Standing on the city wall, Wu Gen looked down at the fortified city under his feet that had stood for many years.
Hanlu City, the main city of Iron Hand Province, has been under construction and renovation from generation to generation since the Ji family won the lordship. If the Ji family's restructuring is successful, this may be the first true capital city in Kuntian Continent.
The city was not of such a scale originally. It was just a small city at the beginning. Later, as the number of people increased, it expanded outwards many times and rebuilt the city walls, forming the current layout of an inner city and an outer city.
The gray wall tiles, mottled moss, and footprints on the stones all bear witness to the vicissitudes of this city. After hundreds of years, successive lords have changed, we have seen the prosperity of the city, and the sadness of people leaving the city, but the fortified city still stands majestic, protecting the Ji family and the residents of the city.
Different from the regulations of ordinary big cities, a corner platform was built at each corner of the city wall. The corner platform protruded outside the wall, and each corner built a tall stone statue. After a long period of invasion, the lines on the stone man's body have become mottled. There are several pretty birds jumping on the stone man's body, making the thick wall more lively.
The shadow of the war still gradually enveloped this big city. After taking the shuttle here, Wu Gen could not enter the city directly. He could only fall outside the city according to the guard's wishes, but he himself went up to the city in the name of the governor. head.
A man who looked like an officer sent his subordinates to bring tea and asked cautiously: "Zhenfu, the battle in the east is going well."
There is also a grasshopper cage hanging on the officer's armor. It seems to have been newly woven and must have been made for the young children in the family. Looking at this man whose face was dark and red from being exposed to the wind and rain all year round, Wu Gen found that he couldn't lie.
In every great war, people tend to remember the famous generals, the wise and the powerful, but don't forget that what really supports these wars are the thousands of ordinary soldiers like the men in front of them.
Maybe outside, they are just like the weeds on the plains outside the city, humble and humble, but they also have their own relatives, children leaning against the door looking forward to returning home, and a home that is not rich but is still warm. This grass, placed at home, is like a pillar holding up the sky.
Holding the head of the city with both hands, Wu Gen looked at the sparkling moat outside the city. "The fighting on the east side was very miserable. Generally speaking, the thieves are stronger, and there may be other thieves who want to attack Hanlu City. Before we finish the matter on the east side, You won’t get any real help here.”
"Oh, then there's going to be a war." The man responded as easily as if he had promised someone else a meal.
Wu Gen couldn't help but be moved. He didn't expect that this ordinary officer would be so calm in the face of a battle that would kill many people. Then could Hanlu City be broken?
"Aren't you afraid?"
"Hanlu City has not been attacked yet. What are you afraid of? Why don't you stop fighting if you are afraid?" The man smiled honestly and his smile was very bright.
"Haha, yes, what are you afraid of?" Wu Gen raised his head and laughed, all the sadness he felt just now was gone.
"Zhen Fu, I heard that you are the most powerful human race. You can't even defeat me, the herdsman. Are all the human races in other continents so powerful? I also know that the human race in Kuntian Continent is bullied a little bit. In fact, there are also great heroes in the human race."
The man looked up and down at Wu Gen with some curiosity. Being able to lead many herdsmen as a human being, Wu Gen had become a legend, which invisibly changed many herdsmen's impressions of the human race.
"The best at fighting, I dare not talk about it. When it comes to fighting, we still have to look at brave men like you." Wu Gen stepped forward and punched the opponent's breastplate with his fist.
While they were talking and laughing, an old man came to the city, but on Ji Chen's order, he invited Wu Gen to come into the house to talk.
Saying goodbye to the officer, Wu Gen followed the visitor towards the city. After walking a few steps, Wu Gen suddenly turned his head and looked at the man who was still clumsily weaving the grasshopper cage, "Brother, what do you call him?"
The man looked stunned and a little embarrassed, "My name is Li Si, I am the fourth eldest child in my family."
A golden bead flew out of Wu Gen's hand and fell into Li Si's hand in an arc, "Brother Li, this is a meeting gift for my sister-in-law and nephew. Let's drink together next time."
