Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 614

In the midsummer of June, the sun bakes the land of Runzhou in the south of the Yangtze River like a furnace.

There was a heavy rain just two days ago, and there was a lot of water in the low-lying areas outside the city, but under the scorching sun, the rainwater was quickly dried up, and the ground after the water was wet and muddy, and it was hit by the scorching sun again. After drying, they cracked and rolled up pieces of palm-sized soil.

Wuyue soldiers ran on the scorching ground, siege the city frantically, and never slack every day.

Su Chen continued to sit in the township, and has held on for more than two months. Facing the siege from all sides, it has brought tremendous pressure to Runzhou City. Both the officers and soldiers in the city and the people in the city can feel the impact of the war. wide.

It turned out that the defenders had 5 troops, and nearly [-] soldiers were injured within two months, leaving [-] soldiers and horses left.

Su Chenchen felt that the number of troops was too small, so he recruited another [-] new soldiers in the city, and trained them every day, trying to join the city defense team as soon as possible.

Although the city was still not broken, fear and tension began to appear among the soldiers and civilians, because they continued to fight like this.Breaking the city is very dangerous.

There are only two choices in Runzhou, either Wuyue retreats or the city of Runzhou is destroyed. Every day there will be casualties of soldiers and soldiers. Already, a few soldiers and common people have begun to feel war-weary.

The food pressure on the defenders of the city is also very high. The food and grass in the city can be used by [-] soldiers for eight months. However, the poor people's homes have already run out of food.

Su Chen ordered that the sales in the market have been stopped, because of the food shortage, the price was driven up by the rich, and it was even more difficult for the poor to pay.

Therefore, Su Chen only allowed official transactions, and regarded food, salt, etc., as important strategic materials. Merchants can only sell food to the government. People who want to buy food can only get food stamps according to their household registration, and then buy a small amount of food. In this way, macro-control and market management can control prices and people's livelihood well in times of war.

Even so, there are still some people who have no money to buy food and belong to refugees and beggars. Su Chen organized relief places to distribute porridge for charity to ensure that the people in the city will not starve to death.

War is cruel, but Su Chen doesn't want to transfer this cruelty to the common people.

It would be meaningless to defend this city like that, just because Su Chen was so kind and arranged properly, the situation of people starving to death has not yet appeared.

But according to this estimate, two months of army food storage will be removed. Under such circumstances, Runzhou should hold on for half a year.

On this day, the Wuyue soldiers attacked the city, and they retreated in the afternoon. The troops were withdrawn earlier. Su Chen was busy with military affairs, and it was still dusk. So, Su Chen took a car and went to the White Mansion under the escort of his guards.

He hadn't visited the Bai's house for a month, and today he finally took the time to come over and take a look, and by the way, give the old man of the Bai's house and Bai Shouren a checkup.

When Su Chen came to the White Mansion, Bai Susu had just finished taking a bath, changed into a neon dress and came out, and met each other in the courtyard.

Bai Su has always been known as the number one beauty in Runzhou, with bright eyes and white teeth, skin like snow, a peerless face, dreamlike and unreal, eyes like clear lake water, and her graceful figure is reflected in a neon dress with sky and water.

There is a butterfly card carved from white jade hanging on the long black hair of the beauty. There is no decoration on the whole body. Her clothes are green and white, and they set off each other like lotus flowers on a green lotus. They are swaying and beautiful.

"Brother Chen, you're here." Bai Susu was very happy to see Su Chen's visit.

"Well, I'm here to see you. By the way, it's time for my uncle and the old man to come back for a visit. These days are too busy, so I just have a little time today." Su Chen explained.

Bai Susu nodded. After knowing the purpose of coming, he was even more grateful to Su Chen. After all, he is too busy now, dealing with military and state affairs, Runzhou's defense line. At this moment, he can still think of her and the elders of the Bai family, which is enough Explain that he occupies a place in his heart.

"This way please!" Bai Susu brought Su Chen to his father's courtyard.

Bai Shouren is in the study teaching Bai to read and write, and some business principles.

Bai Susu and Su Chen walked into the courtyard, and when they approached Bai Shouren's study room, they heard the nine-year-old Bai Yu asking a question: "Uncle, can we really hold Runzhou City? There are rumors outside that if Wu Yue soldiers enter the city, many people will die." People in Runzhou will be killed, is it true? Now I still learn these things, will it still be useful?"

Bai Shouren said: "Xiaoyu, don't listen to those people talking nonsense, now the main general is Su Chen, who doesn't know his talent, how could he not be able to defend Runzhou?

Xiao Baiyu nodded: "Well, I understand. I told those partners that even if you don't believe in other people defending the city, you still have to believe in Jiangzuo Sulang. He is the number one talented person in Jiangzuo. However, my parents and I, Still a little worried, if the city breaks, will we die?"

Bai Shouren shook his head and said: "Don't be afraid! Although our Bai family is a merchant and is being watched by villains, even if the city is really destroyed, we can hand over part of the Bai family's property in exchange for everyone's safety. It doesn't matter if the property is gone. The Bai family is still there, the business mind is still there, many recipes are still there, and we can make a comeback at any time.

