There was a young soldier with eyes wide open.
He shouted excitedly, "No way! As long as you work hard, not only will you have enough food, but you'll also get daily necessities. This is so delicious."
Another soldier rubbed his hands and said, "I have to pick out a bag of laundry detergent to take back today."
"I'm going to try my best to bring the scissors back."
A bearded man stroked his hairy chin and said, "I want a razor so I can shave as clean as a god."
"I want a bottle of shampoo to take home for my wife."
"Look at what you've accomplished! Aren't you ashamed?"
…
The soldiers were discussing with each other, rubbing their hands in anticipation, intending to work hard and try to bring something back.
After all, you have to do it even if there is no reward, not to mention that there is such a good opportunity now.
…
"What did you say? Taiming City surrendered, and Tianshui City was taken by the Tan family army?"
Inside the Barbarian Army's tent, Uwei's face was filled with shock.
"After defeating Pengshi City and Tianshui City, Taiming City surrendered. What is Tan Junyan going to do?"
"Does she want to rebel?"
Tulu, the military advisor beside him, frowned. "These cities are all strategic locations. The Tan family army quickly captured them. I'm afraid they have a big plan."
"It seems a bit far-fetched to say that Tan Junyan rebelled. After all, she has always been loyal to the court."
"loyalty?"
"snort!"
Another general stepped forward.
"It is said that the useless emperor of Shenglong Kingdom has repeatedly issued decrees to Tan Junyan, asking her to return and get married."
"Now she has a large army and has captured several cities. If this isn't rebellion, what is it?"
"If she wasn't aiming to become king, why would she make such a fuss?"
Tulu frowned and said thoughtfully, "In any case, she has captured two cities in a row, forming a pincer attack, which will be very disadvantageous for our future attack on Pengshui City."
"Military Advisor, you're worrying too much."
A bearded man said with a smile, "Do we still need to fight for Pengshui City?"
"We just need to trap them until their food and supplies are exhausted and they collapse without a fight."
"Report."
At this time, a soldier ran in, knelt on the ground and said loudly:
"The Tan family army has spread the word that they are exchanging grain for war horses. Two hundred and fifty kilograms of fine rice for one war horse."
"What?"
Uwe Hu stood up,
"Tianshui, Pengshui, Pengshi, the three cities, plus the civilians and soldiers who kept surrendering, the population must be close to 700,000."
"With a population of 700,000, they're almost twice as many as us, and they're even trading food for war horses. Can anyone tell me where they get their water and food?"
Everyone was also shocked and looked at each other, not knowing how the Tan family army had so much food.
The extra ones were used to exchange for war horses, and there was endless food. How could this still trap them to death?
After a moment, an old general said tentatively, "Someone said before that the Tan family army had divine help. They can't really have divine help!"
"Impossible." Uwe decisively chose not to believe it.
"How can there be such a thing as a god? Has anyone seen one?"
Everyone was speechless when asked.
It is true that I have never seen a god.
But if there was no help from the gods, where would the Tan family army get their food?
There is no way to explain it except by divine intervention.
Moreover, there are night lights in their city, which are said to be very bright.
According to the spy's description, it was something solar-powered, and that thing didn't seem to be a product of this world.
He also said that they had walkie-talkies and could communicate even from a long distance.
In short, the Tan family army is becoming more and more unpredictable.
"Your Excellency the Chanyu..."
Military Advisor Tulu spoke first, "Since the Tan family army is exchanging rice for war horses, why don't we take out some war horses and exchange them with them?"
"I agree."
Someone immediately expressed support.
"All the soldiers in the army haven't had a full meal for a long time. Exchanging them for food can help solve their urgent needs."
"If we don't exchange them, countries like Daliang and Dayong will also offer their war horses in exchange."
"Yes, once the Tan family army has enough horses, we won't have a chance to change them."
Wu Wei listened to what everyone said with a frown on his face.
He paced back and forth with his chin in one hand.
I was hesitant for a moment, not knowing whether I should listen to everyone's advice.
The entire army has been short of food for a long time, the soldiers are pale and thin, and their combat effectiveness has been affected.
Exchanging war horses for food can indeed solve the urgent problem.
But the Tan family army is at its peak. If we provide them with war horses and enhance their cavalry strength, wouldn’t we be digging our own graves if we become enemies with the Tan family army in the future?
Those war horses are the important support for the barbarian army to gallop on the battlefield.
Losing a part of it is equivalent to weakening one's own strength and transferring it to the Tan family army.
"Sir, if you hesitate to make a decision, you will suffer the consequences!" Tulu said again.
"Our army is short of food and fodder, and horses are dying of hunger and thirst every day."
"Our warhorses have been reduced from over 100,000 to 70,000."
"If we don't exchange it for food, it will continue to decline sharply."
"If we miss this opportunity, we will be in a more passive situation when other countries succeed in trading with the Tan family army."
"By then, it will be too late to regret."
Another general stepped forward and said, "We have mobilized our troops and fought so hard, isn't it all for food?"
“We can start with a small amount of exchange, weigh the pros and cons, and then decide whether to increase the volume.”
"well!"
Wu Wei stopped, sighed, looked at the crowd and said, "Select 10,000 old, weak, sick and disabled horses and take them for trade."
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