Since the beginning of the war, local officials have abandoned the city and left, but Wu Taishou has been able to advance and retreat together with the people, and his heart is commendable.

Hearing this, the Taishou Hao Ran waved his hand and sighed: "Wu Moukong has a lonely heart, if it weren't for His Royal Highness King Ning arriving in time today, I'm afraid this Chuzhou would not be able to hold it." ”

He sighed, and at the same time led the way first, leading the soldiers to the Taishou Mansion. As for the 100,000 troops, they set up camp nearby.

After arriving at the Taishou Mansion, it was almost the middle of the night. Everyone didn't care about eating and resting, so they discussed the current war in the study of the Taishou Mansion.

Feng Qizhi originally wanted Xie Yan to rest at night, but the latter insisted on accompanying him, so he became the only woman in the study.

During these days, she was in the same place with all the soldiers, and the marching camp never dragged behind, because the soldiers present had already changed from the initial rejection to the current acceptance.

Now seeing that she is also there, no one has expressed any objections.

The Taishou of Chuzhou gave a salute and introduced the situation here. The reason why Chuzhou has held out for so long is because of the river outside the city gate. But these days, the weather is getting colder, and the river is now able to accommodate pedestrians after it freezes. As a result, Chuzhou was no longer defensive, and all of them were exposed

Under the noses of enemy troops.

If Shangguan Hanxiao's army hadn't arrived in time tonight, Chuzhou would have been in danger.

However, even if they are driven away now, Chuzhou is still facing another biggest crisis, that is, food. Chuzhou is short of food, and it has always been short. In the past, they were all purchased in Lincheng, but now that the war has broken out, after Chuzhou is closed, there is no longer a source of food. The price of food in the city is extremely high, and the people will inevitably not be able to support it in the long run

Target.

Now if you want to solve the crisis of Chuzhou, you must recover the looted Yaocheng.

"What is the strength of the opponent?"

Hearing Shangguan Hanxiao's inquiry, Chuzhou Taishou thought for a while and replied: "According to the report of the spies, the number of troops is about 200,000. But today it was the vanguard army that came to attack, only 10,000 men. ”

But those 10,000 people almost broke the defense of Chuzhou. The soldiers of the Great Food Country are known for their courage and good fighting, and they are immediately in the world, and they are even more fierce.

Shangguan Hanxiao had fought with them before, so he naturally knew that the combat power of these people was terrifying. He frowned slightly, and asked again, "Do you know who the other party's general is?" ”

"The vanguard officer is General Tiger, and the main general hasn't heard about it yet, but looking at the way the march is arranged, it looks like Jiang Zijie's style."

Hearing the name Jiang Zijie, Shangguan Hanxiao's face sank instantly, and most of the soldiers present changed their faces.

Seeing this, Xie Yanwan was stunned for a moment, and asked softly, "Who is Jiang Zijie?" ”

Hearing this, Feng Qizhi rubbed the wrench on the thumb of his right hand and said lightly: "The first fierce general of the Great Food Country, brave and good at fighting, but cruel. In the battle with the Great Food Country last year, King Ning used a discordant tactic to cause Jiang Zijie to be imprisoned, and then he won. ”

Unexpectedly, after this Wang Qingcang controlled the big food, he would reactivate Jiang Zijie.

Although Feng Qizhi didn't elaborate, seeing the expressions on these people's faces, Xie Yanwan also vaguely guessed that I am afraid that this method is cruel and extraordinary.

The next moment, I saw Feng Qizhi stand up and said, "You guys are discussing, and when there is a result, let this seat know." ”

Seeing that he was leaving, the soldiers present suddenly stood up, and Shangguan Hanxiao also said with Hao Ran's voice: "Uncle Huang has worked hard all the way, and he should rest well." ”

Hearing this, Feng Qi was noncommittal, and left with Xie Yanwan.

After they left, the Taishou of Chuzhou was a little dissatisfied, and said softly: "Lord Wang, this ...... Why did you follow? "You know, this famous Chitose Lord doesn't have a good reputation.

Shangguan Hanxiao waved his hand slightly, obviously unwilling to mention this matter, but said, "Let's continue to discuss." ”

The candle in the study was not extinguished all night, and after Feng Qizhi left with Xie Yanwan, he did not go to rest, but went to the street.

Chuzhou is divided into two cities, the inner city is the place where the Taishou Mansion and the people live. As for the outer city, from the beginning of the war, soldiers were stationed here to guard against the possibility of enemy troops attacking the city at any time.

It was a winter day, full of stars and a cold moonlight.

Soldiers in armor patrolled the streets, and everyone's faces were grim.

Xie Yanwan followed Feng Qizhi all the way forward, and only stopped when he came to a camp.

It was a makeshift tent with candles lit inside, and people could be seen longing.

The moment the tent was opened, Xie Yanwan's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said in surprise: "Chen Bing? "Except for Chen Jia and Chen B, the rest of the Chen Zi Branch is all here. In addition to the familiar faces that I see every day, there are also some unfamiliar young faces, although Xie Yanwan doesn't recognize them, she can feel them

Familiar breath.

