On the first day of April 274, the Han army began to command the prisoners to dig trenches.

The outermost trench has the largest amount of soil and rock. In addition, the work has just begun, the prisoners of war are not skilled enough and the managers are not experienced enough. There have been many omissions and problems. In this way, while doing and improving, on the third day of May, the outer circle of trenches was finally completed.

"Hey, I actually dragged me into May. I thought it would be done in April!"

"General Zhonglang, why are you so anxious? Anyway, the rats in Jin State dare not rush out. Haha, if we didn't rush out a few days ago, now our most basic trench is already completed, and it's too late to rush out."

"Hey, you don't understand." Li Xiang knew clearly in his heart that his mountain leader said that it was Eastern Wu who sent troops in August and September. On the surface, he still had three or four months left. But in fact, it was not like this at all: you dug near the city wall and your work was completed, what about the time for the siege of our soldiers? So, he still had two months at most.

"No, no." Li Xiang thought for a moment and said, "No matter how new projects are, they should not be so slow. By the way, in the past month, I have asked you to observe carefully. Have you ever found those who are prestigious and appealing among these prisoners of war?"

When the ancient Chinese army was an army, of course, officers commanded the soldiers. However, when the army was captured by the establishment, although the role of the officer was not completely invisible, it would undoubtedly be greatly weakened.

At this time, the role of the military head is often magnified. According to the conscription in ancient China, most of the time it was the local people in the hometown and the gathering. The so-called military heads often have prestige and convincing people in their own villages during peacetime.

"Report to the General of the Central Army, his subordinates have found more than 100 people."

"Very good, bring all these guys to me."

.....

"My uncles and brothers, I was a general Li Xiang, used to be an orphan from Fuling County, Yizhou. Well, in the words of you Zhongyuan people, I was a Wuling barbarian. At that time, I struggled in the mountains and almost starved to death several times. Fortunately, my Grand Sima came to Fuling County to be the prefect... and then I went all the way to this day. I just want to tell you these things. First, I also suffered a lot, and I have suffered a lot, no less than you. Second, I am not those noble families, but I am from a general.

It is so low that it is worse than you so-called authentic Han people! So, if you have any thoughts, you can open it later, and I will definitely listen to it! If you have any difficulties, as long as it is reasonable, I will either solve them for you personally or find the Grand Sima to solve them for you... Okay, back to the main topic, this construction progress will be very dissatisfied. You will tell me how to speed up the construction progress? How can the trench be dug to the edge of the city wall as soon as possible?"

After a while, one hand raised tremblingly: "This general, is the pit that was dug really just to dig at the foot of the city wall, not to bury it alive?"

"Bang~!" Li Xiang almost fell to his feet when he heard this: "Who, who told you that this was a pit that was dug up and buried alive? Hey! Think about it carefully, let alone not talk about my great man who has never killed prisoners on a large scale. Even if you want to kill you, how good would you kill in Bingzhou or Jizhou? Why do you have to keep feeding you with food and take you thousands of miles to Luoyang to kill?"

"But, I heard from Shangguan in the army that Luoyang City cannot be captured no matter what. You pull us under the city, let us dig a hole by ourselves, and then bury us all alive. This will greatly dampen the morale of the defenders in the city and make them surrender without fighting..."

"I'm!" Li Xiang's veins were exposed and roared: "Come here!"

"What order does the Central Secretary have?"

"Go, go to Houjun, tie up Si Wencao's group of wastes. It's been more than a month, and I'm talking about how slow the progress is. It turns out that these wastes didn't get things done!"

"Uh... Zhonglang General, were you wrong? Use tied?"

"That's right! It's just tied up! If Lu Zhongle is there, I'll tie it up together. I'm not afraid of this lawsuit when I hit Da Sima!"

"Li Erdan, why are you yelling around there?"

"Who? Who dares to call me my nickname? Ah, senior brother Ai, why are you here?"

"I was originally ordered by the Grand Sima to ask about your project progress, but I happened to meet you in a fit! Humph! Relying on being a Grand Sima's disciple, you are arrogant because of your favor. Are you capable?"

When Effie took off this big hat, no matter how he was doing, Li Xiang's cold sweat suddenly appeared: "Senior brother, you can't cheat me like this. As students of the mountain chief, we have always followed the teachings of the mountain chief in the army, suffered much more hardships than others, and did better than others! I have always followed this teaching and did not dare to slack off. This is not, isn't the project progress too slow, and I'm angry for a moment?"

"Hmph. Come and tell me what's going on?"

"It's roughly the case... Brother, there is no doubt that among the more than 90,000 prisoners, there must be a report from Jin State Cao to provoke trouble! Si Wen Cao's gang of waste who can't fight or build bridges cannot even do this. Who will not tie them up if they don't tie them up?"

