Invincible Three Kingdoms System

Chapter 372
Without the enemy's pursuit, Zhang Junhou led the remnant soldiers to Shangcai without any danger along the way.

After detailed investigation, after confirming that Zhang Junhou and the others were his own, Chen Jicai put them into Shangcai City.

After entering the city, Zhang Junhou came to see Chen Ji with his remnants and defeated soldiers.

"General Chen, we were robbed halfway, and all the food and grass were robbed!" Zhang Junhou said to Chen Ji.

Chen Ji sighed and said to Zhang Junhou: "You are also the fourth food team that has been robbed. This Zhao Qian is going to cut off our way of life!"

"General, why don't you send troops to fight Zhao Qian?" Zhang Junhou asked.

Chen Ji glanced at Zhang Junhou, and snorted coldly: "Fight with Zhao Qian? Didn't you see what happened to Lei Bo? This general is not willing to surrender to Zhao Qian!"

Seeing that Chen Ji was a little angry, Zhang Junhou hurriedly obediently said some flattering words to calm Chen Ji's anger.

Chen Ji looked at those people in Zhang Junhou, who also looked dusty, sighed, and said: "You go down first, and have a good rest."

"Thank you, General!" Zhang Junhou hurriedly thanked him, and led his soldiers out of Chen Ji's tent.

"General, there is not much food and grass in the city right now." Li Ji, the army staff officer next to him, stepped forward and said.

Chen Ji frowned and asked, "How many days is enough?"

"It's been less than half a month." Li Ji also said worriedly.

Chen Ji gave a long sigh and asked again: "What about the movement of Zhao Qian's army? Is there any sign of attacking the city again?"

Li Ji shook his head and said, "That's not true, it's just that Zhao Qian has been dispatching small groups of troops to plunder our army's food and grass. It's been almost a month, and no food and grass have been transported into the city."

"Where are the scouts sent out for help? Is there any news yet?" Chen Ji asked with a frown.

Li Ji shook his head and said: "No one sent back the news. From what I can see, I'm afraid it's more ominous than good."

When the two of them were frowning, a voice suddenly came from outside: "Report!"

When Chen Ji heard the news, he knew it was the news from the scouts, and quickly shouted: "Come in, what's the news?"

"General Qi, found Zhao Qian's grain team!" The scout said hastily after entering.

Chen Ji was taken aback, and quickly asked, "Where is it? How many people are there?"

Seeing Chen Ji's anxious face, the scout didn't dare to neglect, and quickly said: "Return to the general, there are about a thousand people in Dingshan Valley, thirty miles north of Shangcai City."

"More than a thousand people? So many?" Chen Ji frowned, "It seems that Zhao Qian transported a lot of food and grass this time."

Li Ji's eyes lit up suddenly, and he said: "General, Zhao Qian keeps sending troops to plunder our food and grass. Why don't I treat him in the same way and rob his food and grass as well?"

Chen Ji said with some hesitation: "Zhao Qian is used to robbing food, An Neng is not prepared, if he falls into Zhao Qian's trick, everything will be over."

Li Ji waved his hand and said with a smile: "Don't worry, General, Zhao Qian will be unprepared!"

"But why?" Chen Ji asked with some confusion.

Li Ji shook his head, and said confidently: "During this time, Zhao Qian has been attacking and harassing our army's food security team, and the general has not sent troops. This will definitely paralyze Zhao Qian. He must have been defenseless against the general, so this time Transporting food and grass, we must not be very wary."

"Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just in case!" Chen Ji was still worried.

Li Ji said hastily: "General, if you don't seize the opportunity, I'm afraid that when the food in the city runs out, we won't be defeated without Zhao Qian's attack."

This is not wrong at all. If the army has no food, the army will be in a state of confusion. What is the purpose of being a soldier? It is to have enough food.

As for fighting for the country, it was based on being able to eat enough at that time. Just imagine, if you can't even guarantee food, how can you make soldiers work hard to fight?
Chen Ji naturally understands this truth. There is no food in the army. If the sergeants know about it, morale will be low at least, and there may be mutiny at worst.

At that time, Shangcai City will be destroyed without attack as Li Ji said.

"Is this really not Zhao Qian's trap?" Chen Ji asked again.

At this time, Li Ji naturally couldn't hesitate, and immediately said: "It's definitely not a trap, it's the general's chance, and it's the chance to win Cai!"

Chen Ji thought again for a long time, finally gritted his teeth, and said, "Okay! Just listen to your words and light up the soldiers and horses. I will make Zhao Qian spit out everything he eats!"

(End of this chapter)