Three Kingdoms.

 Chapter 3332 Big surprise

"This is really called the world that everyone knows...well, hahaha..."

Fei Qian laughed twice, and then felt that the current situation was indeed a bit ridiculous.

As the army marched, Fei Qian continued to receive information from all aspects, some were sent by fast horses and some were sent by flying pigeons.

Among this information, there is a special phenomenon, that is, it seems that in the blink of an eye, those people who were originally coy, vague, and ambiguous, whether they are in Heluo or Hedong, or in Guanzhong or In Shandong, the attitude suddenly became clear.

It seems that every day, someone comes to the door, patting their chests to express that they have always been loyal to Fei Qian and are ready to fight for the great cause of Husband for the rest of their lives.

There are also many people who could not find a way before, but now they are desperately looking for a way, trying to get in touch with Qiusi, to form a casual marriage, etc.

Moreover, this phenomenon has even spread from Heluo to Yanzhou. Even in Jizhou and Yuzhou, such signs have appeared one after another, making the intelligence personnel ambushing in Shandong Province happy, surprised and worried...

In the blink of an eye, it was like the sky and the earth were changing color, and the storm was about to destroy the city.

Fatty Pang also felt that this matter was a bit tricky, so he urgently sent someone... well, he sent a bird to Fei Qian to ask for specific countermeasures.

At the beginning, Fei Qian thought there was nothing to consider about this kind of thing, wasn't it a good thing? But after he turned around and thought about it carefully, he realized the problem.

"The good and the bad are mixed, and the mud and sand are all falling." Fei Qian said slowly, "If we don't distinguish, it will lead to chaos. If we reject it, we will hinder the enemy." 』

Xun Chen nodded, with a bit of surprise and respect in his eyes, "It is a great blessing for the world that my lord can think like this!" 』

Fei Qian waved his hand, "It's easy to know how to do it, but difficult to do it." 』

Xun Chen smiled and said, "Shi Yuan also asked this question because he knew that his lord wanted to travel to the world and it was difficult." 』

Fei Qian sighed helplessly.

When Xun Chen saw Fei Qian like this, he smiled slightly and put his hands down, saying that the problem is here, my lord, I'm going to take care of some chores...

Fei Qian could only stare, becoming more and more depressed.

Xun Chen is right. This problem can only be solved by Fei Qian first, so that the people below can do things easily.

It's just that even the blocked people can't handle this problem well.

Pang Pangniao really thinks that Fei Qian is a jingle cat who can pull out something anytime and anywhere?

Moreover, under the name of the blocked person, there are many things that have gone wrong intentionally or unintentionally...

Capital pursues profits, and for thankless tasks, the attitude is basically the same: do it if you can.

So applying these to this period of time, it is easy to find that these children of the rural gentry family also have such excellent qualities. In other words, at this stage, Fei Qian has finally become the "rabbit" seen by the children of these rural gentlemen.

Thinking of this, the little joy Fei Qian had in his heart immediately disappeared.

Just like what Fei Qian and Xun Chen said just now, this matter cannot be pushed, it can only be pulled, and then beaten after being pulled.

And they also need to give some "sweetness", which is the so-called golden horse bone.

Although this routine is indeed very old-fashioned, it is easy to use...

Therefore, the main direction is still to "track down a few and let go of the majority."

hiss…

Fei Qian suddenly took a breath, as if he had an unusually familiar feeling.

Then the next operation is, "Don't kill anyone, don't arrest most of them"?

Tangerine wheat peel.

After all, is it to encourage surrender?

But it can be said that most of these people who surrendered are two-faced, and there will still be big problems in the future, and even major hidden dangers have been laid.

The person who cannot tell once thought that he could handle it well, or believed that his loyal men could handle it well, but later he discovered that it may take three years to learn well, but he may not be able to learn it well, but it doesn't even take three days to learn badly. …

So on the whole, what needs to be done is still done, and welcome is still welcomed, but the knife in your hand still cannot be put down so easily.

Peace in the world is, after all, a beautiful vision.

