Han Xiang

Chapter 146
According to the estimated distance, Sun Ce will arrive in the afternoon.

Long Xiang learned a general idea from Lu Su last time, and this time he also tried to personally command the defense of the city. His habit of checking and reviewing before starting work can be regarded as analogous in war.

The two cities of Hefei were not opened, and the four gates were closed tightly. All the soldiers of the left and right city defense battalions were in place, and the cavalry battalion took over the task of patrolling the city.

Several main roads are listed as prohibited areas to ensure the smooth flow of material transportation and order transmission.

Half of the artisan camp is responsible for the transfer of materials, and the other half goes deep into residential areas, mainly to supervise and appease the newcomers.

Generally, in a city that has encountered a war, the people will stay behind closed doors for fear, and the generals defending the city will also order not to go out, but Hefei under the rule of Longxiang is a bit unexpected. The government did not restrict the movement of the people. Can flow freely through alleys.

In a big city with tens of thousands of people, there are always special and unexpected families. A one-size-fits-all decree can easily cause panic. Long Xiang's semi-open state makes the residents feel at ease.

After two hours of walking and patrolling, the warm sun in the east finally rose a bit, shining warmly on several people.

Long Xiang was walking in an alley in a residential area at this time, just facing the sun in the sky.

The golden light shining on his face was particularly dazzling, Long Xiang asked everyone to stop by the roadside to rest.

"Brother, what exactly do you want me to do?"

"How about helping to dispatch supplies?"

"Is it important to win?"

"Very important."

"There are a lot of materials piled up in the city. With so many people coming and going, is it easy to dispatch?"

"It's easy to do when you are proficient. If it is not organized, it will naturally be a mess, but don't worry, you mainly help Uncle Zhong, and he will arrange a suitable job."

"Oh, all right"

After listening to Long Xiang's words, Qiao Ni was thinking about how to carry out his work, when suddenly two people appeared on the wall next to him, Xu Chu was very alert and rushed to protect the master.

The two people who climbed the wall were dressed as peasants. Although they looked very distinctive, they didn't look like assassins. Long Xiang signaled Xu Chu not to act rashly.

"Hey, from what you said just now, it seems that you are not soldiers from the craftsman battalion, but you can actually transport supplies. Is there a way?"

"we are"

"We live in Hefei No. [-], and someone in the family is a soldier in the city defense battalion."

Qiao Ni forgot that it was a private visit by Weifu, and almost blew his identity, but fortunately Long Xiang interrupted him in time.

"Hefei No. [-]? City Defense Battalion? No wonder."

The person who spoke on the left had bulging eyes, and his big eyes looked at his fellow Dibaotian with the same outstanding features, with a look of sudden enlightenment.

Where is Hefei No. [-]?Only senior generals are eligible to live in the high-end community designed by General Long himself.

Ordinary people want to live in new-style brick houses. First, they need to obtain an identity number. Second, they need to save grain to exchange bricks and cement. Finally, they invite craftsmen to build houses in places designated by the government.

"Let's go."

Long Xiang was uncomfortable being looked down upon by others, and his accent sounded like Zheng Bao's people. Based on the principle that a gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall, he signaled everyone to leave the alley, but he was stumped by the sudden problem of big eyes.

"Hey, there seems to be a network of craftsmen under one step, can you find some work for us?"

Long Xiang turned around and frowned to remind: "There is going to be a war soon, this is no different than usual."

"What's the matter with the war? The city of Hefei is very secure. If you don't take advantage of the war to earn some performance, how can you get our brother?" Big Eyeball shook his head and smiled wryly.

Long Xiang was taken aback when he heard that, he knew that the craftsman camp employed small workers, and they only had to pay for two meals during the working period, and they would not pay extra, so he thought that this must be pretty?
"What do you mean?"

"Maybe you don't have a feeling for Hefei No. 8000, but we have a deep understanding of Chaohu's attachment. Zheng Bao used to be the commander-in-chief who could run rampant in Huainan, but he finally brought [-] people to capture the city, but was defeated by General Long with more than a thousand defenders. .

