The general's wife knows medicine

Chapter 212 The enemy attacked the city

"Why do you think General Wei asked us to come here?"

"I heard that Deputy General Chang took his men to the rich merchant's shop yesterday and took away all the rice and grain from them."

Everyone opened their mouths wide in surprise.

"Yes, yes, I heard about it too."

"So General Wei asked us to come here today. Could it be that he wants to take our food?"

Everyone felt a little worried when they heard this.

"Tsk, the amount of food you have is not even enough to cook porridge. What can you do with that little food?" said a woman.

"That's right. Apart from these wealthy businessmen, I'm afraid no one else has food at home now." Another person said with some sadness.

I don’t know when these days will end?

"Then tell me, why did General Wei call us here today?" someone asked curiously.

Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they didn't know.

At this time, Wei Dewu on the stage said loudly: "I called you all here today to announce two things."

Hearing what Wei Dewu had to say, the people below didn't dare to say much and all looked at Wei Dewu on the stage.

"The State of Chen has besieged us for more than a month now, and the army only has enough food and grass to sustain us for another three days. After three days, the army will have no food and grass. Without food, our soldiers will no longer have the strength to defend the city. When the State of Chen breaks into the city, there will be great suffering. First of all, this general had people take all the food of the wealthy merchants in the city into the army yesterday. This general also promises here that if we can still survive in the future, this general will return the food to everyone. Second, in this critical moment, I hope everyone can unite as one and fight the enemy together. Therefore, all the people in the city, whether they are civilians or wealthy merchants, all men should go to Deputy General Chang to register and join the army to resist foreign enemies."

Upon hearing this, all the people were in an uproar.

"Of course, our soldiers will definitely lead the charge and will not let you rush to the front. After you join the army, someone will specially train you in some simple moves. If the enemy breaks through, you will be able to resist a little."

When people hear that they have to join the army, they feel more or less reluctant.

But after hearing what Wei Dewu said, they all quieted down.

No matter what, knowing a few tricks can give you a chance to save your life.

"And women and children, this general needs you to take care of logistics to ensure that the soldiers have enough food and clothing." Wei Dewu paused and said, "Of course, this general will pay you for your work. From now on, all of you will eat the same food as the soldiers. Whatever the soldiers eat, you will also get the same food."

When everyone heard that they would be provided with food, they were naturally overjoyed and expressed their willingness.

Many of them have already run out of food at home and will be starving. Now they hear that someone is willing to provide them with food, no matter how much, at least they will not starve to death, and that is enough.

As long as they unite as General Wei said, they will surely be able to overcome this difficulty.

Everyone goes to the designated place to line up for registration.

After Wei Dewu made such arrangements, the city no longer had its previous depression, but became lively instead.

Before, everyone had no hope, and they were afraid that the Chen people might invade at any time. Even if they didn't, most of them had no surplus food and were afraid they would starve to death.

Some people had tried to escape before, but they were shot by enemy arrows as soon as they left the city. They couldn't get out at all and could only wait to die.

Now, with General Wei's arrangement, they have at least a few more days to live.

What if? What if reinforcements arrive? What if they beat the enemy back?

Therefore, everyone was full of energy and used this energy on what they were about to do.

Three days passed in a flash.

The enemy still did not move.

Although the surplus grain of the wealthy merchants was large after being seized, it could not sustain so many people and it was clear that it would not last long.

"Oh no! Everyone, quickly take your weapons and go up to the city wall. The enemy is attacking the city." A soldier shouted while running.

The veterans quickly took up their weapons and headed for the city wall.

The new recruits all obeyed the orders of the veterans, gathered together, and were on standby at all times.

When Wei Dewu heard the report from the soldiers, he was looking at the sand table and discussing with several deputy generals how to break out.

When he heard the soldier's report, he was stunned for a moment.

He then took his weapons and went to the city wall with his lieutenants.

The enemy's iron hooves were like a dark cloud pressing down on the city rapidly.

The beacon tower on the city wall was burning with raging flames, and the alarm sounded in the night sky, shaking everyone's heart.

The soldiers defending the city quickly entered a state of preparation for battle.

Here they come, they are finally here.

They finally launched another attack.

The soldiers defending the city looked at the dark mass and felt a little frightened, but they tried to keep themselves calm.

Because they are the guardians of this city, their duty is to build an indestructible line of defense with their flesh and blood.

They quickly checked the arrow slits on the city wall and wiped the weapons in their hands. Every movement revealed their determination and bravery.

Under the city wall, the enemy's vanguard troops have arrived.

They brandished sharp swords and let out war cries.

The archers defending the city drew their bows to full length and shot quickly at the enemy, rushing towards them like locusts passing through a land.

But the enemy's numbers were too great, and the rain of arrows seemed unable to stop their attack.

General Wei stood on the city wall and commanded the battle personally.

The trebuchets hurled huge rocks in an attempt to destroy the enemy's ladders.

Each throw was accompanied by a deafening roar, as if the field was cheering them on.

Watching the boulder falling, the enemies under the city wall used their shields to block the impact of the boulder and continued to approach the city wall.

The recruits had no combat experience, they were just ordinary civilians and had only been trained for three days.

Therefore, they were assigned to deliver supplies to the soldiers fighting on the city walls and treat the wounded.

This also freed up the veteran soldiers who had been transporting supplies to stand on the city wall and kill the enemy.

The old, weak, women and children in the city were also busy.

There were few medical staff, so they applied medicine and bandages to those with less serious injuries, cooked and boiled water for the soldiers, and ensured that they received supplies in time.

The battle lasted for a whole day and night, and both sides paid a heavy price.

Although the enemy's number was twice that of the soldiers defending the city.

But under the command of the experienced General Wei Dewu, they repelled the enemy's attacks time and time again, and the enemy was unable to make a breakthrough due to the solid city walls and the heroic resistance of the soldiers defending the city.

In the light of dawn, the enemy's offensive gradually weakened.

Blow the whistle to call back the troops.

The soldiers defending the city stood on the city wall, watching the enemy's backs going away, and they cheered with joy.

"Oh, great! The enemy retreated, we won!!! Great..."

Several people who were nearby hugged each other to express their joy at the moment.

Wei Dewu showed a tired but relieved smile on his face at this moment.

Fortunately, he managed to hold on for a while and bought a little more time for the people in the city.

He looked into the distance.

I hope reinforcements can arrive soon.