A month later.

Ning Que stood on the Baekje city wall.

Use a telescope to look into the distance.

You can also see many farmers working in the fields.

The weather is much hotter now.

The scorching sun makes people feel upset.

Tie Niu stood nearby holding an umbrella.

"Your Majesty, Bai Yu has successfully captured Silla City."

"Over ten thousand prisoners, and a lot of food and supplies."

"He has already stationed in Silla and is actively preparing for war."

"Very good."

Ning Que nodded in understanding.

At the same time, look into the distance.

"Also, how are the food supplies prepared in the rear?"

"According to the prince's instructions, preparations are already underway." Tie Niu smiled and raised his hand, saying, "Using the excuse of too many prisoners and the burning of food supplies, we will continuously transfer food supplies from the rear. Instruct Ouyang Zheng to report less and transfer the excess directly to Lingnan."

"clever."

Ning Que suddenly smiled.

This was all planned in advance by him.

No matter how things develop, materials are indispensable.

The conditions in Lingnan are here.

There is a severe shortage of population and resources.

It takes too much time to develop from scratch.

Therefore, foreign investment must be introduced.

Inject vitality into the stagnant water of Lingnan!

So, Ning Que came up with this idea.

The battle reports he sent later were reported to Dori.

Ouyang Zheng gave more.

This way enough supplies can be delivered.

Ning Que then transferred the supplies he had obtained to Lingnan.

This was done without anyone noticing.

Even Emperor Feng would not have any doubts.

After all, Ning Que captured so many prisoners.

We can't just watch them all starve to death, can we?

So will Goguryeo still be governed in the future?

Goguryeo was far away from the emperor.

It’s not easy to gain actual control.

Unless it's a massacre, all of them will be killed.

But if we do this, what is the point of the eastern expedition to Goguryeo?

Just to vent your anger?

Wars are often fought over money.

Goguryeo was a land of limited resources, and this eastern expedition was primarily intended to eliminate the threat posed by Liaodong. At the same time, Goguryeo was destroyed and annexed to the Dafeng territory. Despite numerous obstacles, the campaign was carried out thanks to Emperor Feng.

It’s because there are also people from Goguryeo.

And people are also resources!

As for these captives, the Emperor planned to transfer them all to the north to build the city wall. They would serve as corvée labor for Dafeng. Even if they died of exhaustion, the impact on Dafeng would be minimal.

Then, some criminals would be transferred to Goguryeo and allowed to reclaim the land. After another three generations and a hundred years of reproduction, they would be able to effectively control Goguryeo and even replace its entire race.

The attack on Goguryeo was already very costly, and if Dafeng didn't capture more prisoners to do hard labor, it would be a huge loss. So even if it meant mobilizing food and fodder from the rear to feed them, Dafeng would definitely do it!

Anyone can figure out this economic account.

The Goguryeo captives were all top-quality slaves.

It can be used as a reward to soldiers as slaves later.

Ning Que also considered everything and came up with this idea.

Although it's not very authentic, I can't care about it.

As Gongshu Chou said, as the Prince of Ning, he could treat the people, officials, and even the Emperor with benevolence and righteousness. However, if he broke with the Emperor and wanted to go further, he would have to abandon benevolence and righteousness.

Many times, difficult decisions have to be made.

Because he is not living for himself now!

It’s for Shen Qinghe and for Shenji Pavilion!

For Feng Wuzhe and the Feng family!

For Jiang Quan and the Jiang family!

For the 30,000 personal guards under his command!

"Also, there's one more thing..."

Tie Niu seemed a little hesitant.

"Go ahead."

"Shou Bo passed away on the day of national mourning..."

"Shou Bo... is dead?!"

"Um."

"Is it related to Emperor Feng?"

Ning Que clung to the city wall tightly.

At this moment, veins were bulging and murderous intent was in the air.

Shoubo watched him grow up.

For a period of time, he was punished by being confined to his ancestral home to reflect on his mistakes because he was disobedient.

Uncle Shou prepared delicious food for him in different ways every day.

There are also various desserts.

Shoubo never married in his life.

I have been serving them in the palace all the time.

He truly regarded Ning Que as his closest relative.

When seeing Ning Que being punished, Shou Bo would come forward to plead for him.

To Ning Que, Shou Bo is his grandfather.

When his father and brother died in the war, it was Shoubo who comforted him and helped him get over it.

But Shoubo has never enjoyed much happiness in his life...

Ning Que had always wanted to bring him into the Chang'an Palace.

But he never agreed and wanted to stay in his ancestral home.

Guarding the ancestral home is like being an elderly widower.

Keep the ancestral home in good order.

Ning Que remembered all these things.

But he didn't expect that Shou Bo would die like this...

Last year, Chang Baicao showed it to him.

It is said that although Shou Bo is old, he is still in good health.

Surviving for three to five years will definitely not be a problem.

"I don't know about all that..." Tie Niu shook his head. "During the national mourning period, Shou Bo followed the custom and sent the servants home to rest for three days. Before they returned, the local magistrate announced that Shou Bo was dead. The Emperor, grateful for Shou Bo's loyalty, made an exception and posthumously conferred the title of Loyal Marquis on him. He was buried with the rites of a marquis and buried alongside the king in the mausoleum."

"It's definitely related to Emperor Feng!!!"

Ning Que was extremely furious.

A punch hit the city wall.

He didn't expect that Emperor Feng would be so cruel and ruthless.

Shoubo is very old and doesn't have much time left.

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