That's murderous.

Seeing Feng Qizhi and the two, everyone saluted one after another, and said in unison: "See the master, see the master!" ”

Xie Yanwan was taken aback by the momentum of these people, and sneered: "Get up." ”

Feng Qizhi took her hand and sat on the main seat, raised his hand, and asked, "How is the inquiry?" Chen Bing was the leader of these people, and immediately replied respectfully: "Back to the master, my subordinates have already found out." The commander of the enemy army is Jiang Zijie, the left and right forwards are Xue Lang and Liu Yue, and the vanguard officer is General Hu. This time, the Great Food Country led the army three

100,000 people, the soldiers attacked Western Chu in three ways, and the main force of the Great Food State was stationed outside Chuzhou, with a total of 200,000 horses, led by Jiang Zijie. ”

Seeing that he explained the affairs of the Great Food Country in detail one by one, Xie Yanwan's eyes suddenly widened, and he said in surprise: "Ah Zhi, what's going on?" ”

Feng Qi hooked the corners of his lips and didn't explain much, but said lightly: "Know yourself and know your opponent, and you will not be defeated in a hundred battles." "Since he dares to come, he will be very sure. These young faces in front of him, except for the Chenzi people he originally led, the rest were all people he had taken in from the Holy Clothes Sect. In the four parts of the sun, moon and stars, the main killer spies on intelligence

There are a lot of people, and these people are on the battlefield, which is where their housekeeping skills can be best played.

On the table in front of Feng Qizhi is a large map, on which the mountains and rivers are particularly fine, and there is a sand table layout next to it, which can be practiced at any time.

They were discussing the trend of the war and the possible future situation here, while Xie Yanwan watched with relish.

But later, she didn't resist the sleepiness after all, and fell asleep on her stomach.

Feng Qizhi inadvertently looked back and saw her sleeping peacefully, and Chen Bing and the others also quieted down, for fear of disturbing Xie Yanwan's sleep.

These days of marching, even if Xie Yanwan didn't say anything, but how could he not be tired after enduring the hardships that men had to endure a little hard?

Feng Qizhi felt a slight pain in his heart, walked over and carefully held her in his arms, walked to the soft couch behind the screen, and put her on it.

Xie Yanwan felt in a daze that she was being picked up, her eyes opened a slit slightly, and after seeing that it was Feng Qizhi, she fell asleep again.

Seeing this, Feng Qizhi gently touched her face, and after covering her with the bedding, she walked out again. This night, the tent was brightly lit, and it was not until the sound of chickens outside faintly came that Feng Qizhi finally made a final decision, and said in a deep voice: "It's decided, from today onwards, you will disperse and go to all parts of the army." As for Chen Bingchen and Ding

What does this seat want you to do, can it be done? ”

Hearing this, the two said in unison: "Don't worry, master, your subordinates swear not to disgrace their lives!" ”

"Okay."

Feng Qizhi nodded, and saw that the group of people quickly evacuated after saluting.

In a short time, the huge tent was no longer inhabited, and it was as quiet as if no one had ever come.

Feng Qi sat in his position, his fingers rhythmically tapping on the table, looking at the drowsy night outside, and sneered in a low voice: "Since this seat is here, wouldn't it be a pity if you didn't take something with you?" ”

……

When Xie Yan woke up at night, he saw that the sky was already bright.

She stretched, and suddenly froze in place. He slept on a soft couch under him, and the surroundings were extremely unfamiliar. As far as the eye can see, there is nothing but a bed and a screen.

When she got out of bed and went out, she realized that this was the same tent she had been in last night. Xie Yanwan frowned and thought about it for a long time, but she couldn't remember how she fell asleep last night.

On the contrary, it was Feng Qizhi, and after seeing her come out, he hooked his lips and said, "Awake?" Let's go. ”

Feng Qi was the only one in this huge tent, and there was no trace of the others. Xie Yanwan was slightly stunned, and subconsciously asked, "What about Chen Bing?" ”

If it weren't for the fact that there were still a few cups of leftover tea in this tent, she would have suspected that it was Nan Ke's dream last night.

Hearing this, Feng Qizhi smiled faintly, held her hand, and said, "Let's go, we should also go." ”

Xie Yanwan just woke up, his mind was blank for a while, and he subconsciously asked, "Where to go?" ”

"Taishoufu."

Feng Qizhi said as he took her hand and walked out.

When he came out last night, because it was night, Xie Yanwan didn't see the things around him clearly. But now that she looked at it in the daytime, she really felt what the war had made the city look like. The cold north wind swept through the streets, and as far as the eye could see, it was all depressed. The outer city was full of officers and soldiers and tents erected everywhere, and the inner city was not much better, except for the people who were in a hurry

or the pauper leaning against the corner.

During these days, Chuzhou was besieged, and the first to suffer were the poor people who barely had enough food and clothing. From time to time on the streets, those yellow-skinned children stood in front of the inn, begging for a stutter. But there are no guests in those inns, and they are all stretched, so how can they give alms? can only be ruthless and expel the beggars.