Travel through troubled times and escape famine with the system

At this time, the west city wall was crowded with people, and countless city defenders and civilians were working together to carry the city defense equipment.

The third prince, Wu Quanwen, stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the scene around him, and couldn't help but admire Wen Chengjie's method of mobilization in his heart.

In just less than two hours, Ye Hua led his troops to sentence several officials to corruption in the street, and then beheaded all the officials and their relatives.

After the news spread, other officials and wealthy businessmen, before Ye Hua arrived, had already brought all their servants, guards, thugs, and odd jobs to the door, waiting for the city defense army to come and recruit them.

As for the common people, after hearing that they could be exempted from land taxes, they all took the initiative to help defend the city.

It can be said that the entire Qingzhou city has now become a huge meat grinder, just waiting for the arrival of the Jin soldiers.

And this will be the last tranquility before the endless tragedy comes.

"It's a pity that you are the garrison commander of this small Qingzhou city, using both kindness and force."

Wu Quanwen sighed and then looked towards the west.

"What do you mean by the smoke in the west? Do you really think that Xu Chu and his thirty men alone can rob the Jin soldiers' food camp?"

Wen Chengjie shook his head slightly when he heard this.

"There is only one chance to attack the grain camp. If the people from Cangyun Sect succeed, the commander of the Jin army will definitely send a message to send heavy troops to protect the grain transport camp."

"If Xu Chu and his men really encounter the grain-delivering soldiers from Qingning County, they will definitely die."

Wu Quanwen looked curious when he heard this: "So, you want them to die?"

"Correct."

Wen Chengjie answered without any hesitation.

"They value martial arts over strategy, and will definitely follow my instructions and occupy Funing Posthouse."

"The guards at Funing Post were left behind by the Jin soldiers when they passed through the border. If they were attacked, they would definitely try to seek help from the Jin soldiers' camp."

"And to ensure the safety of food and fodder, the Jin army commander will send at least one battalion of soldiers to investigate. This is the bait I prepared for the Jin soldiers."

"As long as Xu Chu leads his men to disperse that battalion, the Jin soldiers will surely mobilize a large force from the camp to wipe out the enemy."

Having said this, Wen Chengjie pointed to the mountain pass in the distance that was traversed by the official road.

"The wind is blowing from the north this season. This morning I sent a team of people carrying kerosene to go through the south gate, bypass the pass, and enter the forest on the north side of the official road."

"As long as there is a large force in the Jin army camp heading to Funing Post to clear out the enemy, those people will take advantage of the wind to light a fire and set the woods on the north side of the official road on fire."

"Then the fire will take advantage of the wind and ignite all the mountains you can see now, and the official road will be completely engulfed in flames."

"Whether it was the grain transport vehicles or the troops sent out by the Jin soldiers to clear out the enemy, they would never be able to return to the Jin soldiers' camp before the wildfire passed."

Wu Quanwen frowned and looked at the mountains and forests where heaven and earth met.

"Xu Chu and the others can't come back either."

Wen Chengjie did not give a direct answer: "According to my prediction, the Jin soldiers will send at least three battalions of troops to encircle and suppress them. Of course, if Xu Chu and his men kill more efficiently, the Jin soldiers may send out a detachment."

Wu Quanwen turned to look at Wen Chengjie: "It's true that kindness is not good for commanding an army. You are so cruel."

"Giving up thirty people can result in one thousand casualties, and three to eight thousand people will not be able to participate in the siege. This deal is a win-win," Wen Chengjie said seriously.

"Do you really think that Xu Chu and his thirty men can defeat a thousand Jin soldiers?" Wu Quanwen asked.

Wen Chengjie chuckled when he heard this: "On flat ground, Xu Chu and his men would surely die, but the official road near Funing Posthouse is very narrow, and the Jin soldiers have no way to deploy their troops. In addition, the surrounding mountains and forests are covered with grass and trees, so Xu Chu and his men will definitely win."

Hearing this, Wu Quanwen reached out and touched the city wall.

"It's a pity that such a beautiful forest was burned down by a fire. I don't know how many miles it will spread and how long it will burn for."

Wen Chengjie nodded slightly to Wu Quanwen and said, "Your Highness, even if the forest is destroyed, it will only take one winter, and there will be new green next year."

"What's important is that those places are still named Wu!"

Wu Quanwen raised the corner of his mouth when he heard this, and reached out to put a small piece of bamboo tube into Wen Chengjie's hand.

"Defend this city, and I will ensure that you have a place in the western border of Wu State."

Wu Quanwen left, and Wen Chengjie reached out and opened the bamboo tube in his hand.

It will surely come if it is not yet right.

There were only four simple words on the paper in the bamboo tube, but they made Wen Chengjie feel refreshed.

The information that Wu Quanwen could bring out at this time could only point to one thing.

The time for the Yanzhou army to arrive!

It is now noon, and it will be noon, which is only three hours away.

Even if the Jin soldiers attack the city now, we can afford a three-hour war of attrition.

Thinking of this, Wen Chengjie turned his head and looked at the busy figures on the city wall.

The number of people defending the city should now have exceeded 30,000, which should be enough.

After taking over this city, he would become the third prince's disciple.

The third prince will use this achievement to stabilize his position.

The Jin soldiers' advance will be completely stopped west of Qingzhou City, and Qingzhou City, the city that has been run by the Wen family for two generations, will become the base camp for the Wu State's counterattack.

Even the prefect Wen Xiuyuan would have the opportunity to be promoted several levels and transferred to Wudu to serve as an official after the war.

The only ones who suffer are the civilians and soldiers who died in the war.

A trace of pity flashed across Wen Chengjie's eyes, but it was immediately replaced by indifference.

The king doesn't care.

I am just a garrison commander of a city. It is useless to care about me.

My duty is only to defend the city. Only by letting some people die can more people be saved.

Compassion is of no help in war.

Thinking of this, Wen Chengjie threw the note into the brazier next to him.

"Commander!"

"Here!" A soldier quickly ran forward and answered.

"Notice to the whole city that the Yanzhou Army will arrive before sunset. As long as you defend the city until the Yanzhou Army arrives, I will fulfill all my previous promises."

"Yes!"

When the soldier heard that reinforcements were coming, his face turned red with excitement, and then he turned and ran away shouting loudly.

I reported an extra hour and a half.

The Yanzhou army is on the way, and even if they encounter any accident, they should be able to arrive before dark.

I just hope that the Jin soldiers’ reaction would be a little slower.

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Every moment.

The Jin soldiers’ camp was surrounded on the east side, at the gate of the Shanjiang Road military camp.

Lu You was extending his hand to the gatekeeper, making the 21st century's internationally accepted greeting gesture.

"Is the instruction correct?"

At this time, Lu Yi had secretly used a Juneday facial mask, transforming his appearance into a man who looked 70% like himself.

The soldier held Lu You's badge and looked Lu You and the other two up and down. Finally, he looked puzzled.

"The commands are correct, but why do I seem to have never seen you before?"

"What are you talking about? Have you met everyone in the entire barracks?" Lu You said as a matter of course, then took out a five-spice pancake from his pocket and started to take a big bite.

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The guard wanted to ask more, but suddenly he smelled the unique aroma of the five-spice cake and couldn't help swallowing.

"Brother...what are you eating?"