In the relatively quiet courtyard and the simple room in the courtyard, Tang Minjie sat on a chair, looking at the crumpled letter in his hand. The man across the table, dressed like a beggar, was the member of the Chinese Army who contacted Tang Minjie after Lu Mingfang left.
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The letter was written in code, which was relatively time-consuming to decipher. Tang Minjie read it once, frowned slightly, and then slowly tore it off.
"The war in Jiangnan has begun, and Jin Wushu fought fiercely in Yangzhou... Now it seems that the most surprising thing is the siege equipment he used, hollow stone bullets in groups of ten, slingshots thrown up the city wall, pressing
Hitting at the top of the city is quite powerful. The Jin Kingdom used to process a lot of stone bullets. We thought they were used for mines or other purposes, and we also felt that the delayed detonation control was not enough. Unexpectedly, the problem was roughly solved here.
, this is our negligence."
The person opposite nodded: "Fortunately, the slinging equipment is not easy to assemble. It is only suitable for siege."
Tang Minjie shook his head: "If Zongbi puts this thing on the attack on Xuzhou and is caught off guard, many of our people will be injured. Of course, he rested for the whole winter north of Xuzhou and made hundreds of thousands of stone throws.
The machine is sufficient, so General Liu was not chosen as the primary target of attack..."
His eyes moved as he thought: "Well, one is the delay lead, and the other is the throwing of the catapult. The control of time must be very accurate. The catapult will not be hastily assembled. In addition, the catapult will be thrown one at a time."
Ten weapons were thrown, and it was hard to say whether one or two of them actually hit the city wall and exploded. In the battle of Tianchang alone, it is estimated that five thousand rounds were used, whether it was Zong Bi on the east road or Zong Han on the west road.
It’s impossible to keep fighting like this. We now need to investigate and estimate how many such stone bullets Xiyin has secretly made in the past few years. People in the south should have a good idea."
"Well, I will try to figure out the figures from the Dazhuoyuan. As for the number of such stone bullets produced by the entire Jin Kingdom in recent years, it may not be easy to find out... I guess even Wanyan Xiyin himself may not have a large number.
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"It would be nice to have a rough figure. In addition, this matter is very strange. The person next to Xiyin has not leaked the news before. Xiyin is hiding really deep this time. The combination of the shells must have been done in other places...
Either that person has betrayed, or..."
"It's unlikely that the lady will betray you, right?"
"I also think it's unlikely." Tang Minjie nodded and rolled his eyes, "That is to say, she was also completely kept in the dark by Xiyin. This is very interesting. There is no intention of calculation, and this lady should not miss it.
Such important news...Has Xiyin already known it? To what extent does he know it? Is our place safe?"
When Tang Minjie said this, he looked at his companion opposite, who was also stunned: "The connection with that lady is not too close. If... I mean if she is exposed, we should not be dragged out...
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As he said this, he was not sure. Tang Minjie showed a thoughtful smile on his face: "Forget it, keep an eye out in the future. In any case, it is unlikely that the lady will betray her. She has received the battle report from Yangzhou.
In the end, she must be more anxious than us... In the past few years, the Wu Dynasty has been promoting Huang Tiandang's defeat of Wu Shu. This time Wu Shu held back his anger and attacked Yangzhou. I think Han Shizhong may not be able to withstand it. Boss Lu is not here, so we will have to wait for the next few days.
Find a way to meet that lady and find out what she says..."
The other person nodded and Tang Minjie said: "In addition, this matter needs to be reviewed. If such a simple thing falls not in Yangzhou but on the city wall of Xuzhou, we are all responsible."
"yes."
"Then...is there nothing else?"
"Brother Wan Yanchang sent here from the south, I heard he will be arriving in the next two days..."
"I know about this. You go over there to implement the artillery shells."
Tang Minjie nodded and said no more, and the other person also nodded and said no more.
