The conscription has long come to an end, and the imminent war has indeed broken out as scheduled. Although Yecheng has a profound foundation, the alliance of the other cities cannot be underestimated, and with the help of various powerful guests and ministers, it is still revealed that it is defeated.
Thirty miles...
Twenty miles.
Ten miles!
The enemy troops repeatedly pressed forward and broke through the defense lines. In the end, the army could not clear the way to set up camp ten miles away from Yecheng. The entire Yecheng could only defend the city with a defensive line built in the north city. The two sides temporarily fell into a stalemate.
The swords and soldiers are incessant, and people are in panic.
Everyone knew that if several cities were to besiege Yecheng, victory or defeat would be a matter of time. Even if the force continued, Yecheng would not be able to hold it back.
The outcome of this battle seems to have been determined.
I'm afraid that within a few days, Ye City will be defeated, and several armies will march southward, killing, wounding, and looting wherever they go. The people's lives will be as low as ants, and a bloody disaster is just around the corner.
At this critical moment.
The small town near Yecheng has long been in chaos. There are countless people who have abandoned their homes and fled. Refugee captains can be seen everywhere. Along the official road, there are countless tragic images.
Even though Qinghe Town was hundreds of miles away, it was infected by this fear. Rumors gradually spread and everyone in the town became in danger.
At dusk.
In the courtyard.
The old mayor and a few others were sitting stiffly with sad faces on their faces, and the clan leader also had a troubled look on his face, and it seemed that the quarrel was getting louder.
"Brothers, it's not a problem for us to continue like this! In my opinion, other towns have begun to flee, so let's take the big guys and run away too!"
"Run? Where to run? We have lived in Qinghe Town for generations, and our ancestral family property is here. How can we just abandon it and run away?"
"That's it! There aren't many people with cultivation in our town. Most of them are farmers and hunters, and there are a lot of them who are elderly. How many soldiers and horses can they outrun?"
"Hey, there's a chaos of war outside. I don't know how many people will die if we get out!"
"Then tell me, what should we do?!"
…
Even though most of the people present here are prestigious old people in the town with rich life experiences, no one has an idea in the face of such a disaster as the city-destroying battle. Even the old clan leader remains silent at this moment.
Everyone was quarreling fiercely, but there was no result. In the end, there was really no choice but to look at the old patriarch.
"Patriarch, please say something!"
"Yes, Patriarch, if you have any ideas, please tell me and listen to me!"
As the only strong martial artist in the town, to some extent, his prestige is higher than that of the mayor. At this critical moment, he is naturally more trusted by others.
After all, the strong are always sought after.
Hearing the sound, the old patriarch who was sitting upright slowly raised his eyes.
His eyes swept over the expectant old people and the mayor who looked uneasy. He wanted to come up with some amazing plan right away to solve everyone's urgent needs and protect the peace of the town.
But this important matter of life and death in marching and fighting cannot be explained clearly in a few words. Whether it is the judgment of the situation or the placement of the people, there is a lot of knowledge.
After holding it in for a long time, the old patriarch could only sigh.
"Why……"
"I'm not good at making plans. If we compete in cultivation, I might be able to gain some insights. This kind of important matter is definitely not something that ordinary people can see clearly. How to make choices in today's complicated situation can only be done by talented people with great wisdom.
Maybe you can have some insight."
As soon as these words were heard, everyone sat up in a daze with some disappointment.
They looked at each other with confusion and disappointment.
Qinghe Town has been in ruins for a long time. Although there are some ascetics, they are illiterate. They have tried their best to survive, but they don't know any strategies.
I don't know who was confused, and couldn't help but complained coldly.
"In this critical moment, where can I find talented people?"
As soon as he said these words, several people's eyes suddenly lit up.
The old mayor also seemed to have thought of something and stood up suddenly.
"Talented man!?"
"Don't we have a ready-made talented person in our village?"
The old patriarch was also reminded and slapped his forehead!
"yes!"
"Why did I forget about Mr. Yi, a great scholar? He is a well-read poet and he will definitely have good ideas. But at the critical moment, I forgot about this great man. I am so anxious!"
