With the efforts of the whole country to manufacture short cannons and shells with uncomplicated technology, more than 500 cannons and shells were built in just seven days, and there were nearly 10,000 shells.

And Xiao Xiaobing was appointed by Qi Tian as the general of the artillery corps, and the 10,000 city guards led by him also became the first artillery corps of the Yanyang Empire.

The restructured artillery corps is now 5,000 infantry, 3,000 cavalry, and 2,000 archers are all converted to artillery.

Four artillery officers are responsible for one artillery, one aiming, one reloading, two guards and substitutes.

Qi Tian stood in the northern city tower, looking into the distance, followed by Uncle Jiu, Ma Dusheng, Wang Shouren, Xiao Xiaobing, Gu Zhengang, and An Lushan.

"What is the boss going to do next?" asked Uncle Nine.

In the past few days, in addition to supervising the manufacture of artillery and shells, Qi Tian has been studying battle plans at other times.

"I plan to destroy the Lion Empire first, and then the Canghai Empire. Now that we have these short cannons, even if the Canghai Empire wants to attack Yunhai City from the sea, they will be sunk by us before they reach the effective range of the Tiger Roar artillery, so don't worry. Qi Tian looked at Uncle Nine again, "You go back to Yunhai City to defend first, and there must be no accident in our hometown." ”

Uncle Nine nodded, "Don't worry, boss, as long as the old man still has a breath, he will never let a single person in Yunhai City be harmed." ”

Qi Tian glanced at him, "I have already obtained the Heavenly Machine. ”

Uncle Nine was stunned for a moment, and wondered: "What kind of heavenly opportunity?"

"You can live to be one hundred and two. ”

“...”

Qi Tian looked at Ma Dusheng and Wang Shouren again, "How many people do you need to guard the imperial capital?"

Wang Shouren groaned slightly, "When there is no war, 20,000 people are about the same. ”

Qi Tian shook his head, "I'll leave you 100,000 people, and you must ensure that there is no turmoil in the imperial capital city, whether inside or outside!"

Ma Dusheng assured: "General, rest assured, the current guards are all soldiers of the Changyang Legion who have been battle-hardened in the past, and recently let me train well, and now the combat effectiveness is very strong, no matter who comes to attack, it will never be able to break through the imperial capital!"

Qi Tian smiled with satisfaction, and then looked at Wang Shouren.

Wang Shouren knew what Qi Tian meant by the interior, so he spoke: "Don't worry, brother, before you come back, the one in the palace will not be able to make any waves." ”

Qi Tian patted him on the shoulder to show encouragement, and then looked at Gu Zhengang: "Big Brother Gu, the affairs of the palace are hard for you, after I leave, the emperor will definitely make some moves, if you have any difficulties, please discuss with Brother Wang." ”

"Don't worry, boss, I will take good care of the palace, including the emperor. Gu Zhengang said seriously.

Qi Tian looked at the north again, "Tomorrow I will lead 50,000 guards, Xiao Xiaobing will lead 10,000 artillery corps, and An Lushan will take 5,000 fourth legions, and I will set off directly after breakfast." ”

"Boss, there are 50,000 people on Emperor Cree's side this time, why don't you let your hometown send another 10,000 soldiers of the Fourth Legion?" An Lushan said with some concern.

He still has lingering palpitations about the greatness of the Crei, and the 50,000-strong team of the Great can use the effect of 200,000 people.

Qi Tian smiled and shook his head, "No need, maybe this battle with the Lion Legion doesn't require you to go into battle at all." ”

An Lushan was stunned for a moment, "What do you mean by not having me go into battle?"

Qi Tian smiled mysteriously, "I have my own plans." ”

At this moment, a soldier ran up to the city tower out of breath, "General, there is a battle report on the northern border. ”

Everyone was stunned, Qi Tian nodded at Wang Shouren and motioned for him to read the battle report.

Wang Shouren took the battle report from the soldier's hand and slowly unfolded it.

When he saw the contents inside, his brows immediately twisted into the word "Chuan".

"Two days ago, the front army of the Lion Legion suddenly attacked our military camp, resulting in heavy losses for our legion, more than 50,000 soldiers were killed in the battle, countless people were injured, and the fourth princess was also wounded by arrows. ”

In an instant, everyone had a solemn look on their faces.

Ma Dusheng said coldly: "This Emperor Kereh is really powerful, not only did he send troops so fast, but his combat effectiveness was even faster and abnormal, the Four Princesses Legion had 200,000 people, but they lost more than 50,000 people just by the sneak attack of the previous army, and countless wounded, it was really terrifying!"

