Chapter 460: The king is making trouble and has treasures to offer
Chapter 460: The king is making trouble and has treasures to offer
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Before Liu Hanshao left, he issued one military order and two edicts in a row. The military order was simple and clear, and it was to ask Pang De Pang Lingming to temporarily take the post of commander of the Second Division. The first edict was to ask the Prosecutor's Department and the General Police Department to jointly investigate the theft of the national seal, while the second edict was sent to Liu Biao, Mu of Jingzhou, saying that the prince was greedy for playing and truant and left Beijing without permission, and asked Liu Biao to meet him and escort him back to Beijing immediately. At the same time, there were also two secret orders sent to Wen Ping and Wang respectively, informing them of the details of the matter, and asking them to secretly reorganize their troops and guard themselves.
In this case, Liu Hanshao naturally couldn't go to Liangzhou anymore, in fact, he took Yanyun guards back to Beijing early the next morning. Before leaving, Liu Hanshao instructed Huang Shao and Zhao Yun to stabilize and merge the state, prepare for materials and soldiers, and don't worry about other things, but he told Zhao Yun that he must pay close attention to the movements of the Xianbei people in the north and not relax. Because, if Liu Xie openly established a dynasty in the south and proclaimed himself emperor, and the two sides started to fight, maybe the Xianbei people would also take the opportunity to make trouble.
Returning to Beijing urgently, Liu Hanshao was worried about the bumpy and hard road, and wanted Yun Liuniu to slow down later, but according to Yun Liuniu's temper, how could he be left behind and walk slowly? insisted on going with Liu Hanshao, Liu Hanshao saw that she was stubborn, so he complied with her wishes, but because he was in a hurry, he didn't send anyone to inform Cai Yan.
Later, Cai Yan got the news and secretly complained, "Why can't you say it again?" Say it again, and I'll follow you home. However, when she hurried over and saw the dust and smoke raised by the distant army, she suddenly remembered the scene in Chang'an, maybe she would not be able to catch up with his footsteps in her life.
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Originally, Wang Naohao and Du Yi came to Beidi County early, waiting to greet Liu Hanshao, but after receiving the secret order, they immediately returned to Jincheng, because the current Liangzhou Prefecture is in Jincheng, and it is no longer Hanyang Ji County.
I almost saw the boss, and Wang Naohao and Du Ji were still discussing it before, and this time I saw His Majesty no matter what, I had to touch some benefits. If nothing else, at least we have to get a few more cement factories in Liangzhou, and connect Qingtian Avenue as soon as possible, right? Now Jincheng is the seat of state governance, but across the big river, it is inconvenient to travel between the two banks, shouldn't we also build a bridge here? Our Liangzhou horses are much bigger than their Liangzhou horses, but let Lu Fengxian's deflated calf wander over to show off if he is fine, is it possible that our Second Army can also get a heavy cavalry brigade?
Of course, if you want things and benefits, you have to sell them anyway, and some rely on them to succeed, but the king will not give them in vain, because people have treasures to give!
In Pingjing, when inspecting various departments, Wang Naohao found that some people in Jiuquan County would use a kind of "stone paint" that came out of the ground to make fires for cooking and lighting lamps. But when this kind of stone paint burns, there is a lot of black smoke, and it is also very choking, so only the poorest and weakest people will use it, because if the conditions are better, or if they have the strength to go up the mountain and cut wood, they will not use it.
Influenced by Liu Hanshao, Ma Jun saw something and always thought about how to make it roll first, and Wang Naohao is now also the leader of an army, and the first thing he thought of when he saw something was whether it could be used to fight.
The stone paint thing looks black and slimy, and it is indeed a bit disgusting, but it is not easy to extinguish after it is lit, and the smoke and choking smell released when it burns have also become advantages in Wang Naohao's opinion. If nothing else, if this thing is put in a jar and thrown with a trebuchet after being lit, the enemy will have to cry on the spot! If you can't smash it, you can choke to death, if you can't kill it, you can smoke it to death, if you can't burn it, it can still disgust the enemy to death, right?
Great stuff!
These disgusting things are definitely good stuff!
Therefore, Wang Chaohao immediately ordered people to trace the source along the muddy river flowing with stone paint, found the location of the spring gushing stone paint, and secretly controlled it. And, relying on the knowledge he had learned in the Beibi school, Wang Haohao boldly carried out various experiments on the stone paint, but in the end, because he was inspired by Liu Hanshao's cooking of dung water in the Beibi Mountains, like distilling alcohol, the thin oil with black and yellow color was extracted from the stone paint. This kind of thin oil is not only easier to ignite, but also the fire after burning is more violent, so Wang Naohao named it: fierce fire oil!
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In the past, the trebuchet of the crossbow master could also throw fireballs, but those fireballs were mainly made of rattan wattles, which were filled with firewood and grass, and only a small amount of oil was used to support combustion, in fact, to put it bluntly, the deterrent effect of fireballs was far greater than the actual killing effect. However, if the amount of fierce fire oil increases in the future, it can be used as the main fuel, and its power is not comparable to that of a fireball. Not to mention, if you put this thing in a jar and throw it out, it will immediately turn into a wall of fire and a sea of fire, blocking the enemy and killing and injuring the enemy.
