They didn't wait long for what they expected. Soon, there was movement outside the courtyard. This time, the sound of footsteps and noisy conversations was much more pronounced than before, and it seemed that there were quite a few reinforcements.

The originally relaxed atmosphere became solemn again, and even Captain Jeska, who had been joking beside him, and the two veterans no longer chatted.

After listening intently for a moment, Captain Jeska jumped out of the car, and Zhu Wenkui handed him a bronze mirror tied to a wooden stick, and he crept behind the collapsed wall, and carefully stretched the mirror out a little.

There was still some chaos outside, and no one noticed him for the time being. He observed for a moment, then immediately retracted.

"How?" Zhu Wenkui asked, "Who are the people who came?" ”

"It looks like a rabble." Captain Jeska whispered, "I look at their clothes, I guess they are those idle people in the city." And it is estimated that the preparation is insufficient, and even the weapons are not ready. But there are too many of them, and we are in a bit troublesome right now. ”

"We still have a lot of gunpowder here, can we try to scare them away?" Zhu Wenkui asked: "It's good that they don't come, but now I insist on bringing these people over, but it's an opportunity." If you can find a way to defeat these people first, you may be able to drive them out in one fell swoop. ”

However, Captain Jeska shook his head.

"It may be possible in other cases, but these people, I don't think they can't." He said: "When we were fighting just now, I paid attention and found that the people behind them who were pressing the formation had not yet played. It is estimated that it is the nobles and knights that the princess has gathered. ”

"What is the strength of those people, can they control the people in front of them?" Zhu Wenkui hurriedly asked: "I chatted with the Great Qin people before, and I saw that they often laughed at the French knights for losing battles. However, our strength is far inferior to that of the Great Qin Officers and Army, do we have to think of other ways quickly? ”

"The French are famous for losing battles because they win more. Those who perish after two defeats, no one will remember them. Captain Jeska shook his head: "When I fought with the English, they didn't dare to underestimate each other, even if they knew that the French were stupid every day, they avoided their edge as much as possible. ”

"In the previous wars, in fact, the French were seeking to fight, and the English were forced to have no choice, so they were forced to put in the main force for a decisive battle. Because even if the French lose, it won't be long before they can pull a whole bunch of knights out. And England's capital is only so much, and if you lose once, you will have to break your bones. ”

"It's actually okay this time, there is no room for cavalry to charge in the city, and they have to come over to fight when they fight, otherwise it will be more troublesome." He told Zhu Wenkui: "I guess there are a lot of plains in France, so this tradition has been formed." After a long time, they also looked down on ordinary soldiers at all. ”

"Is there such an exaggeration......" Zhu Wenkui was a little surprised.

"I've had a lot of contact with them." Captain Jeska shook his head: "These people are the most typical noble knights, not only are they very cruel to others, but they also think very highly of themselves, and they don't take the infantry seriously at all. There was even a saying on their side that it was enough for a qualified French commander to lead the cavalry. ”

"I think artillery is just as important." Jeanne whispered beside her.

"Well, then it might be cavalry and artillery—" Captain Jeska prevaricated casually, "Anyway, I haven't heard of anyone who specializes in infantry tactics or is famous for it." ”

"Their infantry is basically a handful of lords and cheap mercenaries who are temporarily found. Many times, these people were beaten and collapsed, and instead of running with them, the noble lords would laugh at them and even slash them together. I myself have seen more than once on the battlefield that the knights not only did not collect the rout, but stepped on them all the way. ”

"Now, we can find a way to scare off these Greeks, but it's better not to underestimate the enemy, and don't expect them to sweep away all the enemies at once." He finally said: "I still have to think about what better way." ”

"I can't, I'm not a conductor." Zhu Wenkui was immediately discouraged: "I know that if you add gunpowder, if you don't have enough gunpowder, you can put in a few more barrels...... If it doesn't work, I really can't help it. ”

"And how much gunpowder do we have?" Jeanne Jr. asked.

"Anyway, it's enough, you can use it as you like." Zhu Wenkui is confident in this regard: "There are still some earth-shattering thunders on my side, either of you?" ”

"Bring them all, we can hide them at the door." Jeanne said, "It's just that it's a bit troublesome to ignite. Our place is too small, and people rushed over at once, I don't know if it's too late. ”

"How many times do you order?" Zhu Wenkui asked.

