The subtle fragrance of cotton needles

Chapter 259: Application to Archers

"Yan'er, do you have any plans?" Li Fu asked.

Xia Yanxiang nodded: "Today I found that tying poison to an arrow and lighting it before shooting it will have a better effect. I should study poison in seclusion in the next few days. Maybe I can apply it to archers."

"But..." Xia Yanxiang was a little worried, "The poison I used today is deadly. If it is used improperly, our soldiers may also die."

Xia Zhibai nodded: "Master is in charge of the logistics and food supplies. Let me send someone to tell Master and have him come over to discuss the research with you guys."

"Okay." Xia Yanxiang agreed. When it comes to using poison, someone from the East has to be there.

"By the way, Yan'er, are you okay?" After Mo Yuchen brought Xia Yanxiang and Li Guan back, he sent someone to report to Xia Zhibai, who was quite worried about this.

Xia Yanxiang shook her head: "I'm fine, it's just my first time on the battlefield, I'm too nervous."

Fortunately, Yue Qing did not find anything strange after taking Xia Yanxiang's pulse. Xia Yanxiang's previous heart injury also improved a lot and there was no recurrence.

Xia Yanxiang did not participate in the subsequent meeting with Xia Zhibai and others. She was now anxious to go back and study the poison.

Yun Wu and Yue Qing came over first and asked about Xia Yanxiang's situation. They did not disturb Xia Yanxiang, but just stayed quietly by Li Guan's side.

Not long after, Dongfang Ji also came and started working after discussing with Xia Yanxiang for a few words.

"Useless! A bunch of useless! Can't we take down Xia Zhibai even with an assault?!" Er Mianxu was extremely angry, "We even used the sleeping carriage and artillery!"

Zhang Yue said indifferently, "General Ermian, this is your Rouran people!"

Er Mianxu glared at Zhang Yue angrily: "Military Advisor Zhang, there is a saying in the Central Plains: Don't talk without any pain in your waist! I advise you not to talk!"

Zhang Yue snorted sarcastically and said nothing more.

Yotu Linshun didn't dare to speak either.

"The purpose of the assault is to make Darong let down his guard. Xia Zhibai will definitely lead the army in person. Even if we send out 30,000 people, we won't be able to capture Xia Zhibai! What's the use of you?!" After glaring at Zhang Yue, Er Mianxu's anger turned to Yotu Linshun.

Yotu Linshun was unwilling to be scolded all the time, so he could only answer timidly: "There is an archery expert on the other side. He must have carried poison and shot at our cannon, making it unable to move forward. Otherwise, we would definitely be able to capture Xia Zhibai alive!"

"An archery expert?" Er Mianxu was still furious. "How many archery experts are there?"

"This..." Yotu Lin Falcon hesitated even more, "I don't know."

Er Mianxu was getting angry again.

Zhang Yue spoke up at this time: "An archery expert? The spies didn't mention any archery experts when they reported it."

Er Mianxu frowned and looked at Zhang Yue: "What do you mean?"

"Most of the generals on Dayong's side are good at close combat, and we haven't found out who is good at archery. What's more, King Luo and several generals are at the vanguard, so it must not be them." Zhang Yue had received reliable information from Xia Zhibai's army a long time ago, and he didn't know that someone was actually good at archery.

"Who could that be?"

Zhang Yue shook his head: "The main forces with names and surnames are either on the battlefield or not proficient in archery. I don't know where this person came from."

"Send someone to investigate!" Er Mianxu was furious. "And you! With such limited ability, you were tricked even from such a distance. Why don't you get out of here and get punished!"

Yotu Linshun was afraid that Ermianxu would continue to scold him, so he quickly accepted the punishment and ran away.

It was obviously inconvenient and unsafe to study poison in the rest tent, so Xia Yanxiang and Dongfang Ji reported to Xia Zhibai and then found another place in the county to conduct research.

Li Guan was worried and feared that someone was going to assassinate Xia Yanxiang at any time, so he followed her every day, but was soon driven back by Xia Yanxiang.

After seven days of research, Xia Yanxiang and Dongfang Ji finally developed a poison that is not too deadly and releases poison gas after burning. They also specially prepared oilcloth that burns more slowly.

Xia Yanxiang worked up several sleepless nights and finally figured it out. She was so tired that she slept in the tent all day and all night.

If Dongfang Ji hadn't told him it was okay, Li Guan would have probably made a fuss.

Except for letting everyone relax on the first night, Xia Zhibai was leading the troops in training every day and did not dare to slack off at all. Whenever he was free, he would meet with Luo Xie and Li Fu.

After Xia Yan took a rest, Dongfang Ji reported all the research results to Xia Zhibai. However, there was not much poison, so they had to pick some soldiers with more accurate archery skills to practice diligently and then give them the poison.

Xia Zhibai agreed, and sent back to the capital a battle report and a memorial requesting the court to distribute medicinal materials.

The news about the border was slow to reach the capital, but after three or four days the capital got the news.

After learning the good news at the court, Tu Song finally breathed a sigh of relief. He returned home and told the good news to Shen and others, especially Tu Ling.

"Amitabha! Amitabha!" Tu Ling's restless heart finally calmed down. "Finally, there is good news!"

"Yes! Bai'er and the others sent a letter as soon as they left. Finally, there is good news!" Shen patted Tu Ling's shoulder comfortingly, signaling her not to worry too much.

"Where is Yan'er! Is Yan'er okay?" Tu Ling's heart suddenly began to rise again, and he quickly asked about Xia Yanxiang's condition.

Tu Song nodded with relief: "Yan'er is fine too. I guess Bai'er's letter will arrive soon. It should mention Yan'er's situation. The victory report from the emperor didn't mention it in detail."

Tu Ling was really uneasy because he didn't get accurate information.

Shen put her arm around Tu Ling's shoulders and comforted her, "Don't worry, A Ling, everything will be fine."

Tu Ling was anxious, but there was nothing he could do. He could only sigh and wait for Xia Zhibai's letter home with peace of mind.

"What about Yang'er?" Liu Ying and Xia Qianxiang went out to burn incense today, so Tu Ling asked on their behalf.

Tu Song shook his head: "I don't know yet. It should be fine. Let's wait a little longer. Bai'er's letter should be sent back with the victory report. It will be in our hands in two days at most."

"Okay! Okay!" Tu Ling was very anxious, but there was really nothing he could do.

Mo Yuxuan went to Anyue Palace immediately.

"Victory in the first battle? Great! Great!" Concubine Su was also very worried. Fortunately, she finally got the good news and she felt relieved.

However, Concubine Su's relief was replaced by worry: "But didn't they just arrive in the northwest not long ago? How come they are fighting so soon?"

Mo Xuanxuan shook his head: "It's probably because the situation on the border was too critical. My second brother and his men didn't have time to prepare before the Rouran attacked."

"It's okay, mother. Even though it was the first battle so soon, didn't my second brother and General Pu Wei win the battle anyway? Don't worry! Nothing will happen!" Mo Yuxuan was really too heartless.