The setting sun is like blood and the cold wind is howling.
Dead leaves were flying all over the sky, scattered on the ground, rolling in the wind like wheels, and suddenly disappeared into the grass.
Qin Huaidao stood in the pavilion in the backyard, silently facing the cold wind.
Xiaoyu has brought the news that Yuzhang is in bed with a cold. Li Er also sent Wang De to tell him that he has to cancel tomorrow's wedding due to illness and wait until the military power gets better. In the eyes of the Tang Dynasty, colds are wind-chill syndromes and there is a risk of infection. Don't be careless.
, not to mention that my limbs are weak and I cannot stand firmly, so I cannot worship.
Although Qin Huaidao had expected it, his hatred for Tang Shanshi deepened after hearing the news.
Luo Wu hurried over, clasped his fists and said, "Uncle, I have used all kinds of methods. That bastard still has one breath left, but he still keeps his words. He admits that he discovered it by accident and followed him."
"Treat him, and then lock him in a small dark room for a few days, and then wait until he has a mental breakdown." Qin Huaidao's voice was as cold as the wind in the cold, revealing endless murderous intent.
Luo Wu agreed and left in a hurry.
"Is it really an accidental discovery?" Qin Huaidao murmured to himself, which did not eliminate his suspicion, but whether it was an accident or an ulterior conspiracy, if he dared to splash green on his head, he would not be allowed to stay.
"Are you okay?" He'er came over, her delicate cheeks full of worry. Seeing that Qin Huaidao was worried, her heart ached, and continued: "How about we leave Chang'an as soon as possible? Anyway, we have everything to prepare.
We are almost ready so that many people won’t feel uneasy.”
"Why do you say that?" Qin Huaidao was a little surprised.
"I just don't want you to be in trouble. I have to leave anyway, so why not leave early? As long as we leave, everything in Chang'an will have nothing to do with us. As long as you stay in Chang'an for one day, people from all walks of life will target you and treat you as a public enemy. But if you leave,
, if the target is gone, they will bite each other. Of course, it has nothing to do with us. I just want you to be happy and our family to be well." He'er's voice was soft, like a ray of light in the cold wind, which made people warm.
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Qin Huaidao hugged He'er into his words, and his heart suddenly felt much more at ease, as if he was hugging all of himself and enjoying the warmth tightly.
After a while, Qin Huaidao said in a low voice: "We want to live a good life, but some people don't agree. Only if you are strong enough can you intimidate all parties, and no one will dare to disturb us. Do you understand?"
"Well, I listen to the young master."
"It's windy outside, go inside, I'll take care of something." Qinghuaduo warned softly, pushed He'er away, and strode towards the workshop.
Men must hold up a sky for the one they love.
Even if you die, the meter cannot fail!
The grenade is the biggest support for this side of the sky.
He'er did not go back to the house, but looked at Qin Huaidao's retreating back with distress, with tears streaming down her face, but she smiled, just like a lily blooming in the storm, lonely, stubborn, and unyielding!
Immediately, He'er strode towards her office. The man was insisting. How could a woman sit back and enjoy her success with peace of mind?
After Yuzhang was killed, a strange atmosphere filled the sky over Chang'an. All parties stopped and stared in the direction of Qinjiazhuang, waiting and watching.
However, Qin Huaidao did not take any further action and stayed in the workshop day and night. The sound of banging could be heard from time to time, and no one knew what was being done inside.
Five days later, Qin Huaidao received a secret report and the saltpeter was transported to Chashan.
That night, Qin Huaidao secretly rushed to Chashan with a team of guards. He stayed for two days and refined a large amount of sulfur, saltpeter and charcoal into gunpowder. The formula was top secret and could not be leaked, so he had to do it himself.
Afterwards, Qin Huaidao inspected the production of heavy armored cavalry equipment, repeating crossbows and other weapons, and told Luo Ying to organize craftsmen to mass-produce grenades and landmines. He took his people back to Qinjiazhuang overnight and entered the workshop again.
There was no sound from the court after Tang Jian was dismissed from his post. They did not ask about Tang Shanshi's affairs, and the ministers in the court did not mention it. It was as if the incident had not happened, which was a bit strange.
Qin Huaidao was too busy making grenades to pay attention to him.
On this day, the grenade launcher was successfully built, and there were still dozens of shells. Qin Huaidao and everyone in the Guards left secretly in the middle of the night, and found a remote forest to test the cannon. They watched the shells fly far away and exploded.
The huge pit and the sight of the surrounding trees being blown apart shocked the daring guards.
But everyone quickly reacted, and the excitement was not easy. Luo Wu even clamored to test the cannon. Qin Huaidao originally wanted to equip his Guards regiment with grenades to improve the combat effectiveness of the Guards regiment. Of course, he would not hide his secrets and would launch the grenades.
