Chapter 35

After this area is rebuilt according to the original plan, people from another similar area can be moved into the remaining half of the houses. After several rounds of reconstruction, the construction of that messy area can be completed.

Wen Yi handed the remaining matters to the manager beside him, who contacted the relevant craftsmen to withdraw the materials.

She followed behind the troops, watching the increasingly unfamiliar scenery around her while processing the news coming back from the front, including whether to clear obstacles or take a detour.

Nan Xun was at the front of the team, and would occasionally look back and sneak a peek at the rest of the team.

Only a small number of the people who set out this time were the men who had been trained by Yao Wenjun at the beginning, and most of them were newly recruited people during this period.

A short period of training is not enough to make these people qualified soldiers, but the chaos has not been going on for long, and they have served in the army before, so they have some experience, which is enough for them to play an auxiliary role.

Various siege engines also squeaked along behind, and the people in charge of controlling them looked at them from time to time, being extremely careful.

The pathfinders ahead will return from time to time. They are very important to the progress of the entire team. Qualified soldiers can report the situation ahead in a timely manner, and when they encounter enemy pathfinders or teams, they must be able to make timely judgments and escape.

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After getting up early and stretching a little, Wen Yi packed her things into her bag. Then she tidied up her resting place and went to a nearby stream to wash her face.

"Wait here for now. If there's anything you want to do, feel free to go. Just be careful not to go too far. This place isn't considered safe."

Wen Yi signaled the person next to him to pass on the message. This was the place previously agreed upon with Yao Wenjun. Their pace of progress was faster than expected, so it was just right to wait here.

The people who came with the army and were in charge of the baggage had already started to cook food on the temporary stove. Many people saw that it would take some time to cook the food, so they went to collect some flammable materials not far away. After all, walking outside is not as convenient as being in the city.

She sat beside them and watched with great interest the soldiers' early morning practice. Those skilled in different weapons practiced in their own areas.

A young man who had just finished his morning exercise came over and saw Wen Yi sitting there without doing anything, so he asked.

"Aren't you going to move around?"

Wen Yi shook his head.

"I don't have that much energy. Maybe I have to travel in the afternoon, so I won't waste it." She said to Nan Xun.

Nan Xun was followed by his junior fellow apprentice, who also came out this time to gain some experience. Amu next to him was carrying a food box, presumably because he asked her to help deliver it after it was ready.

Amu came here under the pretext of helping to repair the equipment. After Wen Yi confirmed that this was not a joke, she did not offer any opinions on this choice. She only reminded him to be more careful outside. She usually hangs out with Shu, so there is no need to worry too much.

He would also exercise with Nanxun and others in the morning. His physical fitness was much better than Wen Yi, who always went to bed late and got up early.

Although Wen Yi's complexion didn't look too bad recently, she had obviously lost some weight. If someone hadn't cooked some delicious food for her, her condition would probably be even worse.

The young man nodded, and after seeing Amu put down the lunch box, he stood up and walked over there, ready to eat some food.

At this time, not to mention the scholars, but few of those who learn martial arts come from poor backgrounds. Without a family background, it is difficult for them to take in enough food when their bodies are growing rapidly, and thus to develop a strong physique.

Aside from those with exceptional skills, in the era of cold weapons, physical strength was the only criterion for determining combat effectiveness. Bows and crossbows were considered difficult to obtain, and most people couldn't use them.

The promotion of soy products has alleviated the malnutrition of the people to some extent. Even ordinary soldiers cannot eat meat at will, but they still have no problem eating enough, which was hard to imagine in the past.

Nan Xun also deeply felt the difference. If his subordinates were like loose sand before, no matter how hard they tried, they would return to the starting point as soon as they let go, but now even the guys who had only been trained for a short time could be easily united.

This feeling was very subtle, and I believe Yao Wenjun also knew it. At this moment, he somewhat understood the actions of the two people before.

What I thought before was still wrong.

After deciding to rest here, those who went out hunting began to walk to a slightly farther place. After collecting enough firewood for a period of time, they picked up their weapons and started practicing.

Amu opened the lunch box, and after Yao Wenjun finished eating, he took it away and prepared to make some more replacement parts with the group of guys he was familiar with during the break.

It will be too late to make them when the battle starts. The enemy is not ignorant and will definitely choose to destroy the equipment with greater lethality when they see it. Then these parts can come in handy later.

The people not far away who were originally waving sticks ended up wrestling with each other and felt that their previous decision not to go over was the wisest one.

“Young people are full of energy.”

The messenger, who had changed into more gorgeous robes, also sat aside, seeming to be very envious of the group of people who were still full of energy.

This man was the one who had previously gone to Shangyong to report the news to Yao Wenjun. Naturally, he was brought here not only for information about him, but also for some unspoken threats. Both parties tacitly avoided mentioning these matters, only chatting about trivial matters.

"Everyone has this moment, sooner or later. Maybe a disaster will happen and everything will be gone."

"There's no need to be so pessimistic."

The old man laughed and added, "When you're still young, you should move around more and visit different places. You don't have to act so dignified all the time. People will naturally worry about you."

