Heaven's Formula

Compared with the green shuttle that also moves by itself, the swing efficiency of the tentacles is undoubtedly much lower than that of the water jet, and it is not naturally suitable for high-speed sailing.Once the speed is increased, the irregular swing of light itself will bring huge resistance, but the water jet propulsion has no such concerns at all.

Weak water surface power has always been a major hidden danger in Jinxia City. Dongsheng State can send a sailing battleship, and there is no guarantee that there will be two or three next time, let alone the West Pole Fleet that destroyed the World Island.

He doesn't want to let go of anything that can be used as a source of power-whether it is natural or man-made.

1 Chapter Ninety

Shangyuan City, the Imperial Palace Changle Hall.

Prince Ning Weiyuan finally found the person he wanted to see.

A captain who escaped from the Leizhou frontier army.

After learning that the western state capital had fallen, he was shocked and did not forget to take action. In addition to suggesting to the Ministry of War to immediately mobilize the garrisons of several nearby states to support Suzhou, he also sent his elite personal guards to Leizhou. Before the Gaoguo troops took control of the local traffic arteries, they brought back a general or official who knew the local situation.

At this time, there is no point in asking letters. He must personally find out the cause of the accident from the mouth of the person involved.

It would be best if there are cronies who have been placed in the army who can report back the news, but since these people failed to pass the news to Gyeonggi in the first place, their experience must not be optimistic.

"Kow, kowtow to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." The visitor knelt down tremblingly and said.

"Your name, who is leading the army under?" Although the guard had already reported it to himself, Ning Weiyuan decided to ask again - he believed that few people in the world would dare to lie in front of him.

"Return to Your Highness, humble, humble Du Qi, who was acting with General Zuo at that time..." This man's teeth were shaking violently, probably because he thought that his life was not long—as a frontier soldier, he failed to hold the border, and he was killed on the way to escape. Being caught by the prince's men, one can imagine the fate. "No, but that's not the fault of General Zuo alone, Your Highness!"

Was it not his fault alone?Ning Weiyuan's heart sank. It seems that the guards did not find the wrong person this time, "Get up and talk. I don't have to kill you, as long as you tell me everything you know."

The captain's face was shocked, and then he was overjoyed, "Yes, I dare not hide my humble position!"

"Do you know what General Zuo was doing at that time?"

"I know! He and General Ba made a pincer attack plan. They planned to divide the troops into two groups to fight, and the joint attack location was set at Baixi Lake. But for some unknown reason, the battle plan was stopped halfway, and General Zuo sent someone to inform General Ba. , led the army back to the Gray Grassland area, and set up camp saying that they were waiting for another army.”

Is that how it was arranged?

I can't see any problem.Ning Weiyuan thought to himself, the so-called waiting for response should be the final interception. "and then?"

The captain opened his mouth, feeling his tongue was a little bit bitter. Until now, he still couldn't believe that scene was real, "Then...a heavy armored cavalry that we had never seen before attacked us. They had no flags, no numbers Many, and ... do not accept surrender."

"Heavy armored cavalry?" Even though he was taught from a young age to keep his emotions out of the way, the prince couldn't help but whispered, "Where did the cavalry come from?"

The situation of Gao Guo and Qi Guo is similar, they are not good at horse battles, and most of the horses in the army are used by scouts, not to mention that most of Leizhou's area is not suitable for cavalry combat, why did a heavy cavalry force suddenly appear?

His first reaction was that the other party was lying.

But soon, Ning Weiyuan thought of an incredible possibility.

"Is the weapon they use a spear with an arc blade?"

"Your Highness, that's exactly it!"

The prince slammed the chair down!

——"Xu Guo Iron Cavalry".

That's why this person said that it was not General Zuo's fault alone.According to the usual situation, what Zoan did was completely within the controllable range.With the loss of Ba Xingtian alone, the Leizhou Mansion would be under a lot of pressure at most. With an army of nearly 3 people and a fortified city, it is impossible for Gao Guo to take it down in an instant.

