Xue Shao was carried back to the room by everyone and sat down on a large chair. Guo An called a large basin of hot water to wash his face and wiped it several times in a row. That large basin of hot water had turned pitch black, and even Xue Shao himself had no doubt that it could be used directly as ink.

"Hahahaha!" Guo Yuanzhen was laughing incessantly on the side, and he was about to burst into tears.

Xue Shao was very annoyed, but he really didn't have the strength to speak, so he raised his foot and kicked, and a whole basin of hot water was basketed on Guo Yuanzhen's body.

"Hahahaha!" Now the others laughed.

Guo Yuanzhen stretched out his hand to wipe the black water off his face, and said with a smile that he didn't care: "I still have the strength to get angry, it seems that there is no problem-Guo An, strip off his clothes and wash them well, and then cover this." ”

After that, Guo Yuanzhen brought a large quilt and put it next to him.

Xue Shao was about to be angry, rolled his eyes and ignored him, and closed his eyes to recuperate.

"Don't stare at me, I know it's not cold, but the sick number has to look like a sick number! -- The young marshal is going to take off his clothes, you go out, all go out! Guo Yuanzhen laughed, except for Guo An, he blasted everyone out, and he also followed out and locked the door.

Xue Shao closed his eyes and didn't move, but his heart was quite sober - Guo Yuanzhen was alert, he knew that what I was tinkering with now should be a top secret; My injuries must also be kept secret!

After Guo An cleaned up Xue Shao, he put down a copper bell in his hand and said, "The young marshal will rest first, and if there is something, knock over this copper bell and call me." ”

"Hmm." Xue Shao nodded.

Guo An was suddenly surprised, "Young marshal, can you hear me?" ”

Xue Shao was also taken aback, opened his eyes and smiled, "It seems that I can hear some sounds, but I don't know too clearly." ”

"Then you rest first. I went to Zhang Cheng and Wu Yuan to see, they were boiling medicine to help the young marshal recover his hearing. Guo An said and walked out.

Xue Shao nodded, took a breath and lay down to continue to rest. But my heart is constantly thinking.

Although he was not a brilliant scientist, he was absolutely no stranger to gunpowder. In his previous life, his military career and mercenary career combined for more than ten years, and he was in contact with it every day. With the industrial conditions of the Tang Dynasty today, it is not impossible for him to make such "big killers" as nitroglycerin, detonators, and mixed smokeless explosives for guns. But only if you need time, a lot of time, and you can't do it alone. However, in this field, there will be no one in Datang who can help him, unless he cultivates it himself--it will take more time!

Then there is the biggest problem, which is the issue of security. Explosives are a kind of mass killing weapon that is absolutely denied by the six relatives, and the slightest improper operation may kill one of their own people first. Last night, I just wanted to observe the explosion form of the pile of black fire as much as possible, and I was accidentally shocked by the air wave.

"Black fire medicine is played less. It seems that as long as there are enough of these things, the power is quite considerable! Xue Shao thought about it, and couldn't help but smile to himself and say it.

The door was suddenly pushed open, and Guo Yuanzhen rushed in in a hurry, "You have a quieter voice!" ”

"Am I loud?" Xue Shao was surprised.

Guo Yuanzhen made a strange expression of covering his ears in pain, "If your own ears are not good, you will speak very loudly!" ”

"Oh......" Xue Shaomu blinked his eyes and stopped talking.

Guo Yuanzhen smiled and came to his side, "Didn't you blow up stupid?" ”

"A dog's mouth can't spit out ivory!" Xue Shao scolded angrily, "If I'm stupid, you're happy, and you can tease me every day." ”

"It's good that you're not stupid!" Guo Yuanzhen smiled, "How do you play this trick - black fire medicine?" Teach me, I'm going to kill all the Turks with it! ”

Xue Shao glanced at him, closed his eyes coyly, and ignored him.

Guo Yuanzhen asked repeatedly, but Xue Shao just ignored it. He scratched his ears and cheeks in a hurry, and stood up with a slap, "If you don't teach, I'll get it myself!" ”

Xue Shao hurriedly grabbed him, "You are looking for death!" ”

Guo Yuanzhen couldn't stop laughing, "Then you hurry up and teach me!" ”

"It's not that easy to navigate." Xue Shao breathed a sigh of relief and smiled bitterly, "I've been careful enough, and I've been made like this." ”

"If you have to do everything yourself, what do you want us people to do?" Guo Yuanzhen said.

Xue Shao frowned slightly, this kid finally told the truth - the risk was too great, he just wanted to continue to study the Black Fire Elixir instead of me.

"Trust me, you won't be able to play with this thing." Xue Shao poured a scoop of cold water on him, "It's not a day or two of hard work to teach you." ”

"What then?" Guo Yuanzhen's face was embarrassed, "The Turks outside the city may launch an all-out onslaught at any time. ”

"What are you going to do if I don't come?" Xue Shao asked rhetorically.

Guo Yuanzhen blinked, "People are in the fort." Fight to the last man, the last breath. ”

"Then keep doing it." Xue Shao said calmly, "I need time. ”

"How long?"

"At least ten days." Xue Shao said, "You just didn't enter the fort and go about your own business." Is there a problem with trying to keep the fort alive within ten days? ”

Guo Yuanzhen stood up, solemn, bowed to Xue Shao, turned around and walked out.

"Yuan Zhen!" Xue Shao called.

Guo Yuanzhen turned around and stood still.

