao Ming changed into a purple round-necked unicorn official robe belonging to the vassal king, hung a golden fish charm accessory on his waist, and wiped his forehead with two beads, and followed the small yellow door to the palace.
Outside the door, Lu Fei and Luo Xin were already waiting for him.
Seeing Xiao Ming and the two of them, they saluted.
"How does it feel to live in the camp of the Forbidden Army?" Xiao Ming asked Lu Fei with a smile.
This is the first time Lu Fei has come to Chang'an, and it is the first time to go out so far.
Without waiting for Lu Fei to speak, Luo Xin laughed, "Your Highness doesn't know, this night, Lu Fei has been putting the knife under the pillow, I went to call him in the morning, and almost ate the knife." ā
Lu Fei snorted and said, "It's always better to be careful when you go out, and I'm also here to be able to get on the horse and come to escort me at any time." ā
"Then you're still sleeping so hard."
The two began to bicker again.
Xiao Ming shook his head slightly, ignoring the two, but looked at the officials on Suzaku Avenue.
The hundred officials of the Great Chongqing Kingdom basically walked to the court, so early in the morning, you would see officials wearing court clothes walking towards the palace in twos and threes.
The three of them were walking, and suddenly the voice of "Luo Xin" came.
Xiao Ming turned around and saw a man in a purple official robe walking towards the three of them.
Seeing this person, Luo Xin shouted excitedly, "Dad." This person is Luo Quan.
Xiao Ming also knew Luo Quan, and he said with a smile: "General Luo, I haven't seen you for a long time. ā
"See Your Highness." Luo Quan greeted Xiao Ming first, and when Xiao Ming went out just now, he saw the three of them, so he walked a few steps forward to say hello.
Lu Fei learned that the famous Luo Quan was in front of him, his face was excited, and after Luo Quan saluted Xiao Ming, he said: "In Xia Lu Fei, I have seen the general. ā
After greeting each other, Luo Quan said with a smile: "I have long heard that Captain Lu Fei of Qingzhou is brave and unparalleled, and when I see it today, I can see one or two in this momentum." ā
"The general has won the prize." Lu Feixi scratched his ears and cheeks.
Luo Xin was dissatisfied: "Dad, why did you never say that about me." ā
"Hmph, what do you have to say, it's far from you compared to Lu Fei, this is in Qingzhou, you should learn more from Lu Fei." Luo Quan said sternly.
When Lu Fei heard this, he was even more proud, and threw a provocative look at Luo Xin.
After a brief greeting to Lu Fei, Luo Quan walked to Xiao Ming's side and walked towards the palace together.
"Your Highness, this Cangzhou victory is really exciting, and this time Your Majesty will reward you for your meritorious deeds, and Your Highness will be glorious." As he walked, Luo Quan said.
This Luo Quan is also the target of Xiao Ming's visit this time, he said bluntly: "I don't care about the reward for meritorious deeds, it's just some yellow and white things, I just hope that this trip to Chang'an can be safe and not be troubled." ā
Luo Quan smiled bitterly, "Your Highness thinks too simply, with such a big credit, how can no one make it difficult, otherwise Your Highness will overshadow other princes, and many people will not be happy." ā
"It seems that the general has a plan for today's affairs in the court." Xiao Ming said meaningfully.
"His Royal Highness left Chang'an at the age of thirteen, and he didn't know much about the officialdom of Chang'an, but after staying for a long time, the door was cleared, but His Highness didn't have to worry, this time the emperor was facing His Highness, and when the time came, he would see the tricks in the court, and he didn't need to leave any face for those civil officials."
Xiao Ming nodded, "Thank you for the reminder." ā
After saying this, Luo Quan looked around at this time and whispered to Xiao Ming: "Your Highness, today's court is not about rewarding meritorious deeds, but about the weapons used by His Highness in Cangzhou-artillery!" ā
Xiao Ming's expression moved slightly, since the battle in Cangzhou City began, he understood that this artillery could not be hidden.
Although he did not mention artillery in the newspaper, judging from Luo Quan, the officialdom of Chang'an was already very aware of the power of artillery in this battle.
"The news of this Chang'an City is really well-known, I didn't expect to know about the artillery so quickly." Xiao Ming said lightly.
Luo Quan said with a smile: "Your Highness, the news of this artillery Qingzhou blockade is tight, but this Bei Shan will not hide it for His Royal Highness, now this Shengdu, Bei Shan is looking for an excuse for the defeat of the battle of Cangzhou, this artillery is one of his reasons, he said that this artillery is incomparable, spitting flames, the sound is like thunder, under the shells, the cavalry is broken, ten steps to kill one person, thousands of miles without leaving a line." ā
"Hahaha......"
Luo Quan's serious appearance made Xiao Ming suddenly laugh.
With a puzzled look, Luo Quan asked, "Why is Your Highness laughing?" ā
Luo Xin interjected: "Dad, you don't want to think about it, is this possible?" What ten steps to kill a person, thousands of miles without staying, this Pei Shan is obviously in order to shirk responsibility, is blowing the power of the cannon, in fact, this artillery is just similar to the torch, but the range is longer. ā
"Really?" Luo Quan was surprised.
Now in this Chang'an officialdom, artillery is rumored to be a god, many generals are looking forward to it, many people immediately blame the battle of Cangzhou on artillery, it seems that as long as there is artillery, they can also kill the barbarians on their backs.
"Indeed, as Luo Xin said." Xiao Ming said: "The general said so, it seems that in the court today, the courtiers will definitely ask the king to hand over the craftsmanship of artillery." ā
Luo Quan nodded, this time I don't say it's the main and faction, the main station faction is also the same idea.
The Great Yu Kingdom has been weak for decades, and if they can change the weakening trend between the Great Yu Kingdom and the barbarians because of artillery, they naturally want to get the technology of this artillery.
After a deep sigh, Xiao Ming asked, "Does the general think the same way?" ā
Luo Quan said: "No, I only ask the forbidden army to get artillery, as for the other vassal kings, giving them artillery is tantamount to giving them a sharp sword to strangle the royal family." ā
(To be continued.) )