"If you persist in Nanyang for a while longer, I bet that before long, we will come back and continue fighting. "By then, our goal will not be just a city like Nanyang!"
Wang Mi said impassionedly, but the expressions of Huan Yi and others did not relax much.
"Zhiyuan, do you really want to go back to Jiankang?
"This trip is very dangerous, and the people in the court are unkind. In my opinion, you might as well send a memorial to the Jiankang court to explain the battle situation in Nanyang City. It would be better to wait for a while and wait and see the situation."
Huan Yi's method was very simple. The Jin Dynasty's power to control the soldiers below was relatively weak. Compared with Jiankang City, Nanyang City was much safer.
The Jin Dynasty, including Sima Yao, would never send people all the way to Nanyang County to capture someone.
It would be better to hide and wait and see the situation. When the situation in the court changes and it starts to be favorable to Wang Mi, wouldn't it be better to see the capital again?
do not doubt!
This trick was very useful in the Jin Dynasty.
This is a trick used by the Huan family in Qiaojun. I think back then Huan Xuanwu...
The imperial court invited him to join the court, but he often refused to obey. He stayed in Jingzhou and did whatever he was supposed to do. He only turned a deaf ear to those decrees and edicts.
The results of it?
Isn't it true that the old Sima family is also powerless to deal with him?
Originally, Wang Mi and the others planned to rest in Nanyang County for a while longer. Nanyang City was a good place.
From here, you can learn more about Chang'an City, which is definitely a major benefit to the Jin army.
Furthermore, there is another treasure in Nanyang County that Wang Mi covets and cannot give up.
sulfur!
Saltpeter!
As a well-known military town from the north to the south, Nanyang County is rich in materials and has sufficient reserves.
Not to mention the weapons and armor and staffs seized by the Jin army, after searching the whole city, Wang Shilang discovered that in addition to these necessary cold weapons, there was a warehouse in Nanyang City that contained a lot of sulfur and saltpeter.
A rough measurement shows that it weighs several hundred kilograms!
There are so many!
When the soldiers opened the door of the warehouse and smelled the familiar slightly pungent smell, Wang Mi's whole body trembled.
This...what is going on?
Why does Nanyang City, which does not produce thermal weapons, store so much gunpowder-making raw materials?
Could it be that this was a gift given to him by God?
Later, after interrogating the prisoners of Di and Qin, they found out that these sulfur and saltpeter were actually the collection of General Yang Ding.
Although Yang Ding is a Di and lives in the north all year round, he is also a believer in Tianshi Tao. Moreover, unlike Sun Tai and others, Yang Ding's Taoism is focused on alchemy and self-cultivation. These sulfur and saltpeter have arrived
In Yang Ding's hands, although he didn't realize the most correct use of them, he still used them all the time.
So he repeatedly refined elixirs and collected raw materials. Yang Ding was a man with a hoarding habit. The more raw materials he piled up, the more comfortable he felt.
Sadly, in the end, all his inventory was so cheap that Wang Zhiyuan from the south was far behind!
What a good thing!
It’s all good stuff!
With several hundred kilograms of sulfur and saltpeter, combined together, his pistol team can be greatly expanded!
However, Nanyang City brought more surprises to Wang Shilang. As an important city, there was no shortage of iron materials for making weapons.
When there is iron, there is a gun.
With a gun, lead bullets and gunpowder, a new gun can be assembled. After all, no matter how poor and decaying the city is, there will be no shortage of wood.
The handle of the pistol is still very easy to make.
Now that so many raw materials have been discovered, what are you waiting for?
The members of the pistol team immediately transformed on the spot and became the most diligent craftsmen. They picked up their original skills and forged iron and made gunpowder in Nanyang City.
Because of this errand, after Wang Mi wrote a battle report to the court, he never focused on it again.
He turned around and climbed onto the gun-making machine.
Who would have thought that all this hard work would result in misunderstandings and suspicions from the Jiankang court!
When the Jin army colleagues saw Sima Daozi's order, before Wang Shilang could do anything, General Huan had already slapped the table and started cursing!
That’s not true!
Mr. Huan took the risk of death and rushed all the way from Xinyecheng to Nanyang City. What a determination he made!
After going through many difficulties and dangers, he finally won. Such a record has never been seen in the Jin Dynasty in the past ten years, no longer going back twenty years!
