Steel Dynasty - Chapter 256

[Chapter 256 Tips]

The sun is gradually turning westward, and the pouring of the foundation is gradually coming to an end.

When all the concrete was poured into the floor beams, some craftsmen, following Xiao Ming’s orders, took iron rods and began to insert and pull them out of the floor beams.

In modern concrete construction, vibrators need to be vibrated after the concrete is poured. This is to avoid the formation of pores between the concrete materials. After the vibration, the concrete will become tight.

At this time, there is no such condition, so we can only use artificial and stupid methods.

“Xu Changgui, start backfilling in three days. When backfilling, remember to water it to solidify the soil.” Xiao Ming ordered a middle-aged craftsman at this time.

This man was a slave bought by Liang Dahai, and was later incorporated into this team. He used to do the work of a mason, so after Xiao Ming issued various orders, Xu Changgui understood quickly.

Thinking that he would organize these craftsmen into the construction camp in the future and be responsible for the construction of Qingzhou in the future, he felt that he had to cultivate a few people who knew the technology, so he always brought Xu Changgui with him for the past two days to teach.

Let him master various techniques in city wall construction.

“Yes, Your Highness.” Xu Changgui appeared cautious around Xiao Ming. He was a slave and knew that he was of low status. To be favored by Xiao Ming was already in vain.

So I have been studying hard these days. After all, if I can get the appreciation of King Qi, I might be able to get rid of my status as a slave in the future.

Just as he was talking, a burst of cheers suddenly sounded. Xiao Ming turned his head and saw a pair of cavalry moving towards this side. All of the cavalry were wearing silver armor.

“Your Highness, Niu Ben and Lu Fei should be back. It seems that the barbarians have begun to round them up.” Zhan Xingchang said.

Xiao Ming nodded, “This is called retreating when the enemy advances. The barbarians spent so much time searching, but we just pulled back and let them continue to search.”

Zhan Xingchang said with a bad smile: “When the barbarians find out that no one can be found, I’m afraid I’ll be very angry.”

The cavalry in the distance are getting closer and closer, and their faces can be seen clearly. This group of people is Lu Fei.

And the cavalry also drove thousands of horses.

“Your Highness, the general is back.” Lu Fei was dusty, and his armor was still stained with grass leaves, which showed the hard work of the past half month.

Xiao Ming patted his shoulder and said, “Yes, it’s good to come back. I’m worried that you won’t come back because you’re too fond of fighting.”

“The general will not dare, otherwise he will not be killed by the barbarians this time, but also be beheaded by His Highness.” Lu Fei said with a smile, and then he asked: “By the way, Your Highness, has Governor Niu come back?”

“Not yet.” Xiao Ming was a little worried.

Lu Fei was shocked when he heard this and said: “What’s wrong, when we came back we found a cavalry of 5,000 people rushing towards Cangzhou City. These cavalry must be to cut off our retreat. If we are just a little short of it, we will not be able to go smoothly.” Back.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Xin on the city wall suddenly shouted: “Your Highness, there are cavalry coming this way.”

Xiao Ming and the others immediately went up to the city wall and took the telescope, and he saw barbarians appearing in the distance. Cavalry, these barbarian cavalry stopped far away and did not attack, but just wandered outside the city.

“Your Highness, Lu Fei is right, these barbarian cavalry must have come to cut off our retreat.” Zhan Xingchang said.

“What should I do? Your Highness, Governor Niu, even the God of War, would not be able to defeat these cavalry with a thousand men.” Lu Fei was a little anxious.

Xiao Ming actually had a plan in mind, but he didn’t dare to reveal this trump card casually unless he had to. He said: “There is no other way but to open the cave.”

“Cave, yes, how could I forget this. “Lu Fei was suddenly overjoyed.

Last autumn, when the barbarian cavalry entered Cangzhou from a cave ten miles west of Cangzhou City, they were all captured and killed. Later, he was responsible for blocking the cave and ordered Chen Fu to send people to guard it.

During the last battle of Cangzhou, the barbarians did not make a fuss about this cave. It can be seen that the only one who knew the location of this cave at that time was that group of barbarians.

“Cave?” Zhan Xingchang looked confused.

Lu Fei said: “This cave is ten miles west of Cangzhou City, and the cave is very narrow. Only one person and one horse can pass through. Last year, I led people to block it.”

“Without further delay, you lead people now .”

Open the cave and receive General Niu Ben back. If this cave is not discovered by the barbarians, they will continue to harass through here in the future. If they are discovered, they will blow up the cave. This raid plan can be ended. Now the foundation has been poured, and the remaining Things will be much easier next time.”

“Yes.” Lu Fei nodded and immediately led the people to the cave.

Zhan Xingchang said at this time: “No wonder His Highness is so calm. It turns out that he had a plan.”

“This is also the last trump card. Before leaving, I gave Lu Fei and Niu Ben a piece of advice to help them reach a desperate situation. Open it again, Lu Fei didn’t use it, so he doesn’t know.”

Zhan Xingchang nodded and said, “I hope General Niu can open the bag and take a look.”

While the two were discussing, Niu Ben’s team could already see Cangzhou. The Qinling mountains and rivers on both sides of the city.

He still remembered that these two peaks were named when Xiao Wenxuan visited the Great Chongqing Kingdom.

“Captain, barbarian cavalry appeared outside Cangzhou City.”

At this time, the scouts who came forward came to report.

“The barbarians are not too stupid.” Niu Ben waved his hand, signaling the team to stop.

“What should I do?” asked a decisive captain.

Niu Ben’s eyes narrowed. When he was exiled to the mine, he had already looked down on life and death. This time he entered the grassland willingly. Now his only hope of living is to one day be able to drive out the barbarians and drink from the Tianshan Mountains.

“Hahaha, are you afraid of death?” Niu Ben suddenly laughed boldly at this time.

“Of course I’m not afraid!” the soldiers shouted in unison.

Niu Ben raised his binoculars and looked at the five thousand cavalry. These one thousand people could not break through this blockade no matter what.

He is not afraid of death, but these soldiers are still so young. When they enter the grassland this time, the proportion of generals in his team is very high. There are more than thirty captains in the team, and there are also veterans such as centurions.

It can be said that he led the elite of the elite. During these ten days, he has been teaching these generals how to hide on the grassland, how to find water sources, how to change formations during the attack, and how to avoid the pursuit of the barbarians.

It would be a pity if all these generals died. When he was in despair, he suddenly remembered the tips Xiao Ming gave him before leaving.

After hesitating for a moment, he took out his bag of tips.

Seeing the contents of the kit, Niu Ben smiled bitterly and shook his head.

“When we enter the Qinling Mountains, our Highness has already left a way out for us.” Niu Ben was shocked and pointed at the Qinling Mountains not far away.

(End of chapter)