More than a thousand defenders can defeat eight thousand. Now the fifth battalion in Hefei has seven or eight thousand soldiers.

As for why we need to earn performance during the war, it is because the Craftsman Camp usually recruits too many small workers, and it doesn’t matter if they are not selected at all.”

Long Xiang couldn't laugh or cry, he said to himself that your arithmetic is really good, if you don't do business, you will be sorry for your head.

As for finding a relationship to be a small worker, he didn't have a deep understanding of it, but it was very in line with the rules of the humane society.

"Ahem, do you know who the enemy is this time? What if he is stronger than Zheng Bao?"

Big Eyeball shook his head and replied: "I don't know, but we believe in General Long and fully support General Long."

"That's right, no matter who his opponent is, as long as it's defending Hefei, we need people for people and food for food. If there are not enough bricks on the city wall, we are willing to demolish the house." Di Baotian added.

Long Xiang was moved when he heard it, and asked curiously: "I heard from you just now. It seems that Chaohu moved here. It is said that General Long killed Zheng Bao, so you should have a grudge."

"Resentment? It's too late to be grateful to Dade. I can't get enough to eat after farming with Zheng Bao. If I encounter famine, I can only die. How can I have food when I work in Hefei? And the tax here is low and there is no corvee. I will die in my life. , will also die in Hefei."

His big eyes patted his chest, and his words were extremely excited.

Di Baotian also said: "You are from Hefei No. [-]. I don't know. If the craftsman camp really demolished my house to defend, they will build a new brick house if they don't keep it clean."

The big eyes were surprised: "Can there be such a good thing? Why don't I know?"

Di Baotian chuckled: "I heard people say a few days ago that it seems like what happened when Zheng Bao was beaten last time. I really hope my house is confiscated."

"Let me just say, how can you be so generous."

An ordinary man who likes to calculate, and has a simple love for a good ruler.

The people who moved from Chaohu Lake were like this. Long Xiang saw the whole leopard at a glance. He was very satisfied with the grassroots work in Hefei. In order to repay the enthusiasm of the two passers-by, he suddenly wanted to use a little privilege.

"What's your name? I'll ask my family to help. Even if the city defense can't be arranged this time, I can let you work as laborers in your spare time in the future."

"Really? That's great. My name is Niu Damu, and he's Zhu Zhizheng, who lives in Wuliu Lane."

"Okay, I'll take it down."

"Thank you so much, what's your name? I really went out to meet you today."

"Wait for the news, we're leaving"

Naturally, Long Xiang would not leave his name. After he left Wuliu Lane quickly, he asked Qiao Ni: "Did you write down the names of those two people just now? Let Uncle Zhong give them some work later."

"Well, Niu's big eyes are quite apt, but Zhu Xizheng's name is not worthy of his name." Qiao Ni looked puzzled.

Long Xiang smiled slightly, and explained: "The two of them have flaws in appearance, and the family members may want to use their names to rectify it. Niu Damu is too correct, Zhu Zhengzheng should not be effective."

"So that's how it is." Qiao Ni suddenly realized.

On the way back to Sima Mansion of the Army, Long Xiang entrusted Feng Zhong with the bridge, and then, just like going home to get the admission ticket, he put on his armor and went to Hefei South Tower, intending to adapt to the 'examination room' in advance.

On the way to the army at this time, Sun Ce had a happy expression on his face.

The news brought back by Zhang Zhao can explain the problem very well. Sun Ce thought that Long Xiang was afraid of him, otherwise he would not bribe the envoys.

Zhou Yu also thought he had succeeded, and he and Sun Ce walked side by side, talking and laughing.

However, the slap in the face came quickly, and a piece of military information sent back by the sentry made Sun Ce, Zhou Yu, Zhang Zhao and others instantly lose face.

"Now just after Weishi, the four doors of Hefei are closed and the suspension bridge is raised? Zibu, can you tell me why?"

"Either Hefei has something important to do, or Long Xiang is afraid of the lord and deliberately closes the city gate to avoid the battle. This is cowardly before the battle."

Zhang Zhao felt that his mind was a little messed up, so he hurriedly made up a reason for his business.

(End of this chapter)