retaliate

Chapter 1412
A worker must first sharpen his tools if he wants to do well.

Since he took charge of Taiping County, Li Xuan has been continuously improving the weapons in the army.

Taiping City, known as the City of Sin, can be said to be the base of evil forces.The exiles hacked and killed each other recklessly in the city, and the officers and soldiers came to drive them away. If there were fewer people, they would be killed if they failed.

There are too many talents among the exiles, and they can get sharper weapons than officers and soldiers.

Li Xuan assembled a group of craftsmen and pointed out the direction for them, followed by a long wait.

This waiting period is very long. As the number of projects increases, a lot of money and manpower need to be invested every year.

For this reason, many officials under his command are puzzled and feel that such investment is meaningless.

Some people even said: "The Tang Dynasty has been using these weapons for hundreds of years. Could it be that the Ming government wants to use these craftsmen to surpass the efforts of countless craftsmen in the Tang Dynasty for hundreds of years?"

This is overreaching!
Li Xuan didn't refute or scold him silently, but just used his prestige to continuously pour in money and food.

He knew that in order to make a breakthrough, he must first lay a good foundation.

The key is to improve the toughness of the metal, which requires countless trials.

This is a career that most tests patience.

The artisans tested and failed again and again.After achieving a little achievement, I rejoice, but most of the time I get nothing and spend countless money and food.

The craftsmen were all ashamed, but Li Xuan calmed down and made it clear: the money and food input is not enough, and the support for the craftsmen is not enough!

These words shocked the entire northern Xinjiang, but the Chang'an Ministry of Industry scoffed at it.

When the first Mo Dao came out, everything was worth it.

Then came the small crossbow.

Cavalry can easily deal a wave of long-range damage to the opponent with this kind of crossbow.

At the same time, taking advantage of the advancement of materials, Li Xuan ordered craftsmen to improve the standard crossbow.

What is the effect... At that time, Li Xuan took civil and military officials to the school field to watch the test.

The original crossbow and the improved crossbow are fired together.

The result made the military generals ecstatic.

But replacing the crossbow requires a lot of money and materials. Liu Qing and others gritted their teeth and embezzled a lot of money from other places. As for the iron mine... a group of prisoners from the Northern Liao Dynasty who had just been captured did not go to build roads, but went to the mine.

In this way, the east wall was demolished to make up for the west wall. Before the army went south, the crossbows in the army were almost replaced.

As soon as it opens...

What the hell!

Full house!

The crossbow formations of the rebels are on standby, waiting to engage in crossbow fire with their opponents to see who can last longer.

The crossbowmen were dumbfounded when they saw the crossbow arrows falling on their own heads.

They looked down at the crossbow in their hands, and then at the commanding general.

And the general was dumbfounded.

Did the old man measure the distance wrong?
The rebels relied on experience for distance measurement, and the general re-estimated it.

"That's right!"

He rubbed his eyes, "I'm afraid the old man is dizzy, shoot the arrow!"

The crossbow array of the rebels fired a volley in panic.

then……

Shi Zhongtang and others in the Chinese army were also watching this wave of arrow rain.

The arrow rain flew over and landed in the open space.

No, they have already rushed out of the formation, and the fastest runners of the dozen or so death battalion sergeants were shot into hedgehogs.

And behind them, farther away is the Northern Border Army.

That is to say, when comparing range, the rebels are not enough!
Chun Yu's face was ashen, "My lord, the crossbow of the Northern Frontier Army is wrong!"

"It's Chang'an!" Someone scolded: "It must be the ghosts of the Chang'an Ministry of Industry who gave them the best crossbows."

The Tang Dynasty did not allow private individuals, and even the frontiers were not allowed to make crossbows by themselves.

It was discovered that it was accused of treason.

A group of generals were filled with righteous indignation and scolded the Chang'an Ministry of Industry.

"The Ministry of Industry has not given weapons to Beijiang for several years."

He Zun said quietly.

Uh!
Only then did everyone remember the fallout between Beijiang and Chang'an in recent years.

Since then, Chang'an has cut off all supplies to northern Xinjiang.

Money and food.

weapon!

In other words, these are all sharp weapons produced by Beijiang's self-reliance.

And the instigator, needless to say, is the King of Qin!

But now there is a big problem.

Wei Ming said: "The Northern Frontier Army mainly attacks with weakness. This is relying on the sharpness of the crossbow. If our army is passively attacked..."