They don't ask for sincere praise from the stupid fools in their court, and they don't even need rewards. However, they are so sarcastic and insist that they are lying. Is this what a knowledgeable monarch should do!
Could it be that this is forcing them to seize the city and rebel?
Can you explain it clearly?
He, Sima Daozi, is also worthy!
Does he understand?
Has he been on the battlefield and carried a gun for a day?
Huan Chong saw clearly that the so-called explanation was just that the trash in the court, led by Sima Daozi, did not believe that his Jingzhou soldiers, and perhaps Wang Mi, a noble son with a civil servant background, were capable of winning the war!
This is one of the important reasons why the Jin Dynasty was unable to develop better, let alone recover its lost territory.
The aristocratic family, the gangs fighting each other are really awesome!
Strictly speaking, even the most dim-witted emperor still hopes to win the war in a stupid and weak court. For example, Gao Wei, the empress of the Northern Qi Dynasty, was so confused and mediocre, but he still hoped to win the war.
But what do you think of a fool?
He wanted to win the battle, but he was afraid of the ever-victorious general Hu Luguang, so he killed the fierce general Hu Luguang with his own hands. After doing this, Gao Wei felt relaxed and comfortable!
However, at that time, the Northern Qi Dynasty and the Northern Zhou Dynasty were in a state of constant conquest. According to the situation at that time, if the Northern Qi Dynasty wanted peace in the country, it would need generals who were good at conquering and fighting to continue to win the war.
Gao Wei thought so too.
Winning the battle is necessary, but when you look back, where are the generals who can win the battle?
Where?
Killed!
What if those victories were won by those treacherous ministers and villains who favored Gao Wei?
Will Gao Wei still be so afraid of them that he wants to kill them?
of course not!
It’s not too late for him to be happy!
We have long given them high-ranking officials generous salaries and endless rewards!
However, the reason why traitors are called traitors is of course because they have no other skills except being good at flattering and confusing the monarch.
How can you count on them for such a difficult operation like winning a battle?
The decline of the Northern Qi Dynasty began with the death of Hu Luguang!
Now, although the situation that Wang Shilang and the others are facing is not as urgent as that of Hu Luguang, the principles are similar. Sima Daozi was jealous of the virtuous and capable, so in the edict sent this time, there were only a few nonsense words in it.
Words are somewhat useful.
At least, he did not write to Wang Mi and others under the banner of Sima Yao, but wrote his name seriously.
This is not because Sima Daozi is cautious and knows not to throw the blame on Sima Yao, but because he has always been exaggerated.
Once he had the power in his hands, he would make orders come and go. It was not easy for him to give orders in a legitimate way. How could he let go of such an opportunity?
Of course he wrote to Wang Mi and others in his own name!
Such an unintentional move made it convenient for Wang Mi and the others, because they could find the right person to scold!
"These bitches!"
"When I was on the battlefield, his son was still rolling in his mother's womb!"
Thinking of the scene the night before, Mr. Huan couldn't help but spit out the fragrance.
"Ye Wang, don't worry, I will follow Zhiyuan back to Jiankang. As long as I am here, I will never let that bitch touch a hair on Zhiyuan!'
Unknowingly, Wang Shilang became a key protected animal and was taken under the wing of Huan Chong. However, compared to Wang Mi, the crises surrounding Huan Chong were no less.
If the Jiankang court is really under the control of Sima Daozi now.
Then the danger of their trip will increase exponentially, and if Sima Daozi takes over the power, then Wang Guobao will definitely jump up.
Wang Mi has seen with his own eyes the abilities of these two Hengha generals. They are really incapable of doing anything serious, but they are first-class in getting into trouble. "Now our key point is, why did His Majesty not personally issue an edict on such an important matter?"
It was ghostwritten by King Langya
"When we set off from Jiankang a few days ago, His Majesty was still in good health and had no problems at all."
"Why can't we handle government affairs?"
"I think there must be something fishy about this!'
Wang Mi said it very seriously, but Mr. Huan didn't take it seriously: "Isn't this obvious?"
"It must be King Langya who has sidelined His Majesty!'
Empty, empty!
This is the specialty of the Huan family, and Mr. Huan knows it best!
“It’s not impossible.
The greasy face of Wang Guobao, who was about to make a move, instantly appeared in front of Wang Mi's eyes. The internal history of Langya, which everyone shouted to beat, his goal was to push Sima Daozi to the throne!
Could it be that he succeeded in such a short period of time?
