Looking at the thunderbolt car that drove off the train, Du Zhongxiao's eyes straightened. At this time, the Khitan army was about to be annihilated, how did you transport this thing? In addition to showing off national strength, is this thing of any use on the front line?

Fu Bi said softly: "The saint is here, it seems that there is a lot of movement. The Khitan army was exhausted and dying, but they sent invincible thunderbolts. I am afraid that this move was deliberately done by the Holy Lord, and he sent a thunderbolt to deter the surrounding Zhuhu. ”

Du Zhongxiao nodded: "Maybe so." Now that it's here, it's going to be of some use. ”

The invincible thunderbolt looks powerful, but in Du Zhongxiao's opinion, it is actually not very useful, and he was not optimistic about it at the beginning. The car was so large that it had to rely on railroad maneuvers. But the railway has been repaired, and there is no need for a thunderbolt, what other forces can be the opponent of the Song army? This car was supposed to be used for offense, but it was actually suitable for defense, and it couldn't find its own position on the battlefield. If this car had been sent earlier, it would have been useless because the troops had to maneuver quickly. It is only now, when the Khitan army is besieged and there is no way out, that the Thunderbolt is useful.

Tan Yao, who commanded the thunderbolt car, stepped forward and saluted, "I've seen two captains. The last general was ordered to bring a thunderbolt to help. ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "Don't hide it from me, how many miles can this car go?" There are still more than 200 miles from here to Wuqing, can you get there? ”

Tan Yao looked around and whispered: "Don't hide it from the captain, you can barely walk a hundred miles, but more than two hundred miles is too far." It's just that the saint insists on letting the barbarians see that the artifact is powerful, and he must use it, but there is really no way. We brought people with us to repair it, and we rushed ahead of time, and it was repaired if it was broken on the road. The Holy Lord will arrive tomorrow, and it is better for the captain not to delay and not rush to the front. We'll be on our way tonight, and we'll have to get there. ”

Du Zhongxiao nodded: "I see." This car looks amazing, but in fact there are a lot of problems, and it is not very useful on the battlefield. Now that the Khitan army is surrounded, it is of course good to use it to break the siege, and it is better than nothing. ”

Tan Yao said: "Don't say that, if it is used to defend the city, the thunderbolt car is still very useful." It's just that this car is too expensive, not a heavy place like Beijing, where can I afford it? It's just that in the capital, where is it so easy to be besieged by the enemy! ”

Du Zhongxiao smiled and did not speak. Is the capital not easy to besiege? How many times was the capital of the Great Song Dynasty besieged?

After transporting all the thunderbolt cars down, Tan Yao said: "Han Xianggong is on the train behind, and he will be there soon." I'll get ready, and the captain will send some men, and we'll hurry tonight. Within three or four days, you will always have to go to Wuqing. ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "Okay, I'll send a thousand people to you, don't mess up." Time is urgent, don't stop at night, keep hurrying. Five days later, I will definitely see the thunderbolt outside the city of Wuqing. And how many come, how many I will see outside the city! ”

Tan Yao said yes with his hand, looking full of confidence. As the commander of the thunderbolt car, Tan Yao certainly knew that it was easy for the car to go wrong on the road. Just in case, this time with the train, each car has several sets of spare parts that are easy to break, and they can be repaired and replaced at any time if they break down on the road. The participation of the thunderbolt in the war is more of a political declaration, used to show off to the barbarians. The most important thing is not how much of a role it plays on the battlefield, but how well it runs and looks mighty on the battlefield. As long as it is safe to Wuqing, it is not difficult.

arranged for soldiers and horses to go with Tan Yao, and asked him to transport the car outside the city first and prepare to set off. Du Zhongxiao said to Fu Bi: "Since the founding of the country, there has been no war more important than this one. The Holy Lord came this time, and it seems that he is also ready. ”

Fu Bi nodded: "That's not the case. With this victory, the elite of the Khitan was completely wiped out, and it was not difficult to take its territory, which was naturally important. ”

Du Zhongxiao understood that after this battle, the Khitan tribe would inevitably not be able to stay in the current place. The Song army advanced north, and the Khitans were likely to flee elsewhere. What kind of chain reaction it will cause, but I can't say. Nomads, a nomadic word, illustrate the uncertainty of their place of residence. If they can't stay here, they will move to other places.

