bookcurios Chapter 323 Ups and downs
Chapter 323 Ups and downs
After the patrol soldiers left, Tuxingsun appeared again and quickly put all the neatly arranged shells into his pocket.
He did not dare to delay and immediately used the earth escape technique to leave the warehouse and Sishui Pass.
After returning to the military camp, Tuxingsun gave the stolen cannonballs to Jiang Ziya.
Jiang Ziya was delighted when he saw several cannonballs suddenly appear in the tent. Without such weapons in Sishui Pass, what else could they use to fight against the Zhou army?
He stood up, walked to the pile of shells, and looked at each one carefully.
Although these shells are mottled in appearance, one can still feel the powerful force they contain.
Jiang Ziya knew very well that if he could master the manufacturing method of this weapon, the combat effectiveness of the Zhou army would be greatly enhanced.
Thinking of this, he quickly turned around and anxiously instructed the deputy general beside him:
"Immediately send these shells to the military workshop and order the craftsmen to study at all costs how this weapon is made and what materials are used? Do you understand?"
Upon hearing this, the deputy general straightened his back and replied respectfully:
"Yes, Prime Minister! I will definitely convey your order to the craftsmen and ask them to go all out to research this weapon."
After saying this, the deputy general took the order and immediately turned around and left, taking the soldiers to carefully deliver the shells to the military workshop.
At this time, Jiang Ziya walked up to Tuxingsun, patted him on the shoulder, and said slowly:
"Tuxingsun, you have performed a great deed this time. What kind of reward do you want?"
Tu Xingsun was excited when he heard Jiang Ziya's words. He looked up at Jiang Ziya with eyes full of expectation and said excitedly:
"Uncle Master, I want to be a great general! And then, marry a beautiful lady."
"You've been practicing in the mountains for so many years, why are you still so attached to worldly matters?" Jiang Ziya's words were full of sarcasm.
Tu Xingsun smiled innocently when he heard this. He scratched his head and said a little embarrassedly:
"Uncle Master, I am a mortal after all, so I can't help having worldly thoughts. But please rest assured, I will work hard to cultivate and live up to Master's expectations."
Jiang Ziya laughed loudly when he heard this. He admired Tu Xingsun's honesty and straightforwardness, and also understood his yearning for the secular world.
He shook his head slightly and said:
"Forget it, everyone has their own ambitions, so I won't say much. Since you want to be a general, I will make you a vanguard officer and lead 50,000 troops. I hope you can make more military achievements for the Great Zhou on your way to attack Shang."
Tu Xingsun was filled with indescribable excitement when he heard this. He knelt on one knee, clasped his hands together, bowed to Jiang Ziya, and said in a firm voice:
"Thank you, Uncle Master! Tu Xingsun will definitely not let you down. He will fight bravely on the battlefield and make great contributions to the Zhou army!"
Seeing this, Jiang Ziya nodded with satisfaction.
"As for the beautiful bride you want to marry,"
Jiang Ziya said with a hint of joking, "Then it depends on your own ability."
Tu Xingsun smiled shyly when he heard this. He scratched his head and said a little embarrassedly:
"Uncle Master, rest assured, I will definitely marry a beautiful woman with my own strength."
Jiang Ziya laughed when he heard this. He admired Tu Xingsun's frankness and honesty. He gently patted Tu Xingsun on the shoulder and said:
"Okay! I'll be waiting to drink your wedding wine."
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The next morning, Sishui Pass was shrouded in a thin layer of morning mist, making it quiet and peaceful.
However, this tranquility did not last long. An urgent voice suddenly exploded in the city like thunder, breaking the silence of the early morning.
"Report! The shells in the warehouse are missing!"
This exclamation was like a bolt from the blue, waking up the people in the city instantly.
The soldiers defending the city stopped and looked astonished. They couldn't believe their ears. How could the shells in the warehouse suddenly disappear?
The news quickly spread throughout Sishui Pass, causing an uproar in the city.
Huang Feihu led the generals to the warehouse, only to see that the door was closed and the lock was intact, but the warehouse was empty. The shelves that were originally full of artillery shells now only had a few lonely wooden sticks.
"How can this be?"
A general muttered to himself, his face full of disbelief.
"Quick! Block the city gates and search the entire city!"
Huang Feihu made a quick decision, as he knew very well that the disappearance of the artillery shells posed a huge threat to the defense of Sishui Pass.
The city suddenly fell into chaos, with soldiers running around and searching every corner.
The people were also frightened and panicked by this sudden change. They hid in their homes, closing the doors and windows, for fear of being implicated in this turmoil.
Huang Feihu walked into the warehouse and carefully observed every corner, trying to find clues.
However, there were no other clues in the warehouse except empty shelves and a few wooden sticks.
"Who did this?"
Huang Feihu thought secretly in his heart, his brows were furrowed, and there was a sharp light flashing in his eyes.
He knew very well that there must be unknown secrets and conspiracies hidden behind this storm.
"Alas, with the help of the shells, Sishui Pass would have been able to hold out until reinforcements arrived. Now, the shells have disappeared, and I don't know if Sishui Pass can withstand the attack of the rebel army."
Huang Feihu sighed inwardly, he knew very well that artillery shells were crucial to the defense of Sishui Pass.
He walked out of the warehouse and stared at the distant sky, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. He guessed that the loss of the shells must be related to Zhou Jun.
After all, the rebel Ji Chang relied on the support of the Chan Sect to dare to declare himself king. If the Chan Sect had taken action, there would be no trace of the loss of the shells, and it would not be surprising.
Thinking of this, Huang Feihu's hatred towards the people of the Chan sect reached its peak.
"Alas! Now we can only be on guard against the enemy attacking the city." Huang Feihu muttered to himself.
Just then, the sound of hurried footsteps broke Huang Feihu's meditation.
He looked up and saw a soldier standing in front of him with an unstable breath and a pale face, obviously he had been running all the way here.
"Your Highness, the front-line liaison officer Shen Gongbao has come to Sishui Pass with a Taoist monk and asks to see Your Highness." The soldier said loudly, with a hint of anxiety in his voice.
Huang Feihu was moved when he heard this. He knew Shen Gongbao, the liaison officer in front of the battlefield. It was he who invited the Four Saints of Jiulong Island to help Da Shang.
Although the Four Saints of Jiulong Island were not strong enough and died in the battlefield one after another, they were fighting for the Shang Dynasty and their deaths were worthy.
At this time, Huang Feihu heard that Shen Gongbao was coming here with a Taoist monk, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
Presumably, this Taoist was also invited by Shen Gongbao to help Da Shang. If this is true, Sishui Pass may be able to hold out for a while longer.
So Huang Feihu quickly sorted out his thoughts and said in a deep voice:
"Quick, invite them to the meeting room. Remember to prepare fruits and drinks. The king will be there soon."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The soldier took the order and left.