"Be careful." Xue Shao said, "We still have to drink celebration wine together." ”

Guo Yuanzhen nodded and left.

Xue Shao breathed a sigh of relief and closed his eyes again to recuperate. Guo Yuanzhen's eager attitude told himself that in fact, the soldiers in the military fort were already a little pessimistic about defending the military fort, and they were even ready to die for the country. But after all, people have a desire to survive, and if they don't win one or two more battles to strengthen their belief in survival, the morale of the army may collapse at any time. At that time, the fort will be self-defeating.

These things can only be deeply understood by generals who lead troops.

Thinking of this, Xue Shao knocked over the copper bell placed beside him with one hand, and Guo An hurriedly came in, "What do you have the young marshal's orders?" ”

"Gather all my men into this room."

"Yes!"

Not long after, the scouts and the subordinates came, and a room full of more than 200 people was all quietly gathered around Xue Shao.

These people are all private soldiers raised by Xue Shao at his own expense, and the unified title is "Ministry".

Every general of the Tang Dynasty will raise some personal troops, act as personal guards and miscellaneous servants in his spare time, and act as scouts and personal bodyguards in wartime. According to the provisions of the laws of the Tang Dynasty, strictly speaking, the tribes belonged to the "untouchable people", and they were just the "private property" of their masters, just like the prostitutes, slaves, cattle and horses raised by the nobles. But the dwarf picks the general, and the status of the trilogy is the highest among the lowly people. As long as the negotiation is right, a piece of dismissal from the host's family can turn them into good citizenship and fully regain their freedom. On the other hand, it is even more difficult for people such as domestic prostitutes and slaves to become good people. For example, when Xue Shao wanted to turn the moon slave into a good name, he did it only after relying on several layers of interpersonal relationships and finding many ways.

Looking at these familiar faces in front of him, Xue Shao felt a little emotional. It is said that the name of the trilogy is the master and servant, but in fact, they are their most hardcore supporters and followers, and they are also the most intimate brothers in the robes who have had a lifelong friendship.

- "How do I speak?" ”

The room was quiet for a long time.

"If the young marshal has something to say, you might as well say it directly." Guo An spoke, "It's not a day or two since you took us. Even if you ask us to wipe our necks with a knife now, I believe that all the brothers present will definitely not have a second word! ”

"Yes!" And they all joined together.

Xue Shao nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "I'm going to select fifty people from among you to do something quite dangerous. ”

Guo An smiled indifferently, "It's not dangerous, but we won't get used to it." Young marshal, you can just order it. ”

"You can't just order it." Xue Shao said, "In addition to being quite dangerous, this errand must also be kept strictly confidential. In other words, these fifty people I have selected will become my domestic slaves from now on and sign a deed of sale for life. ”

Guo An still smiled indifferently, "We, brothers, never thought of leaving the young marshal before we died-let's sign it, I'm the first one!" ”

"Sign!"

"Let's sign them all!"

For a time, the crowd was in high spirits. More than 200 people scrambled to be the first.

"Guo An, you can't sign. You are an official, how can you become a slave? Xue Shao said, "You don't have to scramble, this matter can't be decided by yourself, but also your own conditions and your family situation." Anyone who has already started a family, anyone who has a wife and children, and anyone who has been knighted for merit, cannot sign it. For the rest of you, I advise you to think carefully about the rest of your lives and your children and grandchildren. Because, once you sign the contract and become the slaves of the Xue family, then your children and grandchildren will also be slaves and maids of the Xue family. As soon as I say this, you should know what to expect. ”

There was silence for a while.

"Now, if you don't have the qualifications to sign a contract, please go out first." Xue Shao looked up at Guo An, "You take the lead, go first." ”

Guo An sighed, turned his head and walked out. As he walked, he dragged people. Many people followed him silently.

Eventually, about half of the room remained.

"I'll only need fifty." Xue Shao said calmly, "Once the contract is signed, these fifty people can be counted as dead." Because they could die at any time, and they couldn't even find the remains of their bodies. More importantly, they will be cut off from the vast majority of this world and live in isolation. This is more brutal than any mission you've ever had before, and it will probably last a lifetime. Therefore, it can be even more terrifying than death. Therefore, I advise you to think carefully and not to give up the rest of your life easily. ”

"Then will we have the opportunity to marry a wife, have children, and continue the incense?" Someone asked.

"Yes. And I promise that their wives will be beautiful, and their lives will be rich and peaceful. Even their offspring, I will take care of them personally. Xue Shao smiled slightly, "Although it is isolated from the world, it is not exile and imprisonment. Within a certain range, these fifty people are absolutely free. They just can't easily come into contact with the outside world, so as to make sure that they can keep military secrets. ”

Many people breathed a sigh of relief, what Xue Shao said before was too serious and terrifying. Now listening to his words, many people have dispelled their concerns. Originally, as a subordinate, he should have joined the army to fight, and casualties were inevitable. Now it seems that signing this deed of sale will not hurt much, and the important thing is that the young marshal will arrange for him to marry and marry and promise to take care of the offspring - this is not an ordinary treatment that can be enjoyed by ordinary tribesmen!

"Now I'm going to give you a day and a night to think it through. Tomorrow morning, I will see fifty men come here and sign a contract with me in person. Xue Shao said, "Ugly words are ahead, and strict confidentiality starts now." Who dares to leak half a sentence out, Xue Shao turned his face ruthlessly, and the knife rose and fell! ”

"Yes!"