It is not easy for the railway to cross Yanshan, and the technology of this era is an almost impossible task. But instead of going to Youzhou, it is much easier to build a railway from Hequ Road to the grassland. As long as the railway is connected and the Central Plains and the grasslands are connected, things will be different.

After waiting for about half an hour, Han Qi's train arrived and greeted Du Zhongxiao and Fu Bi.

Han Qi said: "The holy train will arrive here at noon tomorrow. I'm here today to prepare first to avoid accidents. ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "That's exactly how it should be. On the roadside of Hebei, the Holy One came in person, and everything must be cautious. It's windy here, so go with us to the official hall. Tonight, I prepared a wine feast to catch the wind for the princess. ”

Han Qi thanked him. said: "This battle, it's really unexpected. When the Khitan first went south, it was like a storm and lightning, and everyone was frightened. After more than two people, they were surrounded in Wuqing, and there was only one way out. Even the saints have to be recruited in person. ”

Speaking of which, he shook his head with a smile. Everyone knows that the overall situation of the war in Youzhou has been decided, and Zhao Zhen is not here to fight, but to collect credit. This is the prerogative of the emperor, and the minister knows it, and it is not easy to say anything.

When they arrived at the official hall, everyone sat down. Du Zhongxiao ordered tea to be served and invited Han Qi to drink tea.

After asking for tea, Du Zhongxiao said: "When the saint comes to Youzhou, things will be different." Originally, there were nearly 500,000 troops here, and although the grain and grass were supplied, they could be eaten simply. Since the Holy One is here, we should ask the three divisions to make some efforts and bring more wine and meat. This big victory, everything has to be lively. ”

Han Qi said: "It's not difficult. Now that the weather is cold, the cattle and sheep on the winding road of the river are killed, and the meat is transported to the capital, and it is not rotten. It's just a matter of arranging a few more trains to get here. This big victory, it's worth it no matter how much money you spend, and you don't care about it. ”

The bonds were issued, and Zhongshu had a large amount of money in his hands, and he was much happier to give money. If the Khitan army can be completely annihilated, the bond will not lose money, and the court is generous. Hequ Road is not only the cattle and sheep of the Song Dynasty, but also bought from the north of Yinshan, and the internal food is very sufficient.

After drinking tea for a while, Zhao Zi, Li Fugui and Li Zhang came in and saluted Han Qi.

Han Qi said to Zhao Zi: "The Holy Lord will come to Xiongzhou tomorrow, have you made a plan to encircle and annihilate the Khitan army there?" Be ready, and show it to the Holy One. When the saint saw it, he was not sure what to propose. ”

Zhao Zi said: "This is a big event, and it has been prepared for a long time." Now the army is on standby around Wuqing, and with an order, it can be surrounded on all sides. The Khitan army is already a turtle in an urn, and it only depends on when the order of the imperial court will be issued. ”

Han Qi said: "That's the best. This matter is the most important, and the saint is determined to fight a good fight. ”

After speaking, he said to Du Zhongxiao: "How are the Khitans in Wuqing now?" If the war starts in three or four days, I don't know if it's appropriate or not? ”

Du Zhongxiao said: "Three or four days is too anxious. The Khitan ran out of military rations, and I heard that it was not a good time to start killing horses now. After the saint arrives, it is better to go to Youzhou first and take a look at the important city. Five or six days later, I went to Wuqing again, just to start the war. ”

Han Qi was silent for a while, and said, "Youzhou is in the border land, if the Holy Lord goes, isn't it safe?" ”

Fu Bi smiled and said: "Xianggong, Liu has a chance that the army of 50,000 is there, how can it not be safe?" This time, the Khitan army came south, and the raiding of Youzhou was too fierce, and the people were resentful. When the imperial army came, everyone rushed to tell each other and was overjoyed. The saint went to Youzhou, just so that the people could take a look. ”

Han Qi nodded: "That's fine." The Long Wei Army is still in Xiongzhou, and when the time comes, he will go to Youzhou with the saint. By the way, it was Yao Shouxin's Gongsheng Army who came forward with the saint, and they were all artillery. They can go to Wuqing first and get ready for battle. ”

"That's the best." Du Zhongxiao nodded again and again. Now the most useful thing is artillery, Yao Shouxin is here, it is the most important, and the role is much greater than those dozens of thunderbolts. Not only the artillery he brought, but also his command of the artillery.