Ashinanachi was originally still angry, but after hearing what Hulunur said, he suddenly became excited.
If it can really be accomplished, then wouldn’t he be able to... inherit the throne in the future?
Just thinking about it made Ashinanachi's heart beat fast with excitement.
As princes, who dares to say that he has never coveted that position?
Even if the one being chosen now is the boss, so what?
As long as he is more powerful than the boss, as long as he can take over Tingzhou, who wouldn't look up to him?
Those who support the boss will naturally come to him.
Ashina Nachi bowed earnestly to Hulunur and said, "From now on, I'll leave it to General Hulu to take care of everything. Just make the arrangements. I will make sure everyone obeys your orders, myself included."
Hulunur was finally satisfied and waved his hand with a smile, "You're welcome, Third Prince. We are now on the same page. I will do my best not only for you but also for myself."
"Of course I believe the general."
The two smiled at each other, stopped talking, and started to act according to what they had agreed upon before.
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Sang Jueqian had just arrived at the Goddess Temple in Xizhou when he saw Xu San waiting there.
Xu San saw Sang Jueqian and immediately came forward, asking anxiously, "May I ask, Lady Goddess, what is the current situation in Tingzhou? Do we need to rush to Tingzhou immediately?"
Sang Jueqian refused without hesitation, "No, you can't go."
"Why?" Xu San was puzzled. "The situation in Tingzhou is critical now. The Turkic army has only temporarily retreated and may come back at any time. There are not many guards in Tingzhou. Let's rush over there-"
Before Xu San could continue, Sang Jueqian interrupted him, "You only have a few hundred people. Even if you add all the martial artists in Xizhou, there are only about one or two thousand people.
With so many of you wanting to get to Tingzhou, it will take at least a day.
But what can we do even if we get there?
The Turkic army is not far from the city. If you run into the Turkic army directly, it will be like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth. At that time, it will not be you who will help us, but we will have to take the trouble to save you.
Besides, how do you know that the Turks will not send troops here?
If the Turkic army comes here right after you leave, won't Xizhou become their prey? How will you explain to your prince then?"
Xu Sangang was so focused on worrying about Tingzhou that he didn't have time to think about so many things.
Hearing Sang Jueqian's words, Xu San was filled with shame.
After all, he had followed the prince to the battlefield. Although he was not as familiar with military strategies as the prince, these were common sense and he should have some understanding of them.
But because of his impatience, he forgot all of this and needed the goddess to remind him.
Just thinking about it made Xu San's face flush with embarrassment.
"The goddess is right. I thought too simply. Thank you for the reminder. But if we don't go, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on with only Sun Er and the others..."
"If Sun Er and his men can't hold it alone, you won't be able to hold it either even if you go there."
Xu San, “…”
I wanted to say something else, but when I opened my mouth, no words came out.
No matter how reluctant I was, I had to admit that what the goddess said was absolutely right.
Seeing that Xu San was hit hard and calmed down, Sang Jueqian slowed down his tone, "But you don't have to be so pessimistic. I came here to get some more explosives and shells.
By the way, I will also help you put the artillery carts on the city wall, so that if you find an enemy attack, you can respond.
Pay attention to strengthening protection, night watch and patrol are essential.
The situation in Tingzhou is even more critical. I can't stay here. Your prince is not here, so this place can only be handed over to you. Can you guard it well?"
Xu San immediately knelt down and said, "Please rest assured, Goddess. Even if it costs me my life, I will definitely defend Xizhou firmly."
"There's no need to risk your life. If you're gone, there'll be no one left to protect Xizhou."
Sang Jueqian deliberately said this in a relaxed tone, intending not to make Xu San too nervous, but he never expected that as soon as he finished speaking, Xu San, such a strong man, would instantly have tears in his eyes.
"Thank you for your concern, Goddess. Xu San will definitely do his best to protect himself while protecting Xizhou."
Seeing this, Sang Jueqian pursed his lips and said nothing more.
She was afraid that if she said a few more words, Xu San would really cry.
"Where is Ban Si?" Sang Jueqian asked directly.
"He has already been notified and should be packing up his things."
Both artillery carts and explosives are dangerous items, so it is naturally impossible to research and produce them in the city.
Otherwise, if any accident happens, the people in the city will also suffer.
Therefore, the place where these weapons were manufactured was in the uninhabited Gobi Desert, not particularly far from Xizhou City.
"Then don't waste time, let's go there quickly."
"yes."
Horses had been prepared outside the Goddess Temple, and some guards were waiting for them on horseback.
After Sang Jueqian and Xu San left the Goddess Temple, they immediately mounted their horses.
For fear of hurting civilians in the city, they dared not ride their horses too fast.
When they got outside the city, they no longer restrained themselves and galloped on their horses.
The horses galloped wildly on the road, stirring up countless clouds of dust.
These are all good horses that not only accelerate quickly but also have strong explosive power.
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