The soldiers of the Yuyang Camp, dressed in black armor and holding long spears, stood like two rows of straight pine trees on both sides of the passageway, their banners fluttering in the howling north wind.

Before long, the large banner bearing the character "Han," symbolizing the emperor's status, appeared at the end of the road.

Lu Zhi and the officers and soldiers in the army immediately became solemn and stared at the approaching Northern Expeditionary Force.

Soon, Liu Hong, riding a warhorse, came into the sight of the soldiers of Yuyang Camp.

Lu Zhi immediately led his subordinates to greet them.

"This humble general, Lu Zhi, along with the officers and soldiers of the Yuyang Camp, respectfully welcomes Your Majesty's arrival. May Your Majesty live ten thousand years, and may the Han Dynasty live ten thousand years."

"Long live Your Majesty! Long live the Han Dynasty!!"

As Lu Zhi and the others bowed, the soldiers of the Yuyang Camp guarding both sides of the passageway immediately shouted in unison.

The soldiers' cheers immediately drowned out the howling wind, echoing across the vast wilderness for a long time.

Riding on horseback, Liu Hong gathered his strength and shouted loudly, "All soldiers, no need for formalities!!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!!"

Under the protection of the soldiers of Yuyang Camp, Liu Hong led the soldiers on the northern expedition into the Yuyang Camp.

Upon arriving at the central command tent, Liu Hong summoned Lu Zhi and the officers of various ranks from the Yuyang Camp.

Looking at the generals in the tent, Liu Hong laughed and said, "I don't understand military affairs, and I won't interfere. You should talk about the soldiers' needs for warmth, food, and pay."

"Your Majesty, coal stoves have been installed in all the camps, and each soldier on patrol has been issued several sets of cotton-padded clothes. This year, only a small number of soldiers have suffered frostbite."

"This year's trade resulted in the acquisition of a large number of cattle and sheep. As for food, the soldiers can eat meat every two days, and their pay is also in full."

Lu Zhi also reported the situation of Yuyang Camp to Liu Hong in detail.

"Okay, actually, war is all about logistics. As long as logistics are stable, morale will be high, and then the battle will be won."

After confirming that everything was in order within Yuyang Camp, Liu Hong nodded with satisfaction.

"By the way, how's the situation in Chengde?"

Liu Hong then looked at Lu Zhi and asked him about Chengde.