Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 190 Vice Car
Shuozhou was also located in Yanmen County during the Qin Dynasty.

It is one of the sixteen states of Yanyun that we often say could not be recovered in the Northern Song Dynasty, but it has a big problem, the outer city of Yanmen Pass.

Without the protection of natural dangers, Shuozhou is a big piece of fat in the eyes of the northern nomads, and it is one of the places most often attacked by nomads.

The Turks are very clever. When plundering, they never come to the right place. They usually come every two or three years after attacking this place, because they know very well that our people will not give up anything easily. A piece of land will not give up its hometown. Even if it is plundered and turned into scorched earth, our people will rebuild their homeland in a few years, and then they can plunder it again.

They seem to regard us as their own cattle and sheep, which they will then slaughter when they grow up.

Yang Guang was at home looking at the simulated sand table at the pass near Shuozhou, and Xiao Menglan came over personally with cut fruits.

"Your Highness, please take a rest."

Yang Guang was so focused that he didn't seem to hear Xiao Menglan's words. He didn't react until Xiao Menglan reminded him a second time.

After temporarily putting down his work, Yang Guang's brows relaxed a little.

Xiao Menglan looked at the sand table and asked puzzledly: "Your Highness, the Shuozhou you are going to this time is outside Yanmen Pass. I think the terrain is soil, and Yanmen Pass is a majestic mountain that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Why not let the people of Shuozhou City If you move to the pass, you will not be attacked so easily. Even if the Turks come, it will not be easy to cross Yanmen Pass."

"You can understand it even if you haven't read the military manual. How can the local generals and people not understand it?"

"Then why?"

Yang Guang pointed to Shuozhou: "Look at its geographical location. This is a large river valley. If there is no war, there is enough arable land here. How many people can be fed? What about the people who live here all year round? Can you give up your hometown?"

Xiao Menglan didn't know what to say. She just looked at Yang Guang's sad look and wanted to share Yang Guang's worries: "Your Highness, let Tiantian follow you on this expedition."

She knew that Yuan Tiantian could help Yang Guang. After so many years of master-servant friendship, she trusted Yuan Tiantian far more than others.

Yang Guang nodded, Yuan Tiantian was the one who could help him.

Xiao Menglan began to order the servants at home to prepare things: "Your Highness, it is cold over there, and winter is about to begin. I heard that the winter here is covered with ice and snow. Your Highness may not be used to it, so bring more minks to avoid catching a cold. "

"Your Majesty may not be used to local food. Please bring one of your chefs with you."

"I have also prepared the bedding that His Highness often uses."

……

Yang Guang was a little heartwarming, but he smiled helplessly: "Meng Lanyou asked me to bring so many things, how should I bring them? I'm going to fight, not for an outing. Keep everything simple and bring more military supplies. Here we are. Over there, Uncle Wei is here, nothing will happen. Even if I don’t know how to fight, Uncle Wei is the military god of the Sui Dynasty, so don’t worry too much.”

"Your Highness..."

Yang Guang now has no time to be affectionate with Xiao Menglan. He has to rush to the workshop, the military camp, and monitor the assembly of supplies. When riding out, he couldn't help but feel envious of Yang Yong.

The eldest brother's inefficiency really doesn't delay things.

Yang Guang came to the workshop and called the person in charge. The current person in charge of the firearms workshop is Liu Shutong. During the Chang'an grain war, the grain merchant who abided by his original intention to buy grain at a fair price. Yang Guang said this before going to Luoyang. This signifies him as the head of his own firearms workshop.

He has average abilities, but is honest and reliable, with few evil thoughts. Yang Guang needs such a person to help him manage the firearms workshop.

Liu Shutong was in the workshop. Because he was close to the high-temperature furnace all year round, he was still wearing thin clothes even though it was cold outside now.

"Liu Shutong, a common man, has met His Highness the King of Jin."

"I'm not looking for an official position for you. A minor official is also an official. Don't call yourself a commoner in the future."

The honest and honest middle-aged man smiled sheepishly: "Your Highness, I'm not used to coming here yet."

Because the emperor ordered the court to purchase firearms in the name of military supplies, Yang Guang took advantage of the opportunity and made Liu Shutong a minor official, and Yang Guang gave Liu Shutong a small bonus share of the firearms workshop. After the firearms workshop made money, he could He was even more surprised when he got a share, and he also worked harder.

“How many firearms can be mounted on cars now?”

"Eighty arquebuses, one hundred to break mountains, fifty to crack the ground, and 180 to explode the sky."

"Endu is loaded into the car first. I will take it with me when I set off this time. The gunpowder and ammunition are also packed. The gunpowder box is sealed with oil paper to prevent it from getting wet."

After Yang Guang explained this, he said in a low voice: "Liu Shutong, the matter of firearms is extremely secretive. After going to the battlefield this time, firearms will definitely be feared by all parties as long as they perform meritorious deeds. I have invested nearly half of the assets of the Jin Palace." We made the firearms we have now, so we can’t let the secrets out.”

