Steel Dynasty - Chapter 544

[Chapter 544 Soldiers go to war]

PS: Three chapters today, updated tomorrow,

June 27th.

The weather in Qingzhou is gradually getting hotter, but under the scorching sun, the transportation team affiliated with the Qingzhou Army is still busy.

Today, the transport team received an order from Niuben and transported flintlock guns and ammunition from the military workshop to Yizhou. This batch of arms was prepared for the attack on Pengzhou City.

Following the transport team were thirty-six field guns. Sixteen of these field guns were six-pound field guns and twenty were siege field guns. Dragging by horses, the artillerymen followed the guns southward. go.

On the Qingzhou Pier, three Galen warships also set sail southward at this time, and the war against Pengzhou City was in full swing.

“It’s been more than a month, and we’re finally ready to take action.”

Lu Fei stood at the bow of the ship with a happy expression. He had been training during this period, and the days were boring. Now that the war has begun, he finally regained his energy.

Luo Xin did not go with the artillery this time, but was also planning to go south with Galen’s ship. He said, “If Pengzhou City is captured this time, who do you think His Highness will hand over the military affairs of Pengzhou City?”

“What? You? What are your thoughts?” Lu Fei glanced sideways at Luo Xin.

Rolling his eyes, Luo Xin said: “Hey, I knew you had this idea. Don’t worry, I won’t argue with you. The land we will build in the future will be huge.”

“You can’t compete with me, Your Highness .

As you said, I will be appointed as the governor of Pengzhou this time after the victory of Pengzhou City. Hehe, I have been with His Highness for so long and I am finally going to be promoted.” Lu Fei was very emotional.

In the past three years, he has made many meritorious deeds and committed many crimes. He has been a school captain through ups and downs.

Originally, he didn’t think about these things, but after the Chang’an Rebellion, every general of the Qingzhou Army had something in mind.

Now, although Xiao Ming has not proclaimed himself emperor, he is already the emperor in their hearts. The only thing he lacks is the real power to unify the Chongqing Kingdom.

Therefore, they are clamoring for war one by one. This expansion of territory is a great achievement. In the future, they will definitely be rewarded based on their merits and their names will last forever.

This time he led the army to attack Pengzhou City, which made many military generals envious. They all stared at his command with red eyes.

“Hmph, now that you are proud, I will ask you to beg me during the war.” Luo Xin raised his eyebrows.

Lu Fei immediately grinned when he heard this, and said: “Luo Xin, we have been together for two years, and you can’t hold us back this time.”

Just after he finished speaking, Lu Fei suddenly saw someone walking towards him out of the corner of his eye. He turned around, but it was Xiao Ming who boarded the boat.

“Your Highness, are you going to Yizhou too?”

Lu Fei and Luo Xin walked towards Xiao Ming, somewhat excited in their words.

“Yes, I am worried that you may cause trouble on the battlefield, so I am going to supervise it personally.” Xiao Ming said seemingly unintentionally.

Lu Fei said aggrievedly, “Your Highness, you are still worried about the general.”

Xiao Ming laughed at this time, and he said: “I am just joking. Governor Niu told me that you will not be able to lead the army alone now.” There is a problem. This battle in Pengzhou is very important. I have come here specifically to see you and boost the morale of the soldiers.”

Lu Fei breathed a sigh of relief and said to Xiao Ming: “Your Highness, you can rest assured, we can’t win Pengzhou. Cheng Mo will raise his head to see you. “

“Your head is too big. I don’t want to use it as a chamber pot, so you can keep it for yourself.” Xiao Ming glared at Lu Fei and said this. Give him the mantra.

Luo Hong and other soldiers from the firearms battalion were following Lu Fei this time. The three warships were filled to the brim with these soldiers.

Originally, Xiao Ming wanted to go to Yizhou to supervise the battle, but the information sent by Li San in the past two days was a bit complicated, and he needed to discuss it with Fiji and others.

Xiao Ming boarded the battleship, which made the soldiers look excited. Never before had a vassal king personally come to see him off during a war.

These soldiers from Chang’an had only heard that Xiao Ming was very friendly, but now it turned out to be so when they saw him.

After talking to Lu Fei for a few words, Xiao Ming ignored him and boarded three battleships one after another to greet the soldiers. Xiao Ming’s actions made the soldiers more motivated.

“Sirs, on the day Pengzhou City is defeated, I will go back and personally serve a celebration wine for you soldiers.” Facing a group of ordinary and lovely soldiers, Xiao Ming said loudly.

“My glory is loyalty!” Qingzhou Army soldiers immediately shouted.

Luo Hong was stunned for a moment, and he also shouted: “My glory is loyalty!”

Looking at the soldiers with high morale, Xiao Ming nodded with satisfaction, and he said to Lu Fei: “Let’s go.”

“Yes, Your Highness. “Lu Fei responded.

After getting off the boat, Xiao Ming watched the three warships set sail from the dock and gradually disappeared at the end of the river.

At this time, the figure of Fiji appeared behind Xiao Ming. He also glanced at the distant warship and said, “Your Highness, King Chu’s envoy said that King Chu is willing to form an alliance with us and divide the country equally in the future. I wonder what your Highness wants?”

The reason why Xiao Ming did not go to Yizhou this time was because of the envoy from the King of Chu. After he and the King of Wei completely broke up, I don’t know if the King of Chu got the news or if I had a plan. In the early morning of this morning, a Chu land The messenger has arrived.

At that time, he was working with Song Changping in the military workshop to deliver the produced flintlocks to the Qingzhou Army. After learning the news, he asked Fiji to contact the King of Chu’s envoy first.

“What do you think of Fei Zhongshu?” Xiao Ming asked.

“Your Highness, the old minister said something to make His Highness unhappy. For the past month, the old minister has been handling the government affairs of the feudal country with Pang Yukun. In the old minister’s opinion, even with the advantages of muskets and artillery, His Highness cannot dominate the country alone.” Fiji said.

After a pause, he continued: “From the account books, just steel, muskets, artillery, ammunition, and gunpowder cost the government a huge amount. If they are not replenished in time, I am afraid that in the future, soldiers will encounter the dilemma of having guns but no projectiles. , and the reason for all this is that the world is in chaos, the trade routes are cut off, and all kinds of supplies in Dayu cannot reach Qingzhou. If things continue like this, how will your Highness be able to unify the north? Your Highness, don’t forget the barbarians on the grassland, they are always watching. “Your Highness.”

Fiji’s meaning is already very clear. He is not surprised at all when King Chu sends an envoy this time, because more than half of the artillery in the artillery trade between him and King Chu has not been delivered. If he turns his back on this, King Chu will definitely cry to death. The heart is there.

“Do you mean to continue the trade relationship with King Chu?” Xiao Ming asked.

“Your Highness, those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters. If Your Highness wants to acquire the northern kingdom, you must cooperate with the King of Chu. In this way, both grain, grass and ore will have a source, and His Highness’s goods will also have a place to sell, no “

Xiao Ming nodded, and he had to say that Fiji’s words were in line with his wishes. He really needed a stable place to sell goods, otherwise Qingzhou’s industry would be over.

(End of chapter)