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King Yan said: "Your Majesty, don't worry. We will contact the Ministry of Works as soon as possible to calculate the required expenses, and let the officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs fully assist the Ministry of Works in building one hundred mysterious cannons."

"If we want to completely resolve the three-party rebellion, a hundred mysterious cannons alone are not enough. We must raise more money and materials." Emperor Hongxuan's eyes were bright.

"Your Majesty is wise, but this matter should not be rushed. It must be done step by step, otherwise the treasury will easily collapse." King Yan said seriously.

The officials nodded slightly.

An official from the Ministry of War came over and said: "Your Majesty, this is the latest news from the border areas of the Western Regions that the Ministry of War has received. Please read it."

After speaking, he handed a document to Emperor Hongxuan.

Emperor Hongxuan looked very unhappy after browsing it.

"The Prairie Tribe captured two more cities. Now, five of the twelve cities in the Western Region have been occupied by the Prairie Tribe's cavalry."

"Fortunately, officials in the Western Regions evacuated the people in nearby villages and towns in advance, otherwise the grassland tribes would have ruthlessly massacred the unarmed people. The situation in the Western Regions is getting worse and worse."

Emperor Hongxuan sighed, losing his country is a loss and a shame for the country.

"Fourth brother, the situation in the Western Region is urgent. You should lead troops as soon as possible to support the Western Region border and try your best to delay the prairie tribe's cavalry offensive. After the Ministry of Industry builds a hundred mysterious cannons, they can be transported to the Western Region to participate in the war."

"I have completed the formalities at the Ministry of War. Early tomorrow morning, I will lead the troops to support the Western Regions." King Yan said hurriedly.

Emperor Hongxuan asked King Ji again: "How long will it take your Ministry of Industry to build a hundred mysterious cannons and equip them with a thousand rounds of shells?"

"Back to the emperor, the project of making one hundred mysterious cannons is not small. It will take about two months at the fastest." King Ji replied.

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"The war situation on the border is urgent now. The Ministry of Industry can build a hundred mysterious cannons in two months, but we can't wait two months, because the prairie tribe's cavalry has already marched in. We can't lose the city anymore, and we must turn the battle into a battle as soon as possible.

Stabilize."

Emperor Hongxuan looked ugly. Within two months, the grassland people would capture more cities.

In that case, the grassland people's arrogance will become even more arrogant.

Du Ning said: "I propose to proceed in two steps. In the first month, build fifty mysterious cannons and equip them with two thousand rounds of shells, and directly use them on the battlefield in the Western Region. In the second month, build fifty mysterious cannons and equip them with two thousand rounds of shells."

With artillery shells, we can defeat the grassland people in less than three months."

"Shilang Du's suggestion is good, I agree."

"I also agree that it is much faster to build fifty mysterious cannons first than to build a hundred mysterious cannons at once."

"This is the best of both worlds."

Everyone agreed very much with Du Ning's suggestion and it wouldn't waste too much time.

Du Ning continued: "In order not to waste the opportunity to fight, I hope that the Ministry of War can dispatch three hundred soldiers to form the first artillery battalion to learn the operation of the mysterious cannon, so that when fifty mysterious cannons are built, they can directly participate in the battle."
The King of Xia immediately said: "I will arrange manpower immediately after I return, and the first artillery battalion will be handed over to Du Shilang for training."

"This time I go to the Western Regions, I hope to accompany you to participate in the war." Du Ning said again.

The officials' expressions changed one after another, and they could hardly believe their ears.

It's too messy for a Juren to actually want to take risks on the battlefield.

At this moment, even the officials of the Xian Wang Party showed unbearable expressions.

Du Ning's Confucianism and Taoism are not high, but he is the one who designed the Mysterious Cannon. If there are any shortcomings, he will not be able to continue to develop better Mysterious Cannons.

Therefore, no one wants Duning to take risks easily at this time.

"Shilang Du, don't be impulsive!"

"Don't act out of emotion, the battlefield is no joke."

"The imperial court still needs you to continue to develop mysterious cannons, so don't do such stupid things."

Officials advised each other one after another.

King Yan said: "Du Ning, I know that as a scholar, you also want to shed your life and blood when the Yun Kingdom is in danger, but you are still a Confucian and Taoist scholar, and you don't even have the ancient sword of the Wen Palace. You won't be able to go to the battlefield.

You have no ability to protect yourself. If you make any mistake, none of us will be responsible for the consequences."

Du Ning sighed and said helplessly: "I designed the Xuanji Cannon. I know the structure of the Xuanji Cannon better than any of you. If there is a problem with the Xuanji Cannon, I can ask officials from the Ministry of Industry to repair it as soon as possible.

, and the newly organized artillery battalion did not have time for simulation training, so it needed me to give guidance. It is not that I am eager to go to the battlefield to perform meritorious service, but that this battle is crucial and I am really indispensable."

