The Rong people refer to some small tribes or small uncivilized countries living among the countries in northern China.
Yiluozhirong lives in the mountains and forests between Yishui and Luoshui. It is like a small independent kingdom.
Xinyi is located between Yi and Luo, close to Yiluo's army, and is often harassed by them.
Just after the autumn harvest, the Rong people attacked again and wanted to plunder Xinyi.
The Rong people sent envoys to tell Xinyi that they were only given three days to prepare food. If there was not enough food after three days, they would come to "get it" in person.
This has become a common thing in Xinyi.
There are only three ways to deal with it.
First, organize the people to fight against each other. However, Xinyi has a small population, so it usually has to unite with other towns to fight together.
Second, pay tribute obediently and give food to the Rong people, as long as their demands are not too excessive.
But this time, the Rong people suddenly appeared and directly blocked the only road out of Xinyi. They could invade Xinyi at any time.
As soon as they occupied the road, the Rong people destroyed the beacon tower in Xinyi and told Xinyi that if they dared to light the smoke, they would kill everyone in Xinyi!
As for the Qingshui surrounding Xinshan Mountain, due to continuous heavy rains, the river water has swelled and the river is so fast that it is impossible to sail at all.
It is simply impossible to contact other municipalities or cities.
But the second one doesn’t seem to be that feasible.
This year the royal family's tribute has increased. If it is given to the Rong people, what will happen to the royal family's tribute after the autumn?
At this point, Fan Mi proposed a third plan.
That's the gift of a daughter.
He sacrificed the women of Xinyi to the Rong people in order to win their retreat.
However, this plan could not be passed by Xin You no matter what.
"Rong, how many troops and horses are there? If we gather all the strength of our city, can we resist?"
Xin asked again.
The former leader was indeed mediocre. He didn't even know such crucial information and rushed out with a sword.
He is brave but has no plan, no wonder he is ignored by others.
Situ Fanmi said: "This time, the Yiluo Army has gathered a total of about two thousand people, all of whom are wearing light armor and long swords. They have blocked our way down the mountain. If we try our best to block it, I'm afraid."
"Yes, the Qingshui has surged this year and has destroyed their crops. So they are out in force and they will definitely not retreat easily."
An old man from the Fan family spoke up.
All people in the country can speak when discussing matters.
One of the Yin family's disciples said: "If we stick to the top of the mountain, we can definitely sustain it for several days. We will wait until the water recedes before asking for help. With the help of Pu Yi, we will definitely be able to repel the Rong people!"
"Yin Qiu, our Xinyi troops are less than 500 and cannot hold out for even a day!"
"If Mrs. Yin wants to make meritorious deeds, she can go and fight the soldiers herself. Why call us to die together."
"Didn't we all agree on it last time? Hand over that bitch!"
"Yes! Hand over Wei, and the Rong people will retreat!"
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The people of the country talked about it one after another, and Situ Fanmi smiled slightly.
"Gentleman, don't hesitate any longer about this matter. You have tried it, and you are no match for those Rong people." Fan Mi said.
The Fan clan members are basically infantry.
They didn't want to fight head-on with the Rong people in the mountains and forests, so they naturally chose to reconcile.
"Can Situ guarantee that sending Wei will definitely make the Rong people retreat?"
Xin spoke again.
"This...I can't guarantee it."
Fan Mi shook his head.
"Who can guarantee that?"
Xin looked at the many Chinese people again.
Who can? No one can...
"The Rong people have a bad harvest this year. Do you think it is women or food that is more important to them?"
"With such a large number of soldiers, can't they attack our city, steal the food, and then steal the women?"
"Who do you think the Rong people are? Are they big countries that pay attention to etiquette? If they just give in, they will bypass us in Xinyi?"
A series of questions left Fan Mi speechless.
The people of the country also stopped talking.
It's not that I don't dare to refute, it's that I can't answer Xin You's question.
Yin Rong thought that Doctor Yi was finally on his side, so he raised his head and said: "So I say, we must stick to it! We can't give them anything!"
"Hold on? Rely on your Yin family's bows and arrows? How many arrows do you have now? Can they be fired in the mountains and forests?"
"These...Yin's arrows are about five thousand."
"Five thousand? Kill more than 2,000 people? Do you think it's possible?"
Even if Xin You didn't know much about warfare in the cold weapon era, he knew that the ratio of bows and arrows to kill enemies could not reach two to one.
In recorded battles, the shooting ratio of bows and arrows should be fifty to one, and they were professional archers!
Although the archers of the Yin family in Xinyi can shoot arrows, their bows, skills, and the terrain of Xinyi cannot rely on these 5,000 bows and arrows to defend against foreign enemies.
"Sima. Although your Yin family is commendable for your courage, as a Sima, you should be familiar with military affairs. Don't you even have this little plan?"
Xin is not polite. People in the country should speak freely when discussing matters.
Yin's unrealistic statement is even less reliable than Fan's.
To be honest, if the previous "Xin You" hadn't had feelings for Wei, and the situation this year was special, one woman might not have had much effect. Xin You really felt that Fan's decision-making was a mature one.
A female slave, in exchange for a city's peace, is indeed a good deal for Xinyi.
Unfortunately, Xin disagreed.
Xin You, of course, cannot agree.
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"Gentleman, as you said, it won't work to send food, it won't work to hold on strong, and it won't work to send that bastard servant to sue for peace. Are we just waiting to die like this?!"
Fan Mi raised his voice and spoke to the Chinese people.
Some of the Chinese people, especially those of the Fan clan, began to make noises, while others made sarcastic remarks.
"Gentleman, neither this nor that, what else are we discussing?!"
"The doctor in the city is very brave. He dares to take the heads of soldiers by himself. Naturally, he will not like our plan."
"If everyone was as reckless as the Yi doctor, Xinyi would be gone long ago!"
Some people from the Yin family also joined in.
This allowed Xin to see clearly the current situation in Yizhong.
Fan's heart is known to everyone on the road.
Although the Yin family is not on good terms with the Fan family, they are by no means a die-hard ally of the Xin family.
What chilled Xin You the most was the attitude of the Xin clan members.
At this time, Xin was besieged again, but no one from the Xin clan stood up to speak for him.
It seemed that everyone was waiting for Xin to beg for mercy and then give up his position as Yi doctor.
Seeing that people in the country were beginning to accuse Xin You, Fan Mi gave his son Fan Boyu a wink.
Fan Boyu took a deep breath, this is the opportunity that the Fan family has been waiting for for decades!
So he bravely said:
"A gentleman can't bear to leave his maidservant, and he doesn't care about the lives of his countrymen. I think he is not the right choice for the doctor of Yi!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
Not the choice to be the official of the city? In Xinyi for more than a hundred years, the direct son of the Xin family has succeeded him as the official of the city. Xin is the only son. Who else can take the position besides him?!
Is it by Fan?!
This is an unprecedented event!
Several bold and clever guys from the Fan family quickly agreed:
"Our Xinyi is a public city, not a fiefdom of the Xin family! Who is the official of the city is decided by the official Situ of the court, and it does not necessarily have to be the head of the Xin family!"
"That's right! Our Fan family has had a great harvest in the past few years, and it's all thanks to the patriarch. I think the patriarch is much more powerful than the Yi doctor!"
In this era, Chinese people are very passionate about "politics".
There is no fear or blind obedience to superiors, and you can freely express your views and opinions on national affairs.
This is their right and their obligation.
The emperor can drive people out of the city even if they are angry! This chapter has been completed!