northernbook Chapter 250 The troops are approaching the city
Chapter 250 The troops are approaching the city
Li Chengqian couldn't help but sigh, no wonder the emperors all died young!
Heavy pressure and endless worries are eroding their bodies and minds all the time.
If we want to solve these problems from the root, the fundamental thing is to greatly develop productivity.
Only with great material abundance can we eliminate the possibility of rebellion among the people from the root.
As long as they have enough to eat, most people will be able to behave themselves.
But after material life has greatly improved, some people want to pursue spiritual things.
This is another new challenge, a problem that needs to be continuously explored and solved.
Throughout history, people have always been pursuing a better life, and emperors have been struggling forward in this endless challenge.
Fortunately, he is not the emperor now and does not need to face those frustrating problems immediately.
And with his current physical condition, he can live to at least a hundred years old.
This gave him more time to think and plan for the future.
The key is that he was familiar with the shortcomings of all subsequent dynasties.
Those historical lessons were like warning lights, constantly reminding him which way to go.
As long as the external threats can be resolved and China has a stable external environment, with China's foundation and geographical location, even if there are still changes of dynasties, it will be invincible in the world.
But Li Shimin couldn't think so thoroughly.
He was troubled by the problem at hand and fell into deep thought.
There will be no sleep tonight.
Li Shimin tossed and turned, with a thousand thoughts in his mind.
He was worried about the future of the country, thinking about how to prevent people from rebelling and how to deal with external threats.
The heavy pressure made it impossible for him to sleep peacefully.
However, Li Chengqian was sleeping soundly while hugging the pregnant Su.
The two different states of mind formed a sharp contrast on this special night.
The next morning, everyone gathered in the East Palace again.
The sunlight shines on the eaves of the palace, creating a faint golden glow.
Li Shimin had a pair of panda eyes and looked listless.
His tired face and dull eyes showed that he had a sleepless night.
Li Jing, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others did not seem to have had a good rest. There was a hint of tiredness on their faces, and their eyes still revealed a thoughtful look.
They are all deep-minded people, and they have the same concerns as Li Shimin.
They worry about the future of the country and think about how to deal with future challenges.
However, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong and others did not have such worries.
They looked relaxed and excited, as if they were about to embark on an exciting adventure.
The military supplies had been prepared and were carried by 1000 war horses and parked in the open space outside the East Palace.
The war horses snorted and pawed the ground restlessly with their hooves, as if they also sensed the upcoming journey.
Boxes of supplies were neatly stacked on the horse's back. The small steel cannon exuded a cold metallic luster, like a silent guard, ready to release powerful force at any time.
Although the gunpowder had been packed, its unique smell still wafted out and permeated the air, bringing with it a feeling of both tension and excitement.
Everyone's eyes were focused on these military supplies, their eyes full of anticipation and nervousness.
Everyone was wearing heavy armor, and the thick armor gleamed dimly in the sunlight.
The horse lance stood straight, exuding a sharp aura;
Tang Hengdao was extremely sharp, with a cold glow on the blade, as if it could cut through all obstacles;
The compound bow is stretched with great force and the bowstring is taut, as if it could shoot a fatal arrow at any moment;
The flintlock rifle was quietly inserted in the leather bag on the side of the horse, containing great power in its restraint.
This is standard equipment for everyone and also what they rely on on the battlefield.
In addition to the equipment on his body, more equipment on the horse's back was specially prepared for Yue Fei.
Those sophisticated weapons and sufficient ammunition carried everyone's expectations and trust in Yue Fei.
They hoped that these equipments would help Yue Fei win on the battlefield.
"Set off!!"
Following Li Chengqian's order, the blade of time and space in his hand was heavily deployed.
The group disappeared into the East Palace again.
Su stood there, looking in the direction where they disappeared, with a faint smile on her face.
She's used to it. She's used to it a long time ago.
She knew that her men were shouldering an important mission and that their actions would change the course of history.
She prayed silently for them, hoping they could return safely...
In February of the second year of the Jing Kang period, the wind was freezing and the sky was so gloomy that it seemed as if water was about to drip.
The Jin army besieged Bianliang like a tide, and the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty was on the verge of collapse under the fierce attack of the enemy.
On the city wall, the Song army soldiers looked nervous and struggled to resist the enemy's attack. However, the Jin army's offensive was fierce, and the city of Bianliang was about to be broken.
At this moment, a riot suddenly broke out in the baggage camp behind the Jin army.
The originally orderly camp fell into chaos in an instant, with panicked shouts rising one after another.
The shouts and cries of the fierce siege were instantly drowned out by the huge explosions in the distance.
The explosion echoed between heaven and earth like thunder, causing pain in people's eardrums.
The Jin army soldiers looked back in horror, not knowing what had happened.
The Song army soldiers on the city wall were also shocked by the sudden loud noise. They stopped what they were doing and looked into the distance, their hearts full of doubts and expectations.
"Is the army coming to support the king?"
On the city wall, a Song army soldier opened his eyes wide and shouted in surprise.
There was a tremor in his voice, as if he saw a ray of light in the darkness.
"Hurry up and report to the authorities. Reinforcements are coming. Reinforcements are coming..."
The other soldiers also became excited. They seemed to see hope and the possibility of preserving the city of Bianliang.
The explosions continued, and the baggage camp was engulfed in flames under the fierce artillery bombardment.
The flames that shot up into the sky illuminated half the sky red, and the billowing smoke swirled up like a giant black dragon.
The Jin army's baggage and supplies turned into a sea of fire in the explosion, and the soldiers fled in panic.
Wanyan Zong was in charge of the headquarters, looking at the commotion in the rear with a terribly gloomy expression.
"What's going on? Go and find out!" he shouted angrily.
His heart was filled with confusion and anxiety, not knowing where this sudden attack came from.
He gripped the hilt of the sword tightly in his hand, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.
At this critical moment, any change may affect the direction of the battle.
He must figure out the situation as soon as possible and take countermeasures.
Soon, the spies came to report that it was actually a group of a hundred people, and they had a magical weapon that could breathe out fire.
The spy's face was full of fear and confusion, and he reported to Wanyan Zong what he had seen and heard in a trembling voice.
“Although the group was small in number, the firearms they had were very powerful.
The divine weapon could spit out long tongues of fire, accompanied by earth-shaking roars, leaving devastation wherever it went.
The baggage camp was completely turned upside down by their attack, and suffered heavy losses in food and supplies."