"Your Highness, please rest assured that the process of producing firearms has always been in accordance with the arrangements of His Highness King Jin. Most of the craftsmen are only involved in one production and do not know the whole picture."

"Well, keep it as secret as possible. I have already told my father to let the army protect the firearms workshop, and at the same time, we must prevent the craftsmen from leaking information."

"Yes, Your Highness."

After leaving the firearms workshop, Yang Guang went to the granary and ordered some food.

The national granary was built by Yang Guang himself, and the manager arranged it himself, so he didn't have to worry about deducting food from him, as he loaded it into the truck with enough weight.

Yang Guang didn't bring many troops this time because he set off later than Yang Shuang. Yang Shuang took a group before, but now he is taking a group, so the task is not too heavy.Before the soldiers and horses move, food and grass go first. Food and grass are also the key to fighting. In case of war, these food and grass are the biggest guard of honor to support the Sui army.

After preparing everything and counting everything, Yang Guang entered the palace to meet the emperor.

Yang Jian and Empress Dugu met together. Empress Dugu was extremely worried and said: "Amo, you are going to the battlefield. My son has traveled thousands of miles and my mother is worried. I don't know what my mother can do for you. You don't have to worry about the Jin Palace." Mother is always there for everything in the capital, and Meng Lan will never be put in any danger."

"My son thanked the queen mother."

Yang Guang knelt down, kowtowed to his parents and then said: "Father, the emperor and mother, this is my first time on the battlefield. I am not familiar with military affairs, but I will not embarrass the Yang family."

Yang Jian nodded with satisfaction: "How do you order everything?"

Yang Guang handed the list to the emperor: "Father, the supplies have been inventoried and loaded into the truck. We can set off early tomorrow morning."

"Okay, let's do things neatly and neatly. Check out the details neatly and we'll set off early tomorrow morning."

"It's the royal father."

"By the way, your marching route is to go east to Shaanzhou (Sanmenxia) and then all the way north. I have prepared a gift for you in Shaanzhou."

"Oh? Father, what is it?"

"When you wait, you will know."

Before Yang Guang left the palace, Dugu Palace emphasized it again: "Be careful in everything. If you have any questions about military affairs, please ask your Uncle Wei Wang and listen to his arrangements. This palace has already asked King Wei to take more care of you. "

"Mother, I have a long journey to go, and it may take a long time to leave. I hope that my father, the Queen, and my queen will take care of themselves. I say goodbye."

When leaving, Queen Dugu, who had always been extremely strong, had tears in her eyes.

Yang Guang went out before dawn the next day, checked the supplies again at the city gate, and was ready to set off.

Xiao Menglan stood at the gate of the city, holding back her tears. She waited until Yang Guang's team set off before she started crying.

……

When daybreak came, the group of people had walked for a while. Yang Guang suddenly felt emotional: "It would be great if the canal could be built now. Taking the canal this way would save many days. The time is short." It consumes less, is more efficient, and makes everything more convenient.”

Yuan Tiantian urged her forward. At this time, she was wearing military uniform and pretending to be a man, which was a little more convenient.

"You look quite good in this outfit."

"Your Highness, this journey is far away and there are many soldiers. Please be more careful, Your Highness."

"I've been careful enough."

"I also asked Your Highness to change his military uniform. Instead of riding a horse as the commander of the army, he should use ordinary cavalry equipment mixed in with the marching team and disguise himself as his subordinates."

To be careful, Yuan Tiantian should be careful, but Yang Guang didn't expect this. In addition to the Turks after arriving in Shuozhou, their enemies on this trip also had to be careful in case there were any ambush along the way.With his status, there may be many people who want his life.

After such a reminder, Yang Guang immediately stopped the team and changed his equipment so that he would not be so conspicuous in the crowd.

He called Qin Qiong: "Qin Qiong, you and I are similar in age and have similar figures. From today on, you will wear my armor and pretend to be me."

This kind of thing that makes people take the blame is full of risks, so at the same time Yang Guang also said: "Qin Qiong, this matter is risky, and I won't blame you if you refuse."

Qin Qiong replied with a serious face: "Your Highness has been kind to me. It's just a trivial matter. If Qin Qiong shirks it, he will be a coward."

As he spoke, he patted the armor with his hand, without any fear of shrinking.

After putting on the armor, Qin Qiong patted himself everywhere with satisfaction. The rare and serious young man laughed: "Also, let's talk about your highness's armor."

"It's so handsome."

The team continued to move forward, marching at the fastest speed, and had no choice but to rest on the spot at night.

When they arrived in Shaanzhou, a group of about [-] cavalrymen suddenly appeared in front of them. Yang Guang's team took a defensive stance.

In broad daylight, a group of cavalry equipped by the Sui Army came over, and Yang Guang first ordered his people not to act rashly.

"The people coming are Jin Wang Yang Guang's team?"

"Yes, who are you?"

"Yang Yichen, the governor of Shaanxi Province, wants to see His Highness the King of Jin!"

(End of this chapter)