"Hmph." After hearing Li Xiang's introduction, Effie stopped leaving. She sat down on the ground and casually said to the captive soldiers of the Jin army who were a little scared by Li Xiang's aura just now: "Come on, uncles and brothers, sit down. This general's surname is Ai, and he is the brother of this incompetent guy. Well, have you heard of the Battle of Changping?"

"This Shangguan is afraid because he has heard of the Battle of Changping."

"Haha, I will tell you two things. The first thing is that after Bai Qi killed 400,000 Zhao troops in the past, the Qin army was firmly resisted by a group of elderly, weak, women and children in Handan. In the end, the soldiers were lost, and nearly half of the 600,000 Qin troops were injured and killed. Therefore, whether it is my Grand Sima or the entire Han army, we will not do such a stupid thing. Kill all of you in front of Luoyang City in front of Luoyang's defenders? Such things will not have any effect except for firming the will of the defenders. Whoever does is stupid is too stupid to save! Hey, everyone think about it, would the Grand Sima who can win battles constantly be such a stupid person? Or, your general is even more stupid than a fool?"

"Haha." "Haha."

The sparse response did not affect Effie's mood: "The second thing is, eleven years ago, the then general of Wei State Sima Zhao mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops to invade our Han Dynasty. My Grand Sima reappeared in Changping in Yang'an Pass. He captured nearly 100,000 Wei troops. How did we deal with these 100,000 prisoners?"

The air around suddenly became in short supply because everyone was inhaling vigorously.

"We big men gave them land, let them marry and have children, and become the people of our big men! This Eastern Expedition, some of these people signed up to join the army! Some of them made military achievements and were promoted! Don't think that they were going to deceive you. Among the captives for more than ten years, there are a large number of Kanto people. You can report your hometown, and then the official sent someone to investigate. You will definitely find many people of the same hometown as you to come out to testify. Maybe you still know them!"

"This general, General Ai, is from Xianiu Er, a native of Yongqiu, Chenliu, Yanzhou. Eleven years ago, my father participated in the attack on Shu. Oh, no, he was invading the Han Dynasty. Then he did not come back. Can you help me find it?"

"This general, I am from Shangcai, Runan, Yuzhou. My brother also violated the great man eleven years ago. Can you help me find it?"

"This general..."

"Okay, okay, don't worry, come here, come up and register for them! Then hand it over to the camp office!"

The atmosphere suddenly became warm, and everyone was full of hope for Effie. They were extremely cooperative about Effie's subsequent problems - at least, everyone talked about it and said it all.

"Did you write it down?"

"Report to my brother, I have already recorded it."

"You will hand over the list to the people of Si Wencao later and take a good look at their expressions at that time. Remember, this is a slap in the face! I don't know how much better than you are to tie someone directly."

"Hehe, haha, my brother has a way."

"Yeah." patted Li Xiang on the shoulder, and Effie turned his head: "Dear uncles and brothers, what else do you want to ask me?"

"That, General Ai, what I saw in the pavilion last year, that white-haired woman, was it true?"

"Hmm?" Before Effie could ask in detail what was true in the drama, another captive soldier stood up: "Hey! Brother from the Bai family, are you stupid? The tycoons of those aristocratic families all give us loans and then force us to sell land and children? The acting is very real! What's not true?"

"This, not this, of course this is true. What I want to ask is, later Yang Bailao took Xier to the Han Dynasty and distributed it to the land. Is it true? The officials of the Han Dynasty have strictly managed the aristocratic families, and the aristocratic families dare not oppress our people. Is it true? The officials of the Han Dynasty are all honest and enforce the law impartially. Is it true?"

"Hahahaha, this white brother, of course this is true!" Effie stood up: "It is undeniable that there must be shameless officials and undecent families in my great man. However, there are very few such guys. And even if there are, as long as they emerge, they will be attacked by my great Han court... At most tomorrow, the Military Camp Office may find some of your fellow countrymen to meet you. Of course, I must first make it clear that there is a possibility of finding an acquaintance or family, but it is very small. So, if you really can't find it, don't be disappointed. In short, it will make you believe that my great man treats prisoners with great preferential treatment."

"Yeah, after hearing General Ai's words, I felt completely relieved. I didn't say anything. After I went back, I would definitely mobilize my brothers to work hard! Help the big man dig this pit under the Luoyang city wall as soon as possible."

"Hahahaha, so I'll ask you uncles and brothers. After you go back, you might as well pass the message like this: 'Dig it in front of the city and go home for the New Year'!"

"Dig it in front of the city, go home for the New Year.....Dig it in front of the city, go home for the New Year..." After countless murmured, a sudden voice shouted: "Dig it in front of the city, go home for the New Year!"

Then, countless voices responded with all their strength: "Dig it in front of the city and go home for the New Year!"
Chapter completed!