The Prodigal Son of the Empire

To really know someone, you don't need too much communication, just a few words.

Wang Kang knew that since Chen Tang dared to say such a thing, it would be a real hard battle tomorrow.

Just an appetizer today.

Then Wang Kang went to inspect the city wall. After the battle was over, both sides were cleaning the battlefield.

The Vietnamese soldiers dragged away their dead soldiers one by one, leaving bloodstains all over the ground.

The defenders of Feng'an City are not that big, after all, they are the defenders of the city, backed by the city wall.

Of course there will still be casualties, this is inevitable.

After walking down the city wall, it was busy below, some were busy replenishing military supplies, and some were busy treating the wounded.

At this time, an old man came over with a basket of grass, but was blocked outside, and some disputes arose.

"Old man, this is an important military base, so you should stop making trouble."

"Add to the chaos?"

The old man smiled and said: "I didn't come to cause trouble, I came to deliver medicine. You and the city guard will defend the city against the enemy, and we common people should also contribute, right?"

"Old man, we appreciate your kindness, but you have such a basket of grass? What kind of medicine is this?"

"This is medicine. I was injured once when I hit a tree, cut my skin, and bled profusely. There was this kind of grass by my side. I..."

"Then do you know what kind of grass it is?"

"I don't know, but it does wonders,"

"Okay, okay."

The soldier said impatiently: "You leave quickly."

"Hey... I said you..."

Hearing the movement, Wang Kang came over and asked, "What's wrong?"

The soldier explained: "Master City Guard, this old man took a basket of grass and said that it can stop bleeding and heal wounds. Isn't this just nonsense?"

Wang Kang picked up a plant and looked at it carefully. The grass is a kind of fern, with brown stems and green leaves, which are divided into clumps.

"Is this Selaginella?"

Wang Kang's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Old man, how much of this grass do you have?"

"No, I picked this basket back. It was picked on the cliff of the back mountain."

"Sir, this..."

The soldier noticed something was wrong, and asked, "Could it be that this herb really has the effect of stopping bleeding and healing wounds?"

"Yes."

Wang Kang said: "This grass is called Selaginella, and it is also commonly known as Dabushi. It has a strong ability to survive. If you mash it or squeeze its juice and apply it to the exposed wound, it can quickly stop bleeding and disinfect."

The old man said happily: "Master City Guard, you are really knowledgeable, it really has this effect."

"You have solved the urgent need."

Wang Kang immediately arranged for the dagger to find out where the old man picked grass, and took the dark guards out of the city to pick grass.

The medical conditions at this time were too underdeveloped, especially in such a large-scale battle, many wounded soldiers were simply bandaged.

Many died because of it.

But this selaginella has the effect of healing and stopping bleeding.

After explaining the details to the doctor, he immediately applied it to a wounded soldier, and the bleeding was stopped very quickly.

"It works, it really works."

Everyone was pleasantly surprised.

"I have arranged for people to pick the plants, and then they will all be smashed and the juice will be kept for later use."

"Yes!"

The medical officer responded.

After Wang Kang left, everyone was talking about it, and they all lamented Wang Kang's erudition.

After one matter is dealt with, quickly go to arrange the next one.

Today's attack by the Vietnamese army is just a small test, and tomorrow will be the real decisive battle.

Chen Tang is definitely not a procrastination person.

The most critical problem is the lack of troops.

According to the current distribution of troops on the four walls of Feng'an City, only more than 2000 people can be placed on each side.

The Vietnamese army can completely mobilize nearly [-] people to attack all sides at the same time.

It consumes energy to death!

In a large house, the atmosphere is dignified.

After the war ended, Wang Kang summoned everyone to conduct military discussions. As the city lord, Fang Qingxue also participated.

She said: "I received news from Zhang Beicheng that there are [-] Vietnamese troops going there, so it is impossible for them to reinforce."

"Don't think about reinforcements from other places."

Wang Kang said in a deep voice: "We can only rely on ourselves and persevere until the imperial court's reinforcements arrive."

"But we have too few troops."

"I have issued a wartime conscription order, and there have been quite a few responses, almost 2000."

"These recruits will be sent to the west city wall as reserves!"

Wang Kang said in a deep voice: "Tomorrow the Vietnamese army will attack, and the west city wall is where the city gate is, so it must be the main direction of attack."

He looked around the crowd and continued: "It's not just us who are in a hurry, the Vietnamese army is even more anxious than us. They don't have much food and grass, and they have to guard against the arrival of reinforcements. They will definitely take down Feng'an quickly!"

"I predict that tomorrow, they will invest at least half of their troops, and this wave must be blocked!"