Chapter 25
The fallen leader was pulled up by the people next to him, avoiding the fate of having his bones crushed by horse hooves, which made the people standing on the city wall feel a little regretful.
There are all kinds of broken stones and bricks piled up behind the city wall. I originally thought that if the entrance was broken, it could also serve as a barrier. Now it seems that the weapons of those guys have not changed much, and the newly repaired defense is enough to resist.
After the leader was injured, he seemed to be taken to the back, causing those who were rushing forward to hesitate.
People standing on the city wall threw clay arrows and stones down, and even if the force was not great, they could still cause casualties due to the height.
The deputy looked at the city gate which had not changed much, and realized that this time it would not be as smooth as last time. Moreover, the leader was injured and had fallen into a coma. He had to return to the tribe in time to seek medical treatment, otherwise he would be implicated.
So he blew his special whistle, and the sharp sound made the hesitant men stop. He ignored the others who were rushing forward with blinding eyes, and told his men to leave quickly.
"Let's go and come back to deal with them."
At the end, he did not forget to say something harsh, but the people in the city could not hear or understand it, and they watched these guys abandon their companions and leave.
After making sure that everyone had left, Wen Yi began to direct people to move the things that were originally placed between the city wall and the city wall, so that Yao Wenjun and others could go out to investigate the situation.
The guards on the city wall did not leave, and there were still a dozen guys on horseback below who had not left.
I originally thought that after the aisle was cleared, everyone outside should have left, but I didn't expect that there were still a few people who hadn't left.
These people became targets for Yao Wenjun and others to practice. Even though cavalry had an inherent advantage over infantry, they were still dragged off their horses due to their overwhelming weapons and numbers.
Without its owner's control, the horse instinctively tried to run away, but was intercepted by Yao Wenjun and his men. Horses and oxen were both valuable items, and there were large gaps in the city.
If possible, Yao Wenjun really wanted to keep all the horses of the looters, but it would cost him casualties. Compared to those horses, his own people were more important.
"Take all these horses to the East District. They look good." The male horses that can be ridden have been whipped. After being raised for a period of time, they will not be irritable and can be driven.
The soldiers under his command cleaned up the battlefield skillfully, collected the recoverable arrows and stones, and carried together the wounded and killed, and looted all the belongings on them.
Those prepared towels finally came in handy - although not on their own people.
Yao Wenjun tied up the enemies, both lightly and seriously injured, and threw them into a thatched hut on the side. Those guys who were originally a little nervous about treating their wounds now became bolder and handled them according to the steps they had been temporarily trained on.
It’s just that if you accidentally use too much force or have other problems, people around you won’t care.
Wen Yi watched Yao Wenjun bring the decorations and objects with obvious alien characteristics into the city, put them at the door of the warehouse, and then turned around to clean them.
Although they hadn't been injured outside the city, they were inevitably stained. After those left behind to patrol, those who had left the city to clean up the mess were given a short break, returning to their respective quarters to clean up and regroup the next day.
Originally, Wen Yi was a little worried that those people would come back, but when the sun set and the city gates were closed again, no one showed up.
Yao Wenjun smiled and said:
"It's not that you're suspicious. There were indeed some who pretended to retreat and then attacked the city, but this group of cavalry is different."
To be more precise, in forces or ethnic groups that do not make a living by farming, the status and life of the leader are extremely important. If something happens, the guys who followed this time will be implicated.
In fact, it is similar in other places, but this group of people especially likes to emphasize their bravery and likes to take part in the battle themselves, so they have summed up such a set of methods through long-term friction and confrontation.
"But on the other hand, people who can go to the battlefield in person are always better than useless people when it comes to arranging troops." They will also pay a little attention to consumption and sacrifice, unlike some people who always let the people in the front sacrifice in vain.
Wen Yi nodded and threw over a small string of wooden pieces engraved with patterns.
These were picked out from the spoils, probably items to show their identities. The remaining clothes were cleaned and put into the warehouse where the parade grounds were stored.
Yao Wenjun threw the wood chips into the small box beside him, stood up and called Wen Yi to go to the front to eat something together.
Everyone was busy that day and had no appetite to eat because of the stress. I only took a few bites of dry biscuits to fill my stomach. Now I am really hungry.
Wen Yi nodded, carrying a small oil lamp and walked forward.
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After making sure that those guys wouldn't come back in the short term, the caravans that had postponed their departure packed up and prepared to take advantage of the abundant food supply.
The bulk of their cargo this time was porcelain and soap, along with some newly made farm tools. They traded mainly for food, but also for some warm clothing.
It is difficult to train craftsmen in a short period of time. After discussion, Wen Yi and others decided to bring back a few craftsmen this time, but it is not mandatory. If there are any other talents, they will also pay more attention to them.
After the city's operations were on track, there were more and more things to deal with. The emergence of new things involved problems of all sizes. The people who were originally in charge of the affairs were already overwhelmed. Even if Shan was brought in, everyone finished their daily work later and later.
Yao Wenjun thought for a moment, then wrote a few letters and sealed them in a bamboo tube. Although many people might not share their ideals, at least they weren't utterly evil.
