Zhongshan State, with its seat in Zhongren County.

The city was named Zhongshan because there was a mountain in it, and it was a famous country with thousands of chariots.

Qiancheng refers to chariots and horses. The land in Zhongshan is sparse and the population is small. The northern part is mainly engaged in animal husbandry, while the southern part is mainly engaged in farming. It has its own army and currency and is the only country within the territory of Yizhou.

The late King of Zhongshan was of mild disposition and timid. Before he inherited the throne, he lived as a hostage in Kyoto for a period of time. Later, after he returned to Zhongshan to succeed to the throne, he was forbidden to leave Zhongshan without an imperial edict due to the imperial court's ban, and he had been staying in his fiefdom honestly.

Princess Zhongshan came out for the first time in her life, but encountered a zombie outbreak.

When I came back, everything had changed.

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Zhongren County.

The city gates are closed.

The defenders camped outside the city in fear.

The smell of drought permeated the air, the ground cracked like a dry face, and the disaster left countless traces.

The moat surrounding the county town has long dried up.

The vast land before us was barren and suffering from severe drought, with not even a drop of water to be found.

The soldiers in the camp had dark complexions, and their armors that they had honed for years were soaked with sweat. Due to long-term lack of water and hunger, the armors that used to fit them well now seemed a little loose when put on them.

A few days ago.

They had just experienced a battle, and the monster army in Xiaqu County suddenly moved towards the county town for some unknown reason.

His Highness ordered three thousand troops to go and clean up the situation.

As the monsters became weaker, the superiors thought it would not be difficult to clean them up, so they did not take it seriously at all. However, they did not consider that in the bad weather, the soldiers would rapidly consume their physical strength just by running, not to mention that the army did not have enough water to drink.

Drought, water shortage, monsters...

The people living below went from being terrified at first, to looking forward to pacifying the monsters and regaining lost territory, and now to being numb.

Life seems to have come to an end at a glance.

There are two military camps in front and behind the county town.

The campsite is huge.

The tent was covered with dirt and dust, and outside it was made up of three lines of defense made up of wooden fences and chevaux de frise to block monsters.

Soldiers who were not on duty hid in the camp to rest, but the tents were very stuffy and the temperature inside was even higher than outside, making it impossible to stay there.

Most of the soldiers lay listlessly in the shade outside, letting the sweat flow down their bodies.

Xing Shi came out of the tent and wiped the sweat from his face. Seeing that the soldiers had no morale and were lying in the shade outside, he did not scold them.

Survival is difficult enough, how can we expect these soldiers who have no food to eat and no water to drink to boost their morale?

It's a pipe dream!

His deputy general Zhang Jian saw the general and immediately walked out from the shadows.

The two looked at each other and said nothing.

Xing Shi was silent for a moment, his expression solemn, "Let's go."

No matter what happens today, I would like to ask Your Highness to give an order to send more people out to find water sources, distribute relief food, and rescue the people of Zhongshan.

The two walked towards the city gate, one in front and one behind.

After notification.

The county gate slowly opened with a dull creaking sound.

Xing Shi and his deputy general Zhang Jian walked across the moat suspension bridge outside the city and passed through the first city gate.

After passing through the gatehouse and two simple gates, we finally entered the city.

The scene in the city was bleak. There was not a single person on the streets and a dead silence was everywhere.

The people who were still alive were either looking for water and food outside, or hiding in some dark corner.

Either enjoy the cool air, or... wait to die.

Xing Shi looked calm and walked along the main road to the palace as if he was familiar with the route.

Attendants were waiting at the palace gate.

Because they had been notified in advance, the guards outside the palace gate saluted and let them pass.

The palace was built luxuriously and magnificently, with exquisitely carved eaves that contrasted with the red walls and green tiles, highlighting the owner's noble status.

Compared to the outside, it was a little more lively inside, with heavy guards everywhere, and soldiers and servants everywhere.

Led by their followers, Xing Shi and Zhang Jian came to the palace where Yuan Sanlang lived without looking around.

He has succeeded to the throne and is now the new King of Zhongshan.

Inside the main hall.

The man at the top was about twenty years old, with a fair face, cold eyes and eyebrows, and a hint of viciousness. He was lying on the couch in a silk robe, and on the table beside him were exquisite snacks and thirst-quenching herbal tea.

The four beautiful maids behind him, holding round fans, maintained their demeanor while fanning the couch with all their strength.

The ice stored by Zhongshan State last winter melted very quickly. Most of the ice turned into a pool of water before it could be used.

The hot weather makes people feel restless and irritable.

Yuan Sanlang is afraid of heat, and because of this terrible weather, he has been very moody in recent days. Sometimes he gets angry without warning and punishes some palace maids who have brought bad luck upon themselves.

The four maids held the round fans in their hands. Their hands were sore and weak, but they did not dare to reduce the strength at all. They maintained their posture tremblingly and fanned the air desperately.

The maid thought that General Xing coming here when it was the hottest time of the year might bring bad luck.

Xing Shi and Zhang Jian stepped forward and saluted respectfully, "Greetings, Your Highness."

Yuan Sanlang raised his eyelids slightly and said nonchalantly, "General Yuan, what is it that you requested to see me?"

Xing Shi bowed and said, "Your Highness, the monsters that moved from Xiaqu have been eliminated, and about three hundred soldiers have been killed."

Yuan Saburo said "hmm" lightly, seeming not to care.

Xing Shi lowered his head, feeling extremely disappointed but not daring to show it.

He steeled his heart and spoke truthfully in a heavy tone, "Most soldiers died not from monsters but from lack of water and heatstroke. Zhongren County is currently short of water, and the daily food distribution is insufficient. I beg Your Highness to show some consideration and order the granaries to be opened. I am willing to personally lead the troops out to find water."

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