Chapter 338: Sadomasochism (Forty-three)
In addition to improving iron smelting, forging and other technologies, Gu Qingcheng also paid special attention to land reclamation and farming.
Although Gu Qingcheng did not obtain specific and detailed modern farming techniques, she had stayed in the small world for so long that she always had some "common sense".
For example, seedling cultivation.
For example, fertilization.
As for how to do it specifically, there are experienced farmers who have conducted experiments time and time again.
All Gu Qingcheng has to do is to provide an "inspiration" and provide sufficient conditions.
Improve the status of craftsmen (farmers), give them enough respect, and reward them whenever there are any technological inventions.
Another point is that Gu Qingcheng even set up official positions for craftsmen (farmers) and provided relevant promotion channels!
In Gu Qingcheng's North City, the principle of "recruiting talents regardless of their background" is truly achieved.
There is no limit on gender, the general leading the army to fight is a woman; there is no limit on age, no matter if you are old or young, as long as you have the ability, you will be given important positions;
Regardless of your identity, even if you are just forging iron, as long as you are good enough and can make some innovations, you can become an official.
...Gu Qingcheng's measures made North City prosperous quickly.
Originally, there were only a few young and strong people left here, but with space for survival and even development, people from the surrounding areas began to gather here.
With more people, North City will become more vibrant and will be able to provide more and better opportunities.
With these people, Gu Qingcheng will have sufficient manpower to continue protecting the city and expanding the territory.
The territory of the North City has expanded outward little by little, which has increased living space and jobs...
North City has entered a very virtuous cycle.
In less than half a year, Gu Qingcheng already had 10,000 elite soldiers under his command.
As for the North City, it has been transformed from a dilapidated and deserted border town into an important and prosperous town with high walls, deep moats, strong military forces and horses.
Standing on the city gate tower, you can see the fields cultivated by the people and the military camps scattered around.
The border lines with Xirong and Yu Dynasty were also advancing towards the other side little by little under Gu Qingcheng's secret expansion.
If we simply calculate the area, Gu Qingcheng's territory has already exceeded Xizhou!
The small cavalry units that Xirong was best at had long been devoured bite by bite by bite by Gu Qingcheng.
Unless they wanted to launch a large-scale battle, the Western Rong cavalry would not dare to go out easily.
It cannot be said that the Western Rong were frightened by the defeat, but they certainly did not dare to plunder the border towns of the Qing Dynasty at will.
The "middle zone" between Xirong and Qing Dynasty was also compressed little by little under Gu Qingcheng's advancement, and began to advance towards deeper deserts and grasslands.
Xirong;...Damn it, don't push any further. The space we can use for guerrilla warfare is getting smaller and smaller.
If you dare to act again, I will send out the army! General Huo was already eyeing you covetously: ...Send out the army? Great! I was just worried that I couldn't find your main force.
If you dare to send out a large army, I will kill or cripple you.
In fact, General Huo had already gotten inspiration from Gu Qingcheng's "Sparrow War".
He also asked the nephews and nephews of the Huo family to lead small groups of troops to search for small groups of cavalry along the northwest line and annihilate them.
The reason why Xirong suffered such a "painful" defeat was because of General Huo's all-out attack.
Otherwise, with only the North City and Gu Qingcheng's initial few hundred people, it would not be enough.
Many branches of Xirong have been chopped off, leaving only the main trunk.
Both the Xirong leader and General Huo knew that a war between the two sides was about to break out.
Gu Qingcheng, who had instigated all this, clapped her hands and ignored it.
Ahem, such a war is not something that a prince like her, who only has 10,000 troops, can get involved in.
She turned around and began to use the same old tricks on the border with the Yu Dynasty.
It was still the small groups of cavalry and sparrows that harassed and devoured the small forces of the Yu Dynasty scattered along the border bit by bit.
Gu Qingcheng chose a very good time (Gu Qingcheng: Thank you Huoshui for the "information"). The Qing Dynasty began to use military force against the Feng Dynasty, and the Yu Dynasty was mostly distracted by the battle between Qing and Feng.
People in the capital of Yu Dynasty did not pay too much attention to Gu Qingcheng's little actions on the border.
Gu Qingcheng: ...I didn’t feel humiliated by being ignored. Instead, I was extremely excited.
It would be better if she was not paid attention to, so that she could develop to her heart's content.
Another half a year passed, and Gu Qingcheng advanced northward little by little.
The number of troops under her command reached 20,000.
The key point is that she actually developed black gunpowder in her workshop in North City.
The north city also had a bumper harvest of grain.
Gu Qingcheng had sharp weapons in hand, sufficient food and money, and the soldiers had already been trained.
Facing the strong and powerful cavalry of the Yu Dynasty, they no longer showed fear and retreat.
"Humph! We all have two shoulders to support our heads. These northern barbarians don't have an extra head like us. What's there to be afraid of?"
"That's right! I'll swing my sword and they'll still be killed."
"... and the small porcelain bottle issued by the Armoury Department. It's damn useful. Throwing one out can restrain the fierce cavalry of the Yu Dynasty."
The soldiers were talking about it, and their confidence was full.
The most powerful and feared thing about the Yu Dynasty was its cavalry.
