Steel Dynasty - Chapter 200

[Chapter 200: Artillery Theory]

Just as a red sun appeared above the horizon, the sound of bells suddenly sounded in Chang’an City.

After three rounds of bells, the villagers in Chang’an City opened the doors of the people’s houses one after another, and people began to appear on the streets in the early morning. At the same time, streams of smoke slowly floated into the sky.

Yesterday afternoon, Xiao Ming stayed at Bishui Pavilion until the palace gate was about to close, so Concubine Zhen had no choice but to let Xiao Ming leave.

In Chang’an City, Feng Deshui had already prepared an exquisite small courtyard for Xiao Ming to stay temporarily.

After seven days of hard work, he was very tired, and he fell asleep as soon as he came back last night.

“It’s time for His Highness to have breakfast. It will probably be time for His Highness to go to court in a while.”

After washing up, Luluo Duan had already brought breakfast, which was cooked by the palace cook who came with him.

With his current status and the current situation of Dayu Kingdom, he had to be more careful when going out. During his stay in Chang’an, almost half of the people in the palace were brought over to take care of his daily life.

With this outsider around, he is always uneasy.

After breakfast, not long after, Xiao Ming arrived at the small yellow gate of the palace. Xiao Ming put on the purple round-collared unicorn official robe that belonged to the feudal lord, with a golden fish charm hanging on his waist, and two beads on his head to wipe his forehead, followed by Xiao Ming Huangmen headed towards the palace.

Lu Fei and Luo Xin were already waiting for him outside the door.

Seeing Xiao Ming, the two of them bowed.

“How does it feel to live in the Jinwu Guard Camp of the Forbidden Army?” Xiao Ming asked Lu Fei with a smile.

This is Lu Fei’s first time coming to Chang’an, and it’s also his first time traveling so far away.

Before Lu Fei could say anything, Luo Xin burst out laughing, “Your Highness, you don’t know, but Lu Fei kept the knife under his pillow that night. I went to call him in the morning and almost ate the knife.”

Lu Fei snorted, Said: “It’s always better to be careful when going out. I’m doing this so that I can get on my horse and come to escort you at any time.”

“Then you’re still sleeping like this.”

The two began to bicker again.

Xiao Ming shook his head slightly, ignored the two of them, and looked at the officials on Suzaku Avenue.

Most of the officials of the Chongqing Kingdom walked to court, so early in the morning you would see officials wearing court uniforms walking to the palace in twos and threes.

The three of them were walking when a voice called “Luo Xin” suddenly came.

Xiao Ming turned around and saw a man wearing purple official robes walking towards the three of them.

Seeing this man, Luo Xin shouted excitedly, “Dad.” This man was Luo Quan.

Xiao Ming also knew Luo Quan. He smiled and said, “General Luo, long time no see.”

“See you, Your Highness.” Luo Quan first greeted Xiao Ming. When Xiao Ming went out just now, he saw three people. So I quickly walked a few steps forward to say hello.

When Lu Fei learned that the person in front of him was the famous Luo Quan, he looked excited. After Luo Quan saluted Xiao Ming, he said, “I’m Lu Fei, I’ve met the general.” After

greeting each other, Luo Quan smiled and said: “We have long heard that Colonel Lu Fei from Qingzhou is brave and unparalleled. When I saw him today, I could tell something about it just from his momentum.”

“General, that’s an award.” Lu Fei scratched his head and ears happily.

Luo Xin said dissatisfied: “Dad, why do you never say that

about me?” “Humph, what do you have to say? You are far behind Lu Fei. This is Qingzhou, you should learn more from Lu Fei. Luo Quan said sternly.

When Lu Fei heard this, he looked even more proud and gave Luo Xin a provocative look.

After briefly greeting Lu Fei, Luo Quan walked to Xiao Ming’s side and walked toward the palace together.

“Your Highness, this great victory in Cangzhou is really inspiring. Your Majesty will reward you based on your merits. Your Highness will be honored.” Luo Quan said as he walked.

Luo Quan was also the one Xiao Ming came to win over this time. He said bluntly: “I don’t care about rewards based on merit, they are just some yellow and white things. I just hope that this trip to Chang’an can be safe and not be made things difficult for me.

Luo Quan smiled bitterly, “His Highness thinks too simply. With such great achievements, how can no one make things difficult for him? Otherwise, His Highness will eclipse other princes, and many people will not be happy.”

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It seems that the general is right. “

I have already taken care of what happened in the court today,” Xiao Ming said meaningfully.

“His Highness left Chang’an when he was thirteen years old. He doesn’t know much about the officialdom of Chang’an. But after staying for a long time, the family will be cleared. But there is no need for Your Highness to worry. This time, the Emperor is facing His Highness. I will see you in the court when the time comes. It’s just that you don’t need to save face for those civil servants.”

Xiao Ming nodded, “Thank you, General, for reminding me.”

After saying this, Luo Quan looked around and whispered to Xiao Ming. Your Highness, what matters in this court today is not about rewards for merit, but about the weapons used by Your Highness in Cangzhou – artillery!”

Xiao Ming’s expression changed slightly. Ever since the war started in Cangzhou City, he knew that the artillery could not be concealed.

Although he did not mention artillery in the newspaper, judging from Luo Quan, the officialdom in Chang’an was already very aware of the power of artillery in this battle.

“The news in Chang’an City is really good. I didn’t expect to know about the artillery so quickly.” Xiao Ming said lightly.

Luo Quan smiled and said: “Your Highness, the news about this artillery is tightly sealed in Qingzhou, but Bei Shan will not hide it from Your Highness. Now in Shengdu, Bei Shan is looking for excuses for the failure of the Battle of Cangzhou. This artillery is his One of the reasons was that he said the artillery was unparalleled in power, spitting flames and sounding like thunder. Under the shells, the cavalrymen and horses were shattered, killing one person every ten steps, and leaving no trace behind for thousands of miles. “

“Hahaha…”

Luo Quan looked serious. Xiao Ming suddenly laughed.

Showing a puzzled look, Luo Quan asked: “Why is Your Highness laughing?”

Luo Xin interjected: “Dad, you don’t even think about it, is this possible? Killing one person in ten steps, leaving no trace in a thousand miles, this Bei Shan obviously wants to To shirk the blame, they are boasting about the power of the artillery. In fact, this artillery is similar to a fire cannon, but it has a longer range.”

“Really?” Luo Quan said in surprise.

Nowadays, in Chang’an officialdom, artillery is rumored to be magical, and many generals are looking forward to it. Many people immediately attribute the battle of Cangzhou to firearms such as artillery. It seems that as long as they have artillery, they can still kill the barbarians. It’s like a man flipping over on his back.

“It is indeed what Luo Xin said.” Xiao Ming said: “The general said so. It seems that the courtiers in the court today will definitely ask me to hand over the craftsmanship of the artillery.”

Luo Quan nodded. This time Not to mention the main peace faction, the main station faction also has the same idea.

The Chongqing Kingdom has been weak for decades. If the weakness between the Chongqing Kingdom and the barbarians can be changed because of artillery, they will naturally want to obtain the technology of this artillery.

After pondering for a while, Xiao Ming asked: “Does the general think so too?” Luo Quan

said: “No, I only want the Forbidden Army to get artillery. As for the other vassals, giving them artillery is tantamount to giving them one The sword that kills the royal family.”

(End of this chapter)