"I have ordered that forty thunderbolts be transported from Weishan Pass." Wei Fangyun asked, "Have you ever heard of thunderbolts in Beijing?"
The so-called Sky Thunder is a trigger-type landmine with gunpowder and iron pieces inside. It is very expensive to build today's beams, not because of the raw materials, but because it requires too much craftsmanship to make.
No matter during the storage, production, transportation, or placement of raw materials, it is very likely to explode, resulting in the death and injury of our own soldiers.
Moreover, the instability of this thing is not only reflected in its tendency to explode, but also in its high possibility of misfiring.
This is why although Daliang has it, it cannot be used on a large scale.
However, the destructive power of the thunder and the sound of the explosion were miraculous in dealing with the Yan army's cavalry.
"I heard the adults from the Ministry of Industry say it." Meng Changqing not only heard about it, but also saw its power with his own eyes.
Nowadays, a special artillery force is divided into the military, responsible for the management of thunder and other gunpowder weapons. This is the method Meng Changqing came up with for the prince.
The artillery army's pay is much higher than that of other arms, the risks are higher, and there are more rules.
Wei Fangyun said: "The forty thunderbolts will be delivered here by tomorrow morning at the latest.
Since you have heard of it, you must also know his power. You must tell the guards to take care of the people under their command and never get close to him. "
"The official knows."
"I just hope these forty sky-shaking thunders will be useful." Wei Fangyun said, "If we can defeat the Yan army's cavalry with this, there is still a possibility of winning. If not...
Changqing, please let your wife live in my Liangzhou government office for a while. "
"What my uncle said seems to be that the Yan army will attack in the near future." Meng Changqing said, "My nephew is stupid and wants to ask my uncle for advice."
Wei Fangyun sighed, "The spies came to report that the pass that Tuozhou used to block Jiewan was lost.
Now that the Yan people occupy Tuozhou, their military strength is no weaker than that of Daliang. They had been defending this pass well before, but now they suddenly lost it. Why do you think it is? "
Meng Changqing looked solemn and said, "Please wait a moment, uncle. I will let my mother pack her luggage. Please ask my uncle to take care of my mother for a few days."
"Go ahead."
Meng Changqing lifted up the hem of his cotton-padded coat and ran away, completely rushing into the hole where Wen and the others were.
"What's wrong?" The two stopped what they were doing and asked her.
"Mother, mother, quickly pack your things and go to Liangzhou Mansion with Master Wei." Meng Changqing held up the low table, "Jie Wan and Yan Jun will probably attack at the same time."
"Okay, let's leave now." Liang Jiujiu immediately went behind the curtain to pack his bags, only taking gold and silver at this critical moment.
But when she came out holding the small package, the lady was still sitting firmly on the stool.
"lady?"
"What about you?" Wen asked Meng Changqing, "Are you coming with us?"
Meng Changqing wanted to leave, but her hands clenched and unclenched several times, and finally said with difficulty: "I can't leave yet."
"Since you won't leave, I won't leave either." Wen said, "No matter where you are, mother will be with you and will never leave you alone."
Liang Jiujiu angrily sat down with his back to them, "Can't you say these things before I take care of you? You guys can't let go of each other, am I going to let you go?"
"Mom, mother." Meng Changqing advised: "War is no joke. Swords have no eyes. How can I rest assured that you are here?"
"Changqing." Wen held Meng Changqing's hand, "Don't worry, let me ask you, how do you plan to accommodate the more than 30,000 people and more than 2,000 guards outside?"
Today happens to be the sixth day. Normally, people should be allowed to go home to visit relatives. However, Meng Changqing issued an order the day before yesterday to cancel the visit time and stop changing shifts.
If he was really a benevolent official, he should immediately notify all the people and retreat to Yangmen County.
But he had already said that he was not merciful.
"Mother, if I let them retreat to Yangmen County, then there will never be a possibility of building this city wall." Meng Changqing said, "It is getting hotter day by day. The Yan army has completely shaken off Jiewan and is attacking us." There will only be more offense, not less.
There are still five miles, only five miles left to build the city wall. "
"How long will it take at least to build this five-mile city wall?" Wen asked again.
"It will take at least five days."
Wen asked again: "What if the third shift is cancelled, and 30,000 people work day and night?"
"It still takes five days." Meng Changqing said, "Working day and night will only make the people more tired, not to mention inefficient, and more likely to cause accidents. Moreover, the more people on the construction site, the more difficult it will be to supervise."
"In this case, the only thing you have to solve is these five days." Wen said, "No matter who you ask for it, no matter what method you use, you must get through these five days."
"Of course I know this, but you..."
"I won't leave." Wen Shi said stubbornly: "My mother is not old. Although she doesn't know martial arts, she is not a weak person. However, your father can do it with a sword, so can't I do it?
Besides, there are still imperial guards here. If we are really in a desperate situation, they will naturally find a way to take us away.
Changqing, since you want to stay, no one can leave. Your mother, me, and the Meng family, no one can move.
Once one of them hides, you can't control these 30,000 people. "
Meng Changqing squatted down slowly, "I really regret it." She regretted that she was eager for quick success. She could just wait and see again. What did the refugees in Beishan County have to do with her?
"Don't regret it. Regret affects your fortune." Wen pulled her up and said, "Mom, I don't think you have done anything wrong. Not everything in this world can be predicted. We can only plan more and prepare more, but Even so, it’s still different from what was expected, so what should I do?”
Since Meng Changqing remembered it, he often heard Wen's words, "Calm down first, then adjust."
"Yes." Mrs. Wen took the cloak from the shelf, "Come on, take me to see Mr. Wei. I want to thank him for his kindness."
Wei Fangyun saw the three people walking in front of him and asked strangely: "Madam is fine, why don't you bring your luggage?"
Mrs. Wen stepped forward and saluted Wei Fangyun, "I'm here to thank the general for taking care of the Meng family, and also to thank the general for taking care of Changqing."
Wei Fangyun quickly returned the gift, "I dare not accept Madam's gift."
Wen said: "Now that we are facing a powerful enemy, Changqing, as the magistrate of Beishan County, should defend the country with his own body. I am Changqing's mother, so I have no reason to leave him and run for his life."
"Madam Gao Yi, but if you stay in Beishan County, won't it distract Changqing even more?"
"No." Wen Shi affirmed: "It is precisely because we are here that he will try every means to block the enemy from the wall. If I run away first, he will retreat."
As the sky dimmed, Wei Fangyun saluted Mr. Wen, "It's because of Mrs. Meng that the men of the Meng family are admired by the world."
"Report!" The guards on the city wall raised their flags, "Report! There is a figure running six miles north!"
Wei Fangyun passed over Meng Changqing and shouted back: "The spies mount up! Let's go out of the city and explore again!"
