Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 523 Gaoyi Zhao Kang
Facts have proved that Zhao Kang’s worries are justified.

Because at this moment, Jingguo is facing not only the million-strong army of Jin Kingdom led by Xiao Feiyu, but also the army of Qi Kingdom!
It was the same as when the Zhou and Qi coalition forces jointly attacked Qian State, but with more troops than at that time!
Also be stronger.

Compared with Zhou State's grand march to intimidate Youzhou.

Like an old Yinbi, Qi State quietly recovered all the counties and cities including Yun Tiecheng, and then began to attack Jing State with a large army before Jing State could react.

In the land of the seven states of Jingguo, Xu merged with Yan in ancient times and benefited from Cang. Now Xuzhou and Guzhou are suffering from war.

In Yizhou, Jin soldiers also began to attack.

At this time, Long Han, who was leading the Qi army, jumped out and led the army to attack Jizhou in the east.

And because all the troops of Jing State were now transferred to the ancient state of Xuzhou and Yizhou to defend the Kingdom of Jin, this allowed Long Han to take advantage of a loophole. The Qi army could be said to be unstoppable and captured the eleven cities of Jizhou in an instant.

For a time Jingguo became in danger.

If Jizhou also falls, then Yanzhou next to Jizhou will be in danger. Behind Jizhou is the imperial capital Huajing!

At this time, not only the common people began to flee, but also some wealthy merchants began to pack their bags and run away with their whole families.

War is burning everywhere.

There was also a lot of noise in the court hall.

"Your Majesty, we can no longer continue like this. Qi's troops have already captured the eleven cities of Jizhou."

"Now most of our troops are fighting in the ancient state of Xuzhou, and the rear is empty. If we let the Qi army continue to wreak havoc, I am afraid that the Qi army will reach Hua Jingcheng earlier than the barbarians!"

The Minister of War said coldly: "We must stop the troops and give the Qi army a headache!"

One person frowned and said, "That's what I said, but now the barbarians are ferocious in Guzhou and Xuzhou, and the war situation is not optimistic. If we divide the troops, I'm afraid the front line will not be able to resist."

"Are we going to watch Qi Jun dominate us?" one person said angrily.

Everyone was a little angry. A few years ago, Jingguo was riding on Qiguo's head and even seized Qiguo's territory.

Unexpectedly, the situation suddenly reversed.

It was true that Jingguo had the largest number of troops and the strongest combat power before, but who would have thought that Xiao Feiyu would lead millions of barbarians to kill them.

Just dealing with Xiao Feiyu and these foreign barbarians is difficult enough, and now another Qi country appears.

Especially because of the agreement between Liu Yanran and Wu Guanhai some time ago, Qi State and Jing State also opened trade.

As a result, Qi State has betrayed its trust, how can they not hate it?
"Why don't you ask the Imperial Master for help?" someone suddenly said.

Many people's eyes lit up, Zhao Kang was also their national master of Jingguo!
Didn't Zhao Kang come back some time ago? He also brought some cannons and taught them how to make gunpowder.

Relying on gunpowder and cannon, they were able to stabilize the situation on the front line, and were even able to counterattack now. Even though they were inferior in strength, they still fought back and forth with the barbarians.

If Zhao Kang brings Qian's army to help and resist Qi, wouldn't the crisis be solved?
Many people looked at Wu Rulong, but they didn't know the inside story.

The prince Wu Guanhai on the side said softly: "You don't know. Some time ago, the State of Zhou led 30 troops to attack Youzhou of the State of Qian, and the national army has returned to lead the troops to resist the State of Zhou."

The ministers were in an uproar. They didn't expect Zhou Guo to actually take action. Damn it, Zhou Qi was indeed wearing a pair of trousers.

At the same time, they end up spoiling the situation!

The country was in danger, but Wu Rulong didn't see any anxiety or panic, and said: "Yes, Qianguo is also being invaded by foreign countries. Let's not trouble Qianguo anymore, Ministry of Industry!"

The Minister of Industry quickly stood up and said: "Your Majesty."

Wu Rulong asked: "How much gunpowder has the Ministry of Industry produced during this period?"

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, during this period, the Ministry of Industry summoned more than a thousand craftsmen to make a total of 11 kilograms of gunpowder, of which [-] kilograms were shipped to Xuzhou. There are currently about [-] kilograms left in stock." "The craftsmen. Still in production, but..."

Wu Rulong asked: "Is there not enough gunpowder material?"

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry nodded helplessly, "It is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. The raw materials for making gunpowder were originally bought and stored by Zhao Guoshi when he was there. Now the charcoal and saltpeter are fine, but the gunpowder has indeed bottomed out."

"This is terrible. Without gunpowder, it would be difficult to support the front line in this situation!" The Minister of War was shocked.

If it were one-on-one, Jingguo would naturally not be afraid, but now one country is fighting two countries, and their military strength is still inferior to that of the other side. It means that they are more than willing but insufficient.

Wu Rulong narrowed his eyes: "Let Jizhou Prefect Zhang Xuan and Yanzhou Prefect Li Gui join forces and send all the remaining gunpowder to Jizhou to resist Qi!"

Each state of Jing State had troops stationed ranging from 5 to [-], and the herdsmen of the two states combined had about [-] troops, which could barely hold off the Qi army.

At this moment, the chief eunuch hurriedly walked in from outside the palace: "Your Majesty."

Wu Rulong frowned: "What's the matter?"

"The Imperial City Imperial Guard reported that someone claimed to be a subordinate of Zhao Guoshi and asked to see His Majesty."

Wu Rulong frowned: "Xuan!"

Soon Gao Quan was led by the eunuch and cautiously walked into the hall.

He just brought people to Huajing City today.

If he hadn't been heard by the commander of the imperial army when he was talking about Zhao Kang to the defenders outside the imperial city, he might not have been able to get in.

After thinking about it, Gao Quan knelt down and saluted. After all, he was the chief registrar of Yuanjiang County.

I have never even been to the capital of Qian Kingdom, let alone the main hall of Jing Kingdom.

"Gao Quan, a common man, pays homage to His Majesty Emperor Jing. Long live His Majesty!"

"Flat body."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Gao Quan stood up, sweat dripping from his forehead, and all the civil and military ministers in the court looked at him.

Alexander.

Wu Rulong smiled kindly and said, "Gao Quan, did Master Zhao ask you to come?"

Gao Quan nodded quickly: "Your Majesty, yes, Cao Min is the chief registrar of Yuanjiang County of Qian State, sir... oh no, he is a subordinate of Imperial Master Zhao."

Prime Minister Chen Kai quickly said: "Master Gao, what did the Imperial Master ask you to do?"

Gao Quan said hurriedly: "This is what my lord is like. Master Zhao asked me to deliver something."

Everyone looked happy, Wu Rulong said: "What did the Imperial Master send?"

Gao Quan listed his family treasures: "There are three thousand cannon shells, twenty thousand kilograms of gunpowder, ten thousand cloud knives, and twenty thousand arrows. Oh, by the way, Your Majesty, these arrows are poisoned. When you use them, Be careful, it's very poisonous."

"The five thousand powerful crossbows and one hundred thousand arrows are also quenched with poison."

After listening to Gao Quan's reading, Wu Rulong's face glowed with a smile and he said "hello" three times in a row.

Wu Guanhai was extremely excited: "The Imperial Master is really a man of high righteousness!"

Originally, I and others thought not to bother Qian Guo and Zhao Kang, but Zhao Kang sent someone to deliver the things directly. How could they not be excited!
(End of this chapter)