Kumuhan said: "At the beginning, when the Shu soldiers sniped us, they used that kind of weapon. ”

Weapons? I chuckled inwardly.

"What weapon?"

"It's like a chariot, no—not a chariot, but a fiery dragon on it, a fiery dragon! A fire-breathing dragon! Every time it swallows flames, it changes the color of heaven and earth! ”

When he said this, Kumuhan's own face also changed, as if he recalled the original scene, his eyes revealed a trace of imperceptible fear and trembling, and even his voice unconsciously mixed with a trace of trembling: "Every time that fire dragon spits out, it is a landslide and the ground cracks, and dozens of our people die at once, and the bones, even the bones can't be found, and the flesh and blood in one place ......."

“……”

"There are no bones, all of them, no bones!"

“……”

"I've never seen anything so horrible."

A general who looked at him so fiercely also showed such an expression, which showed the horror of that thing, and even Zhan Zhen next to him showed timidity on his face.

And I understood it all at once.

Furlong machine artillery.

The "fire dragon" that Kumuhan said was the Franco machine artillery. That is, when I was in the Ferry Pavilion, the kind of weapon that Uncle Ghost mentioned to me and Liu Qinghan would turn the battlefield into a terrifying weapon in the Shura Field.

Before, I just heard Uncle Ghost mention a few words, and I already felt shocked, but this time, I heard Kumuhan, who really had personal experience on the battlefield, say it, that kind of chilling tone, that bloody scene was suddenly placed in front of me, and I felt the horror of that kind of thing.

I clenched my fists in a cold sweat and shivered slightly, and at that moment, a flash of inspiration flashed through my mind.

Wrong!

Later, in the battle between Xichuan and the imperial court, there was no record of the use of Francophone artillery, so before, I have always guessed that the artillery they purchased should have had an accident, and the artillery did not reach Xichuan, at least, it was not actually used.

However, according to what Kumuhan said now, there was no such "accident".

Artillery, indeed, was in the hands of Nishikawa, and had already begun to be used in the battle with the Eastern Chahebu.

What's going on?

If such a terrifying weapon had been used at that time, there was no reason why it would not be used in a more important battle with the imperial court in the future!

What's wrong with this?

My thoughts were confused all of a sudden, and I subconsciously looked back at the person who was standing not far behind me, but who had been silently as if he was out of the matter, Liu Qinghan.

At the beginning, it was he and I who heard Uncle Ghost talk about the Franc machine artillery.

But at this time, he just frowned deeply, and the furrow in the center of his eyebrows seemed very heavy, and he seemed to be a little surprised when he met my gaze.

I've forgotten about it again.

He has long lost the memories of the past, and all the memories with me, he has forgotten all the memories.

Thinking of this, I turned my face lightly, but saw Pei Yuanxiu standing aside, his brows furrowed slightly, as if he was thinking deeply.

I hurriedly turned my head and smiled at Kumuhan: "General, how did I hear the general talk about the great battle at the beginning, the same story as the storyteller? There is still a fire dragon? Although Nishikawa's witchcraft is thriving, it hasn't come to this point. ”

Ku Muhan's face sank suddenly: "You mean, General Ben is lying." ”

"Don't dare. It's just that what kind of fire dragon, what kind of heaven and earth are falling apart, it's really a bit incredible. ”

“……”

"General...... Did the battle be too fierce at the beginning, so that the general's memory is some—"

Kumuhan sneered: "Do you think I was frightened, so I was scared stupid?" I tell you that although the Shu soldiers suddenly intercepted our way like divine soldiers descending from the sky, they have not been able to defeat our cavalry in one fell swoop. Especially after I shot your mother's veil with an arrow, it was even more emotional, and we swept all the way at that time, and even planned to snatch your mother over—"

When he said this, he paused to himself, and when he spoke again, his voice trembled a little.

"It was at that time that your father had the weapon lifted, and then ......," he swallowed, "and we have no power to fight back." ”

Zhan Zhen said coldly on the side: "When everyone mentioned the past, they all said that it was no longer a war, but a one-sided massacre. ”

“……”

"In that battle, we lost tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, but we didn't even get a single woman!"

I just felt like my breath was short.

Li'er was originally confused by the surroundings, but when she heard their description, she seemed to feel something, her little face turned pale, at this time Liu Qinghan beckoned to her, Li'er quickly ran to him, Liu Qinghan's hanging hands caressed her little face, and also covered her ears.

I was silent for a moment, then laughed, "Hearing you say that, even I really want to see that strange thing." ”

The two of them frowned.

"Still, I don't think I'll get a chance to see it."

"What do you mean?"

"The two of you are talking so powerfully, then why don't you think about it, if such a terrible weapon is still in my hands, will this battle be the situation today?"

Kumuhan was stunned for a moment.

I said, "If that weapon was still there, of course I would have used it in battle." The fire dragon swallowed once, and it shook the earth, so can your big battalion still withstand it? How could I leave it to you? ”

Of course, there is truth in this, and besides, facts speak louder than words, and there is nothing to say about Zhanzhen.

And in my heart, there were even more turbulent waves.

