At dusk, Yun Zheng returned home from Maoer Mountain.
If we work harder tomorrow, we can produce more dry food.
Even if they didn't ask the states and counties along the way to prepare food, it would be enough for them to survive until Shuobei.
However, the price was that he spent a lot of money.
It’s really not easy to feed a large army!
There are only a thousand people, so there is no pressure to support them.
If there were 100,000 people, his little money would not be enough to sustain the situation.
Yun Zheng was thinking about how to make money after going to Shuobei when Xiao Wanchou and his son came to visit him again.
It’s not a big deal, just a small gathering before parting.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Yun Zheng also learned about the situation of Shuobei and Beifu Army from Xiao Wanchou and his son.
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After all, both father and son participated in the Battle of Shuobei five years ago.
When Xiao Wanchou told him about the situation of the Northern Army, Yun Zheng was stunned.
"Three hundred thousand troops?"
Yun Zheng looked at Xiao Wanchou in astonishment. "Aren't there only 200,000 Northern Army soldiers? How come there are suddenly 100,000 more soldiers?"
That's not right!
I have always heard that the Northern Army has an army of 200,000.
How come it has become 300,000 now?
Are you still falsifying the number of soldiers?
Is this to paralyze Bei Huan?
Xiao Wanchou was slightly stunned, and then he reacted, "Your Highness probably hasn't learned about the specific situation of the Northern Army..."
Having said that, Xiao Wanchou began to explain it to Yun Zheng in detail.
The number of Northern Army soldiers was more than 300,000.
However, the Northern Army adopted a semi-military farming system.
The Beifu Army has a standing strength of about 200,000 men, with another 100,000 or so men cultivating land in northern Shuo.
The purpose, naturally, is to reduce the supply pressure on the court.
After all, Shuobei is located in a remote area, and supply is a problem.
If we rely entirely on supplies from the imperial court, the pressure on the court would be very great.
The soldiers who settled in the fields wore armor during wartime and farmed when there was no war.
Although these people also had military status, they were engaged in farming most of the time and lacked training, so their military discipline and combat capabilities were far inferior to those of the regular army.
In fact, the Northern Huan basically also practiced a military farming system.
It’s just that the military farming was changed to nomadic life.
The entire Beihuan’s standing army is estimated to be around 200,000.
It may even be less than 200,000.
Soldiers are only temporarily conscripted during wartime.
However, now that the war is about to reignite in Shuobei, the soldiers who are farming in Shuobei should put on their armor again and start training.
As for Beihuan, they are probably also actively preparing for war.
“No wonder!”
Yun Zheng suddenly realized and nodded, "This military farming system is not bad. It can greatly reduce the supply pressure on the court."
"Um."
Xiao Wanchou nodded. "If it weren't for the Beihuan's covetous eyes, the Beifu Army's standing army could be reduced to less than 100,000. In that case, not only would we not need the court's supplies, we would probably have surplus food to hand over to the court..."
Speaking of this matter, Xiao Wanchou was also helpless.
There are many countries, large and small, around Dagan, but the most threatening one is Beihuan.
In order to guard against Beihuan, Da Gan invested huge manpower and financial resources in Shuobei.
Although Dagan claimed to have an army of one million, many of them were soldiers engaged in farming.
Some places that have not seen war for many years can even become completely self-sufficient.
The court did not provide much supplies to other tribes.
The supplies of the armies in other places combined are probably about the same as that of the Northern Army.
After telling Yun Zheng about the situation of the Northern Army, Xiao Wanchou warned him again: "Your Highness, when you go to Shuobei this time, you must not lead your troops to attack at will. Bamb has suffered a great loss at your hands before, and it will definitely be disadvantageous to your Highness!"
"Thank you, Duke Yu, for the reminder."
Yun Zheng said gratefully.
Although he would not listen to Xiao Wanchou, he accepted Xiao Wanchou's kindness.
Next, Xiao Wanchou reminded Yun Zheng of many things.
These are some things to pay attention to when you arrive in Shuobei.