This time the connection ended. Tang Minjie went out of the room. The sun was shining brightly in the yard. On the afternoon of the fourth day of July, the message from the south came in an urgent manner. Although the request from the north only focused on the "Goddess of Heaven"
"Scattered Flowers" incident, but the situation of the entire south being engulfed in war can still be clearly imagined in Tang Minjie's mind.
He was a little resentful about the mistakes at work, and he reflected a little in his mind. In the previous year, he had been constantly planning how to destroy things in the cloud, but he was not paying enough attention to such things under his nose. This matter should arouse vigilance in the future.
He stood in the yard for a while, and after his companions left, he went out and walked towards the chaotic flow of people in the market at the other end of the road.
The area in front of you is a mixed slum area in Yunzhong Mansion. Passing through the market and crossing another street is Qingyingfang, where all three religions and nine streams gather. At the end of the afternoon, Lu Mingfang drove a large car through the street, heading towards
I took a look at Qingyingfang.
He didn't go in.
In the teahouse on the pretext of Qingyingfang, Mandu Daru, one of the chief arrestees of Yunzhong Mansion, lowered the brim of his hat slightly and drank tea casually. The deputy came from the opposite side and sat down at the table.
"There are some problems, and the rumors are wrong." The deputy said, "This morning, someone saw the 'shit-eating dog' Long Jiuyuan, and someone took advantage of the road in Yegai in the south of the city."
Mandu Daru held the tea cup and murmured to himself: "Have there been any big events in the city recently?"
"The Black Flag Army is going to march into the city?"
"The Black Flag Army is not allowed to enter the city. I told the Qi family long ago that it will be handled outside. If something really happens, it should be outside the city. The rumors in the city are that someone wants to fish in troubled waters.
Or was it a deliberate bait..."
"Maybe there are both?"
"Where's the Qi family?"
"I've been opening the door to entertain guests for the past two days. It seems that I want to tie up a bunch of young men."
"But there was no action from the city guard." Mandu Daru smiled and said, "It's strange."
The afternoon sun was still bright, and while Mandu Daru felt the strange atmosphere on the street, some people in Qingyingfang met here. Among these people were Xiao Shuqing, Zou Wenhu, who had previously discussed, and Yunzhong Mafia Li
The most unruly but notorious "shit-eating dog" Long Jiuyuan, there are also several desperadoes who have long been on the government's wanted list.
On one side of the crowd, there was a pale-faced young man who looked thin. He was a Jurchen nobleman. Under Zou Wenhu’s introduction, the young man stood in the crowd and fought with a group of desperate bandits who looked bad.
call.
This is the daughter of a Jurchen prince named Wanyan Wenqin. His grandfather was a fierce general who followed Aguda in the early years, but unfortunately he died young. Wanyan Wenqin was born in a single line. After his father passed away, he relied on his grandfather's legacy.
Although his life is better than that of ordinary people, he is not taken seriously in front of all the relatives and nobles in Yunzhong City.
If possible, Wanyan Wenqin would also be willing to follow the army south to conquer the Wu Dynasty. Unfortunately, he has been weak since he was a child. Although he feels that his spirit is not inferior to his ancestors, his body cannot support such a fearless soul. After the southern expedition army was launched,
, other young masters spend all day having fun in Yunzhong City, but Wanyan Wenqin's life is extremely depressing.
Now that he saw this group of desperadoes, who had deep hatred against the Jin Dynasty court, he was not afraid. There was even a flush of excitement on his cheeks. He held up his hands and greeted everyone without being humble or condescending, calling them out one by one.
He asked the other party's name, and while everyone was slightly moved, he expressed his support for everyone's action.
"... The Qi family is arrogant and shallow. The old man in the Qi family, whose son was killed by the Black Flag Army, asked Wan Yanchang for more than ten prisoners of the Black Flag Army. The prisoners will arrive tomorrow, but they are not in custody.
