An old military doctor was bandaging the wound on Zhou Guoguo's left arm.
Nian Kang, who was standing next to the military doctor, was surprised and said: "People from the Chu State can actually seriously injure the Imperial Guards to this extent?"
"What a powerful wise king, what a domineering hidden weapon." Zhou Guoguo's master let out a heavy breath.
The armor of ordinary soldiers is naturally far less comprehensive than the armor of generals. At that time, Zhou Guoshi's attention was all on the wise king, but he ignored the junior who seemed to pose no threat.
Although the wound was bandaged in time, he might not be able to move his arm in the next few months. Even if the wound heals, there will definitely be sequelae.
All his skills are in his hands, and what he needs to play with hidden weapons is the flexibility of his arms and wrists. Now that he has injured one hand, his strength will probably be reduced by at least 30%.
Nian Kang asked with concern: "The arm of the Imperial Preceptor?"
Zhou Guoguo's master waved his uninjured right hand and said: "The matter is over, there is no serious problem."
Nian Kang said: "I dare to ask the master, what is the thing in Chu that can command thunder and fire?"
The Imperial Master shook his head and said, "That's not a divine object. It's a jar made like a big firework, with a fuse on the outside and a bunch of black powder inside. Unfortunately, the wise king caught up with it and failed."
When Nian Kang heard this, he was surprised and said: "Big fireworks? Then if our army restores them according to the method of making fireworks, wouldn't our army also have something like this that can resist thunder and control fire?"
At this time, because the military doctor on the side used more strength when bandaging, Zhou Guoguo's brows could not help but tremble. This serious injury was not noticeable at first, but now it is becoming more and more painful every moment.
Master Zhou gritted his teeth and suppressed the pain, and said: "If you know how to make fireworks, you can make this thing. The Three Kingdoms of the Central Plains used it ten years ago. Although this thing is not a sacred thing, it is still a strange thing."
, it is no match for you. The remaining army retreats to the border city for the time being. Since this thing needs fire to ignite, it will lose its effectiveness if it is windy or rainy. You can pay more attention to it."
Nian Kang had a bitter look on his face when he heard this. The Chu army couldn't use this thunder and fire thing on a rainy day, but then again, even if they didn't use it, would the Zhou army be the opponent of the Chu army?
What happened more than ten years ago, have you forgotten?!
If the state of Chu was not empty, how could they raise an army at this time?
Originally they were the party that sent troops, but now they were forced to become the defensive party, and they actually had to retreat into the city to avoid disaster?!
The last time I felt so aggrieved was the last time...
Seeing the bitter look on Nian Kang's face, the Imperial Master of Zhou State said, "Last year, I had a good harvest on Friday, but Chu State was in trouble. We have a lot of time to waste, and their supply cannot keep up."
"The spies of the Great Zhou Dynasty have passed back to the capital detailed information on the sources of the Chu army's pay, food and fodder. Your Majesty and the temple princes have analyzed it several times and found that the Chu army's exhaustion of national power is only enough to barely fight against our Zhou country. Once they fall into a war of attrition, their
Food and military pay will definitely be insufficient, and they will definitely be the losers."
"You have to lead the military formation. Our division will return to Kyoto and report what we have seen to His Majesty for Your Majesty to make a decision."
Nian Kang said: "The national teacher is so seriously injured, it is better to recuperate in the army for a while and then return to Kyoto."
Zhou Guoguo's master waved his hand and said: "No need, this matter cannot be delayed. Apart from me, who among you has seen the thunder and fire thing up close?"
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The place where Chu and Zhao meet
A batch of grain transported from the State of Zhao to the State of Chu was taken over by a battalion of soldiers from the State of Chu and transported to the territory of the State of Chu.
Before the grain transport team, two deacons of the State Council of Commerce and several staff of the Finance Department of the State Council of Commerce verified that it was correct. One of the deacons waved his hand and said: "Let's set off! Send this batch of grain and grass to the western border as quickly as possible!"
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After that, the two deacons got on the carriage.
