Chapter 970

Early the next morning, amidst the complaints of the soldiers, the hungry Hecheng army set off to the new city.

Although they complained about not getting a breakfast, under the pressure of the officers, the soldiers did not dare to say anything more, and just endured a meal.

But at noon, the march still did not stop.

According to this meaning, I plan to go until dark.

This person, who used to eat every meal, would find it difficult to adjust to not eating two meals at once, especially after expending a lot of energy.

The soldiers complained again.

"What are you doing? Let's forget about breakfast, and let us continue on our way at noon. Are you going to make us faint from hunger?"

"You forgot that some of the food and grass were burned last night. It is estimated that the higher-ups wanted to starve us for two meals and save some food. Bear with it, and they will distribute food to us in the evening."

"How can there be such a thing, let the horse run all the time, but don't feed the horse, and wait until night, how can there be any energy to do other things."

The soldiers complained louder and louder. Seeing the noise, the officer supervising the advance of the army picked up his whip and whipped the loudest people in the crowd, and scolded:

"What's your name? You're yelling after you haven't eaten for two meals. Shut up, or you'll be charged with disturbing the morale of the army and sent to the law enforcement team."

When the soldiers heard that they were going to be sent to the law enforcement team, they froze and swallowed their anger and stopped complaining.

The army's law enforcement team is notorious, and they are sent there. No matter what the crime is, they try to save trouble, and they will only end up with one end, which is to be executed.

Forget it, bear with it, don't lose your life just because you were hungry and complained, it's not worth it.

Seeing that the soldiers stopped complaining, the officer on the mount took back his whip proudly, then took out a big chicken leg from his bosom, and gnawed on it himself, making the soldiers around him salivate.

At this time, the difference between recruits and veterans came out.

The new conscripts gasped for air, and strode forward feebly.

And those veterans looked around like thieves, then quickly took out something from their arms and stuffed it into their mouths, chewing slowly.

Naturally, this scene could not escape the eyes of some recruits, so some people came to the side of the veterans who were stealing food.

"Big brother, why do you have something to eat, can you give me some."

"Of course it was saved before, don't ask me to take it, you only have a little."

Veterans have food because they know how to store food. From the day they set off, every time they eat, they will leave a little food for their families as emergency rations or when they are going back.

The recruits who didn't get food were naturally disappointed, and at this time, conscientious veterans would often say something more.

"Teach you a lesson, if there is an expedition in the future, don't eat all the food distributed."

"Why?"

"Why else, emergency, such as the current situation, or fighting on the battlefield for a long time to replenish some strength, or to take it home, can't you think of it?"

"Yeah, why didn't I think of that."

After listening to the words of the veterans, the recruits suddenly realized that they all decided to start storing food tomorrow for emergencies.

As for why it's tomorrow, because I'm afraid I won't be able to save this meal tonight.

When the march reached dusk and the sun set, they entered the ten-mile boundary of the new city, and when they looked at the tall city wall of the new city from a distance, the army of Hecheng was exhausted.

"The whole army stopped and camped on the spot."

When they arrived at the ground, when the soldiers were exhausted, the cease-and-desist order was issued, which shook the spirits of the sluggish soldiers.

But the stop is a stop, but if you want to eat, you have to wait for a while, and before that, you need to set up the tent first.

Because it was burned by fire last time, this time, under the order of the above, they were asked to open the distance between the tents to ensure that even if the fire caught fire, it would not burn to other tents all at once.

After being hungry for a whole day and constantly rushing on the road, the soldiers lost too much energy, and when they did things, they rested and moved slowly. After the tent was built, the remaining energy was almost exhausted, and they all sat slumped. On the ground, waiting for dinner.

However, before dinner was served, they saw the gate of the new city opened in the distance, the bridge board on the moat was also lowered, and then a group of cavalry ran out.

"Mother, if you want to let people live, you can give me a chance to eat."

The soldier howled.

But this is obviously impossible.

At this moment the officers on their side roared.

"Get up for me, go to the front and stand up, ready to fight."

The soldiers had no choice but to get up and gather together weakly holding their weapons.

Although there is no strength, but a hundred thousand people gather, the formation is also very frightening.

Perhaps frightened by the crowd, the group of cavalry on the opposite side returned in despair, the city gate was closed, and the bridge deck was raised.

Seeing the opponent's cavalry go back, the soldiers on Hecheng's side also disbanded and went back, continuing to sit and wait for dinner.

It's a pity that after a while, the gate of that city opened again, this time more people came out, and many heads appeared on the city wall.

It seems to be going for real.

"Assemble, assemble."

The mournful shouts of the officers on the Hecheng side sounded, driving the soldiers who had just sat down to stand up and line up again.

A bunch of people from Ulala stood together again.

But just as the army gathered on the side of Hecheng, the people on the other side withdrew again. Then the city gate was closed, the drawbridge was closed, and the people on the wall withdrew, returning to the previous appearance.

"I'm special...x-on:#￥"

The mentality of the soldiers on the river city side collapsed, and they all started yelling.

The soldiers were uncomfortable, and Heles and his officers were also quite angry.

"This is playing us like monkeys."

"My lord, give the order to attack. If one hundred thousand people rush up, the city will be broken in the blink of an eye."

Some hot-tempered officers called for battle one after another.

But some sane officers came out against it.

"My lord, we can't fight now. The soldiers haven't eaten for a day, so they don't have the strength to fight. The opponent's city is high and thick. Even if we take it down, we will have to pay a very heavy price."

"Yeah, everything is not ready now, what can we use to climb the wall, and let the soldiers rush to chop the stones on the wall to make stairs?"

In fact, even if no one said that it is not suitable to play now, Heles would not order to play, he is not that stupid.

"Leave 10,000 people in front and let the others disperse."

"Notify the guy in the camp, and cook for me quickly."

"Let the ordnance side get me a ladder that allows soldiers to climb to the top of the city overnight."

"After tonight, go to call for formation tomorrow, kill a few people to sharpen their spirits, and then attack the city."

After giving these orders, Heles returned to the tent, and the other officers also left to carry out the orders.

So, after leaving 10,000 people in front to support the field, the other soldiers withdrew.

In the direction of Xincheng, Chen Fanghe and Meimei looked at the army formation in the distance from the top of the city.

"Why did you send someone out and come back just now?" Asked charmingly puzzled by Chen Fang's confusing operation just now.

Chen Fang shrugged, "It's nothing, just disgusting them."

Yu Mei didn't believe it, she grabbed Chen Fang's waist and asked him to speak.

Chen Fang didn't feel any pain when his waist was pinched, but he still said, "It's just a test, and by the way, draw the other party's attention to our side."

Charming said "Oh", and continued: "You are creating opportunities for Jimo and Wenren."

Chen Fang nodded, and glanced at the sun that was sinking into the horizon.

"Yes."