"General." A powerful voice woke up Zhao Kuo, who was frowning and thinking hard in front of the sand table.
When he looked up, he saw Zhou Qi, whom he had not seen for several days, standing in front of him in military uniform.
"Zhou Qi!" Zhao Kuo called out in surprise.
"General, it's too late for the end." Immediately, Zhou Qi took three steps in succession and knelt down on one knee.
Zhao Kuo then smiled and helped Zhou Qi up with both hands and said, "It's not too late, it's just right."
Zhou Qi, who was helped up, looked at the general in plain robes, then at the armor on the shelf that was full of sword marks, and then thought of the smell of blood that was so strong that he couldn't get rid of it when he just passed the city wall, and the smell of blood. The bloodstains that penetrated deep into the roots of the city wall revealed what kind of life-and-death battle the general had experienced.
Immediately, I couldn't help but feel sad.
If we talk about the battle of Changping, the general took the lead because the enemy was strong and we were weak, but this time the battle against the weak Yan could be simpler and easier.
It is really sad that the general is wearing a sharp sword because of those carnivores.
What is even more irritating and sad is that the general ignored his own safety and took the overall situation into consideration. What is the result? Not moved, not reconciled, but another disgusting betrayal.
If General Li Mu hadn't decisively ordered him to lead his troops to leave, perhaps at this time...
As he thought about it, Zhou Qi's eyes turned red unconsciously.
"Okay, it's useless to think about things that you can't change." Zhao Kuo patted Zhou Qi on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Go to Sun Gu and settle the matter of city defense. These days, the soldiers are too busy." tired."
Of course, Zhao Kuo understood Zhou Qi's feelings, which were helpless anger at the injustice of reality and confusion after the impact on his own values. Especially for a general like Zhou Qi who still had an innocent heart for Zhao. Handan's actions are tantamount to stabbing him in the chest.
Zhao Kuo also knew better that as long as the court in Handan existed, there would be many such things. 33
As for Zhou Qi, I only hope that he will still maintain his love for Zhao after seeing clearly the stains of Zhao. At least, Zhao Kuo is still there, and there is hope.
"Yes." Zhou Qi immediately accepted the order, but his heart became more and more moved. The soldiers in the city are exhausted, but what about the general? Zhou Qi just learned from the soldiers that the general had insisted on staying on the tower during the past few days of fighting!
Zhou Qi did not dare to disturb Zhao Kuo's rest anymore, so he immediately took the order and retreated.
But Zhou Qi didn't bother him anymore, but here, Zhao Kuo welcomed a new guest.
"General!" But just a quarter of an hour later, Lu Buwei, wearing a long gown, appeared in Zhao Kuo's barracks again.
"Lu Qing!" Zhao Kuo called again in surprise.
Lu Buwei also bowed down beside Zhao Kuo in three steps and two steps at a time, and the same words sounded again: "My lord, you are late."
"Hahaha, it won't be too late." Zhao Kuo smiled and helped Lu Buwei up, and said slowly: "After the army left, how is the situation in Daidi now?"
"General." Lu Buwei was obviously prepared and immediately replied: "Because the middle and east roads of the Hu people were destroyed by the general, although the main force of the Hu people in Macheng still has 80,000 people, they can't make a sound alone. Although they also launched In order to attack Ma City, however, according to the generals in the city, its combat power is much weaker than in the past two years, and it is not enough to pose a threat to Ma City."
"Oh?" Although Zhao Kuo had an answer in his mind, he continued to ask: "What did General Chen say?"
"Old General Chen judged that this is a strategy of attrition that the Hu Shanyu is accustomed to." Lu Buwei continued to answer: "The Hu Shanyu has obviously given up hope of conquering the city, and is only using the name of attacking the city to consume the dissidents in the clan. However, General Chen still strictly ordered all the tribes to prepare for war, and the Hu people must be stopped outside the three cities. "
"Yes. General Chen's arrangement is safe." Zhao Kuo nodded with satisfaction.
"In addition, what about the property left by the barbarians? Can it be used to open the market next year?" Zhao Kuo then continued to ask.
"That's enough." Hearing this question, Lu Buwei couldn't help but reveal a smile on his face. It was the joy of a businessman after making money, and it was also the joy of a huge investment that yielded initial results.
"Just the number of cattle and sheep is worth more than all my savings." Lu Buwei continued: "Because there are so many, the general still needs to decide how to distribute them."
Zhao Kuo nodded with satisfaction when he heard this, and then said: "You are better at doing business. I only have two requirements here:
First, priority should be given to meeting Zhao's cattle needs, especially in Hanoi County. Farming is underway there. One more cow can open up one more acre of land. No matter what, the use of cattle in Hanoi County must be guaranteed.
Secondly, the circulation of war horses also requires replenishing our army first. Especially not to Qin, but more to Qi and Chu. Han and Wei can also give some if the price is right. But it must be noted that the rogue should be sent out first, and then the horse. All horses must be gelding before they are released. Understand? "
"I understand." Lu Buwei immediately agreed: "The cattle needed by Hanoi County have set off a few days ago. In addition, I also decided to allocate hundreds of young cowboys for supplementary purposes in the coming year. In addition, the horses are also being sorted. "
"That's good." Zhao Kuo continued to nod: "Also, did you bring any cattle or sheep with you on this trip?"
Zhao Kuo did not forget that he agreed to the commander of the village and asked all the soldiers in the city to cook sheep and slaughter cattle.
"According to the general's wishes, we have brought thousands of cattle and sheep, which are enough for the officers and soldiers in the city. Now they have been delivered to the quartermaster." After hearing this, Lu Buwei immediately replied with a smile: "I believe that soon, the entire city will be floating. The aroma of beef and mutton.”
"Okay." Zhao Kuo nodded and said: "The people in the city should also share some. The people can't hold the city together. If there is not enough meat, add some wild vegetables. Well, now that the Yan army has retreated, you can order Zhou Qi's men went out of the city to collect some mountain products and make soup together. In a word, I want everyone in the city, from the octogenarians to the children and urchins, to eat meat and drink soup."
Lu Buwei was slightly stunned. He had heard of banquets for soldiers, but never heard of banquets for common people!
Although many people fled from the city of Lanyu, there were more people left behind, even far more than the Zhao army officers and soldiers who are now in the city of Lanyu. Although they brought many cattle and sheep, they were not enough for the whole city. . It is obviously not an easy task for all the people to eat meat and drink soup!
But then he was as smart as Lu Buwei, and he quickly understood Zhao Kuo's intention - to buy bones and win people's hearts with gold!
Some people died, but not completely...
