King of Song

Chapter 385

Lin Zhao was very moved. Shen Kuo was determined. He knew that there might be unexpected troubles when he went to Suizhou for peace talks, so he specially rushed to make the god arm crossbow, so that he could prepare for emergencies.

Lin Zhao kept this affection in his heart.

Shen Kuo hurriedly produced twenty god-arm crossbows. The number is not many, but the power is absolutely nothing to say.Going to Suizhou now, I don't know what the situation is. Having such an artifact in hand, maybe it will help, it is always good.

Before leaving, Lin Zhao remembered another magical weapon, the bed crossbow, to be exact, the three-bow bed crossbow from the Song Dynasty.

I have seen the information in the previous life, although I don't know the specific manufacturing method, but Lin Zhao believes that as long as it is reminded, Shen Kuo will always have a way.There is also that craftsman named Li Ding, who is even more ingenious. Such a heavy responsibility is entrusted to them, and the result is waiting to be seen.

The Northern Song Dynasty was still in the era of cold weapons. Although gunpowder had been discovered in the late Tang Dynasty, it was not used in the military field until the Southern Song Dynasty.Lin Zhao, who was born in a police academy, naturally knew the formula of gunpowder, and it would be possible to get it done with a few more experiments, but Lin Zhao didn't intend to do this.

During these days in the Northwest, he saw the cruelty of the war, so countless people were killed and injured.If we enter the age of gunpowder prematurely, the destructive power and lethality of war will be even more terrifying, and the casualties will be even more tragic.Lin Zhao didn't want to do this. Why should he cause the loss of life because of his own selfishness?Furthermore, the development of science and technology is a slow process. Why do we have to try to encourage growth when we are trying to figure it out slowly?

It can be to promote some things that the whole era has already had, or it can be an invention that facilitates people's livelihood.For example, the wet method of copper smelting, for example, inspired Shen Kuo to make the painting of flying birds.It is worth mentioning that Shen Kuo has already started making a map of the whole country, which will be dedicated to the emperor in the future. It is supposed to be the legendary "Picture of Keeping Orders", but it will take a long, long time to complete...

But in the military field, one must be cautious when it comes to killing weapons. Lin Zhao is a kind person.What can be done is to improve and make suggestions on the basis of the original era.For example, the god-arm crossbow and the three-bow bed crossbow are things from the Song Dynasty. They are just using history to influence history, and they are not ahead of the curve.

In fact, these things are enough. As long as Shen Kuo can complete them, and finally popularize these weapons in the army and become standard weapons, the combat effectiveness of the Song Army can also be greatly improved.As for gunpowder, wait until a hundred years later!The loss of Lin Zhao and the people of the Great Song Dynasty may be that they cannot see the bright fireworks, that's all.

In Yanzhou, it is destined to be only a small station, and then after passing through Qingjian City, they will go to Suizhou to start a war of words and talks.Before leaving Yanzhou, there is one thing that must be taken care of.

That is Li Donglin, and that mysterious caravan, how should we deal with it?Put them in Yanzhou?Maybe the local officials will treat them as spies.Lin Zhao didn't want to wrong the good guy, so he wanted to be responsible to the end.But it doesn't seem appropriate to let it go. If it slips through the net, it will be troublesome.At the same time, Lin Zhao vaguely felt that this Li Donglin and his caravan seemed to be useful, but he couldn't say how to use them and where they could be used.

Subsequent news really confirmed this point. The scouts of the Western Army detected a news that some important people from Xixia would come to Suizhou.

Big shot?How big is the character?Lin Zhao couldn't help muttering in his heart, their prime minister had already been captured, could it be that this person is more noble than Liang Yibu?It seems that in the entire Xixia, there are only two people who meet this condition, and they are undoubtedly the Empress Dowager Liang and the ruler Li Bingchang.What are you kidding?Will the little Xixia ruler and his mother come to Suizhou to take risks?Lin Zhao shook his head lightly.

Immediately, I thought to myself that what Suizhou was going to carry out was the peace talks between Song and Xia.The Xixia side must have also sent more important people here, probably the so-called big people, but they just made a fuss out of a molehill!

So a bold guess came to mind, could it be that the consignor from Li Donglin came to Suizhou?Are you here to participate in the peace talks?This is very consistent with the change of the exchange location from Xingqing Prefecture to Suizhou.If so, Lin Zhao's heart moved, maybe some factors can be used...

"Brother Changzuo, I have an idea!" Lin Zhao found Liu Changzuo in time to discuss related matters with him.

"What's the matter?"

