The Great Desolation: Intercepting the Vice-Cult Master

Chapter 389 The Eve of the Great War
eve of war
After hearing Jiang Chen's words, Ji Chang and Ji Fa were very excited, because they had been waiting for Jiang Chen to come back to arrange the next things.After all, Xiqi is the place where they have lived for generations, and they are definitely unwilling to be trampled by war.

Jiang Chen didn't procrastinate, and said directly: "Well, let's expand the garrison first, increase some troops, and then recruit the people to build some fortifications."

"Here, can we recruit people?" Ji Chang was a little unsure, and said: "After all, our previous defenders in Xiqi have always maintained around [-], and they live a comfortable life. There are very few people who join the army. Most of them They are all refugees fleeing famine, with no place to go and nothing to do, so they are fed in the name of joining the army so that they will not starve to death."

After Jiang Chen heard Ji Fa's words, he was stunned for a moment, because Jiang Chen didn't expect Xiqi's army to be in such a situation.

But Jiang Chen quickly relieved himself and said with a smile: "Master Hou and Second Young Master don't have to worry about this. After our previous notice was posted, there must be many people who are ready for war, because there are old people on them. Xia Youxiao, leaving Xiqi, there is no other place that can be as safe as Xiqi, so they will come here as soon as they hear the news of the recruitment."

Ji Chang and Ji Fa both nodded when they heard the words, and then Ji Chang asked again: "Then, sir, the combat effectiveness of our army...that's a big problem! Basically they are refugees, compared to those who have been trained for a long time King Zhou's army, they are simply vulnerable!"

"Haha, no, no." Jiang Chen smiled and shook his head, watching Ji Chang and Ji Fa with confused faces.

"Sir, I don't know what you are laughing at?" Ji Chang asked in confusion.

Jiang Chen replied: "Master Hou, you have to have confidence in your people. When they were in trouble, they were rescued by you, Lord Hou, and saved their own lives. Some even saved the lives of their families. When something threatens the stable life in their eyes, they will definitely rush out, fearless of death, so as to repay Lord Hou for saving his life and protect their family."

"What you said makes sense, but our troops are small. Against King Zhou's army, it's still an egg hitting a rock!" Ji Chang said a little sadly, obviously Ji Chang didn't want his people to die in vain.

Jiang Chen also understood Ji Chang's thoughts, so he said with a smile: "Master Hou, you really love the people like a son, but there will definitely be sacrifices in war, I can't guarantee that they won't die, but I can reduce casualties as much as possible, and besides, on the battlefield, it depends on courage, and the brave wins when we meet on a narrow road, not to mention that this is a war to encircle our homeland, we will not lose."

After hearing Jiang Chen's words, Ji Chang had nothing to say, and could only nod his head in agreement with Jiang Chen's words.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen said directly, "Okay, these matters are urgent, and the matter of conscription will be left to the Second Young Master."

"Yes!" Ji Fa took the order and went directly.

"As for the recruitment of labor force, Lord Hou will have to be personally involved. I can only assist you, Lord Hou. After all, people in Xiqi don't know me yet." Jiang Chen said to Ji Chang.Hearing this, Ji Chang also nodded in agreement.

"Then what about me and my uncle?" Wen Zhong asked Jiang Chen.Because Jiang Chen had arranged things for Ji Fa, Ji Chang, and Jiang Chen himself, but Wen Zhong and Shi Ji were not.Shi Ji also looked at Jiang Chen in a daze, and said in his heart, "Didn't Master Master ask me to help? Why didn't you arrange things for me?"

Jiang Chen didn't answer Wen Zhong's words directly, but said to Ji Chang: "Master Hou, please arrange a secluded place for the two of them to rest."

"It's easy to handle, come here, take Master Wen and Miss Shiji to Jiange to rest." After hearing Jiang Chen's words, Ji Chang arranged for his subordinates. Although Ji Chang didn't know what Jiang Chen meant, but Ji Chang still did what Jiang Chen said, and didn't ask any more questions. After all, Jiang Chen was the last straw for him, Ji Chang and Xi Qi.

Jiang Chen said to Shi Ji and Wen Zhong again: "You two go to rest first, meditate and adjust your breath. After a few days, there will be a fierce battle waiting for you two."

After hearing Jiang Chen's words, Shi Ji and Wen Zhong went down to rest obediently.Jiang Chen and Ji Chang went to recruit labor.

Jiang Chen and Ji Chang went to recruit labor. After the people in Xiqi heard that Ji Chang had come to appeal to people to help, they all came to sign up. Of course, those who came to Ji Chang to sign up were older people. Young people married Ji Fa and signed up to join the army.

Jiang Chen also didn't let Ji Chang refuse people's enthusiasm and contribute powerfully. As for those people who are too old, Jiang Chen naturally didn't let them do some heavy work, but just asked them to cook and send a meal or something. For those who were younger, Jiang Chen asked them to build fortifications.

According to Jiang Chen's arrangement, a total of 1 people will build the fortifications, and a total of 5000 people will be in charge of logistics. The 1 people were divided into five groups, responsible for the excavation of the moat, the production of weapons and armor, the construction of the city wall, the collection of materials, and the production of traps.

The logistics of 5000 people were also divided into five teams to follow the people who built the fortifications to ensure their food and drink.Of course, some of the expenses were paid by the Xibohou Mansion, and some were collected by people spontaneously. Seeing how enthusiastic these ordinary people were, Ji Chang was almost moved to tears.

After Jiang Chen arranged for the construction workers on Ji Chang's side, he went to Ji Fa's side.Ji Fa's progress was a bit slow because there were too many people signing up to join the army.Nearly 10 people were recruited in one day. Although there were many people, Ji Fa was smart enough to let people enter the barracks from ten directions. There were ten people registering in each direction, so when Jiang Chen went, the conscription was coming to an end. up.

After seeing Jiang Chen coming, Ji Fa was also very excited and said to Jiang Chen, "Sir, as expected, there are countless people joining the army."

Jiang Chen nodded and said, "Second Young Master is still smart, 10 people have been registered so quickly."

Ji Fa nodded, showing a worried look, and said: "Well, although the registration is complete, we can only produce 10 weapons and armor for [-] people, and some of the [-] weapons and armor are damaged. "

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "Second Young Master, don't worry. I've already asked someone to do it. It will take about ten days. Before the battle, I will ensure that every soldier has weapons and armor."

(End of this chapter)