The troops led by Zhang Han encountered no further attacks on the way to Bajun. They marched hurriedly and in less than ten days, the troops arrived at Fu County, Bajun.
At this time, Fu County was already in a state of war, the city gates were tightly closed, and the Qin troops defending the city took turns several times, maintaining high vigilance at all times for twelve hours.
When Zhang Han's troops arrived, they almost suffered a hail of arrows from his own people. In the end, they notified the governor Fu Yi, and only then were they confirmed to be the secret guards directly under King Qin, and they were finally cleared and released.
"It turns out to be General Zhang Hanzhang of the Shadow Secret Guard. The Shadow Secret Guard is like a maggot attached to a bone, and follows him everywhere like a shadow. Ordinary guards do not recognize General Zhang, the Shadow Secret Guard. This county guard apologizes to General Zhang on their behalf."
Under the city gate, Fu Yi personally led the people out and welcomed Zhang Han inside. As soon as they met, he offered his hand to Zhang Han to apologize.
"In extraordinary times, the officers and soldiers guarding the gate should be so loyal to their duties. How could Zhang Han be guilty?" Zhang Han responded with the same courtesy.
"Is it already this serious? It seems that the disaster in Shuzhong has made the county governor extremely embarrassed."
A bitter voice sounded. The person was dressed in purple robes, and his figure was like a dream. One second he was still several feet away, and the next second he was at the city gate.
When Fu Yi heard the harsh meaning in these words, his expression remained unchanged.
Zhang Han took the initiative to introduce: "Master Sheriff, this person is our Zuo Dharma Protector of Great Qin, Mr. Xinghun of the Yin Yang Family."
He is Xinghun, and he is evil and aggressive, just as the rumors say.
Fu Yi cursed internally and saluted, "I've met Lord Xinghun."
The corner of Xinghun's mouth was raised, his chin was slightly straightened, and his posture was arrogant, "I have also met the Lord Sheriff. Now that the situation is urgent, the King is worried about the situation in Shu, and immediately sent the Shadow Secret Guard to investigate the disaster.
But just as we entered Bashu, we were attacked by wild beasts. We can save the unnecessary etiquette and quickly inform you in detail about the current situation in various places in Bajun."
"What Mr. Xinghun said is true. Mr. Sheriff, I'm here to help you."
Zhang Han quickly pushed away Fu Yi and obeyed Xinghun. At the same time, he whispered in Fu Yi's ear with his inner strength: "Master Xinghun is honored to be the Zuo Protector of Great Qin. He has not yet achieved any meritorious deeds, so~"
I see.
Fu Yi suddenly realized that no wonder Xinghun's attitude was so eager and rude.
The right protector Yueshen has ten years of experience since his meritorious service during the Lao Ai Rebellion. Compared with the left protector Xinghun, the gap between him and Yueshen is really obvious, so he is eager to make contributions now.
With a smile on his face, Fu Yi answered and led the way, "Yes, yes. Lord Xinghun, General Zhang, please."
"Lord Sheriff, please."
The team entered the city gate, and Nong Yu was among the team, observing the situation in the county.
The whole city is desolate, most of the houses are closed, and many people are sleeping on the streets. As far as you can see, the faces of the people are full of sorrow.
Because of the disaster, transportation between cities in central Sichuan became difficult, and merchants were in a bad situation. They might lose their money and money if they left with their goods. Without circulation, the city became depressingly dead.
"Oh~" She sighed.
With a little knowledge, Nongyu saw the situation in this county and could basically think of the situation in the entire Sichuan.
Judging from the current situation, various productions in Shu, including agriculture, are probably at a stagnation state. These two counties were originally important logistics counties for the Qin State. The current stagnation of production has seriously hindered the Qin State.
Not only that, what can be seen now is only inside the city. There are also a large number of mountain barbarians in Bashu. I wonder if they have been filled by people behind the scenes as a fighting force in addition to beasts. If so, this chaos in Bashu will probably continue.
If it continues to expand, it will be difficult to level out in several years.
