Across the Water Margin: Officials of Ximen

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Ximenqing asked him to treat Wanyan Sagai with all his strength, and after the matter was over, he went to Posu Road to reconcile with himself.

Who would have thought that today in Peach Blossom Manor, he would unexpectedly meet An Daoquan.

An Daoquan took Ximen Qing's hand and told him how he had chased after Ximen Qing's official along the way.

It turned out that Wanyan Sagai's illness had already been cured by An Daoquan, and this miracle doctor gave him at least ten years of life.

Wanyan Sagai feels that after recovering from the illness, his energy has greatly increased, even better than before, he is very grateful to the doctor Ximen Qing invited, and gave him a lot of property.

Knowing that An Daoquan was going to Posu Road to find Ximenqing, Wanyan Nianmei sent a powerful warrior to escort An Daoquan all the way south to Posu Road.

When An Daoquan arrived at Ximenqing's fief on Posu Road, Ximenqing had already crossed the sea and returned to Dengzhou, leaving only Shi Yong and Tao Zongwang there.

So An Daoquan hurried across the sea to Dengzhou and returned to Ximen Village.

After learning that Ximenqing had returned to Yanggu County, An Daoquan chased after him all the way, not wanting to overtake Ximenqing and his party in Qingzhou, and rushed to Taohuazhuang ahead of schedule.

After hearing An Daoquan's words, Ximenqing guessed that he missed An Daoquan behind him when he went to visit Liu Wu in Wuguanzhuang and stayed overnight, so An Daoquan came first and arrived at Taohuazhuang early.

"Miraculous Doctor An, you have worked hard this time. After returning to Yanggu County, go to Dongping Mansion to have a good rest!" Ximen Qing smiled at An Daoquan.

An Daoquan knew that the official Ximen Qing was joking with him.The so-called going to Dongping Mansion to have a good rest is to say that I am still obsessed with Li Qiaonu, and let myself go to Li Qiaonu's gentle hometown to "rest"!

Ximenqing not only brought Li Qiaonu from Jiankang Mansion to Dongping Mansion, but when the Liangshanbo bandits breached the city of Dongping Mansion last time, Ximen Qing's subordinates who stayed in the city also moved Li Qiaonu's family to a safe place away from the flames of war in time.

Now Li Qiaonu has become the number one oiran who overwhelms Dongping Mansion, and there are many rich businessmen and tycoons around him.But she is still as close to An Daoquan as she was in Jiankang Mansion, making this miracle doctor indulge in Li Qiaonu's gentle hometown and unable to extricate himself.

The glamorous and charming Li Qiaonu cooperated with Ximen Qing to seduce the soul of the "miracle doctor" An Daoquan. At this time, Ximen Qing is going to chase An Daoquan away. I am afraid that An Daoquan will stay in Dongping Mansion begging for nothing, and he will soon beg for help. I have completely forgotten about my hometown, Jiankang Mansion.

Everyone talked and laughed and entered Taohuazhuang, and a feast of slaughtering pigs and sheep was inevitable.

After the banquet, Ximen Qing brought "Thunderbolt" Ling Zhen to his room and asked him about the progress of the artillery development.

Ling Zhen reported to Ximen Qing that after being inspired by Ximen Qing's technology and repeated trial production with craftsmen, Ling Zhen had produced several front-loading smoothbore guns of different sizes in bronze and cast iron.These cannons can launch solid iron bullets and stone bullets to attack the city and destroy oars according to the combat purpose, or launch hundreds of metal projectiles and fragmented cannonballs to kill and injure the enemy's troops in a large area.

According to the reminder given by Ximenqing with the cannons in his memory, Ling Zhen avoided many detours. The cannons he produced directly used powder packs to launch gunpowder instead of bulk gunpowder loading, which was much more convenient and faster, and could increase the rate of fire of the cannons. .

In addition, Ximen Qing taught Ling Zhen and the craftsmen the theory of parabola, telling them that the gun barrel elevation angle of 45 degrees can shoot the shells the farthest, and that the rear sight and sight can be added to assist the gun aiming and improve the shooting accuracy of the gun. .

Although what Ximen Qing said was only some simple technological advances in the development of Western artillery in later generations, in this era, these technological inspirations of Ximen Qing are like hearing the sounds of heaven for "Booming Thunder" Ling Zhen, making his artillery Technology has made leaps and bounds to break through the times.

