Ning Xu thought to himself that since his sister had so much food in her space, he wasn't in a hurry at all to hear his brother's instructions.
However, Ning Che's next words made Ning Xu unable to hold back.
Ning Che said, "You need to deliver the grain to the village as soon as possible, otherwise, if it's too late, the village chief will have trouble..."
Last time, we caught some Jin people who were harassing the military camp and villages. We stripped them of their clothes, and tonight I'll take twenty men in disguise and launch a surprise attack on their camp...
Tonight's target is their grain depot!
Ning Xi'er's eyes lit up!
Compared to taking the food directly from the space, it's certainly not as satisfying as snatching it back from the other party!
Previously, the Jin people were cunning, disguising themselves to harass patrolling soldiers and villagers, robbing them of food and supplies...
On the elder brother's side, influenced by the situation at court, they are forbidden from sending troops or creating friction that could lead to a war between the two armies...
At this moment, for His Highness the Crown Prince, seizing the throne is of paramount importance.
And if any unusual activity occurs at the border...
Any conflict with neighboring countries that affects the crown prince's ascension to the throne will become his number one major concern.
Therefore, even though there were many disturbances around the Jin state, the primary task was to restrain itself.
Ning Xi'er also had doubts about the situation in the northern frontier, so she asked her elder brother:
"Brother, the garrison in the northern frontier is of utmost importance..."
Would the Crown Prince be so foolish as to cut off his own supply lines?
Ning Xi'er told her two older brothers that Ning Wei and Chen Yuhong had attempted to harm their mother...
He also gave a detailed account of the situation in the capital and the palace.
Ning Che nodded, and Ning Xu suddenly understood.
The imperial court issued decrees one after another, forcing Ning Che to return to the capital...
The unusual atmosphere in the capital was something the two brothers sensed...
But the message was kept tightly under wraps and could not be transmitted.
Ironically, Ning Che realized that there were many uncertainties in returning to the capital, and it turned out that the message was actually passed on by the spy he had planted in Jin.
All the important officials were detained in the palace, and the military commanders stationed in various regions, after being summoned back to the capital, never left the palace again...
Upon receiving the news, Ning Che naturally guessed what had happened in Tokyo.
I could also foresee what kind of situation I would face upon returning to Beijing.
His concern wasn't about losing his personal freedom, but rather that the Jin state might launch a surprise attack once he left the northern border...
Given the current attitude of the Crown Prince's faction, they will absolutely not easily engage in war with neighboring countries, thus delaying the process of ascending the throne...
It is highly likely that the State of Jin took advantage of his response to launch an offensive and seize the surrounding cities.
Given the actions of the Crown Prince's faction, they are likely to compromise with the other side, ceding cities in order to concentrate their efforts on internal affairs.
In fact, the Crown Prince's faction currently holds an overwhelming position of power in the Great Yan Dynasty.
Once the emperor dies, he will be the only candidate to ascend the throne.
Ning Che understood perfectly well that the Crown Prince's faction's frequent actions were simply a prelude to eliminating all their rivals before ascending the throne...
The two princes, Prince Cheng Xie Zhun, and the rest of the military forces that were not on his side.
Ning Xi'er could easily imagine how difficult these past two months must have been for her eldest and second brothers.
Since the State of Jin had received prior intelligence, it stirred up trouble to test the attitude of the Great Yan court...
The court of Great Yan has been frequently pressuring the border troops to avoid the possibility of war.
The other garrison commanders have already returned to the capital, and now, only Ning Che has not yet set off from the border.
Although Ning Che submitted a written memorial explaining his inability to travel to the capital at this time, citing concerns about the situation arising from the disturbances of the Jin people on the border...
The Crown Prince's faction does not seem to have received much attention.
One after another, the urging guards came...
However, the supplies crucial to the safety of the stationed troops were delayed along the route due to reasons such as the colder weather and insufficient transport capacity...
For more than two months, Ning Che and Ning Xu have been struggling to keep the entire army running and providing relief to villagers in the surrounding area, relying solely on the remaining grain reserves in the granaries...
In response to Ning Xi'er's question, Ning Xu quickly answered, "The Crown Prince isn't stupid..."
It's both stupid and wicked!
At this moment, he only cared about his throne and the country...
One more piece or one less piece doesn't matter, but we're going against their wishes...
That's making enemies of them!
ridiculous!
Ignoring the soldiers' original intentions, their crime of disobedience is even considered greater than the provocation by foreign enemies!
Ning Xu naturally opposed Ning Che's arrangement.
On the one hand, the Jin army was strong and well-equipped, while on the other side, their lives had been precarious for over two months, and the physical condition of their soldiers had declined...
Moreover, the eldest brother leading more than twenty people in a surprise attack was far too risky!
Ning Che was aware of the risks, but the more people there were, the greater the chance of being discovered.
The influence of the Jin people extended even to the imperial palace in the capital...
The enemy already knew the situation in the camp at that time.
We'll launch a surprise attack when their supplies are completely cut off and their morale is low...
Since there was still some grain left, Ning Che instructed Ning Xu to deliver the remaining two bags of grain to the village...
If the battle drums sound and the Jin people notice, then they certainly won't launch an attack tonight...
This is the perfect opportunity for Ning Che to make his move!
Ning Xu absolutely disagreed. Since his sister had food in her spatial storage, why take such a risk...?
"Second brother, I'll go with eldest brother!"
Ning Xi'er said solemnly.
Perhaps she understood the intention behind her brother's arrangement.
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