The man took a few hurried steps and was about to shirk away, but Wu Gen had already walked down the city wall with a smile.
The carriage stopped in front of Ji Chen's house, and there were still few guards. The old man
Taking Wu Gen and Yang Zheng, they arrived at the house where they met last time.
In front of the door, Lu Zhu was already waiting at the door, looking up and down at Wu Gen with wide round eyes. The last time he came, Wu Gen was just a small follower following Ji Ye, but this time he came again, but he had become a governor with heavy troops.
Yang Zheng glanced at Lu Zhu and nodded slightly. He was born in the royal family, and among those servants who could serve the nobles, they all had Qiqiao exquisite hearts. No servant looked directly at the guest. Such a naive woman standing here was really conspicuous.
The old man asked Yang Zheng to wait outside and only allowed Wu Gen to enter. When they entered the main hall, Ji Chen was still busy in the study inside, and Murong Yanyu was already waiting in the hall with two maids.
"Wu Zhenfu, I haven't seen you for many days, and I haven't come to the house for a walk. I heard Yu Qiang mention you many times, saying that you are famous in Iron Hand Province, and several families are vying for you. Recruit and appease." Murong Yanyu smiled and looked very polite.
"This is all thanks to my wife. Since the last time I was given the cocoon, everything has been going smoothly. It's just that I'm busy with military affairs and traveling around, so I don't come to Hanlu City enough." Wu Gen put the clothes on his waist He pulled it up and gave Murong Yanyu a deep bow with a smile.
"Please take a seat, Zhen Fu. My husband will come out immediately after finishing his work." Murong Yanyu smiled and asked Wu Gen to take a seat, and he also sat down at the main seat.
"Yu Qiang has a somewhat willful temperament. This time she got mixed up with the thief, which really gave Zhen Fu a headache. Don't worry, I will definitely scold her and let her take people back home to think about her mistakes behind closed doors." Murong Yanyu raised her hand to signal. Tea, he stood up and gave a shallow salute to Wu Gen.
Wu Gen was slightly startled, maybe he didn't know that the Murong family was going to send troops, "No matter what, Young Master Murong still loves the Ji family."
Holding up the sky-blue lotus cup with her slender hands, Murong Yanyu took a sip. Holding the cup in her hand, she gently turned her fingers and looked at Wu Gen thoughtfully, with a trace of appreciation in her eyes.
"Ahem, madam, I don't know when the young master will finish his work. I have urgent military information to report." Wu Gen really couldn't stand the other party's behavior, so he had to quickly change the topic.
"I heard..." Murong Yanyu's voice came faintly, "I heard that my sister once solicited you on Youyi Mountain, and you even gave me a flower of the other side in return."
Wu Gen raised his eyebrows, and then returned to normal, "Exactly, since it is the other side, it cannot be reached. My heart is towards the Ji family after all."
"Is it the Ji family, or someone from the Ji family?" Murong Yanyu looked at Wu Gen with a smile. Read the book
"Haha, madam, if the restructuring of the Ji family is successful, who can represent the Ji family? Wu will naturally follow him. My human subordinates need the blessing of the person in charge of the Ji family." Wu Gen picked up the tea cup and drank the tea in the cup. And done.
"Don't worry, Wu Zhen. As long as you take the right path, everything will be fine." Murong Yanyu stood up, "My husband is probably done with his work. I'll ask him to come out. You two can talk alone. I'll discuss military and national affairs." No more participation."
With that said, Murong Yanyu walked into the inner room. After a while, Ji Chen walked out, looking a little more haggard.
He did not say any greetings and sat directly on the main seat. He took a serious look at Wu Gen and then said, "We met in a hurry that day. I really didn't expect that Wu Zhenfu would achieve such great achievements."
"It's all thanks to the young master and his wife." Wu Gen quickly handed over his hand. Nonsense, this person is likely to be the emperor in the future, how can he be neglectful.
Ji Chen waved his hand and sighed, "There is no need to say such flattery. You and your second brother are familiar with each other, and he secretly helps you with many things. I know this.
