Han Xiang

Chapter 274 I am the governor of the state, not the envoy of porridge

Outside the south gate of Shouchun, firewood is piled up into a hill.

The raging fire scorched the earth, causing the originally cool morning to directly rise to the temperature at noon.

The flames were mixed with thick smoke, and they climbed up in a windless space, so that they could be seen from the north bank of the Huai River more than ten miles away.

In order to keep the fire going, Jiangdong soldiers lined up with firewood and added firewood to the burning area to increase the salary.

There were people around the big fire, as if some sacrificial ceremony was being held.

Sun Quan is not a priest of witchcraft, nor is he a boy who likes to play with fire. He asked the soldiers to light fires outside the city just to stimulate the guards.

Because the forage is not something else, but the stems and leaves of rice harvested from the field.

Zhou Tai suggested harvesting rice as rations, but Sun Quan thought it would be troublesome at the time, and finally decided to burn it in front of the Shouchun defenders, using Zhang Hong's idea to destroy morale, but the defenders on the city didn't say a word.

Are these people mad?
Sun Quan looked smug, and suddenly stood on tiptoe and looked around, as if looking for something.

Seeing this, Zhou Tai approached him, cupped his fists and asked, "My lord, do you have anything to do?"

"Just now I saw General Wanti appearing at the top of the city. You Ping went to 'greeting' for me. He saw the rice he planted with his own hands turned into ashes. He should listen to the thoughts of the farmers."

Sun Quan wanted to send Ji Ling forward, but there was no other figure nearby, and he was probably in command to move straws, so he arrested Zhou Tai as a 'strong man'.

"Uh, I will not be good at words at the end."

Zhou Taixin said, isn't this looking for scolding?So he found a reason to prevaricate, and when he spoke, he looked around, hoping to find a substitute.

Sun Quan felt that Zhou Tai was someone close to him, so he didn't deliberately take his feelings into consideration, and said seriously: "You need to practice if you are not good at speech, and your tongue can also be used as a weapon. If you can drive Xiahou Dun out of the city, breaking the city will be your first achievement."

"only."

Seeing Sun Quan's insistence, Zhou Tai had to bite the bullet and clasped his fists in response, and then led his horse straight to the gate of the city.

Xiahou Dun leaned on the city wall and his eyes were about to burst. He was mentally prepared for this season's rice cultivation, but Sun Quan's way of burning the grain made him angry.

Farmers face the loess and their backs to the sky. Many times the harvest depends on the weather. If God makes a little joke, the crops in the field will fail.

Xiahou Dun was in charge of farming, and especially hated someone wasting food. He thought Sun Quan's behavior had reached a heinous level.

Bi Yaner, you should be damned!

When heaven and man were fighting, Zhou Tai had already come to the city and shouted at Xiahou Dun, "Wu Na one-eyed man, how is the scenery in front of you? Have you seen enough? If you continue to resist, you will be like those rice plants. To be crushed by us."

Xiahou Dun shouted angrily: "What are you? Are you worthy of talking to me? Sun Quan's son dare not come forward, is Ji Ling dead too?"

"A blind man, why is he so arrogant?" Zhou Tai snorted coldly, "Let's fight out of the city if you have the guts? I, Zhou Tai, will give you three tricks."

"Zhou Tai? An unknown soldier, dare to fight?"

Xiahoudun didn't bother to finish it, and Qin Yi reminded him in a low voice: "I heard that this guy is Sun Quan's confidant, and he should be a little brave, but he is arrogant and domineering. I really want to poke him a few transparent holes."

Because Zhang Fei and Zhou Tai are similar in stature, Qin Yi saw the real Zhou Tai at close range today, but remembered the mocking of the fake Zhou Tai a few months ago, new and old hatred superimposed at the same time.

Xiahou Dun walked over sideways and comforted in a low voice: "Let's stick to the city, and when Meng De's reinforcements arrive, no matter Ji Ling or Zhou Tai, they will all be chickens and dogs."

