The fully loaded grain truck returned to the boundary, but it failed to change the crisis.
There are only ten days of food and grass in several military forts, and there is nothing extra. Four thousand officers and soldiers have ten days of food, and ordinary people can eat it for thirty days if they save some food. Converting it to daily calculations, Wei Yuan has been busy all day
, which is equivalent to robbing the entire realm of food for one day.
A lot of ordnance and armor were looted, and they were valuable, but now they cannot be eaten.
The largest granary in Ningxi County at the moment is still in Quliu Town, which stands next to the governor's mansion and next to the military camp. Originally, Wei Yuan's plan was to directly raid Quliu Town, but after thinking deeply, he felt that the involvement was too wide. So Wei Yuan hesitated.
On this occasion, more than 10,000 reinforcements arrived in Quliu Town.
According to the news from Xu Jingfeng, the tens of thousands of newly arrived troops are all frontier troops transferred from the north, and they are elites in hundreds of battles. The leading general's surname is Xu, and he is from the direct lineage of the Xu family. He must have strength and background, so
Placing an army in Ningxi has a very obvious deterrent effect.
So Wei Yuan turned to the east, first dismantling the blockade network that Yuan Qingyan had worked so hard to build, and then seeing how he responded.
After receiving the battle report, Yuan Qingyan was immediately shocked and angry. He did not expect that Wei Yuan would actually dare to attack the army. Isn't this a rebellion?
As for being so angry that he dropped a glass, three points is true, and seven points is staged. In the past, many political opponents mistakenly thought that Yuan Qingyan was hot-tempered and easy to deal with, so they began to look down upon him and tried every means to anger him. In the end, they fell into the trap unknowingly.
fell into his trap.
At this time, Yuan Qingyan was already thinking about how to present the letter and how to word it to make King Jin angry. It would be best to send troops at all costs to directly deal with Qing Ming, a thorn in his side.
If Wei Yuan can be forced to transfer the realm master, then Yuan Qingyan is naturally the best candidate to take over.
But at this moment, Xu Jingfeng, the clown, is still jumping around.
After the servants cleaned up the broken teacups on the ground, Yuan Qingyan looked at General Xu and said, "Xu Jingfeng despises his own rank and acts rashly. Please ask General Xu to take action to capture this man."
General Xu said: "I won't go."
Yuan Qingyan raised his eyebrows and said coldly: "I didn't hear clearly what the general just said!"
General Xu raised his voice and said again: "I won't go!"
Yuan Qingyan was so angry that he sneered and said, "You are openly disobeying me!"
General Xu pointed to his head: "My superior is Admiral Yue, and I only accept military orders from Admiral Yue. You, a county guard, can't control me. Even if you can control me, what do you think of this kind of order that makes me die?
Will I accept it?"
Yuan Qingyan looked stern and asked: "Why did the general say this?"
"The Xu family in Ningxi has been here for hundreds of years, and those big houses have always been where they branched off. The Xu family is also a famous family, and it has been in business for hundreds of years. You let me, a Daoji later, go in and get people
"Master Yuan, I advise you not to go in. In a place like this old house where families are separated, a Dharma minister may not be able to control the situation."
Then General Xu sneered again, pointed at the general sitting opposite, and said: "Besides, your dog is sitting opposite me. This kind of thing that offends the Xu family is suitable for him to do. Otherwise, why would you raise him?"
The general's face was green and white, and he said: "General Xu, I have not offended you."
General Xu sneered and said, "I don't care if you offend me or not. I just don't like you right now. What's wrong with you?"
The general turned aside and could only avoid looking at him.
At this time, hurried footsteps were heard outside the hall, and a sergeant rushed in to deliver an official document. Such sergeants all had Taoist cultivation, and they were all affiliated with the city and specialized in delivering important documents.
