After crossing the Huaihe River, Lu Xun dared not stop and headed straight for Xia Pi. He galloped all the way regardless of the horse's strength. Finally, he arrived at the city before dark. He looked up at the walls of Xia Pi, and felt a sense of security arose.

Xia Pi can be regarded as the place where Prince Cao Ang made his fortune. Cao Ang invested the most energy and money here, and his superior geographical location, which has undergone earth-shaking changes over the past ten years. The most intuitive feeling is that it is big.

In recent years, outsiders have continued to pour into Xia Pi. The former city has long been unable to accommodate it. The governor's office has to report to the court for expansion. After approval, it takes action immediately and pushes the city wall out dozens of miles.

The Xuzhou Governor's Mansion is rich, and Xia Pi is bordered by the pseudo-Han. It is always threatened with war. It is naturally impossible to cut corners when building the city wall. Everything is based on the highest standards. The wall is four zhang high and two zhang thick. It can withstand the most violent bombing, which is much stronger than the Dongcheng. Anyone who hides in such a city wall may feel extremely safe.

When a war broke out on the border, Xia Pi naturally entered a state of alert. The city gate was closed and sentry was everywhere. As soon as Lu Xun approached, he was stopped and warned. He was notified of his name and was only put into the city after being inspected.

Lu Xun had no intention of delaying it. As soon as he entered the city, he ordered the guard to take him to meet the governor Hu Zhi. The guard found a small truck to send him and Chen Zhang over in person.

Sitting in the truck, Lu Xun looked at both sides of the street with shock in his eyes. Xia Pi City was too prosperous. The streets were all asphalt roads, and the roads were lined with three-story buildings. The people in the city realized it later and might not have felt the threat of war. They were still walking back and forth on the street, with people coming and going so much fun.

Chen Zhang slapped, "It's better to have Xia Pi. Compared with this, Dongcheng is at most a small country town. It's so comfortable to be an official here."

This is what I mean. Who doesn’t want to stay in a good place? Lu Xun looked around in a daze, wishing he could see enough at once. He and Zhang Liao were stationed in Guangling. He hadn’t been to Xia Pi for several years. When he came last time, the governor’s mansion was still repairing the city walls. There were construction sites everywhere in the city. It was so gray that he felt nauseous. Who knew that this time he came to the city became so prosperous, just like a fairyland.

Hearing Chen Zhang's feelings, Lu Xun couldn't help but quip: "Then why don't you apply for transfer?"

Chen Zhang smiled bitterly and said, "Who said I didn't apply? I wrote more than ten copies of the application. The governor's office has not approved it. Now I finally came to Xia Pi, but I am a defeated soldier. I feel depressed and feel ashamed of the trust of the court."

Lu Xun: "..." Who said no, we two are in trouble.

The streets in the city have long been widened, with two lanes on the left and right. Pedestrians are on the sidewalks and rarely run in the lanes. There are not many vehicles on the street, and no one dares to stop the military vehicles. They quickly arrived at the governor's mansion without any obstacles.

Get off the car and show your identity to the concierge and is soon released. The concierge takes them to the hall in person.

Governor Hu Zhi was in the conference room with his officials, and immediately rushed to the hall to meet him when he received the order.

In the hall, after seeing the ceremony, Lu Xun went straight to the topic and said after reporting the situation: "The Hu envoy, the last general is not good at defending the city, which leads to the loss of land and land in the Great Wei. After the war, he will write a letter to the Grand Governor's Office to apologize. However, now the 20,000 troops of Ling Tong are likely to come to Xia Pi, so we have to prepare early."

Hu Zhi had not received any news from Huailing, thinking that Zhou Yu would withdraw his troops if he fell into Shouchun. Unexpectedly, the other party played like this and frowned and said, "It's really a bit troublesome. There are only two thousand local troops and thousands of police officers who maintain public order in Xia Pi. Ling Tong really came here and might not be able to defend himself."

