All the villages along the way were destroyed, and all the edible crops along the way, even the fruit crops on the trees and on the ground, were harvested.

There was no food left for them.

In the following days, the vanguard troops had to slow down due to supply problems and still failed to catch up with most of Huang Zhong's troops.

"Report to the general, the vanguard troops are reporting that the number of hearths in the Great Xia Legion has decreased and their trajectory is chaotic." The intelligence soldier entered the main camp of the Giant Elephant Legion and knelt down to report.

Busheyemitra glanced at the map and immediately smiled.

Now that they were halfway through the journey, the Daxia Legion finally showed signs of chaos.

The decrease in the number of hearths and the chaotic trajectories meant that there were deserters in their ranks, the number of troops was reduced, and the morale of the army was in chaos. As long as they could catch up with the Daxia Legion, they would surely be able to defeat the other side.

"Order the vanguard troops to speed up the pursuit and not give the Daxia Legion a chance to catch their breath."

"General, the vanguard troops are short of food."

"Order someone to deliver the food." Busheye Mitra waved his hand and said, "Chasing the Daxia Legion is the most important thing."

"yes."

The intelligence officer left the tent, and the others gathered around the map, imagining the scene after defeating the Daxia Army. If they could defeat the Daxia Army, they would be heroes of the Maurya Empire, with endless military achievements.

While everyone was fantasizing, the quartermaster hurried into the tent, his face full of anxiety and difficulty.

"What's up?"

"General, the army is short of food."

"Food shortage? Impossible. Before the expedition, the army had enough food. How could there be a shortage?" Busheyemitra said unhappily.

"The army is too large, with 100 million volunteers. Even if some of them bring their own food, the army is still huge and the long march makes it difficult to supply them."

"Do you need me to teach you how to collect food from the villages along the way?" Busheyemitra said angrily.

"We've tried. The villages along the way were destroyed by the Daxia Legion, and there's no food left." The quartermaster answered stiffly.

"Then go to a village farther away. There are crops in the fields that can be harvested. We will reach Takshiluo in seven days. The Daxia army is about to be defeated. You must ensure sufficient food and fodder."

"yes."

The quartermaster left with a bitter face.