Um?
Upon hearing this question again, Li Xin frowned, his face showing some displeasure.
"hehe!"
Li Xin sneered and said disdainfully, "Indeed, if tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of grassland bandits march south to Dongning City, my Dongning City will definitely not be able to hold out."
After all, the population of Dongning City is only about 60,000 to 70,000.
But sir, my Dongning City is just a small town. How could it attract tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of grassland bandits to focus all their energy on Dongning City?
My Dongning City is not worthy of such treatment from the grassland bandits!
"Isn't it worth it?"
The old man smiled calmly and asked, "The thunderous thunderbolts that are unprecedented in other parts of the Great Gan Dynasty are only found in Dongning City. Isn't that enough to make it worthwhile?"
Moreover, only Dongning City is still holding out in the area outside the pass, which is like having someone holding a dagger in the back and front, constantly threatening the flanks of the grassland bandits.
If this situation is allowed to continue, the grassland bandits, whether they go south to Liaodong, or to Yulin, Yunzhong, Dingxiang, Yanshan and other places, will worry about being stabbed in the back.
Such a serious threat, can't the grassland bandits see it?
Besides, if someone were to incite them, it wouldn't be impossible for the grassland bandits to raise tens of thousands of troops and march south!
"If that time truly comes, may I ask Your Highness how you will be able to defend Dongning City?"
This question sent chills down Li Xin's spine and caused his expression to change drastically.
Previously, Li Xin relied on his advantage of intelligent technology and was not worried at all about the threat of the grassland bandits.
Go to hell!
As long as I survive, the advantage is mine!
However, the old man's words were a revelation to Li Xin, making him suddenly realize the truth.
yes!
Looking at the situation outside the pass, only Dongning City remains, standing like a reef in the sea.
No one can stand by and watch this situation continue indefinitely.
Especially the grassland bandits!
If they want to march south with their army, they must first clear out their rear and flanks.
If things really turn out as the old man said, how could Dongning City possibly hold out?
For a moment, Li Xin's expression changed slightly, and he slumped weakly into the chair.
In a daze, Li Xin even saw tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of grassland bandits surrounding Dongning City!
If this situation had come later, there might still have been a way to save it!
However, if this situation were to occur in a short period of time, I'm afraid...
Time is of the essence!
Li Xin let out a long breath and looked at the thin old man in front of him.
But the thin old man had a smile on his face, a calm expression, and a confident demeanor.
Yes!
Since this old man has come to see Li Xin three times, he must have seen more than just the problem; he must have a solution!
Li Xin took a deep breath, stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "May I ask your esteemed name, sir?"
"I wouldn't dare!"
The old man clasped his hands in return and said, "I am Zhao Bingzhang."
Zhao Bingzhang?
Li Xin frowned slightly.
The original host did not have this person's name in their memories.
Who is he?
Li Xin said, "Mr. Zhao, please have a seat."
"Serve tea!"
Before long, servants brought in the finest tea and snacks.
"Mr. Zhao, please enlighten me!"
After sitting down, Li Xin asked.
Zhao Bingzhang didn't stand on ceremony. He took a sip of tea, pursed his lips, and said with a look of enjoyment, "Good tea!"
"It's been so long since I've had such good tea!"
After a moment of relaxation, Zhao Bingzhang put down his teacup and said, "Your Highness, this is the biggest predicament for Dongning City!"
Moreover, I am certain that this is a situation that will inevitably occur!
For the grassland bandits, Dongning City was not only a tempting offer, but also a thorn in their side!
It's even possible that someone is fanning the flames!
"Adding fuel to the fire?"
Li Xin frowned slightly. "What do you mean by that?"
"Your Highness should understand."
Zhao Bingzhang looked at Li Xin with a smile in his eyes, which made Li Xin feel a little uneasy.
Fueling the flames?
Does Zhao Bingzhang mean that someone wants to use another person to do his dirty work?
That's right!
When Li Xin was enfeoffed in Dongning City, the Crown Prince and others planned to use the grassland bandits to get rid of him.
Given the current situation in Dongning, this scenario might actually be possible!
The struggle for imperial power is indeed cruel!
Li Xin couldn't help but gasp.
Looking at Zhao Bingzhang, Li Xin asked, "May I ask, Mr. Zhao, how should we break this deadlock?"
Zhao Bingzhang held a piece of pastry and ate it by himself.
The way they ate made it seem like they hadn't eaten in a long time.
"Your Highness,"
Zhao Bingzhang mumbled, "The art of war says: He who does not plan for the whole will not be able to plan for a part!"
The solution to break the deadlock in Dongning City cannot be limited to the city itself.
We must broaden our perspective to the entire Great Gan Dynasty.
Li Xin didn't speak, but just quietly looked at Zhao Bingzhang.
Zhao Bingzhang picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and then said, "In the last ten years or so, bandits have risen up on the grasslands."
In just a few years, they fought in the north and south, their momentum unstoppable.
From Hexi and Yulin in the west to Liaodong and Dongning in the east, dozens of prefectures and counties in various provinces fell into the hands of grassland bandits.
Even so, the total strength of the grassland bandits was not large.
After all, the grasslands are extremely desolate, even worse than Dongning Province.
All things considered, the number of troops that the grassland bandits could muster was at most two hundred thousand.
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