Escape: I rely on the food exchange system to survive to the extreme

Chapter 234 Detaining Supplies
The sun set in the west, and the setting sun shone on the city wall standing not far away. Mo Qiong, the grain officer who was escorting grain and supplies from Luoling, looked at it from afar and couldn't help but reveal a relaxed smile.

"Huh - we've finally arrived in Ningcheng, right? Let's have a good rest tonight."

Mo Qiong was riding on his horse and his mood improved when he saw Ning Cheng in front of him. His subordinates and other soldiers beside him also immediately became excited when they heard Mo Qiong's words.

"Everyone speed up! Head into the city before dark!"

When Mo Qiong and his men arrived at Ningcheng, they found that many troops were already stationed outside the city.

When I asked around, I found out that they were a team bringing supplies from other places, and they all happened to be staying here on the same day.

The banquet hosted by Mei Qian and Su Jingkang tonight was also very lively.

In addition to the generals who entered the city who were able to attend the banquet and receive rewards, Mei Qian and Su Jingkang also specially provided some fresh vegetables and meat for the soldiers in the military camp outside the city for everyone to have a good meal.

This also made the generals who were escorting baggage and food very happy.

"It really cost you a lot of money."

"What did you say? You have all worked so hard to deliver everything needed for the front line. The prince also instructed us to make sure everyone who came to Ningcheng has a good rest.

After all, if we go further south, we will reach the front line. Eat well and rest well while we wait here, and we will definitely go all out next time."

"What are you talking about, military advisor..."

"Of course it's the truth!
A batch of food and fodder had already been sent with the army, but the Western Rong had strong soldiers and horses and were guarding the capital city with high walls and deep moats, so they could not be captured for a long time.

In the future, we will have to rely on your continuous support to stand firm against them."

Mei Qian smiled as she held the bowl of rice wine and toasted with the person beside her, while her words were particularly pleasant.

Su Jingkang sat at the top, watching Mei Qian's actions, wanting to say something, but when the words came to his lips he realized that he was not as good at speaking as Mei Qian.

After a few cups of sour rice wine, everyone talked more and more to Mei Qian.

For example, how much food did they transport?
For example, they also brought various medicines for injuries and some newly developed offensive and defensive equipment...

All of this is indicative of the intensity of the previous war and the continued increase in casualties.

In the process of asking questions, Mei Qian unexpectedly discovered that some soldiers were not very vigilant.

It was so low that Mei Qian noticed that some of the content of the other party's answer had attracted the attention of other people around them who still had some sense.

Some were the generals' personal soldiers, or the generals' advisers, and their eyes revealed their unfriendly attitude towards Mei Qian.

"It's getting late, and the banquet is almost over. Besides, it's time for Military Advisor Mei, a woman, to have a good rest."

It's time to take a break and shut up.

Mei Qian couldn't help but frown when she heard someone insisting on using her as an excuse, and looked up at the person who was talking.

Very good, he is a scholar and strategist who escorted supplies from Shangyue area.

At this time, the other party was supporting the drunken general beside him, and he looked at him with dissatisfaction.

Just now during the dinner, Mei Qian toasted the young general a few times from a distance, and the other party also said a lot.

It seemed that this strategist could not stand the sight of his general blurting out everything after getting drunk.

Didn’t you see that when I was drunk and talking to Mei Qian, the others were trying not to laugh?
It was Mei Qian who brought shame to their general. Wasn't she the culprit?

Wei Yang thought about this and felt that Mei Qian and the others had bad intentions.

Mei Qian deliberately made them look bad!
Because of this thought, Wei Yang attacked Mei Qian.

However, Mei Qian is not the kind of person who would just let the other person talk without fighting back.

"Yes, it's getting late. Everyone should rest. After all, wartime is different from ordinary days. Go to bed early and get up early, otherwise it will be bad to miss military opportunities."

Mei Qian kept her eyes fixed on Wei Yang while she was talking, and Wei Yang felt a little uncomfortable for a moment when Mei Qian was staring at him like that. But Mei Qian's action made him more certain that Mei Qian was targeting them on purpose.

At that moment, Wei Yang had no idea how many notorious women mentioned in famous classical works flashed through his mind. He wanted to use the past to criticize Mei Qian, but before he could do so, Mei Qian had already left.

He didn't even have the chance to talk back.

Suddenly, a hand with great force pressed on Wei Yang's shoulder.

A voice came from behind Wei Yang: "Why don't you send your general back? What are you doing here?"

Wei Yang shuddered and turned around to see Su Jingkang staring at him with deep eyes.

Wei Yang couldn't help but tremble when Su Jingkang stared at him.

He suddenly realized that not only Mei Qian had heard what he said just now, but Su Jingkang had also heard it.

"Put aside your thoughts that have nothing to do with the war. Instead of worrying about others, you might as well take care of your own family."

After saying that, Su Jingkang pinched Wei Yang's shoulder hard again, causing the other party to grimace in pain before he left.

By the time Su Jingkang left the banquet and returned to his study, Mei Qian had already prepared tea and had been waiting for a long time.

"Why, help me take that guy back?"

Mei Qian sat there and told in one sentence what Su Jingkang did after she left. A hint of embarrassment flashed across Su Jingkang's face, but then he sat in front of Mei Qian and took the tea handed to him by Mei Qian.

"Thanks. To be honest, if you don't do it, I'll just ask someone to add some croton to his kettle tomorrow when he leaves."

"Pfft, cough, cough!"

Su Jingkang, stunned by Mei Qian's vindictive words, sprayed water in front of Mei Qian in an ungraceful manner.

Fortunately, Mei Qian was quick-witted and managed to avoid the person by grabbing the teapot, so that the pot of spring tea she had brewed was preserved.

"You, why do you think of it so badly..."

"What? He looks like he's been pent up, and since he has no way to vent, I'll help him out and let him vent."

"you……"

Su Jingkang, who had just been poured a cup of tea by Mei Qian and was about to drink it, finally put the teacup down.

He always felt that after getting to know Mei Qian, he would always hear some "treasonous" remarks.

"That's very rude of you."

Well, this time, in addition to being treasonous, he also added rudeness.

Mei Qian raised her eyebrows, took a sip of hot tea and continued, "If you want to rest, then rest. Why are you using me as an excuse? It's dark now, and women should rest. Are you going out to steal?"

"You clearly know that it's because you tried to get too much information out of them. The generals from Shangyue are honest and straightforward, and they're even more open-minded after drinking two taels of wine. Didn't you see that General Mo from Luoling next door almost laughed out loud when he saw you asking the questions?"

"It seems that General Mo didn't say anything, but General Mo is not as sensitive as this one."

Mei Qian sighed again and looked at Su Jingkang and said:
"Alas, we were really forgotten. If it weren't for the arrival of these baggage trains, we wouldn't have known that the fight had already started. We would have thought we would have to wait for some time."

They are in Ningcheng every day and are so busy that they forget everything else.

By the time the city defenses were reinforced and spring planting was arranged, before they could even catch their breath, various baggage and food supplies and relief teams passed by, all coming to rest and get supplies.

It's surprising that Ningcheng is like a guesthouse.

However, Mei Qian decided that since she had enjoyed their hospitality, she should leave something behind.
I have looked up the production of black powder before, and planned to let Mei Qian try it out. Later, I found that the principle and explosion effect are not as great as I imagined.

There are powerful explosives, and the extraction methods and materials are difficult for Mei Qian.

Then I found something more powerful than black powder, the materials are simple, just "rob" the supply team (＃￣～￣＃)