After these days of exploration, Ling Zhen and his craftsmen have mastered the technique of using the rear sight and sight for parabolic shooting, greatly improving the shooting accuracy of the artillery they developed.

Ling Zhen vowed to Ximen Qing that the artillery he developed could be used in actual combat between the two armies.After Ximen Qing is mass-produced, it will definitely produce earth-shattering effects in future battles.

At the same time, after Ling Zhen built a powerful cannon according to Ximen Qing's instructions, he became a well-deserved "Thunderbolt", which will surely be famous in future generations.Ling Zhen understands that all of this is thanks to brothers Ximen Qing. It was really the wisest choice in his life to resolutely leave Bianliang, Tokyo to follow Ximen Qing.

Now, "Thunderbolt" Ling Zhen worships and admires this brother Ximen Qing even more, regards Ximen Qing as a heavenly being, and respects him as his own teacher.

After hearing Ling Zhen's report, Ximen Qing was overjoyed.I remember Bismarck, the prime minister of Germany, once said: "The truth is within the range of the cannon".Now I, Ximen Qing, an official, finally have the truth in my hands!

Ximen Qing excitedly agreed with Ling Zhen to go to Taohua Mountain early the next morning to see Ling Zhen's men conduct artillery test firing.

After Ling Zhen took the order, he bid farewell to Ximen Qing and took his craftsmen to prepare first.

After a good night's sleep at Taohuazhuang, Ximenqing woke up early in the morning, brought Jiao Ting, and followed Ling Zhen to a secluded slope of Taohuashan.

On the way to climb the mountain, Ling Zhen told Ximen Qing that the mountain had a new name among the local villagers, and was called "Leigong Mountain" by everyone.

The reason why Peach Blossom Mountain became Leigong Mountain was because Ling Zhen sent troops to seal off the mountain and secretly conducted artillery tests on the mountain.The sound of "rumbling" guns spread down the mountain, making the unsuspecting villagers think that there was a thunder god living on the mountain, and thunder struck the mountain from time to time.

Under Liu Taigong's management, the ten miles and eight villages around Taohua Mountain became Ximen Qing's property, so when Ling Zhen blocked Taohua Mountain, no one questioned it.

Ling Zhen and Liu Taigong also used the superstition of the villagers to fuel the flames, and publicized Taohua Mountain as Leigong Mountain that cannot be trespassed.

Today, "Leigong Mountain" has ushered in its real owner, the official Ximen Qing.

Chapter 661 Thunder on Peach Blossom Mountain

"Boom~" There was another loud noise like thunder on Peach Blossom Mountain.Several villagers who were drying grain at the foot of the mountain stopped their work, wiped the sweat from their foreheads with wooden rakes, and started talking among themselves.

"It's already winter, why is it still thundering on Peach Blossom Mountain? Could it be that what the mother-in-law of the Wang family said is true, the God of Thunder came to this mountain?"

"It's not just Lei Gong, I think there is also Dianmu! Two months ago, one day at dusk, I was tending the crops in the soil, but guess what? A white light flashed, and after a while, I heard a muffled thunder. Tell me, is the Mother of Lightning also on our Peach Blossom Mountain? I see, our Peach Blossom Mountain is a treasured place of geomantic omen, and even the gods in the sky pay their respects. .”

"I think what you said is right. Our Peach Blossom Mountain is a treasure land of geomantic omen. If it weren't for that, how could our master Liu, Mrs. Liu, grow old and prosper, and only bought thousands of acres of land last month. There are ten miles and eight villages. The mountains, rivers and rivers are now the property of Mrs. Liu. Our relative in Shouguang County said that the manor with the most land in Qingzhou must be counted as our master Mrs. Liu! We followed Mrs. , presumably also some of the blessings of Peach Blossom Mountain."

"I see that the people you are waiting for are talking nonsense and have no knowledge at all. Let me ask you, what is the blessing of Peach Blossom Mountain? Back then, the mountain was a den of robbers! I still remember that the two great kings, Li Zhong and Zhou Tong, wanted to eat human flesh." Devil! Why didn't Lei Gong and Dian Mu come to my Peach Blossom Mountain at that time?"

"You don't want to talk nonsense here, it's a big deal to offend a god!"

"That's right, that's right, how dare you doubt Lei Gong and Dian Mu on Peach Blossom Mountain? You really don't know what's good and what's wrong, and you're causing trouble."

