Iron Dynasty

PS: Three chapters today, make up tomorrow

June 27th.

The weather in Qingzhou is getting hot, but under the scorching sun, the transportation team under the Qingzhou Army is still busy.

Today, the transport team received an order from Niu Ben to transport flintlock guns and ammunition from the military workshop to Yizhou. This batch of ammunition was prepared for the attack on Pengzhou City.

Following the convoy were thirty-six field guns. Sixteen of these field guns belonged to six-pound field guns and twenty belonged to siege field guns. Under the drag of the horses, the artillerymen followed the guns to the south. go.

On the Qingzhou Wharf, three Galen warships also set sail to the south at this time, and the war against Pengzhou City was in full swing.

It's been more than a month, and it's finally time to do it.

Standing on the bow of the ship, Lu Fei had a pleasant expression. He had been training all this time, and the days were boring. Now that the war was going on, he finally came to the spirit.

Luo Xin didn't go with the artillery this time, and was also going to go south with the Galen ship. He said, If you capture Pengzhou City this time, who do you think His Highness will hand over the military affairs of Pengzhou City?

What? What are your thoughts? Lu Fei squinted at Luo Xin.

Rolling his eyes, Luo Xin said, Hey, I knew you had this idea. Don't worry, I won't fight with you. The land we will lay down in the future is huge.

You can't compete with me. Your Highness has said that this time, after Pengzhou City is defeated, I will be appointed as the Governor of Pengzhou. Hehe, I will finally be promoted after being with His Highness for so long. Lu Fei was very emotional.

In the past three years, he has made a lot of meritorious deeds and committed a lot of crimes.

Originally, he didn't think about these things, but after the Chang'an Rebellion, every general of the Qingzhou Army had an idea in his heart.

Although Xiao Ming did not claim to be the emperor now, he was already the emperor in their hearts. The only thing they lacked was the real power to unify the Great Yu Kingdom.

Therefore, one by one, they shouted that they were going to fight. This was a great contribution to the expansion of the territory. In the future, it must be rewarded for merit and deeds.

This time, he led the army to attack Pengzhou City, which made many generals in the army envious, all staring at his command with red eyes.

Hmph, now when you are proud, let you beg me when you are fighting. Luo Xin raised his brows.

Hearing this, Lu Fei grinned and said, Luo Xin, we've been together for two years. You can't hold back this time.

Just after he finished speaking, Lu Fei suddenly saw someone walking towards him from the corner of his light. He turned his face, but it was Xiao Ming who boarded the boat.

Your Highness, are you going to Yizhou too?

Lu Fei and Luo Xin walked towards Xiao Ming, a little excited between their words.

Yes, this king is worried that you will cause trouble on the battlefield, and is going to supervise in person. Xiao Ming said seemingly unintentionally.

Lu Fei heard the grievance and said, Your Highness, you are still worried about the last commander.

Xiao Ming laughed at this time, he said: This king is just joking, the Governor Niu and this king said that you will have no problem leading the army alone now. This battle of Pengzhou is very important, this king came to see you specially, To cheer up the soldiers.

Lu Fei breathed a sigh of relief, and he said to Xiao Ming: Your Highness, you can rest easy, you can't take the end of Pengzhou City to see you.

Your head is too big, this king used it as a chamber pot, and he disliked it and had nowhere to put it, so you can keep it yourself. Xiao Ming glared at Lu Fei, and these words became his catchphrase.

This time, Luo Hong and other soldiers from the firearms battalion flew with Lu. The three battleships were stuffed full by these soldiers.

Originally, Xiao Ming also wanted to go to Yizhou to supervise the war, but the information that Li San sent in the past two days was a bit complicated, and he needed to discuss with Fiji and others.

Xiao Ming boarded the battleship, which made the soldiers look excited. In the past, when they went to war, the vassal king personally came to see him off.

These soldiers from Chang'an had only heard that Xiao Ming was very friendly, but now they are so.

After talking to Lu Fei for a few words, Xiao Ming ignored him, but went to three battleships to greet the soldiers one after another. Xiao Ming's actions made the soldiers even more fighting spirit.

All soldiers, when the city of Pengzhou is broken, this king will go back and set up a celebration wine for all the soldiers. Facing the ordinary and lovely soldiers, Xiao Ming said loudly.

My honor is loyalty! The soldiers of the Qingzhou Army immediately shouted loudly.

Luo Hong was stunned for a moment, and he also shouted: My honor is loyalty!

Looking at the high morale soldiers on the expedition, Xiao Ming nodded with satisfaction, he said to Lu Fei: Let's go.

Yes, Your Highness. Lu Fei replied.

After getting off the boat, Xiao Ming watched as the three battleships set sail from the dock and gradually disappeared at the end of the river.

At this time, the figure of Fiji appeared behind Xiao Ming, and he also looked at the distant battleship. He said, Your Highness, the messenger of the King of Chu said that the King of Chu is willing to form an alliance with us and divide the country equally in the future. I wonder what Your Highness thinks?

The reason why Xiao Ming didn't go to Yizhou this time was because of the messenger of the King of Chu. After he and King Wei completely broke down, he didn't know whether the King of Chu got the news or the King had a plan. The messenger has arrived.

At that time, he was in the military workshop and Song Changping delivered the produced flintlock gun to the Qingzhou Army. After learning the news, he asked Fiji to contact the messenger of the King of Chu first.

What do you think about Feizhongshu? Xiao Ming said.

His Royal Highness, the old minister said something that made His Highness unhappy. For the past month, the old minister has been dealing with Pang Yukun's government affairs. In the old minister's opinion, even if he has the advantages of muskets and artillery, he cannot rule the country alone. Fiji said.

After a pause, he continued: From the account book, it is only steel, muskets, artillery, ammunition, and gunpowder that consume a lot of money for the government. , and the reason for all this is because the world is in chaos, the trade routes are cut off, and all kinds of materials in Dayu can't reach Qingzhou. If things go on like this, how can His Highness be able to unify the north? Your Highness, don't forget the barbarians on the grasslands, they have been watching. Your Highness.

The meaning of Fiji is very clear. This time the King of Chu sent an envoy to him. He is not surprised at all, because more than half of the artillery in the artillery trade between him and the King of Chu has not been delivered. If he turns his face on this, the King of Chu must cry to death. .

You mean to continue to maintain trade with the King of Chu? Xiao Ming asked.

His Royal Highness, those who accomplish great things are not careful. If His Highness wants to gain access to the northern country, he must cooperate with the King of Chu. In this way, whether it is food, grass, ores, there is a source, and His Highness's goods also have a place to sell, isn't it? ?

Xiao Ming nodded, and he had to say that Fiji's words fit his mind. He really needed a stable place to sell goods, otherwise Qingzhou's industry would be over.