Zhao Xian sighed and said to Wei Jingzhuo, "Jinzhi, what do you plan to do?"
"We're prepared for both possibilities," Wei Jingzhuo said, pointing to the map on the table. "We'll send more people to search for the whereabouts of the Western Rong prince, and at the same time concentrate our forces to defend Youzhou city. We've already sent craftsmen to reinforce the city walls."
“Very good,” Zhao Xian stroked his beard and said, “It’s freezing cold, this old man can’t go out. Jinzhi, you can take command of the Northwest Army. Oh, how’s the potato field in the north?”
“It will take another month and a half to ripen,” Wei Jingzhuo frowned. “It will definitely be too late to harvest before the Western Rong army arrives.”
Zhao Xian said, "Those potatoes are the Northwest Army's life-saving food; we must hold onto them."
Wei Jingzhuo said, "Our forces are limited. If we divide our troops to guard the grain supplies, Youzhou City itself will not have many troops left. It will be troublesome if the Western Rong attack the city."
"Alas, on one side are our provisions, and on the other are the people of Youzhou." Zhao Xian tugged at the robe draped over his shoulders. "It's a difficult choice indeed."
"Urgent report!" A general rushed into the room, cupped his hands to Zhao Xian and Wei Jingzhuo, and said, "General, General Wei, we have just received news that the grain-producing areas in the north of Youzhou were attacked by hundreds of bandits in the early morning, destroying nearly a thousand acres of farmland. The garrison has temporarily repelled the bandits."
Wei Jingzhuo's pupils contracted: "Bandits destroyed farmland. What about the Western Rong army stationed there?"
"The Western Rong army withdrew last night, reportedly to join the army attacking Youzhou."
Zhao Xian said, "Jinzhi, no bandits would be interested in crops. Clearly, someone is behind this. They chose this time to act, intending to kill the Northwest Army."
Wei Jingzhuo said coldly, "Grandfather, don't worry, I won't let them succeed."
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