"Huh? This thing is only used when a large number of enemies come in, and of course it can only be ordered once. Jeanne said unexpectedly: "If we can't defeat them once, we'll be finished, and how many more times will we blow them up?" ”

"That's easier." Zhu Wenkui turned his head and whistled at the ancestral hall: "Urban, trigger, earth-shattering thunder!" Pack two baskets! ”

"Yes, young master!" Behind the ancestral hall, a young man's voice was heard. After a while, Nurhachi came out of the corner behind the wall, dragged two bamboo baskets, and ran over with a snort.

"Huh? Is that your assistant over there? Jeanne Jr. wondered.

"yes, recently from the north. His family is now on the front line, and many people have gone to our side. Zhu Wenkui replied casually, patted Nurhachi's head, unloaded the two bamboo baskets, and took out a package from them. After shaking it off, several ignition devices fell out.

"It's ......"

"Flintlock bolt." Zhu Wenkui replied briefly, turned his head and said, "Thin rope!" ”

The veteran in the car hurriedly threw a bundle of rope down. Zhu Wenkui sat on the ground, holding a rope in his mouth, holding a thunder between his legs, and pulled out two fire ropes from his waist and modified them neatly.

"You're still doing it......" Little Jeanne was momentarily impressed by him.

"Isn't that hard?" Zhu Wenkui said inarticulately.

Soon, he had carefully attached the flintlock bolt, pulled the rope out, and turned back to Captain Jeska, saying, "Find a few clever men, and put them in the doorway and the gap in the wall, and put a few more." ”

Captain Jaska nodded, took a few of his men, pulled the rope, and hurried to work.

"Since you have to play, do me a favor." Zhu Wenkui turned his head again and instructed Xiao Jeanna: "Don't pretend to be the kind of cannonball you used to have." Let's load both guns with iron bullets. I guess they'll make two more holes, and then a long line of armor soldiers will line up and arch in, and the stones won't work well - the projectile is right in the back of the pile of wood, can it be moved? ”

"No problem." As she spoke, Jeanne slipped over quietly, lifted the thatch from it, and picked up a cannonball. While running back, he complained: "Our family is getting more and more magical." How can you pick up shells in this place......"

"I just let Nurhachi drag it over. This guy has more strength than a horse. Zhu Wenkui said, thought about it, turned his head to look, and found that Nurhachi had gotten under the car barrier again, so he had to raise his foot and kick it lightly: "Hurry back, you haven't finished moving yet!" ”

Nurhachi didn't want to leave the chariot, so he snorted and left in a huff.

"We only have these two guns, if only we had more." Zhu Wenkui sighed, a little regretful: "I knew earlier, I wouldn't have sent the other doors out first." ”

"I didn't see either of these cannons yesterday, and you're hiding in the cellar too? So deep that it was dragged out so quickly? Jeanne said as she continued to pour the gunpowder.

"It's not in the cellar, it's under the portrait of grandpa." Zhu Wenkui said, glanced at her, and hurriedly stopped: "Stop!" Don't pour so much, the cannon can't stand it. ”

"Don't worry, I've got a number, I'll be fine if I hit it a few times." Little Jeanne didn't stop him: "Otherwise, your iron bullet is too heavy, and it is estimated that the effect will not be good." ”

"How good this thing is, as long as it is played, isn't it all the same?" Zhu Wenkui scratched his head: "Don't worry, if this cannon goes down, no matter how heavy the armor is, it is useless for those people to wear - Nurhachi estimates that they can't withstand this cannon, and those knights can still take their faces?" ”

"There's still a difference." Jeanne shook her head.

Zhu Wenkui scratched her head, not knowing how she came to her conclusion. But after thinking about it, this cannon is estimated to be the next opportunity, and I am afraid that there is no need to consider the life and stability of the cannon body for the time being...... simply, let her come.

Just as I was thinking about it, there was another shout outside, and this time, it was really Princess Jeanne's voice.

