In the early morning of the next day, Qin Mubai did not appear on the large school field in the backyard of the Governor's Mansion, but left Lanzhou at dawn with a team of iron armor.

It made Princess Gaoyang carefully lie on the ladder and peep for a long time, but she didn't see Qin Mubai's figure, and she was so cold that she sniffed, and finally scolded angrily for a while.

Qin Mubai came to his secret military base, in the Iron Valley.

After this period of operation and management, the appearance of "Iron Valley" has been completely renewed. In the past, the ravines and ravines where the mountains were poor and the water were poor have now been built one by one, and a flat plain has been opened up for school yards, flower beds and lawns for sheep grazing have been tidied up, and even a pond has been opened to attract green springs from the mountains to pour into it and raise some fish.

Although it is not said that the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, the living environment has obviously improved a lot. This is nothing more than proof that there is money to do things, and there is power in numbers.

A row of warehouses is heavily guarded, and idlers are not to approach. Inside, there are forty red-coated cannons and countless gunpowder shells. The 200 artillery men sent earlier were also almost trained and ready to go. Now, Qin Shi and Tu Youhai are already designing according to Qin Mubai's drawings and studying the "land mine". If this guy can toss it out, it will undoubtedly be a huge achievement. The group of orphan apprentices who were originally left with no food and clothing, most of them were begging on the streets, but now they have food and clothing, and they have hope for the future.

Qin Mubai led people to take away the thirty cannons, and also took away the two hundred artillerymen.

In the first battle of Dafeichuan, they will have to play a decisive role!

However, before the cannon was officially revealed, it could only hide in a large wooden box and be dragged out of the mountains by an ox cart. Due to the rugged mountain roads and the lack of proximity, Qin Mubai could be regarded as having exhausted all his efforts, and only transported them to Lanzhou City after dark the next day and hid them in the Governor's Mansion.

Qin Shubao visited the cannon and said in surprise: "San Lang, what can you do with such a divine object?" ”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Dad, this is the 'red-clothed cannon' that His Majesty the Emperor has secretly decreed to allow me to make. I once demonstrated it to His Majesty in the barren mountains of the North Garden of Daming Palace. As soon as the cannon was fired, the jade was burned within a radius of one zhang of the target, and all the people and horses were shattered. ”

"Oh, you're using it to attack Dafeichuan, right?" Qin Shubao suddenly realized, "Is it really so magical? Try to show the old man. ”

"Farewell, Dad." Qin Mubai said with a smile, "In Lanzhou City, there is no place to try. As soon as the cannon bombarded out, the sky collapsed, the wall collapsed, and I was afraid that the soldiers and civilians of Lanzhou would panic. ”

Qin Shubao had no choice but to give up, and then visited curiously for a while, and questioned: "However, this thing is extremely bulky, and it must be quite difficult to carry. I see you're all hauling in ox carts, how can this be played? At the speed of an ox cart, if you walk from here to Dafeichuan, then I'm afraid your father and I will already die of old age. ”

"Haha, it won't!" Qin Mubai said with a smile, "It's only because of the rugged mountain road that I have no choice but to use the ox cart." In places like the plains and wilderness, it is possible to change to a lightly armed carriage to be towed, at least no slower than a foot march. However, this is indeed one of its major flaws, and the rest is extremely heavy and heavy, so it is difficult to carry. Moreover, they are also afraid of rain. First, the barrel is easy to rust, and secondly, it is more difficult to carry in the mud on rainy days, and the most feared thing is that the lead ammunition will break if it gets wet. ”

"Well, there are disadvantages and advantages in everything." Qin Shubao nodded and said, "Such a behemoth is most suitable for guarding the stronghold to wait for work, or advancing step by step, first using infantry to gain time and space, and then using them to deal a devastating blow to the enemy." ”

"Father is handsome and wise." Qin Mubai raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "Now that your old man understands, why did I formulate a ten-sided ambush strategy?" ”