Lu Xun said: "Then I will issue a convening order to call on the people in the city to join forces to fight the enemy. Xia Pi has a population of 500,000. Even if one out of ten, it can be transferred 50,000 young and strong. It should be no problem to stick to the reinforcements."

"That's all."

Hu Zhi said: "I will order people to move all the equipment and supplies from factories outside the city, and swear to defend the city to the death. Xia Pi City is rich in food and grass, enough for 500,000 people to use it for half a year. Ling Tong wanted to break the city with just 20,000 people alone, it was purely a dream."

Xia Pi is the pioneer of industrial reform. It has many factories around it, and even a steel mill and an arsenal. However, it is outside the city. No brainless official will build the factory in the city and harm people. The Han army is about to invade, so these things cannot be left in the city to invest in foreign enemies.

After the plan agreed, Hu Zhi spoke: "The defeat in Dongcheng is not a crime of war. Commander Lu does not have to be too concerned. There is no general in the city. Commander Lu will have to worry about the next battle."

Lu Xun held his fists and said, "I will listen to the envoy's orders and go through fire and water without hesitation. The envoy will give the order."

"Teacher Lu is serious, not that far."

Hu Zhi smiled and comforted him, turned his head and ordered: "Go and prepare some food for Commander Lu, and then arrange the wing room for Commander Lu to have a good rest."

Xia Pi City has high walls and thick walls, sufficient supplies, and Hu Zhi has enough confidence.

Lu Xun and others had been exhausted after running around for many days. After hearing this, they did not refuse and accepted Hu Zhi's arrangement.

No words all night.

After dawn, officials at all levels of the governor's office took action at the same time, leaving the city to move factories and surrounding people, preparing to move all the people in nearby villages and towns into the two cities, Xia Pi and Xin Pi.

Population is now an important strategic resource. The Han army is addicted to forced migration. Every time they capture a city, they must first force the people to Jiangnan. Hu Zhi naturally does not allow such a thing to happen. After all, the Great Wei also lacks people.

All officials of the governor's office took action, and Hu Zhi was not idle either. While posting a recruitment notice, he took Lu Xun to the square where Cao Ang had killed the pottery merchants, preparing to give a speech in person to call on the people in the city to fight against the enemy.

When the black-robed army seized Xuzhou, Cao Ang executed hundreds of bullies led by the abbot of the Tao Shang and the Futu Temple, and strictly enforced laws and regulations to stabilize the hearts of the people. Over the years, the square also became a famous scenic spot in Xia Pi. The surrounding houses were demolished and a square for the people to relax and have fun was built, covering an area of ​​tens of thousands of square meters, enough to accommodate 20,000 people.

There is a large theater in the square, which is specially used for the official opera troupe of the governor's office. It has a complete range of audio and microphones and can be used as soon as it is brought. Before coming, Hu Zhi sent people to drive around to promote it. When he arrived, there were already many people in the square.

Lu Xun stood on the stage and looked at the dark crowd and said, "Eunuch, you can start."

Hu Zhi said: "Wait a little longer, the people are still rushing. In order to avoid the people's anxiety and leave early, let the opera troupe sing "Golden Sand Beach" first."

Lu Xun: "..." You still have the heart to sing opera, you are so happy.

Hu Zhi had the final say here. Lu Xun knew that the objection was invalid and lazy to speak, and followed Hu Zhi to retreat behind the scenes.

Not long after, the unique rhythm of Qin Opera sounded, and the inspiring mixed sounds sounded, instantly attracting the eyes of the people below the stage.

Opera was made by Cao Ang, who is best at Qin Opera. After a long time, Qin Opera has been passed down in Xia Pi. There is no sense of incongruity in singing Qin Opera in this place where Huai Opera and Kun Opera should have sung.

The script of "Jinsha Beach" was also written by Cao Ang. It tells the story of a fictional dynasty fighting against Jinsha Beach in the Song and Liao dynasties. The tragic battle situation is the most exciting and is in line with the current situation in Xia Pi. In the play, the story of the Song army being defeated and the Yang family loyal to the country can arouse the people's hearts. Hu Zhi chose this play as intentional.
Chapter completed!