PS: it''s more than ten days before we leave the monthly ticket


    Fang Xie ordered the people of Xiaoqi school to return the two shells to the rosefinch mountain fire workshop as soon as possible, and then asked someone to bring Andrew. Until now, Fang Xie has realized how far away he is from his goal. Andrew is just an apprentice in a firearms factory in the Principality of Ross. Although he is very smart, his vision and knowledge are limited. Moreover, it now seems that the firearms manufacturing level of the Principality of Ross is completely different from that of the opru empire.


    In other words, the weapons made by Fang Xie in Zhuque mountain... Are backward.


    If you think like this, you will inevitably be disappointed. With such painstaking and thorough preparation and strict confidentiality, firearms have been successfully manufactured, but at this time, you will find that the manufactured things still lag behind the powerful empire on the other side of the ocean. You will eventually feel a little uncomfortable. The assassin''s mace, which was originally intended to be used at the most critical moment, is now likely to lose its meaning.


    After watching the artillery test firing, Fang Xie''s concern became more and more serious. But now all he can do is remind him that he can''t settle down at all after sending the third batch of people. This is the third batch of messengers to eastern Xinjiang. They visit Mu house and Yang Shunhui. Most of the border troops in eastern Xinjiang are controlled by Mu house, and the two soldiers of Yang Shunhui are the most important forces that can be freely mobilized. The defense of eastern Xinjiang lies in both.


    It has been several years since the aupru Empire destroyed the Aegean empire. If the Empire has a brilliant monarch, the greed of the empire is far from being satisfied and will only expand more and more. It''s like Yang Jian and his descendants have been opening up territory since the founding of the Sui Dynasty.


    Three groups of people were sent out in a row. Fang Xie hoped that his reminder would be valued by Mufu and Yang Shun.


    "Kirin!"


    After Fang Xie sent his men, he turned to Qilin and said, "take the people of the private camp and the border army. Everyone goes to tie the Scarecrow and put on his number clothes."


    "Ah?"


    Qilin didn''t understand Fang Xie''s order for a moment. He hesitated and asked, "general, how many scarecrows?"


    "More is better!"


    Fang Xie thought for a moment and said, "in addition, mobilize the people to the surrounding villages and towns, let the people help, and then find a carpenter. I want to build a floating bridge."


    Qilin and Chen Xiaoru answer. Seeing Fang Xie''s dignified face, they dare not delay and go out to make preparations.


    After Fang Xie ordered, he boarded the wall of Dingyuan city again, raised his eyes and observed in the direction of Qingyuan City opposite: "I specially observed after crossing the river..."


    Fang Xie pointed to about three miles south of Jinshui. It was a high slope with lush weeds and many dried reeds.


    "That place can be used."


    San jinhou looked at it and said, "I''m not good at military affairs. If the senior general has anything to do with logistics, he will directly command."


    "It''s not difficult to fight Qingyuan City now."


    Fang Xie slowly relaxed his mouth and said, "I''m most worried about the east side. No matter what difficulties there are in the south, I face them directly, so I''m not too worried. We''re in the southwest, but we''re in the East. There''s no way across thousands of miles."


    "The general has a way to win Qingyuan City?"


    San Jin Hou asked.


    Fang Xie said: "Although we have captured a gun, we can use it to blast open the gate of Qingyuan City, but there is only one gun, which can''t suppress the defenders on the wall. Even if we blow open the gate, the loss of attack will not be too small. There are 20000 Nanyan troops in the city and many people who have been practicing. Apart from cavalry, there are only 30000 or 40000 attack teams we can mobilize, There is no advantage at all, so if you want to break the city, you must first find a way to consume as much of the enemy''s troops as possible. "


    "Where has our brigade gone and how long will it be?"


    Fang Jiewen


    The people of Xiaoqi school quickly replied, "it has crossed the boar river. It is estimated that it will arrive in five days at the latest. If the cavalry leave the brigade, they can arrive two days in advance. The people sent back said that now the army only sleeps two hours a day and is on the way the rest of the time."


