Datang: Acting as a celestial mystery at the beginning

Li Yi'an had figured out that Lu Dongzan would follow, and they would never be able to hide this kind of thing from them.

"Since they are all here, you two will find out after I go outside the city to have a look."

Li Yi'an didn't bother to explain anything, and walked directly outside the city gate.

This military exercise, of course, was sponsored by the imperial court, and it was also an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of the Tang army. Therefore, a platform was built outside the barracks to allow nearby people to come and watch.

boom!

As soon as they arrived near the platform, they heard a deafening sound, and then they could see the north bank of the Weihe River, with water splashing high.

Because there were too many people in front, Zhi Shi and Lu Dongzan couldn't see what was ringing, they looked at each other, and the latter said, "It's a trick."

"Get out of the way of all of them."

Those Tubo people are still very arrogant, and they want to drive away the people in the stands.

Seeing their special identities, ordinary people didn't dare to offend them, so they stepped aside one after another, and finally came to the front of the stands, just in time to see a row of artillery standing on the bank.

Ah Shui is really powerful. According to Li Yi'an's simple blueprints, it didn't take long to create more than a dozen cannons with enough power. Now they are just in handy during the exercise.

Lu Dongzan and others saw with their own eyes that the soldiers were loading gunpowder and shells, and then lit the fuse. There was a "boom", and the muzzle seemed to spew out flames. Then another shell hit the north bank of the Wei River, and the water column rose high. The water splashed violently, the gunpowder smoke filled the air, and the scene was very shocking.

Seeing this scene, Zhi Shi widened his eyes, what kind of weapon is this?It can hit as far from the south bank of the Wei River to the north bank, and its power is not weak at all.

If your own Turkic cavalry wants to fight Datang, they will hit a hammer if they encounter this kind of weapon. If the whole army is not wiped out, just wait to surrender.

Lu Dongzan, who has always been arrogant and proud, rubbed his eyes in disbelief, suddenly felt an unprecedented threat, and thought of Li Yi'an's self-confidence that day, but he refused to admit that he was timid in his heart, and sneered: "It doesn't look good Useful!"

However, as soon as he said this, the artillery fired again, and one of the shells hit the boulder on the other side of the river.

Although they were far away, they could still see that the stone was torn apart and scattered all over the place.

"Sure enough, it's not useful, so if you smash a stone, you shouldn't be able to kill anyone."

Li Yian shook his head in disappointment.

Lu Dongzan felt as if a slap had been slapped hard on his cheek, it was burning and painful.

After the artillery display is complete, the next step is to display those firearms.

Lu Dongzan looked at each of the firearms, which were not much less powerful than artillery. It was no problem to crack mountains and rocks, and the shock of the explosion made his eyes straight.

What followed was the bow and crossbow, the brand-new Mo Dao, and finally the rehearsal of the charge, all showing to the outsiders the huge military strength of the Tang Dynasty, the most powerful of which is of course the thermal weapon.

Whether it is Zhi Shi or Lu Dongzan, they have never seen hot weapons, and they don't even have this concept.

Looking at it today, they were as shocked as they wanted in their hearts, and they began to think about whether they were doing the right thing or going wrong in provoking Datang.

The more they thought about it, the more they felt chills down their spines.

This kind of military exercise was specially done by Datang to show them.

Although there is a big difference between the exercise and the real battle, those weapons are enough to make them afraid.

"Sure enough, it's still average. What do the two envoys think?"

Li Yian looked back at them and smiled faintly.

Lu Dongzan snorted coldly, turned around and left without saying a word, but there was a huge wave in his heart.

Zhi Shi smiled and said, "General Li, I admire you!"

Then he also left.

As for the Tang people in the stands, after watching the whole process, they all cheered, the stronger the troops, the more secure they are.

Listening to the cheers of the common people, Li Shimin felt an unspeakable excitement in his heart. He never thought that the firearms can be so powerful, Mr. Tang is really a blessing.

It is conceivable that Lu Dongzan would have the confidence to dare to invade Datang after seeing today's exercise?Certainly not, even thinking about how to apologize.

"Aye, all of this is due to me."

Li Chengqian said excitedly.

Li Tai was envious and jealous, why Li Chengqian got all the benefits, and even thought viciously that it would be best for Li Chengqian to go to Songzhou and not come back.

"I will remember all your achievements."

Li Shimin was very happy, patted him on the shoulder, and said: "Who are the people who made these firearms? I will reward you a lot."

Li Chengqian quickly said: "Of course the one who has contributed the most is Mr., and then Mr. Mo Heng, his brother-in-law, and then Tang Songling, Dai Zhide, and the cousins. They also have a share."

When Tang Jian and Dai Zhou heard their son's name, tears filled their eyes instantly, and they could finally share the credit.

"All rewards!"

Li Shimin said loudly.

"Your Majesty, sir is here."

At this time, Guo Dong came up from behind and said.

"Please sir!"

Li Shimin said quickly.

After a while, Li Yi'an appeared on the stage and said directly: "Your Majesty, I'm here to take His Highness away."

"Go, but be careful."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "I trust you."

As soon as they walked out of the barracks, Tang Jian and the two behind them hurriedly chased after them.

"Sir, please bring Song Ling with you."

"There is also Zhide, who will definitely help Mr. and His Highness."

Of course Li Yi'an knew what they were thinking: "This depends on what His Highness wants."

Li Chengqian looked at the gentleman gratefully, and understood that this was an opportunity for him to train future close officials, who had the background to compete with Li Tai, and quickly said: "Take them all!"

As soon as they returned to the vicinity of the North Gate of Chang'an, Li Dejian's more than 1000 people and more than 100 carriages had already been prepared.

"set off!"

Li Chengqian shouted imposingly, and everyone rushed towards Songzhou with the fastest speed.

It was already a few days after arriving near Songzhou.

Li Chengqian stood on a high slope and said: "Cousin, go into the city and tell the defenders in Songzhou that as soon as you hear the sound of artillery stops, kill them immediately. Don't let any of the 30 enemies go, kill them all!" gone."

Li Yi'an looked at the more than 30 enemy troops in the distance. He didn't have much feeling for this number before, but now he feels that there are really many people.

"Sir, what shall we do next?"

Li Chengqian asked.

"Wait until night to do it, but prepare the hot air balloon and firearms in advance."

As soon as Li Yi'an ordered them to go down, he also took the things off the car and assembled them in the open space below the high slope, so that the enemy would not be able to find them.

As night fell, all the hot air balloons were ready. There were more than 30 hot air balloons in total, which were the achievements of Li Chengqian in the past few years. Each of them could carry seven soldiers and carry firearms of sufficient weight.

The rest of the soldiers stayed below and waited to be picked up.

"The direction of the wind is fine, please give your order, Your Highness!"

Yuchi Baolin said.

"Start the air strike!"

Hot air balloons fly into the sky one by one.