"This..."

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to refute for a moment.

Du Ning designed the mysterious cannon. In this regard, there is really no expert more proficient than him.

If there is a malfunction and no one knows how to repair it, wouldn’t it delay the fighter plane even more?

Many officials were in awe, but Du Ning sized up the situation and did not stay in the rear, but walked firmly towards the battlefield.

This kind of mind and magnanimity made many officials of the Xian Wang Party change their prejudice against Du Ning.

Du Ning is right. This battle is crucial. Yun State must use mysterious artillery to deal with the prairie tribe's cavalry. Without him commanding on the front line, it would be difficult to coordinate the powerful artillery fire with the army.

"Du Aiqing is right, you are indeed indispensable in this battle. Apart from you, I am afraid there is no one more suitable to be the commander of the artillery battalion."

Emperor Hongxuan said: "I now appoint you as the staff general of the Ministry of War and the commander of the artillery battalion. The soldiers of the artillery battalion of the Ministry of War will be trained and commanded by you. You have the right to participate in military aircraft discussions in the Ministry of War or the army."

"The humble minister accepts the order." Du Ning cupped his hands and said.

"Du Aiqing, I will hand over the artillery camp to you. We, the Yun Kingdom, cannot lose this battle." Emperor Hongxuan said seriously.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best," Du Ning said.

King Ji said: "I will mobilize all the forces of the Ministry of Industry to build mysterious cannons day and night. At that time, the grassland people will know the price of offending our Yun Kingdom. The twelve cities in the Western Region are the territory of our Yun Kingdom and no one can take it away.

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"I believe in you."

Emperor Hongxuan said to the officials: "Now that our country of Yun has reached the end of its war, all ministers and workers must work together as one and unite as one."

"I will do my best until I die."

"Please rest assured, my emperor, I will be loyal to you."

"Those who invade our Yun Kingdom will be attacked no matter how strong they are, and they will be killed no matter how far away they are!"

The kings and ministers were full of confidence. They believed that in a month, the Yun Kingdom would use the super power of the Xuanji Cannon to make the grassland people suffer.

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The Ministry of Industry is rushing to make mysterious cannons, but in the literary world of Yun State, there are still many scholars who publish articles maliciously attacking Emperor Hongxuan.

Some people claim that if Emperor Hongxuan had been patient for a while and agreed to make peace with the grassland people, the Yun Kingdom would not have fallen into a three-way war. Now that the treasury is empty and the people are panic-stricken, it is all Emperor Hongxuan's fault.

Some people also believe that Emperor Hongxuan is too young and energetic, so it is unwise to start a war with the grassland people. Now that the territory of the twelve cities in the Western Region has been lost, this is a great shame for the Yun Kingdom.

There are also people who use ridiculing and scolding articles to ridicule Emperor Hongxuan as a king who has harmed the country and the people. They hope that Emperor Hongxuan can abdicate in favor of a virtuous person. Because the eighth prince is known as "virtuous", they use the four words "abdicated in favor of virtuous people".

Refers to Emperor Hongxuan abdicating the throne to the wise king.

There are contradictions in the literary world. Some people oppose Emperor Hongxuan's strategy, and naturally there are scholars who support Emperor Hongxuan.

Some people say that although Emperor Hongxuan is impulsive, everything he does shows the demeanor of a great nation. Although he can gain temporary stability by making peace with the grassland people, he will lose the prestige of a country and shake the morale of the three armies. Therefore, only by pointing the sword at the grassland people can we make peace.

They know that Yun Guo cannot be bullied.

There are also vigorous scholars who angrily scold those scholars who can only rage against their own people but dare not point their swords at foreigners. Apart from satirizing everything in their articles, they do nothing that is beneficial to the country. They angrily accuse them of being "pen-and-ink warriors".

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What is "Bi Mo Xia"? Everyone didn't know where the word came from at first, but as time went by, people began to use "Bi Mo Xia" to refer to those who cursed heaven, earth, and the air, except those who did not curse foreigners.

If you are a scholar, you will know that the "pen and ink man" is a vulgar junior who can only show off his articles to cover up his incompetence, and insists on refreshing his sense of existence in the literary world.

At this time, some scholars with a guilty conscience will take notice, thinking that they are what others call "pen-and-ink heroes", and begin to use literary means to fight back.

The students of the Xianwen Society still questioned Emperor Hongxuan in the literary world. They used the topic of the loss of the city in the Western Region and the massacre of the people to scold Emperor Hongxuan with exquisite words, which attracted many people to applaud him.<

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As a result, the situation became more and more intense, and there was a quarrel in the literary world.

Today you write an article to scold me, tomorrow I will write an article to criticize you.

Even in private, many students from the literary society would argue and almost get into a fight because of disagreements.