He could already imagine the scene at that time - it was impossible to run with two legs on a flat place, and as long as Zoan started to back up, he would face a defeat.Most people would be chased and killed by the cavalry, and without the city defenses of the two frontier troops, it would naturally become a decoration.

It's just that Ning Weiyuan couldn't think of the reason why Xu Guojun would appear at the border.Gao and Xu joined forces to swallow Qi?This is simply not realistic.Xu State doesn't border Qi State, even if it conquers several states, it's just a wedding dress for Gao Guo, and the other party can still occupy Daqi's territory with a country?

What's more, he had never heard any rumors of an alliance between the two countries.

It would have been incredible if they didn't fight first.

Where is this cavalry now?How long can Suzhou last?Ning Weiyuan's mind was spinning quickly - the accident has already happened, instead of regretting the decision he made, it is better to think of ways to save the situation.In any case, this news must be conveyed to the Ministry of War and the front troops as soon as possible, telling them that there may be more than one enemy in Gao Guo.At the same time, the Privy Council should also take action and mobilize local officials to go to Suzhou to fight the enemy.

Speaking of the Privy Council, he suddenly thought of a person.

After all, this plan was proposed by the emperor's younger brother, and he was responsible for all the places where there was a risk of leakage. Is there such a possibility...

Thinking of this, Ning Weiyuan looked at a bodyguard, "My brother, where is he now?"

The latter cupped his hands and said, "As usual, stay in the warm pavilion on the west side of the square."

Not in the Privy Council?

Ning Weiyuan stood up from his chair, "I'll go see him."

……

When the prince pushed open the door of the Nuan Pavilion, the second prince was concentrating on coloring a picture scroll.

The sudden sound of pushing the door made him visibly startled, and a dot of ink suddenly appeared on his pen, "Your Highness, why are you here?"

Ning Weiyuan walked up to him with an angry face, and grabbed his collar, "It's not the good things you did! It's just dealing with Ba Xingtian, and now even Leizhou has been lost. I just got the news that Xu Guo is also involved——Guo Xu!" He emphasized, "Are you sure that no one else knows about this news except those who handled it?"

"Xu Guo? Impossible, even if the news is leaked, it won't be leaked to the neighbors of Gao Guo." Ning Qianshi broke his hand, "And you can't blame me for this, right? I will tell you that day I've explained it, I can't touch the army, and other places where I have to run errands are all done by myself, and you know that - how do I know that Leizhou is gone like that?"

It's not eager to prove, nor is it justifying, but to evade responsibility. It's true that my imperial brother doesn't look like he knows the inside story.

But having said that, Ning Weiyuan didn't really believe that the second brother could make such a big fuss, and this temptation was just a passing question.In the final analysis, the second prince, who was far away from the court, could not get any benefit from this matter.

In case of accidents to the father, the beneficiary will be him who has already established a reserve; if he repels Gao Guo's invading army later, his prestige in the army will be raised to another level; even if Qi Guo is forced to cede land for peace, or even die , what can the second prince get from it?I am afraid that even the current status cannot be maintained.

Since there is no benefit, why should the other party do it?

Everything they own is, after all, built on the blood of the royal family.

"Once Suzhou is lost, Youzhou will not be safe. If Youzhou is gone, the enemy will be able to go straight to the city of Shangyuan." Ning Weiyuan looked at his second brother coldly, "This matter is no small matter. The Privy Council assists the armies of the states to stop the high country troops. Are you also a member of the Privy Council? Now is a good time for you to make contributions."

"Your Highness... Brother Emperor, what do you mean?" Ning Qianshi showed a surprised expression, "You don't want me to leave Shangyuan and go to a ghostly place like Suzhou?"

"That's my Daqi's territory, it's not some ghost place!" The prince raised his voice a little, "Since the founding of the country by the Taizu, the princes and grandchildren have always had the tradition of fighting for the country. will be very pleased.”

Ning Qianshi opened his mouth, but couldn't answer for a long time.

