Xu Changqing had prepared before, and when he left the camp gate, everyone got on the horse directly and galloped all the way south.

At this time, the main forces of the Ming army were all in the north, gathering and assembling in the north direction, and there were no people in the south direction at all, so that Xu Changqing and his party could ride their horses and whip on the streets of the city, and the speed was very fast.

To put it bluntly, although Hong Chengchou's prestige in Ningyuan City is not weak, his actual work is only to pacify the various armies and departments, which is extremely utilitarian and has a clear goal, and it is of no use to the people at all.

Even if it is already mid-ten or ten o'clock at this time, which common people are fools who want to come out to see off the army at such a time when there is a shortage of soldiers and horses, and engage in 'military and civilian fish and water conditions'?

I'm afraid that even the elite of Wu Sangui's 'Yiding Tuqi' told his wife and children before leaving, so stay at home honestly, and don't go out to find trouble.

…

Out of the south gate, the warm sea breeze blew on his face, smelling the most familiar wet and salty taste, Xu Changqing's whole person was more and more relaxed.

The army marched to the front line of Matsuyama Castle, and two or three days were almost enough.

At this time, the momentum of the Ming army had actually risen.

Xu Changqing's previous large-scale retribution is one thing, and the arrival of the Denglai fleet is a more critical core point.

Now there is a lot of cash ready at the north gate, and everyone and every department is going with them to encourage the morale of the army.

In the morning, Liu Lang told Xu Changqing that he had prepared more than 2,000 taels of silver for Xu Changqing to come to the labor army to inspire, but Xu Changqing directly refused.

Because there isn't that much time!

Moreover, Xu Changqing has abundant self-confidence, and the sons under his command do not need such a straightforward and vulgar way of separating cash to inspire the morale of the army!

Even if you have money now, the soldiers are not full of food and drink, and there is no guarantee of safety and future.

The current state should be much better than it was historically.

According to the analysis of the current situation, before 30 July, the main forces of the various departments will not have much problem reaching the Songshan front.

It is estimated that the forward department should be able to enter the forward position before July 31 and launch a real confrontation against the Qing army.

This also means that by August 1 at the latest, the Ming army and the Qing army are very likely to have a head-on fire!

Count today, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one, one.

Almost five days is enough time for Xu Changqing to finish the affairs of Shark Island and Hope Island and rush to the front line!

There is even some surplus.

Xu Changqing can't wait for the upcoming big war!

…

When I came to the Green Snake Forest, the sons and daughters who stayed here had already packed up, and the warships were all ready, but Xu Changqing was just about to get on the boat.

"Drive, drive!"

In the north direction, there was a sudden sound of a few horses galloping, bringing smoke and dust tumbling.

is the first person, dressed in bright silver armor, with a proud posture, who is not Wu Sanmei?

Zhao Zengjin, who waved his hand, took the sons and daughters on the boat first, and Xu Changqing hurriedly greeted him, "Third sister, you, why did you come with you?" ”

Wu Sanmei had stopped the horse at this time, and wanted to step forward but didn't dare to step forward, so she looked at Xu Changqing timidly and full of hope.

The few horses behind her were all young ladies about the same age as her.

"Xu, Brother Xu......"

Wu Sanmei wanted to say something, but as soon as she called out Xu Changqing's name, her pretty face turned red, and several young ladies behind her were also like red clouds, and they looked at Xu Changqing shyly and timidly, wanting to speak, but they couldn't express it.

Looking at the delicate appearance of Wu Sanmei and the other girls, Xu Changqing's somewhat depressed mood couldn't help but expand suddenly, stepped forward to help Wu Sanmei lead the horse, and said with a smile: "Did you come here to see me off?" ”

"Huh? Hmm..."

Wu Sanmei nodded subconsciously, but she was busy shaking her head, and her little face was almost red dripping blood.

Xu Changqing couldn't help but smile, and took advantage of the situation to grab Wu Sanmei's soft little hand that bullied the frost and snow, and said sincerely: "Third sister, thank you!" ”

Wu Sanmei's whole body was like an electric shock, her whole body was stiff, her pretty face was blood-red, and even her neck was red.

