After Spring and Autumn

Chapter 154 Changes in Huai City
After leading the troops back to Mengyi, Mengdi rushed directly to Huai City. He wanted to see how Bai Gui managed Huai City during this period of time, and he also wanted to meet the legendary Gongsun Ye. And the strange stove that Yanagita Taku said.

When passing by Zhongqiu, Mengdi met Han Zhan. There was one incident that he hadn’t seen for a while. He became much haggard. Obviously, he was a little thinner because of the busyness of the recent war. Looking at him I feel a little uncomfortable.

"Recently, our situation is not very good. There are many things that need you to worry about. In the future, when we have more people in our hands, we will send a few people to help you."

Han Zhan didn't care, but his face was excited.

"It's a bit tiring, but after this period of time, I have learned a lot. Don't worry about me, my lord. Now our power is getting bigger and bigger. When we are strong enough in the future, we don't have to live in such a bitter way." gone."

Having said that, he showed some embarrassment on his face, and asked tentatively.

"My lord, if there are more Namon baijiu in the future, can you leave me a few jugs, such good wine is really rare, and I want to send some back, so that people in the family can taste it."

Hearing this request, Mengdi smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

"How can my family drink less? It's just because of the shortage of horses now, so we exchange wine for horses. When this battle is over, I will send you a few altars, and at the same time, people will bring back a hundred altars to Gumi City. , let them taste it too."

But looking at the empty city, Meng Di also sighed in his heart. After all, his strength is still too weak, otherwise, there is no need to give up Zhongqiu City.

Although Gao Zhang was forced to retreat this time through the road of cutting off food, if the Qi army sends troops again next time, it will be a hard battle, but Meng Di is already prepared in his heart, and he will definitely give Gao Zhang a surprise at that time .

Seeing the worried expression on Meng Di's face, Han Zhan thought he was worried about the current situation of Zhongqiu City, so he said.

"My lord, don't worry about this side. Although the people have already left, I will send soldiers to plow these farmlands. When the autumn harvest comes, I can harvest a batch. It's fine if the Qi army doesn't come."

"If they come, then I will set a fire and burn Zhongqiu City directly. What we can't get, we won't let the Qi army get it. Later, when we are strong, we can take it down." .”

Meng Di laughed loudly and said after taking a long breath.

"Zhongqiu City is just a small city, but it must be kept in our book. Although Qi's army is powerful now, Jin's power is not weak. If Lu's situation is critical, Jin will definitely send troops. "

"So there is no need to destroy Zhongqiu City. We will take it back in the future, so that our connection with Huai City will not be broken. Now we are just preparing for the worst."

"At that time, you only need to fortify the walls and clear the fields, and don't allow the Qi army to get supplies from Zhongqiu. At that time, send out a group of cavalry to constantly harass their food roads. The Qi army here will not last long."

Afterwards, the two discussed the specific measures. That night, Mengdi rested in Zhongqiu City for one night, and set off again the next day.

When he saw Huai City again, Meng Di couldn't help being surprised. The city wall had basically been built. What surprised him was the people coming and going. The excitement was not much different from when he first arrived in Feiyi. .

However, most of these people were businessmen, and there were many large and small caravans, carrying all kinds of goods in and out. Seeing this situation, Meng Di couldn't help slowing down, watching as he walked.

The current Huai City does not look like a city, but rather a large market. You can see rows of low-rise houses, which is not bad. In some places, tents are simply set up.

Although it looks very simple, but the things sold are very complete, from things for food and drink, fighting horses, swords, pearls and gems.

Moreover, these people also sell the goods they brought in by area. Those near the city gate are all small merchants and hawkers. When they walk inside, they start to be divided into various areas, which are designated according to different categories and functions.

Therefore, although the whole market looks a bit messy, it is in good order, and the streets are reserved very wide, people walking back and forth slowly along the two sides of the streets, very orderly.

At the same time, there were soldiers constantly patrolling. They passed by the middle of the road, and when they found something wrong, they immediately stepped forward to stop it, and Mengdi nodded repeatedly.

Being able to manage the people in these tribes in an orderly manner shows that Bai Gui's ability is quite good.

At this time, a general who was patrolling with soldiers suddenly saw them and rushed over.

Looking at his expression, Meng Di knew that the other party had recognized him, and when he got close, he said without waiting for him to salute.

"You don't need to be too polite when you are on duty. I will just walk around and have a look around, so as not to disturb the people around."

The general is also a clever man, he just clasped his fists when he heard the words: "This subordinate understands."

At this moment, Mengdi suddenly saw a figure in front of him, which made him feel very familiar, so he nodded to the general, and then walked a few steps forward, wanting to see if that person was an acquaintance .

It’s just that there were too many people here, and Mengdi was blocked several times back and forth, but he never saw the figure of that person again, but he didn’t give up, walked straight along the street, and kept looking around.

Finally, at a place where gems were sold, Meng Di saw the figure of that person again, and Meng Di walked over directly.

The man seemed to feel that someone was staring at him, so he turned his head and met Meng Di's eyes.

At the first moment, Mengdi confirmed that he had seen this person, but he looked at the other person's eyes, full of strangeness, and obviously did not recognize his identity, so he stepped forward and asked.

"I don't know if your Excellency is from Chu State?"

Hearing this, the man's expression froze for a moment, and then his whole body was full of vigilance, and he glanced at him with cold eyes.

Seeing the attitude of the other party, Meng Di was even more sure that he did not admit the wrong person, so he said kindly.

"You don't have to be so nervous. The reason why I ask this is because I met you once when I was in Chu State.

You may not remember it, but it is a bit wasteful for a warrior like you to serve as a follower for a merchant. "

(End of this chapter)