Chapter 136 Show Them Something Powerful
"He Qiushui, since you already know you were wrong, I can give you a chance to atone for your sins."
"Thank you, Marshal, for your mercy."
"He Qiushui, I want you to supervise this construction work and complete it in three days with the required quality and quantity. Can you do it?"
"This... Marshal, if we do this, will we avoid being beaten with military sticks?"
"Good boy, you dare to bargain with me!"
"Can."
"Okay, then we thank the Marshal!"
"You can't be lazy anymore, okay?"
"I don't dare anymore, I don't dare anymore. From now on, as long as it's a job for the Marshal, we brothers will guarantee to complete it as quickly as possible!"
"Okay, remember what you said and get to work!"
"yes!"
"Marshal, should I still watch them?"
Wu Lanzhi glared at these snobs fiercely, secretly hating herself for messing up the first task assigned to her by the Marshal.
"No, come with me. I have something else to do for you."
"What's up?"
"Go to the government office and find Wei Fucheng. Ask him to write a notice. I want to recruit some female soldiers in Yuanzhou. The recruitment conditions are the same as before."
"good."
"Marshal, what about me?"
Luo Yang was afraid of leaving him behind, so he asked hurriedly.
"Just stay by my side. If you see anyone disrespecting me again, just hit him!"
A suspicious blush lit up Luo Yang's thin face. He nodded, but the corners of his mouth couldn't be suppressed.
Wu Lanzhi glanced at him suspiciously, and the latter looked away guiltily. Wu Lanzhi moved her mouth, but in the end said nothing and turned away.
"Let's go."
"Where are you going?"
"Barracks."
Bai Li brought Luo Yang to the barracks. Luo Yang would first beat up the soldiers who refused to obey him. Bai Li would then take action against those Luo Yang couldn't handle. In this way, the two of them conquered the barracks with force without even having to show their general's token.
When Li Dazhuang and Magistrate Wu returned, everyone in the government office was busy with the matters arranged by Bai Li. When they were asked, they said that it was Marshal Bai who gave the order and they had to obey.
The two men returned to the barracks with gloomy faces. Everyone in the barracks was so busy that they had no time to pay attention to them.
Before they could make a move, Bai Li arrived.
"General Li, Li Dazhuang, and Prefect Wu, may I ask you two, what are you doing back now that a war is imminent?"
"We, we are naturally going to gather military intelligence."
Li Dazhuang looks to be in his thirties, strong and sturdy with no extra fat, and his deep eyes are full of stubbornness.
"So what news did you get?"
"I, we, have found out that Marshal Bai's story about the ambush of Simon's army in Huludiao Gorge is true. We are the ones who are too narrow-minded!"
Magistrate Wu bowed deeply and performed a respectful salute to Bai Li.
Li Dazhuang's expression remained unchanged. He turned his head away awkwardly, not daring to look at Bai Li.
"Prefect Wu, I have ordered the people of several nearby villages to flee into the city. Please cooperate and ensure they are accommodated."
"Yes, Marshal Bai, you are too kind. This is my responsibility. It is really wrong to ask you to worry about it."
"That's good. Go see if Wei Fucheng needs your help. Go and help him."
"Yes, I obey your command."
After saying this, Magistrate Wu glanced at Li Dazhuang and left. That glance contained too much, and the most obvious one was "I wish you the best."
"General Li, the Eight Ox Crossbows and other long-range bows and arrows will arrive soon. We estimate that Simon's army will be able to return in ten days or half a month. Now we must hurry to build fortifications and discuss how to defend against the enemy."
"Everything is up to the Marshal."
Li Dazhuang said this awkwardly.
He had looked down on the girl before, thinking that her story of ambushing Simon's 200,000-strong army with only 500 cavalrymen was nonsense. But now his scouts had sent back news that it was absolutely true.
In the battle of Huludiao Gorge, they not only killed tens of thousands of enemy troops, but also seriously injured the general who led the troops, King Jin.
As a result, Simon's army was forced to retreat hundreds of miles before they dared to set up camp to rest. It was said that the King of Jin had been in a coma for many days and his life or death was unknown.
Also, during the two days when he and Magistrate Wu were away, she thought that the people below her would not listen to her orders and she would cry and go to her parents.
Who would have thought that with her iron-blooded tactics, she not only conquered the government office, but also made the soldiers in the barracks obey her completely. She was truly impressive.
General Bai's daughter is truly extraordinary.
Bai Li smiled and glanced at him, "General Li, I am still young and inexperienced. There are many things I need your guidance on."
"Marshal, you are too kind. The waves behind push the waves ahead. Previously, I was complacent and narrow-minded, and neglected the Marshal."
Cold sweat broke out on Li Dazhuang's forehead. He was too embarrassed to wipe it off, but he felt uncomfortable if he didn't wipe it off.
Seeing how uncomfortable he was, Bai Li finally let him go.
"General Li, there's no need for further politeness. Let's go into the barracks and discuss how to deploy our defenses."
"yes."
Three days later, the first batch of Eight-Ox Crossbows arrived.
This batch of weapons set out more than ten days earlier than Bai Li's cavalry. However, because the weapons were heavy and difficult to transport, they arrived nearly twenty days later than the cavalry.
As soon as the Eight Ox Crossbows arrived, Bai Li immediately organized an Eight Ox Crossbow Team to let them become proficient in using them and understand their power.
Li Dazhuang saw with his own eyes that when the Eight Oxen Crossbow shot into the mountain wall hundreds of feet away and penetrated deeply, his mouth opened wide and the horror in his eyes could not be concealed.
"This distance is probably several hundred feet!"
Bai Li said, "About 450 feet."
"If it were equipped with a stepping arrow, it could be inserted more than halfway into the wall, and the remaining half could be used as a stepping stone to climb up the wall effortlessly."
"This is truly a magical weapon. With this weapon, our Great Zhou is saved!"
Li Dazhuang was a tough guy who could remain calm even when faced with a huge crisis. But at this moment, he couldn't control his excitement and his eyes were filled with tears, his voice choked with sobs.
When he heard that Simon’s army of 200,000 was invading, the first thing he thought of was that Yuanzhou was finished and Da Zhou was also finished!
So he did not deploy any defenses, but just waited for Simon's army to arrive and kill as many as he could, or as many as a pair.
In the end, the worst that could happen is that he would sacrifice his life for his country, thus ensuring the emperor's appreciation and promotion.
"Marshal Bai, you are truly the savior of the Great Zhou and the savior of Yuanzhou.
"I cannot express my gratitude enough for your kindness. I am willing to sacrifice my life for you, Marshal, no matter what!"
"General Li, you are too kind. We must work together to repel the enemy and protect the territory of the Great Zhou."
"That's what the Marshal said."
Now Li Dazhuang was convinced. The little girl was not only skilled in martial arts and courageous, but also extremely intelligent.
These eight-ox crossbows were made by her, and there are also upcoming bows and arrows with a range of several thousand meters. These weapons are truly unheard of.
This alone is beyond reach.
What qualifications does he have to look down on others and make things difficult for them?
He now admires her with all his heart and is convinced by her.
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