I’m The King Chapter 1434: : Jiangdong County City in Distress in Han Banner World (124th)

Jiangdong County City is the largest city in Chu State other than Yingcheng, the capital of the founding state, and also the largest economic center of Chu State, with a population of more than one million. In normal times, this huge population brings The Jiangdong County City is given a lot of wealth, but during the war, the excessive population will become a heavy burden. ╪╪┡┡┢╪╪.(.

The attack of the Han army came too suddenly. When the Han navy came from the big river with the wind, Jiangdong County was still immersed in the great victory of Chu State against Qin State. The gap between reality and dreams is always so far away. The rumble of cannons on the pier shattered all the Chu people’s fantasies. The dregs on the ground, and the rest, basically became the captives of the Han people.

Jiangdong County City is naturally strong, and the troops guarding the County City are also sufficient, but the Han people are obviously not prepared to fight slowly from one city to another. There are no places where the Han people landed. The Han people divided into small groups and landed along the river, and then quickly advanced inward. The general who commanded these soldiers was obviously a good player in this method. Collected or dispersed, in a very short period of time, Jiangdong County was smashed to pieces. Except for Jiangdong County City, the rest of the place was planted with the Yellow Dragon Banner of the Han Dynasty.

More Han troops rushed in, crossed Jiangdong County, and charged directly in the direction of Yingdu.

The carriage of Wenzhuang, governor of Jiangdong County, drove slowly through the street, and quietly opened the curtain of the carriage. The bustling and lively streets in the past are now hard to find. Batch after batch of refugees and beggars have appeared above, and they are crowding under the sun, lazily basking in the sun.

There are more and more people like this in the city. Wen Zhuang knew very well in his heart that when this dangerous group of people gathered to a certain number, they would inevitably change in quality, and they would become the biggest hidden danger in the city.

Jiangdong County City is big enough and rich enough, and there is naturally a lot of food in the weekdays. ═.［． But this time, the war came too suddenly. In a big city with a population of one million, the amount of food consumed every day was a terrifying figure. I am afraid that other than Wen Zhuang, the head of the family, and his government, outsiders really don't know. During the Taiping Festival, horse-drawn carriages on the Lulu Road and cargo ships on the waterway are constantly transporting bags of grain into this bustling city every day. To supplement the consumption, but now, there is only going out but not going in. Even if the city has started food control since the war started, the warehouse is almost bottomed out.

Jiangdong County City is still safe and sound, not because Jiangdong County City is really unbreakable. Although Wencheng has tens of thousands of troops and sufficient weapons, when facing the Han people. These are not enough to see at all, but what surprised Wen Zhuang was that after the Han army easily defeated the navy, they only made a symbolic attack on Jiangdong County City. Of course, the reaction of Jiangdong County City was also extremely Quickly, when the cannons sounded on the river and the alarm bell rang, Jiangdong County quickly closed the city gate, and the soldiers went to the city to prepare for battle. This made the Han army who came on light horses after landing on the shore return without success.

It seems that they got the instruction from above, and the Han army's attack on Jiangdong County City was just tasted, and after a little trial, they did not attack again, but trapped Jiangdong County City.

No more grain can flow into Jiangdong County City. But the news came from outside the city in an endless stream. It seemed that the Han people didn't care that the people in the city knew the news outside, but the news that came out were all bad news that made Wen Zhuang depressed.

The Han army did not attack Jiangdong County, but did not let go of other prefectures and counties in Jiangdong County, with the help of its navy. The Han army can land anywhere, and in Jiangdong County today, there is only a lonely county town still stubbornly resisting.

The most important thing is that there will be no food.

Wen Zhuang couldn't even imagine what it would be like if there was no food in a big city with a population of one million. He came out today to meet some big men in Jiangdong County. These people are the most wealthy people in the world, and the food in the mansion is enough to support Jiangdong County for a while. w [ww..

In the past, if these people wanted to see themselves, they had to look at their own moods, but now, the situation is reversed. Wen Zhuang had mixed feelings in his heart.

Defensive General Tian Shangyuan once suggested that he simply find an excuse to arrest these rich and unkind people and confiscate all the food, which is neat and clean. But Wen Zhuang knew very well that if he really did this, the city of Jiangdong County would be thrown into chaos immediately.

Jiangdong County City is an extremely commercialized city, and the merchants here are very powerful. Tian Shangyuan, a general transferred from Ying City not long ago, may not even have the intricate relationship with the generals under his command. It is clear that the high-ranking generals have been transferred to and from the iron-clad battalion, but those middle- and low-level generals are born and bred in Jiangdong County. Wen Zhuang can be sure that if he issues such an order, he is afraid that the next moment, the city will be defeated. The army here immediately became chaotic.

