Why am I, a cook, always involved in cases?

Quan Wushuang rode in a carriage, which was bumpy all the way, and sat face to face with a difficult person.

This carriage was extraordinary, pulled by ten horses, like a moving luxurious mansion.

The interior of the car was covered with thick carpet and there was an exquisite small table in the middle.

The wise general, who usually smiles but hides a dagger in his heart, now has a frown on his face, staring intently at the map in his hand, his irritation difficult to conceal.

Behind him, his adopted son Lin Xing was quietly observing the expressions of the general and Quan Wushuang, holding a bill tightly in his hand, taking it out and putting it away repeatedly.

The Lin Xing that Quan Wushuang met was second only to the proprietress of Hongxialou in terms of stinginess, but at this moment Quan Wushuang was sincerely grateful for his company.

Given the current situation, it is not an exaggeration to say that Quan Wushuang may be criticized at any time.

Although the imperial chef Lin Xiang tried his best to calm the wise general's anger, the general's anger had not completely dissipated.

Gao Zhongcheng stood respectfully by, the sword at his waist ready to be unsheathed at any time.

It is understandable to blame Quan Wushuang, but at this moment General Zhimou probably has no time to take care of this matter. He just wants to ride on Quan Wushuang's back and beat him up.

The general was filled with anxiety.

Fortunately, Lin Xing was there trying to persuade him.

"Foster father, please allow me to speak frankly. If someone offends the royal family, is it enough for only one person to bear the consequences?"

He used these tactful words to try to dissuade the general.

Harming Quan Wushuang will lead to the destruction of his entire family, and even Lin Zhiruo, the daughter of the wise general, will not be spared.

The general knew Quan Wushuang's identity very well and saw through everything, so he asked him to send troops.

Quan Wushuang was a little hesitant at first, but when he looked at Lin Xing, he realized something.

When asked how he knew, Lin Xing replied, "The height, weight, shoulder width, waist circumference are exactly the same. It's rare to see people so similar."

From this we can see that Lin Xing has his own way of observing people and things.

"It's wonderful, but it's not a woman."

When Quan Wushuang heard this, he couldn't help but feel horrified.

Although they are cousins ​​and their appearance and temperament are similar to Lin Zhiruo, Quan Wushuang has no such feelings for her.

However, Quan Wushuang was well aware of Lin Xing's talents, and even though he was a civil servant, he still specially invited him to assist him.

Today's Quan Wushuang is no longer the eunuch Quan Wushuang.

He wore a silver hairpin in his hair and wore thick blue-purple armor, looking completely different from the black robe he wore in the past.

"How can such an androgynous person decide the fate of a country?"

These are the words of the wise general.

Moreover, at this moment, the identity of eunuch should also fade away.

When Quan Wushuang and others were marching, they also attached great importance to strategy and tactics.

“Will this operation really succeed?”

“It’s foolproof.”

Lin Xing replied Quan Wushuang.

Spread out on the table was a map of a fortress built against a mountain.

The city had been abandoned for a long time and the map looked outdated, but they summoned their old generals and revised the map.

There is a plain in front of the city and a steep mountain range behind it.

Moreover, not only that, Lin Xing also speculated that firearms and other weapons might be produced there.

The area is rich in timber, and Quan Wushuang wants to take it for himself, but the place has been guarded by the Zi clan for generations.

There are also hot springs nearby, and it is said that sulfur can be collected.

“Where does saltpeter come from?”

This is an important raw material for gunpowder.

"Maybe it's because of the hot springs, which are suitable for small animals to spend the winter. There's a huge cave nearby."

The cave is filled with bat droppings, and it is said that animal droppings can be used to make saltpeter.

Quan Wushuang was in deep thought.

If firearms were used, they would not be comparable to ordinary flintlock rifles. Weapons would need to be deployed on the city walls to sweep the enemy.

But if the enemy has artillery, then there will be trouble.

General Zhimou had already understood what Quan Wushuang was worried about.

The map was spread out before the general, and to him it was nothing more than a chess game.

The general pointed to the cliff behind the city.

"It is theoretically possible to capture this fortress without firing a single shot."

Lin Xing asserted.

"I heard that the iron calculator said the same thing."

General Zhimou gently patted his adopted son's head.

The gunpowder in artillery is easily affected by moisture. Although it can be stored with the artillery, it should be hidden in the armory at ordinary times.

The walled city is located on high ground and is prone to snowfall.

The scouts reported that there would be another light snowfall tonight.

If we advance in the conventional way, it would be tantamount to suicide.

Therefore, the wise general offered a suggestion: if you want to prevent the enemy from using artillery, attack their gunpowder depot first.

This plan is unexpected, but it may work, and that is what makes the general so scary.

“I think it’s a thrifty ploy.”

Lin Xing advocates this method, perhaps because he is attracted by the word "thrifty".

Quan Wushuang had only been with him for a short time when he already knew his character well.

"We must capture the fortress as soon as possible and rescue Lin Zhiruo."

"Daddy is here to save you!"

The word "Daddy" made Quan Wushuang almost want to smile bitterly, but it was not appropriate at this moment.

Quan Wushuang bit her red lips tightly, thinking of the petite woman.

Was she being held hostage, or was there something else going on?

Or did you go there voluntarily?

There is no way to know this.

But as long as she was in the enemy camp, Quan Wushuang wanted to rescue her immediately.

Quan Wushuang clenched his fists.

“It’s decided.”

"Wait a minute."

Gao Zhongcheng prevented Quan Wushuang from making this decision.

“There are doubts about this matter.”

Gao Zhongcheng frowned and knelt down to make his suggestion.

“What’s the doubt?”

Not only Quan Wushuang, but also General Zhimou and Lin Xing were confused.

"Have you forgotten the name of our operation?"

The army he led was more than enough considering the size of the city.

If General Zhimou's strategy could succeed, Quan Wushuang believed that there would be almost no loss.

"How can the Imperial Guards carry out a surprise attack?"