The land is not in the city, but in the Qi Family Villa in Xinzhuang in the south of the city. The old man not only wants to kill these prisoners, but also wants to use these prisoners to lure the spies of the Black Flag Army in Yunzhong Mansion. He and the Black Flag Army,
There is really deep hatred."
Wanyan Wenqin said and took a deep breath: "Because of this matter, everyone is looking at the other businesses outside the city. As for the inside of the city, it's not that everyone doesn't care, but... ahem, everyone doesn't care about the Qi family.
Something happened. If we want to disturb the Qi family, we won't do anything outside the city. We'll catch Qi Yan and his three sons, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren in the city, and transport them out of the city... As long as we strike in a measured manner, there will be no movement.
big."
He paused: "The Qi family has a lot of things, many treasures, some are in the city, and many others are hidden all over the world by the old man of the Qi family... The Han people, who have the most important blood, captured Qi Yan
Descendants of his lineage, you should make a good plan, and you will naturally reveal whatever the old man has. If you can ask, you can get it according to your ability. When you get it back, I can take action for you... Of course, everyone
They are all old people, and naturally they all have their own means. As for Yunzhong Mansion, if you can take it away on the spot, then take it away on the spot. If not, I will naturally have a way to deal with it. What do you think? "
"If something happens in the city, it will be difficult for us to escape." Long Jiuyuan from the front said surreptitiously.
Wanyan Wenqin also laughed: "You heroes, don't lie to me. This is not the first time that you have gone in and out of the clouds. You must have life-saving means. Otherwise, you would have died long ago if you dared to come to this party..."
His words were not good, and everyone looked fierce, but Wanyan Wenqin was not afraid: "Secondly, I naturally understand that there will be risks in this matter, and I may not be able to win your trust with the guarantees given by others. I, Wanyan Wenqin, am going to die, and you and I will
Let's go together. I will go to Qi Mansion for a banquet first. You must make sure I go in before you take action and capture me as a hostage. If I deceive you, you can kill me at any time. And even if something goes wrong, I will be with my gang.
What are you afraid of if you take Gongqing's children as hostages? Can't you leave? Otherwise, I will lead you out and kill them?"
When Wanyan Wenqin said this, he showed a contemptuous and crazy smile. The Wanyan clan once dominated the world and had its own domineering power. Although Wanyan Wenqin was frail since childhood, he could always see the sharpness of his ancestors. At this time, he was so fearless
His aura made everyone present startled and stood in awe.
Indeed, no matter how guaranteed the matter is, it is always difficult for everyone to trust the other party. However, if the other party has such an identity and directly puts his life on the line, there is nothing more to say. After the insurance has reached this step, the rest will take care of itself.
Wealth and wealth are obtained in danger. Even the most unruly desperadoes at this moment can't help but say a few compliments to Wanyan Wenqin and look at him with admiration.
After discussing the steps for the next day, Wanyan Wenqin revealed some information - although it seemed that Xiao Shuqing contacted Zou Wenhu, Wanyan Wenqin already had some information, such as the Qi family guardian.
Xiao Shuqing and others have already grasped the family situation of some people such as the housekeeper and nursing home in Qi Mansion, and have even made preparations to seize some of the other party's family members. After a brief exchange, they have
The storage locations of some of the rare treasures in the Qi Mansion are also known, and according to Wanyan Wenqin, when the incident occurred, the Black Flag members had been taken to Yunzhong, and there was unrest outside the city. The city guards would
Focus all your attention on that end, and just turn a blind eye to the small chaos in the Qi family in the city.
After saying this, everyone naturally understood that Wanyan Wenqin had also connected with some other people regarding the current transaction. It is no wonder that he opened his mouth at this time and wanted to swallow up the Qi family's treasures in Yunzhong Mansion.
No one asked any more questions about these inside stories. If it was just this group of desperadoes who wanted to carve up the Qi family but failed to do so, and there were also these Jurchen big shots above who wanted to overthrow the Qi family, and they took advantage of the scraps, then what?
