"Prince, please don't be hasty. The Crown Prince needs to lead Qin Yue Zhao away from Liang City before we can proceed. It will take about seven days."
"Seven days? This prince has been repeatedly suppressed by Qin Yue Zhao, and my barbarian army is suffering from hunger and cold. How can we wait seven days?"
"We can wait five more days at most, otherwise the alliance will have to be called off, and I can seek other countries instead."
Upon hearing this, the spy who had come to deliver the message deepened his gaze.
"Your Highness, rest assured, I will report this matter truthfully. Please wait patiently for news."
Wait for what?!
Hegi thought that by personally taking charge, he would definitely be able to take Liangcheng, thus proving Mog's incompetence.
Unexpectedly, Mogg wasn't incompetent; the enemy was simply too powerful.
Liangcheng not only had food and water, but also crossbows, fine steel weapons, and explosives.
In this era, those with explosives and high-quality steel weapons are invincible.
Perhaps he made a mistake from the very beginning by seeking an alliance with the Great Wei.
He should spread the word that Liangcheng has food, water, and even medicine, so that all the surrounding countries will come and fight for it, and whoever gets it will own it.
This would increase the siege force several times over.
What good would it do for Qin Yuezhao to have more explosives by then?
He has so many human shields on his side that can wear down the explosives!
Thinking it over, he immediately said to his deputy, "Send another letter to Daliang, Qi and Wei, telling them that Qin Yue Zhao is about to leave Liang City, which is the best time to seize grain, and ask them to send troops to attack the city."
The lieutenant had been waiting for this day, and hurriedly clasped his hands in a fist and bowed before retreating.
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In Liangcheng, Qin Yue Zhao had already finished lunch with the cavalry.
Because they hadn't eaten so well in a long time, all the cavalry generals were drunk and staggering.
Some hiccuped, some dozed off.
Huangfu Shaohua's thin face was slightly flushed, and he looked a little drunk, but his eyes were still fixed on Qin Yue Zhao.
It's like watching a heinous criminal.
Qin Yue Zhao was not drunk, but she pretended to be drunk and raised her glass to him.
"General Huangfu, why aren't you drinking? Have another drink with me!"
Huangfu Shaohua held his head high arrogantly, looking very disdainful.
"Your Highness, please don't try to get me drunk. I have a very high alcohol tolerance."
Qin Yue Zhao smiled.
"I'm just curious, as the commander of the cavalry, why do you treat me this way? Aren't you afraid I'll punish you for the crime of disrespect?"
Upon hearing this, Huangfu Shaohua not only wasn't afraid, but instead let out a cold laugh.
"Your Highness has probably forgotten that I am the commander of the Valiant Cavalry, personally appointed by His Majesty. I carry the Dragon-Slaying Sword at my waist, and can slay members of the royal family or treacherous officials. I only obey His Majesty's orders. Your Highness should understand this, right?"
Qin Yue Zhao narrowed her eyes.
Surprisingly, even though he was half-drunk, his mind remained clear.
It seems impossible to get any useful information out of him.
It doesn't matter anymore. Once the elite cavalry enters the city, it will be impossible for them to leave easily.
Now, what she should do most is continue to satisfy these people's appetites and broaden their horizons!
After returning to the General's Mansion from the banquet, she wrote down in detail about the cavalry entering the city and the banquet, and sent it to Chu Xiao so that he could share her joy and worries.
Chu Xiao, after delivering the supplies to Qin Yue Zhao, drove to the farm and was there with Old Chen at the village entrance, leading the villagers in cleaning the farm warehouse.
The coal briquettes in the warehouse were burned to ashes, and after being washed away by the firefighters' water, they were all reduced to fragments.
Grandpa Chen works exceptionally hard.
Seeing that he was so old, Chu Xiao was afraid that he was too tired, so he quickly invited him to sit down.
"Grandpa Chen, come over and have some tea. Let's chat. Let the young people in the village dig out the coal ash inside."
Grandpa Chen took off his straw hat and wiped his face with a towel.
"That won't do. These coal ashes mixed with some fertilizer are excellent materials for rooting and sprouting."
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