"Wen Kui!" She shouted, "Listen to me, don't fight anymore." Let's all lay down our arms and have a good talk, shall we? My daughter is with you, too, and you shouldn't be afraid to negotiate. ”

"Of course we don't have taboos, don't you see who called first?" Zhu Wenkui also shouted: "My sister is fine here, but your people put arrows in inexplicably, who is using her safety as a threat?" ”

"It's chaotic in the city right now, and it's not safe here. Come with me and change to a safe place. Princess Jeanne proposed.

"We have been here for many years, and if we want to talk about safety, it is also the safest to stick here. What's more, this is also the place where the emperor Taizu is worshipped, and as the son of the world, I should fulfill my duties, how dare I move the temple casually. Zhu Wenkui took the opportunity to say: "Since you have brought so many people, please stay outside." ”

Princess Jeanne couldn't answer for a moment, hesitated, and said, "It's too simple here, it's not a palace at all. Please change places, and I will arrange another place for you and Sister Ma. Is that possible? ”

"I don't hear of a precedent for moving the palace at will." Zhu Wenkui still didn't admit it: "This matter is very important, I need to tell my father and the king, and then negotiate with the host, I can't decide on my own." ”

"I know you have an opinion about me, but it was indeed my negligence before that I didn't restrain my subordinates." Princess Jeanna comforted her with kind words: "Don't worry, on your side, I will compensate for the loss of those who have been damaged because of misunderstandings." I really didn't mean to target you. ”

Jeanne looked at Zhu Wenkui to see how he reacted. Captain Jeska and the others also looked back at him.

And Zhu Wenkui shook his head to himself.

"I, Zhu Wenkui, am indeed a person with no ability. When discussing the classics, you can't talk about it, you can't defend your home and country when you command battles, and you can't make everyone rich when you manage internal affairs. It can be said that both civil and military affairs are lacking, and virtue and benevolence are lacking. So much so that for more than ten years, the inner and outer fields and houses are less than one hectare, and the retainers in the clan are less than half a hundred. There is no ability to weigh ears, and there is no ambition to be young. So I beg my pardon: what is there on my side that is worthy of such a stir? ”

"Still, you're going a little too far. It's okay to deceive the ignorant villagers in Europe, lie to me, isn't it a little underestimating me? He asked rhetorically.

"I didn't kill these people, but they all died because of me. If I let them sacrifice their lives, and covet the reward of money, and do not pursue the thieves who have deliberately caused trouble, but let them go in exchange for riches and riches, then I am afraid that there will not be even fifty people who will be willing to follow me. This is a truth that the vendors know, don't I understand? ”

"Moreover, because of a misunderstanding, you killed and injured my retainers before. If my family and I lay down our arms and come out, will we also be killed by mistake? So who should you give these compensations? Do you want to make amends, so that she can avenge me and my sister in the future? He laughed straight and said.

Everyone in the courtyard laughed along, but they seemed a little more relieved. However, Princess Jeanne did not seem to understand the meaning of the last paragraph, so she continued: "You don't have to worry about that, I can guarantee your safety. ”

Zhu Wenkui sneered, as if he felt that the other party was too boring and didn't bother to pretend to be polite.

"Then you have to at least find a person at the level of the Third Duke from the Great Qin Kingdom to give you a guarantee, right?" He said casually: "And swear by the Mediterranean Sea - at least there must be a process of this level, right?" If you don't do this, I'm afraid you're really taking me for a fool. ”

"Uh......" Princess Jeanna hesitated: "Third Prince? I could go back and ask the Roman commander to mediate, but I'm afraid not right now. As for the Mediterranean, although it is a bit far away, you can still swear by it. ”

“……”

At this time, Zhu Wenkui didn't know what to say.

Princess Jeanne waited for a moment, but seeing that he still didn't respond, she asked, "Then what do you want?" ”

"That's what I want to ask you." Zhu Wenkui said unhappily: "What do you want when you bring the troops?" ”

Princess Jeanne paused again and said in a deep voice, "If you don't mean to talk, then I have no choice but to be rude." ”

Zhu Wenkui sighed.

"If you want to fight, come and fight, what nonsense."

As he spoke, he shook his head, gestured to everyone, and prepared to start meeting the enemy.

(End of chapter)