After a few words, everyone's eyes immediately shone.
Without waiting for a few more words, the eager old brothers led the crowd out, and a group of old men marched toward the school at the foot of the mountain under the cover of darkness.
Not long after, there was an urgent knock on the door!
"Boom! Boom!"
"Mr. Yi, are you asleep!?"
Yi Feng was admiring the stars at night in the courtyard when he suddenly heard such an urgent knock on the door. He quickly got up and went over. When he opened the door, he saw that it was the mayor and the old patriarch who came in person. Outside the door and behind him were all the respected town officials.
Go to the elders.
What's so urgent?
Out of etiquette, he invited everyone in first.
"Everyone, please come in."
Waiting for a group of old men to enter the hospital, but before they could sit down, the mayor was so anxious that he asked questions first.
"Mr. Yi, seeing that Yecheng is about to fall apart, what should we do in Qinghe Town?"
Hearing these words, Yi Feng, who had not even had time to take a few steps, looked back blankly.
"How can you ask me about such a big thing?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the old men responded in a flurry of voices, each one more anxious than the other!
"Sir, he is very knowledgeable and must have good ideas!"
"Sir, you are joking. Most of us are illiterate and have never experienced such a thing. There is really nothing we can do except ask you for advice!"
"Yes, sir, he is a man of culture, so he must come up with an idea."
Looking at the worried white-haired old women, Yi Feng was also quite emotional.
It is indeed a miserable life for ordinary people to grow old, sick and old.
Even if they are gray-haired, they cannot escape the pain of life and death. Ordinary people can only struggle for survival. There are never many external forces to rely on, let alone who will care about them. They are as helpless as this mortal world and fall into the eyes of the world.
There are only a thousand purples and reds, and the dust and mud floating in the world have given everything, and no one has ever cared about it.
Amidst the anxious voices of a group of people, the old patriarch also gritted his teeth and stepped forward to salute, indicating that he was deeply entangled in the overall situation and asked for advice anxiously.
"Mr. Yi."
"Now Yecheng is about to be destroyed. Most of us want to flee now, but I also know that if Yecheng is destroyed, Qinghe Town will definitely cease to exist. Without everyone, there would be no small family."
"However, if we send reinforcements, relying on the flesh and blood of hundreds of people in Qinghe Town, we may not be able to defend Yecheng and avoid this bloody disaster."
"How to choose, sir, please give me some advice!"
At this moment, the old patriarch began to ask for advice truthfully without any hesitation.
Even though Yi Feng is just a young man, or even the junior he will guide in the future, in the face of life and death matters, this scholar may be able to point out a clear path. Even if there is little hope, he should give it a try!
Facing the anxious and troubled appearance of the entire audience.
Yi Feng did not give any direct advice, but gave an ambiguous answer.
"For such a major matter that concerns your own life and death, the correct answer is the one you choose from your heart. As an outsider, I am really inconvenient to speak, so I hope you can forgive me."
Hearing this, several people looked at each other blankly.
After pondering for a while, they seemed to have some inspiration. The mayor and the old patriarch nodded slightly, looked at each other, thanked them and left with everyone.
…
City Lord's Mansion.
The night is getting darker.
The hall was full of people, including soldiers in military armor, as well as martial king-level clan leaders with unpredictable auras. Everyone was silent and had serious expressions on their faces.
Until the number one general in the city under the throne spoke up.
"Everyone."
"You must know the situation in our Ye City now better than anyone else. There is no need for our general to say more. If you can provide a good strategy to defeat the enemy, this city will definitely reward you!"
The domineering voice spoke, and the promise was priceless.
There must be a brave man under the heavy reward!
However.
Now that the defeat of Ye City is almost certain, it is extremely difficult to defend the city. No one knows how long it can be defended. As for defeating the enemy, no one is sure.
For a moment, all the dignitaries in the room looked at each other in silence and the atmosphere was extremely oppressive.
The Lord City General looked gloomy, looked around angrily and spoke!
"You are all talented people in our city of Ye. Is it possible that at this critical moment, no one has a good idea? Are we going to wait for them to break into the city and burn everything down?!"