"It seems that Ah Nuhan has sent out the most elite troops of the entire Lion Empire. An Lushan's expression was gloomy.

"Brother, just leave me 20,000 in the imperial capital, and you can take the other 130,000 guards. Wang Shouren said.

"Boss, I'll transfer all the city guards in Yunhai City, it's enough for us to have Qimen legions and guards in Yunhai City. Uncle Nine said with some concern.

"What are you doing?" Qi Tian looked at everyone's solemn expressions and was a little funny, "We're on vacation for the whole country?"

Everyone lowered their heads, all of them were not optimistic about the upcoming war, after all, Emperor Cree was not an ordinary general, he was a madman, a murderer, a man with soldiers...

Almost all words of praise about war can be applied to him.

An Lushan felt that Qi Tian didn't seem to have realized the seriousness, and said: "Although the boss knows the lion army very well, the person of Emperor Cree must not be looked at with normal thinking, he can use 50,000 troops into 200,000 troops. ”

"I understand everyone's concerns, but please rest assured, as long as I am here, there will be no accidents, even if Emperor Kereh is an immortal, he will die in my hands, in front of me, all strong enemies are dust on my shoulders, just a light blow, it will be gone!" Qi Tian said with great confidence.

This strong sense of self-confidence was even more contagious to others, and the solemnity on everyone's faces finally relaxed a little.

"Alright, you all go back and get ready, and set off early tomorrow morning. Qi Tian said, and walked towards the city.

He's going to say goodbye to his family tonight, and he's going to bring something special.

Qi Mansion Dining Room.

Xia Qingxue touched her increasingly bulging belly, crying, "Brother-in-law, why are you leaving me again, I can't bear you..."

After all, Li Jiaomei has rich experience and a much more mature heart, although she is reluctant to leave Qi Tian in her heart, she knows that this is a fact that cannot be changed, and it is better to wait for his return happily than to accept it painfully.

"Sister Qingxue, don't be sad, Qi Tian is the general who protects the country, and now that the two countries are attacking, he naturally has the responsibility to defend the country, isn't his departure this time equivalent to an encounter in the near future?"

"Sister Jiaomei, I also know this truth, but I feel uncomfortable and want to cry..."Xia Qingxue said with rain, "Do you have to endure it when I want to cry?

Qi Tian on the side was very speechless, what does it have to do with the child if he wants to cry?

Li Jiaomei said softly: "My sister can cry if she wants to, we are all our own people, it's okay." ”

Xia Qingxue nodded, and continued to cry with a handful of snot and tears.

"Third brother, you won't be in danger this time, right? I heard that the commander of the Lion Legion this time is Emperor Cree, and it is rumored that he is nine feet tall, as strong as a hill, and his strength is amazing, and even Ah Nu Han can become an emperor because he pushed him. Qi Zaiqing said with some concern.

"Hehe, isn't our Great Moon Emperor also pushed up by me?" Qi Tian smiled, "Don't worry, it's just a reckless man with a strong body, and he can't make a few moves in front of me." ”

He deliberately belittled Emperor Cree the Great in the hope that his family would be reassured.

Qi Zaiqing could only nod.

"Big brother, you are now the director of the academy, and when I come back, you will have to start the imperial examination again. Qi Tian said.

Qi Zaiqing came to the spirit, he found that doing what he likes to do is particularly passionate, "Third brother, rest assured, before you come back, the eldest brother will definitely organize the department, find more civilian talents, and serve the country." ”

Xiao Yun suddenly interjected at this time: "Tian'er, I heard that there is a kind of dairy sheep in the northern grassland, this kind of dairy sheep is different from ordinary sheep, the goat milk produced by the dairy sheep is very mellow and nutritious, and the woman drinks it very well, you remember to bring a few dairy sheep back to me this time." ”

Qi Tian was stunned for a moment, staring at his mother with wide eyes, "Mother, your son is going to go on an expedition, shouldn't you worry about my safety?"

"Don't worry!" Xiao Yun said with a smile, "Your father said, once there were only a few thousand people in Yunhai City, and you beat the army of 30,000 lions, and the big man who came to our house for dinner a few days ago didn't surrender to you at that time?"

A few black lines appeared on Qi Tian's forehead, it seemed that Qi Wuxian had long been afraid that Xiao Yun would worry about him, and deliberately said that things were so simple and so easy!

And his mother is at home all the year round, and she doesn't understand the complexity of the outside world, so... My own dad is too sinister!