Lin Zhao hesitated, "Perhaps Li Donglin really went to Suizhou to deliver the goods, so maybe his customer is from Xixia who participated in the peace talks?"

"Oh?" Hearing this, Liu Changzuo's heart moved, and he immediately understood, thoughtfully.Immediately, he looked at Lin Zhao suspiciously, and asked, "Does Dongyang have any ideas?"

"Yes, although this peace talk is on the border between Suizhou and the Great Song Dynasty, we still need to know more about the situation in Suizhou, otherwise when the time comes..." Lin Zhao's current intention is obvious, knowing ourselves and the enemy, Only then can we survive a hundred battles.It would be best if we could understand the situation in Suizhou and take precautions against the Xixia people.

Liu Changzuo pondered for a long time and said, "What does Dongyang mean?"

"Send someone to take Li Donglin to Suizhou!" Lin Zhao expressed his thoughts.As for whether it is right or not, and how much effect it can play, to be honest, Lin Zhaozi can't say.He just felt that if there was a need, there might be unexpected gains. It was a premonition!
Liu Changzuo hesitated for a moment, obviously thinking about the matter, and asked after a while: "Then who is Dongyang planning to send there?"

In fact, Lin Zhao originally planned to let Liu Changzuo go. There was a shortage of manpower along the way, especially for such a big event, there must be a proper person to preside over it.But judging from the current situation, Liu Changzuo may not be willing. After all, this move feels like a headless chicken, and Xixia is dangerous, and maybe there will be no return.

In addition, Lin Zhao also thought of something for a moment.There is nothing special about this trip to the peace talks, just follow the steps.What he cares about is how to rescue Zhewenxin, and this is the reason why people take Li Donglin there.Let Liu Changzuo go, do you want to tell him the secret?Is he reliable?
Although they have the friendship of fighting side by side in Dashun City, they are not their own people after all, and the friendship has not yet reached that level.How many people can keep their promises to Wang Shao and keep their mouths shut?It's not that Lin Zhao doesn't trust Liu Changzuo.It's just that the matter is so important that no mistakes can be tolerated, so Lin Zhao has some doubts in his heart, and this candidate can only be considered separately.

"Let Achang go, he's not a lieutenant in the army, and he won't attract attention if he goes to Suizhou!" After thinking about it, Lin Zhaosi could only let Achang from Fuzhou go, at least he could keep the secret.Achang is a confidant servant of the Zhe family, it is more convenient to act in private, and there is no problem with his ability to do these things.

Liu Changzuo nodded slightly, with a slightly apologetic expression on his face.To be honest, he really didn't want to go to Suizhou, he just wanted to be the general guard, and there was no need to go to danger.He could somewhat sense Lin Zhao's intentions, but felt that it was unnecessary, so he could only say sorry for some things!Of course, today is equivalent to owing Lin Zhao a favor, and he will always have to pay it back in the future!
Immediately, Lin Zhao ordered Achang to secretly go to Suizhou to inquire about the news and see if he could gain anything.Achang is Zhewenxin's confidant, and he is very dedicated to rescuing Seventh Girl. He immediately took the order and set off for Suizhou secretly.Lin Zhao looked at the back of Achang leaving, and shook his head helplessly in his heart: "Oh, now that Achang is leaving, there will be everyone around me who is available, what should I do?"

Thinking about the next destination is Qingjian City, Lin Zhao suddenly felt moved, wondering if the way of being a teacher is idle?How about letting him be his attendant for a few days?
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Li Donglin was taken away just like that. As for his followers who were thrown in Yanzhou, Lin Zhao specifically asked Shen Kuo to help take care of them.

As for the owner of the caravan, Li Donglin was very happy. Going to Suizhou was originally his plan.Only by going there, I might be able to contribute to the young master.Only there can I have the opportunity to make meritorious service and gain the trust and favor of my son...

As for these jades and jewels, as well as that big man in Xixia, maybe they will really be useful.I just don't know if there is any follow-up more detailed news?Maybe the suzerain has made some progress, but how should the news be delivered to him?The young master is really watching too closely.

It seems that we can only wait until Suizhou to find another way. Li Donglin is now a prisoner, and some things can only be taken one step at a time.

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"Sovereign, the Xingqing Mansion just got the news that there are spirit fox guards going to Suizhou!" Jiang Leiting hurried over and reported a very important news to the iron-faced suzerain.

The Guardians of the Fox are the bodyguards of the Xixia court. Because all members of them are masters of martial arts and are known for their agility, they are like spirit foxes, so they got the title of Guardians of the Fox.

After hearing Jiang Leiting's report, the iron-faced suzerain couldn't help but wondered: "Spirit fox guard? Who is going to Suizhou?"

