Time flies by in a blink of an eye, and without paying attention, it comes to the end of June in the third year of Shenwu, and the scorching heat of summer has officially arrived.

In Tingzhou City in southern Fujian, the two armies faced each other.

Inside the city, there were about 20,000 Tang troops on the wall that was raised about three feet; outside the city, soldiers from the south of the Yangtze River, who were working hard to cut down trees and build up soil, set up camp under the command of Lin Renzhao and continued to attack the city. The total number of soldiers was about

There are fifty thousand people.

Both armies have their own pros and cons.

On Lin Renzhao's side, due to Zhang Shui's transportation, there was no shortage of food and grass, and there were more troops. However, the shortcomings were obvious. With the intense heat coming, the Long Guards could no longer bear it.

In Tingzhou City, although the Tang army was used to the scorching heat and the city was high and indestructible, there was one problem: it was difficult to transport food.

Tingzhou City is built on the edge of Wuyi Mountain. The roads are difficult and rugged. Three stones of grain and grass can only be sent to one stone, and the amount is still very small. Although there is a lot of grain and grass in storage, it cannot sustain the food and drink of tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians. It has been less than two months now.

Tingzhou City relies on the mountains on one side and faces Zhangshui on the other. It is very steep and is only suitable for sneak attacks. If the city is attacked directly, the losses will be unpredictable.

Naturally, the Zhangshui in front of Tingzhou could not be landfilled. This was their food route, so Lin Renzhao prepared to try to launch a surprise attack from the other side of the mountain.

However, the rugged mountain road was overcome, but when facing the city wall, it was despairing again.

There is no moat here, but there are huge slopes and dense jungles. There are many troops on the slopes, and the troops are swaying as if they have been defeated.

Lin Renzhao tried the mountain road himself and found it very difficult. It was even more difficult to climb up. It was better to face the city wall directly in front.

So, it failed again this time.

As a general, although he was in a bad mood, he could not scold the soldiers and vent his anger for no reason, so he seemed more and more aggrieved.

Moreover, God was not kind, and it rained again on the way back. It rained hard and never stopped. The rain in the mountains and forests was cold, and when the mountain wind blew, many soldiers fell ill.

Sighing his bad luck, Lin Renzhao was completely convinced. He would never underestimate Wuyi Mountain.

On the way back, the soldiers walked crookedly, pattering continuously, and the ground was very slippery. When more people stepped on it, the road became muddy, and many people suffered injuries and fractures.

However, their bad luck seemed to have run out, and just when they were feeling discouraged, they encountered a supply camp transporting grain and grass.

As a result, they were chased and killed, hundreds of heads were chopped off, and thousands of stones of wet food and grass were intercepted. Yes, something was gained.

Back in the military camp, Lin Renzhao held a meeting. He said solemnly: "Now, we are in the mountains and forests, and it rains non-stop. For us, the food and grass are transported by Zhangshui. Although it is a little troublesome, it is smooth.

And Tingzhou City has always been transporting food through the mountains and forests, so as long as we guard those mountain trails, Tingzhou City will not get a single grain."

"As long as we don't give up and fight with them here, Tingzhou City will definitely be defeated. We can't be discouraged. This victory is definitely ours."

These encouraging words made the generals feel a little more excited. After more than a month of siege, there was still no progress, so they really couldn't get excited.

"By the way, southern Fujian is different from Jinling. There are many poisonous insects here. If you are bitten, we don't have many doctors and you will die. There is also a kind of mountain leech that usually stays on the autumn trees. When it sees people, it will drop directly.

, pounces on you, sucks blood, and stays densely on your legs, paralyzing you, catching you off guard, causing pain and itching, it's terrible.

Therefore, I am here to inform everyone, don’t go to the mountains and forests if you have nothing to do, let alone go hunting. If something happens, it will be bad.”

Hearing what Lin Renzhao said was so terrifying, especially because locusts, which only appear in the water in the south of the Yangtze River, could actually appear on trees. It sounded scary. The generals and commanders who were fearless these days turned pale in an instant, and it was scary to think about it.

Seeing this, Lin Renzhao smiled slightly. These words should have an effect.

"Commander, if the rain keeps falling and the water in the river rises, what should we do?"

A conductor asked with his face turning red.

"This..." Lin Renzhao couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and then said without thinking: "As long as more civilians are pulled, the grain ship will arrive on time, so don't worry, everyone."

After saying a few simple words, Lin Renzhao immediately arranged for people to monitor Zhangshui. This was the most important food channel and there was no room for any loss.

Huang Yang didn't care at all about the danger of food shortage in Tingzhou City. After hearing that the food was being looted, he nodded slightly and said:

"Thousands of stones of food and grass are not worth mentioning. We have plenty of food in the city."

"It's just that the heavy rain will not stop now. We have to be careful that the soldiers have athlete's foot and cannot go to the battlefield."

As he said this, Huang Yang couldn't help but feel worried.

In the Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties, athlete's foot did not refer to athlete's foot, but to rheumatism and ventilation. Especially in humid weather, such as hot and humid weather in summer, it is extremely easy to get rheumatism.

This disease affects many people in the south, especially Lingnan and Fujian. It is more common in this area, and the sea breeze and humidity are uncomfortable.

As for athlete's foot, it has been easy to get in modern times. Ordinary people usually wear straw sandals or go barefoot. Only rich people and dignitaries wear boots and have athlete's foot.

"Athlete's foot is common in Sichuan, and it is even more common among ordinary people. It will pass after a while, but it will not be easy if there is a war."

On the side, Chen Bing sighed and said: "Nearly 30% of the soldiers in our army have athlete's foot, sore waist and back pain, and unbearable swollen legs. I just went to the military camp and took a look. In many rooms, there was a faint smell of athlete's foot.

Wails."

"Send more doctors over and let everyone be patient for a little longer. It will be over."

Huang Yang himself was in pain, especially on this rainy day when he was patrolling. He got wet and felt extremely uncomfortable. At the foot of the mountain, it was not worn by humans at all.

He missed Guangzhou very much, at least it was relatively dry there.

After being castrated, his health has always been worse than others, and he can't stand the cold. Now Chen Bing is basically defending the city in his place.

"We are all so uncomfortable, especially at the foot of this mountain. The cold is so strong that we have to put on some clothes and a quilt to fall asleep at night. Those Imperial Guards from Jinling will not be able to withstand them."

Chen Bing said with a smile.

"This Lin Renzhao cannot be inferred based on common sense."

Huang Yang narrowed his eyes and said: "He is originally from Fujian. Although he is not very familiar with this place, he is stronger than the two of us. He will naturally have ways to deal with it. Moreover, he has great perseverance and refuses to give up."
Chapter completed!