Chapter 203: Loyal Ministers in Troubled Times

Chang'an calendar, at the end of April, late spring to summer, the grass on the plain is deep, Xiping is also rare to be calm, under the best efforts of Changdan, although not to say that it is like the original appearance of the past, but it can be regarded as a recovery some, at least the original many people who fled have come back one after another.

And Ying Qiong had already left Xiping with his Yangzhou army and returned to Yangzhou.

Chang Long's sentinels had already arrived in Xiping ahead of schedule, informing Xiping City to prepare for it, and the army would arrive in one day.

In the afternoon of this day, Luo Feng and Yan Beifeng rode back to Xiping City, ready to make the final preparations before the war.

Xiping, the county seat.

"Luo Fushuai, Yan Sima, you are here." Chang Dan walked out of the study with a haggard face, and saw Luo Feng and Yan Beifeng standing in the courtyard waiting for him, dragging their tired bodies forward to greet him.

"Childe, is this a good rest?" Luo Feng asked with a smile when he saw Chang Dan with two dark circles under his eyes and a listless look.

"Ah, yes, no, the sentry sent by my father in the morning said that the army was about to arrive tomorrow, fortunately, I was reluctant to make preparations day and night a few days ago, and I didn't close my eyes for two days, so I just took a nap......" Chang Dan said as he yawned.

"Let's go in and talk!" Yan Beifeng was anxious and didn't want to say some polite words.

"Okay, good, Yan Sima is really an acute ......" Chang Dan shook his head and said helplessly.

While the few people were talking, they entered the main hall. In the courtyard, several peach blossoms bloomed, and a row of sparrows fell on the branches, making noise.

In the main hall, the servants prepared tea, there were messy official documents on the desk, and several maps were hung on a large wooden shelf.

Several people sat down separately.

"How? What can the Xianrong people do? Chang Dan picked up the hot tea, blew it, took a sip lightly, and asked.

"At present, the remnants of the West Horde are resting in Wuwei County, and I guess they are waiting for reinforcements." Yan Beifeng's expression was very serious.

"Anything else?" Chang Dan asked again.

"No, the range of the sentry cavalry detectives is as far as Wuwei County." Yan Beifeng sighed slightly, due to the geographical location of Wuwei County and the time sake, the scouts in the army could not allow them to expand the scope of investigation, so what is the situation in Suzhou, what is the situation in Yunzhou, it is unknown now, and whether Xianrong has sent reinforcements is not known. The limited intelligence has always been a headache for Yanbei, and it is said that the war is fought by intelligence, and without an advanced intelligence network, the army is like a blind man who has lost his eyes, and will always be passive, and the generals cannot accurately use troops.

"It seems that Childe knows something...... Luo Feng's eyes are very sharp, and when he saw the smile flashing on Chang Dan's face, he guessed that he must know something.

"Luo Fushuai is still as discerning as ever, and nothing can escape your eyes. That's right, I recently received news from Wuwei County that Tangen asked for reinforcements from the Xianrong Wang's tent, and transferred the Yunzhou garrison, a total of 60,000 troops, all of which are already on the way. Moreover, it seems that he also contacted Lord Budu of the South Horde, as for what to do, then I don't know. Chang Dan smiled, and as he spoke, his face darkened again.

"As expected!" Yan Beifeng's heart tightened, it seems that he can't delay for a moment, he must take Wuwei County before the reinforcements arrive, otherwise, there will be no chance, once Tangen waits for the reinforcements to hold on, wait until the autumn harvest, the grain and grass are sufficient, the troops are abundant, and it will be troublesome to attack in a big way, this is not the most fatal, if the six edicts and Tubo react, seize the opportunity...... The consequences are unimaginable.

"There's no time to wait!" Luo Feng couldn't help but be worried.

"In this way, as soon as the marshal arrives tomorrow, we will immediately discuss the army, and then raise the army as fast as possible!" Yan Beifeng looked at the two of them in order to get their consent.

Luo Feng looked at Chang Dan again, Chang Dan was stunned for a moment, and then reacted.

"I have no opinion, anyway, there is Yan Sima in the matter of the war, I can rest assured, Xiping, you can rest assured, although I Chang Dan does not know much about soldiers, it is still no problem to defend a city. It's up to Yan Sima to bring the power of a big victory, and then break Xianrong! Chang Dan solemnly promised the two. On the front line, after seeing Yan Beifeng's strength, Chang Dan sincerely admired Yan Beifeng, from a little-known wanderer in the rivers and lakes, to Sima of the Luoyang Kongshan Army, and then to become famous in World War I, what kind of process is this, and what has he experienced? Chang Dan was very curious about how a young boy could become the Sima who can command the whole army today.

"Then borrow the son's auspicious words, hahaha!" Yan Beifeng laughed heartily, although he didn't like Chang Long very much, but he still had a good impression of Chang Dan, maybe because of his similar age.

"By the way, how about our army's food and grass?" Luo Feng asked the most important thing, which was the premise of all actions.

"Don't worry, Luo Shuai, the county guard of Jincheng Zhou has worked hard to raise a batch of food for us, and it will arrive with my father's army." Chang Dan was full of confidence, originally he was also worried about the matter of grain and grass and couldn't sleep, after all, the green and yellow season, and many people fled, raising military food is even worse, it is even more difficult, he really has no choice, so he sent Li Bi to go to Jincheng in person to find Zhou De to help, Zhou De listened, did not say a word, agreed, and then personally led people to knock on the door to raise food, and personally went to the field to organize the people to farm, after Li Bi came back, he was full of praise for Zhou De! said that Zhou De was a loyal minister in troubled times, a peaceful and virtuous minister! lived up to expectations, and Zhou De sent a letter after that, saying that when the Chang'an army arrived, it would be sent together. This relieved Chang Dan's worries, and Chang Dan jumped with joy at that time. Later, Xu was infected by Zhou De, and he also came for a few days and nights, and he worked hard.

"Zhou Junshou?" Luo Feng asked.

"That's right, Zhou De, Zhou Junshou!" Chang Dan replied.

"It turned out to be him...... After so many years, I said why there was no news of him, and he was hiding in Jincheng as a small county guard......" Luo Feng sighed with emotion.

"The marshal knows?" Yan Beifeng asked curiously.

"Yes, he was a friend of his father, during the Northern Expedition of his father in the previous dynasty, it is said that he was the one who provided logistics for the army, and the great victory of the Northern Expedition, he was also a hard worker, and my father later said to me, saying that Zhou De was a great talent in the world, such as Xiao He of Gaozu and Jiang Wan of Wolong!" When Luo Feng said it, he couldn't help but sigh a lot, when he mentioned it, it was mostly an injury, his father was gone, and everyone was old......

"Those who are good at fighting have no great feats! Zhou Jun Shouzhen is a model for my generation! Chang Dan heard of it for the first time, but he didn't expect such a past, and he couldn't help but admire Zhou De even more in his heart.

Yan Beifeng nodded to himself, thinking that when he defeated Xian Rong, he must thank this senior in person!