During the day, Du Ning went to the Ministry of Industry to supervise the construction of mysterious cannons and formed the first powerful Yunguo artillery battalion. At night, he returned to the Guoxue Palace to ask for advice from his teachers, and he did not delay his studies while working.

The teachers at the Guoxue Palace will take part of their time to teach Du Ning alone.

During class, Du Ning didn't mention anything about anything in the court, and the great Confucians and bachelors didn't dare to ask.

Du Ning didn't pay too much attention to things in the literary world. After all, the current literary world is nothing more than a platform for some self-righteous scholars who want to gain a sense of presence to vent. They always have to create some excitement so that those scholars have a place to vent their tempers.

, otherwise something will happen easily.

Many human nations are also paying attention to the three-party war in Yun Kingdom.

After the Liao Kingdom learned that the Yun Kingdom had completely severed diplomatic relations with them, they launched many angry curses in the literary circles of the Liao Kingdom.

After all, the Liao Kingdom is also a large human country. If the Yun Kingdom breaks off diplomatic relations when it says so, it will also repatriate their Liao Kingdom's business alliance. It simply means that the Liao Kingdom does not take them seriously.

This is also a great shame and humiliation for the Liao Kingdom. After all, no country has ever dared to treat the Liao Kingdom like this. How will the proud Liao people face scholars from other countries in the future?

As a result, some people began to criticize the Yun State in the literary circles of various countries, saying that the Yun State was too arrogant, which led to the three-way war. Even if the Yun State was destroyed, the Yun State was solely responsible for it.

There are also people who strongly demand Yun Guo to apologize and hope that Yun Guo's court can give a reasonable explanation. Otherwise, they will never give up and will criticize Yun Guo verbally and writtenly.

The people of the Yun Kingdom sneered and asked why the Liao Kingdom had withdrawn most of its business alliances and why it maliciously raised prices? Wasn't this deliberately targeting the Yun Kingdom, hoping that the Yun Kingdom would break off diplomatic relations with the Liao Kingdom?

The people of the Liao State became so angry that they directly scolded the scholars of the Yun State in the literary circles of other countries. They ridiculed and sarcastically, and felt that the Liao State had been greatly humiliated and insisted on making the Yun State apologize.

The literary circles of various countries have always been controlled by Kong Cheng, and I can’t bear to see scholars from the two countries competing with each other.

The Confucius family made peace, and only then did the scholars in the literary circles of the two countries stop their targeted abuses.

However, privately, the relationship between the Liao people and the Yun people completely broke down.

In Kongcheng, whenever people from Liao and Yun countries meet, great conflicts are likely to occur.

On the Yun Kingdom side, King Yan led 120,000 troops to the Western Regions to fight against the grassland army.

The Ministry of Industry is working day and night to build mysterious cannons.

Regarding the news of the Mysterious Cannon, Emperor Hongxuan has strictly prohibited publicity to the outside world, so except for the officials of the imperial court, no one knows that the Yun Kingdom has created this powerful secret weapon.

The war between the north and the south was still severe. The barbarians and Huns attacked fiercely and captured cities one after another, making the court even worse.

The people at the border have moved to safer places, leaving the towns in the north and south empty and becoming a bigger battlefield.

Without worries, the soldiers of the Yun Kingdom fought bloody battles, but even so, the fight was very difficult.

Zhongshuge has received many battle reports recently, and the situation is not optimistic.

When King Yan led his troops to the Western Regions, he also had a head-on battle with the prairie tribe's cavalry, and won several victories to boost morale.

But within a few days, the grassland people also received the support of many troops and once again attacked the border of Yun Kingdom.

King Yan commanded the army to launch a defensive war. He no longer took the initiative to attack, but stood firm and waited for the Ministry of Works to send fifty mysterious cannons to reverse the situation.

The sixth day of August.

Thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Industry, fifty mysterious cannons were built and equipped with two thousand rounds of ammunition.

Well equipped!

Fifty mysterious cannons placed on the battlefield are enough to give the prairie tribe's cavalry a hard time.

Du Ning immediately led the artillery battalion and rushed to the battlefield in the Western Regions.

The Ministry of War sent three bachelor generals, five Hanlin deputy generals, and dispatched 10,000 elites to continue to reinforce the Western Regions.

Among them, a bachelor and a Hanlin were responsible for protecting Du Ning's safety. In addition, two thousand soldiers and horses were mobilized to cooperate with the artillery battalion, and the command was handed over to Du Ning.

Du Ning is a staff general, not a formal general.

But the actual command power is equivalent to that of a deputy general, an artillery battalion plus two thousand troops, enough to become the main force in an army of more than 100,000 people.

This is also a privilege granted by the Ministry of War.

Du Ning holds the military power and moves towards the grassland tribe.

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