bayedsolid Chapter 358: Send troops on the 3rd
Chapter 358: Send troops on the 3rd
Although it was daytime, there were not many people on the deserted streets. Occasionally, I passed by a few ragged figures and saw a group of armored soldiers, who also left in fear.
The stone pavement on the street has long been cracked and is overgrown with weeds. The walls have also peeled away, revealing a tattered interior.
There are thatched houses everywhere on both sides of the road, which look a little dilapidated. The wealthy people in the city were all robbed a few years ago.
Neither Jian Bai nor the captain spoke, they were thinking of their own plans.
It wasn't until they reached a large courtyard that everyone stopped.
The courtyard is located in the center of the city, surrounded on all sides, and is majestic. Walking along the bluestone steps, the courtyard is filled with flowers, plants and trees. It is spring, and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant under the shade of the trees.
There are houses built with blue bricks and black tiles in the courtyard. Each building has cornices and raised corners, and a gold-lettered plaque hangs on the central hall.
"General, please come inside!"
The captain made a gesture of invitation.
Jian Bai's face showed no expression, but his fists were clenched a little tighter. Stepping into the house, there are mahogany furniture and fine porcelain everywhere, and famous calligraphy and paintings are hung on the walls.
"General, please sit down. A small courtesy is not disrespectful."
The captain smiled, and the little men brought the plates one by one, and took off the red cloth covering them. Inside were all kinds of exquisite porcelain, which looked very valuable.
Although he didn't know what the new county magistrate's temper was, it was right to give him some gifts first.
Anyway, these are all collected from the people here, so it won't be a headache for him to give them all away.
This Yantian County is so big, it only occupies one Wanrong County, and there are still more than a dozen counties left. I just hope that the general and him will not be in conflict with each other and will not make things difficult for him.
Yang Ping also came, it was Jian Bai who called him. His eyes swept over these exquisite porcelains, his face full of anger, and his heart still a little worried.
This new general won't accept this, right?
Jian Bai glanced at these porcelains, his face was gloomy, and he asked:
"I accept the captain's wishes. I just don't know. As an official of the imperial court, you are ordered to protect Yantian County. Why are you unmoved when Yantian County is often looted?"
Hearing this, the smile on the captain's face froze, but he soon adjusted it back:
"General, you don't know something. There are tens of thousands of barbarians, and almost everyone has soldiers. With the few men and horses I have, I can defend the city. Once I get out, won't I be chewed to the bone? "
"General, I was worried when I saw Xia Tian being put into such a situation. I reported to the court several times in a row, asking them to send more troops over, but the court remained unmoved!"
After saying that, he couldn't help but sigh.
The imperial court doesn't care about Yantian County, so only a fool would fight for it.
"Captain, I understand your patriotism. I did blame you wrongly before."
Jian Bai thought about it for a while and said.
Hearing this, not to mention other people, even the school captain was a little shocked.
What the hell, do you understand now?
Didn't you just look like you were asking for help?
Yang Ping looked at Jian Bai with a bit of panic in his eyes. This new general will not be in cahoots with this captain, right?
Jian Bai then continued:
"But the reinforcements from the imperial court have arrived. In three days, I will lead the troops to go out and wipe out the northern barbarians."
"General, I would like to thank the general for everyone in Yantian County."
Hearing this, Yang Ping felt so excited that he knelt down on the ground and kowtowed one after another.
The imperial court finally took notice of Yantian County and sent reinforcements to annihilate the northern barbarians.
From now on, Yantian County finally has some hope.
Since the new emperor came to the throne, several groups of defenders have come to Yantian County, but they only know how to search for them, but never send troops.
"what?"
The captain was also a little confused and asked:
"General, where are the reinforcements?"
"Isn't this what it is?"
Jian Bai pointed at his guards and himself, and said.
"Just these thirty people?"
The captain asked.
"Aren't there also the thousand men and horses under your command, and the army formed by the people of Yantian County? There are almost ten thousand people in total, which is enough to deal with those barbarians."
Jian Bai opened his mouth, but the captain couldn't sit still at all.
"General, think twice! With just a few of us, dealing with those barbarians is like throwing an egg at a stone. I'm not a coward, but... we have to accumulate strength so that when the imperial court sends reinforcements, we can cooperate with them and annihilate these barbarians in one fell swoop. ah!"
Are you kidding me? With a group of soldiers under my command who only know how to eat and drink, and a group of natives who don't even have decent weapons, what can I do to defeat them?
Besides, if he doesn't send troops to attack those barbarians, those barbarians won't send troops to attack him. This is a tacit agreement.
If the general leads his troops on an expedition and the tacit understanding is broken, then his good days will be over.
This man became a general, but was demoted to Yantian County by the court. He really had no brains.
"General, people will die in war. I'm afraid the people of Yantian County don't want to have a war. And you have achieved this position at such a young age, and your future is bright! If something happens because of this little thing, then it will be... …”
Seeing that Jian Bai was silent, the school captain then spoke to persuade.
However, Yang Ping on the side could not sit still and said directly:
"General, the people of Yantian County are willing to fight! If we fight against the barbarians, at least we can survive and have food to eat. If we don't fight, we will have no choice but to die in vain!"
The barbarians not only plundered food, but also plundered people. Tens of thousands of people died at the hands of the barbarians every year, and if those who died of starvation were included, the number would probably be several times higher.
If it can be fought, everyone in Xia Tian will be willing to help.
"Do you know how I got my position as general?"
Jian Bai sneered and asked.
"I don't know something."
The captain saluted, but secretly slandered him in his heart. To be able to become a general at such a young age is not because of family background? Could it be that it was you who called yourself?
"In the battle of Qingzhou, Daliang and Dashang sent 200,000 elite troops. I led my men to kill seven or eight generals of the two countries. Only then did I make an exception and directly make me a cavalry general."
Jian Bai spoke.
"Can a mere group of barbarians compare with the elite soldiers of Dashang and Liang? Can those barbarian leaders compare with the generals of the two countries? So as long as you are willing to fight this battle, I will definitely lead you to win."
"But……"
The captain wanted to say more, but Jian Bai waved his hand to stop him and said:
"Not that much, but let your men prepare and send troops in three days. This is a military order. Anyone who dares to disobey the order will be killed!"
After that, Jian Bai waved his hand and left with many guards.
"Hinata, take me to where your self-defense forces live."
After leaving the door, Jian Bai said.
"General, are you going to our place?"
Hinata asked in disbelief.
"What, what's the problem?"
"The conditions there are relatively poor, and you may not be able to adapt to them."
Hinata spoke hesitantly.
How could they allow a general appointed by the imperial court to live in such a poor place?
"It doesn't matter. As a general, I have to share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers. From now on, I will eat whatever you eat. I will live wherever you live. No need to make special arrangements for me."
Jian Bai said. When the people of Yantian County live a good life in the future, he is willing to make some small plans for himself. But now, he just wants to share the joys and sorrows with these soldiers who protect their homeland.
"Thank you, General. It's a great kindness, General."
Hinata quickly saluted.
"The battle hasn't started yet. Don't talk about this yet. Go and call all the leaders of the Self-Defense Forces. I will discuss with them how to send troops in a few days."
Jian Bai waved his hand.