novelhk Chapter 226: The Recent Situation of the Rebellious Army
Chapter 226: The Recent Situation of the Rebellious Army
Song Renjing was afraid that King Li would misunderstand him, so he quickly explained, "I gave the recipe to Grandpa when I left the valley last time. I think Grandpa was preparing it at that time. But at that time, he had not yet obtained the consent of the Gu family, so he did not disclose it to the public.
However, when I left the valley this time, I wrote a letter to inform my grandfather that the cement was available. However, some things happened in the meantime, and I guess my grandfather didn't have time to make arrangements.
Uncle Li can write a letter to remind Grandpa. I will also write to Grandpa soon and mention this matter. "
"Okay, if Your Majesty can provide some support, and if the Gu family gives some to me, we will definitely be able to strengthen the city walls and resist some of the rebel troops." King Li said happily.
Song Renjing thought of the small buildings in the valley that were built with bricks, stones and cement, and then thought of the current Daxia, where most houses were built with wood, and each household's house was connected.
In this way, once the city is breached and the rebel army sets fire to it, there will be almost no chance of rescue.
He then said: "If the houses of the people can be built with cement in the future, it will not be so easy for the rebel army to burn down the city even if they want to."
"A house made of cement bricks and stones?" King Li thought of the blueprints that the Gu family had shown him. "But can it be built with multiple floors?"
"That's right. Bricks, stones and cement are born from fire, and cement is extremely strong. Even if the rebellious army sets fire, the fire will not spread." Song Renjing said.
Prince Li's heart surged when he heard this. "I can't wait to see the house built by the Gu family."
"It should be soon." Song Renjing said.
Seeing that the cement issue was not urgent, Prince Li started playing with the telescope in his hand again. After looking at it, he said to Song Renjing: "Your Highness, isn't it too little for me? How can I divide only a dozen? How about this, you can get me a few hundred pairs!"
Song Renjing turned his head and looked at King Li in shock.
Prince Li felt uncomfortable being stared at and rubbed his face and said, "Your Highness, what's wrong with my face?"
Song Renjing snorted coldly and said, "I was wondering how thick-skinned Uncle Li is! Do you think this is cabbage and you want everyone to have a pair? I didn't even keep any for myself!"
King Li rolled his eyes and said, "Grandson, you see, I'm facing a war right now. This is a magical weapon that will be beneficial in war. Scouts and generals in the army must have it. A dozen or so are really too few." King Li said with embarrassment.
"I'll send you ten later. We really have sold out this time! If you want more, wait until the imperial court develops it themselves." Song Renjing compromised.
"Your Highness, thank you for your reward!" King Li said happily.
The two men talked about the situation where the two armies were facing each other.
"Uncle Li, is there any news coming back from the front line?" Song Renjing asked with concern.
"The latest news is that the rebel army is still keeping its troops on hold. This reaction of the rebel army is a bit strange. It has been almost a month since General Rong disappeared. According to the rules, the news that our army has lost its commander should have been reported back to Longcheng long ago. They should have already started a war, but they are still keeping their troops on hold. The current commander, General Xu, has already dispatched more people and taken precautions. They are always on guard." King Li said as he thought about the news that had been sent back.
"Okay, then I will send someone to deliver the other telescope to Uncle Li when I get back. Uncle Li can also arrange to send it to General Xu. However, this item is very precious. If my Great Xia wants to achieve the craftsmanship to make this finished product, I'm afraid it will take some time to study. Be careful when using it and don't lose or damage it." Song Renjing reminded.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. This is something that can save lives. The soldiers will definitely cherish it." King Li said.
"Okay, then there's nothing else. I'll go back first." Song Renjing said goodbye.
"Your Highness, please take care. I am familiar with your mansion, so I will not see you off for long." Prince Li said with a smile.
"No need. I won't delay Uncle Wang's research on the telescope." Song Renjing said gritting his teeth.
King Li was already happily observing the distance with a telescope in his hand.
Song Renjing used his Qinggong skills and after a few leaps, he disappeared without a trace.
Prince Li was envious when he saw this, "This kid's lightness skill is getting better and better." After sighing, he continued to study the telescope.
The puzzling chaotic army now presented a completely different scene in Longcheng.
People and corpses can be seen lying everywhere on the streets. The whole Dragon City is no longer as bustling as it used to be. There are people dying from illness and despair and numbness everywhere.
They wanted to go out and ask for help, but unfortunately there was no one around.
Among these people were many abandoned soldiers, officials and wealthy people.
When they trampled on the people, they probably never thought that one day they would be so desperate, and all of this was created by themselves.
At this moment, they could only lie on the ground like corpses, mumbling unwillingly: "Why? Why? I have given everything, why doesn't the lord take me away?"
It turned out that during the carnival a few years ago, countless women and children were raped to death.
The chaotic army, like animals, left their bodies lying in the snow and ice.
After a whole winter, the weather is now warming up and the ice and snow are melting.
The corpses that had been frozen in ice and snow for a whole winter thawed and rotted quickly, emitting a foul stench.
Although it had been burned, it was still too late and many people were infected with the plague.
As soon as their lord discovered the signs of the disease, he had already led his loyal army out of Dragon City and hid in the grasslands bordering Dragon City.
And these people, no matter they are waiting to die in Longcheng or they are loyal followers.
These are just a part of their vicious plan, using one's own spear to attack another's shield.
These followers are just chess pieces and swords used by them to attack Daxia, at best they are just tools.
If something breaks, you can just replace it with a new one later. There is nothing to regret.
At this time, their lord, whom they still missed, had led his army into the grassland.
With the deterrent power of the large army, several nearby tribes were first subdued, and the population decreased instead of increasing.
At this time, he had set up a gorgeous tent on the prairie, and was embracing beautiful women with his beloved generals, enjoying the pleasure of eating meat and drinking wine.
The general sitting to the lower right of the lord drank the wine fed by the woman in his arms and said proudly: "Hahaha, the lord is still wise. Leave those sick men in the city. It would be best if they can walk to the Great Xia camp. In this way, the king's army of Great Xia will have no survivors."
"It's a pity for our Dragon City. The city that we occupied with great difficulty was destroyed by an epidemic." Another person said.
"If you ask me, it's ruined. Except for Longcheng, most of the other cities are deserted. We won't have any food supplies for a long time." Another person said.
"It's just that we have to delay our plan to overthrow Da Xia, but leaving them a county of wasteland and sick men is also a heavy blow to Da Xia."
"My lord, when are we going to take action and send troops to Daxia? I can't wait to see the paradise you mentioned. This grassland is good, but I really can't get used to eating meat!" said a general.