She encountered many obstacles during her studies. Many famous teachers refused to let her in, and she was often ridiculed for this. However, she eventually found a place where she could study peacefully. Although some of her classmates were stubborn and unyielding, there were also a few who were quite good.
Although we don’t know exactly where those people are now, it would be nice to send it over first. If we can trick them into coming, that would be great.
Yao Wenjun's goal wasn't just Pingyi; he had to manage this territory well before pursuing further development. Moreover, since they were the ones in charge, there was still room for negotiation if they were dissatisfied, though it might not be very friendly.
After handing the items to the caravan leader and instructing him where to send them, Yao Wenjun began training his men. Now that the autumn harvest was over, except for shifts spent mining coal and ore, the rest of the time was spent training in the training grounds.
A number of straw men were made of the harvested hay and were moved over to serve as targets.
Wen Yi watched from the side. Although some of the movements looked strange, likely imitating animals, and some resembled the writhing movements of zombies in disaster movies, there was still some truth to the tradition. After being invited to practice for a while, his aching neck and waist felt much better, and even felt warm.
"How is it, not bad, right?"
During the break, Yao Wenjun handed over some water. This little activity was just a warm-up for her; she usually practiced spearmanship for an hour early in the morning.
Wen Yi raised her hand to take the water. Her physical condition had actually improved considerably during her training, but she still couldn't compare to these stamina monsters. Yao Wenjun had just practiced for half an hour straight, and surprisingly, her face hadn't even turned red.
"You're all extraordinary people, aren't you?" The frail general had appeared on the parade grounds the past few days, but his companions were gone, and it was unknown what agreement they had reached. Wen Yi knew where the so-called aide was being held, but he hadn't expected the young man to be missing as well.
Apart from being a little embarrassed in the first few days, the general quickly caught up with the training and even gradually increased the weight, which made Wen Yi wonder if his previously weak body was a deliberate sign of weakness.
Yao Wenjun nodded.
She didn't have a favorable impression of the general, disliking some of his actions, but she still recognized his abilities. At least if it weren't for this general, her eldest brother, consumed by alcohol and sex, wouldn't have been able to hold onto his position until the conquest of Yu. Now, if the general wanted to protect the erring one, he had no choice but to step up and demonstrate his worth.
The caravan sent to Xinyi was the first to return. Wen Yi actually saw some familiar people on the way back, and they also brought back a lot of unprocessed wool.
When the man took out the deed with blurred ink marks, Wen Yi was in a daze for a moment before he remembered something. He found his own copy and compared them. Sure enough, the content was the same and it was signed under Shan's witness before the accident.
"I just heard them mention the name and came here to try my luck."
It was hard to say whether it was good luck or bad luck. He originally wanted to stay in Pingyi, but the contract made him set off again. He joined others and walked to the sparsely populated area in the north for several months. He also did some small business. When he came back, he found that the place where he originally lived had been destroyed and occupied. He wisely chose to go directly back to Xinyi along the small road.
Last year, he heard that Pingyi had been invaded and a caravan had been dispatched. Many merchants with accumulated goods were eager to make a move, but most returned empty-handed. He heard from those people that something serious had happened here, and even if they lowered the price, they still couldn't sell the goods, and they had wasted the losses and expenses of the journey.
Naturally, they didn't find out any other information. It was only when they accidentally heard the caravan mention the names of Wen Yi and Yao Wenjun and wanted to purchase warm clothing that they bravely asked a few questions. Unexpectedly, they actually saw the guy they thought had died in the chaos.
"I never thought we would meet again." Lian Shan sighed after hearing this.
The vendors had originally thought of trying their luck here. If they could find a market for their goods, their families could live more comfortably in Xinyi. But after entering the city and taking in the surroundings, even though they had only seen a small glimpse of the southern district, they began to think more. It was still too early, so they decided to explore the area first to see if there was any future for them.
Being able to travel around, his language and eloquence were naturally not bad. Wen Yi didn't care about these things. When he heard that he wanted to help buy things in the surrounding area, he handed the matter over to Shan to handle.
The wool we brought back this time was also cleaned, and after counting the quantity, we started making winter clothes.
Compared to rabbit hair and kapok, wool is much easier to spin, but care must be taken to clean and air it to prevent it from developing odors. Last year, a hand-cranked spinning wheel, already in use elsewhere, was brought back, disassembled, and modified for use in this production.
After the wool is combed into long strips, it can be spun into yarn in the same way as other fibers. The operation is easier and the clothes made from it are less likely to shed.
Wen Yi also covered the combed wool with a net and secured it with string to create the inner core of a quilt. He then covered the outer layer with coarse cloth, creating a quilt-like structure. He then sold it in shops in the city, along with his clothes. At first, many people found it expensive, as hay provided excellent warmth.
But during this period of time, many people had accumulated some wealth, so some people bought some to try, and gradually the supply became insufficient to meet the demand. Some people even bought clean wool directly to make different things. The price was naturally much cheaper than the finished products. When there was nothing to do, they would gather in groups of three or four, chatting and combing the wool, which was a peaceful and happy scene.
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