Chapter 97 The Power of the Crossbow
The news of the war between the two countries quickly spread to the three countries, causing the people of each country to live in panic, fearing that they would be affected by the disaster.
When Yun Wansheng heard about it, Marquis Weiyuan had already led his troops to counterattack, and no one knew when the battle would end.
The southwestern army's counterattack into the Eastern Qiang Kingdom suddenly boosted the confidence of the people of Shun Shang, and they no longer had the panic they had just heard about it.
As good news came in from time to time, the people across the country could continue to do what they were doing without worrying about the invasion of the enemy country.
The Southwestern Army, which was fighting bravely in the front, vowed to destroy the Eastern Qiang Kingdom and incorporate their territory into the territory of the Shun Shang Kingdom.
Mu Xingci looked at the shooting scene not far away with cold eyes, with a slight smile on his lips. In this battlefield with a wide view, the enemy could clearly see them from any direction.
He made the military crossbows on his side according to the drawings given by the woman.
After he got the blueprint, he asked someone to build a bed first. After testing its power, he was ecstatic, so he ordered people to make dozens of beds overnight, just in time for use on today's battlefield.
The power of this crossbow lies in its ability to adjust its range at any time. When the enemy is still six or seven miles away, the rain of arrows they shoot out will kill a large number of them first.
When the enemy army rushed forward desperately, the soldiers controlling the crossbows adjusted the range of the shot at any time.
Every time the enemy charged, they suffered heavy casualties from the rain of arrows and were forced to flee in panic.
They also had crossbows, but their range was short, and they were shot back by the enemy before they even reached the range.
This overwhelming shooting instantly killed the Dongqiang bandits' passionate confidence.
They originally wanted to rely on their strong military forces to launch a surprise attack on Lizhou City and invade Shunshang Kingdom during the New Year, but they didn't expect that the other party was already prepared.
After being defeated and driven back, they thought that the Shun Shang Kingdom would retreat to their city as before, so they stopped pursuing the matter.
Unexpectedly, this time they not only did not retreat, but instead launched a counterattack against them, making them panic and kill them, forcing them to retreat repeatedly.
And every time Mu Xingci won a battle, the longing in his eyes deepened. He buried this longing deep in his heart. No one would know that he, a great general, was still thinking about women while fighting.
As time passed and the weather gradually warmed up, the workshop that Yun Wansheng and Lu Ke collaborated on also opened.
When the novel and unique lamps were put on the shelves in the Boyang shop owned by the two of them, they quickly attracted many customers and merchants from all over the country, and a large batch of goods were sold out in a short time.
As the lamps they made became more and more famous, orders came in day by day, and merchants from neighboring countries also bought in large quantities. This made Lu Ke and Yun Wansheng earn a lot of money. In less than a year, Yun Wansheng had become a small wealthy woman.
With the money, she bought a big house, maids and servants, and lived a very fulfilling life.
There was just one thing that bothered her. It seemed like Lu Ke was interested in her. He would send her flowers and snacks from time to time, and the way he looked at her made her want to hide away.
It’s not that she doesn’t want to accept the pursuit of other men, but that this man is not suitable.
Later she learned that the eldest son of the Lu family was already married, but unfortunately, his wife died of a sudden illness just half a year after the marriage.
Now he is only twenty-two years old and is already a widower. My external identity is also a young widow. It seems that we are a good match.
But after a year of getting along, she no longer had any feelings for Lu Kesimi, and all she had was friendship between friends.
That afternoon, the weather was cold and light snow was falling. Yun Wansheng did not go out again after returning from the workshop.
When she was drawing a new lamp in the study, Lu Ke walked in with a loving look in his eyes: "Busy again?"
"You're free, so why are you here?" Yun Wansheng smiled and put down her pen.
"I have good news and bad news for you. Which one do you want to hear?" Lu Ke sat opposite her casually.
"Then let's hear the bad news first! If someone is already in a bad mood, the good news can wash away the bad luck."
"Yes, the bad news is that Dazhao has severed diplomatic ties with our Shunshang Kingdom. Merchants from there will no longer come here."
"Why are we breaking off diplomatic relations for no reason?" Yun Wansheng was very surprised.
"I guess it's because of our war with the Eastern Qiang Kingdom. I heard that General Mu has already invaded the heart of the Eastern Qiang Kingdom. I think it won't be long before he breaks into the imperial city.
If the Shun Shang Kingdom really destroyed the Dong Qiang Kingdom, the Dazhao Kingdom would definitely be afraid that we would annex it in the future.
Therefore, they chose to sever diplomatic ties at this time. I think that before long, they will also declare war on our country, so that they can check and balance the southwest and force us to withdraw our troops at the appropriate time."
Yun Wansheng listened to him and showed no fear. "It's normal. When it comes to national security, everyone will first seek the best way to protect themselves. If the Dongqiang Kingdom really perishes, the Dazhao Kingdom will definitely be uneasy."
"Yes! Dazhao is stronger than our Shunshang. More than half of their land has spring-like weather year-round, which makes their agricultural production very high and the people live a prosperous life."
"Let it be! The competition between countries is not something we ordinary people can influence. Let's talk about the good news." Yun Wansheng changed the subject.
"The good news is that the workshop in the capital has also opened. That's where the dignitaries hang out. We sell high-end products. Those lamps sell very well and are very popular with those dignitaries." Lu Ke smiled warmly.
"That's good. It's worth my staying up late to finish the drawing if I get some results." Yun Wansheng said happily.
Every time she sells a lamp, it is a recognition from others, which makes her hard work worthwhile.
"Yun Wansheng, you seem to be nineteen now after the New Year, right?" Lu Ke looked at the woman in front of him with deep eyes.
"Yeah! What's wrong?" Yun Wansheng looked back at him in confusion.
"You... don't you want to remarry?"
"No, I love my husband very much. He was so good to me when he was alive. I swear to keep my virginity to him for the rest of my life."
"A lifetime? Yun Wansheng, do you know how long a lifetime is?"
"It's not long, just a few decades. It will be over if you endure it." Yun Wansheng smiled nervously.
How could Lu Ke not know that this woman was rejecting him in disguise? "Yun Wansheng, can you let me take care of you for the rest of your life? It would be a pity for an outstanding woman like you to waste her years. You deserve a better life, and I can give you that."
Yun Wansheng didn't expect that this man would suddenly confess to her, which made her very embarrassed for a moment, but she had to make her words clear.
"Lu Ke, I appreciate your kindness, but we are not suitable for each other because my heart is dead. I will never fall in love with any man again in this life. I'm sorry!"
Lu Ke stared at her with a slightly fixed gaze: "Yun Wansheng, after a year of our relationship, you still don't trust me? I'm not a sentimental person.
You are the first woman I have ever fallen in love with. As long as you agree to marry me, I will let you slowly fall in love with me."
"Lu Ke, I know you are a righteous man and a gentleman, but when it comes to love, it's not just about a person's good or bad character that makes people fall in love with him. If I liked you, I would have liked you a long time ago and wouldn't have to wait until now." Yun Wansheng refused seriously.
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