It's not that Wang Mi didn't believe it, but that the various relationships in the Jin Dynasty were so intricate that it was definitely not something that Wang Guobao, a newcomer to the officialdom, could stir up.
Where is Xie An?
Where is Wang Gong?
How could these powerful ministers allow Wang Guobao to jump to the forefront and seize power?
The more important point is, where did Sima Yao go?
Wang Mi really couldn't think of a reasonable reason why a strong and healthy emperor didn't issue the edict himself and bothered his younger brother.
unless
No way!
The source of chaos in Chang'an City was Fu Jian's death. Could it be that the same thing happened in Jiankang City?
Could it be...
Did Zhang Guiren take action in advance?
What happened to these concubines surnamed Zhang?
Can't they wait until he has stabilized his pistol-making skills and occupied all the cities that should be captured before taking action? "If something really happens in Jiankang City, we will have to go back and take a look!'
"Old General Huan, the same goes for you. The Jingzhou soldiers fought bloody battles in Nanyang and Xinye. The court has to give an explanation. Even if most of the military pay is raised by your Qiao County Huan family, it cannot always be like this. You will suffer too much!'
"When I return to Jiankang this time, I must seek justice for the Jingzhou soldiers!"
"Chiyuan
"With your words, I am content!"
"As expected of a good brother!" His words brought tears to Huan Chong's eyes, and he was so moved.
"The imperial court will not arrange troops to arrest us as soon as we enter the gate of Jiankang City!'
Liu Yu, who had been listening quietly, suddenly said this, and his voice sounded a bit sinister.
Wang Mi and Lao Huan were immediately stunned.
"impossible!"
"No!"
The two paused for a while, waved their hands repeatedly, and laughed awkwardly.
The two of them talked lightly, but the little drums in their hearts started beating.
What does Sima Daozi want to do?
There is also Wang Guobao, who has always been sinister and vicious. If the Jiankang court is really controlled by these two idiots, Liu Yu's suspicion is very likely!
It is not easy for stupid people to do good things, but is it still difficult to do bad things?
Jiankang City, a big city.
The oil-walled carts surrounded by light gauze curtains slowly marched on the wide T-shaped streets of the city to avoid crowding in the market. Since the city was first built, many roads have been planned as one-way.
The roads in the big market are not regular, and the small shops selling things are crowded together in a criss-crossed manner. Some appear in the east-west alleys, and some stand on the north-south streets.
There are a wide variety of shops with numerous signboards, which is dazzling.
If you are not familiar with the terrain, it is really difficult to find the one you want to go through among the various shops crowded together.
Fortunately, Jiankang City is prosperous in commerce, and there is more than one shop selling paper and pens, books, and cakes. Even if you have time and the willpower, you can shop around and try to buy the one you like best. of goods.
Now, Xie Minghui is sitting in this gorgeously decorated oil-walled car, and is about to rush to the shop where she hangs out every day.
"Madam, I heard that Mr. Wang will be back in the next few days!'
"Lady, I can finally see him!" Yurou said excitedly.
It’s indeed a long time since I last saw you!
Since the last encounter in front of the Grand Navigation Bridge, I haven’t seen him for more than a month!
Although Xie Minghui didn't say it, she was very concerned about it in her heart. She knew very well that Wang Zhiyuan was not the kind of person who followed the rules. They were not allowed to meet each other before they met. Women in the boudoir should abide by their duties. These stereotypes and bad habits, He never paid attention to it.
In this case, why didn't he find an opportunity to meet Minghui?
Minghui is also a reasonable person. Everyone knows that Wang Zhiyuan is busy with work, but he can still find a little time to meet!
But, there is none!
there is no time!
I haven’t even seen him in person for more than a month!
Is this normal?
"Madam, what's wrong with you?
"You seem unhappy?'
Xie Minghui's girls' sorrowful thoughts are so convoluted that a girl like Yurou can understand them.
However, it was obvious that Minghui was in a bad mood.
In the past few days, my fair face has always been surrounded by a green air, and my mouth is often curled up unsatisfactorily.
In the Xie Mansion, the lord Xie An loved Minghui very much, and the servants and servants in the family also treated Minghui with great respect, and no one could make her unhappy.
Why does Mrs. Minghui still pout her little mouth every day, as if it could hang a gourd?
After Yurou thought about it, there was only one possibility
He must be angry with the young man from the Wang family!