Three days later, when Liu Qi returned to Yancheng with Li Cunxiao and Huo Quai, as well as three hundred Yulin cavalry under his command, the original rammed earth city wall of Yancheng had been covered with gray on the outside.

Not only that, but several main roads in the city are also paved with cement, and the gray and smooth roads lead in all directions, which looks like a modern town.

"Lord!"

"The eldest son!"

Kuai Liang and Wei Xiao greeted Yancheng Wenwu with a worried face.

"I heard from the military that a chaotic army is coming to my Yancheng." Back at the City Guard Mansion, Kuai Liang immediately asked on behalf of Yancheng Wenwu, "I don't know what the specific situation is, does the lord ever know?" Or send reinforcements? ”

This is the news that Liu Qi brought to Wei Xiaokuan in advance, and the purpose is also to make them prepared.

Since Sun Ben's men entered the territory of Jingzhou, they have divided into several groups to cover up their tracks, and the scouts of Yancheng only found one of them, and mistook it for a rebel army.

At present, there are more than 1,600 defenders in Yancheng, except for 300 Yulin cavalry, all of them are foot soldiers.

Among them, 1200 pikemen, 100 archers, plus 50 crossbowmen.

Not to mention that there are still many homeless people in the city, most of whom have been called into the "construction team" named by the eldest prince himself, repairing bridges and paving roads every day, eating and drinking, and being the most loyal to the eldest prince.

Workers are the best soldiers, which means that if needed, Yancheng can always recruit thousands more from the homeless people. Of course, combat effectiveness cannot be counted on.

Although Kuailiang is a little worried about the upcoming war, it is not very exaggerated.

However, Liu Qi's next words undoubtedly gave him a slap in the face: "Zirou made a mistake, it was not the chaotic army, but the six thousand elite soldiers and horses under the command of Sun Ben, the assassin of Yuzhou." ”

Cai Mao and Zhang Yun are as quiet as chickens sleeping at night, and no one in the entire Hanshou Mansion knows the movements of people from Yuzhou.

Except for Liu Qi himself.

Just after discussing with Liu Wenjing, after rumors spread in the market about his general Wuling, it was expected that Cai Mao and Zhang Yun would definitely not be able to sit still.

It's just a matter of where they want to borrow the knife.

Therefore, Liu Qi sent several waves of spies from the White Army to the border of Yizhou, Yuzhou and Sili early, waiting for the news of the enemy's attack.

When Sun Ben's soldiers and horses entered Jingzhou in batches and merged together, the Tabai Army immediately sent the general report to Liu Qi's desk.

Spending a huge amount of money to recruit 10 White Soldiers and summon them all into reality is just to not be blind!

As for why he pretended to be stupid and didn't report to Liu Biao, it goes without saying, of course, to maximize the stimulation to Jingzhou Mansion after the victory.

However, Liu Qi said easily, but Kuai Liang was shocked, and his cheeks suddenly turned pale: "This, this, eldest prince, what are you talking about?!" ”

Li Cunxiao was surprised: "This adult's ear is not good? The lord said, it is the 6,000 men and horses led by Sun Ben who are coming to us, and the lord came back for this. ”

Not only Li Cunxiao, but also Huo Quzhi and Wei Xiaokuan were also very indifferent, in stark contrast to the local bureaucrats in Yancheng headed by Kuai Liang.

They were all summoned from the game and knew Liu Qi's family background.

Especially Huo Quzhi and Wei Xiaokuan, who had just experienced the terrifying barbarian army of 20,000 troops, what Sun Ben's 6,000 elites, they didn't pay attention to it at all!

Kuai Liang was incredulous: "Eldest prince, how can you still be so safe, ask the lord for help!" ”

The Yancheng County Commander also nodded hurriedly: "Gongzi Mingjian, although there are many displaced people in the city now, they are all villagers and craftsmen, and they are not worthy of combat power!" And Yancheng is a small city, with low walls. Even if there is cement to help, there are not enough defensive equipment to defend the city, and the enemy army will not attack! ”

It's so easy to build Yancheng into what it is now, even Kuai Liang has feelings for this small city, how can he watch it being trampled by the enemy?

