"Let's go back."
Bei Litu cheered up, led the remaining people, and quickly began to move.
However, fortunately, he was cunning and considered defeat before winning. He had already planned his foothold in advance, so the possibility of successfully escaping back was still very high.
But there must be no further delay. At this time, the Qi army must have been searching for their traces from all directions.
…
"The rain has subsided a little. That old man in Beilitu has probably fled near Sixiang City."
Xiang Renyu frowned and said, "General, why don't I personally lead the team to find him."
"You and General Yan, don't leave Sixiang City. This battle has to be concluded. You can't act rashly."
Luo Fengtang shook his head and rejected his request.
"That group of people won't cause trouble, right? Rats in the gutter can only hide in the gutter forever and can't get on the stage."
Contempt flashed in Yan Junning's eyes.
He looked down on the group of people who were plotting below. If he was really capable, he would come and fight with real swords and guns. What evil intentions were behind his back?
"You still have to be careful and don't be careless."
Luo Fengtang shook his head and said: "Look at the history books, how many heroes died at the hands of little people. There were even emperors who died at the hands of maids and eunuchs. Isn't this just too careless!"
Luo Fengtang didn't like reading history, but he couldn't help it. Yang Ruoqing often told him some historical stories at home and told him to be careful.
In Yang Ruoqing's story.
There was a general who was as brave as a tiger or a wolf, but because he liked to whip his soldiers, he was killed and beheaded by the soldiers after drinking.
There was a world-famous hero, but he died because of his pride, causing harm to those around him.
There was also a general with unparalleled loyalty who died due to the jealousy of a treacherous minister and a cowardly king...
All these things told him that when a person is proud, he must not be overly proud and get carried away with his pride.
"General, we will go back to reorganize our troops and consolidate the city's defense."
Yan Junning and Xiang Renyu both looked condensed and saluted respectfully.
After this battle, their respect for Luo Fengtang has risen to a high level, and their orders are basically followed to the letter.
Sometimes it's very simple in the army. A general who can bring victory is a good general!
"Go ahead."
After Luo Fengtang arranged the tasks for them, he went to the governor's house to meet Qiu Muliang.
There was a look of joy that could not be concealed on Qiu Muliang's face.
You know, he was already prepared to die in the city, but he didn't expect that victory would come so easily.
General Luo is indeed the most powerful general in the dynasty. As soon as he takes action, the enemy throws off their armor and is defeated.
"The general is mighty. This battle is won. The general has made outstanding achievements."
Qiu Muliang smiled.
"This battle was mainly about the sacrifice of the soldiers' lives and the achievements of the new firearms. We only did some trivial things, and we can't say that we have much credit."
Luo Fengtang shook his head.
"It's a pity that many good men cannot survive this battle."
Qiu Muliang sighed and changed the topic.
"Soldiers will not die in vain. Their families must be taken care of, and their meritorious service must be remembered and rewarded."
Luo Fengtang reminded.
"Don't worry, General. I have already written the memorial. I can only count the merits of the soldiers, compile them in a book, and submit them to the capital."
Qiu Muliang nodded.
"That's good, Governor Qiu. I'm here to remind you of something besides this matter."
"Please say."
“The enemy is still hiding in the dark, there are still internal agents within our court, and there are even more unknown ambushers in the city. The county guard has been keeping the entire city under control in recent days. Business matters will be postponed until later. "
Luo Fengtang said.
Inside Sixiang City.
Inside a courtyard.
There was a charcoal fire burning in the house, and several people were sitting around the fire, all of them silent.
The leader was a muscular man with a very burly figure.
As for the other men, they all have bright eyes and profound inner strength.
One of them said: "Your Majesty, do we... still want to start?"
"Jin Jiu, what are you talking about? How can you activate this? You don't want to open any pot!"
Another person said dissatisfiedly.
"Wu Laoer, I'm talking about mine, what does it have to do with you? What are you yelling about?"
Jin Jiu also frowned.
The two of them had some problems with each other on weekdays, and quarreling was a regular occurrence.
After a few words of bickering, the two started to quarrel. It wasn't until the muscular man coughed that the two of them stopped.
"Stop fighting."
"We lost this game."
"The defeat is not due to the hearts of the people, but to the new firearms."
"In the past, I always thought that weapons are a small way, and people's hearts are the big way. As long as you control enough people, victory is within your reach."
"Now I realize that instruments are not a small path. Just like the human heart, they are both avenues. They are like two legs of a person. Without either leg, walking will not be smooth."
The muscular man sighed.
"Your Majesty, what should we do next?" Wu Laoer asked.
"You don't have to be scared."
The prince's thick eyebrows were slightly raised.
"The soldiers and horses lost this time are not our direct descendants."
"Beilijia, the Mongolian tribe on the grassland, and the Yang family in Bozhou are all very ambitious. Do you think they can be used by me?"
"They don't lose any more than we lose."
"Our founding does not necessarily have to be in Daqi. Anywhere in the four directions can be used for our own use as long as there is an opportunity."
"Whoever wins or loses between them and Qi Jun has no fundamental impact on us."
"At most, this plan has failed. We can no longer use Sixiang City as the foundation to besiege the capital. Daqi has turned the corner."
"After His Majesty's words, I felt at ease."
Jin Jiu, Wu Er and others all nodded.
"Next, we focus on two things!"
The prince held out two fingers.
He looks rough and arrogant, but in fact he is as careful as his hair and his eyes are extremely bright.
"The first thing is how to make new guns and new artillery."
"This matter is extremely important. No matter what the cost, we will get it."
The prince's expression was extremely serious.
"The prince is right. With the new guns and new artillery, we can close the distance with the Qi army. Otherwise, if we face them, the cavalry will no longer be able to charge into battle."
"The new fire gun can fire continuously, it's very sharp."
"The new artillery can shoot far and accurately. Who can compare with such a naval force?"
Everyone discussed and agreed with what the prince said.
New firecrackers and new artillery, even if they are only imitations with less power, are fine, but no matter what, they must be available.
"Besides this, there is another thing, and that is Luo Fengtang!"
