After a moment's consideration, Mr. Huo said, "Your Highness's Beast Legion."
To avoid causing panic among the people of Jiangnan, and given the smooth conclusion of the war by the Duke of Qi, the Beast Legion did not play a significant role in Jiangnan.
At that time, Mr. Huo was already thinking about how to use the Beast Legion to deliver a devastating blow to the Northern Di.
However, because this method was too risky, and it was unclear whether the Northern Barbarians would actually invade this year, Mr. Huo never brought it up.
Upon receiving the urgent report, Mr. Huo realized that this matter had to be addressed!
Upon hearing Mr. Huo mention the Beast Legion, Xie Changshi instantly understood his meaning, stood up abruptly, and shouted sternly, "Mr. Huo, do you even know what you're saying! This is utterly insolent!"
Despite being reprimanded by Chief Secretary Xie, Mr. Huo's expression remained unchanged. He slowly rose and bowed to Gu Yuzhi, then looked at Chief Secretary Xie: "Chief Secretary Xie, I understand that you are concerned for His Highness's safety, but if the city falls, can His Highness remain safe?"
His voice carried a sense of desolation: "Everyone here is His Highness's confidant, so I will speak frankly. I grew up in the Huo family army and went to the battlefield at the age of ten. No one knows the terror of the Northern Di people better than me!"
"The Northern Di people are a people who grew up on horseback. They are skilled horsemen, their horses are well-fed and clean, and the whole nation is a soldier! They are a people who grew up eating beef and mutton and drinking sheep's milk, and they are more robust than us."
Mr. Huo took a deep breath and continued, "So, based on past combat experience, apart from using formations at the beginning, when it comes to close combat, it's always two against one, or three against one."
He turned to look at Chief Secretary Xie; “In other words, our 100,000 Northern Desert troops can at most withstand 50,000 Northern Barbarian troops.”
"But now, after ten years of recuperation, the Northern Di people certainly number more than 50,000. So, Chief Secretary Xie, do you have a better solution?"
Chief Secretary Xie's face turned deathly pale.
He knew that Mr. Huo would not lie, and that 100,000 Northern Army soldiers facing 50,000 Northern Di people was the ideal situation. If they encountered the strong Northern Di army, their number of casualties would be even greater.
Chief Secretary Xie's eyes darted around in panic: "I, I... but even so, Your Highness..."
Gu Yuzhi seemed to understand somewhat, and raised his hand to interrupt Xie Changshi: "Xie Changshi, Mr. Huo is right. If the whole city falls, I, as a prince, must live and die with the people of the whole city!"
He was actually very afraid of death, but he knew that he was a prince of the Sang Dynasty, enjoying the love and respect of the people of the northern desert, and enjoying the advantages and conveniences that royal status brought him. He should fight hard for the people of the Sang Dynasty.
Gu Yuzhi tensed up, looked up at Mr. Huo with fear in his eyes, but even more so with determination: "Mr. Huo, please speak!"
No matter how risky the method, as long as it can bring peace to the people of the northern desert, he feels it is worthwhile!
Mr. Huo let out a long sigh: "Your Highness, logically speaking, the Northern Di Khan, Alentel, has only recently subdued the other Northern Di tribes. The Northern Di are not united internally, so they shouldn't be able to quickly assemble a large army to attack us."
He looked intently at Gu Yuzhi: "Therefore, I believe there may be spies from the Northern Barbarians within the Northern Army."
This person revealed what the young prince had done to Alente, which allowed Alente to assemble a large army at this time.
He knew that in two years, the soldiers of the Northern Desert Army would no longer be afraid of the cold in winter, and their weapons would be dealt with, making their chances of winning even lower. Therefore, now was the best time to capture the entire prefecture!
Gu Yuzhi's face turned deathly pale. She gripped the armrests of the chair tightly and murmured, "Who could it be?"
Who would betray their own country?
If he catches this person, he will definitely make him kneel in the direction of their Sang Dynasty for ten days or half a month before beheading him!
Mr. Huo said, "In my opinion, this person's position in the army is not low, so our deployment is very likely to be known by the Northern Di. Therefore, my suggestion is to flank them and strike at their heart!"
Alentel had only recently secured his position as Khan, and he would certainly gather all the warriors of the Northern Barbarians for a "personal campaign." As long as he conquered the entire prefecture and plundered enough supplies and other valuables, he would have rendered a great service.
Those who were originally dissatisfied with him will be convinced of his worth because of this battle.
Mr. Huo continued, "Therefore, I believe that the Northern Barbarians' rear is empty. As long as we occupy the Northern Barbarians' rear, Alentel will have no choice but to withdraw his troops for the sake of those tribal leaders or their relatives!"
Chief Secretary Xie said coldly, "How can you guarantee that the Northern Di people's rear is undefended? If it is, how can His Highness's safety be guaranteed?"
Mr. Huo patiently explained, "That's why I said, 'Beast Legion'!"
Although the number of wild beasts led by Xueye was just over a hundred, each one was a ferocious beast with immeasurable fighting power.
If Alentel wanted to conquer the whole state, the number of troops he would leave behind in the rear of the Northern Di would not exceed five thousand!
Mr. Huo turned to Gu Yuzhi and said, "Your Highness, I implore you to lead the Beast Legion to take a detour."
Before Xie Changshi could speak, Mr. Huo continued, "I am willing to go along!"
As soon as Mr. Huo finished speaking, Guard Zhang hurriedly said, "Your Highness, I am also willing to go along."
As Guard Zhang finished speaking, the guards who had gathered outside the study knelt down together: "Your Highness, we are willing to follow you!"
These calls of support stirred Gu Yuzhi's heart and soul.
He suddenly stood up and turned to look at Chief Secretary Xie: "Chief Secretary Xie, I want to go!"
Chief Secretary Xie was sweating profusely: "Your Highness..."
Gu Yuzhi raised his hand and said, "I understand what you mean, Chief Secretary Xie, but I won't be safe in Quanzhou either."
"If Mr. Huo's guess is correct, then the place I am in will definitely be betrayed to the Northern Di people, and the Northern Di people may concentrate their firepower on the place I am in."
He didn't want to be just a prince who needed protection, but a prince who could truly protect his subjects.
Gu Yuzhi shook his head: "It would be perfect if Xueye and the others attacked the Northern Di people's main camp. Besides, with Xueye protecting me, I'll definitely be fine!"
Chief Secretary Xie closed his eyes and let out a long sigh.
Now that things have come to this, he naturally understands that there is no room for maneuver, but how can he feel at ease knowing that the young prince has ventured into the lion's den!
Chief Secretary Xie said resentfully, "I only regret that I only know a smattering of martial arts skills and cannot go with Your Highness!"
If they go together, and if His Highness really does, he can stay by His Highness's side...
Mr. Huo turned his head and smiled, "Chief Secretary Xie, you are mistaken. The whole prefecture is still counting on you."
He took out the human skin mask: "His Highness's whereabouts cannot be exposed, so Chief Secretary Xie, you still need to stay in Quanzhou and put on a good show..."
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