However, Gu Qingcheng first adopted the human wave tactics of using the big to swallow the small and the strong to attack the weak, so that his own soldiers could gradually reduce their fear and increase their confidence.
Then there was a simple version of the grenade, which was used to break the mighty momentum of the Yu Dynasty's cavalry.
Hot weapons are definitely a sure-fire way to fight against cavalry.
Perhaps the black gunpowder developed by Gu Qingcheng's craftsmen has too many weaknesses, but in the era of cold weapons, it can still produce miraculous effects.
By the time the news reached the capital of the Yu Dynasty and Emperor Yu finally learned that there was such a terrifying force on his border, Gu Qingcheng already had 30,000 elite troops.
Craftsmen also further perfected the research on small porcelain bottles.
As for Emperor Qing, although he did not directly capture the capital of Feng Dynasty, he captured several cities of Feng Dynasty one after another.
Yu Chao: ...I feel like I've been cheated! Qing Dynasty not only took over part of Feng Dynasty's territory without us noticing, but also stabbed me in the back!
I can’t stand this! I absolutely can’t stand this!
Gu Qingcheng: ...If you don't want to endure it, then fight! After so much development, Gu Qingcheng is no longer the weak prince when he first left the capital.
Well, okay, the Ninth Prince himself is still not allowed to ride a horse, and at most he can only fight in a battle.
But he knows how to use people and is good at strategy.
While she was making plans in the rear, the male and female generals under her were frantically expanding outside.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Even ordinary soldiers were fearless and brave.
Even if they were facing the cavalry of the Yu Dynasty, the cavalry legend of that era, they were not afraid at all.
From generals to soldiers, Gu Qingcheng's army had great faith in the Ninth Prince.
She has become the soul of this unit.
As long as Gu Qingcheng gave the order, the army would roar and rush forward even if the enemy was facing the powerful cavalry of the Yu Dynasty.
In addition to the strong military spirit and self-confidence, Gu Qingcheng also provided the best logistical support——
If you want armor, you have the best armor;
If you want military equipment, we have the sharpest swords and arrows; if you want food and money, we have more than enough of them.
If you are injured, there will be emergency medical services to rescue you and provide follow-up treatment.
If you unfortunately die in battle, you will receive a pension that is enough to provide for your family for the rest of their lives.
It can be said that no matter alive or dead, as long as one is loyal to the Ninth Prince, one will receive the best treatment.
Ordinary soldiers cannot say "A gentleman will die for his friend", but the principle is the same.
"Selling a cheap life to the Ninth Prince is worth it!"
As for those Nth generation who have become leading commanders, having personally witnessed the rise of North City, they increasingly feel that they have made the right bet.
The Ninth Prince is not an ordinary person! One day, he will...
For a bright future, for the title that can be passed down to descendants, they fought to the death! A troop, from generals to ordinary soldiers, all were fearless and brave.
How terrifying is their combat power? Not to mention, their equipment is also top-notch.
Almost armed to the teeth, with a "illegal" porcelain bottle in his hand! Therefore, when Emperor Yu sent a regular army of 30,000 to attack Gu Qingcheng, the invincible Yu Dynasty cavalry was actually beaten to a pulp by Gu Qingcheng.
Emperor Yu & Emperor Qing;…
The former is full of panic;
The latter was full of surprises.
"Haha! Good! Great!"
Emperor Qing laughed loudly in Concubine Dong's palace.
His face was filled with pride. "You are worthy of being my son! Haha, even if I can't go to the battlefield, I can still find a good daughter-in-law who is good at fighting!"
Oh! Emperor Qing misunderstood.
He thought that it was all thanks to Huo Wuniang that Gu Qingcheng's army was able to achieve such a great result.
Concubine Dong coughed every day, pressed her mouth with a handkerchief, and said timidly and sickly: "It is also the grace of Your Majesty that Donglang can marry Mrs. Huo!"
"You have a keen eye and know that Mrs. Huo is a good person. You also love Dong Lang, so you betrothed the best Mrs. Huo to Dong Lang!"
These words are sincere and heartfelt.
Emperor Qing felt quite comfortable with this flattery.
"Jiaojiao, it turns out that you understand me the best."
Emperor Qing looked at Concubine Dong affectionately.
This is the woman he loves most.
Because he loves his wife, Donglang is his most beloved son.
In the past, Aiko was just a cover.
However, if you tell lies too many times, you will start to believe them.
Emperor Qing became more sincere towards the Ninth Prince.
Now, the Ninth Prince has become successful and has become a good son that makes Emperor Qing proud.
What is this about loving your son? Emperor Qing seems to approve of it even more.
Concubine Dong was in poor health and was sick all year round.
But she is also the most reasonable and never takes advantage of her favor to become arrogant.
She was not as domineering as Empress Yuan, nor as arrogant as those low-ranking palace maids who forgot their identities just because they gave birth to a prince.
And his own mother, Queen Dowager Yuan, also kept forcing him to appoint a crown prince.
How could Emperor Qing allow a baby who hasn't even been weaned and whose mother is so lowly to be his successor?
But I want to march south, and the rear area in the north needs to be stabilized.
Emperor Qing is ready to bow to the Yuan family again.
At this time, my eldest son has made great progress and actually defeated the Yu Dynasty cavalry!
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