Now, as long as it is news related to Suizhou, they pay more attention to it, always deliberating whether it will affect the actions of Young Master Lin Zhao in Suizhou.If the spirit fox guards are dispatched, they must be the most important guards. Who could it be?
"The news from the Xingqing Mansion said that it might be Wang Meng's falsehood!"

Wang Mengye is the bodyguard of Xixia, the leader of the spirit fox guards.In addition, he has another very special identity, he is the guest of Empress Dowager Liang.

Think about how the Empress Dowager Liang was young and widowed, how could she endure the loneliness of staying alone in an empty house?The northwestern land is open to the people, and she holds the power of Xixia, so why is it difficult to choose a few male favourites?Even the last time Li Fugui wronged her and chose Lin Zhao, a man from the Song Dynasty, as the guest of honor, causing a lot of trouble, and it was not groundless.

This situation is really because the Empress Dowager Liang has a criminal record, but face still has to be taken into account, especially since her son Li Bingchang is still young, the Empress Dowager Liang must restrain herself, some things are difficult to be aboveboard.

Because Wang Meng is a bodyguard, it is convenient for him to go in and out of the palace frequently, and his appearance must be attractive, so he is close to the water tower and gets the moon first, and becomes the guest of Empress Dowager Liang.The identity of the guard has also become an excellent cover, avoiding some embarrassment.But it's impossible to keep this kind of thing airtight. Everyone in Xixia knows about it, but it's just tacit understanding!

As a result, subtle changes have taken place in Wangmengye's position and role in Xixia!Its status and influence are somewhat similar to those of Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi's brothers during the Wu Zhou period.

Especially after the Empress Dowager Liang entrusted important tasks to her younger brother Liang Yibu, Liang Yibu also wooed Wang Mengxie a lot, forming an interest group.This makes Wang Mengye's power even heavier, and he can be regarded as the number one figure in Xixia.Especially when Liang Yibu was captured, Wang Mengye was the most trusted right-hand man of the Empress Dowager Liang, and now he is going to Suizhou, what is the situation?
The iron-faced suzerain thought for a moment, then asked doubtfully, "Could it be that Empress Dowager Liang asked him to come to the peace talks?"

Jiang Leiting shook his head and said: "But I heard that the Xixia side is negotiating with an official named Tuobashi!"

The leader of Xixia was originally from the Tuoba family, and the Li surname was given by the Li Tang royal family.Of course, in recent years, Xixia people have clamored to restore Fanli, so many people have restored the Tuoba surname.It can be seen that this Tuobashi can be regarded as the Xixia clan.

"Could it be that Empress Dowager Liang is worried about Tuobashi?" Jiang Leiting guessed.

"It's not unreasonable!" The iron-faced suzerain said: "After all, Liang Yibu is her own younger brother, and it is reasonable for the Empress Dowager Liang to be worried. Wang Mengye is her confidant, and she has always been on good terms with Liang Yibu. It is possible for him to sit behind the scenes and be more secure.”

"In this way, Liang Yibu is more valuable?" Jiang Leiting smiled, and turned to ask: "It's just that Wangmeng has come to Xizhou and Suizhou, will it affect the young master's actions?"

"This..." Sect Master Tie Mian said in a deep voice: "It's possible, the situation in Suizhou will definitely be more complicated...Wang Mengye really needs to be careful here, after all, he has a spirit fox guard in his hands..."

"What should I do? Remind the young master to be careful?"

The iron-faced suzerain shook his head and said: "You can remind, but it is just a reminder to the Western Army, and they will pass it on to Young Master. Besides... you said that the employers of the jewelers intercepted by Donglin a few days ago may be Wang Meng. ?”

Jiang Leiting suddenly had an idea, and said suspiciously: "It seems to be possible! Those jades and precious stones are of extraordinary quality, and they were probably given to Queen Mother Liang by Wang Meng, and now he has come to Suizhou, so..."

"Since there is such a possibility, let's find a way to inform Donglin, and believe that he knows what to do. This is a good opportunity, and we must not waste it!"

"Yes!" Jiang Leiting agreed, but he couldn't help scratching his head and complaining. The young master is so concerned, how should he pass the message?

"Also, let all our troops in Suizhou move and fully cooperate with Young Master and Donglin!" Sect Master Tie Mian ordered again.

Jiang Leiting took the order and went, but the iron-faced suzerain still had a slightly puzzled look in his eyes.Is it really just a lie?Could it be... A bold thought suddenly came to mind.

The male favorite appears, can the heroine be far behind?

(End of this chapter)