HLnovel Chapter 126 Black Powder
Chapter 126 Black Powder
"In addition, I will send people to protect you secretly. If you encounter danger, they will help you." Chu Junze said in a deep voice.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! I will definitely live up to your trust." Lieutenant General Guo clasped his fists in gratitude and accepted the order.
Chu Junze waved his hand, motioning him to get up.
"This trip to the western border is a heavy responsibility, which is related to the safety and survival of our Great Zhao Kingdom. You must stay vigilant at all times and not slack off in the slightest." Chu Junze stared at him closely with sharp eyes.
"In addition, I have sent people to collect some information about the Eighth Prince. Someone will deliver it to you when you arrive in the Western Border." Chu Junze said in a serious tone.
"I understand! Your Majesty, rest assured that I will defend the territory of Zhao Kingdom until my death!" Deputy General Guo straightened up and responded seriously.
"Okay, go ahead." Chu Junze nodded slightly.
Deputy General Guo turned and left, with firm determination and fearless courage, to go to the camp outside Beijing to inspect the troops.
Soon, the army was assembled and the food and fodder prepared by the Ministry of Revenue were all in place.
Then Deputy General Guo shouted loudly: "The army is moving!"
As he said this, he led his army westward, and the sound of horse hooves echoed across the earth.
They crossed mountains and rivers, and after half a month's arduous journey, they finally arrived at the western border.
Fortunately, the terrain here is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and it is an important line of defense for Zhao State.
Deputy General Guo did not dare to delay and immediately went to meet General Zhu.
General Zhu had already arranged for soldiers to wait at the city gate. When the two sides entered for the meeting, Lieutenant General Guo ordered a quick advance.
Only after safely entering the military camp did he give the order to set up camp and send out spies to investigate the enemy's situation.
Then he informed General Zhu of the emperor's oral instructions in detail.
After learning about the emperor's arrangement, General Zhu felt warm in his heart, "The emperor is indeed very thoughtful. Let's wait for now."
So they both looked forward to the early delivery of the intelligence sent by the emperor so that they could better understand the enemy's details.
While waiting, General Zhu and Lieutenant General Guo discussed strategic deployment every day.
They both knew the importance of this battle and that they had to be extremely cautious to ensure that nothing went wrong.
Thinking of this, the two men, who had agreed together, began to strengthen the city's defenses as planned and prepare to deal with enemies that might arrive at any time.
At the same time, Chu Junze in the capital was also paying close attention to the situation in the western border.
He kept receiving news from the front, and his mood became heavier. He knew that this war would be a life-and-death battle, and General Zhu and his army were the last line of defense for Zhao State.
Chu Junze paced anxiously in the study. He knew that the outcome of the battle in the western border was related to the survival of Zhao State. He looked at the map on the wall and thought about how to deal with it.
At this time, an expedited letter was delivered to Chu Junze. He quickly opened it and read it, frowning.
The letter mentioned that the enemy's strength was far beyond expectations, and they also possessed a mysterious weapon, which put the Zhao army under tremendous pressure.
Although he understood that General Zhu was a veteran of many battles, the outcome was still unpredictable when facing such a powerful enemy.
He turned and looked out the window. The bustling capital city seemed exceptionally peaceful in the sunshine, but his heart was restless.
"Someone come here!" Chu Junze shouted loudly.
"What does your majesty want?" The guard stepped forward immediately.
"Pass on my order, order the Ministry of War to speed up the preparation of military supplies, without any delay. At the same time, send more messengers to the western border to ensure that communication with General Zhu is unimpeded."
The guards took the order and left, and Chu Junze looked into the distance again. He prayed in secret, hoping that General Zhu and his army would be safe and sound, and protect every inch of Zhao State.
At this time, in the Yaoguang Palace, Su Qianqian was taking inventory of the military supplies in her own space.
She had a feeling that this battle in the west would not be easy.
Soon her feeling came true, because that night Chu Junze told her that the Yong Kingdom actually possessed a mysterious weapon.
This mysterious weapon also led to the stalemate of the war in the West.
After listening to his words, Su Qianqian was silent for a moment before saying, "According to your description, it seems that they used black gunpowder."
Hearing this, Chu Junze frowned slightly, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
He asked curiously, "What is black powder? I have never heard of this name before."
Su Qianqian patiently explained: "Black powder is an ancient type of gunpowder, which is a mixture of three substances: potassium nitrate, charcoal and sulfur.
This type of gunpowder was widely used in the military in ancient China, but due to its low safety, it is rarely used in the doomsday society I live in.
So, based on your description, it seems that these people used black powder.”
Chu Junze nodded to show that he understood.
Then he added: "So, this black powder is still very powerful, but the process of making it is very dangerous."
Hearing this, Su Qianqian replied seriously: "Yes, but black gunpowder is completely incomparable to the weapons in my space. The weapons in my space are very lethal."
After hearing her words, Chu Junze gradually felt relieved.
He decided to go back and discuss the next countermeasures with his father. After all, this incident concerns the safety of the entire Zhao Kingdom and cannot be taken lightly.
Just as Chu Junze was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something.
He looked at Su Qianqian and said, "By the way, Qianqian, I remember seeing weapons similar to black powder in your space arsenal before."
Su Qianqian smiled slightly and nodded: "Yes, in my space arsenal, there is a weapon called 'grenade'.
Its principle is similar to that of black powder, but it is more powerful and can cause great damage in an instant."
Chu Junze widened his eyes in surprise.
He didn't expect that Su Qianqian actually possessed such a powerful weapon.
He quickly asked: "So, can this grenade be used against those who make bombs?"
Su Qianqian shook her head and said, "Although grenades are very lethal, they are not omnipotent.
Also, once a grenade is used, it is very likely to cause the death of innocent people. Therefore, if you want to use them, you must use those weapons with caution."
Chu Junze understood what she meant. He realized that in the face of a crisis, one must not only have courage, but also remain calm and rational. Only in this way can one make the right decision and ensure the safety of oneself and others.
"If you want to use this weapon against the Yong Kingdom, it's not impossible, but it's best to let those men you trust the most do it! Otherwise, many things will be difficult to explain!" Su Qianqian said seriously.
Chu Junze naturally understood what she meant. After all, anyone who saw such advanced weapons would be suspicious.