"here we go again!"

Someone scolded.

Just as the first wave of arrow rain arrived, the second wave came again.

The three-stage shot showed its power again.

Wei Ming looked at Shi Zhongtang, "If this goes on like this, our morale...can't last!"

The crossbow array of the Northern Xinjiang Army can even move forward, continuously extending the strike range.

The idea of ​​the rebels braking with silence was instantly shattered.

Shi Zhongtang waved his hand, "Counterattack!"

With the horn sounding, the rebels launched a counterattack.

The pawns on both sides ran wildly towards each other and collided heavily.

In an instant, the Death Battalion broke through.

"Sure enough, he is not afraid of death." He Zun sighed.

"King Qin and Beiliao have been fighting for many years, and the Death Battalion has contributed a lot."

What Shi Zhongtang didn't say was that Beiliao became the whetstone of King Qin, honing the Northern Army into a formidable force.

The rebels were counterattacking, and the follow-up infantry continued to rush up.

The opening was blocked, and then counterattacked.

"Kill the past!"

Suo Yun limped to the front, slashed and killed one person and shouted: "For Your Highness!"

The counterattack of the rebels was too fierce, and the attack of the Death Battalion seemed to have encountered a rock and was bounced back.

This moment changed the expression of many people.

At the juncture of life and death, these rebels finally broke out the fierceness in their bones.

To die!

Then die together!

"Money, life!" Shi Zhongtang was very satisfied with the current situation, "What do people like most in life? What do they fear most? They like money the most, but they fear death the most. Tempt them with money and threaten them with death. Then, they Naturally it would be crazy."

He thought for a moment, "Like, a mad dog!"

These words describe human nature vividly.

He Zun has always been dissatisfied with Shi Zhongtang's way of boosting morale, and feels like a horse thief.

But at this moment, he suddenly realized.

Shi Zhongtang looked at him meaningfully, "These tribal warriors have no loyalty in their eyes. They have been fighting against the world since birth, and survived natural and man-made disasters. In order to survive, they can sell everything they have. , even including their own souls. In their souls, there are only two words: interest!"

"Why doesn't this king want to encourage them with loyalty? But that's just playing the piano against the cow. Only interests can drive them."

He Zun originally wanted to ask the king why he didn't say it earlier, but after thinking about it, he couldn't help sighing.

What's the use of saying it earlier?

On the contrary, it will make the subordinates uneasy.

"It's not easy for the king!"

Shi Zhongtang smiled and said: "I have been preparing for this battle for a long time. The money I have accumulated for many years is there, and I will only distribute it to them after the big victory. Then I promised... If I can attack Guanzhong again this time, I will The king will let go of military discipline."

"What does Your Majesty mean?" He Zun's heart trembled.

"Those meat-eaters in Guanzhong are not easy to deal with. This king has no righteous name..." Shi Zhongtang suddenly said mockingly: "You don't know, last time someone came to see this king quietly and said something. If this king Agree to their conditions, and they will support the king to set the world."

"What conditions?"

He Zun had a vague idea of ​​that person's background.

"First, let go of land mergers. Second, their businesses are not taxed. Third, their fields are not taxed. Fourth, their children are not required to pass the imperial examination to become officials."

"This...if that's the case, who does this country belong to?" He Zun's expression changed.

"Yes! If this king agrees, who does this country belong to?"

Shi Zhongtang suddenly smiled strangely, "The king agreed at that time."

He Zun's body shook.

"At that time, the king's army had just entered Guanzhong, and the king thought to himself, it is important to win the country first, as for the others, we will talk about it later."

But then he fled south in embarrassment.

"If we can enter Guanzhong again this time, this king will no longer have peace talks with those meat eaters. This king will use a knife to teach them how to behave."

"Your Majesty wants to kill them?"

Shi Zhongtang grinned and said: "There are two emperors in the Tang Dynasty, one is called the emperor, and the other is called the aristocratic family. If there is no second day, if this king becomes an emperor, he will definitely destroy them."

Kill all the aristocratic families!
"Then...then there will be chaos!" He Zun tremblingly said: "If not done well, the world will be in chaos."

The background of the family is too deep, let's say that among the rebels, God knows if there are people from the family.

"The world is in chaos, what does it have to do with this king?"

Shi Zhongtang said coldly.