"His Royal Highness, someone is looking for the Second Prince outside." The guard walked into the conservatory to remind him.

"What are you looking for?"

"It is said that...he came to drink with him." The guard whispered, "Your age is younger than the second prince, and he wears the alchemist uniform of the Privy Council, probably his friend?"

Drinking and painting?It's a bit of leisure.

"Then, I won't bother my second brother."

"Your Highness, I have avoided it so much, do you still want to drive me away?" Ning Qianshi said in a deep voice.

"How can this be called rushing... I just hope to train you well so that you can share my worries in the future." Ning Weiyuan shook his head, turned and walked out of the greenhouse.

Chapter 191 Breaking the Cycle

On the corridor outside the house, the prince saw the alchemist who came to ask the second prince for a drink.

He has a handsome appearance and a tall and straight figure, but he has a good foundation, he thought to himself.It's a pity... thinking about having fun during the day, wasting a good skin.

But...it really matches the second brother.

Seeing him coming out, the other party bowed down respectfully.

Ning Weiyuan didn't bother to talk, and strode past him.

……

"You're here." Ning Qianshi picked up the scroll that had just slipped to the ground, "Sit down. He'er, go get a cup of hot tea!"

"Got it." The little girl answered from the back room.

"Your Highness, you're being polite." Fei Nian saluted and sat down across the painting table, "Just now His Highness the Crown Prince was looking for you..."

"It's just nagging about family matters." Ning Qianshi smiled, and then looked at the painting with some regrets, "It's just that this painting has been recreated. How is it, what happened in Leizhou?"

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, everything has been done."

"It is indeed the most outstanding generation of the Fei family, and it really lives up to its reputation. By the way, where is the wine you brought?"

"Here it is." Fei Nian put the two porcelain jars in his hands on the table, "Songchun, a specialty of Suzhou, aged for 30 years, spicy and strong."

"He'er, bring two more wine glasses!"

"Your Highness, can you take it yourself? I'm not your maid!" He'er protested.

"No, thank you."

There was no sound in the back room.

After a while, the little girl walked up to the second prince carrying the teapot, and put the wine glass on her forehead.

"I knew you would help me." Ning Qianshi picked up the teapot with a smile, thought for a while and put it aside, then put the wine glass in front of the two of them, and filled it with his own hands, "It's better to drink this first."

After drinking a glass of white wine, he breathed a sigh of relief, "Oh, the strength really doesn't match the name... If I named it, it must be Suqiu. But the wine is really good, and I should be able to sleep tonight I had a good night's sleep last time."

"As long as you like it." Fei Nian raised the corner of her mouth and said.

"This wine... is also the property of the Fei family, right? When I think of taking a sip, I feel a little bit reluctant." Ning Qianshi shook the glass, his eyes seemed to fall on the far side of the square, "When you pass Suzhou, Have you ever left your feet at home?"

Fei Nian's expression froze for a moment, he was silent for a moment, then slightly lowered his head and said, "I took a few people away."

"Dear?"

"There are two other women who have followed me—"

Ning Qianshi stretched out his hand and interrupted him, "No need to explain, that must be someone you cherish. I don't want to blame you, to be honest, if you don't even go home, then I'm really afraid of you."

Fei Nian raised her head in surprise.

"Why, do you think the Privy Council should be ruthless and ruthless? As long as it doesn't affect the overall situation, I personally don't mind if you have your own ideas—after all, alchemists are human beings, not cold tools."

"Your Highness..." Fei Nian was moved for a moment.

"Although the tool is easy to use, it is easy to distinguish between the enemy and the enemy." Ning Qianshi withdrew his gaze and landed on him, "Actually, I let you pass through Suzhou this time, and I also want you to tidy up your wings. Regarding the Fei family, you still have What souvenir?"

"It's settled." He replied resolutely, "I'm not from the Fei family. Since the people who taught me and raised me are fine, what do I have to worry about? It's not out of kindness that they recruit children who can sense anger around them. , but for the purpose of strengthening the power and benefiting a small group of Fei family members.”