It couldn't be better.
The group of people decided to give up, then each said hello and left happily. However, when they left, they more or less glanced at a wall on one side of the room, but they didn't say much.
After they all left, Wanyan Wenqin waved his hand and asked Zou Wenhu to go out as well. He walked over there and opened a secret door.
In the room, there were three Jurchen men sitting. Judging from their appearance, the oldest one was probably no more than forty. When Wanyan Wenqin entered, the three of them looked at him with admiration: "Unexpectedly, Wen Qin looked at him with admiration.
Although his writing is weak, his character is so decisive."
"My ancestors were able to conquer the world at the cost of their own lives. Wen Qin had longed for it since he was a child. Unfortunately... Ahem, God didn't give me a chance to kill the enemy on the battlefield. This time in the southern expedition, the world was about to be decided. Wen Qin
Although Qin is not as big as your family, he still has dozens of mouths to feed, and there will only be more in the future. Wen Qin is not worthy of his reputation, but he does not want this family to be scattered by his own hands. The world is evil, and the weak eat the strong.
The Qi family is a good deal, and Wen Qin is risking his life, do you brothers still have any opinions?"
He seemed to be smiling but not smiling, with a fearless look on his face. The three of them looked at each other. The oldest one picked up two cups of tea, one for the other person and one for himself. Then the four of them all raised their teacups and said, "Done."
After everyone drank tea and everything was settled, Wanyan Wenqin smiled again and said: "Actually, I'm thinking, you brothers are not people who will be satisfied if you have the Qi family, right?"
The three of them were slightly shocked: "Wen Qin doesn't want to attack those life-hungry guys, does he?"
"In the affairs of the world, there is no point in killing people. The pattern is too small." Wanyan Wenqin shook his head, "In the court, the brothers in the army are big shots, but among the grass, there are also heroes. As Wen Qin said
, after this southern expedition, the world has been settled, and the situation in Yunzhong Mansion will slowly be settled. By then, you are the White Road, and they are the Black Road. The black and white roads, in many cases, do not necessarily have to fight. Both sides join hands.
, maybe it’s a good thing...Brothers, you might as well consider it..."
The three people looked at each other, Wanyan Wenqin held each other's hands, and said with a bewitching voice: "In the past, these mixed characters would not come together, and even if they did, it would probably be difficult for them to join hands, but
This time is a good opportunity. If this deal goes well, we can unify these people in the future. Even the gangsters in Yunzhong Mansion will be under our control. With the relationship between the three brothers, and the gangsters, there will be no hindrance.
, what can you do that can’t make you rich? I heard people say that in the Green Forest of Wu Dynasty, there was a so-called martial arts leader. If there is a leader, there must be an alliance... Hey, in the world, you are afraid of alliances. Once you form an alliance, it will be a big deal compared to the rabble.
Something different..."
"Are you afraid of forming alliances about world affairs?" The oldest man looked at Wanyan Wenqin, "I didn't expect Wenqin to be so knowledgeable at such a young age. This is interesting."
He looked at the other two people: "How about we discuss this alliance?"
Everyone knows that the Jurchens went south this time under the banner of overthrowing the Wu Dynasty and with great determination. The world is certain that there will be fewer and fewer rises due to military exploits. Everyone knows in their hearts that leaving behind
In the hearts of the Jurchens in the north, there was a greater sense of worry. After Wanyan Wenqin's instigation, everyone really saw a glimmer of hope, and they made some discussions.
After they said goodbye to each other and left, Wanyan Wenqin's body swayed slightly, showing that he was quite weak, but the flush on his face became even more intense. It was obvious that today's events had made him extremely excited.
Born into a royal family, Wanyan Wenqin was very high-spirited since he was a child. Unfortunately, his weak body and his grandfather who passed away early really affected his ambitions. He has been dissatisfied since he was a child, and his heart is full of resentment. This incident came to light more than a year ago.
, then suddenly there was an opportunity for change...