King and General untie their battle robes

On the border of Jingguo, by the Biedong River, General Chen is dressed in commoner clothes and personally leads people to supervise the work here.Because Bian Youli had specifically explained that this matter should be done carefully, these generals who are used to wearing armor have only been wearing civilian clothes these days, pretending to be ordinary people and surrounding the river.

The construction of a dam can be regarded as a major event in Luo, because it concerns people's livelihood, and any negligence may cause a year's crop failure.But for Jing Guo, it is really not worth mentioning.

Even if the dam is not built, the water in the Biedong River will generally not affect the people of Jing Kingdom. There is a rainy season every year, but if you count it carefully, there are not many disasters that flood the banks during the flood season.

Therefore, the workers work in a loose manner, talking and talking while moving stones and wood, which is much more comfortable than busy farming.

General Chen and his party looked at the scene in front of them, all helpless.They couldn't step forward and order the workers to work more quickly, but they felt aggrieved looking at them like this.

After all, according to previous years of experience, this is a completely unnecessary move.For the sake of secrecy, the situation of the battle cannot be disclosed. If the Luo army did not come in, they had to pretend that it was calm, so as not to cause unrest among the people.How can workers who don't know understand the anxiety in their hearts?

Now the Luo army is watching covetously outside the city, but their own army can't go out to fight, so they can only stand idly by the river.If it wasn't for Bian Youli's order, he would rather practice a few more rounds in the barracks.

"General," one of his lieutenants came over and complained, "What's the use of this? The Luo army is fighting here. General Bian only sent 1 of his men to carry it there. Why don't you let us go?"

Before General Chen could speak, someone immediately answered for him: "Looking at his appearance, he doesn't look like material for marching and fighting. I guess he is afraid that we will take credit for it!"

Several people looked at each other in blank dismay, and suddenly stopped talking.

Because in their hearts, they also think so.

This general who came from the capital did not look like a general at all.From a common sense point of view, whoever got into the position of general has not experienced hundreds of battles on the battlefield?Every move should have a killing spirit, so that you can deter your subordinates and defeat the enemy.

Looking at this General Bian again, that face, when they saw it for the first time, several people were almost speechless in astonishment, and forgot to salute, just staring at that face.

And judging by his behavior, he was like a nobleman from the capital, gentle and calm, without any deterrent effect.

Coupled with the fact that he and the king stay together all the time, one can't help but suspect that this person is just a superficial person, relying on the power of the king, and came here to gain military merits, right?

"Oh," General Chen sighed, and looked at the dam under construction ahead, "Let's take another look. The dam will be completed tonight. Let's meet him tomorrow."

However, without waiting for these people to visit, that night, Bian Youli asked Run Liu to find these generals and gather at the place where Ruan Xi lived.

After entering the door, several generals following General Chen saw Bian Youli and Ruan Xi sitting together as close as before, and couldn't help but glance at each other thoughtfully.

The eyes seem to say, look, it really is.

Bian Youli didn't know what they were thinking, and he didn't bother to pay attention to them. He just greeted General Chen warmly.For others, he didn't even remember their names.

"Brother Run, tell me about the situation." After everyone sat down, Bian Youli said.

In the past few days, General Chen was sent to the city to supervise the work, but the Luo army could not be ignored when he was away. Bian Youli sent Run Liu out to deal with the Luo army. He came back this evening and replaced Mingcha.

Run Liu nodded, and said: "I followed the general's order, and attacked fiercely as soon as I came up. The Luo army really showed weakness. They fought and fled all the way back to the territory of Luo. After our people chased them in, they immediately changed their strategy and stopped attacking." Show weakness and turn to confront us."

Bian Youli had an expected expression: "It's the same as I thought, are you still confronting each other now?"

"Before I came back, I didn't do anything."

Bian Youli looked at General Chen: "What do you think of General Chen?"

General Chen thought for a while, and said: "The Luo army has 5 people, and they haven't done anything in the past few days, maybe because they showed weakness earlier and their morale was damaged. But they have obvious advantages, and it's been a few days since they did it."

He said, not only showing a worried look.There are only [-] Jing troops left in Luo Guoli, how can they resist five times the number?

Bian Youli didn't seem to be worried, and explained leisurely: "It's not that morale is damaged. They don't do anything because they don't have enough food and grass."

Hearing this, General Chen immediately said in astonishment: "How is that possible?"

Yes, how is it possible?Your own army in your own country can't supply food and grass?

It's ridiculous too.

Run Liu smiled proudly: "Before they didn't pay attention, the general asked Mingcha to cut off half of their food and grass. It must not be enough now."