You people are all human beings with empty hair. Don’t flatter me just because I am the eldest young master. To be honest, I am a person without much ambition. I only want to help my father take care of political affairs, and I don’t have much desire to go further.
I'm afraid most people won't believe this when I say it, and think I'm being duplicitous and trying to hide it, but this is really what I think. It’s just Madam…”
At this point, Ji Chen gave Wu Gen a hard smile and said, "Madam, she was a little unwilling to give in, so she caused some problems. I didn't want to make her too sad, so I pretended to be deaf and dumb. Tell me, I can make you put down the Eastern Front. The military intelligence came here, but for what purpose."
"Someone is planning to take advantage of the fierce battle between the Northern and Southern armies and the coalition forces to attack Hanlu City." When it came to business, Wu Gen straightened up.
"Tell me about my uncle Ji Bi. My father has sent me a message that his son Ji Xian has rebelled against the guards. He has also borrowed 30,000 horses from Xianyu's family in Shule Province and is on his way to Hanlu City." Chen smiled bitterly and shook his head, looking a little ugly, "Why bother, that seat is so attractive."
Wu Gen nodded, but he didn't expect that Ji Chen had already received the correct message, "I would like to ask the eldest young master to issue a military order. The Northern and Southern armies are not allowed to return for reinforcements until the war on the Eastern Front is over."
"Oh, why are you issuing such a military order?" Ji Chen was a little surprised.
"Because Ji Ye, as a young master with a human nature, knows very well that once he learns that Hanlu City is in danger, he will definitely return to support us. Our army on the Eastern Front has endured the most difficult period. Once we give up, all our previous achievements will be wasted. As a result, the situation in the entire province will be in chaos." Wu Gen stood up and walked to Ji Chen, took out a map, and explained while pointing.
"If we wait for our army to capture the rebels on the eastern front, then return in triumph and cooperate with the defenders in the city, it will not be a problem to defeat Ji Bi's men. Also."
Wu Gen raised his head and looked in the direction of the inner room, and lowered his voice, "The Murong family will also send troops to support, I wonder if the young master knows."
"I know, Yan Yu doesn't know, and his father won't let him know." Ji Chen glanced at Wu Gen, "It seems that you have a lot of contact with Yu Qiang."
"Murong Yuqiang and I are just exchanging information, nothing more. I wonder if the young master can issue this military order." Wu Gen raised his head and stared at Ji Chen, observing the other party's reaction.
"Okay." Ji Chen didn't hesitate at all, "My Ji family has worked hard to run Hanlu City for so many years, how can it be so easy to break into. Tonight I will live at the top of the city, organize the city defense, and take charge of defense matters. Please also ask Wu Zhenfu delayed a little and gave some advice."
Now Wu Gen was a little confused. He originally thought he would have to waste more words, but he didn't expect Ji Chen to agree so readily, which caught him off guard.
"It all depends on the young master's orders."
At this moment, Luzhu came in with two bowls of porridge. It was not ginseng soup and elixir powder, but ordinary rice with two small strips of yellow pumpkin in it.
The two of them were chatting, especially about the city defense. Ji Chen really asked for advice humbly, and didn't just say polite words.
Since Ji Chen agreed to issue the military order, Wu Gen felt relieved and sincerely helped with the planning. The two of them held pumpkin porridge and made a defensive strategy around the map.
After Lu Zhu took the bowl away, Ji Chen's face looked much better. He took a sip of tea to rinse his mouth and let out a sigh of relief. "Wu Gen, you are really a rare talent. There are no outsiders today. Ji's family Once the system is restructured, if the bond between you and the Ji family is no longer deeper, I am afraid that the Fearless Army will not be able to survive. Which royal family would allow such an out-of-control team to exist."
At this point, Ji Chen suddenly turned his head and said mysteriously: "What do you think of Third Sister? If the two of you come together, then the Fearless Army will be able to exist legitimately."
"Ahem." Wu Gen spit out the tea in his mouth, "Young... Young Master, let's go up to the city wall to arrange defense."
