There was nothing that could be done about it; Zhao Minggeng knew the problem. Therefore, he visited General Wutong again.

Having learned that the harassment or large-scale invasions from the northern Mongolian side are concentrated in the winter or spring seasons.

That was the most difficult time for the people of northern Mongolia.

With heavy snow approaching in winter, their cattle and sheep will freeze to death, not to mention food. They cannot survive unless the Divine Dragon Kingdom comes to plunder them.

In spring, there is also a shortage of fresh produce.

The livestock were soon entering their estrus cycle, and at this time, people were even more reluctant to slaughter them. With nothing to eat, they resorted to robbing.

However, ever since Wu Tong came to guard Dawar, the Northern Mongols have never gained any advantage.

They had planned to detour into the territory of the Divine Dragon Kingdom and plunder again, but the shortcut they had taken before was blocked by the Divine Dragon Kingdom's garrison.

Not only that, they also set traps, causing them to lose a lot of manpower.

"General, according to you, the reason why the Northern Mongols repeatedly invade our borders is mainly due to insufficient food."

If our two countries could engage in trade,

Would exchanging our grain and cloth for cattle and horse hides and medicinal herbs with them reduce the conflict between the two countries?

After all, whether they invade us or we attack them, in the end it is our brave men who suffer the loss.

Wu Tong frowned.

"If the two countries really start trading, won't that embolden their ambitions? And then, when their army is strong and well-equipped, they might attack us again?"

Zhao Minggeng pondered,

"This possibility is not nonexistent."

After all, our Divine Dragon Kingdom is like a piece of fat meat, and everyone wants to take a bite, which is quite normal.

Another way is to attack their capital and destroy their monarchy.

"We will incorporate Northern Mongolia into the territory of my Divine Dragon Kingdom."

Sitting behind his desk, Wu Tong really wanted to touch Zhao Minggeng's forehead to see if the magistrate had a fever.

Zhao Minggeng completely ignored Wu Tong's suspicious look.

"The general also knows that I came to Dawar to serve as the magistrate, but to his surprise, I am just a magistrate without any real power."

The people in the city lived in constant fear, and some even fled with their entire families, becoming homeless.

If it weren't for the general's garrison making up the numbers, I would suspect that Dawar was an empty city.

Therefore, in order to enable more people to return to their homes,

The best approach right now is not how to build, but rather how to increase their sense of security.

Therefore, if I may be so bold as to ask, if there is a war, may I participate in it?

If possible, I think my little girl would also be happy to join the battle.

Wu Tong knew that Zhao Minggeng knew kung fu.

But he never expected that Zhao Minggeng would actually try to push his own daughter forward in order to defeat the Northern Mongols.

"Magistrate Zhao, are you talking about your daughter?"

Is that the little girl who does business with our camp? Are you sure? Such a delicate girl, you really have the heart to do that.

Isn't that just delivering vegetables to someone?

Wu Tong was extremely distrustful. Zhao Minggeng shook his head.

"General, how do you know my daughter doesn't know martial arts? My daughter's skills are far beyond my reach."

"Heh heh, then I'd like to see for myself." Wu Tong became interested.

The reason Zhao Minggeng pushed Zhao Qingyan forward was because Zhao Qingyan had long ago said that she wanted to go to Northern Mongolia to beg for money.

I'm not familiar with the grasslands, and I'm afraid I won't be able to make it back if I go there rashly.

Instead, we should join the main force, fight our way through, and collect loot as we go.

It's estimated that in the entire Divine Dragon Kingdom, only Zhao Qingyan could describe robbery in such a refined and elegant way.

War is sometimes like metaphysics; it can't withstand constant discussion.

The day before, Zhao Minggeng told Wu Tong that he wanted to join the war with his daughter.

The next day, the Northern Mongols amassed an army of 200,000 to attack the city.

The defending forces numbered only 100,000, while the opposing force numbered 200,000. Wasn't this a clear indication that they were going to wipe out Dawar?

This was alarming; alarms sounded throughout Dawar.

This is a signal to warn the people in the city to hide quickly.

To escape those dogs from the North Mongolia,

The people of Dawar had only two options: either quickly pack up their belongings and flee, or quickly hide in the dug cellars.

The elderly naturally hid in the cellar, while the younger ones quickly packed their belongings, ready to flee at any moment.

Huang wanted to go to the battlefield, but she was very worried about her husband and two grandsons.

Zhao Qingyang raised his hand.

"I want to go too. My archery skills are pretty good. I won't say I hit the bullseye every time, but I'm not bad either. Grandma, you can stay here and watch over Grandpa and Little Brother."

Zhao Qingyan thought about it for a moment, but she didn't feel comfortable leaving her grandfather and younger brother anywhere.

Zhao Qingyan told Zhao Qingyang and her grandmother to go outside first, then she used a sleeping potion to knock out her younger brother and grandfather.

Then I put them into my space.

The people in the workshop were each given one tael of silver and told to hurry home and hide.

Store everything in the warehouse into the space.

The gates of the government office were locked.

Zhao Minggeng had already gone to the army camp, and together with Huang Shi and Zhao Qingyang, they went up to the city wall.

Before leaving, Zhao Qingyan put a bulletproof vest on each of the grandmother and grandson.

Using his lightness skill, he flew from the city wall towards the front of the two armies.

The soldiers guarding the city knew that these were the family members of the newly appointed county magistrate. Seeing that they were carrying bows and arrows, they assumed they were skilled, so they did not stop them.

What did they see as a result?

A perfectly healthy young woman jumped off the city wall. Does she have such a weak mental fortitude?

Was he so scared that he committed suicide?

I can't look, I can't look! If I fall, I'll be smashed into a pulp!

Even in her terror, her eyes remained open, her gaze following Zhao Qingyan's departing figure.

What they saw! Good heavens, that girl could fly!

Zhao Qingyan flew to the front of the two armies, stepping on heads.

The moment she landed, both sides drew their weapons.

Zhao Minggeng burst into laughter when he saw his daughter.

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding. This is my daughter. She's here to lend us a hand."

Zhao Minggeng's voice was very loud.

He had no choice; he was afraid that if he spoke too softly, his side wouldn't be able to hear him clearly, and it wouldn't be proper for him to fight with his daughter again.

Wu Tong was also dumbfounded. "I...I must have seen things. Your daughter...she can fly?"

Zhao Minggeng nodded, "So what if you can fly? It's just a matter of lightness skill. Does the Great General not know lightness skill?"

Wu Tong glared at Zhao Minggeng, "Can't you speak properly? On the battlefield, you're trying to undermine my prestige."

Zhao Qingyan walked up to Wu Tong and clasped her hands in a fist salute.

"General, what's going on over there? Do they want to fight us head-on now, or what?"

Wu Tong no longer dared to underestimate Zhao Qingyan.

"The other side sent one of their princes to lead an army. They're sending us a declaration of war, telling us to quickly hand over Davar and they'll spare our lives."

Zhao Qingyan nodded.

"Is their prince any powerful? Would it be useful to capture him as a hostage? Or what if we just killed him?"