Fu Song

Chapter 147 Invitation

It is impossible for Xiao Cheng to turn Da Song's extremely inefficient black powder into a real explosive. The only thing he can do is to slightly increase the power of his explosion.Then put them in a confined space, and use the air waves generated after they explode to cause damage.

The turbulent air waves will tear the ceramics, turning them into pieces of sharp blades flying around, and the sound of thunder, which is like a thunderbolt, has considerable destructive power to people's ears and brains.

Of course, the most important point is that this is the first time something like this has appeared.

Anything that comes up for the first time, basically creates some scares.

Because people don't know him well.

Just like now, when these thunder-like weapons appeared on the battlefield for the first time, and it was at a critical moment, it immediately changed the situation of the stalemate.

The Dingnan soldiers who were still fighting with the Guangrui army on the slope turned their heads, but what they saw was the chaos on the tower behind them.The banner of the Dingnan Army disappeared, as did Zuoqiu Ming's general flag. In their eyes, black jars fell one after another, and a ball of orange-red flames accompanied the sound of thunder, and then there were many The brother fell down screaming.

Lei Dejin and his subordinates were facing the fall of these black jars, their ears were stuffed with cloth strips and grass balls, the sound of thunder did not affect them much, but they could clearly see the impact of every black jar. When the jar exploded in the air, it caused damage and confusion to the enemy.

Where could there be a better opportunity than now?
The morale of the Guangrui army was soaring, taking advantage of the panic of the Dingnan army, they rushed up the city wall like a bamboo, and drove the panicked Dingnan army to flee in all directions.

Yanzhou City only persisted for two days before being breached by the Guangrui army. Zuo Qiuming, the magistrate of Yanzhou, escaped with only a hundred people.

Xiao Cheng went up to Tanzi Ridge again with a jug of wine.

"My brother has conquered Yanzhou City, so Xiao came here to have a few drinks with Master to celebrate!" Xiao Cheng raised the wine pot with a smile, and said to Zhang Yuan who was under the big tree.

The shade of the big trees is like a canopy, covering the square garden of several feet, and there is a bluestone slab in the middle, which is smooth and bright.Other places are covered with snow, only here, but there is no trace of snow.

At this moment, Zhang Yuan was sitting cross-legged on the felt on the bluestone slab, holding a stove in his arms, but beside him were two wine bowls and a leg of cured pork.

"I saw Xiao Erlang climbing the mountain with wine, so I have already prepared wine bowls and appetizers. Is the wine from Tianxiang Pavilion?" Zhang Yuan put the two wine bowls in front of him with a smile, and put the cured pork leg Set it up. "This pork leg is made by the old man's secret method. It doesn't need to be cooked, just tear it up and eat it raw. The taste is extraordinary."

"Of course it's from the Tianxiang Pavilion!" Xiao Cheng laughed loudly, the clear wine was poured into the bowl, and some of it rushed out of the bowl and landed on the bluestone board. Zhang Yuan dipped his finger in his mouth and sucked it, continuously Eyes narrowed: "Good wine!"

"Wine is good wine, but it's also easy to get drunk." Xiao Cheng picked up the wine bowl, "Just like Yanzhou City, it's a good place, and you can only watch it, but now it's taken back, and those who look at him can't drink it. There are more, and there are more people who want to get him."

Zhang Yuan chuckled, picked up the wine bowl and touched Xiao Cheng, brought it to his lips, and took a sip. Feeling hot in his belly, he said, "Erlang already has a draft in his heart, why bother to ask me about it?"

"The authorities are obsessed, and there are always some things that they can't see clearly." Xiao Cheng smiled and said, "It's not as clear as the master sitting on the Tanzi Ridge and watching with cold eyes. Besides, my elder brother also needs someone to push him away. "

Zhang Yuan nodded: "Erlang's wine is really not for free."

Xiao Cheng laughed. "I want to ask my master to analyze it and confirm what Xiao wants. It's not easy to discuss these things with others."

Zhang Yuan stared at Xiao Cheng for a long time, then shook his head and said: "Could it be that the old man has a rebellious personality? That's why you and Xiao Erlang are like a group?"

"Xiao has never thought of treason!" Xiao Cheng waved his hands again and again: "Master, please don't wrong me. What Xiao did was just to protect himself."

"The ruler wants his subject to die, the subject has to die, the father wants the son to die, the son has to die!" Zhang Yuan said with a smile, "Why does Xiao Erlang want to protect himself?"

Xiao Cheng said with a slightly cold face: "My life is my own. I haven't seen enough of this colorful world. Why do I have to offer my head if someone says a word? I have to do something to make myself live to my heart's content. .”

Zhang Yuan nodded: "It seems that we are really the same kind of people. Come on, Erlang, but we drink a bowl full."

Xiao Cheng didn't speak any more, just picked up the bowl, touched Zhang Yuan heavily, opened his mouth and drank a drop, his face flushed instantly.

