The Khitans were very fast, and they advanced much faster on the grassland than the chariots and horses of the Song Dynasty. This was not only because the Khitans were good at riding, but because the horses were much faster on the grassland than the carriages.

If it were the people of the Song Dynasty, the carriages that left the road could not withstand the bumps here at all.

The Khitan team moved northwards had passed the jambia, and not far away was the ancient city of Jumu. This city originally belonged to the Wugu tribe. "In the third year of Kaitai, Yelu Shiliang was ordered to select Ma Tu in the Wugu tribe, and to join the enemy Lie tribe's people to kill his chief, Xiaowa and rebel, and all the neighbors responded to capture Jumu's ancient city."

From then on, this city was the northern border town of the Khitan, and it was famous for its dangerous terrain of the Kamikaya. However, this city is located in the north and has basically no rivals except the Jurchens, and the Khitans did not pay attention to it.

After the rise of the Song Dynasty, no one cared about the city here, but only Zhang Jian had a unique vision and discovered the role of the ancient city of Jumu early, which could be used as the rear just in case.

From the very beginning, Zhang Jian felt that the Song Dynasty would not give up. Although he didn't know why the Song Dynasty had to attack westward and why the Song Dynasty did not attack the Khitan, he knew that Zhao Zhen would never let go of the Khitan and the grassland.

Just after the Song Dynasty relaxed its suppression of the Khitan and began to use the Black Khan army, Zhang Jian built the ancient city of Jumu and the distant palace of the King of Bu at the fastest speed. He felt that he should be fully prepared no matter what, in case the Song Dynasty cleaned up the northwest and then marched to the northern expedition.

Xiao Tali had already seen the tall Giant Mother Ancient City, and while sighing in his heart, he also admired Zhang Jian's predestiny.

As expected by Zhang Jian, the northern expedition of the Song people was unexpectedly violent. At this time, the ancient city of Jumu became the retreat of the Khitan. It evacuated at the fastest speed and could also use Jumumu as a place for defense and supply.

If the Song army attacked, it would definitely be severely damaged. Looking at the tall city near before us, Xiao Tali sneered in his heart: "If the Song people come, they will definitely be asking them to come and go!"

The Song army was on the road, just a small group of white troops. They did not have the emperor's will and could not summon a large army to attack. The most important thing was that they did not expect that the Khitans had such a large city deep in the grassland.

Its size is not smaller than that of Shangjing City. If such a strong city does not attack with elite strength, there is no possibility of victory, even if it is strong, it will suffer heavy losses.

The most important thing is that they saw something horrible on the walls of the ancient Giant Mother City. The dark cannon tubes emitted metallic light. Any Han soldiers who were not blind could recognize what this was.

The coach of the White Army, Shi San, who led the team to investigate, was stunned and his chin was almost falling off!

How could the Khitans have artillery? Why did the magical weapons and weapons that were strictly guarded by the Song Dynasty appear on the Khitan city walls? This is a bit unreasonable, and these artillery are thicker and longer than those of the Song Dynasty.

The current situation is urgent, and the White Army reported to the capital as quickly as possible, which is more important than the migrant people attacking the Khitan.

The Hundred Thousand Beiwei Army was ready to go, waiting for the Taibai Army to send a signal to harass the Khitans. This long dragon-like formation is most suitable for cavalry attacks, but the opportunity in front of them can only be missed. The matter of the Khitans having artillery is even more important.

Three personal soldiers were arranged to prepare fast horses to report to the capital. Shi San then led the Bai army to the direction of the Beiwei army. He wanted to take the lead and head to the south to 100,000 cavalry. It was impossible to harass the Khitan army. If the cavalry was not good at siege, let alone the Khitans and artillery.

Once the Beiwei Army attacked the city, the consequences would be unimaginable. Thinking about Shi San, it would be a cold sweat.

The knights of the White Army rushed up to the capital as fast as possible, and did not dare to delay the slightest along the way until they delivered the memorial of Rat Three to Zhao Zhen.

When Zhao Zhen received the memorial, he was having a drink with Cai Boyi. Wang Yun, Yang Huaiyu and a group of officials were also accompanying him. This was a family dinner and a state dinner. As the New Year approached, Zhao Zhen naturally had to take care of the hearts of those who left home.

Cai Boqi has a special status, both a court official and Zhao Zhen’s family. After all, his sister-in-law is still a real name.

Although he did not directly participate in the Battle of Shangjing this time, he made great contributions to logistics support.

Not to mention that Zhao Zhen was satisfied, even Yang Huaiyu and Wang Yun and others were very grateful. If Cai Boqi had not coordinated the dispatch in the rear, the supply expenses of millions of people would have long been unknown.

The atmosphere in the hall was very good, and it was already a match for the cup. There were not many civil officials here, and there was a great victory in the battle, so naturally there was a lot of joy.

At this time, the White Army arrived, and the three of them were almost dragged to the hall. The galloping along the way had exhausted their energy. Zhao Zhen ordered people to drink them a hot drink, and then took a good rest for a while, and then let them speak.

The three of them then spoke: "Your Majesty, the ancient city of Jumu has been transformed into a strong city by the Khitans. The Beiwei army cannot attack the Khitans. The general has gone to stop it, and... and saw artillery on the ancient city of Jumu!"

boom…………

Their words exploded in the hall like explosives. Whether it was a resourceful staff officer or a brave general who was extremely brave, the three genius standing beside Zhao Zhen, his legs became weak, and the beef picked up by Cai Boyi fell to the ground.

Wang Yun was a little calmer, but his wrists were also shaking as he raised his glass.

Only Zhao Zhen was slightly surprised and looked relieved, and continued to eat and drink, and pushed Cai Boqi: "Eat wine, eat wine, I know, you can go down and have a good rest!"

Such a calm and indifferent attitude made everyone in the hall speechless. What is the situation now? Why is Your Majesty still so relaxed and not taking it seriously at all?

It was not that Zhao Zhen did not take it seriously, but that he was prepared for it and was not worried about the problems.

The artillery of the Song Dynasty appeared for many years, earlier than the muskets. Of course, it had been warned for many years and was even stolen by the Khitans. Although it was not stolen, the things fell into the hands of the Khitans for a while.

As long as you are not a fool, you can understand the principle after a little thought.

Artillery and gunpowder are the same, and it is basically impossible to defend it. However, the Khitan gunpowder is not as perfect as that of the Song Dynasty. It can only increase the charge to ensure the range. Iron smelting is not as good as the Song Dynasty, so it can only increase the thickness and length of the cannon barrel.

The accuracy of this thing is really impossible to compare with the artillery of the Song Dynasty, and its range is far less than that. At most, it can shoot iron projectiles for a distance, which is more than deterrent but not enough actual combat.

Such a heavy thing can only be set up on the top of the city. If you encounter the artillery of the Song Dynasty... it is just a target, the artillery of the Song Dynasty can completely destroy it outside its range.

What's the use of a cannon that cannot be maneuvered and has insufficient range?

This artillery is a reflection of the technology of a country. The Song Dynasty had such technology and was constantly improving. What about the Khitans? After they moved north, they had to fight against the harsh Ministry of Natural Environment on the grassland. How could they have the ability to improve the iron smelting technology and gunpowder ratio?
Chapter completed!