Wuji County, Ximen City Tower.

Guo Jia and the veterans rushed to the city gate and their eyes fell on the more than a hundred soldiers gathered in the city.

This is already all the troops in Wuji County.

The old, weak and disabled soldiers stood in the door and fell, some of them didn't even have a steel knife in their hands, and many of them were worn out in their armor, with frustrated and frightened, and had no intention of fighting. Guo Jia couldn't help but shake his head when he saw this scene. He pondered for a moment and ordered: "Cleaning the people in the city and let all the people retreat. At the same time, open the city gate and open the door."

The veteran was shocked and quickly persuaded: "Sir, no, there are few soldiers guarding the city, so I hope to close the door and block the Black Mountain bandits. Once the city gate is opened, the Black Mountain bandits will easily enter the city!"

Guo Jia sneered and asked back, "Closing the city gate can block the Black Mountain bandits?"

The veteran sighed and shook his head and replied, "The soldiers guarding the city are all remnants, without weapons and without combat effectiveness. With these few people, we will definitely not be able to stop them."

Guo Jia chuckled and said, "Since you can't stop it, what should I do if I close the door? I have my own arrangements to open the door."

Seeing that Guo Jia was confident, the veteran no longer hesitated and ordered the gatekeeper to open the city gate. Guo Jia nodded with satisfaction and continued to instruct: "The city gate should not be stationed, and there is no need for defense on the city tower. I can only be on the city tower alone. You are hiding in the city, and you will not be allowed to come out without my instructions."

"this……"

The veteran hesitated and thought it would be fine if he opened the door, but he had no defense at all, which was uneasy.

Guo Jia's eyes turned cold and he said without any doubt: "Go and prepare!"

The veteran did not dare to violate the orders and immediately ordered.

Guo Jia went up the city tower alone and stood on the city tower and waited quietly. At this moment, what Guo Jia needed was time to delay Wang Lei enough time. He was idle and observed the layout of the city walls in Wuji County.

"It's a mess!"

After Guo Jia scanned it, he couldn't help but shake his head.

The huge Wuji County Tower actually didn't even have defensive equipment.

"Boom!!"

A sound of earth shaking came from afar outside the city.

Guo Jia looked up at the distance, and when his eyes touched, a black line squirmed in the distance, approaching the county town. Guo Jia knew that the black bandit was coming, and he was not afraid of danger, his expression was as normal as he was, and a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes.

Outside the city, among the bandits in the black mountain.

The person who led the army was Zhang Yan, who was the leader of the Heishan Army. This time he came out of the mountains and surrounded Wuji County. Zhang Yan wanted to replenish money and food to increase the Heishan Army's grain reserves. The army stopped outside the city. Zhang Yan waved his hand and stopped his generals from coming forward, with a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes. Because the gate of Wuji County was actually opened, and the city was empty.

This situation made Zhang Yan feel an unusual aura.

Previously, Zhang Yan visited the county town near Wuji County, and the city gates were closed without exception. Suddenly, he encountered someone who opened the door, which really made Zhang Yan feel that something was wrong.

Zhang Yan looked up and saw a young boy standing on the city tower. He thought for a moment, dragged his knife forward, rode his horse down the city tower and shouted, "Who is on the city tower?"

"Yingchuan Guo Jia!"

Guo Jia chuckled and replied loudly.

“…”

Zhang Yan thought carefully and never heard of this person in Wuji County.

After a moment of pause, Zhang Yan raised his head and said loudly: "I general Zhang Yan, this time I led his troops to pass by Wuji County. Because the army lacks food and grass weapons, you need supplies to your county. You should immediately prepare 10,000 stones of food and grass, 1,000 sets of armor, 1,000 steel knives, and then prepare a million yuan. I will lead the troops away immediately. Otherwise, the consequences will be borne by yourself."

Guo Jia gasped in a cold breath, a big tone.

Not to mention millions of dollars, the county government can't even get ten thousand dollars.

Even there is no grain or grass for a hundred stones.

