Qin Ai's dedication and his previous experience naturally made Fu Gongyou very curious.
The former famous generals Hu Lüjin and his son Hu Luguang were both famous for their upright personalities. Qin Ai also seemed to be a bit upright, so he was naturally very fond of Fu Gongyou.
Speaking of his wife and children, Qin Ai's originally solemn expression softened a lot, and he said with a smile: "I have a wife and children at home. My son is currently studying at home, preparing for the entrance examination of Longmen Academy."
"He is a good boy who is diligent and studious." Fugongyou said with a smile, "He is not like the rough guys like us. He has known about fighting and killing since he was a child, so it is too late to study. Longmen Academy has just been established, and the number of students enrolled is not very large. Brother You can also ask your young master to consider Jinling Academy, Chang'an Academy, etc. Although the journey is a bit far away, it is well-known locally and even throughout the Han Dynasty."
Fu Gongyou once visited Jiangnan and Guanzhong, and there is certainly basis for what he said.
Qin Ai shook his head:
"This is going to disappoint me. This child of mine originally hoped that he could inherit the family's education and pass down poems and books to the family. Especially now that the troubled times are coming to an end, and we are in need of capable ministers who can govern the world. Therefore, I have been given to him since he was a child. He named him "Qiong" because he wanted him to be as gentle as Qiongyu and to be a handsome gentleman. Who would have thought that this boy didn't like to read the sage's book, but instead flipped through the military book and read it endlessly. If I hadn't been in Xianyang back then, I have accumulated a lot when I was under the king's command, but I'm afraid it's not enough for him to see."
Speaking of this, Qin Ai felt a little proud: "Sometimes even when we talk about the formation of troops, I am speechless. If he fails to pass the Longmen Academy, I am afraid he will have to apply for the military exam." It’s college.”
Fu Gongyou touched his palm and sighed: "Bao Qi is also a famous general who will fight in all directions in the future. Children have their own hobbies, and it is not a bad thing for me to follow their wishes."
Qin Ai nodded.
And several old soldiers called by Fu Gongyou have already rushed over.
Of course, spying on the enemy's true identity should not be carried out in a big way, so Fu Gongyou planned to take three people with him, who were also the three most experienced veterans in his musketeers.
Everyone did not carry a long gun, but a short blunderbuss on their waist, and they also held a smaller version of the horizontal sword in their hands. In fact, this horizontal sword was made for the navy. The previous long horizontal sword was obviously not suitable for use on ships. Later, the Army Division also thought that this was very suitable for scouts, so they specially sent a group of soldiers. During normal battles, they are naturally one inch long and one inch strong, so there is no need for short swords, but now they come in handy.
In addition, each person also carries at least four or five thunderbolts.
Once a fierce battle breaks out in the trenches, Thunderbolt will be the best weapon to cover their retreat.
Of course, these three people only followed Fu Gongyou to the enemy camp. In addition, the musketeers were already waiting in the trench and could rush out to respond at any time. In addition, the Han soldiers on the other side of the barrier were also ready for battle.
There is no news that the peace talks have achieved good results. Everyone already knows that under the current calm, a battle may break out at any time. It is Chen Zhishen who is in charge of the defense on the fortress. Except for a few musketeers such as Fugongyou's subordinates who have not been there before, Except for the Imperial Guards on the front line, most of the other Imperial Guards have retired to rest and have been replaced by the Tiger Wing Army under the command of Chen Zhishen.
Since Jijun crossed the river, the Tiger Wing Army has not had the opportunity to participate in any major battles, so everyone at the top and bottom is naturally holding their breath.
The spying ahead may turn into a war at any time, so the Tiger Wing Army is naturally ready to prepare.
Chen Zhishen is not a good guy. If there is an opportunity to escalate the trouble, he will never let it go. For the military, for the Tiger Wing Army, which does not have much military exploits, starting a war is a good thing.
If it weren't for the fact that the Imperial Guards were exhausted from long battles and the Tiger Wings were the best replacement option, I'm afraid the civil servants would have stood up and objected to letting Chen Zhishen go to the front line. Even if the talks went smoothly, this guy might start a fight on his own. , causing the entire war to start over again immediately, and then became out of control.
Now if both sides are not fully focused, any slightest move by the other party may lead to a misfire.
The war may very well be restarted by the sound of a gunshot or the explosion of a thunderbolt. Therefore, Fu Gongyou is even more cautious.
"Take care!" Qin Ai cupped her hands at him.
Fu Gongyou nodded and jumped out of the trench.
The three old soldiers followed him closely. Their fighting positions were quickly filled by musketeers. Several musketeers stuck their heads out and watched the four figures crawling forward in the darkness.
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It seemed to be particularly quiet in the trenches of the Zhou people.
Seeing that the edge of the trench was already in sight, Fugongyou waved his hand suddenly, and the four people jumped up at the same time, took two steps forward, and jumped directly into the trench.
Putting their hands on the wall, they drew out their firecrackers and pointed them at the surroundings.
But apart from the sounds they made just now, there was no sound at all in the entire trench, in the deep darkness.
Everyone is dead?
Fu Gongyou rejected his idea.
To be precise, there was no one around at all!
Several people walked back to back along the trench. There was nothing in the first trench, only some scattered arrows and the like.
Soon the vertical traffic trench was seen, and at this time Fu Gongyou heard the voices clearly.
Suddenly everyone was on alert.
"Is there anyone else?"
"No more here!"
"Well, retreat quickly and take everything you can with you!"
Mixed sounds followed immediately.
Fu Gongyou and several soldiers suddenly looked at each other.
Zhou people want to run away!
"Boss, what should I do?"
Fu Gongyou gritted his teeth and took out the Thunder Thunder: "Throw the Thunder Thunder out, and you, and you, go back and report the news as soon as possible!"
The two soldiers who were called agreed at the same time, handed the thunderbolts and fire guns to their companions, climbed out of the ditch and ran towards their homes, not forgetting to shout: "The Zhou people are running away!"
Their voices suddenly tore apart the silent night sky.
The soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty also noticed their presence, and just as they were about to rush over, sparkling black things fell at their feet.
"Lie down!" an experienced Northern Zhou soldier shouted almost subconsciously.
The explosion occurred immediately afterward. Facing the thunderous explosion in the trench, it was obvious that the Northern Zhou soldiers suffered heavy losses. However, many people still rushed out to look for the enemy.
When the gunfire started, a Northern Zhou soldier staggered back with his eyes wide open. Obviously, he did not expect that the enemy would be so close. Just now, the musket in Fu Gongyou's hand was directly pressed against his chest and fired with great power. Zi pushed him away.
Fugongyou kicked the Northern Zhou soldier away and leaned against the corner of the ditch. His companions behind him immediately threw a thunderbolt around the corner.
The air wave caused by the explosion rolled out of the communication trench and hit the wall of the trench directly opposite. Fu Gongyou ignored the smoke and dust and fired a shot into the communication trench, then drew out his dagger and rushed forward.