Furthermore, Jiangdong County City is a commercial city, and most of the residents are businessmen. If you capture these big households today, will other people worry that it will be their turn when you eat up all the big households?

"Junshou!" Outside the Lingering Garden, a young man in green clothes and hat respectfully supported Wen Zhuang on the shaft to get out of the carriage, "The head of the family and all the gentlemen are waiting for you in Wenxin Pavilion. "

The captain of the guards around Wen Zhuang was furious. The sheriff had given them great face by visiting these merchants in person. Now they only sent one servant to meet the sheriff. Could it be that she really thought the sheriff? Afraid to kill them?

Compared to the anger of the guards, Wen Zhuang is very calm at the moment. He has done the first day of junior high school, so are he still afraid of the fifteenth day? Businessmen are the most realistic. In the past, they demanded of themselves, so they naturally flattered them, but now they have changed, and they have to beg them.

There was nothing to say all the way, and as the young man in Tsing Yi walked outside the Wenxin Pavilion, the inside was very lively, which surprised Wen Zhuang. He just invited the five most influential and richest bosses, Why does it sound like there are dozens of people inside?

Inquiring eyes glanced at the young man next to him, but the young man was also a smart character. When he saw Wen Zhuang's expression, he immediately smiled and explained: "The sheriff, that's how it is. What does the owner mean to the sheriff? It's clear, it's just that the head of the family thinks that for such a big matter, it is natural that there are many people and strength, so he went overboard and invited many powerful bosses to come over and discuss together."

Wen Zhuang snorted, and said with a fake smile: "Boss Qiao is really thinking about the county guard."

"It's an honor for our Qiao family to be able to serve the Lord Sheriff." The young man bowed and said with a flattering smile.

Wen Zhuang walked past the young man with a flick of his sleeves, and walked straight inside. The captain of the guards behind him couldn't be more angry. In front of his chest, the guy immediately hissed and took a few steps back, his face turned pale.

Let's say something rude to you, let's give you some trouble first, let's see. The captain of the personal guard squinted at the other party, and followed Wen Zhuang into Wenxin Pavilion with a sneer.

"I've seen the sheriff!" Seeing Wen Zhuang stepping into the cabinet, the noisy cabinet immediately fell silent, led by an elegant old man in his fifties, everyone clasped their fists and bowed.

"You guys don't need to be too polite!" Wen Zhuang waved his hand, looked at the crowd coldly, and took a look, I'm afraid that all the famous people in Jiangdong County are here, it's obvious Do you want to fight yourself? ,

"Boss Qiao, it's rare that you care so much about the affairs of Jiangdong County. You actually invited so many virtuous people for the governor of the county. The governor of the county is really grateful to you!" Wen Zhuang said coldly.

"My lord, please take your seat!" Qiao Shan smiled and invited Wen Zhuang to take his seat, "Qiao is a native of Jiangdong County, and it is his duty to do something for Jiangdong County, so I don't deserve such praise from adults. It's rare that adults value us These merchants, Qiaomou also prepared some thin wine today, in order to thank you for your attention."

Wen Zhuang sat on the table, looking at the dazzling array of delicacies on the table in front of him, but snorted: "There are hungry people everywhere outside, and millions of people in Jiangdong County are in danger, but I can't eat this meal."

Qiao Shan laughed, "Governor, I understand what you mean by inviting us here. It is nothing more than asking us to take out the grain at home to deal with this crisis. To be honest, the people I invited today, There is indeed food in the house. Tell Wen Junshou how much food is in stock in each family. You don’t need to hide it, as much as you have.”

One after another, businessmen, bosses and wealthy gentry stood up, and Wen Zhuang was both surprised and delighted by the numbers that came out of their mouths. He was so happy that he didn't expect these people to have so much food in store. It is true that people like Qiao Shan are acting like this ~IndoMTL.com~ Naturally, it is not such a simple move. It is not an easy task to get them to spit out the food.

"Your Excellency has also heard that the property of all of us here has been truthfully informed to the County Sheriff, and it is no problem for us to take it out, but everyone here asked me, Joe, to ask the Sheriff How many days can this food last for Jiangdong County?"

Wen Zhuang pondered and said: "Save a little, ten days and half a month can always last."

"Okay, let's make it easier, twenty days, I want to ask the sheriff, what will happen after twenty days?" Qiao Shan stared at Wen Zhuang, and asked coldly, "At that time, how could we live again? I can't take out a single grain."

"Twenty days is enough time for the king. General Qu has sent reinforcements." Wen Zhuang stared at Qiao Shan and said, "Jiangdong County is the wealth center of Chu State, and the imperial court will never allow the Han people to take it easily. "

"The sheriff, I'm afraid this is wishful thinking!" Qiao Shan shook his head and said, "Isn't the sheriff not as well-informed as us businessmen?" (To be continued.)

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