Smelling the seductive virgin fragrance on Wu Sanmei's body, and feeling her immature but extremely sincere expectation, Xu Changqing couldn't help but soften a lot in his heart, and said with a smile: "Third sister, go back!" At this time, the army is on the march, although the situation seems to be stable, but don't underestimate the ruthlessness of the Tartars, in case you meet the rangers, then Brother Xu will die a hundred times to atone for his sins, and he will definitely regret it for a lifetime. When this battle is over, let's drive away the Manchu Tartars, and Brother Xu will come to play with you again! ”

As he spoke, Xu Changqing pinched Wu Sanmei's jade hand vigorously, and no longer lingered, turned around and left.

"Brother Xu......"

Wu Sanmei still wanted to say something, but she never found the courage, and the crystal tears in her beautiful eyes were like beads, constantly gushing out.

Although the contact with Xu Changqing has been very short, and the real contact is only two today, Wu Sanmei is already very familiar with Xu Changqing's reputation, coupled with Li Youwei's 'foil', Wu Sanmei has long been very interested in Xu Changqing.

But what this delicate lady doesn't know is ~, once a woman is interested in a man, then~, it is likely to be a sinking label......

Especially a veteran like Xu Changqing......

Seeing that Xu Changqing had already boarded the boat and was waving to her on the deck, the tall figure was like a god facing the sea breeze, Wu Sanmei finally came back to her senses.

Busy waving his hand at Xu Changqing and said, "Brother Xu, come back alive, you must come back alive!!! The third sister is waiting for you! You, if you dare not come back, I ...... I'll wait for you for the rest of my life!! ”

The girl's delicate but tearing voice has been torn a lot by the sea breeze as it reaches Xu Changqing's side.

But Xu Changqing's powerful ear power still heard most of it clearly, and the whole person was stunned.

Xu Changqing didn't expect that this little girl would actually ...... So emotional......

But soon, Xu Changqing also came back to his senses, full of pride in his chest and abdomen!

waved vigorously at Wu Sanmei and said, "Third sister, wait for me!! I, Xu Changqing, will do what I say and will do what I do! Wait until I come back and marry you!! ”

"Hmmm! Brother Xu, I'm waiting for you!! ”

At this time, Wu Sanmei had already chased to the beach on horseback, her pretty face was full of tears, and she waved desperately at Xu Changqing.

The blue sea, the scorching sun, the snow-white sand, the red army. Outfit, bright silver armor, that handsome red-maned horse......

At this moment, heaven and earth seemed to be frozen......

…

Compared with bamboo rafts, the standard warship is completely the difference between a three-wheeled bicycle and a Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Xu Changqing's warship is the best of these warships, not only is it fully equipped, but the decoration is also quite good.

Xu Changqing can not only enjoy the open view of the captain's cabin, but also a spacious bedroom and a reception room.

Other kitchens, maid's rooms, including several guest rooms, are also available.

The ship had four floors, including the bilge.

However, the top layer is not actually a layer, at most half a layer, which is used by navigators, sailmen, and some armor soldiers to defend against enemy shelling, ballistas, and other defenses.

This makes the safety of Xu Changqing's cabin on this floor also have a great guarantee.

It's definitely a shotgun swap and a complete entry into another new world!

At this time, there were only seventy or eighty sailors on the ship, and Xu Changqing had a completely exclusive cabin.

It is countless times more magnificent than the ordinary specifications of luxury yachts in later generations.

It's a pity that this is far from the time for pleasure, Xu Changqing quickly calmed down and began to sort out his thoughts and plan for this big battle!

…

Not only is the warship comfortable and comfortable, but the speed is incomparable to that of a bamboo raft.

Soon, Xu Changqing and his entourage arrived at Shark Island, and they heard the 'crackling' sound from the island from a distance.

It was Zhang Jiuye and others who worked overtime to experiment with the bamboo tube flowering bomb!

At this time, the vast majority of the people on the island moved to Hope Island, leaving only some fishing sons and grenades. The strong woman who played the bullet, and Li Zhu, the manpower who built the catapult, and some people who had to stay behind in the business, were less than five hundred.

