Turks have always been a nightmare along the northern border.
After hearing the news from these traveling merchants, Xu Yunyan quickly returned to Yunzhou with his soldiers.
The Turks are likely to invade the border in the near future.
Unknowingly, I have been in this world for a while, and the snow is coming soon, and the Queen of Snow will soon be defeated by Liu Heitai.
However, during this period of time, the peace of Yunzhou must be ensured no matter what, so that even if the Turks come to invade, they will be disgraced and have no chance to take advantage.
After returning to Yunzhou urgently, Xu Yunyan summoned all the principals in Yunzhou together to discuss the next action.
Looking at the two Wang brothers, Li Changsheng and Wei San and others who were arranged by Liu Shishan to help lead the troops, Xu Yunyan coughed.
"I got a message that the Turks may invade the border before the snow starts. We need to prepare early."
After Xu Yunyan said these words, the two Wang brothers didn't take it seriously: "Captain, aren't these Turks allies with us? They also helped His Majesty to open up the situation. How could they come to invade the border like this? Didn't Your Majesty give them a lot of money?" Did the gold and silver treasure make them return to the grassland?”
As soon as the two Wang brothers finished speaking, Xu Yunyan shook his head, "You are thinking too simply. It snows every year, and there is no food for the cattle and sheep on the grassland. To the Turks, these cattle and sheep are their livelihood. , it is impossible for them to slaughter on a large scale.
For the present, they can only plunder us and obtain enough food and grass for the winter from us. This is a common practice. Regardless of whether they are allies with us or not, they can do anything to survive for themselves. "
When Xu Yunyan said this, Wei San and Li Changsheng nodded vigorously beside them.
"That's true. In the past, we often encountered Turkic soldiers coming to invade the border. There were many cases of false destruction and death on the border.
It's a pity that we have too few manpower to fight against them, otherwise we must give them some color. "
This Wei San was worthy of being the confidant arranged by Liu Shishan to assist Xu Yunyan in taking charge of the soldiers. He was not just a sycophant, he had a lot of serious abilities.
Wei San expressed his dissatisfaction and Li Changsheng looked at Xu Yunyan, "Commander, do you have any ideas? If you have any ideas, we will follow your instructions and prepare. We will never let this Turkic soldier have an easy time."
As soon as Li Changsheng finished speaking, Xu Yunyan nodded, "He who knows me is the elder brother Changsheng."
Immediately, Xu Yunyan lined up his troops here and said, "Wang Laifeng."
After calling Wang Laifeng's name, Wang Laifeng came forward with a quick stride.
"Captain, the young one is here."
"You lead five hundred soldiers and mobilize civilians to dig trenches around the city wall outside Yunzhou City. Do it hiddenly so that no one can see it. The faster the better, and the more you dig, the better. Remember to leave a path for entry and exit on both sides of the city. The road doesn’t need to be too wide, just mark it well.”
"got it."
Wang Laifeng responded and went out to prepare. After Wang Laifeng left, Xu Yunyan continued to say, "Li Changsheng!"
"Captain, the general is here."
"You are still responsible for the security of the city. During this period of time, the entire city is under martial law and the population is registered. No one is allowed in or out under a curfew at night. I feel that the weather is so cold and the possibility of a Turkic invasion is quite high. Make preparations in advance to prevent it. I was caught off guard.”
"Yes, General Mo will go down to inspect Yunzhou immediately to prevent any accidents."
After Li Changsheng left, Xu Yunyan looked at Wang Laiyun again.
"Wang Laiyun, you also led five hundred soldiers and mobilized civilians to clear the wilderness outside Yunzhou City, move all the people from nearby villages to Yunzhou City, and tell them that it doesn't matter if their houses and fields are destroyed. After the Turks are defeated, I will Build them houses and divide their fields.”
After Xu Yunyan arranged for Wang Laiyun, Wang Laifeng and Li Changsheng to leave, Wei San stepped forward.
"Captain Xu, I wonder what preparations the general will make?"
Xu Yunyan looked at Wei Sanyi and handed over his hand, "General Wei, it will be up to General Wei to take the remaining soldiers to make the defense equipment. Whether Yunzhou can be defended depends on General Wei."
"Don't worry, Governor Xu," Wei San said boldly, "We have never encountered each other before, but now that we have met, it is impossible for this Turk to come and go without a trace in Yunzhou so easily, just take a look. "
Even though everything was ready, Xu Yunyan still felt uncertain.
"Time, the most lacking thing now is time. If all the defensive facilities you want are ready before the Turks arrive, it will be impossible for the Turks to invade Bian Yunzhou."
While Yunzhou City was preparing step by step according to Xu Yunyan's orders, Xu Yunyan often appeared in front of Wang Laifeng, guiding Wang Laifeng to dig trenches, traps, and build defensive facilities.
In a few days, the entire Yunzhou, which originally had only a few soldiers, has become like a big melting pot, filled with many people.
Within nearly thirty miles of Yunzhou, all the villagers entered Yunzhou under Wang Laiyun's almost squeezing request. As for those further away who did not want to come to Yunzhou, they had been driven by Wang Laiyun to other counties to escape. .
Not long after such a population entered the small city of Yunzhou, a new situation emerged.
The large population gathered in Yunzhou, which made Yunzhou, which originally didn't have much open space, filled with driven farmers.
They have no way to live here, and some land bullies have begun to cause trouble in Yunzhou.
Some trivial things kept appearing in front of Xu Yunyan, making Xu Yunyan one head and two big.
Often something happens when this side is pressed.
No, Xu Yunyan had just solved a small matter, and just as he took a breath in the Yamen, another soldier came to report.
"Captain, there are people in the south of the city making trouble again."
This time Xu Yunyan was helpless again, wiped the sweat from his forehead and sighed.
"Let's go! Go to the south of the city."
After Xu Yunyan led his troops to the south of the city, Xu Yunyan covered his face and shook his head as he looked at the people looting the porridge shops here. However, the soldiers looked at these people and actually dared to go against Xu Yunyan's plan and loot the porridge for them. Brand couldn't help but get angry, pulled out the sword from his waist and started shouting.
"What are you doing? You don't take the situation arranged by the governor seriously. Don't you want to live?"
This finally shocked the people here, and Xu Yunyan stepped forward and stood on a carriage transporting grain, and started shouting at the top of his lungs.
“Folks, I know you are full of resentment when you come here, but didn’t I tell you?
As long as the Turks invade and we defeat the Turks, if your house is destroyed, I will rebuild it for you, and if the land is gone, I will redistribute the land to you.
I will compensate you with gold and silver for delaying you for a while. Why can't you stay here for a while? "
