Who put the yellow robe on me?

Chapter 193 Recovering Food

Jiang Chen stood on the city wall of Daliang, looking around at the people who had just been appeased, his heart filled with relief and exhaustion.

Behind him were the general, Zhong Dalu and others, who had just returned from Yizhou and Tingzhou, their faces full of fatigue and excitement.

"Your Highness, how are the people of Gaochang City being appeased?" General Zhong Wenbin asked in a low, gentle voice, his face full of concern. Although he appeared calm on the outside, Jiang Chen could sense his inner tension and anticipation.

"The effect is very good!" Jiang Chen nodded, his lips curled up slightly, and he tried to make his voice sound relaxed. "Now all they need is food. Now we will distribute the food from Liangzhou City to them. They shouldn't do anything extreme for a while."

"Your Highness, my father and I have led our troops to complete the city defense deployment in Yizhou and Tingzhou!" Zhong Dalu said to Jiang Chen.

"Very good! You've worked hard, young master! Now it depends on whether your second brother can intercept the food that was taken away."

Inside Gaochang City, several old men and women gathered together, whispering about what had just happened. Jiang Chen leaned in slightly, trying to capture their conversation.

One of the old men said, "I heard that the food from Daliang has been delivered. We are saved now!"

"Yes, if we had known that Daliang would treat us like this, why would we be afraid of the threat from the Western Regions?" Another woman echoed, the sadness on her face gradually replaced by hope.

Hearing these words, Jiang Chen felt a surge of warmth in his heart, yet a hint of unease followed. He knew that although the current situation had eased somewhat, the threat from the Western Regions still lurked in the shadows.

He turned around and looked at the mountains in the distance, thinking to himself, "I wonder if Zhong Xiaodan can successfully recover the food and supplies."

At this time, the general had also led Zhong Dalu and others to quickly occupy Gaochang, Yizhou and Tingzhou. The entire situation changed dramatically in a short period of time.

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, feeling that all the hardships and efforts were slowly showing results.

"How's the progress on Zhong Xiaodan's side?" Jiang Chen asked, full of expectations for the young general's abilities.

"He is leading 20,000 elite soldiers and is chasing the guards who are preparing to transport grain. We should have news soon." The general's eyes were firm, and the lines on his face looked sharper under the sunlight.

At this moment, the sound of horse hooves could be heard in the distance, and the clashing of armor in the wind stirred the will to fight. Finally, news of Zhong Xiaodan arrived.

"General Zhong has caught up with Bai Zeyuan!" A guard ran over excitedly, his face full of excitement.

Jiang Chen's heartbeat quickened, as if he could feel the coming of battle.

Bai Zeyuan, this general from the Western Regions, although his ability is average, he is the nephew of the King of the Western Regions after all. The military support given to him by the King of the Western Regions is far greater than that of other generals, which makes Jiang Chen dare not underestimate him.

"Tell them to proceed with caution and not act rashly."

Less than ten miles away from the gate of Kucha City, Zhong Xiaodan faced Bai Zeyuan who was about to enter the city with a stern expression, and a cold light flashed in the flash of his sword.

"These are military rations from Gaochang and other three cities. Why are they being taken away?" Zhong Xiaodan asked loudly, his voice as shocking as a war drum.

Bai Zeyuan sneered disdainfully, his eyes filled with disdain and provocation: "What a joke! Forget the food. Even the people of these three cities belong to our Western Regions. Don't think that just because you've won a few battles, you can do whatever you want."

"Oh? Really? It seems that the Western Regions have really forgotten the pain. Today I will take your food back!" Zhong Xiaodan did not give in, and his eyes flashed with decisiveness and courage.

Just as the two were in a stalemate, the momentary tension was like a fully drawn bowstring that could break at any time.

Zhong Xiaodan took a deep breath, gripped the hilt of his sword, and struck out decisively. The two instantly engaged, the metallic clang of swords clashing echoing through the city gates, drawing the attention of those around them.

However, Bai Zeyuan failed to stabilize the situation. Facing Zhong Xiaodan's fierce offensive, the battle quickly became intense.

Zhong Xiaodan's movements were as swift and precise as a meteor, knocking Bai Zeyuan to the ground in an instant.

As blood splattered everywhere, Bai Zeyuan's eyes showed disbelief. He originally thought that he had a sure win, but he didn't expect to fall into defeat in an instant.

Seeing their commander so easily defeated, the Western Regions' army instantly panicked and fled in all directions. Zhong Xiaodan gave them no chance, effortlessly retrieving the 50,000 dan of military rations and secretly breathing a sigh of relief.

"Send a message back and inform His Royal Highness Prince Yan that the food has been obtained!" Zhong Xiaodan came back to his senses, his heart filled with pride of victory.

He knew how important these 50,000 shi of grain and grass were to Gaochang and the other three cities.

When Zhong Xiaodan returned to Gaochang City with military rations, Jiang Chen was busy in the square. He had arranged for people to distribute food to ensure that every citizen could get relief in time.

As soon as he heard that the military rations had arrived, Jiang Chen couldn't hide his relief. The corners of his mouth rose slightly, as if he had seen the long-lost sunshine.

"Second Young Master, thank you for your hard work!" Jiang Chen stepped forward, his voice full of warmth.

"It's not hard, Your Highness Prince Yan! We have recovered all the food now, and the people in Gaochang City don't have to go hungry anymore." Zhong Xiaodan's eyes sparkled, and she was obviously very proud of her performance.

"We need to distribute this food to ensure that every citizen has enough to eat." Jiang Chen nodded and directed the guards around him, "Quick, have them start distributing it. We must ensure that the people of Gaochang have a hot meal today!"

As the order was issued, the square immediately became lively. Soldiers were busy carrying food and heading towards the waiting people. Jiang Chen stood aside, watching all this, his heart filled with emotion.

"Look, food is here!" The people in the square cheered, their faces filled with long-lost smiles, and their eyes showed expectation and hope.

"That's great, we have food to eat!" An old man held the hands of his children and grandchildren, tears in his eyes.

At this moment, Jiang Chen realized that although the cruelty of war was terrible, if he could provide food and clothing for the people, it would be the greatest victory.

In this turbulent era, the people who can have enough food to eat are the most loyal supporters.

Seeing Gaochang's stability and abundance of food, the people of other cities began to waver. Suddenly, the situation in each city began to grow increasingly complex. Jiang Chen realized that if he didn't seize this opportunity to consolidate his position, he would face even greater challenges in the future.

"If we can successfully get the three cities of Gaochang to submit to Daliang, then the remaining cities will be no problem!" Jiang Chen thought to himself, his eyes becoming more determined. He knew that in the face of this turbulent situation, he must not take it lightly.

A few days later, Jiang Chen and Zhong Xiaodan returned to Liangzhou City. The noise outside the city gate gradually subsided, as if after a fierce battle, a moment of tranquility finally arrived.

"Second Young Master, have a fight with General Xianyu and Xuanyuan Feiyan to see the flaws in their moves so we can better prepare for dealing with the rest of the Western Regions army!"

Jiang Chen gave instructions to Zhong Xiaodan.