The First Killer God of the Tang Dynasty

Later, Zhang Yang felt that the destructive effect of the Thunderclap Grenade was still insufficient, so when making the Thunderclap Grenade, he added a certain amount of iron scrap and iron pellets to it. In this way, it could achieve the effect of a fragmentation grenade and kill enemies over a large area.

When Zhang Yang got home that night, it was already past midnight.

Thinking that the two ladies were already asleep, he had just entered the courtyard when he saw Liu Yun'er and Liu Qiao'er looking out expectantly.

Upon seeing Zhang Yang return, they immediately went to greet him.

"My husband, you're finally back."

"Didn't I tell you guys that if I come back late, you should rest earlier? Why are you being so disobedient?"

As Liu Yun'er helped Zhang Yang take off his coat, she said this.

"Husband, we haven't even had dinner yet, how can we rest?"

Liu Qiao'er then brought over a damp towel and helped Zhang Yang wash his face and hands.

She said excitedly, "Husband, we have some more good news to tell you."

"Oh?" Zhang Yang asked with a curious look.

Liu Yun'er then took Zhang Yang's hand and walked into the house, where food that had been reheated countless times was laid out on the table.

Zhang Yang was really hungry, and after sitting down, he began to wolf down his food.

"What good news?"

While shoveling rice into his mouth, he looked up at Liu Qiao'er.

Liu Qiao'er got up and went into the inner room, bringing back an account book.

The document clearly records the quantities of bamboo, tung oil, wolf-tooth clubs, sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter that were purchased and made in a single day.

"Let me tell you, my husband, Rou Rou is so capable. She kept such detailed records. I've roughly calculated that she can make the wolf-tooth spears the Mo Dao team needs in six days at most. That's a thousand taels of silver!"

As she said this, Liu Qiao'er's eyes lit up.

A thousand taels of silver is something that the entire town of Guodu might not earn in a year.

With this sum of money, Zhang Yang could become a top-tier wealthy man in the surrounding villages and towns outside Chang'an.

But Zhang Yang didn't care, and didn't even care.

Because in chaotic times, no matter how much money you have, if you don't have the strength to protect it, you're just doing all the work for someone else.

At that time, every wealthy merchant in Chang'an was worth hundreds of thousands or millions.

In the end, they all ended up penniless, dead, and with their entire families wiped out.

However, Zhang Yang still raised his head and playfully pinched Liu Qiao'er's nose with a smile.

"Little money-grubber."

Liu Yun'er then told Zhang Yang in a very serious manner.

"My lord, many people in Guodu Town have heard of you and want to come and seek refuge with you. I'm not sure what to do."

She understood that her husband would definitely need to recruit more soldiers.

But whether the timing is right or not, I don't know.

"How did you make this?" Zhang Yang picked up a piece of lettuce with his chopsticks, looked up at Liu Yun'er and asked.

"I told them to go back first and that my husband doesn't have any plans for that yet; he just wants to protect Guodu Town."

Liu Yun'er lowered her head, looking guilty.

"My lord, have I been too presumptuous? I'm just worried about our current food supplies..."

Zhang Yang smiled slightly, put down his chopsticks, and cupped Liu Yun'er's face in his hands.

"No. You did a wonderful job, honey."

Actually, Zhang Yang didn't want to expand his forces; it was just that the timing wasn't right.

If the news of his plan to deal with the Uyghurs leaks out, it could cause unnecessary trouble.

Moreover, fearing retaliation after their massacre of Ximan Village, they transferred more than forty skilled men from their military camp.

The current garrison at Tuntian Fortress has over a hundred men. Even if they attack the fortress with thunderbolts, it will be difficult to take it down once the news leaks and reinforcements arrive.

Even if I recruit soldiers in the future, I must do one thing: screen each soldier to prevent spies from being among them.

"The weapons we have now are only enough for our existing brothers. We can't possibly train too many people. My wife, you did the right thing."

Hearing Zhang Yang say this, Liu Yun'er, who had been holding her breath, slowly relaxed.

After dinner, just as she was about to rest, Liu Yun'er made her decision.

"Qiaoniang, my husband has been too tired these past few days. Please don't make him suffer tonight. I'll keep him company and let him rest."

Liu Qiao'er pouted, looking unwilling.

However, she dared not offend her sister's authority, so she could only turn her head and go to the side room to rest.

A short while later, a strange, incoherent cry came from the main room.

Liu Yun'er muttered to herself in anger.

"Hmph, you stinky sister and stinky husband, you promised you wouldn't cause trouble, but you lied to me again. The day my sister isn't home, I'm going to get all the money back from my husband at once."

……

In Chang'an, General An Shouzhong, the loyal and brave general of the Great Yan, looked at the sand table with a solemn expression.

At the location of Xiangji Temple, a nail was driven in.

"Does the General mean to engage the Tang army in a decisive battle at Xiangji Temple?"

Deputy General Xue Song immediately saw through An Shouzhong's thoughts.

An Shouzhong nodded: "Chang'an's food supplies are running low, and the Tang army has occupied a lot of fertile land and people outside Chang'an. It's time for a battle."

"I've heard that the Tang Dynasty has recruited a large number of troops from the Uyghurs and the Abbasids. I'm afraid they might interfere when we fight against the Tang Dynasty."

Xue Song said with a worried expression.

An Shouzhong sneered, completely disregarding the Uyghurs.

"They're just Uyghur barbarians. They don't have many troops at all. Once we take down Li Siye's Mo Dao troops, we can easily wipe them out. Besides, these Uyghurs are all opportunistic. If the Tang Dynasty doesn't offer them real money, why would they risk their lives? Xue Song."

"Your subordinate is here."

"Send some persuaders to convince those Uyghurs..."

Upon hearing An Shouzhong say this, Xue Song immediately interrupted him.

"General, the Tang army's condition is to share Chang'an with the Uyghurs. I think we don't need the envoy."

Shared Chang'an?

The moment those four words were uttered, even the ruthless general An Shouzhong was stunned.

If he were to bring this up, An Qingxu could dismiss him from his position as Grand General.

The Tang Dynasty really spared no expense.

An Shouzhong then said, "Order the soldiers to search Chang'an again. If there is not enough food, use human flesh as rations."

Since the Tang Dynasty doesn't take Chang'an seriously, there's no need for me to be merciful.

Just then, a soldier ran in.

"Reporting to the General, the bodies of Centurion Shi Dingguo and his conscription team have been found. They were all beheaded; not one escaped!"

Upon hearing this, An Shouzhong's body trembled.

The voice ripped out: "Who did this?"

"The specifics are still unclear, but they died in battle in Guodu Town, and their bodies were dumped in the wild."

"Guodu Town!"