"What a ruthless method. If things go on like this, it is still unknown whether Bashu will belong to the Qin State again. Is it possible that the person behind this attack on the Qin State is from Shandong?"
Nongyu couldn't quite agree with his guess. If we look at the tendency, 90% of the people behind the scenes may be locals from Bashu, and 10% may be from outside.
"Husband, if you were here, how would you break the situation?"
Nong Yu's starry eyes gradually drifted away, and the tip of her eyebrows furrowed.
Now, apart from knowing that there is a mastermind behind the scenes, I know nothing about this person at all. How can I break the situation with my eyes darkened?
In this situation of limited vision, it is a test of one's ability to obtain intelligence from the opponent's actions and outline the opponent's goals and motives. The more accurate and rapid the grasp, the easier it will be to defeat the opponent.
"It seems that we need to see with our own eyes the disaster information compiled by the governor of Ba County."
Nong Yu took a deep breath and looked at the city, her compassion turning into determination.
She is no longer the Qin Ji of Zilanxuan, but the mistress of the Imperial Master's Mansion who can take charge of her own role.
To deal with such evil people who have harmed a large number of people, if Lu Yan were here, he would definitely pull them out and cut them into pieces.
Nongyu looked at Zhang Han's back in front of him, preparing to find an opportunity to explain to him.
…
In the meeting hall of the County Sheriff's Mansion, Shun and Nvying were standing behind Xinghun, who was sent directly from the central government. The three Yin and Yang family members exuded an aura of keeping strangers away.
Zhang Han, however, very humbly invited a woman in personally.
She has jade burgundy hair, a silver headdress slightly embellished with pink flowers, hidden in the hair, a plain face, light and elegant lips, and a pair of starry eyes like autumn water on a flat lake.
Wearing an off-white long dress and holding a blue-white rapier, when you step into the hall, you will feel a cool breeze, which is refreshing and refreshing.
Fu Yi was stunned for a moment, then reacted, "General Zhang, may I ask who this is..."
"How can I trouble General Zhang? Nong Yu has seen the county governor."
Nongyu?...Nongyu! Isn’t that Lu Yan’s?
Fu Yi couldn't understand it.
The Yin Yang Family Star Soul is here, it's normal. What is Lu Yan's woman here for? Why are the people brought by the Shadow Secret Guard so weird?
"Ah, I don't know Madam in person, Fu Yi is terrified."
"Your Majesty, your words are serious."
"Humph." Xinghun breathed out a little impatiently.
Fu Yi said no more, and directly ordered people to lay out a map of Bajun and explain the situation to several people.
“At first, a caravan disappeared inexplicably, but we didn’t pay attention to it and just treated it as an accident.
After the death of Ba Tong, the leader of the Ba clan, only two people in the caravan of more than a hundred people survived. After that, the changes in wild beasts officially came into view.
As the situation has developed so far, the location where the beast attacked is gradually approaching the city where a large number of people gather."
Several shadow secret guards had a clear division of labor, recorded the text, and took out their portable maps to compare and mark.
Zhang Han heard that the place where the incident occurred was gradually approaching the city, and asked: "The situation is so critical, and the people in the countryside..."
"I have tried my best to move the rural people into the protection of the city, but~"
Fu Yi's cheeks twitched, "The soldiers are preparing for war with all their strength, and they have so many extra mouths to talk about. Moreover, the transportation is not smooth, and the food reserves in the city... Once the status quo lasts, there will definitely be chaos in the city.
Even if I, the Fu family, have used most of the family’s grain reserves for military purposes, well, alas.”
Nongyu thought of the scenes in the city that he had seen along the way, and his eyes fell on the spread out map. Countless red dots on the map were gradually approaching from all directions to surround the major county towns in Ba County.
The countryside surrounded the city and forced a large number of people to move into the city, thereby consuming the food supply of major counties.
Because of the disaster, production has basically stopped, and everyone can only rely on stored grain to survive. It won't take long for Bashu to riot.
But, what can he gain?
Based on the inference that the mastermind behind the scenes is not Shandong Yifang, what can he gain by doing this?