Wen Yi was not young in that era and was tall. Most people around her regarded her as a decision maker. Even Shan, Shu and others treated her as an equal in negotiations at the beginning. After a long time, even Wen Yi got used to it. She didn't expect that this old man was different.

She didn't refute, but just nodded, sitting on the mat and looking at the group of people not far away.

Yao Wenjun arrived in the afternoon. He was a little disheveled from the journey, but he didn't have time to clean up and found Wen Yi to ask about the situation.

Wen Yi gestured for someone to prepare some food and drinks, while he took out the documents from the past few days and showed them to her.

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"I'll go over and tell them first, and then I'll follow them."

With Yao Wenjun's return, Nanxun's position naturally disappeared. However, he had no objection to this. Following the large group was an experience, and it was also a good thing for him who still had doubts.

The large army set out again, mixed with the people brought by Yao Wenjun, and headed towards Fuyi according to the planned pace.

Although the baggage was moving slowly, everyone arrived at their destination on the afternoon of the second day.

The sun slanted slightly, casting a shadow over the entire open space. Crops were still swaying in the fields not far away, but no one was chasing away the birds that were pecking at them. Only the wind would occasionally startle a flock of birds.

Fuyi is not far away. According to the itinerary, it will take about one or two hours to arrive at the destination. Many people are holding the mixed rice and pickles prepared last night in their hands to replenish their energy for the last time.

Everyone also carried a few of these rice balls with them. If things didn't go well, they would be emergency food for the next two days. If the city was successfully captured, they would mix them into the celebratory meals as part of the celebration.

Wen Yi didn't know how many people were on the opposite side, and the one with the best armor should be the leader this time.

The previous messenger took a box and walked into the woods not far away to hand over something. It seemed that they were familiar with each other.

Wen Yi couldn't see the man's face clearly from a distance, but his temperament couldn't be concealed. His thick arms and metal weapons showed that he was a man with great martial virtue.

As they drew closer to Fuyi, the atmosphere in the group grew more solemn. Those who had previously been laughing and joking became more reserved, and many were still sorting their weapons. By the time they reached the point where they could see the damaged city wall, there was no more noise in the group, only the clatter of footsteps and the squeaking of wheels.

Most of the baggage was left here, and only siege vehicles and soldiers began to move towards the city not far away.

Wen Yi brought Amu and others to the front high ground, overlooking the entire battle site.

This was the first time she had seen such a scene up close.

Being there in person, Wen Yi realized that the so-called murderous aura was real. She narrowed her eyes slightly and saw Yao Wenjun wearing heavy armor and holding a spear of unknown weight as he walked in the front of the middle of the team.

Along with the sound of drums, most of the people behind him started shouting and began to slowly advance towards Fuyi not far away, so that Wen Yi and others who were standing far away could hear them clearly.

Something seemed to be vibrating in her chest along with the screams, but before she could confirm what it was, smoke and dust had already risen with her footsteps. She could see figures appearing on the opposite side as far as she could see.

But it seemed that they came out in a hurry to meet the enemy, and the people on the opposite side were almost in chaos.

The envoy who had previously communicated with the other party was also standing here at this time, looking at Wen Yi and others, and also looking at the battlefield below. He felt that the previous actions were really wise. These guys from Shangyong were indeed not someone who could be dealt with.

The crossbow was fired first, and the heavy arrow pierced through the air and shot towards the group of people opposite. Standing here, you can see a series of black shadows falling down.

This is a new improvement made by the Pingyi group during this period. The power is much greater than the original bow and arrow, but it is also much more difficult to fill and operate, and requires the cooperation of several people.

They were clearly far away and at a very high altitude, but the moment they made contact, screams, drums, and the smell of blood hit them in the face, impacting everyone's senses.

This is not a head-on battle. The enemy is weak and we are strong, so casualties are inevitable.

The others seemed to have adapted to it long ago, and even some of the guards standing around were ready to make a move, wishing they could charge in and fight, but they forced themselves to hold themselves back when they saw Wen Yi standing in front of them.

Wen Yi suppressed the discomfort, turned around and looked at Amu and the others around him. After finding that they were not uncomfortable, he withdrew his gaze.

From afternoon to dusk, this overwhelming war came to an end.

The originally yellow earth was now stained dark, and from time to time, screams could be heard, mostly from the enemy, but also from our own side. The former were killed, and the latter were brought back to the temporary camp.

Soldiers attack in groups, and often practice alongside each other, maintaining a strong rapport. They protect each other's backs when facing the enemy. Even when a comrade is seriously injured and unable to walk, they support each other and help each other back. This is one of the reasons why teams are not usually broken up.

Shu and others quickly took out the medical supplies and bustled around in the temporary camp, dealing with the external injuries that could be treated as quickly as possible. If they encountered any large wounds, they would move them to a temporarily enclosed area and carefully treat and suture them with knives.

Yes, the relevant technology actually already exists at this time, but it was still easy to get infected because of insufficient disinfection.

Following some of Wen Yi's suggestions, they now paid close attention to cleaning and disinfection, reducing the risk of infection. However, as for the rust in the wound, they had to rely on luck, as they didn't have tetanus.

Wen Yi looked at the soldiers who were counting the casualties. Some of them had several cuts on their bodies, but they seemed to feel no pain and were still extremely excited.