    Fang Xie shook his head: "it''s not useful for cavalry to come in advance. Send someone to urge them. When Dingyuan city still has time to let them rest, it''s more difficult on the road."


    "Here!"


    The people of Xiaoqi school answered and left quickly.


    He turned back and asked the other generals of the border army, "can the cavalry wade across where the water slows down downstream?"


    "Should be!"


    Don''t be a general of the border army. "The downstream river has been widened several times. The water is not too deep, only around the waist. But I don''t know if the bottom is too soft. My subordinates are worried about being trapped."


    "Then check it!"


    Fang Xie said, "within two days, be sure to find a place where you can cross the river."


    "Here!"


    Don''t lead the border troops away.


    "General, why are you so anxious?"


    Wu Yi asked in some surprise.


    "There''s news from Mu San again."


    Fang Xie frowned slightly and said: "Yang Jian has led his troops out of Chang''an, and now it is estimated that he has arrived at Jiangbei Road. He should fight with the rebels of luotu soon. If the armored army is really similar to the 3000 golden monk soldiers of the Buddha sect... How can luotu be invincible? With 3000 cautious monk soldiers of the Buddha sect, he claims that there is no one to break, and Yang Jian has 20000 people in his hand! If luotu is defeated, he will lose his use value, Jiang Nantong Seeing that he was useless, those people in the ancient academy would not take him in again. Luo Tu''s disabled soldiers had to retreat to the southwest... "


    Fang Xie was worried and said: "So, we must take Nanyan as soon as possible, and then I''ll go back to Huangyang road. Those people in Tonggu academy are most likely to meet Fengshi rudder. If luotu is defeated, they don''t dare to fight with Yang Jian, and once they are willing to give in, Yang Jian will never kill in Jiangnan. Now he needs to stabilize the Sui Dynasty as soon as possible, so if those people in Jiangnan are willing He will settle in the future, but not now. "


    Wu Yidao''s face changed: "so... If the people in Jiangnan fall, Yang Jian''s goal is our southwest..."


    Fang Xie nodded and didn''t speak again.


    ……


    ……


    Hedong Road


    Xingtucheng


    As a buffer zone between the northwest and the Central Plains, Hedong road was not greatly affected by the war, but the damage was not small. When the Imperial Army marched westward to counter the rebellion, Hedong road was the rear base, and a large number of grain, grass and baggage were transported from Hedong Road, and the granaries were almost empty. Later, Emperor Tianyou Yang Yi led his troops back to Chang''an, where the rebels were excited on Hedong road and the first canal of gaokaitai king During the war, the rebels raided Hedong road again, and even the food in the hands of the people was exploited and exhausted.


    More than 100000 Imperial troops died in Yishui, while emperor Tianyou quietly crossed the river under the protection of Su Buwei and immortal Zhang of Wudang. After the battle of more than 100000 Imperial troops, GaoKai Taihe wangyiqu had no enemies in Hedong road. Although Jin Shixiong in Northwest China was still there, he couldn''t take care of himself.


    Pangba held up by Jiangnan families was destroyed by Luo Yao, who was defeated by Yang Jian. Luo Tu led the disabled soldiers south, and the imperial army took advantage of the situation to chase down.


    On the contrary, the rebels in GaoKai Taihe and wangyiqu have not been blocked by the regular imperial army.


    Xingtucheng is the Daoist city of Hedong road. It hasn''t been damaged since it was occupied by the rebels in recent years. The governor of Hedong Road, Yang shanchen, was frugal and prevented the people from resisting the rebels. As a result, he was defeated by the navy of Wang Yiqu. Yang shanchen was killed and his body was chopped up to feed fish. Later, Wang Yiqu hypocritically killed several so-called killers because of too much public resentment, and then used Jinsi nanmu for Yang The good minister carved a body and buried it.