"It's good that you can see clearly." The second prince praised, "That's the fact. These aristocratic families have been parasitic on many people who are sensitive to Qi since their birth. It is essentially just a tool used by the ancestors to stabilize the country and distribute benefits." A product. It is a pity that talent cannot be inherited, even the greatest alchemist, the offspring may be just ordinary people. What qualifications do they have to continue to enjoy the glory and wealth, and even surpass those who are sensitive?"

"You, or anyone else with the Fei surname, have not committed any crimes. What I want to take away is nothing more than the chronic disease inherited from the Fei surname. This world should be home to the capable, just like it was a hundred years ago. appearance."

Fei Nian hesitated, "Will all the aristocratic families...will be eradicated?"

Ning Qianshi nodded slightly to show his affirmation.

"Then from now on, who will summon the new qi sensers in the world?"

"Do you need to ask? Of course, the Privy Council is responsible for training and management." The second prince took it for granted, "This should have been the responsibility we should shoulder. I will let the family go all the way to this point."

"I understand." Fei Nian nodded.

"I know what you are worried about. If you act too fast, without buffering and adapting, it is easy to leave disadvantages. But time waits for no one, and the Privy Council can't take it slowly." Ning Qianshi paused, "In fact, we have already fell behind."

"Is the enemy... so strong?" He couldn't help being curious.

"It's not a question of whether we are strong or not, but that once we lose, there will be no chance of recovery. This is different from previous battles, and the Privy Council must go all out." Ning Qianshi poured the rest of the wine in his glass He drank it all down, "Okay, I may also go to Suzhou in the future. If there is anything in Shangyuan City, you can write to me and report it."

"You want to leave Shangyuan?" Fei Nian asked in surprise, "Please forgive me for being rude. I heard that the Holy Majesty was ill on the way. If you were not in Gyeonggi, if something happened in the palace, wouldn't His Royal Highness—"

"That's better. After all, my elder brother is quite good at marching and fighting. It's the best choice for him to stay in Gyeonggi. If he wants to do something, let him do it. After all, the Hall of Supreme Harmony That chair should have belonged to him."

"Your Highness... I don't understand." Fei Nian frowned, "Why don't you simply replace him, but use such a complicated method to get Gao Guo and Xu Guo's armies to coordinate this plan?"

"In order to let the world see the final result, it is also to break the cycle of the royal family." Ning Qianshi said calmly, "If I just replace it, it will be nothing more than a usurpation in the eyes of the world. Only by doing this can we completely dispel their unrealistic expectations. Remember, this is not my idea alone, but a decision made by "us". "

Fei Nian still doesn't quite understand the meaning of the other party's words, but he knows it's just because he can't see His Highness that far, and silence is the best response at this time.

Ignorance is no shame for alchemists.

"Ah... one more thing," Ning Qianshi tapped on the table lightly and said, "I remember you and Luo Weiwei came from the same examination room?"

"Yes." Fei Nian quickly remembered the name—after all, not many people in Qingshan Town could impress him, "What's wrong with her?"

"I've encountered some trouble." The second prince briefly described the situation, "It seems that my fourth brother doesn't seem to want to let go."

"Do you want me to intervene?"

Ning Qianshi shook his head, "If she can't get rid of this dispute, her ability to prove is nothing more than that. The Privy Council is not a caretaker, but more like a screener, so there is no need for this."

"Then you mean..."

"Considering the unequal status, you can just remind me a little bit." The second prince said softly, "Luo Qingqing has been in the top ten list after all, so let's take it as the compensation she deserves. As for what step she can take in the end , that is her own business after all."

Chapter 192 Rescue

"Miss Luo, we will rest here today."

The carriage stopped slowly, and the leader in charge of the escort lifted the curtain and said with his head.

Luo gently dragged his ankles and got out of the carriage—this place should be a small village, with only a dozen or so bungalows here and there as far as he could see.At this time, the sky was already dark, and there was a faint smell of cooking smoke in the air. Obviously, it was time for each household to start a fire and cook.