I have been a county magistrate for ten years. My subordinates insist on giving me a yellow robe.

When this was mentioned, Li Hu immediately gave a thumbs up.

"Sir, your plan to cut off your lineage and grandchildren is truly unbeatable!"

"It's only March, and already in the space of a spring, the places where we planted seeds are already covered with thorn grass. People in some small tribes are already worried."

"If this continues, I estimate that within two years at most, the barbarians on the grasslands will be helpless."

"Will it take another two years?" Jiang Yuan frowned.

According to the current situation, it is hard to say whether Duanmu Yuanchen can hold on for another two years.

If Ning Fei brings a large army to Taiping County at that time, we will be doomed.

According to Taiping County's current strength, an army of 100,000 can already withstand it, and an army of 150,000 is not impossible if they grit their teeth.

But once the number exceeds 200,000, Taiping County will be in danger.

What's more, Ning Fei's trusted troops are the 200,000-strong army on the border. Those who can be stationed on the border are definitely the top-tier in combat effectiveness.

Although the Taiping County troops had experienced several battles, compared with the 200,000 border troops, they were almost nothing but rookies.

"Forget it, I can only do my best and leave the rest to fate." Jiang Yuan sighed.

"Sir, according to the news, the current emperor has issued an order to defend the king and protect him. People from all over the country are actively going there. Should we go there too?" Li Hu spoke again.

Jiang Yuan couldn't help but hold his chin and began to ponder: "Well..."

"Since people from all over the country are actively going there, we definitely have to go. After all, if we don't go, our reputation will be bad."

"Besides, we just established our patriotic image when Zhao Junxuan started the rebellion. We can't let it fall apart no matter what."

After some hesitation, Jiang Yuan took a deep breath and said, "Li Hu, tell Chen Qing to dispatch 3,000 light cavalry to accompany me on the expedition in three days!"

"Yes, my lord!"

Watching Li Hu leave, Jiang Yuan closed the map and waved to call Ma Zhi who was standing beside him.

"Listen carefully, according to the current situation, the people of Daduan still have their support, and there will be no problem holding on for a year or two."

"So after I leave with my troops, you will take charge of the overall situation in Taiping County. Try to allocate as many people as possible to build our city wall. Also, now is different from before. We must build a circle of city walls before we build houses."

"In addition, the various city walls must also be able to connect with each other."

"Don't worry, sir." Ma Zhi nodded repeatedly.

After giving instructions to Ma Zhi, Jiang Yuan picked up his brush and started working again.

Ever since he drew a sketch for Chen Xudong last time and this kid forcibly modified the musket, Jiang Yuan discovered this kid's talent.

It would be such a waste not to use such a talent.

What's more, Chen Xudong's brother has come over now. His name is Chen Xuming. He has also been studying mechanical engineering since he was a child, but the two seem to have different research directions.

Chen Xudong likes to study new and strange things, while Chen Xuming is more interested in some heavy equipment, such as large engineering ladders and huge chariots that can move without horses.

Jiang Yuan certainly couldn't give up on such a dreamy guy, so he directly drew the shape of a tank and its general appearance for him, which would probably be enough for this guy to ponder for half his life.

Jiang Yuan was not polite to Chen Xudong and the Maxim machine gun sketch had to be arranged.

In addition, Jiang Yuan also took the time to explain the theory of boiling water to the two of them.

The beginning of science is boiling water. Even the Earth entered the steam age only after it learned how to use boiling water.

Even now, it is the same, except that boiling water has been replaced by gasoline and other substitutes. This shows that boiling water is a science. As long as you learn this, you may be able to bring about a so-called scientific explosion on the earth.

Thinking about these two things last night, Jiang Yuan took the tea handed to him by Bai Wei, took a sip, and then sighed.

This damn good time hasn't lasted two days and I have to go out again. Wouldn't it be better to have some peace in the world?

"I'll go with you." Bai Wei said softly.

Jiang Yuan glanced at Bai Wei's belly and shook his head decisively: "No, you must stay at home and can't go anywhere."

"It's only been two months, what are you afraid of?" Bai Wei came closer.

"Besides, we don't know how long you'll be gone. What if the baby can't see you when it's born?"

Jiang Yuan was about to speak when he stopped himself from agreeing.

"No, this is absolutely impossible. This time I'm going to risk my life. If things go wrong, all three thousand of my men might be killed. I'm just going through the motions. If I can escape, I'll definitely run."

"You should stay at home and take care of your baby."

"Come on, I'll go out for a walk with you!"

……

In the blink of an eye, three days later, the peaceful days in Taiping County were broken again. Three thousand light cavalry gathered at the city gate, and a murderous atmosphere emanated from inside to outside.

These three thousand men have experienced several major battles in succession and are all ruthless men with military merits.

Jiang Yuan, wearing a suit of soft armor, slowly walked to the front.

"Everyone, listen up! Don't expect to win any merit in this battle. Otherwise, on a battlefield with hundreds of thousands of people, it will be you, the fools, who will die!"

"Saving your life is paramount. If you see the situation is not right, you must run away. If you see the enemy being surrounded and attacked, you must go up and finish them off."

"In short, there were three thousand of you when I took you out, and I hope there will still be three thousand of you when I come back!"

"Sir, I don't think there is any need for me to go this time." Li Hu looked at Jiang Yuan helplessly.

"Why?" Jiang Yuan asked back unhappily.

Ever since Li Hu got married to Mingyue not long ago, he has been trying to shirk any long-distance missions, which is clearly a prelude to quitting.

Li Hu held his waist with a helpless look on his face: "To be honest, sir, since the wedding, I feel exhausted all over. I can't do it anymore."

"You have quite a few people with you now. Aren't Wang Gang, Zhao Kai, Wang Jue, and Kong Xuan all there? You don't need me anymore."

"Besides, Chenliu also has its own scout force for things like reconnaissance. It would be completely useless for me to go there."

Jiang Yuan glanced at Li Hu calmly and pointed to the zebra crossing at the city gate: "You, stand on the line."

"Sir, what do you mean?" Li Hu looked at Jiang Yuan in confusion.

"Stop talking nonsense, just go when I tell you to." Jiang Yuan urged.

Although Li Hu was confused, he still stood on the zebra crossing as Jiang Yuan said.

Jiang Yuan walked over slowly and pointed at the zebra crossing on the ground and said, "Look, when you feel you can't do it, just stand on the zebra crossing."

"That way, you're a pedestrian."

"Okay, stop talking nonsense, get on your horse and follow me to the battle!"

Li Hu was stunned and stood there for a long time. Finally, he could only climb onto the horse helplessly.

Jiang Yuan slowly raised one hand: "Let's go!"