During the festive season, there are always plenty of fireworks in the palace.

Wei Xiaobao questioned many eunuchs and ministers, and learned that black powder was only used to make fireworks, and no weapons had been made.

At that time, he thought that he could use the knowledge he had to make artillery shells from gunpowder.

It's just that no matter how good the idea is, it's not easy to implement it.

Unexpectedly, Li Hao also had this kind of thought.

It's just that he doesn't believe that someone on Li Hao's side is doing a better job of making black powder than him.

Under the top of the light, near Dingri Town, there is a huge saltpeter mine, and the saltpeter produced is very pure.

This saltpeter mine was discovered by a disciple of the Ming Sect, and after reporting it, Gongsun Chou immediately notified Li Hao.

After Li Hao learned about it, he sent soldiers and horses over, first helped Gongsun Chou slaughter Liuli Town, and then directly took over Dingri Town, and immediately began to mine saltpeter mines.

The Bone Buddha and the Flesh Buddha will tell everything they know.

After hearing this, Wei Xiaobao frowned and said, "We have to take back control of the saltpeter mine." ”

"Master, what do we want the mine to do?" The Blood Buddha was very puzzled.

Meat Buddha said: "It's the New Year soon, and the overseer may want to make more fireworks." ”

What the Meat Buddha said is what most people think.

In their opinion, saltpeter is used to make fireworks.

Wei Xiaobao said: "These saltpeters, after mining, are all transported to Chang'an, and I have my own use." ”

The implication is to regain control of the saltpeter mine no matter what.

After thinking about it, Ling Huchan said: "It's just 10,000 soldiers and horses, and when my disciples arrive, they will definitely be able to recapture the saltpeter mine." ”

Wei Xiaobao nodded slightly.

He originally wanted to let Li Hao's people mine, they only needed to hijack the transported saltpeter, but that was extremely inefficient, far less fast than directly controlling the ore veins.

At dusk, the disciples of the Ming Sect who came from all over the country all gathered at the Guangming Peak, with a total of more than 20,000 people.

After nightfall, several bonfires burned outside the Hall of Light, and the flames were monstrous.

Under the gaze of tens of thousands of sect members, Ling Huchan swore an oath to the flames and officially became the sixty-ninth leader of the Ming Sect.

The three Buddhas of Mingjiao were naturally unconvinced, but because this was Wei Xiaobao's meaning, they didn't dare to complain in the slightest.

After Ling Huchan became the sect leader, the first thing he did was to lead tens of thousands of disciples to attack Dingri Town at night.

The shouting and killing sound under the mountain reached the top of the light.

After a short time, you can see the firelight reflecting the red and dark night, and the shouting and killing gradually subsided.

Wei Xiaobao stood on a high place, looking down the mountain, with his hands behind his back.

"My subordinates meet the Overseer." Xiang Ruyi came from one side and knelt on the ground and saluted.

Wei Xiaobao turned around, looked at Xiang Ruyi with a smile, and asked, "Are you lawless?" ”

"Exactly." Xiang Ruyi replied.

Wutian, one of the four leaders of the Shadow Guard, actually hid in the Ming Sect, and he also mixed up with a light right envoy, which is really powerful.

Wei Xiaobao waved his hand and said, "Get up and speak." ”

"Lord Overseer, according to Li Hao's plan, I originally wanted to use the Ming Sect to gather the power of the entire rivers and lakes, but this plan has been crushed by the Overseer, and Li Hao may take the Flying Goose Plan next." Xiang Ruyi's voice was very soft, in order to prevent being overheard.

Wei Xiaobao frowned and asked, "What is the Flying Goose Project?" ”

"It's flying south." Xiang Ruyi just gave a hint.

Wei Xiaobao understood in an instant, and laughed: "Li Hao wants to conquer Nanming? ”

Xiang Ruyi nodded slightly, quite admired.

He just pointed out Nanfei, and Wei Xiaobao actually thought of conquering Nanming.

Li Hao's ambition has never been the Great Wei, what the Northern Yuan, what the Southern Ming, what the Western Chu, and even those inconspicuous small countries are all within Li Hao's ambition.

