Chapter 423 The Power of Firearms

In the battle of Luoyang City, Xiao Ran's decisive role was reflected again. Without those powerful firearms, it is impossible to forcibly blow up the city gate. At least 20,000 soldiers on both sides were killed in the war, and the number of casualties would have increased significantly if it hadn't been sudden. Including Prince Charlotte, all the remaining soldiers were captured, including a large number of civilians.

Surprisingly, the brutal Turks did not slaughter the city unexpectedly. On the contrary, the captured soldiers and civilians were not life-threatening, but their freedom was restricted to a certain extent. The old officials of Luoyang City have not been dismissed, but have become puppets. Through these useful tools, the purpose of managing prisoners and civilians is achieved.

There is never a shortage of people who are afraid of life and death in this world. The higher they climb, the more they are afraid of death, because they are used to glory and wealth, and they still have a long attachment to the world. Moreover, after occupying the city, the Turkic army was not rampant and did whatever it wanted, leaving them with some power. After encountering what was supposed to be a disaster, it is difficult to refuse such a good thing. The confidence that originally wanted to fight with death is also weakening little by little. Even the captured Xia family army had to take care of their relatives, because many of them had the names of their parents, wives and children and even their brothers and sisters in the hands of the enemy.

"If even a big hero like Xiao Ran has defected, who cares about these little people? Anyway, life is your own. Thinking of this, the only bit of guilt is gone. Of course, they also have to maintain order under the supervision of the Turks to prevent*. The principle of "Teyi's skill to control the barbarians" was also put forward by Xiao Ran. Water can carry a boat or overturn a boat. On horseback, you can fight the world, but you can't govern the world in this way. Xiao Ran's long speech played a great role.

The Turkic Khan is worthy of being the Khan who has integrated the whole grassland tribe in only more than ten years. With a long-term vision, Xiao Ran's suggestion is also adopted. No matter how iron-blooded men are, they will be helpless in front of the gentle but unbreakable rope of family affection, so they can only give in. They are all Han Chinese, at least on the surface will be much less resistant. On the surface. Luoyang City is no different from before, and its economy and life have not changed much. If it hadn't been for the flag on the city wall, it would have changed from a dragon flag to a landmark wolf flag on the grassland. People almost forget that the city has changed owners and the tens of thousands of ghosts.

When they attacked the city that day, their most memorable was the covered golden eagle over Luoyang City, who, led by the divine bird in the greenhouse, toured the whole city. On that unforgettable day, the civilians stayed in their own rooms until dark when they had the courage to walk out. The battlefield has already been cleaned up, and there is no body. The rain washed the city as if to wash away all the sins.

Commoners are not like powerhousers. As long as they can live a rich life, they are enough. Although they have changed their rulers, their lives are still stable. The country is broken and the family is destroyed. Although Luoyang City has fallen, they are still together as a family. So not many of them have different intentions. Previously, they * Turkic was because the Turks were notorious for burning, killing and looting. It is hard to imagine that the violent and rude Turks also know how to use Huairou's means, but this method is indeed more lethal than violent repression, so the Turks firmly control the whole city with the least power.

Despite the rebellion, Xiao Ran still hopes to work hard to protect the people of Daxia. As long as there is a war, death is inevitable. He has tried to minimize casualties. In fact, the earlier Luoyang City was that day, the more people could survive. If it weren't really hard to see it. Go, this secret weapon will not be in a hurry to take action. For the Turks, these measures soon tasted the benefits. If the city is slaughtered, without the hidden danger of reactionary power, the city will naturally be the most stable, but it will follow with a ruined reputation and more tenacious resistance.

The Turkic Khan's eyes are more long-term. He is not going to occupy a small Luoyang city. It is to rule the whole summer.

The precedent of Luoyang City has successfully changed their past bad image. So that when they sent troops to nearby states and counties, some weak-willed counties quickly gave up resistance. Instead of resisting death and injury, it was more cost-effective to accept this kind of moderate rule. Thanks to the implementation of this Huairou policy, the expansion of the Turkic camp went southward surprisingly smoothly.

However, they did not give up, but resisted desperately and maintained the remaining dignity with their last strength. People's hearts have long fluctuated, and many Daxia people, including soldiers. The news of the loss of Luoyang City generally spread, and at the same time, Guanneido and Hedong Road were completely captured. Qingzhou, Chongzhou, Chengzhou and Songzhou also suffered from crises, and Henan Road was in danger. Daxia's army retreated step by step until Dasan Pass, Tongguan and other key points guarded Chang'an City.

Chang'an City, in the harem. Everyone was silent, and the Turkic army was advancing too fast. It only took more than three months to capture many fortresses one after another, and Jiayuguan, Yanmenguan, Yumenguan and so on were broken one after another. All this is not only because the Turks are strong and strong, and their combat strength is several times stronger than themselves. What's more, because of an unprecedented secret weapon: "God Fire Flying Raven!" Both waterways and siege play an extremely important role. Even without rushing, placing firearms hundreds of feet away can go straight to the city tower to explode.

"How can Turks master such advanced firearms?"

"It's Brother Xiao. I've also seen the recipe of this fire weapon at the beginning." Xia Ruo's flue that has never been silent.

Everyone was shocked again, and even Xia Shuangtian frowned: "Why didn't you say it earlier?"

Xia Ruoyan said, "Originally, Brother Xiao wanted to wait until the bride price was given as a bride price. Who knew that those things happened before that day happened." This happened before Xia Shuangtian was assassinated, if there were no accidents. It won't fall into the hands of the Turks at all. It is likely to be a great help for Daxia.

"Since he still hides so many secrets, why don't he use these firearms to help me stop the Turkic army? Instead, he helps to abuse them. Xiao Ran, you are still hating me." No one can answer Xia Shuangtian's words, which they can't figure out. They absolutely don't believe that Xiao Ran is greedy and afraid of death.

Ren Xiaoyao said, "Fortunately, the Turkic army did not use the extreme method of slaughtering the city to vent its hatred, which is also a blessing in misfortune."