Their descriptions are so detailed, they must be true. The business was done! Nishikawa did possess the Francophone artillery, and it was really used in the war. But why it was useless later, but instead retreated in the battle with the imperial court, until the point of finally paying tribute, it is unknown.

Now, though, is not the time to think about that.

I smiled a little and said to them, "It's not that I don't want to agree, but that I can't do it. In order to show the sincerity of the Yan family, how about I get an idea? ”

This time, they were a little lacking in interest, and Hu Muhan said lightly: "What? ”

I smiled and said, "I see that you have also come from afar, and you have traveled here in the barren mountains and mountains, but I am afraid that the edible things are not delicious." Why don't I transfer some wine, food, grain and grass from the Shu army, and treat the two generals well, which can be regarded as a reward for the three armies. I don't know what the two of you think. ”

The two of them looked up at me and then at each other.

Although there was still some wariness in his eyes, he did not immediately refuse.

I heard Pei Yuanfeng say that the people of the Eastern Chahe Department are good at drinking, and the army would rather have no food and grass, and we must ensure that they have a large amount of wine to drink. And now that they have traveled a long way to come here, the grain and grass may not be able to keep up, let alone enjoy it, especially after surrounding the Shu army for so long, I am afraid that some armaments are about to run out

As soon as I saw their attitude when they heard that I was going to bring some wine, food, grain and grass over, I knew that Pei Yuanfeng was right.

Kumuhan said, "It's okay. Let your boss come over and have a good drink! ”

"Good!"

I laughed and said, "Then we're done!" ”

"It's a deal!"

After that, I looked at their desk and said, "Borrow pen and ink." ”

"Please."

I stepped forward, waved a pen and wrote a few lines on a little finger, asking people to prepare grain, grass, wine and food to send here, Zhan Zhen stood by and watched, and then said, "Let me send someone to the Shu army camp?" ”

"No need."

I smiled, took out a small box, and said, "Naturally, there is a messenger to do these little things." ”

"The Courier?"

They looked at me in amazement, and I took out the little mecha bird, stuffed the paper into the bird's belly, and walked out of the tent. The people behind him also followed, and when they saw me move a little on the mecha bird, as soon as they raised their hands, the mecha bird made a buzzing sound, and after circling overhead twice, it immediately flapped its wings and flew towards the side of the Shu army camp.

When I turned around, I saw that all the people around me were stunned, and they looked at the small dot that had disappeared in the sky in disbelief.

After a while, Zhan Zhen was dumbfounded: "This, this is-"

I laughed, "See, laugh." This is a special kind of messenger in Shudi, the mecha bird. ”

"Mecha Bird?"

It was also the first time they had heard of such a thing, and they were so shocked that they couldn't keep their mouths shut.

After a while, Zhan Zhen said: "I have heard that there are many strange people in Xichuan. Back then, there was a fire dragon invincible on the battlefield, and now there is such a magical thing, which is really unseen and eye-opening. ”

"The general has won the prize."

Kumuhan laughed, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Brother Zhanzhen, I'm right. An alliance with Nishikawa has our benefits! ”

Zhan Zhen was a scheming man, and his emaciated face was gloomy until this time, when he finally showed a faint, as if smiling expression.

This time, the atmosphere became lighter.

Now that we have decided to negotiate an alliance with peace, we are not in a hostile relationship, especially Kumuhan seems to have been more kind to me because of his mother's relationship, and even Zhanzhen is not as difficult to approach as before. Everyone talked casually in the camp for a while, and someone brought food.

Sure enough, what they ate was very simple, just grilled some meat with oil and salt and sandwiched it in a dry cake, and when they ate it, it was dry and rough, and people choked and rolled their eyes.

No wonder they accepted the proposal I just proposed so quickly.

I chatted with Zhan Zhen for a while, and said tentatively: "By the way, we have never met, how do you know that I am the eldest lady of the Yan family?" ”

When Hu Muhan heard this, he immediately laughed and said, "Hahahaha, of course it's-"

"General," he didn't finish his sentence when Zhan Zhen next to him suddenly interrupted him. Zhan Zhen glanced at me again, and the corners of his mouth hooked up an unfathomable smile: "Miss Yan family, but the character who intimidates Xichuan, how can we not know?" ”

This was an unexpected compliment to me, but I clearly heard the meaning of avoiding the important and trivial.

However, looking at the way Kumuhan lowered his head and munched on the barbecue, I knew that they were planning to fool the question.

In that case, there is no need to ask. I smiled at him, suddenly remembered something, turned to Kumuhan and said, "General, there is one more thing I want to ask you. ”

"What's the matter?"

"When you saw the kind of fire dragon used by Xichuan on the battlefield, how many were there?"

"How many?" As soon as he heard this, he laughed twice and said, "Only that one fire dragon has already beaten us so badly, if there are more, then I am afraid that the world will be all of your Xichuan Yan family." ”

"What do you mean—"

"We've only seen one of those fire dragons."

I chuckled inwardly.

Saw only one Francophone gun?

Is there only one, or is it only one?

I was pondering to myself, when suddenly, all the people around me raised their heads and pointed to the sky, and there was a familiar humming sound overhead, and when I looked up, it was a small dot, closer and closer, and it fell quickly towards us.

That's—

Mecha Bird!