This is also the reason why Li Hao will follow Lin Zhiyuan's proposal and return directly to Ziyang City.

Regardless of the success or failure of a city, we can achieve greater greatness.

"After Zhu Wei, the prince of Nanming, returned to China, it caused a series of chaos, making Nanming, who was already weak, even more vulnerable. Xiang Ruyi is worried about this.

Ying Wei is loyal to the Great Wei Emperor, and Li Hao's power is constantly getting stronger, which will only threaten the Great Wei Dynasty.

The purpose of the existence of the shadow guard is to eliminate any evil that may damage the society.

Wei Xiaobao said appreciatively: "This news is very important, if Li Hao really dares to go south, I have my own way to deal with it." ”

Nodding to Ruyi, I won't repeat it.

He is only one of the leaders of the Shadow Guard, whose main duty is to gather information and carry out orders from the Overseer.

The fire under the mountain gradually weakened, and the shouts of killing had disappeared.

Tong Guan performed easily, quickly went up the mountain, and sent the good news of Mingjiao's victory.

There are two reasons why the Mingjiao was able to win so quickly: one is that the Mingjiao is several times larger than the enemy army, and the other is that the enemy army is defenseless and unaware of the Mingjiao's changes.

This battle was won heartily, Li Hao's 10,000 soldiers and horses were almost wiped out, and only a few hundred people fought their way out of the encirclement and fled in panic.

When it was about Mozi, in the martial arts arena outside the Hall of Light, a banquet was held.

The burning bonfire dispelled the darkness, and everyone drank merrily.

Wei Xiaobao was a little dizzy and didn't dare to drink anymore, so he went back to his room to rest first.

Early the next morning, they prepared to return to Chang'an.

Ling Huchan cooked herself, made breakfast, and handed it to Tie Feixue shyly, asking Tie Feixue to pass it on to Wei Xiaobao.

Tie Feixue came to Wei Xiaobao's room, saw that Wei Xiaobao had just changed his clothes, put the food on the table, and said with a smile: "Overseer, Linghu Sect Leader personally made the breakfast for you, come and taste it." ”

Wei Xiaobao walked over and tasted it, swallowed it silently, and said, "Feixue shouldn't have eaten breakfast, let's eat it quickly." ”

Seeing Wei Xiaobao striding out, Tie Feixue took a bite and sprayed rice directly.

The devil knows how much salt Ling Huchan added to the meal.

When the group went down the mountain, Ling Huchan kept standing on a high place, watching them go away.

Tie Feixue turned back several times and concluded that Ling Huchan was looking at Wei Xiaobao.

Didn't she know that Wei Xiaobao was a eunuch?

If Ling Huchan really has feelings for Wei Xiaobao, it will be too pitiful.

……

Ziyang City.

Qin Wangfu.

Li Hao learned that Mingjiao suddenly rebelled against the water and attacked Dingri Town at night, and the 10,000-strong army only fled back to a few hundred, so he was so angry that he coughed again and again.

"Gongsun Chou, this villain, I know it's unreliable." Lin Zhiyuan clenched his fists tightly, and his beard trembled.

Sitting next to Lin Zhiyuan was a Taoist with high hair, red cheeks, and a long beard, which was the "Living Zhuge " Kong Liang.

Kong Liang smiled and said, "Gongsun Chou is reliable, but there is something else to hide." ”

Li Hao frowned, and said, "Send someone to investigate immediately, that saltpeter mine is very large, and there is no room for error." ”

During the discussion, the soldiers who escaped from Dingri Town rushed back to Ziyang City overnight.

"It's Gongsun Chou, we have all seen it, Gongsun Chou personally led people and attacked ...... at night" The statements of those soldiers were surprisingly consistent.

Li Hao crushed the teacup and said coldly: "I don't want Gongsun Chou to live until the New Year." ”

"Yes." Kong Liang responded and got up to arrange.

The cold wind was howling outside, and suddenly snowflakes were falling, swaying like fairies dancing.

Li Hao's gaze turned back from the window and said, "General Lin, let's go south." ”

"The prince is wise." Lin Zhiyuan breathed a long sigh of relief.