Bian Youli didn't reveal this matter, General Chen had to digest it quietly for a while before he came back to his senses.

With the food and grass gone, it is needless to say the damage to the army's combat effectiveness. No wonder they did not start fighting with 5 people in hand.

It would be a big loss if they were to fight and lose the battle because of lack of food and grass.

Bian Youli said again: "However, General Chen was right in one point just now. They are going to fight, and it will only happen in the past few days."

General Chen was stunned again, and then he realized what Bian Youli meant.

After all, it is their country, and there is absolutely no reason why they should be embarrassed by food and grass.Even if it is intercepted, it will be resupplied, anyway, it is our own people.

The horses and chariots for transporting grain and grass are probably almost ready at this time.

Since the battle was about to start, General Chen quickly asked, "How many people do we need to fight?"

Bian Youli and Run Liu looked at each other, and smiled slightly: "There's no need to look for anyone, everyone who needs them is already in place."

Among the people present, only Run Liu smiled understandingly at this sentence, while the others didn't understand it.

Ruan Xi had never asked about Bian Youli's specific actions, and he was as curious as they were at this time.

Bian Youli seemed to sense Ruan Xi's questioning gaze, turned his head and smiled at him, blinked, then turned his head back and said to Run Liu: "Brother Run, you are still going according to plan, I will send you a message when the time comes. "

Run Liu responded vigorously, stood up and said, "Your Majesty, General, I will take my leave first!"

When he said that he was going to resign, his voice was not low, and he maintained his usual bold style. Ruan Xi was unprepared, and was immediately taken aback by his unexpected voice.

When Ruan Xi came to his senses, he seemed to be amused by his own reaction, and couldn't help laughing: "Alright, General Run, be careful yourself."

"Yes!" Run Liu looked very happy, walking like a gust of wind, and disappeared from the door in an instant.

Several people watched a gust of wind blow past the door, General Chen casually looked at Ruan Xi, his eyes seemed a little strange.

It must have been unexpected that Ruan Xi would have such a kind attitude towards generals other than Bian Youli.

"General Chen," Bian Youli watched as Run Liu left in a hurry, then turned his head and looked at the rest of the people with a smile, "The workers who repaired the dam last time, please find them again."

A few days later, the wind howled and the dark clouds overwhelmed the top. The scorching heat disappeared almost overnight, and the snow on the top of Linzhao Mountain seemed to melt faster. vapor.

The rainy season has arrived.

At night, the candle flames were disturbed by the wind and danced, casting a dancing shadow on the wall.Bian Youli stood by the window, looking out quietly.He was only wearing a white jacket, his black hair was untied and draped behind his back, giving off a sense of serenity and tranquility.

In clear weather, the sky here is extremely vast, and there are many stars, even the night wind seems wider.

It was raining heavily at this time, and there was no light from the stars and the moon outside. Only a faint light occasionally appeared in the room, and the angle and range were limited.Waves of water surged on the ground that had already accumulated water, making a sound like a rushing river.

Ruan Xi took a coat and put it on him, and stood beside him, following Bian Youli's gaze and looking out: "What are you looking at?"

Bian Youli stood motionless, and said in a low voice, "I don't know where Jiang Yan is?"

The wind and rain were like darkness, and the person he was looking for on this trip was still missing, but he was entangled in deeper troubles.

Ruan Xi was also speechless about this question.Neither of them spoke, they stood side by side, looking at the bottomless rain scene outside.

After a while, Bian Youli said softly, "One more day of rain will be enough."

These words have no beginning and no end, very abrupt.But Ruan Xi knew what he was talking about, so he also nodded: "Yeah."

"If Jiang Yan is really detained by the people of Luo State," Bian Youli looked at Ruan Xi, "Luo State will definitely send him there in person. If so, you have to go back to Qiongning."

"..." Ruan Xi was silent for a moment, somewhat reluctantly, "Go back now?"

Bian Youli: "A country cannot be without a ruler for a day. You have been away from the palace for too long. What should you do if something happens in the court?"

Ruan Xi naturally understood this truth. He came out this time and said he wanted to find Jiang Yan, and he came straight to the border, which meant that he confirmed the fact that Jiang Yan was in Luo country.

And Bian Youli also acted according to this idea, and now everything is in order.If Jiang Yan was really in Luo Country, just wait for another day of this rain, and the matter will definitely be resolved.

If he is not in Luo country, Ruan Xi shouldn't stay here, not only is it useless, but also adds a lot of risks.

"Then I..." Ruan Xi hesitated for a moment, but did not continue.

But Bian Youli immediately picked it up for him: "Well, you should leave tomorrow night, and I will let Mingcha escort you."