Sun Ben and his people Kuai Liang also knew that it was Sun Jian's own nephew, and his subordinates were all Sun Jian's original team.

At the beginning, Liu Biao was sitting in the rear, and the leading troops of Huang Zu's front line were defeated and retreated by Sun Jian, and in the end, he still hurt people with secret arrows and asked Sun Jian for his life, so he barely saved Jiangling.

It's up and down in Jingzhou, and when it comes to Sun Jian, it's all fearful!

Even if Sun Ben doesn't have the courage of his uncle, but he has the elite of his subordinates, it is not something that people in Yancheng can resist!

Kuai Liang was worried: "But Cai Mao and Zhang Yun are obstructing them? Eldest son, now is not the time to save face, if you can't say it, your subordinates are willing to do it for you, and you must invite reinforcements! ”

Kuai Yue also followed the advice: "Eldest son, the face is a small matter, but it is a big matter to keep Yancheng." This is your future capital, don't touch it! ”

Liu Qi waved his hand: "Okay, it's just 6,000 elites, today I will solve the crisis of Yancheng with my own strength, and there is no need to mention the matter of asking for help." ”

Kuai Liang: "......"

Kuai Yue: "......"

Yancheng Wenwu: "......"

The expressions of the crowd were blank, and they wanted to cry without tears.

Son, why are you so iron-headed!

Even veterans such as Huang Zu are not opponents, how can you dare to take a thousand or so people to go to the six thousand elites of the tough people!

For a moment, Kuai Liang almost thought that Liu Qi was carried away by the victory of the original bandit suppression and lost his mind.

There was silence, and the scene suddenly became a little awkward.

In the end, it was Zhang Hu, the guard of the city gate, who broke the silence.

The former bandit leader stood up, waved his big arms, and glared at Kuai Liang and the others with bronze bell-like eyes: "What the lord says is what he says, you pen sticks don't know how to fight, don't you just shut up and obey orders!" ”

Although he didn't understand it either, what the lord said must be right!

Huo Quzhi and others looked at Zhang Hu for the first time, which was much more pleasing to the eye. Although he was just a robber before, he still has vision!

Kuai Liang and the others were speechless again.

What's going on with these martial artists under the eldest prince, can't you see the simple comparison of enemy and enemy strength!

However, in the end, the young talent of the Kuai family still wiped his tears and bowed his head strongly: "Dare to ask the eldest prince, what should I do now?" ”

Kuai Liang silently decided in his heart, wait a little longer, and see if this eldest prince has a pit in his mind or a hole in his brain.

If there is a hole in his brain, his Kuai family also has a lot of eyeliner in Yancheng, so he can slip away in time.

Liu Qi saw through Kuai Liang's thoughts at a glance, but he didn't care much.

Do you want to go down on Lao Tzu's boat?

Naive.

"How's the road going?" Liu Qi did not immediately arrange defense, but turned his head to ask the Yancheng County Order.

The county commander wiped the cold sweat on his forehead, and probably accepted his fate, and replied dejectedly: "According to the orders of the eldest prince, hundreds of miles have been repaired." ”

"Stop for a moment and let the workers withdraw." Liu Qi said, "Not only the workers, but also the people of the surrounding villages must all withdraw to the city before Sun Ben's army arrives." I will let you go sick and lead the troops to help you, be sure to do it well. ”

"When the time comes, if one of the people under the rule of Yancheng is poisoned by Sun Ben's men, you are the only one who asks!"

Liu Qi doesn't have any illusions about the army in this era, for the common people, encountering the army crossing the border is more terrible than encountering bandits.

The so-called bandits are like combs, and soldiers are like grates, but they are not a joke!

This is still the case for the people in his own jurisdiction, and for Sun Ben's people, the people of Jingzhou are all "enemies", so it is strange to be polite.

"Remember, go through all the surrounding ten miles and eight towns, tell the people, bring everything you can bring, and have your own place to settle after entering the city. and reaped all that was in the field, so that they might not be destroyed. ”

Speaking of this, Liu Qi suddenly remembered something, and asked: "Remember to appease the people, the promise of tax exemption is still valid, the crops harvested are their own, the army is just helping to harvest, and the county government will not ask for half a cent." ”