"Hear no, bring a few more goats back, and in the future, we won't drink milk, but goat's milk." Xiao Yun was afraid that Qi Tian would not take it seriously, so he told again.

Qi Tian nodded, and said helplessly: "Mother, don't worry, I'll bring you a few hundred back this time." ”

Xiao Yun nodded with satisfaction, "This is my mother's good son." ”

"What?," Xia Qingxue instantly stopped her tears and looked at Xiao Yun seriously.

Xiao Yun nodded, "Yesterday I went to listen to an old Chinese medicine doctor lecture, saying that the goat milk produced by dairy sheep contains a lot of nutrients that we are suitable for our women, and drinking it is not only beautiful, but also very good for the skin. ”

"It turns out that goat's milk is so good!" Xia Qingxue said in surprise, and then turned her head to look at Qi Tian, "Brother-in-law, you will also bring me hundreds of dairy sheep when you go to the northern grassland this time, and I will open a sheepfold in Yunhai City in the future and raise this kind of dairy sheep!"

Qi Tian was speechless, did he go to war or travel this time? I think you're like a goat!

It's just that he only dared to mutter this sentence in his heart, but he didn't dare to say it.

"By the way, what about Dad?" Qi Tian found that Qi Wuxian did not come to eat.

He said that the positions of many officials in the imperial court have changed in the past few days, and he has to rearrange the resumes of these people, so he will come back later. Xiao Yun said.

Qi Tian nodded, it seems that his father's workaholic mistake has been committed again.

"Third Young Master, someone from the palace is looking for you. A family member said.

"Okay, I'll go over and take a look. Qi Tian stood up and walked outside.

When he arrived at the door, it was Gonggong He.

"Grandpa He, why are you here?"

Gonggong He arched his hand and smiled: "His Royal Highness the Emperor knows that the general will go on the expedition tomorrow, so he will hold a division hall in front of the palace early tomorrow morning, and the general must participate." ”

Qi Tian almost forgot about this Great Moon Emperor, "Oh, then I know, we will set off from the south gate of the palace tomorrow morning." ”

Gonggong He arched his hand, "Then Weichen will leave." ”

Qi Tian nodded.

The next day, the people of the imperial capital city flocked to the south street of the palace, but the wide street had long been stopped by the guards, and the people could only watch on both sides of the street, and in the middle were the 50,000 guards who were about to go on the expedition.

Dressed in a pitch-black armor and riding a tall black horse, Qi Tian slowly walked from the end of the street towards the palace gate.

This big black horse is exactly what he wears for his black armor, after all, he still pays attention to his appearance...

And the soldiers on the street orderly moved out of the middle position and let Qi Tian pass.

When the people in the middle of the road saw Qi Tianhou, they immediately cheered loudly!

"The general will win!"

"The Great General is mighty!"

"The Great General is our protector!"

Several women also picked up the young children, raised them above their heads, and shouted: "General, in the future, my children will also learn from you and become a general!"

Qi Tian rode on his horse, nodded with a smile, and waved to the people on both sides, enjoying the support and cheers of the people.

He is now the protector general of the Sunny Empire and the patron saint of the people!

When he reached the steps of the palace gate, the cheers of the people in the street were even louder!

And the Great Moon Emperor was already waiting there, and there were several priests in strange costumes on either side.

"General, didn't you say that I want to see you off?" said Emperor Dayue, "Why are you going to go on the expedition without making a sound?"

Qi Tian said politely: "The main reason is that I am afraid of the emperor's trouble." ”

"The general's black armor is really powerful. ”

Qi Tian smiled slightly, "This is all a gift from the emperor. ”

Emperor Dayue didn't say anything more, and waved his hands to both sides, signaling that the sacrifice could begin.

I saw that the priests began to dance strangely, and kept muttering something in their mouths, as if they had gone mad...

Qi Tian doesn't like this kind of flashy ceremony, he likes real things, how good it is to send a few beautiful women with him.

It was almost noon, and these meaningless ceremonies were finally over.

"Your Royal Highness, then I will go on the expedition. Qi Tian said.

"Our army will win!" shouted the Great Moon Emperor.

In an instant, everyone shouted in unison, "Our army will win, and the general will win!"

Qi Tian looked at the people on the street, and a sense of responsibility and accomplishment that he had never felt before rose in his heart.

Just unconsciously, he actually accepted his current identity and status a little, and the people in front of him seemed to be like his children, and they couldn't tolerate the slightest hurt and grievance.

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PS: I can see that the monthly pass is given to such a diligent author as me...