"Hehe~ I see how long you have to wait before you have eyes that don't recognize the true Buddha! Let me ask you, when did the sound of thunder appear on the Peach Blossom Mountain, and the owner, Mrs. Liu, get rich? Who did it change? "

"You, what do you mean, the miracle on the mountain is because of that official Ximen Qing?"

"You're right! Back then, it was the official Ximen Qing who defeated the man-eating bandits entrenched on Peach Blossom Mountain, so that our Peach Blossom Mountain was restored to life, and the life of the villagers became better and better. If we say that this Peach Blossom Mountain There is a god, and I think that god is the official Ximen Qing."

"Hehe~ You are not stupid, you can think of the official Ximen Qing. Let me tell you, the official Ximen Qing is not a mortal! I once heard that the guard of the official Ximen Qing was drunk in the village. He speaks the truth, saying that his master, Ximen Qing, was able to predict the future and predict the future when he was in Yanggu County. People say that he is a living god. Some people say that he is a star descending from the sky to save us poor beings. Yes. Not only our little Peach Blossom Mountain, but also the bandits in Qingfeng Mountain were wiped out by the officials of Ximen Qing. In Qingzhou, many people have received his favor! "

"According to your opinion, could it be that the thunder and lightning on the mountain were also caused by the officials Ximen Qing?"

"Hehe~ You all know that the official Ximen Qing came to our Peach Blossom Village yesterday, right? To tell you the truth, early this morning, I saw him riding to Peach Blossom Mountain with his men. I guess it was Ximen Qing Even if the official is not a real god, he must be a cultivator. The thunder on the mountain may be the official Ximen Qing who is practicing."

"Well, you're right. Those who guard the Peach Blossom Mountain on weekdays are all subordinates of the official Ximen Qing. Presumably he is the one who cleans up on the mountain, and he doesn't want ordinary people like you and me to disturb him."

"Isn't it! The living gods of Yanggu County are called for nothing? Ximen Qing must have supernatural powers! Speaking of which, he is the son-in-law of the old man, my young master. We have such a Living gods as masters, I don’t know if it’s a blessing from several lifetimes of cultivation!”

"Since you know that you are a blessed person, why don't you hurry up and spread out the grain on the drying ground? If you miss the farm work, you will annoy the master and the young master!"

A few villagers came to their senses and hurriedly grabbed the wooden rakes and started doing farm work busily.

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On Peach Blossom Mountain, Ximen Qing, the living fairy called by the villagers, was carefully inspecting the front-loading smoothbore artillery produced by Ling Zhen and its power after firing.Just like the Western artillery of the Ming and Qing Dynasties that he saw in the film and television before traveling, what appeared in front of him were a few thick and cumbersome artillery.

Such artillery can be used to defend the city or break through the city when attacking the city, but it is really difficult to carry and transfer if it is used in field battles!

For Ximen Qing, there was nothing he could do.Although Ximen Qing knew that the modern artillery of later generations was more advanced, but with the accumulation of technology in the late Northern Song Dynasty, it was impossible to create a more advanced breech-loading rifled gun in a short time.

Neither the level of steelmaking nor the ability of precision machining can support Ximenqing to produce a more powerful, faster and more accurate rear-loading rifled gun.Restricted by the technological level of Song Dynasty, Ximenqing, who does not have a complete industrial system, can only start playing with the front-mounted smoothbore gun with more shortcomings.

In any case, even with the early-level front-mounted smoothbore gun, Ximenqing is already capable of defeating the current armies of Song, Liao, Xia, and Jin in terms of military technology.As long as the Ling Zhen brothers can pass several years of patient testing, find the optimal ratio of the cannon body, ensure that the cast barrel is strong, and prevent tragedies such as bombing, Ximen Qing will also be Amitabha.

Before Ling Zhen was asked to lead the craftsmen to develop the artillery, Ximen Qing repeatedly told him that he would rather have a thicker barrel than to prevent the barrel from exploding.If Ling Zhen must try to manufacture a lighter and thinner barrel, he must also ensure his own safety and send someone else to fire the cannon.

For Ximen Qing, the "Thunderbolt" Ling Zhen brothers and the "Money Leopard" Tang Long brothers are the most important researchers.Ximen Qing didn't want to kill Ling Zhen because of an accident like a gun barrel explosion, and let his artillery plan run aground.