Yuan Qingyan opened the official document, read it carefully, and said: "This is an official document jointly issued by Chen Fu and Admiral Yue. The two adults were very angry about the attack on the military camp by the horse bandits. They ordered us to rebuild the military fortress and set up the military base within a time limit.
The horse bandit Zhan Tian Gang was arrested and brought to justice. General Xu, the official document states that I can mobilize the county's troops on this matter, do you want to take a look?"
General Xu took the official document and read it carefully, snorted, handed it back to Yuan Qingyan, and said: "I only care about the errands related to the military fortress and the horse bandits. The Xu family's old house has nothing to do with me. Whoever wants to offend the Xu family can do it, anyway.
I’m not going.”
Yuan Qingyan's smile froze as soon as it appeared, and then she barely suppressed her anger and said, "Then I'll trouble General Xu to take over a few military fortresses to the east."
"Don't worry, with me here, the whole battalion will not be stripped naked again."
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Anzhao County, Dingbiancheng.
At this time, Dingbian City was quite lively, with tents lined up one after another, and buildings of all sizes rising from the ground. Choosing this place to set up the city was something that the big shots in the DPRK had carefully considered, as it would be a good place to guard the four strategic points.
At this time, there were not as many civilians as there were soldiers in the city. There were more than 100,000 troops stationed in the entire city, and there were more than 30,000 wounded soldiers. A large cemetery was opened outside the city, and there were still 20,000 corpses of the war dead that needed to be buried.
More than a dozen figures flew over the city and landed in front of the guarding gate. The soldiers guarding the gate quickly saluted when they saw the visitor and called him General Yue.
The leader was none other than Yue Jinshan. He waved his followers to wait in the side hall, and he took two of his followers into the study in the backyard of the governor's mansion. In the study, Chen Dao was reviewing official documents. When he saw Yue Jinshan come in, he stood up and asked, "What about the war?"
Is it going well?"
Yue Jinshan said: "The Wu clan retreated temporarily. But in fact we didn't win, we just tied. The Wu clan led the troops this time very well. They never made any mistakes. Instead, they almost ambush me."
.”
Chen Dao said with a smile: "You always say you were almost ambushed, but you have never actually been ambushed."
"Where is the eunuch named Zhao? Is he gone?"
Chen Dao said hurriedly: "Be careful what you say!" Then he glanced at the two followers.
Yue Jinshan said nonchalantly: "They have followed me through life and death and are worthy of trust... Forget it, you two will stay outside for now. I want to discuss the secret with Mr. Chen." After the entourage left, Chen Dao spread out.
A map said: "There is a troublesome thing now. Wei Yuan almost uprooted the first line of military bases on the east side of the boundary. He is really brave."
Yue Jinshan said: "He didn't hurt the lives of the officers and soldiers, he just robbed property and food. He was quite measured."
Chen Dao said meaningfully: "This person is unruly and has the backing of a large sect. If the sects of the aristocratic family are not on our side this time, I am afraid that he will be in trouble again."
"What are you going to do?"
Chen Daoxuan said: "Although Yuan Qingyan is annoying, he has good vision and skills. This move of sealing grains hits the opponent's vital points, otherwise they would not attack the military base and rob the grains."
If the Wu clan is not an invader, this alone is enough to condemn him to death. Even in the Taichu Palace, they can only choose between retaining land or retaining people."
Yue Jinshan frowned and said: "You... that Yuan Qingyan is not a good guy. During the bloody battle between me and the Wu clan, I didn't see that guy sending any soldiers to help. He has many ways to recruit his own people!"
Chen Dao smiled and said: "I know you want to say that none of us are good people. But think about it, if the Wu clan retreats in the future, what will happen to this place? You don't want a lawless land to appear in your jurisdiction, right?"
"Wouldn't it be better to follow the usual routine?"
Chen Dao said softly: "According to convention, this land is not necessarily ours."
Yue Jinshan frowned.