With the treasure of fierce fire oil, Wang Naohao and Du Yi's plan to touch the benefits will become logical. If you want to extract fierce fire oil, you have to build a workshop and factory in Jiuquan, right? If you want to quickly and massively transport the fierce fire oil to the capital division, you have to build bridges and pave roads, right? Such a powerful secret weapon must be strengthened, right? Isn't it too much to get a heavy cavalry brigade?
However, Wang Haohao finally held back such a big move, seeing that the "emperor brother" and the wronged boss were about to come to Liangzhou to make welfare, but he walked to Shuofang, turned around and went back, which made Wang Haohao that little heart, just like a cat's paw scratching out a bloody edge, hugging Du Ji and wanting to cry.
However, to be serious, such a big thing happened in Luoyang, it would be strange if Wang was not worried about Liu Hanshao. After all, he was kicked by this brother when he was a child, although he didn't worship together like Zhao Lao Er and Wen Lao San, but this brother is his own principal, his own boss, and his own ...... Close relatives!
On the way back to Jincheng from the north, Wang Naohao had already thought about it, this time he had to go back to Beijing if he said anything, not to mention that he was like the deputy captain back then, shouting at Han Shao to get up in the middle of the night to pee, even if he was pestled by Han Shao's side like Wen Laosan, he had to go back.
Of course, on the other hand, even a horse thief is rare in Liangzhou now, and Wang Haohao knows that there is very likely to be war in the east, and that extremely restless little heart always encourages him to go and join in.
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Back in Jincheng, Wang Chaohao immediately summoned Cheng Gongying, Niu Kang, Yan Xing and other major generals of the Second Army, made an internal report on the matter of Luoyang, and then said his decision to return to Luoyang.
Cheng Gongying, who was old and serious, immediately objected: "Commander, the situation in Luoyang is unclear at this time, you are the chief general of the first army, and you have entered Beijing without an edict, in case you are attacked and said that you are complicit in the rebellion, how will you defend yourself?" ”
"Lao Cheng, I have already decided on this matter, you don't need to persuade again. I went back to Luoyang at this time, just to return to the principal, whether it is a reward or a punishment, whether it is used or killed, it is all up to him! ”
I usually can't see that this army commander Wang, who is giggling and laughing, likes to engage in nonsense and doesn't have the right score, still has such a righteous time. Cheng Gongying didn't say anything more, but Niu Kang, Yan Xing, and Sun Ce all shouted that they wanted to fight back to Luoyang with Wang Chao.
"Shut up!"
Wang roared, and then said earnestly: "Lao Cheng, although Chen Ran is the deputy commander of our Second Army, others are in Hanzhong, and it is inconvenient to travel back and forth, and they have to watch Yizhou's actions. So this time, my brother will hand over the back of the ass to you, and you will preside over the overall situation and strengthen your vigilance. In extraordinary times, if you are restless in the horns of any mountain, don't be soft. Also, in case the Kwantung region really fights, our Second Army will not dare to brag about anything else, good soldiers and good horses are no worse than others, you must always be ready to support. ”
Cheng Gongying nodded again and again: "Don't worry, commander, Ying knows what to do." ”
Instead, Wang Naoyu said to Niu Kang and Yan Xing: "When my brother is not at home, you all be obedient." If anyone dares to put on old qualifications, play petty, and don't know how to focus on the overall situation, my brother promises to be the first to kick his face when he comes back! ”
This can't blame the king for making trouble and scaring them, usually Niu Dare thinks that he has been following the army commander for a long time, and Yan Xing thinks that he is smart and young and handsome, so neither of them is convinced of anyone, even with the fifth and sixth divisions, killing the enemy and suppressing bandits, and being trained as soldiers, they have to compete with each other everywhere. Usually, the king is very happy to make trouble, and they can compare with each other, and they can also improve the combat strength of the troops, but if they don't know how to unite at the critical moment, they won't be able to get on the stage.
Niu Dare and Yan Xing looked at each other, and after confirming their eyes, they all reluctantly responded "yes", but Han Dan asked another question.
"Commander, do we need to close the pass after you leave?"
For Liangzhou, the most important ones are Yangguan and Yumen Pass, Han Dan is afraid that the Ma family father and son in Xinzhou will also have changes, but Ma Teng is now the real old man of Wang Chao, so Han Dan tactfully reminded him.
"No, I don't. The cotton produced in Xinzhou this year is about to be shipped to Guannai, if it can't be sold at a good price, won't it make His Majesty lose his trust in Xinzhou? That would hinder His Majesty's strategic plans for the new state. Merchants can pass as usual, as long as the brothers guarding the customs are strictly inspected. ”
Han Dan retreated, but Sun Ce jumped forward and said, "Commander, I have to go back to Luoyang with you, I am your guard......"
It's a pity that before Sun Ce finished speaking, he was kicked by Wang Nao.
"When my brother returns to Luoyang, he may get to the gate of the city, and his head will be cut off. Are you going to die? Brother has a wife, it's not uncommon for you to be martyred! You protect me well at home as the chief of staff, if he dares to lose a single hair, my brother will cut off your head when he comes back! ”
Okay, Cheng Gongying has long given up treatment for being changed to "Cheng", but you are also the leader of an army, what is hairy, can't you make a better word? Therefore, no matter how wise Cheng Gong was, he couldn't figure out whether he should be moved for a while first, or kick the king to make trouble first.