    Wang Yiqu and Gao Kaitai had a good relationship. They knew each other a long time ago and later married by marriage. Although it was only a son of Wang Yiqu who married a daughter of Gao Kaitai, they dared not speak openly in order to prevent the emperor from suspecting that they formed a party for personal gain during the Taiping period of the Sui Dynasty.


    After the two men set up the army, they never had too serious differences. Moreover, Wang Yiqu seemed willing to be the second in command. On the surface, he respected Gao Kaitai. After all, the nearly 200000 elite rebels were Gao Kaitai''s. no matter how strong his Navy was, it would be useless to leave the river.


    The original governor''s Yamen has been changed into Marshal''s mansion.


    Gao Kaitai was supported by Wang Yiqu as Grand Marshal and Vice Marshal. In fact, according to Wang Yiqu''s original intention, he wanted to support Gao Kaitai as king. But who knows that he had this idea. Luo Yao lost in Gyeonggi road. At this time, if Gao Kaitai became king, it would be foolish.


    As long as he dares to be king, he will lead the spear at once.


    Even if the imperial court intended to pacify Jiangnan first, if he became king, the imperial court must mobilize all forces to target him first.


    Gao Kaitai is not very old. He is only about 40 years old. Today he wears a Black Embroidered golden Python robe. Although it is different from the king''s robe, it is not very big. Sitting below him on the left is the Navy General and the rebel deputy commander Wang Yiqu. His beard is gray and his face is covered with wrinkles.


    It seems that the two men are a tall man and a thin man.


    The man sitting opposite Wang Yiqu was dressed in a treasure blue royal coat and his face was a little dark. It was obvious that he was not in a good mood. This man was Jin Shixiong, a general in the northwest.


    "Brother Suyuan..."


    Kao Kai Tai glanced at Jin Shixiong and said in silence for a moment: "It''s dangerous, but now it''s the right time... I know there''s still a problem in brother Suyuan''s heart. But think about it. Even if you don''t raise the flag, will the imperial court let you go in the future? As far as I know, the status of the Jin family in Jiangnan Tonggu academy seems not low? Now you and I know that if the imperial court wins... It''s not good for anyone."


    Jin Shixiong remained silent.


    Wang Yiqu smiled and said: "Su Yuan, in fact, you are far away from us. How can you not understand the current situation? The man went south to fight with luotu, and the people in the south of the Yangtze River must sit in front of luotu to reap the benefits. Now is the best time... Gyeonggi province is short of troops, and there are neither that man nor Wanxing in Chang''an city. Chang''an City, which is said to never be conquered, is still alive Rely on what? The high and thick wall? "


    "Ha ha..."


    He smiled and said: "The city walls are strong, but the hearts of the people in the city are not strong. That man is killing in Chang''an city. Everyone in the city is worried. This time he leads the troops south. Everyone in the city will be relieved. I bet if I send someone to contact Chang''an city at this time, I don''t know how many people expect us to lead the troops to kill them. At that time, the people who open the gate for us will have to line up!"


    Gao Kaitai said: "brother Suyuan... Can''t you put all the chips together? Your brother is in the south of the Yangtze River and you are in the northwest. It seems that your brother has been presiding over the Jin family all the time. Don''t you... Brother Suyuan want to fight for it?"


    He advised: "Even if the Jin family in Jiangnan has a high status in Tonggu academy, you know, there are many people who are higher than the Jin family. Besides, you are carrying loyalty and will only watch the opportunity miss. Let''s not forget that there is another Mu house in the northeast! If we don''t join the army, can you ensure that they don''t join the army? When they join the army, we will be passive. Now ... whoever occupies Chang''an is orthodox! Never mind that the Yang family are dead or alive, and then push out a puppet, and we can give orders openly! "


    Jin Shixiong''s face changed for a while. After a long silence, he sighed and said, "tell me about your plan."