Qin Shubao smiled and nodded, looked at the swarthy barrel in front of him with interest, and said, "I just don't know, how powerful is this thing?" There are 60,000 troops in Tibet, how many can be killed? ”

"The number of enemies killed is not the point, the most important thing is to shock the enemy's courage." Qin Mubai said, "An important reason why the Tibetans are not brave and good at fighting is because they are strong and savage. Barbarism means ignorance and ignorance. In the face of such a blow, they may wonder what kind of heavenly power has descended to help our Tang army. Dozens of cannons went down, the ground was shattered, the ground was a big pit, the smoke of gunpowder was billowing and the flames were raging, had they ever seen such a formation, had they fought such a battle? ”

Qin Shubao's face couldn't help but change: "I'm afraid...... When faced with such a scene, the father will also be afraid. A person, no matter how strong his martial arts are, no matter how brave and fearless he is, he can't resist the might of heaven and earth! ”

"That's right." Qin Mubai smiled slightly, and said confidently, "Tomorrow, the child will let Xue Rengui lead the elite of Yifu to ride first, go to Shancheng to meet Xue Wanjun, and deploy and implement the first half of the strategy first." I estimate that as long as there is no such big fork as last time, it should be possible to successfully strangle the Tubo people on the shore of Qinghai Lake in Dafeichuan. When the time comes, it will be my turn. ”

"Good! As a father, let's wait and see if this red-clothed cannon is really as powerful as you boast! Qin Shubao's face became more serious, and said, "San Lang, war is not child's play, you must win the battle, but don't be overly optimistic and take risks." ”

"yes, I see."

In the early morning of the next day, Qin Mubai sent troops in the middle of the army and swore to go on the expedition. Xue Rengui commanded more than 2,000 elite cavalry under his command, with clear armor and strict banners. The father and son of the Qin family are standing on the platform of the generals, which is particularly eye-catching.

Princess Gaoyang snorted and snickered: "I didn't climb in vain today, I saw it!" It seems that I still have to go on the expedition, so serious and formal! - Hey, Mu Bai won't go on the expedition too, right? I seem to have seen Xue Rengui take the flag he gave! ”

"Princess, can you talk alone?" The handmaid at the bottom of the ladder laughed.

"Begging for a beating!" Princess Gaoyang scolded, and said, "Quickly call a sergeant to the Governor's Mansion to see if Mu Bai is also going to go on the expedition?" ”

"Yes."

Xue Rengui led the army out of the camp, and more than 2,000 horsemen went into battle neatly and lightly, and soon left the school field. Fortunately, Qin Mubai still stayed on the platform, and Princess Gaoyang was secretly happy.

At this time, several more cavalrymen ran towards her, and she hurriedly shrank her head and climbed down the ladder, and said with a smug smile: "Now I'll hide quickly, don't be shot by someone with an arrow!" ”

After sending Xue Rengui away, Qin Mubai came to the baggage camp of the Daxiao Field and inspected the batch of cannons and shells for the last time. At the same time, a large number of craftsmen are also stepping up the transformation of the vehicles that haul cannons according to Qin Mubai's requirements. Previously, the cars in Tiegu were only shoddy carriages, which were only suitable for mountain transportation. If it were to be officially used for marching campaigns, it was obviously too cumbersome and inconvenient.

It will take at least two days to do this. Once completed, it was time for Qin Mubai to leave. It is estimated that by the time he arrives at Dafeichuan, the battle of the ambush on all sides should also come to an end, and the artillery will just come in handy. The timing is quite tight.

At this time, the hundred cavalry officers who were sent to the princess to be in charge of the escort ran to the baggage camp to find Qin Mubai, saying that the princess had sent him to ask if he was also going on an expedition?

Qin Mubai thought about it, he was going to leave Lanzhou in two days, and he didn't know when he would come back, so he should go and talk to her.

So, he went straight to Xingyuan himself.

Princess Gaoyang was overjoyed when she saw Qin Mubai coming. In order to avoid making him "frightened", she also deliberately drove the four maids away, and sat alone with Qin Mubai to drink tea.