Seeing Xu Changqing's boat coming, Zhang Jiuye and Li Zhu hurriedly brought people to greet them, Zhang Jiuye knelt down with tears in his eyes and said: "General, fortunately, I am not dishonored, please come and test the results!" ”

Seeing that Zhang Jiuye and the others had lost a lot of weight in a few days, and they were so excited at this time, Xu Changqing's heart was also settled, this thing must have been done.

Hurriedly smiled and helped Zhang Jiuye up: "Jiuye, you are old, what do I have to worry about, go, let's go and see the results!" ”

"General, please!"

Soon, the group came to the beach not far away, and under several large sheds here, hundreds of bamboo tube-type flowering bombs had been prepared.

Zhang Jiuye immediately ordered his eldest son to take a few for Xu Changqing to watch, and asked several sons and apprentices to prepare to start the experiment.

These bamboo tube-type flowering bombs developed by Zhang Jiuye and others are similar to what Xu Changqing imagined.

The inside of the bamboo tube is sealed with oiled paper, oilcloth, etc., and the gunpowder and sand, iron and gravel fragments are sealed, and the fuse is drawn from below.

The fuse must be about twenty or thirty centimeters long, and the outermost end is very thin, but the higher it goes, the thicker it becomes, and when it reaches the part under the bamboo tube that leads out the letter, it is almost as thick as a little finger.

The whole principle is very scientific, and the feel is not bad.

It's Xu Changqing, and he can't find fault for a while.

But this thing is a militaristic weapon, and it must not only look at the appearance, and Xu Changqing understands that there are several difficulties that are not too easy to solve, and it is still necessary to look at the 'curative effect' first.

After a closer inspection, Xu Changqing asked Zhang Jiuye's people to start the experiment.

Zhang Jiuye's sons and apprentices who were experimenting had already been prepared, and they were busy arranging them in order.

When Xu Changqing and his party retreated to a very solid shed with sand and soil walls, his eldest son took the lead in taking out the flint, ignited the fire fold, and then skillfully lit the seal letter.

"Snort!"

Instantly, the fuse was burned, and at first it was a little slower, but after burning the flammable paper leaves at the front, it quickly rose up and made a nervous sound.

Zhang Jiuye's eldest son obviously had experience and was not in a hurry, until the fuse burned to the middle of the section, then he picked up his arm, threw it towards the beach, and fell to the ground at once, holding his head.

But this bamboo tube grenade. The bullet did not detonate in the air, but flew more than 20 meters and fell to the ground fiercely, at this time the fuse firepower was already very large, and it was not killed.

After a while, it had already hit the inside of the bamboo tube.

"Boom!"

In the next moment, the bamboo tube suddenly burst violently, flying sand splashed, and black smoke rose, a bit like a failure in the fireworks and firecrackers in later generations, turning the originally snow-white sand beach into ashes, and many particles flew to the shed on Xu Changqing's side.

Fortunately, everyone is prepared, and the shed is wrapped tightly enough, and there is no problem.

After all, this thing is full of materials, and there are almost six or seven catties of gunpowder in a bamboo tube, which is much more fierce than the fireworks and firecrackers of later generations.

"Snort!"

At this time, the other person ignited the fuse again and made the same action.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

After a while, more than a dozen bamboo tubes were all detonated, although it was a bit dirty and slag, the effect was quite gratifying, and the mute fire rate was also good, only three of the dozen did not explode.

Even if this did not achieve the effect in Xu Changqing's mind, it was very different.

After all, it is just starting, and the conditions are limited in all aspects, and it is impossible to expect Zhang Jiuye and them to reach the scale of our army in later generations.

It must be known that even in our army in later generations, when practicing this most traditional subject, there are often accidents.

"Ninth Master, not bad, very good! Reward! Come on, prepare twenty taels of silver for the ninth master! ”

"Yes!"

Zhao Zengjin hurriedly beckoned someone to bring the silver.

"General Xie's reward, General Xie's reward......"

Zhang Jiuye suddenly knelt on the ground, as if he had unloaded a thousand catties of boulder all of a sudden, and kowtowed desperately to Xu Changqing with relief.

Gently calmed Zhang Jiuye's emotions, Xu Changqing and Zhang Jiuye came to the explosion site to check the effect, looking at the bamboo tubes that were blown apart, Xu Changqing smiled and said: "Jiuye, there is still something I want to ask you here." How did you get the bamboo tube to explode like this? ”