"Hey, blind man, what are you muttering about? It's time to surrender and sacrifice the city. We'll burn the food and won't give it to you. If you're so arrogant, you can only eat dirt. Just like Li Shu did last year, sooner or later it will be a dead word."

Zhou Tai's persuasion to surrender did not end, but was interrupted roughly by Xiahou Dun.

"With your lip service, you have the face to learn from others? You don't feel ashamed, I feel that my ears are insulted, go back and tell Sun Quan's son, Shouchun's food can last for half a year, I will fight for as long as I want, but wait until Meng De Reinforcements are coming, don't run away with your tails between your legs."

"Hmph, blind and stubborn things, then wait for reinforcements slowly, but don't be discouraged"

After Zhou Tai finished his harsh words, he turned around and prepared to leave.

When he was about to leave, Zhou Tai suddenly reined in the reins and turned back, sneering: "Blind man, I forgot to remind you about something. Liu Bei and Gong are both in Runan, and most of the counties have already responded. Guess Cao Cao Can you care about Shouchun? Hahaha."

The distant figure brought laughter at the same time, and Xiahou Dun's solemn face added new sorrow. No one would believe Jiang Dong's previous rumors, but Zhou Tai's words just now are extremely likely.

Liu Bei had been to Runan last year, and it was not the first time he had caused trouble with the Yellow Turbans over there. It was reasonable for Yuan Shao to send him to harass Runan.

Xiahou Dun was not worried that Xu You was in danger, but worried that Shouchun would not be rescued, because Cao Cao would save Xu Du first if he wanted to.

Seeing this, Qin Yi comforted: "General, don't pay attention to Zhou Tai. It's not the first time Jiangdong has cheated. We have already gained experience in defending the city. We just need to be patient and wait for help."

Xiahou Dun was noncommittal, turned around and asked Liu Fu, "Yuan Ying, how long is there enough military food in the city?"

"The soldiers defending the city consume a lot of food, and the food consumption is relatively high. I have calculated carefully and used it up to now, and I only have enough food for half a month." After Liu Fu answered honestly, he said with emotion: "Sun Quan's warships blocked the Huai River, and the water supply must be guaranteed. If you can’t deliver it, if Guangling Chen Deng remains indifferent, we will have a difficult time in the future.”

"There are rumors outside the city that Zhou Yu is attacking Guangling. Maybe Chen Yuanlong is too busy to take care of himself. Even if Guangling or Xuzhou can send supplies, it is different to pass through the Huai River? Jiangdong has a huge number of ships, and we cannot match them."

Seeing Xiahou Dun shaking his head with frowned eyebrows, Liu Fu asked anxiously, "Then what should we do? How long will it take for Cao Sikong to come back? Once the food for Shouchun runs out, it will definitely not be able to hold on."

At this time, the fire outside the city was still intensifying, and the flames in Xiahou Dun's pupils swayed, and he still said seriously: "Meng De told me in Xudu that he would definitely defeat Yuan Shao before winter came. He was powerful and powerful at that time, so there should be no doubt about it."

"Before winter?"

Liu Fu's eyes widened, and he thought that it was still midsummer, and it was autumn before winter, plus the time of marching, Shouchun had to last half a year, how could he last half a year with half a month's rations?
I am the state governor, not the porridge envoy.

It's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice. Do you have to learn from Lujiang people to swallow mud pills to satisfy your hunger?
No, I can't die like that.

Liu Fu struggled for a moment, and quickly advised Xiahou Dun: "General, Shouchun's food reserves are running out. You should make plans early. If it doesn't work, you can break out of the city. I don't believe that Sun Quan can seal such a long distance from the Huai River. There is always a place to cross the river”

Xiahou Dun looked serious, shook his head and replied: "Shouchun is the gate of the Huai River, if you give up here easily, the Jiangdong warship will go straight to Xudu, even for the safety of Xudu, we can't abandon the city at all."

"It's food in the city."

Although Liu Fu hadn't finished speaking, Xia Houdun knew what he meant. His one-eyed eyes were full of determination, and he said the shocked reply of both Liu Fu and Qin Yi: "Don't worry about food, I still have some food left in the city." .”

(End of this chapter)