Chapter five hundred and thirteen: The little girl who sells thunder
The border between Chu and Zhou
Tonight is another night of thunder and fire.
Countless thunderbolts were poured down, including some ordinary jars filled with kerosene. When they hit the ground, they shattered, and the sparks from the thunderbolts could ignite the kerosene scattered on the ground.
Of course, in addition to these two items, the Firearms Department of the State Council of Commerce also sent other items, which were made into thick bundles and filled with compacted gunpowder, which were turned into explosive packs by the Firearms Department.
Although it does not have the same wide range and tetanus effect as the Thunderbolt, this thing is definitely more resistant to falling than the Thunderbolt.
After all, Zhentian Lei is an earthen jar. Even if he tries to improve the craftsmanship, he still can't guarantee that it will be fine if it falls on the grass several hundred meters away.
The emergence of explosive packets has also greatly reduced the risk of dud bombs similar to this.
Moreover, the explosive packets are lighter, which means they can be thrown farther.
Marshal Nian Kang of the Zhou army, who was retreating under the escort of his own bodyguards and light cavalry, couldn't help but want to curse. Is there something wrong with the Chu people?
Do we have to attack at night?
It was true last time, and it is true this time too.
I have never heard of the Chu army having the habit of attacking enemy camps at night!
Don’t they always advocate fairness and justice?
Chu army catapult camp
The commander of the four guards looked at Xiao Ye, who was standing on a stone watching the enemy camp fire, and asked: "Your Highness, why did you choose to attack the Zhou army twice at night? Aren't the soldiers more energetic during the day?
Is it sufficient?"
Xiao Ye turned his head and looked at the commander of the four guards: "Are you playing with fireworks during the day?"
The commander of the four guards couldn't help but pursed his lips when he heard Xiao Ye's words: "The army... is not allowed to set off fireworks."
Xiao Ye said: "Because you have never played with fireworks before, you don't know when the fireworks are most beautiful. Hurry up! Take advantage of the strong fireworks tonight and play more quickly. They don't happen every day.
The opportunity was given like this.”
After saying that, Xiao Ye raised his head again and looked in the direction of the enemy camp.
Chu army camp
"Oh? The enemy troops fled in a hurry, and no one dared to attack them?" The wise king put down the "Art of War" in his hand and looked at the Chu scout who was kneeling on one knee.
The scout clasped his fists and said: "Report to the prince, they ran too fast. Our soldiers are trying hard to catch up. One of them fell to the ground and was injured because he ran too fast..."
When King Xian heard this, he couldn't help but twitch his eyes. He really didn't expect that the Zhou army would be so vulnerable to the power of the thunder. The only injured soldier was because he ran too fast when chasing the enemy...
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The wise king closed the book "The Art of War" that he had read over and over again, and said with a complicated expression: "I have never fought such an easy battle in my life."
Yes, the divine thunder from heaven, how can such power be controlled by mortals?
If Xu Qing hadn't demonstrated to him the secret of the Sky-shaking Thunder in advance, he would probably be as at a loss as Zhou Jun.
From now on, the Firearms Administration under the State Council must pay more attention to it, search for talented people and constantly allocate funds for improvement.
However, a place like the Firearms Department, which is backed by the National Commercial Institute, does not seem to be short of money.
He had also seen the musket. Although it was extremely powerful, the lead bullets fired were too close to effectively damage the enemy, and they could only be used once.
It would be great if we could make a musket that can be reloaded repeatedly and fired continuously.
The shooting range also needs to be increased, not too much, at least it should be similar to that of a bow and arrow, right?
Alas, that's all, let Xu Qing deal with such a headache. After being away from home for so long, I don't know what happened to the princess, Xue'er, and his unborn grandson.
Xue'er has always longed for the life of killing enemies on the battlefield. This time, she brought Ye'er out without taking her out. Xue'er won't be depressed at home, right?
This kid Xu Qing has made great achievements again. Although he did not personally go into battle to expand the territory, the thunderbolt he dedicated greatly defeated the enemy on the battlefield.
Chu State has not expanded its territory for more than ten years...
If we go to two more cities this time, this kid will definitely contribute a lot.
A reward from a marquis was, after all, too low compared to the great Chu's foundation for thousands of years to come.
But when it comes to the reward for this kid, he gets a headache. Although he is very happy that this kid can tinker with so many weapons to kill enemies, the reward is too high now, and sooner or later he will be unable to reward him, which is not a good thing.
Is it possible that we can really give him a role as a prince now?
General Long hasn't brought it back to him yet. What kind of Duke do you want?!
Sigh, it’s really a headache to give me something this time...
Yuelai Inn
Xu Qing pinched Xiao Ruxue's little nose and said: "Another story has been told, go to bed quickly, we have to get up and go on the road tomorrow."
Xiao Ruxue, who was lying on the bed covered with quilt, looked at Xu Qing with big watery eyes and said: "I don't, you tell me one more thing, just one more thing, and I will sleep after you tell me one more thing..."
"Aren't you sleepy yet?" Xu Qing couldn't help but feel helpless.
Xu Qing has been sitting on the chair next to the bed telling fairy tales for half the night, and Xiao Ruxue, who is lying on the bed, has also been listening for half the night. Who knows that this girl will become more energetic the more she listens!
It's not easy to coax a little girl to sleep...
Xu Qing had no choice but to tell the little girl another story about a little girl selling firewood. After the brief narration, Xu Qing looked at Xiao Ruxue and said, "Go to sleep now, the story is over."
After hearing this, Xiao Ruxue shook her head repeatedly and said, "This story was told a year ago. Last time you said she was a little girl selling fire coupons. Doesn't count."
Xu Qing pursed her lips and said: "Can't there be two little girls on that street, one selling firewood and the other selling firewood? The firewood is used to light firewood, there is nothing wrong with it."
Xiao Ruxue snorted dissatisfied: "Then what will the little girl sell next time? Zhentian Lei?"
Xu Qing couldn't help but swallowed when she heard this bold idea: "And then half the street saw her grandma?"
Xiao Ruxue thought for a moment and then asked: "By the way, you just told so many stories about princes and princesses, and you said that these are all distant Western countries. How can it be so easy for a princess from a country to follow
Meet a prince from another country? Both the princess and the prince should live in the capital hundreds or thousands of miles away from the border. How could they meet so easily? Is the prince a hostage held in the princess' country? The princess is even less likely to be a proton.
Maybe she's with him."
Xu Qing said: "They are all small countries now. They can build a country with a castle in the area of a village. In fact, the place they govern is about the same as a village mayor in Chu State. The story of the princess and prince in that place is actually the village mayor."
A rural love story between son Ergou and the daughter of Muramasa next door, Erya."
After thinking for a long time, this reason finally made sense. Otherwise, how could there be so many love stories about princesses casually flirting with princes?
Xiao Ruxue frowned: "Can such a small place be called a country? I don't believe it."
Xu Qing spread his hands: "You can't help it if you don't believe it. You, the princess, are equivalent to our eldest princess of Chu. You can't go abroad casually, let alone go so far to the west. Now you are wandering around the country.
Even if it’s the limit, I can’t take you there to see what it’s like over there now.”
"Well -" Xiao Ruxue rolled her eyes in her big eyes and said: "Then we will defeat the Zhou Kingdom. After defeating it, we will fight all the way to the west until we reach the place in Europe you mentioned.
Then you take me there to have a look again. In this case, it won’t be considered going abroad, how about it? How about it? "