"So I think the grain sealing strategy is a good one and should continue to be used. You send some veterans of hundreds of battles to hide in the military base and wait for him to attack. As long as I get a solid handle on him, I won't have any worries.
He won’t give in!”
Yue Jinshan said: "What if he doesn't come?"
Chen Dao smiled slightly and said: "He had to come. I have received definite news that there is only a few days' worth of food in the realm. There is no loose food within a few hundred miles around Qingming, only military rations in the camp. He
If you don't come, you will have to watch hundreds of thousands of people starve to death. So I think that in two to three days as soon as possible, or in five days as slowly as possible, the Zhantian Gang will definitely come out in full force. It will definitely be a tough battle by then. It depends on you, General Yue.
That’s it.”
Yue Jinshan said calmly: "If he really dares to attack the camp, then I will make sure he never comes back."
Chen Dao nodded and said: "It's best if you can capture him alive. If you capture this person, you won't have to worry about Taichu Palace not bowing its head."
This article, with just a few words, laid a dragnet for Wei Yuan.
At this time, in the vast witchland, there were several horses riding through the mountains and forests, heading east. Wei Yuan only brought King Xu Yi with him on this trip. The three of them had profound cultivation, and used Tao power to bless their horses, so they could climb mountains and ridges as if they were walking on flat ground.
"Boundary Lord, what are we going to do?" Xu Yi asked curiously.
Wei Yuan said: "I'm going to meet an old friend and collect food on the way."
"Isn't there food in the military fortress?"
Wei Yuan said: "Yuan Qingyan is not stupid. He didn't put much food in it. In fact, he wanted to lure us to fight. But he didn't expect that we would sweep five of his military bases in one go. When the matter got so big, it turned out that
It seems that he is incompetent. Now I guess he is busy rebuilding the fortress and has prepared a surprise for us inside. Unless we pull out all the Daoji elites in the realm, we may not be able to take advantage of the surprise."
"The Boundary Master is really powerful. He anticipates the enemy's attack first. He is much more powerful than that county guard!"
Looking at Xu Yi's adoring little face, Wei Yuan shook his head secretly. If it weren't for the fact that the green energy from Xu Yi was always so faint, Wei Yuan would have almost believed it. In contrast, although Wang Yu was taciturn, the green energy he contributed was immediately apparent.
A drop of great luck is about to be gathered.
The three of them hurried on with all their strength, crossing more than a thousand miles in half a day and arriving at the county seat of Bianning County.
Compared with Quliu Town, the county town of Bianning County is much more prosperous. There were originally 20,000 people in this city. After it was officially designated as a county town, there were a number of officials, big and small, guards, and entourage.
Thousands of people moved in, and many scattered people from around the area also moved in.
It was almost dusk, and a group of soldiers escorted an official sedan to a newly built house and got off the sedan in the front yard.
A slightly fat official with a good appearance walked out of the sedan. As soon as he got off the sedan, the steward came up to him and said: "Master, there are three people who say they are your old friends. I have asked them to wait in the study.
Already."
The officer's face darkened and he said coldly: "These days, there are not a hundred but eighty old friends who have come to see me. If they all come in, can I still sleep?"
The housekeeper hurriedly said: "How can I be such a ignorant person? But these people are really different."
As he said this, the butler presented something, which was a heavy piece of immortal silver. The official could tell at a glance that it was at least fifty taels!
With a flick of the sleeves of the official robe, the fairy silver was gone. This flick of the clouds was light and the breeze was gentle, without any smoke or smoke. It can be said that it has twenty years of skill at least.
With a smile on his face, the official said repeatedly: "An old friend is here to visit. How can I keep you waiting? Take me to see you quickly! Also, tell the kitchen to prepare delicious dishes. I will get drunk today!"
The housekeeper led the official to the study. When he saw several people in the room, the official's body froze instantly.
Wei Yuan stood up, saluted, and said with a smile: "Master Sun, long time no see."
Chapter completed!