"Mu Bai, why did you have to leave just now that I came?" Hearing Qin Mubai say that he was going to leave Lanzhou for a while, Princess Gaoyang's mood suddenly became a lot worse.

"No way, after all, I'm here to lead troops to fight, not for leisure." Qin Mubai said, "You are also quite coincidental, there is a big battle to be fought at this time, and I have to have it." ”

"Why?" Princess Gaoyang was not happy, and said angrily, "In addition to you, aren't there many generals like Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche?" They are all high-ranking officials and nobles, they eat more than you, and they can't get along with you arrogantly. Why don't you let them go to war? ”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, "Ling'er, that's not how the account is calculated. The public is public, the private is private, and one yard is one yard. This big battle is related to the situation of the entire Helong and the future of Lanzhou. Xue Wanjun? Indeed, this time it was him in charge. ”

"Why!" Princess Gao Yang was even more unhappy, "You are a colt, why do you still want to serve under him?" ”

"Haha!" Qin Mubai was amused, "Why do you have an opinion?" ”

"I just have an opinion!" Princess Gaoyang pursed her lips and said angrily, "Either don't let you go on the expedition, or you will be the boss!" This is an expedition, and you are asked to be a subordinate to Xue Wanjun. I know his virtue, the credit for winning the battle belongs to himself, and the responsibility for losing is passed on to his subordinates - ah, he has been squeezed out by him like this! ”

"You know a lot of stuff." Qin Mubai shook his head and smiled, "But this time, it's impossible." ”

"Why?" Princess Gao Yang asked curiously.

"Because...... It's a matter of military secrets, and I can't tell you. Qin Mubai smiled.

"Don't say yes?" Princess Gaoyang's eyes flickered, "I'll go to Yiguo Gong and tell him, you bully me and insult me!" ”

"Go! Time has passed, and this trick is now outdated and doesn't work. Qin Mubai smiled indifferently, "My father wishes you would give me a son now." ”

"Huh...... Don't be ashamed! Princess Gao Yang scolded, but her face turned red.

"Strange, why didn't you see your four handmaidens today?" Qin Mubai pretended to be curious and looked around.

"Why, do you miss them?" Princess Gaoyang said sourly.

"Don't say it, it's really a little bit." Qin Mubai smiled evilly, "No matter how you say it...... One night husband and wife for 100 days! ”

"I want to go back to Chang'an!" Princess Gao Yang shouted angrily.

"Don't worry, when the battle is over, I'll go back with you. We're going to have a big wedding, right? Qin Mubai smiled heartlessly.

"Qin-Mu-Bai!" Princess Gao Yang was furious, and jumped up with her teeth and claws, "I'll fight with you!" ”

"Haha!" Qin Mubai laughed and scuffled with her on the couch. Taking advantage of the situation, he took Princess Gaoyang into his arms and pressed him down.

The Italian beauty who was close at hand, with her eyes showing her face but smiling, Qin Mubai couldn't help but be overjoyed and kissed her on the red lips.

"I studied for so long last time, what kind of virtue did you have?"

"Don't do something like that, shame on people!" Princess Gaoyang blushed with shame and turned her face away. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, obviously snickering.

"Oh, then I'll have to go find them." Qin Mubai was about to get up.

"You dare!!" Princess Gaoyang was so anxious that she hooked Qin Mubai's neck with both arms, and the two jade legs were extremely unladylike to hook Qin Mubai's knees, hanging on him like an otter.

"Heh, how can you have such a domineering daughter-in-law?" Qin Mubai said angrily, "If you don't have a room with me, you won't allow others to spend candles with me?" ”

"No, no, just don't!" Princess Gaoyang shook her head triumphantly, "Wait for my sunflower to pass...... Yikes! ”

Said it leaked!

Qin Mubai laughed loudly, annoyed that Princess Gaoyang sharpened her silver teeth, and had the urge to bite him.