Ahead, screams erupted suddenly, Shi Zhongtang looked up, and saw the Death Battalion of the Northern Border Army broke through his formation again.

So Yun's slogan has changed.

"For your waiting wife and children!"

Fight bravely, make military achievements, and recover your body.According to the rules of northern Xinjiang, those soldiers who regained their freedom will get fields and houses, and even cattle and farm tools are ready-made.

Just pack your bags and check in.

Under this encouragement, the soldiers of the Death Battalion broke out.

It doesn't matter if you die in battle, if you die alone, the whole family will be happy.

For the war dead, not only their souls can enter the Martyrs' Shrine to enjoy the offerings from the soldiers and civilians of Northern Xinjiang, especially His Highness King Qin, but their wives and children can also enjoy many benefits.

There is money and food every month until the child is full.

The children of the war dead are given priority in entering schools, and after they are read out, the governments at all levels give priority to hiring...

This is the whole Tang Dynasty.

No.

It is a favorable condition that is not available in the whole world.

Therefore, in northern Xinjiang, everyone is proud to serve in the army.

You go!

Leave the rest to King Qin!
"Press it down!" Shi Zhongtang said coldly.

Waves of rebels rushed towards the death camp one after another.

"They showed signs of fatigue," Wei Ming said.

He was the first to make this gesture, Shi Zhongtang glanced at him, and nodded approvingly.

But Wei Ming saw a hint of coldness.

"Your Majesty, I would like to go to the front to command." Wei Ming volunteered.

"hold on."

Shi Zhongtang casually rejected him.

Wei Ming kept smiling, but clenched his right hand tightly.

Li Xuan also saw the exhaustion of the Death Battalion.

"Your Highness, the rebels have begun to counterattack."

A group of infantry rushed out from the rebel formation, they held iron sticks in their hands, and when they went down with a stick, any horizontal knives or long spears were just for display.

This is a one-force drop-ten meeting!
"Your Highness, this is the strongman battalion of the rebel army." He Lianyan said: "Shi Zhongtang selected 2000 strong men from the army, and everyone practiced with iron rods. They are known as strong men in the army."

"Your Highness, the Death Battalion is retreating," Han Ji reminded.

Li Xuan saw it.

The iron sticks of the Lishi Battalion are almost invincible in front.

It reminded Li Xuan of the tank seen in the scroll.

"They broke through."

The situation of the battle changed very quickly. Before Li Xuan could react, the Lishi Battalion pierced through the formation of the Death Battalion in the middle.

There was a sudden confusion ahead.

"Opportunity!" Wei Ming's eyes lit up.

Shi Zhongtang said without hesitation: "Press it up, don't need to worry about anything, just expand the opening, follow-up... prepare cavalry! Tiger and leopard cavalry! Shi Ming!"

"exist!"

"Prepare!"

Shi Zhongtang's complexion was reddish.

This is the best opportunity since the war began.

Once the opening is widened and subsequent cavalry rush in, even if the god comes, Shi Zhongtang dares to pull it down from the mortal world.

On the opposite side, King Qin still looked calm, "Bu Renjia! Mo Dao is behind."

Following his order, groups of infantry in heavy armor walked up slowly with heavy steps.

"Evacuate the Death Battalion!"

After receiving the order, the Death Battalion retreated along the middle passage.

Suo Yun's face turned red, "The old man is going to apologize."

Lan Jian said: "Brother, look..."

When Suo Yun turned his head, he saw the infantry in front of him meeting the rebel battalion.

"kill!"

The spear stabbed intensively, looking like a hedgehog spraying out its spines angrily.

Amidst the miserable howls, the fierce soldiers of the Lishi camp fell down one after another.

But immediately after the second row of Lishi Battalion stepped forward, as the iron rods were waved, many soldiers from the Northern Border Army also fell down.

This is, mutual explosion!
The competition is the will.

"Be decisive!"

Shi Zhongtang stared ahead.

"Your Majesty, Mo Dao Shou of the Northern Border Army is behind." Someone reported.

"Dog thief!"

Shi Zhongtang built the Lishi battalion to deal with the Modao team of the Northern Xinjiang Army.

The Mo Dao is sharp, but it can't do anything when it encounters an iron rod.

Unexpectedly, the king of Qin even used his infantry in heavy armor to explode with his battalion of wrestlers.

And Mo Dao Shou is hiding behind, once the Lishi Ying shows fatigue...

(End of this chapter)