The sounds of craftsmen working in the valley became more frequent.
Zhao Muyun also joined the working team.
This stems from his experience as a special forces soldier in his previous life, and he has strong hands-on skills.
Since he came into this world, the triangular spear, compound bow, horizontal sword, Mo Dao, special operations, etc., which one was not invented by him personally.
Now facing the chaos in Dayin, Zhao Muyun only regrets that there are too few raw materials for making gunpowder.
Even if Dewey scraped the ground three feet deep in Yanzhou, he could only get this much.
Each piece of granulated gunpowder with the best ratio according to the experimental results was carefully packaged into a thick paper tube to make a rough but powerful "thunder bomb".
The more than one hundred elite soldiers secretly transferred by Dewey were intensively learning the usage and safety regulations of this unprecedented weapon under the guidance of Zhao Muyun himself.
Their eyes were filled with curiosity, awe, and a hint of fear.
Zhao Muyun named them the Shenji Camp and appointed a deputy commander to lead them.
now!
Just when Zhao Muyun was concentrating on making the thunder bomb in the secret valley of Yanzhou, information from the outside world came in like snowflakes.
"General Yun! Wuzhou City... has also been breached!"
The news brought by Shen Qian made the air in the valley freeze instantly.
"Shi Yong, Xi Sheng, Zhong Meng, and Xiao Cheyun led their troops to retreat to Shuozhou."
"After the Wuliangha captured Wuzhou City, they marched straight to Shuozhou without stopping!"
"Han Sima has gathered all the defeated soldiers and some of the civilians who escaped from Wuzhou City. Shuozhou is the last line of defense."
Zhao Muyun frowned and closed his eyes.
After the fall of Wuzhou City, Shuozhou was completely exposed to the Tatars.
Once Shuozhou was captured, Weizhou and Yinzhou would be isolated, leaving Xiazhou and Yanzhou completely defenseless.
The Tartar right-wing army could attack the two states from the rear respectively, and Zhao Muyun's foundation would be completely destroyed.
From then on, the Tatar army could march straight into the city of Jinyang.
The siege of Jinyang meant that Hedong Road also lost the northwestern barrier of the capital, and the Tatar army easily reached the capital.
He suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes filled with determination: "I can't wait any longer!"
He looked at Tang Yanhai and Du Wei and asked, "How many thunder bombs do we have now?"
"There are more than 300 pieces in total, big and small! Zhaotou!" Tang Yanhai replied immediately.
“That’s enough!”
Zhao Muyun said decisively, "Old Tang, have the brothers from the Scout Battalion cover the one hundred brothers from the Divine Machine Battalion. Carry all the 'Sky-shaking Bombs'. You will lead them personally, disguised as a grain transporter. Set off immediately and secretly head to Shuozhou!"
"I will give you a warrant and a token, and hand the people and things over to Han Zhong!"
"Tell him how to use this item. I've already written it down in the letter. It might be able to turn the tide of the battle at a critical moment!"
"Yes, sir!" Tang Yanhai knew that the responsibility was heavy and accepted the order without hesitation.
"Dewey!"
Zhao Muyun looked at Du Wei again, "You stay here and focus on production!"
"Double the reward for the craftsmen! For the next batch, try to make it as small as possible, about the size of a fist, so it's easy for a single soldier to throw! I call it a 'hand grenade'!"
"yes!"
"Chen Qian!" Zhao Muyun finally looked at Chen Qian, "Let our people spread two pieces of news: First, the Jin King's army has officially vowed to 'expedition north' and will soon enter Hedong Road to 'rescue' Shuozhou."
"Second, the imperial court gave up the peace talks with the Tartars, and the Left Wise King launched another fierce attack on Youzhou!"
The first one was a mixture of truth and falsehood, intended to intimidate the Uriankhai and prevent them from attacking the city with all their might, fearing they would be attacked from both sides.
The latter one is purely fictitious, intended to undermine the morale of the Di people and inspire the military and civilians of Shuozhou. The court did not abandon them.
Shen Qian understood what he meant and immediately turned and left.
Zhao Muyun stood in the valley, looking at Tang Yanhai leading the one hundred elite soldiers disguised as civilians carrying heavy backpacks and disappearing at the exit of the secret passage, his eyes deep.
He knew this was just the first step.
This new weapon may be able to temporarily solve Shuozhou's urgent needs, but it is not enough to completely change the entire war situation in the northern border.
He needs a bigger victory and needs to make this "power of thunder" truly shock the world.
His gaze shifted to another point on the map - Jinyang.
Didn’t Prince Yinxi of Jin always want to “pacify the rebellion”?
Aren’t you trying to win people’s hearts?
Maybe... I can help him and make things go more smoothly for him.
"Prepare the horses."
Zhao Muyun suddenly said, "Let's go to Jinyang and take a look. My disciple, Prince Yinji of Jin, has been gone for a long time!"
…
War clouds gathered under the city of Shuozhou.
The Wuliangha were full of pride and successively conquered the three fortresses of Zhendibao, Jingbianjun and Wuzhoucheng, and headed straight for Shuozhou, the last bastion.
Although his army suffered losses, its morale was high.
In his opinion, Shuozhou was already in his pocket, and he even began to plan how to plunder the wealth of this important border town after breaking the city.
However, just on the eve of his general offensive, disturbing rumors suddenly spread in the army and in the rear.
"Have you heard? The King of Jin has sent a massive army, claiming to have 100,000 men, and they're almost across the river! They're coming to attack us!"
"And over in Youzhou, it seems the talks have broken down! Lord Zuo Xian Wang has started attacking the city again!"
"Is this true? Then we..."
The morale of the army was slightly shaken.
When the Wuliangha heard the news, they frowned.
King Jin sent troops?
He was not afraid of the King of Jin's troops, but if the rear was disturbed, it would be troublesome after all.
Youzhou peace talks broke down?
This was inconsistent with the information he received from the royal court.
Just as he was suspicious, something even more annoying happened.
Late at night, a small group of people miraculously broke through his siege and arrived at the south gate of Shuozhou City!
The defenders on the city seemed to have been prepared for this. They quickly lowered the hanging basket and pulled the people and several heavy backpacks up.
When Wuliangha learned the news the next day, he was furious and killed several centurions on duty, but it was of no avail.
He just thought that it was the messenger sent by Shuozhou who had returned by chance, or a small group of reinforcements who had infiltrated, and did not pay too much attention to those baskets of "supplies".
He didn't know what kind of "surprise" those baskets of things would bring him.
In Shuozhou City, Han Zhong was already exhausted.
When he received the "Sky-shaking Bomb" that Tang Yanhai risked his life to deliver and Zhao Muyun's handwritten letter, he could hardly believe his eyes.
Zhao Tou is finally here!
Moreover, they sent such incredible weapons!
Following the instructions in the letter, he immediately selected his confidants and secretly conducted a test in a remote place in the city.
Boom!
With a loud bang, a large gap was blown open in a section of abandoned city wall.
All the generals and soldiers who witnessed this scene were stunned, and then ecstatic.
This is a divine thunder from the sky!
Han Zhong suppressed his excitement and immediately ordered:
Keep this secret! Hide these "Sky-shaking Bombs" scattered behind key sections of the city walls. Do not use them unless absolutely necessary.
He wants to use this thing to the best effect!
…
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