On the urban area of Lu County, densely packed people in ragged clothes carried stones one by one hand and shoulders to strengthen the city wall.

Similarly, Yu Meng, who was a fine worker, was also arrested as one of the strong men.

Although the weather is not very hot after the autumn harvest, almost everyone in the city is sweating profusely.

On the street, which was once quite spacious, the pedestrians who came and went were long gone.

Instead, there were teams of soldiers who commanded the people to do hard labor.

"The movements are all sharp! If you don't want the city to be killed, just work honestly! ”

A man of great appearance, holding a whip that was already rough and rough, did not forget to shake it twice as he spoke.

Those who were dirty, hearing the somewhat shrill whistling, couldn't help but bow their bodies.

However, in fact, there is no need for such a long time to threaten.

The people of Lu County, who were accustomed to a comfortable life, were also frightened one by one after learning that the Chu people would really call.

Some even took the initiative to run out to help strengthen the city wall.

"Brother Wen, look, the people's hearts are available!" Above the city, Tian Ye, a general who had accepted a bribe from Yu Meng, said to a young man with some smugness at this time.

The young man smiled, neither agreeing nor refuting.

"I heard that the Chu people only came to attack a total of 40,000 people this time. Now I have 20,000 people in my hands, plus these people, guarding Xia Lu County, it is not a big problem. Ignoring the young man, Tian Ye continued.

"Since the Chu people have already come, they will not return in vain. Brother, let's be more careful. Tian Wen reminded casually.

"Got it." Tian Ye nodded, as for whether he listened to Tian Wen's words or not, it was another matter.

"Brother Wen, you are a prime minister, if this one defeats ......"

"Brother rest assured, as long as you can guard Xia Lu County, my brother doesn't talk about the first merit, and there is no problem with the second merit."

After receiving Tian Wen's affirmative answer, Tian Ye was obviously a lot happier.

"Then thank you Brother Wen! Walk! There are still some treasured good wines in my house, and today I will take care of you for Brother Wen! ”

After Tian Ye finished speaking, he wanted to pull Tian Wen away.

Tian Wen frowned lightly, to be honest, he didn't like to drink. However, this man was his cousin. It's not good to save his face.

However, just as Tian Wen was thinking about how to deal with it, a scout on a fast horse ran into the city from outside the city.

"General! The army of Chu had reached eighty miles outside the city. I guess I'll be outside the city tomorrow! ”

The scout's voice was a little nervous, after all, the pressure on him from the 40,000 Chu army was really not small.

"Haha! Well done. Ben will definitely let them have no return! ”

Compared with Tian Ye, who was very excited, Tian Wen's eyes showed a look of disappointment.

"It's so step-by-step, it doesn't seem like there's much to do with me......"

Although Tian Wen was calm on the surface, he was a little disappointed in his heart.

Tian's family can be regarded as a big surname in Qi State.

And Tian Wen's family is also from the Qi royal family during the Warring States Period. After hundreds of years of ups and downs, although it is no longer as good as it was at the beginning, it is still a big family.

Especially after experiencing Qin Shi Huang and the turmoil at the end of Qin, how many families have been annihilated in it.

Tian Wennai is the eldest son in the family, and he worked hard to worship Qi Xiang's door. With his outstanding talent, he was quickly appreciated by Qi Xiang.

However, this court does not belong to young people.

Especially Emperor Qi's body, the situation is getting worse, and the entire court is lifeless.

And the consequence of this is that they are such cutting-edge, and they will never come out.

This time, the Chu army pressed the border, which seemed to be critical, but in fact, everything was in the hands of Qi Xiang Kuaimu.

The purpose of his coming here is just to gild it.

As Kuai Mu said, if he could be born earlier, even if it was ten years, then the future Qi country would definitely be his world.

However, he is too young now. Even if he is talented and has the support of Kuai Mu, it is not enough to calm people's hearts.

Kuaimu is old and may leave at any time. Then he will not have a bright future in the future.

"Make sure you take advantage of this opportunity! If not, I'll make it myself! ”

Tian Wen regained his mentality, and his eyes, which were originally a little dim, returned to calm.

The news of the Chu army's attack soon spread.

The people, who were still a little tired, worked hard again, and tried their best to build the city wall a little stronger, and dig the moat deeper.

However, just after everyone was tired for a day, they suddenly learned that the army of Chu State turned another corner fifty miles away from Lu County, and after leaving 10,000 people, it headed south.

After learning the news, the Baixin people were naturally rejoicing, and there was no need to fight, which meant that they did not have to die.

But for the field, it is unacceptable.

In the conference hall, Tian Ye looked a little uneasy and asked Tian Wen: "Brother Wen, the southern counties have only a thousand soldiers, and there are only five thousand. With such a force, I'm afraid it won't be able to stop the Chu army for a day, how can this be good? ”

With Tian Ye's question, in the conference hall, nearly twenty generals, large and small, all gathered their eyes on Tian Wen's body.

"Brother, don't worry, before I came, the teacher had already instructed me that the Chu army was short of food. Their purpose must have been for the sake of food and grass. And our purpose is to keep the grain in the Qi country at any cost. Even ashes! ”

Tian Wen's words were not salty or light, so that everyone present was speechless.

Xue County can also be regarded as a rich land, with a lot of fertile land.

The autumn grain has just been harvested, and there must be millions of stones in several counties. It's impossible to transport it away, is it possible that the CD will be burned?

"No way!" When Tian Ye heard this, he immediately shook his head.

Millions of stones of grain have been burned, not to mention winter, it is estimated that there will be no more grain for the coming year.

Although he doesn't feel sorry for the lives of those mud-legged people, but this order, it's okay to win, not to win, this winter, if tens of thousands of people die, it will be enough for some idle and idle Confucians in the court to criticize and write.

"However, this is the easiest way, if you don't do this, I'm afraid you will have to fight the Chu army head-on." Tian Wen said with some concern.

The chamber fell silent again.

With the prestige of the Chu army now, they, the generals of the Qi State, really don't want to face each other head-on.

After a long time, it seems that someone can't hold back the anxiety in his heart, and finally stands up.

"General, there are 20,000 soldiers in my city now, if 15,000 people are divided to fight the 10,000 Chu army, and if you are caught off guard, you will definitely be able to win in one battle!"

This proposal is very risky, after all, fifteen thousand against ten thousand, in fact, it does not have much advantage. Once it fails, maybe Lu County will be lost.

"Brother?" Tian Wen glanced at the field at the right time and asked.

Tian Ye was also very hesitant, he would have wanted to make a contribution to anyone, but he was even more indecisive than everyone else. In other words, it's talent, not ambition.

"General, you can't miss this opportunity!" Someone below couldn't hold it back, stood up, and shouted.

"It's done!" Tian Ye slapped the table hard and roared.