Facts have proved that Zhao Kang’s worries are justified.
Because at this moment, Jingguo is facing not only the million-strong army of Jin Kingdom led by Xiao Feiyu, but also the army of Qi Kingdom!
It’s the same as when the Zhou and Qi coalition forces jointly attacked Qian State, but with more troops than at that time!
Also be stronger.
Compared with Zhou State's grand march to intimidate Youzhou.
Like an old Yinbi, Qi State quietly recovered all the counties and cities including Yun Tiecheng, and then began to attack Jing State with a large army before Jing State could react.
In the land of the seven states of Jingguo, Xu and Yan merged with Ji and Cang in ancient times. Today, both Xuzhou and Guzhou are suffering from war.
Yizhou, Jin soldiers also began to attack.
At this time, Long Han, who was leading the Qi army, jumped out and led the army to attack Jizhou in the east.
And because all the troops of Jing State were now transferred to the ancient state of Xuzhou and Yizhou to defend the Kingdom of Jin, this allowed Long Han to take advantage of the opportunity. The Qi army could be said to be unstoppable and captured the eleven cities of Jizhou in an instant.
For a time, Jingguo became in danger.
If Jizhou also falls, then Yanzhou next to Jizhou will be in danger. Behind Jizhou is the imperial capital Huajing!
At this time, not only the common people began to flee, but also some wealthy merchants began to pack their bags and run away with their whole families.
War is burning everywhere.
There was also a lot of noise in the court hall.
"Your Majesty, we can no longer continue like this. Qi's troops have already captured the eleven cities of Jizhou."
"Nowadays, most of our troops are fighting in the ancient state of Xuzhou, and the rear is empty. If we let the Qi army continue to wreak havoc, I am afraid that the Qi army will reach Hua Jingcheng earlier than the barbarians!"
The Minister of War said coldly, "We must stop the troops and give the Qi army a headache!"
One person frowned and said, "That's what I said, but now the barbarians are brutal in Guzhou and Xuzhou, and the war situation is not optimistic.
, if we divide our troops, I’m afraid the front line won’t be able to resist.”
"Are we going to watch Qi Jun dominate us?" one person said angrily.
Everyone was a little angry. A few years ago, Jingguo was riding on Qi's head and even seized Qi's territory.
Unexpectedly, the situation suddenly reversed.
It was true that Jingguo had the largest number of troops and the strongest combat power before, but who would have thought that Xiao Feiyu would lead millions of barbarians to kill them.
Just dealing with Xiao Feiyu and these foreign barbarians was difficult enough, and now another Qi country appeared.
Especially because of the agreement between Liu Yanran and Wu Guanhai some time ago, Qi State and Jing State also opened trade.
As a result, Qi State has betrayed its trust. How can they not hate it?
"Why don't you ask the Imperial Master for help?" someone suddenly said.
Many people's eyes lit up, Zhao Kang was also their national master of Jingguo!
Didn't Zhao Kang come back some time ago? He also brought some cannons and taught them how to make gunpowder.
Relying on gunpowder and cannons, they were able to stabilize the situation on the front line, and were even able to counterattack now. Even though they were inferior in strength, they still fought back and forth with the barbarians.
If Zhao Kang brings the Qian State army to help and resist Qi State, wouldn't the crisis be solved?
Many people looked at Wu Rulong, but they didn't know the inside story.
The prince Wu Guanhai on the side said softly, "You don't know. Some time ago, the State of Zhou led an army of 300,000 to attack Youzhou of the State of Qian. The Imperial Guards have already returned to lead the troops to resist the State of Zhou."
The ministers were in an uproar. They didn't expect Zhou Guo to actually take action. Damn it, Zhou Qi was indeed wearing a pair of trousers.
At the same time, the situation will be disrupted!
The country was in danger, but Wu Rulong didn't see any anxiety or panic, and said, "Yes, Qianguo is also being invaded by foreign countries. Let's not trouble Qianguo any more, Ministry of Industry!"
The Minister of Industry quickly stood up and said, "Your Majesty."
Wu Rulong asked, "How much gunpowder has the Ministry of Industry produced during this period?"
The Minister of the Ministry of Industry hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, during this period, the Ministry of Industry summoned more than a thousand craftsmen to produce a total of 110,000 kilograms of gunpowder, of which 80,000 kilograms were shipped to Xuzhou. There are currently about 30,000 kilograms left in stock."
"The craftsmen are still making it, but..."
Wu Rulong asked, "Is there not enough gunpowder material?"
The Minister of the Ministry of Industry nodded helplessly, "It is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. The raw materials for making gunpowder were originally bought and stored by Zhao Guoshi when he was there. Now the charcoal and saltpeter are fine, but the gunpowder has indeed bottomed out." ? ?
"This is terrible. Without gunpowder, it would be difficult to support the front line in this situation!" The Minister of War was shocked.
If it were one-on-one, Jingguo would naturally not be afraid, but now one country is fighting two countries, and their military strength is still inferior to that of the other side. It means that they are more than willing but not powerful enough.
Wu Rulong narrowed his eyes, "Let Jizhou Prefect Zhang Xuan and Yanzhou Prefect Li Gui join forces and send all the remaining gunpowder to Jizhou to resist Qi!"
Each state of Jing State had troops stationed ranging from 20,000 to 30,000, and the herdsmen of the two states combined had about 50,000 people, which could barely hold off the Qi army.
At this moment, the chief eunuch hurriedly walked in from outside the palace and said, "Your Majesty."
Wu Rulong frowned, "What's the matter?"
"The Royal City Imperial Guard reported that someone claimed to be a subordinate of Zhao Guoshi and asked to see His Majesty."
Wu Rulong frowned and said, "Xuan!"
Soon Gao Quan was led by the eunuch and walked in carefully
to the main hall.
He just brought people to Huajing City today.
If he hadn't been heard by the commander of the imperial army when he was talking about Zhao Kang to the defenders outside the imperial city, he might not have been able to get in.
After thinking about it, Gao Quan knelt down and saluted. After all, he was the chief registrar of Yuanjiang County.
I have never even been to the capital of Qian Kingdom on weekdays, let alone the Jingguo Palace.
"The common man Gao Quan pays homage to His Majesty Emperor Jing. Long live His Majesty!"
"Plain body."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Gao Quan stood up, sweat dripping from his forehead, and all the civil and military ministers in the court looked at him.
Alexander.
Wu Rulong smiled kindly and said, "Gao Quan, did Master Zhao ask you to come?"
Gao Quan nodded quickly, "Your Majesty, yes, Cao Min is the chief registrar of Yuanjiang County in Qian Kingdom, sir... oh no, he is a subordinate of Imperial Master Zhao."
Prime Minister Chen Kai hurriedly said, "Master Gao, what did the Imperial Master ask you to do?"
Gao Quan hurriedly said, "This is what my lord is like. Master Zhao asked me to deliver something."
Everyone looked happy, and Wu Rulong asked, "What did the Imperial Master send?"
Gao Quan said, "There are three thousand cannon shells, twenty thousand kilograms of powder for making gunpowder, ten thousand cloud knives, and twenty thousand arrows. Oh, by the way, Your Majesty, these arrows are poisoned. Be careful when you use them." Some are very poisonous."
"The five thousand powerful crossbows and one hundred thousand arrows are also quenched with poison."
After listening to Gao Quan's recitation, Wu Rulong's face glowed with a smile and he said "hello" three times in a row.
Wu Guanhai was extremely excited, "The Imperial Master is really a man of high righteousness!"
Originally, I and others thought not to bother Qian Guo and Zhao Kang, but Zhao Kang sent someone to deliver the things directly. How could they not be excited!