However, Fei Qian's thinking was quickly interrupted by noise...

"boom! boom! 』

The roar of the huge artillery silenced all the sounds in the surrounding area for a moment, leaving only the lingering sound after the roar of the artillery.

Well, from a certain perspective, the title of "God of War" for artillery is really not exaggerated at all. Even the elementary artillery that is just immature, even has low ability and has many flaws is still full of With power, it is easy not to speak, but once it makes a sound, all living beings are silent.

The weight of the artillery is not small, which leads to the use of traditional carriages and axles to transport the artillery. Various problems often occur. Even if a spoke of a wheel breaks, it may cause a chain reaction. The entire transport vehicle had to be stopped for repairs. And the key is that maintenance is also very inconvenient. After all, there are too many material restrictions in this era. There is quite a lot of wood, but what can bear such a heavy weight is not something that a small body like wood can withstand.

However, the use of iron plates and axles does not have enough points in materials science to produce the high-strength steel required for bearings. Although this thing was widely used in later generations and not many people would pay special attention to it, in fact it was still stuck for a long time in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Finally, after China mass-produced it, the capital was wailing...

This time the army stopped specifically because Huang Dou said he had some ideas and wanted to conduct actual combat tests. After Fei Qian received the news from forward Xu Chu, he agreed to Huang Dou's request. After all, if the front is unfavorable, then the army will naturally need to speed up to support, but now that the front has achieved certain results, and Cao Cao's army is unable to cope with just the cavalry, there is no need for Fei Qian to rush to see Cao Cao. .

The point is that the new ideas proposed by Huang Dou are indeed very tempting...

The original artillery had to be disassembled and assembled.

The fragile small body of the wheels and axles simply cannot withstand the superposition of the gun's own weight and the recoil when it explodes, so the gun mount must be placed when firing.

And now Huang Dou, based on Fei Qian's "track" suggestion, has constructed an idea similar to the artillery chassis of later generations...

Although Fei Qian knew that it would be very difficult to realize Huang Dou's idea, he did not make any refutation or criticism. Instead, he asked the entire army to stop and specifically provided Huang Dou and other craftsmen with a space to experiment. and time.

This also gave Huang Dou a "little temptation".

Not for Huang Dou, but for the temptation of the entire craftsman class represented by Huang Dou!

Just like Fei Qian had previously considered those gentry and squires who would jump out at this stage, buy actively or passively, and want to hook up with Guanzhong, they need to have a certain "horse bone" effect. Those "horse bones" obviously have no real value, but for Fei Qian, he must adopt such an attitude.

After all, in anything, actions are always more powerful than spoken words.

Fei Qian said that we must "pay equal attention to all four peoples", and we must take actions that truly conform to this slogan.

Stopping the entire army was, on the one hand, for rest and recuperation, and on the other hand, it really showed real behavior, so that all the army officials, soldiers and military academies could understand that Fei Qian's words of "equal attention to all four peoples" were not empty words.

The reverberation of the artillery ceased, and the acrid smoke gradually dissipated. Fei Qian saw in the distant wilderness, Huang Dou and his army craftsmen were flying around several artillery pieces like bees discovering nectar...

After a while, Huang Dou came to report to Fei Qian.

Fei Qian originally thought that it was basically a failure, but he didn't expect to see a trace of joy on Huang Dou's face, and he couldn't help but feel moved in his heart!

Could it be that Huang Dou's idea really came true?

Huang Dou was obviously very happy, "Lord!" Done! Done! Only one is broken, the other two are fine! 』

"oh? Fei Qian was also very surprised, "Did it really succeed?" Very good! This is...what a big surprise! 』

Yes, big surprise.

Originally, artillery was not only bulky, but also required a long time to load and unload from transportation to erection, and finally to firing. It was just like the siege equipment in the Age of Empires game. It had to be packed before it could be transported, and it had to be deployed before it could be attacked. Regardless of whether it was Packing or unfolding is fragile and cumbersome.

