The Abandoned Scion

Song Chi transmigrated, becoming the son of the reigning Chief Grand Secretary. He aspired to a life of beautiful wives and concubines, an idle playboy who muddled through life, but instead became ...

Chapter 4: Paper Talk

As soon as the words fell, some murmurs immediately arose.

The conditions Liang Qingwu mentioned were not fictitious, but real. This was also her famous battle, which took place just half a year ago. However, the enemy had more troops at that time and the situation was more serious.

More than 100,000 Northern Wei troops crossed the border with great momentum. In just over a month, Heishui City, a major garrison town in the north, fell, and then the entire Youzhou fell.

The situation was critical, and Liang Qingwu volunteered to lead more than 20,000 hastily mobilized troops to reverse the situation and turn the tide.

This war was the first war that the Great Zhou had experienced in decades. It is said that the people of Youzhou were massacred and looted, and the situation was extremely miserable.

The military exercise confrontation was set before the Blackwater City was captured. If Blackwater City had a competent defender at that time, perhaps the outcome could have been changed and the tragedy would not have happened.

Only then did people realize how difficult this test was. Not to mention a few teenagers under the age of 20, even veterans who had been in the army for a long time might not be able to do it.

Liang Qingwu asked again: "Do you three have any questions?"

Song Ming was the first to ask, "Is there enough food in the city? Are there enough defensive equipment? How many civilians are there in the city? How long can they survive with enough food and drink?"

"As expected of the Prime Minister's son."

After he asked the question, there was an immediate burst of praise.

"There are many factors that determine whether a war can be won, and what Young Master Song asked is the key."

"Yes, looking at his calm and composed expression, he seems to have truly taken on the role of the defender of Blackwater City."

"It seems that only Young Master Song can handle it. As for that servant boy...why would the female commander let such a person go on the field?"

There was a lot of praise from all around, some of which were mixed with some criticism of Song Chi. Song Shiwen also subconsciously stroked his beard with an expression of admiration.

"Master Song has asked very detailed questions. I have no questions."

Han Yuanzheng then echoed that he did not understand military tactics and military affairs, as the imperial examination did not test these. He knew very well that he was just accompanying the "crown prince" in studying and just had to be a good supporting actor, and he must not steal the limelight from the son of the prime minister.

For a moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Song Chi to see how he would answer.