"Wow--!"

A baby's cry broke the silence of the Shu Palace.

Everyone trembled and then ran out of the wing room with ecstasy joy.

Cao Hua flashed and entered the room, and was beaten out by Madam Cui holding a chicken feather blanket.

Zhao Tianluo's weak crying intermittently, and the baby's crying, it seemed that the whole world was left with these two sounds.

Cao Hua hugged Zhao Fei and jumped up together, not knowing how to express his current mood. He also hugged Chen Jingliu, who was standing next to him, and walked around under the eaves.

A little, the crying in the room was a little less, and Madam Cui spoke in surprise:

"Congratulations to Prince Cao, for having a happy son."

Cao Hua then ran into the room in a panic. The maid and doctor were all full of joy and gave a little blessing.

Madam Cui held the baby in her cradle, cautiously for fear of something wrong.

"Luoer."

Cao Hua ran to the bed, feeling distressed, and held Zhao Tianluo's hand.

Zhao Tianluo's face turned pale and his cheeks were covered with sweat. After seeing Cao Hua, he couldn't help but cry again:

"It hurts so much...you bastard...who told you to go out...woooo..."

Cao Hua chuckled, grabbed her hand and hit him twice:

"I admit my mistake, I will definitely not go out next time..."

"No next time, you will have a child by yourself next time..."

Zhao Tianluo had no strength to speak, and in a blink of an eye, Madam Cui, who was standing next to her, reached out to her hand:

"Come here and see what I gave birth to, it hurts so much..."

Madam Cui quickly laughed and ran the crying baby to the side.

Cao Hua hugged Zhao Tianluo, making it more comfortable for her to hug her, and chuckled:

"This is our baby, don't be so arrogant..."

Zhao Tianluo looked at it carefully for a few seconds and frowned slightly: "Why... why is it so ugly..." His words were very aggrieved.

"Princess, the little kids who just landed are like this. They will look good in a few days..."

Cao Hua actually had the same idea, but he didn't dare to say it out loud, hugging Zhao Tianluo and giggling foolishly.

The room was noisy for a moment, and Chen Jingliu and several girls also ran in at home, chattering and holding each other to watch.

Cao Hua was reluctant to leave, but Han'er ran to the door and said anxiously:

"Young Master, the court has begun to attack the city. If you don't go, the defenders should run away."

“Okay…”

Cao Hua kissed Zhao Tianluo in the face and then hurried out.

Zhao Tianluo held his son and said softly before leaving the door:

"My husband, I must win. My son can't stay in the mountains for the rest of his life."

"rest assured."

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Because the army was overthrowing the city, the curfew began at night in Chengdu. The people hid in the houses and were full of cavalrymen, ready to charge under the leadership of military officers at any time.

On the city wall to the east, the equipment for defending the city was already ready. The soldiers of the Shu army stood on the city wall, holding strong bows and crossbows, looking at the sea of ​​fire that could not be seen in the distance, holding the weapons in their hands tightly, and many people were trembling.

The three hundred black feather guards pressed their official swords in their hands, and stood solemnly on the city wall, constantly scolding the bandits who showed signs of retreat, reminding them of their fate of escaping in the battle.

Xie Yijun was wearing armor and holding a silver spear in her hand, looking at the siege team getting closer and closer:

"Old man Lu, why haven't your governor come yet?"

"It's coming soon. Having a baby is a big deal. Miss Xie may not want the governor to go out to do anything else when she gives birth."

"....well..."

Xie Yijun pursed her lips, and it was really hard to say anything.

Old man Lu held a purple clay teapot and looked at the imperial guards in the distance, with a plain expression.

On the city wall, there were several rich and luxurious children who were stopped by the Black Feather Guard and stood on the wall with pale faces and kept speaking:

"Several adults, what are the conditions we have, we will agree to have no swords on the battlefield. We will die here when we attack the city later. How will Cao Taisui explain?"

These rich children were all contacts from Shu family families in Chengdu. When they heard that the imperial guards were coming, they were all arrested by the Black Feather Guards when they were about to evacuate.

Old Man Lu had a friendly expression, and someone gave me a few cups of tea and said with a chuckle:

"The governor asked you to come here to see how we defend the city, so it would be easier to describe it when we talk to the elders of the family in the future."

"If you can't keep it..."

Xie Yijun's face turned cold: "Then let's die together, you'd better hope that we can keep it."

Many children from aristocratic families suddenly became silent, looked at each other for a few times, and could only stand honestly on the city wall.

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A little, Cao Hua took the Black Feather Guard to the city wall with great strides, and many generals rushed forward to greet him.

Cao Hua held his sword and looked up. The imperial guards' siege team pushed the ladder and other equipment, and had already walked within three miles. The speed was significantly slowed down. You can see the military supervisor constantly scolding the infantry to advance. It was obvious that the imperial guards were worried about the sudden attack of the general's artillery.

Cao Hua walked to the children of several aristocratic families with his long sword in hand, and spoke without any rush:

"I invite you all here today. The purpose is naturally to let you see if I, Cao Hua, have the strength to compete in the Central Plains.

I just gave birth to a son, so I came here a little slower, so I have been waiting for you for a long time.”

"Congratulations!"

Many families were nervous, raised their hands to congratulate them a few times, and then spoke:

"Mr. Cao, please hurry up and ask your subordinates to start preparing to defend the city. The imperial guards are pushing out, and the bed crossbow should be shot!"

"What kind of city is there to guard? How comfortable is there to be someone beaten when you get beaten?"

Many families were stunned and turned to look at the four thousand light cavalry gathered behind the city gate, a little confused:

"You are going to go out if you don't defend it, are you going to go out?"

"That's right."

Cao Hua turned around and looked at the city wall.

More than 400 infantrymen stood next to the huge improved artillery, holding torches ready to go.

More than fifty large general guns were lined up in a row, and the original cumbersome gun mounts completely changed and simplified to the extreme. Except for being strong and unable to find any characteristics, the two large wheels replaced the four small wheels of the past. They could hang a rope when turned around, and they were supported by two horses to move quickly. The barrel was much thicker than before.

Eight people are responsible for a large general gun, loading, filling gunpowder, compacting, ignition, and adjusting the firing angle.

In everyone's attention, Cao Hua drew out his sword and pointed to the wilderness outside the East City:

"Target, Willow Ridge, until the shells are shot."

"promise!"

The Black Feather Guard shouted in unison.
Chapter completed!