"Ma Xing is a really smart person, a decisive person, and a responsible person." Zhang Yuan put down his wine bowl and said: "From the news from Youzhou and Longzhou, he immediately After learning the news that your elder brother sent troops, he ordered the Suide Army and the Security Army to move to these two places, and put on an offensive posture. No matter whether they can really attack or not, they are a threat to these two places. It is impossible to help Yanzhou. Of course, I am afraid that he did not expect that your elder brother would capture Yanzhou City so quickly."

Xiao Cheng nodded: "You're right. If it weren't for the current situation in Bianliang City, it would be a very good thing to be a general under someone like Ma Xing. But such a person would also rub his eyes If there is no sand, this time Guangrui's army cut him down and did not act, he has already touched his rebellious scales, and the suppression will definitely come next."

Speaking of this, Xiao Cheng sighed: "He let the Suide army and the security army dispatch to suppress Youzhou and Longzhou, but it ruined my big event."

Zhang Yuan was taken aback: "Are you going to swallow even these two places? Your appetite is too big, how is this possible?"

"How is it impossible!" Xiao Cheng stared at the other party: "It's freezing cold, the traffic is not smooth, and the information is not clear. The distance between the two places is different from Yanzhou City, and the road conditions are also different. I originally planned to take Yanzhou After that, they took advantage of the time difference to attack the Dingnan army in these two places one after another. The news from Yanzhou City said that Li Xu's son Li Hao was originally in Yanzhou City, and he went out to call in reinforcements at that time. , now, I am afraid that reinforcements cannot be dispatched, and this Li Hao will definitely run away."

"Are you plotting against the Difficult Army in Youzhou and Longzhou? Captured them and used them for yourself?" Zhang Yuan broke Xiao Cheng's thoughts with a single word.

"Of course." In front of Zhang Yuan, Xiao Cheng did not hide anything: "Our current strength is too weak, and it is not a matter to rely entirely on party members. We need enough mutual checks and balances. The prisoners of the Dingnan Army are a It’s a good choice! The imperial court can’t tolerate them. If they fall into the imperial court’s hands, their fate will not be much better, so it’s better to fall into our hands. I think they are willing! Now these people can be saved for a while. You can't get it."

Zhang Yuan was stunned for a moment, shook his head again and again, and said with a smile: "Now, I think you should still think about how to deal with Ma Xing Ma's next move!"

"My brother has never left Shentangbao, and Yanzhou was attacked by the Dangxiang people, so it will naturally be taken over by the Dangxiang people." Xiao Cheng said quietly: "Those natural salt lakes will of course also fall into the hands of the Dangxiang people. So what if the bachelor sent people? Let them deal with the party members!"

"The party members obey your orders!"

"In the next seven ranks, Cheng Fenglang is still a Juelu official. How can He De let the party members obey me?" Xiao Cheng sneered: "The party members only have money and benefits in their eyes. These natural salt lakes fall into their hands. It's a natural thing, but in order to win over these people and let them continue to contribute in the next battle, my brother can only give up these benefits."

"That's a good way of saying it. Party members control Yancheng and Hengshan, which is equivalent to isolating most of Ma Xing's means of controlling your elder brother. Even if there is, it can be resolved." Zhang Yuan nodded: "Wait until you are really full-fledged But Xiao Erlang, do you trust the party members so much? Whether it is benevolent and loyal, or Tuoba Yangwei, which is a fuel-efficient lamp? They all eat meat. As long as the benefits are enough Da, it is extremely easy for them to abandon you Xiao Brothers."

"What I can give them, others can't give them." Xiao Cheng said: "Even Ma Xing can't give them."

"You drew a big cake for them, and whether you can fulfill it is another matter!" Zhang Yuan sneered.

"I let them see that now we have planted seeds in the field, and then we will raise the seedlings, grow them, and finally harvest. This takes time and hard work." Xiao Cheng said: "The hope is still there, and they will I will work hard towards this.”

"Not everyone has the patience of Tuoba Yangwei and Ren Duozhong. Money touches people's hearts. There are hundreds of thousands of party members in Hengshan!"

"That's why I came to ask you to drink, Master!" Xiao Cheng laughed loudly: "Master, what's the point of teaching these little dolls here? Your method is not like Master Cen, who specializes in helping people to be admitted to the Jinshi, how about it? Come out of the mountain, I reserve the position of the big shopkeeper of Hengshan Commerce and Trade just for you!"

"The shopkeeper of Hengshan Commerce and Trade?" Zhang Yuan was stunned.

"Master, do you underestimate this position? In the future, Hengshan Business will be the key to control the entire Hengshan party! As you said, sir, there are many short-sighted party members, so I need someone like Mr. to control the overall situation!" Xiao Cheng said: "I need Hengshan Dangxiang to be loyal to my Xiao family forever, not others."

(End of this chapter)