As for the top-notch armor and steel knives, the weapons in the treasury have been sold out by the previous county magistrate and officials, and they are empty. What is left for Wang Lei, Guo Jia and Du Ji is a mess.

No conditions can be completed.

Guo Jia's mind changed rapidly and continued, "General Zhang, the county magistrate knows that you have worked hard to lead troops, and I admire General Zhang's ability to lead troops. But General Zhang doesn't know that because of General Zhang's reputation, the officials and county magistrates in the county government have already fled with food and grass, and the new county magistrate has just taken office today and has no money at all! I heard that the neighboring county of Wuji County has a lot of money and food and grass. If you ask them for it with General Zhang's reputation, you will definitely succeed."

When Zhang Yan heard this, her heart was floating.

This kid is quite sensible.

This general is famous and should be respected wherever he goes.

"General, we went to Xinshi County to the west of Wuji County and Hanchang County to the east. When the magistrates of the two counties saw you, they gave you very little money and food. Then they said that the people in the neighboring counties were stupid and had a lot of money. Now, the young people on the city tower said the same thing. In my opinion, these officials were all cunning and deliberately deceived us."

The general under Zhang Yan's command, Yu Du, looked resentful and looked suspicious.

"Hmph, this kid is quite young. He is different from the old foxes in Xinshi County and Hanchang County, and it is not like making fakes. Besides, we have long received news that the officials in Wuji County have escaped with money and food, so he did not tell lies."

Zhang Yan held the knife in her hand, looking proud.

Yu Du's eyes turned and said, "General, the boy on the city tower said that there is a new county magistrate. If this newly appointed county magistrate comes, he will definitely have money. We call the county magistrate out and blackmail some money and food. At the same time, let the county magistrate call out the head of the Zhen clan and ask the Zhen clan to fund the money. Let's go out and not go back empty-handed!"

Zhang Yan nodded and praised, nodded and said, "You are smart, just do that!"

"Boy, where is the county magistrate? Let him come out."

Zhang Yan yelled, imposing.

Guo Jia turned his eyes and immediately replied: "General Zhang, the county magistrate knows that you are coming to Wuji County, and he is very conflicted! He heard about the general's reputation and wanted to cooperate with the general. However, the county magistrate thought that his new official took office and was trusted by Han Fu, the governor of Jizhou, should do his loyalty and swear to defend Wuji County to the death. The county magistrate was in a dilemma. After thinking about it, he decided to take the most respectful general and plan to fight fairly with the general. At present, the county magistrate is recruiting soldiers to prepare for the battle. If the general wants to enter the city, the county magistrate has ordered the opening of the city gate and General Zhang can come in at any time. If the general is willing to fight fairly, please wait."

The words, with compliments and excitement, made Zhang Yan feel comfortable.

After hearing this, Zhang Yan smiled.

Zhang Yan would not have any good expressions for a person who dared to resist. However, after hearing Guo Jia's words, Zhang Yan felt even more relaxed in her heart, because he felt that the new county magistrate respected him!

This is very good!

Moreover, the county magistrate is a loyal person and there is no way to choose a battle.

Worth respected!

Zhang Yan was impulsive and immediately said, "I respect such a moral person. As you said, I will wait outside the city and wait for him to bring his troops. When I defeat the county magistrate, I will ask the gentry in the city to donate money and food."

Guo Jia breathed a sigh of relief and finally stabilized Zhang Yan.

Yu Du shook his head and said, "General, this is clearly a strategy to delay time."

Zhang Yan waved his hand and said, "That boy has already made it clear, and I know it very well in my heart. However, this newly appointed county magistrate deserves respect. Isn't it worth waiting for someone like this?"

Yu Du stomped his feet in anger and cursed: "Students are full of bad water, so bad."

"Ka! Da!!"

Soon, the sound of horse hooves in the city came, and Wang Lei brought the black golden snake spear in his hand and came fiercely with three hundred guards.

Seeing this, Guo Jia thought to himself that he would see your performance next.
Chapter completed!