Our family has been rebelling for generations, and you've become the top scholar in the imperia

"Where is it?"

Qin Feng led his men to quickly climb the city wall, squinting as he watched a black line slowly appear on the horizon.

It really is wild boar hide from the grasslands.

The timing was about right as they had predicted; these guys would appear just before the autumn harvest.

"General Gou."

"No need to rush, the attack won't be so quick. After they arrive, they will set up camp outside and start building siege equipment. The earliest the attack will be, it will be noon tomorrow."

General Gou waved his hand, saying that all matters had already been arranged.

From today onwards, everyone on the city wall will be on standby in two groups until the Wild Boarskin officially begins its siege.

"Um."

Qin Feng didn't say much about war.

Moreover, the other side is right; it's impossible for the wild boar hide to attack the city immediately after it arrives.

It will be at least tomorrow.

"Cao Liang, give the order: slaughter a pig tonight, and everyone will eat meat tonight. We will officially engage the enemy tomorrow."

Whether we can hold on in the first wave is crucial.

This had a particularly significant impact on the morale of the troops at Pingsha Pass.

"If a real battle breaks out, I won't think too much about it. I will be sitting on the city wall the whole time, so you don't need to worry too much. Even if Wild Boar Skin really attacks, we'll need at least half of our 10,000 men to have a chance."

As time goes by.

Gradually.

Everyone could already see the endless army of wild boarskins, each one wrapped in animal skins, their broad backs and muscular bodies straddling warhorses, and they had stopped outside the city.

Meanwhile, in the procession was a carriage upon which lay a much larger, more robust man.

Each person had part of their hair shaved off the back of their forehead, which looked very strange and ugly.

To the side, a pale-faced scholar, also in the same pose, was squatting down, saying something obsequiously.

I saw this person.

Qin Feng's lips twitched involuntarily.

Gu Ningzhi, the military supervisor last time, I didn't expect that this guy would do so well after surrendering.

After the wild boar skin army arrived.

They glanced at the people on the city wall as well, and immediately began to set up camp, with clanging sounds echoing outside the city.

The order was quite good; everyone did their job and knew what they were supposed to do.

"It seems the loss last time wasn't unjustified, General Gou. Is this how wild boar hides always been?"

Qin Feng observed for a while.

I couldn't help but sigh:

"The discipline of these ten thousand is unmatched by the Great Zhou."

Even General Gou's Gou Family Army wasn't as disciplined as these wild boar skins. In a sense, discipline reflects combat effectiveness.

"It wasn't like that before."

General Gou took a deep breath, his tone somewhat helpless.

Many years ago, these grassland people lived in small tribes, and even when a large tribe occasionally appeared, there was no order whatsoever.

Back then, the Great Zhou could attack any place they wanted.

Every year, these tribes on the grasslands need to send cattle and sheep to the border.

But ever since civil officials gradually gained power.

In addition, after not waging war against the grasslands for many years and receiving annual silver gifts, and after opening the border trade, the grasslands had more contact with merchants from the Great Zhou Dynasty, and gradually learned a set of management methods.

"We should fight. If we don't fight now, there are 10,000 people now, and if they continue to grow, if they reach 20,000 or even more, we really won't be able to stop them."

Qin Feng shook his head and sighed.

It won't take too much time.

If the Great Zhou continues to provide annual silver tributes for a few more years, they might actually be able to raise wild boar skins on the grasslands.

"Oh, someone's here!"

Just then.

Gu Ningzhi, who had shaved half his head, rode a horse, followed by a number of wild boar hides, to the city.

"By order of Alatan Taiji, surrender the city immediately. We will not harm any of your citizens. Otherwise, we will breach the city gates tomorrow and not sheath our swords for two days."

"You bastard."

Looking down at Gu Ningzhi, General Gou was so angry that he trembled all over.

He drew a long sword from his waist.

The other generals defending the city were even more furious, never expecting that the one who came up to shout was actually a person from the Great Zhou.

"Those who are willing to submit to the grasslands will be treated well. The grasslands never mistreat warriors. Their monthly pay will be paid on time. The Great Zhou hasn't paid any money for months, has it?"

"You're willing to risk your lives even without being paid?"

"As long as you open the city gates and submit to the grasslands, your future will be much better than it is now."

Gu Ningzhi sat on horseback, a smile on his face, and shouted upwards.

but.

His expression changed after his gaze fell on one of the people.

"Lord Gu, it's been a long time! You've really changed a lot in just three days.

Qin Feng looked down at the guy.

He shouted with a laugh.

It was obvious that Gu Ningzhi recognized him; back outside the imperial palace, he had beaten this guy into the pool.

"Qin Feng, you're the military supervisor? Hahaha, does the Great Zhou really have no one left? They actually sent you to supervise the army?"

Gu Ning was taken aback, but after confirming that it was Qin Feng on the other end.

Can't help but laugh.

"This official, as a military supervisor, is naturally no match for Lord Gu. Judging from the situation, Lord Gu is probably the number one eunuch on the grassland now, serving the leader. He is second only to the leader and above thousands of others. He is impressive. His ability to bend and stretch is something I am ashamed to admit."

"What did you say?"

These words were spoken.

Gu Ning was furious.

How did this kid know?

After he surrendered to the grasslands, he did indeed have to follow Alatan every day, not only serving him in his daily life but also being responsible for teaching Alatan's sons.

These wild boar skinners all privately call him "Grandpa".

"Lord Gu, are you aware that your Gu family was exterminated, and your ancestral graves were even desecrated? I'm only informing you today out of kindness, but alas, when your father died, he kept shouting that he didn't believe you had betrayed us. By the way, the Imperial Guards are merciful; your two sons drowned without much suffering, but your mother suffered terribly, hanging herself... and that tongue..."

"Stop talking!!!"

Gu Ningzhi's expression changed drastically, and he roared angrily.

"Qin Feng, you will die a horrible death. After you break through the barrier tomorrow, you will know what your fate will be."

"Hmph, I'll be waiting for you!"

Qin Feng sneered and waved his hand dismissively.

"Hurry back, your master is calling you. Aren't you going to serve him?"

"you!"

Looking down at the guy's appearance, Qin Feng couldn't help but shake his head.

Gu Ningzhi's surrender to the grasslands caused the deaths of more than one person.

but.

This guy was, after all, a former military supervisor and was quite familiar with the situation in the Great Zhou, so he was bound to offer some suggestions.

We need to be careful with this guy.

……

"The wild boar hide is here?"

At the Commander's residence.

Ding Yitao suddenly stood up from his chair and paced excitedly in place.

The wild boar hide has arrived; Qin Feng can no longer ask them for anything.

and.

Once the wild boar skin reaches the city, it will immediately launch an attack within a day and a night at most.

"When do you think we should make our move?"

Ding Yitao took a deep breath and squinted at the advisor on the side.

"Your Excellency, tomorrow night would be most suitable."

The other party bowed.

whisper:

"Tomorrow, Wild Boar Hide will surely attempt to attack the city. At that time, the granary will be undefended, making it the perfect time to burn the grain. I have already made the arrangements, so please rest assured, sir."