Chapter 609 The People Support the Prince
"Boss." Xiao Jiuyue met the boss and asked, "How much saltpeter do we have left?"
When he met the boss, Xiao Jiuyue made a prompt decision and asked him for a lot of saltpeter. The situation in Jiashui City was unclear. Saltpeter could be used to make gunpowder, and it was an indispensable good thing.
Counting the days, the saltpeter should be here soon.
"We brought five more carts of saltpeter this time. However, our people should be nearby. It's just that there are only Xijiang soldiers outside, so we can't transport our saltpeter in."
The boss has been blinded by his achievements recently, and he can't wait to rush out and kill the Xijiang soldiers.
"Five carts of saltpeter are not enough to make a lot of gunpowder." Xiao Jiuyue calculated silently. Facing Xijiang's 50,000 soldiers, even if they only have 30,000 soldiers, they have to fight with the momentum of 100,000!
Especially with gunpowder, once the fight starts, it becomes a psychological battle, and only when they forcefully press down on the other side will they not dare to take action.
"Guo Yang, send someone to think of a way to see if they can contact the gunpowder that the boss and the others brought!" Xiao Jiuyue gave the order. After Guo Yang and the boss left, Xiao Jiuyue immediately went to the place where gunpowder was manufactured. Xue Ren was leading people in making gunpowder.
"Princess." Xue Ren bowed respectfully before saying, "The gunpowder is already being made. These saltpeter can only produce a limited amount of gunpowder. Facing an army of 50,000, I'm afraid..."
"Make as many gunpowder packs as you can," Xiao Jiuyue reminded him. "It's best to make more in quantity, but they can be slightly smaller in power."
"Then I will make some adjustments now and make each gunpowder bag smaller, so that we can save more gunpowder." Xue Ren said immediately.
Xiao Jiuyue nodded in agreement and said, "We should have enough cloth. Do you have enough gauze?"
"Don't worry, Princess. I have already sent people to collect everywhere in the city. Although a lot of it was burned, there are still a lot in stock." Xue Ren's words made Xiao Jiuyue feel relieved.
After leaving here, Xiao Jiuyue went to ask whether there was enough food in the city.
Lan Ying, who was in charge of food, said, "Princess, over the past two days, I have brought people to gather all the edible food in the city. The food we found is only enough for all of us to eat for ten days."
"Didn't we bring a lot of food this time? How come it's only enough for ten days?" Xiao Jiuyue was a little shocked. This time when she came to Jiashui City, she brought enough food and medicine.
"Princess, there are still 40,000 civilians left in the city."
Lan Ying said in embarrassment, "The food we found in Jiashui City before was too little. We even looted a lot from the Second Prince of Xijiang. Otherwise, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to hold out for ten days."
"Eighty thousand common people, now, only forty thousand are left?" Xiao Jiuyue felt heartbroken when he heard this shocking figure. If it weren't for Prince Duan, these forty thousand common people could have lived a stable and prosperous life.
Maybe there was war on the border, but it was definitely not like it is now, where the population dropped by half in an instant!
"Yes, it's too tragic." Lan Ying lowered his eyes. He was in charge of food and population counting. Looking at those numb people, he felt very upset.
"War is truly detrimental." Xiao Jiuyue sighed and said, "No matter what, we must ensure that the soldiers and civilians have enough to eat. In ten days, perhaps there will be a turning point."
Xiao Jiuyue was so worried that she ate her meal that night. Looking at the four dishes and one soup on the table, she said, "Luo Kui, from today on, just make two dishes and cook the rice accordingly."
"Okay." Luo Kui also knew that Xiao Jiuyue was worried about the problem of food and grass.
With so many people, the daily consumption is huge.
"Princess, I'll go around the city tomorrow. Maybe I can find something to eat." Luo Kui took the initiative to speak. Anyway, Xiao Jiuyue has Donggui and Huaqing by her side, so it doesn't matter whether she is there or not!
"Okay." Xiao Jiuyue nodded and reminded: "Be sure to pay attention to safety."
"good."
Luo Kui responded. When she just left the house, she ran into Guo Sheng: "Where are you going if you don't take care of the princess?"
"I'm going to find something to eat. Jiashui City is so big, I don't believe there is no food." Luo Kui said and walked out.
Guo Sheng chased after her and said, "You're a girl, so I'd better go with you."
"Are you okay?" Luo Kui looked at him puzzledly and asked.
"Not yet." Guo Sheng answered honestly and followed Luo Kui out.
Xiao Jiuyue chatted with Jun Lie for a while, then went to take a nap. Just after falling asleep, she heard a commotion outside. Xiao Jiuyue opened her eyes blankly and asked, "Donggui, are the Xijiang soldiers attacking?"
In the past few days, Ying Qi and his men have been strengthening the defense at the city gate and training soldiers.
"No." Dong Gui helped her sit up and said, "A lot of people came from outside and wanted to join us in fighting the Xijiang soldiers."
"Ying Qi is back?" Xiao Jiuyue asked.
"Yes, he just came back, and all those people knelt outside the door, saying that they wanted to follow the prince to fight the Xijiang soldiers. Princess, that scene was really... moving."
When Donggui saw it for the first time, she felt her eyes burning with anger. The people whom the prince had protected with his life also began to protect him.
Xiao Jiuyue stood up and pushed open the window. The sound from outside came in, a deafening sound.
"Your Majesty, we want to follow you and fight the Xijiang soldiers together."
"We are not afraid of death, we have strength!"
"Yes, we must follow the prince and drive away the Xijiang soldiers!"
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Every shout expressed the excitement of the people. Xiao Jiuyue looked back at Jun Lie lying unconscious on the bed and murmured, "Jun Lie, listen, those people are supporting you!"
"Your efforts are worth it!"
Xiao Jiuyue's lips curled up slightly, and she quickly walked to Jun Lie's bed, holding his hand, saying over and over again: "Wake up soon, you will definitely be happy when you see this scene!"
When Ying Qi entered the room, his eyes were red and swollen. He said, "Princess, those people are just like us following the prince." They are not afraid of death or hardship, they just want to follow the prince.
"The prince's efforts have finally been recognized by the people. As long as they are young and strong laborers, they can be assigned some simple work."
Xiao Jiuyue followed Ying Qi and listened to Ying Qi talk about what happened at the city gate today. Xiao Jiuyue asked, "Are you saying that there are unusual movements of the Xijiang soldiers?"
"The Xijiang soldiers might want to give it a try to see if the wolves will come again." Ying Qi said his analysis and said, "Princess, if the Xijiang soldiers really attack us, what should we do?"
"If an enemy comes, we will fight him. If a fight really breaks out, we won't be afraid!" Xiao Jiuyue looked at Ying Qi and said, "You are the prince. Just stay calm and boost morale!"
"And General Qin, he can cover for you when the time comes." Xiao Jiuyue was already thinking about when to invite General Qin over and tell him the truth, otherwise, there might be a great chance that Ying Qi would be exposed.
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