It was after the hour of Hai that Xiao Wanchou and his son left.
After seeing off Xiao Wanchou and his son, Yun Zheng returned to the study.
He also learned a lot from Xiao Wanchou today.
These things are still very useful to him.
Yun Zheng found a rough map and unfolded it, then he began to think quietly.
Although he has not set out for Shuobei yet, he has already thought about what will happen after Shuobei.
We must fight.
But how to fight and where to make a breakthrough are all problems.
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Early the next morning, Yun Zheng and Ye Zi rushed to the Shen family.
This time, they were just going to pay tribute to Shen Nanzheng and his son, so there was no need for any big fanfare.
After paying respects to Shen Nanzheng and his son, Yun Zheng chatted with Madam Shen alone for half an hour.
They had dinner at the Shen Mansion and then rushed back to the Wang Mansion to make final preparations for departure tomorrow.
When leaving the Shen Mansion, Shen Luoyan looked back every few steps, feeling reluctant to leave.
"Sister-in-law, I'll leave my mother to you from now on..."
Along the way, Chen Luoyan kept nagging Ye Zi.
Ye Zi's ears are almost callused from listening so much.
Inadvertently, Ye Zi glared at Yun Zheng fiercely again.
It’s all Yun Zheng’s fault!
Originally, she said that she would be at the Shen's house tonight, and would go with Mrs. Shen and the others to see them off early tomorrow morning.
However, Yun Zheng insisted that she go back to the mansion with him, saying that there were some things in the mansion that needed her help.
At this time, what else can she take care of?
This bastard has no good intentions!
Yun Zheng laughed secretly in his heart but kept a straight face.
After returning home, Chen Luoyan said that she wanted to have a long talk with Ye Zi all night long, which made it clear that she wanted to leave Yun Zheng alone in the empty room.
"Okay, okay! As you say."
Yun Zheng smiled.
After Chen Luoyan pulled Ye Zi into the room, Yun Zheng also ran to find Miaoyin and Mingyue.
Both of them have packed their bags and seem ready to set off at any time.
"I'll confirm with you one last time. Do you really want to go to Shuobei with me?"
Yun Zheng rarely looked serious and asked the two people earnestly.
"Isn't this the choice the prince gave us?"
Miaoyin raised her eyebrows and smiled, "Why, is the prince suddenly scared?"
Yun Zheng curled his lips: "What am I afraid of?"
Miaoyin smiled and said, "Of course you are afraid that the two of us will follow you and it will be bad for you!"
"I'm really not afraid!"
Yun Zheng shook his head and smiled, "I just want to tell you, no matter what your purpose or idea is, as long as you arrive in Shuobei, you must obey my orders!"
"Why?"
Mingyue snorted coldly.
Now that their identities have been revealed, she no longer needs to be respectful to Yun Zheng.
"No reason!"
Yun Zheng shook his head and stared at Mingyue with cold eyes, "As long as you are sure to go to Shuobei with me, you must obey my orders! If you can't do it, you can choose not to go now!"
"you……"
Mingyue was furious and wanted to speak, but was stopped by Miaoyin.
"You are such a domineering person!"
Miaoyin looked at Yun Zheng with a half-smile, "If you want us to obey your orders, you have to see if you have the ability to make us obey your orders first!"
"I don't buy it!"
Yun Zheng shook his head without even thinking, "I am making this a mandatory requirement, not negotiating terms with you!"
Miaoyin was slightly choked and was speechless for a moment.
She really didn't expect that Yun Zheng would be so domineering.
After hesitating for a moment, Miaoyin's eyes gradually became cold and stern, "We can follow your orders! But you also remember, if I don't see any hope in you, I will really kill you!"
"OK!"
Yun Zheng smiled nonchalantly, "You don't have to leave with me tomorrow! I need you to stay in the Imperial City to do something for me, and then rush to Linping, Juzhou to meet us!"
"What's up?"
Miaoyin looked at Yun Zheng suspiciously.
Yun Zheng showed a wicked smile on his face and whispered to the two of them...
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