Explain in detail and let everyone try it one by one.
That night, there were constant explosions in the forest. People in the distance thought it was thunder and didn't take it seriously. Since it was late at night, no one would come to check.
After the cannonballs were fired, everyone returned excitedly, talking about their feelings all the way. With this weapon, everyone felt that they could attack the palace directly.
After returning to Qinjiazhuang, Qin Huaidao issued a silence order and once again went into the workshop for mass production. What was different from the past was that Qin Huaidao spared two hours to talk to everyone about the principles of artillery firing, parabolas, range measurement, etc. Unfortunately, he basically didn't attend.
I haven't learned enough and can't understand.
Qin Huaidao did not plan to teach all the people, but he used this method to check and select people with certain talents to form an artillery battalion. The battalion commander Zhao Long would then spend an hour every day to give lectures and train everyone.
Before I knew it, another five days had passed.
That morning, Qin Huaidao was preparing to assemble the artillery battalion to give a lecture. Li Jing and Fang Xuanling came hand in hand. Their expressions were not right, so they led them into the study. While boiling water and making tea, he asked: "What's wrong with the two uncles? What's wrong with their faces?"
It’s so ugly, you might as well just say it if you have something to say.”
The two exchanged glances, and Li Jing took out a map from his arms, spread it out, and said solemnly: "Look, ten days ago the Tibetans raided the city of Xiangride in Tuyuhun, and the next day they went all the way north and arrived at Qinghai.
Fuai City, several pro-Tang tribes in Fuai City suddenly rebelled, and Fuai City fell. After that, the Tibetan troops divided into two groups, all the way to the east, directly to Xining, no longer advancing, all the way to the north, across the Datong River, and sneak attack Wuwei
The queen of the county will not send troops any more."
Qin Huaidao looked at the map and was silent.
Fighting all the way from Xining to the southeast, passing through Xipingjun and Jincheng County, which was later known as Lanzhou, you can go directly to Chang'an. Why did you stay put and attack Wuwei County to the north instead?
Wuwei County is bounded by the Tengger Desert to the north, the Yellow River to the east, and the Datong River to the south. The territory is vast, barren, and barren, with a small population and little value. Could it be that they want to cut off the Longyou Road trade route?
How is it possible that Tibet went to such great lengths just to cut off trade routes?
Qin Huaidao's eyes searched around Wuwei County and soon landed on Zhangye County in the northwest of Wuwei County. This is an important town. Once it falls, it means that Longyou Road will be completely cut off and blocked. To the west of Zhangye is Yumen Pass, which can lead to Guo Xiaoke's garrison.
Xizhou can also lead to my own Hanzhou. What do you want to do?
"Could it be that you're here for me?"
Qin Huaidao's pupils suddenly shrank. The terrain of Longyou Road is long and narrow. Zhangye County is of vital importance. Once lost, it will be cut off in the middle. Xizhou and Hanzhou will become isolated lands and enclaves without support. Once Tubo is
Join forces with the Turks and attack from both sides, and you will definitely die.
Thinking of the Turks, a bright light suddenly appeared in Qin Huaidao's mind, and all doubts were instantly solved. What a deep layout? What a terrible strategy, what a powerful Lu Dongzan.
Li Jing had been observing, and when he saw Qin Huaidao's expression was abnormal, he asked, "What did you think of?"
Qin Huaidao did not immediately express his suspicions, but asked: "Isn't Tubo attacking Taozhou and Minzhou? Why is it attacking Xizhou and Wuwei County again? What is the court's response?"
"Taozhou and Minzhou are indeed facing a Tibetan attack, and they were also the first places to be attacked by Tibet. Now it seems that it was a feint attack to attract the attention of the court, but in fact it was a false shot. The real targets were Xining and Wuwei County. These two places were lost.
, just like being stabbed twice, the entire Longyou Road will face threats, and it is related to the safety of the people of the imperial court. All grudges should be put aside at this time, and we should be unanimous in dealing with the outside world. I am here to hear your judgment." Li Jing said solemnly.
For a pure soldier, Li Jing's first priority in his heart was always the people and the country.
Qin Huaidao was originally a pure soldier. After he came to this era, he conquered east and west and conquered a huge territory for the Tang Dynasty. However, due to fate, he was forced to pay attention to politics.
But the purity in my heart is still there!
The next moment, Qin Huaidao solemnly stated his judgment without any secrets.
Li Jing was startled by Qin Huaidao's judgment and couldn't help but look towards the Turks further west.
Fang Xuanling was also shocked. He looked at the map and said, "This makes sense. The next step for Tubo must be Zhangye County. The various imperial armies in the Western Regions are in danger."