klisemfg Chapter 213 Red Yi Cannon
Chapter 213 Red Yi Cannon
Hearing this, Zhao Biao also looked up at Shen Changgong.
How to fight is not important. War is not fought for the sake of fighting, but to achieve political goals and to gain benefits.
What matters most is how much benefit the two countries can get.
Shen Changgong took the stick, drew a circle on the map, and said
"Kun State has a total of thirty-six counties. Great Yan will take the eighteen counties to the north, including Jingji County. Liang State will take the nine counties to the southwest, and Qi State will take the nine counties to the southeast. How do you think?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Zhao Biao and Liu Fugui narrowed their eyes instantly.
Liu Fugui glanced at Zhao Biao, who immediately glared and said,
"Prince Shen, aren't you being too harsh? Your Yan State sent 500,000 troops, and you're asking our two countries to send at least 400,000 each. The difference in both sides' military strength is not that big, and the amount of food and supplies they consume is not much different either.
Why should your State of Yan get half of the territory, and our two countries each get the other half?
If you ask me, let's stop arguing and be fair. According to the geographical location of each country, one family has twelve counties. It's fair and just!"
"Fair and just?"
Shen Changgong sneered,
"As everyone knows, the further south you go, the richer and more fertile the land. Kun Country has many deserts in the northwest and little developed in the northeast. The best places are all in the south.
Whether it is population or grain-producing areas, the south has more.
The places I have allocated to you are all good places with large populations and fertile land. What we in Dayan have been allocated are all mountainous areas and deserts. The population of our eighteen counties is less than half of that in the south.
If we only consider the number of counties, then this division is meaningless. Why should we, Great Yan, who contributed the most and led the war, be given the worst land?"
Zhao Biao glared and said,
"You can't just take away half of the Great Yan all at once, and also take away the richest capital, Shengjing, right?
Why? "
Liu Fugui said quickly,
"Old Zhao, calm down. We're here to negotiate. What does negotiation mean? It's just like bargaining at the market. We're all here to negotiate, and we can always come up with a result that satisfies everyone."
The two men had already discussed it on the way. They would let Zhao Biao, who was born a general, play the good guy and the bad guy, create the character of a violent and reckless man, and say things that were difficult to say out loud.
Let the smooth official Liu Fugui play the good guy and act as a peacemaker.
In fact, the purpose is the same, which is to seize the initiative in negotiations.
Shen Changgong was clear in his mind and said directly,
"Why? Just because Great Yan can break through Kun Kingdom unimpeded, just because we have powerful weapons that can ignore the city walls, the enemy's city will be a piece of cake for us.
To be frank, in this battle, it is very likely that we have already reached Shengjing, while your two countries are still at the border.
Therefore, I say, at the very least, you must hold back the southern border troops to create conditions for our country to destroy Shengjing."
Zhao Biao's face darkened instantly and he said,
"In the eyes of King Shen, only your Great Yan army is an elite force, and the armies of our two countries are all useless?
Since Prince Shen despises my Liang Nation so much, there is no need to form an alliance. Fight on your own. I will take my leave now!"
After saying this, Zhao Biao was about to leave angrily, but Liu Fugui quickly stopped him and said,
"General Zhao, don't be impulsive. You and I are here on behalf of our country. How can we return empty-handed?"
"Stop talking. Didn't Shen Changgong say that the Yan army is powerful? Then why do we need our army?"
Shen Changgong chuckled and said,
"Alright, alright, stop acting and sit down."
Zhao Biao and Liu Fugui looked embarrassed and sat down again.
Shen Changgong said,
“In fact, all armies are the same, they are all human beings, but our Yan State has a more advanced military system that allows soldiers to charge and kill the enemy independently, bravely and fearlessly.
Our Yan army also has a famous general of the time, the invincible Southern King Ma Ling, as well as me, and General Yu.
But this is not the most important thing. What is important is that we in Yan State have a powerful weapon that can ignore the city walls."
"A powerful weapon? Could it be the thunderbolt you used against General Yu's army?"
Zhao Biao asked with a frown.
"No, there are weapons more powerful than divine thunder. Are you two interested in seeing them with your own eyes?"
The two messengers stood up at once.
"I need to take a look. Thank you, Prince Shen."
"Hmph, what's the use of taking a look? I've heard that the Yan Kingdom's divine thunder is like thunderbolts, like a bolt of lightning in a clear sky. In my opinion, it's mostly just bragging."
"Everyone please!"
Shen Changgong came out with two messengers, followed by Yan Fuyao, Guan Shouchang, Yu Huatian and others.
As they came out, a general in armor came over and said,
"General Gao Ce, Commander of the Divine Machine Battalion, greets His Majesty and His Majesty!"
"Are you all ready?"
"Your Majesty, we are ready."
"set off!"
Shen Changgong and others rode out of the military camp in several carriages and headed towards the shooting range.
This is the place where Shenjiying and Dongchang are specially used to test and train artillery. It is surrounded by closed areas and civilians are not allowed to enter.
After arriving at the shooting range, the messenger saw a hillside in the distance with piles of rocks in the middle and in the distance. There were also two iron frames nearby with round pipes on top. It was unknown what they were used for.
They came to the front of the artillery, and the two messengers looked at it curiously.
Zhao Biao asked,
"Lord Shen, is this the killer weapon you were talking about? It's not even half the size of a catapult."
"Haha, don't underestimate it. Its power is even greater than that of ten catapults."
"Oh? How do I use this?"
Shen Changgong pointed to the huge pile of rocks at the foot of the hill in the distance and said,
"See that pile of rocks?"
"I saw it."
Zhao Biao nodded, then suddenly widened his eyes and said,
"Lord Shen, that pile of rocks is at least two miles away from here. Are you planning to use this iron frame to hit it from that far away? How is that possible?"
"Nothing is impossible. It's called the Red Cannon, and it's a powerful weapon for attacking cities and strongholds and dealing with enemies.
Please go up to the high platform, where you can see farther."
Shen Changgong took them to something similar to an altar, which was specially built with earth and stones to observe the test results.
The soldiers also began to load the cannons with explosives and shells.
Shen Changgong pointed to the pile of stones at the foot of the hillside and asked,
"Didn't General Zhao say we couldn't fight that far? Do you dare to make a bet with me?"
"Of course I wouldn't dare."
Zhao Biao said without hesitation,
"This is your stuff. You dare to say that and dare to bet on it. It must have been tested. If I bet with you, wouldn't that be asking for trouble?
Do I look like a fool?"
"Hahahaha, General Zhao is truly a man of great talent. I'd like to make a bet with you to get more territory from your Liang Kingdom."
"Prince Shen, please stop dawdling and show us the power of this Red Cannon."