And now, this rudimentary smoothbore artillery is coupled with a rudimentary crawler chassis...

What is it?

Elementary self-propelled artillery?

Oh, not counting self-propelled, towed artillery?

Hahaha, this is really a big surprise!

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At Tongguan, a small bronze cannon fired three times in a row. Cao Jun's infantry formation was hit twice, leaving two long streaks of blood. However, the gap that appeared was quickly filled by Cao Jun's soldiers in the rear row and flanks. Filled in, the front remains largely intact.

While Cao Cao focused his main energy on Hedong to face Fei Qian, Cao's army at Tongguan did not completely give up hope of attacking Tongguan, and was still using human lives to dig a road to Guanzhong.

Cao Jun's military formation pressed under the **** of Tongguan City, and then used bows and arrows to suppress the defenders on the **** of Tongguan. However, due to the distance and height difference, the actual effect was not good.

After Cao Jun's soldiers suppressed the front line, roars were heard from the rear of Cao Jun's formation, and some ragged civilians appeared densely, carrying wooden shovels, rakes and the like, heading towards the Tongguan slope. I am going to polish and rest the toes of Linzhiyuan, the lying earth unicorn.

Cao's army always moved fifty steps away from the slope, using bows and arrows to shoot at the Tongguan defenders on the slope. Those civilians risked their lives and worked hard to expand the original dirt road between Tongguan and the lower city.

Because it is an accumulation of loess, this loess is not as soft as the floating dust on the surface. After the outer layer of floating soil is peeled away, the loess underneath will indeed be looser than the rocks, but it is also limited. Otherwise, the earthen kilns on the Loess Plateau would not have been able to sustain themselves for decades or even hundreds of years without collapsing.

Because the miners came to dig in a swarm, there was no plan or goal. They just dug here and there for a while. Sometimes the few steps dug out in the front were collapsed by the miners behind...

Moreover, because these civilians did not have any cover, they were completely passively beaten. Cao Jun's volley was said to be suppressing, but in fact it was more like comforting. It's just that after Cao's soldiers were shelled many times, they gradually learned how to avoid artillery. As long as they saw the direction of the artillery muzzle turning slightly, they would move left and right without saying a word.

Even if it is too late to leave, Cao's soldiers will immediately crawl to the ground when they see the flash of artillery fire, with smooth and skillful movements.

Under such circumstances, simple shelling cannot achieve a decisive advantage, so Tongguan's artillery is more of an intimidation and control situation. Seeing that Cao's soldiers have gathered more over there, they just turn the muzzle of the cannon. In the past, it was often not necessary to actually fire the artillery. Cao's soldiers would just split up again and give way to the artillery's bombardment line.

War is so boring and boring most of the time.

In Tongguan City, Ma Yue and Zhu Ling watched the soldiers of Cao Army coming and going. Their expressions were relatively dull, and they even felt that there was not much passion. They were like a couple who had been married for many years, and they were interested in the soldiers of Cao Army. This kind of constant intimacy will only make you feel disgusting and boring.

"I come here every day, but I can't get up..." Ma Yue suddenly said, "Is there still no news from Pang Lingjun?" 』

Pang Tong asked Zhu Ling to wait before, but he didn't say what exactly he was waiting for.

Zhu Ling shook his head and said, "It won't be time." 』

"when? Ma Yue asked, "What does this mean?" 』

"This..." Zhu Ling said, "I don't understand either. Pang Lingjun didn’t say anything, so I didn’t dare to ask any more questions…”

Ma Yue glanced at Zhu Ling and clicked his tongue.

"Hey, we only use two or three artillery pieces now, why don't they fall into the trap?" It would be great if the commander of Cao's army came up." After a while, Ma Yue said, "Give them a concentrated attack here, and Cao's army will be defeated! 』

Zhu Ling also nodded.

Yes, yes, General Ma is right.

But in fact, both Ma Yue and Zhu Ling knew that the general Cao Jun who led the troops in Tongguan was not a fool. He would never risk entering the artillery range of Tongguan, and would only continue to send ordinary Cao Jun soldiers and The lowly common people stepped forward to consume Tongguan's cannonballs and gunpowder.