"So, especially at this time, you have to learn more to survive in the troubled times, understand?"

Xiao Baiyu nodded: "I see, Uncle. Hey, it would be great if General Su and Sister Su Su could get married. Then he would be my brother-in-law. I could learn poetry from him, and I could also listen to his martial arts stories. , We have many friends who admire him in private, he is both civil and military, he is the number one scholar, and he is also a general."

The words in the room were spread outside, Bai Susu and Su Chen were a little embarrassed when they heard it.

Especially Bai Susu, her cheeks were slightly red, she was a little embarrassed, after all, it was her family members who were plotting to marry her to Su Chen.

Bai Susu glanced at Su Chen, and said, "Tong's words are innocent, don't make jokes."

Su Chen said: "It's okay, I think what he said makes sense. If everyone can get through this crisis safely, Tang Guo will also be fine. In two years, I will come to the Bai family to propose marriage, okay?"

Bai Susu's cheeks turned redder when she heard the words, but she didn't refute, and she was happy in her heart.

The Bai family is currently in a transitional period, and Bai Susu is transferring some of the family property management rights in his hands to his father Bai Shouren, and Bai Shouren has also changed his decadent image in the past and has become inspirational.

Occasionally, he would stand up and take a few steps in the yard. Most of the time, he would look through the books in the study and re-manage the family business, and he was determined to train his nephew Bai Yu. Ding, to support the Bai family business chain.

As for Bai Susu, try to reduce her burden as much as possible, so that Bai Susu can gradually withdraw from the family business and gradually restore the freedom of her daughter's family.

In this way, she can be married off as soon as possible, so as to match her marriage with Su Chen.

After all, Su Chen's development momentum is getting stronger and stronger, and he is on the rise in his official career. If he waits for another two years, the Bai family is worried that he will not even have a place for a wife.

This is why the elders of the Bai family are worried!

"Cough cough!" Bai Susu coughed twice, made some noise, and then led Su Chen into the study.

Bai Shouren and Bai Yu, when they turned their heads and saw Bai Susu bringing Su Chen, they both showed a hint of unexpected smile.

"I didn't expect General Su to come. Please forgive me if I miss you!"

Su Chen said: "What uncle said, no matter what position and status I am, when I come to the Bai family, you are an elder, so you don't need to be polite."

After hearing this, Bai Shouren was very pleased and satisfied with Su Chen's attitude.

After all, he himself is just a merchant. When he sees a third-rank official like Su Chen, if he is in an ordinary relationship, he must greet him with a salute and be polite, just like the patriarchs of other big families in Runzhou, when they see Su Chen. Respectfully the same.

But it was entirely because of his daughter that Bai Shouren was treated differently by Su Chen, and he was very polite, and he knew this very well.

"Please sit down. Xiaoyu, go and order the servants to serve tea!"

"Alright." Bai Yu stood up, saluted Su Chen, and ran out to call the servant girl.

After Su Chen sat down, he said to Bai Shouren: "The task of defending the city today is not heavy. I just thought that I haven't come here for a follow-up consultation with my uncle and the old man, so I took the time to visit."

Bai Shouren said: "I'm sorry for you, Su Chen! Originally, you were guarding Runzhou, you were busy with military affairs, and you were under a lot of pressure. You still thought about our patients in the Bai family. I feel really sorry."

Su Chen replied: "One yard counts for one yard. No matter how heavy the task of defending the city is, it's not in a hurry."

Bai Shouren nodded, stretched out his arm, and asked Su Chen to follow up.

Su Chen put his finger on his finger, and after feeling the pulse, he noticed that Bai Shouren's pulse was calm, his qi and blood were normal, and his mental state had recovered well.

He reached out to the vicinity of Bai Shouren's lumbar spine to check the recovery of the post-operative wound and the condition of the vertebrae. He nodded and said, "It's recovering well, but you need to pay attention to it. You can walk around frequently, but you should try to control your movements on the bed as much as possible."

After Su Chen finished speaking, Bai Shouren blushed, even Bai Susu stood aside, understood the meaning, and blushed accordingly.

Perhaps Bai Susu's mother, Ning, can finally get comfort after keeping the vacant house for more than ten years, so sometimes she will ask for more, but the current kind of intense waist exercise will cause strain on the waist, which is not conducive to recovery Therefore, Su Chen reminded Bai Shouren to pay more attention and move as little as possible.

Bai Shouren coughed twice, to cover up his embarrassment, and said: "What Su Chen said is that he will pay attention to it later, the focus is on recuperation, and it is better to be quiet and not move."

Su Chen nodded, and didn't continue this topic, so as not to embarrass everyone.

Bai Shouren changed the subject by himself: "Su Chen, it's been a hot summer, the weather is hot, and the defenders are working very hard. Do you feel war-weary? Will it have a big impact on the defenders?"

Su Chen sighed: "From the current point of view, the long-term battle, coupled with the hot weather, has no hope in sight, and our army's morale is indeed a bit low. But the enemy's casualties are greater than ours, and they have entered a state of fierce battle. In the short term, we should It won’t break the city, but after half a year, you need to think about it, otherwise hundreds of thousands of households in the city will become funeral burials, which is not what I want to see.”

(End of this chapter)