The convoy was escorted by Zuo Xiaowei, one of the twelve guards in the capital, and embarked on a route that had been planned by the State Council of Commerce. This route could reach the border as quickly as possible.
in the carriage
Deacon Liu said: "Another batch of grain, how many more batches are there to follow?"
Deacon Sun said: "How much do you care about him? Aren't you happy with more food? But with so much food, how much glass will the dean sell to Zhao Guo?"
Deacon Liu looked at the map in his hand and said, "Hey, look, the road ahead is very mountainous and densely forested. You won't encounter robbers or anything, right?"
Deacon Sun snorted: "Old Liu, look at how brave you are. We have a battalion of cavalry guards guarding us. What are the robbers afraid of? I heard that the dean chased the robbers back then."
Deacon Liu was shocked and said: "The dean is indeed a dean. Even the way to make a fortune is so...different..."
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Zhou Guo
Morning Dew Hall
Emperor Zhou's face suddenly turned ugly when he saw the military situation coming from the frontline battlefield. He coughed twice, and the attendants beside him tried to help him, but Emperor Zhou waved him away.
The Crown Prince of Zhou, who was standing beside the imperial case with his hands down, quickly extended his hand to help: "Father!"
Emperor Zhou waved his hand: "I'm fine, I'm just a little old."
The Crown Prince of Zhou hurriedly said: "My father will definitely live a long life!"
Emperor Zhou looked at the Crown Prince of Zhou: "If I live forever, you, the Crown Prince, are you happy or unhappy?"
"Long live my father, my son... I am naturally very happy." But even so, the prince of Zhou couldn't help but get wet most of his back.
Emperor Zhou sighed and said: "At first, all the ministers strongly recommended me to send troops to Chu, but now I am afraid that I have sent the wrong troops."
The Crown Prince of Zhou immediately said: "My father was deceived by treacherous traitors. You can't be wrong. My officers and soldiers of Zhou Dynasty are all brave. Father, don't worry!"
Emperor Zhou shook his head and sighed: "I'm afraid I have to be anxious. The Chu State actually has a thing that can control thunder and fire. I don't know what happened to the national master. I went to the border to find out the mystery of this thing."
The Crown Prince of Zhou raised his hands and said: "Father, I have recently read some military books and looked at the situation in various countries. I have a plan that can help Zhou defeat the enemies of Chu and even expand its territory!"
When Emperor Zhou heard this, he looked at the prince and asked, "What's the plan?"
The Crown Prince of Zhou said: "Now that the Chu State has exhausted all its national strength in the Great Monday War with me, if another country sends troops to Chu State, they will definitely be overwhelmed."
Emperor Zhou nodded and said: "That's a good statement, but the State of Zhao has been bribed by the State of Chu, and there are also changes in the border areas of the State of Zhao. They have too much to take care of themselves, so how can they have the spare strength to send troops?"
A flash of light flashed in the eyes of the Crown Prince of Zhou, and he said: "Father, besides the Kingdom of Zhao, there is another place that can help me defeat the enemy of Zhou Dynasty."
When Emperor Zhou heard this, he couldn't help but frowned and asked: "Oh? Which place is it?"
Prince Zhou said: "Now that the grassland people who originally had tribal disputes have gradually unified, this is the opportunity to win over each other. If we allied with the grasslands at this time and asked them to send troops to the north of Chu State, and we attack the west of Chu State, Chu State would definitely
Unable to deal with it, we will be defeated and lose our territory. When the time comes, we will carve up the Chu Kingdom with the grassland. This will be a huge gain. I, the Great Zhou Dynasty, will definitely open up the territory..."
Snapped--
Before Prince Zhou finished speaking, he slapped Prince Zhou on the face. Half of his face was immediately swollen and he said angrily:
"Asshole!"
Although Prince Zhou didn't understand why his father was angry, he immediately knelt on the ground and did not dare to touch the swollen half of his face, with fear in his eyes.
Emperor Zhou looked at the Crown Prince of Zhou with a gloomy face, and said seriously: "I tell you! Even if our Zhou Kingdom is defeated, even if our Zhou Kingdom is destroyed, it is still my family's business in the Central Plains! If you dare to bring foreigners into the Central Plains, I will kill you first.