I learned skills in a different world

Shen Fangshi was mixed in the crowd, and when he saw this scene, a surge of pride and enthusiasm arose in his chest.

The triumphal return of the army from the Weixuan tribe was a big event. Although rewards had been given to the soldiers and a banquet had been held as early as after the victory, it was too hasty after all.

Therefore, banquets have been prepared in the military camp to welcome them.

Chu Kui was not alone in the camp with the generals, but drank with them outside. This was a rare time for the army to drink freely.

Shen Fangshi sat next to Chu Kui, and his heart was filled with joy. He had never had this experience before, and he liked this feeling very much.

Chu Kui took a sip of wine, looked at Shen Fangshi and said, "Thanks to the artillery and muskets you sent, it helped us a lot."

Shen Fangshi knew there was an accident as soon as he heard it. He frowned and asked, "Did something happen?"

"When we broke through Wei Xie City, most of the city wall was damaged. We had no time to repair it. Several of the Wei Xie royal family also escaped. They knew the protection in the city. We were almost taken advantage of by other Hu Mang tribes. That day, the two sides A large army is besieging the city, and if it weren't for the gunpowder and firearms you sent, I'm afraid Wei Xie City might not have been able to defend it."

Shen Fangshi asked worriedly: "Are you not injured?"

From Chu Kui's few words, we can sense the crisis.

"It's okay. It's over. The medicine you gave me is very good."

Xiao Yanjin took a sip of wine in confusion. Although there were indeed tens of thousands of Humang people who exceeded the Yucheng army that day and besieged the city, the general was even more brave because of the steel weapons and firearms. He single-handedly rushed into the enemy camp and beheaded their generals. Killing, almost no soldiers were lost, and the general was not injured at all.

Oh, he was still injured. His hand was accidentally scratched when he rushed into the enemy.

Just as I was thinking about it, I heard Shen Fangshi say: "Then I will send you some medicine later."

Xiao Yanjin suddenly realized that the general wanted to defraud Xiao Tie's medicine. He knew Xiao Ku's medicine, which was called a miracle medicine. He was injured once and it became inflamed and pus leaked, but it was Lin Ku's medicine that saved him.

Chu Kui and Shen Fangshi naturally saw that several people around them were eavesdropping on their conversation. Their actions were too obvious, but they did not pay attention.

Shen Fangshi asked curiously: "By the way, Zhiming, where did you find so many chickens?" You must know that not many people in Yuchengguan raise chickens.

"There is a nobleman in the Weixuan tribe who has a chicken farm in his name."

"Oh." Shen Fangshi smiled, "Aren't you afraid that I lied to you about the locust plague?"

"It doesn't matter if you cheated me. Besides, these chickens are for nothing. It just takes a little effort to transport them back. Even if they are not used, they can be killed to give the soldiers extra meals." Chu Kui said nonchalantly.

"Well, since you believe me, I won't lie to you. There is indeed a locust plague about to happen. If the court fails to act, an even more tragic disaster may occur."

Chu Kui's eyes darkened and said: "It's too late. The imperial court has not taken any measures at all. Now news has come that there is a locust plague in many places in the south. A large number of locusts are devouring the fields. Famine has occurred in many places due to food shortages. People are dying of hunger. There are still some refugees coming north all over the country, and it is estimated that Yucheng Pass will also receive a large number of refugees by then."

Shen Fangshi had a system and naturally knew the progress of the locusts. Unsurprisingly, Chu Kui had already sent people to keep an eye on it. But did the court really have no control at all?

"After the famine, a large number of people starved to death and there was fear of a plague." Shen Fangshi was worried.

"Yes, some refugees have been infected with the disease. Now the local governments can no longer control the situation. Everyone in the prefectures and counties that are not affected by the disaster is in danger. The city gates are closed tightly and refugees are not allowed to enter." Chu Kui said the news returned by the spies.

"Well, it's actually understandable. If we let so many refugees in, what will happen to the people in the city?"

Then he thought of something and said: "Zhi Ming, just now you said that there are refugees coming to Yucheng Pass. I don't know how many people there are. Can Yucheng Pass accept them?"

"More than two million people died of starvation and epidemics, more than four million people were displaced, and countless people died on the way to escape famine. There are about more than one million people who can survive to Yucheng Pass." Chu Kui knew that Shen Fangshi was not a person who needed to be captured. People protect people behind them, so they tell the truth.

"Last year, because of your farm tools, both the army and the people cultivated a lot of wasteland. They also harvested a lot of high-yield foods such as sweet potatoes and potatoes. Although part of the granary of the Weixuan tribe was burned down, plus the food of other princes and nobles, , not counting cattle and sheep, there are more than a million loads."

Thinking of this, Chu Kui narrowed his eyes. Even though the princes and nobles of Hu Mang had so much food, they still approached the Central Plains to snatch food and grass, which shows their greed.

Shen Fangshi frowned. There are more than one million refugees, and there are only more than three million people in Yuchengguan.

"There is enough food for the time being, but I'm afraid it won't work if we just allow the refugees to enter the city. If there are too many people, it will easily cause unrest. And if any of the refugees are infected with the disease, the entire people of Yuchengguan will suffer."

Chu Kui nodded, "Yes, but it is not advisable to stop the refugees directly outside the city. Once millions of refugees riot, the situation will be uncontrollable."

Shen Fangshi thought for a moment and said: "I have some ideas for dealing with the plague. When the time comes, just give out porridge and medicine at the city gate. As for the future..."

Shen Fangshi looked at Chu Kui and said, "Zhi Ming, didn't you say before that there are too few people in Yucheng Pass and there is no one to repair some fortifications?"

Chu Kui understood Shen Fangshi's words and nodded with a smile, "Yes, and now that Wei Xie has been captured, there is a shortage of Wei people."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

The people around them looked stern when they heard the conversation between the two. It seemed that they would have no time to spare.

The locust army arrived as expected, and they were invincible along the way. They seemed to have smelled the delicious food of the north, and marched toward the north with great courage.

But just as they approached Yucheng Pass, they encountered a problem. They saw that despite several charges, they could not break through the "red giant birds" formation. Most of their companions fell into the mouths of those "giant birds". When a few insects finally managed to break through, After entering Yucheng Pass, they were about to rush to eat, but they didn't expect that there would be a bigger trap waiting for them.

First, a foul-smelling water sprayed at them, killing many of their companions, and then various giant nets trapped them, making it impossible for them to escape.

They couldn't figure out how they, who had been invincible in the past, could so easily fail here.

No matter what the locusts think, the people of Yuchengguan are all happy. Although they don't know where those red birds come from, it does not prevent them from being happy that their food has not been invaded by locusts, nor does it prevent them from being happy about the situation. Pink starlings are so fond of it that some people spontaneously build nests for them.

Moreover, it is gradually spread among the people that Yuchengguan is protected by immortals. Otherwise, why would so many birds suddenly appear when the locust plague occurs?