While the two were talking, there was a transport convoy leading mules and horses on the Linzhi Plateau in the upper city, preparing to return to Guanzhong.

Because walking from Linzhi Plateau to Chang'an also requires passing through the Forbidden ditch, which is not easy to walk, and we are afraid that the mules and horses will be frightened and run around halfway when they hear the sound of artillery, so someone needs to hold the reins of the mules and horses. , go down little by little.

These transport fleets are supplements from Guanzhong to Tongguan. In addition to the general consumption of swords, guns and equipment, and grain and grass, there are also many gunpowder and cannonballs. Cao Jun has always wanted to rely on consumption to run out of ammunition and food in Tongguan. However, in fact, due to the steep terrain of Tongguan, Cao's advantage of having more soldiers was completely unable to be used. In addition, the artillery suppressed the large-scale clusters of Cao Jun. This makes the intensity of the Tongguan area unable to rise, and there is no such thing as "running out of ammunition and food".

Zhu Ling looked back at the transport convoy, and suddenly remembered something, and couldn't help but clapped her hands, "Aha!" I guessed when Pang Lingjun said it! 』

"What? ” Ma Yue also became interested, “Oh? What do you think! 』

Zhu Ling stretched out his hand and said, "At this time, it's up to these guys to decide!" 』

Ma Yue couldn't understand.

Zhu Ling thought about it and said: "In addition to the original supplies of these two transport convoys, did the general find that there were some extra things... Well, I can't say it was too much, but... How should I put this?" 』

Ma Yue exclaimed, "What do you say?" Just say it! 』

Zhu Ling nodded and said, "There is just too much fodder!" 』

"forage? ” Ma Yue asked.

"Yes, we have war horses in Tongguan, but because here..." Zhu Ling stretched out his hand and gestured, "It can't be used, so it can't be used. But has the general noticed that we will definitely ride on it in the transport team now?" Several carts of fodder! Originally, I thought maybe the officials in Guanzhong didn't pay attention, and they just put it in the warehouse anyway, but now that I think about it... Hey! Before the soldiers and horses move, food and grass must go first! 』

When Ma Yue heard this, he pinched his beard, frowned and thought, "Is that all it takes?" Maybe it's just... maybe..."

The more Zhu Ling thought about it, the more excited she became, as if she had seen the white moonlight in her heart back then, and giggled, "That's definitely the case!" General! Are you still unclear about Pang Lingjun? It's definitely that kind of pit... Well, the strategy is deep and the layout is far-reaching! Prepare some extra fodder now, it will definitely come in handy! Now Cao Jun is sending people to dig and expand the passage up and down the slope. For Cao Jun, digging wider and easier to walk is indeed conducive to Cao Jun's attack, but, but! What if it's the other way around? Is it also conducive for the cavalry to be condescending and break through Cao's camp? ! The key is that Cao Jun dug this road out for us! Hahahaha, that must be the case, this is in line with Pang Lingjun’s character! 』

When Ma Yue heard this, he couldn't help but open his mouth wide, and after a moment he swallowed...

What Zhu Ling said does seem to be somewhat like Pang Tong's style.

Just like Webster in Guanzhong, Pang Tong was waiting for Webster to dig a hole and bury himself.

As he thought about it, Ma Yue also became excited, "It's true!" If so, haha, that would be great! 』

Ma Yue was actually a cavalry general, so if he had the opportunity to mount his horse again this time, he would lead the cavalry all the way from Guanzhong to Heluo, and even further to Yanzhou, Yuzhou and other places...

However, Ma Yue thought of another question and said: "If this happens, won't we also have to fight on three fronts?" Along the way to Hedong, here at Tongguan, and at Wuguan, you can go straight to Jingxiang! 』

"Ah, if that's the case," Zhu Ling couldn't help but sigh, "If that's the case, that would be a really big deal and a big surprise!" 』