He is the general who is best at defense, and is also in charge of intelligence analysis and patrol tasks.
"We did suspect it before, but refugees said the Northern Barbarians plundered numerous villages on their way south. Since we couldn't determine the size of the villages, we couldn't determine how much food and fodder the Northern Barbarians had stored."
Ji Bu frowned.
His men were basically all infantry, the largest number of people, each of them was equipped with a spear and a long sword. He himself held two axes and was brave and good at fighting.
"What do you think?"
Zhongli Mei asked.
His subordinates are all archers. Although he does not lead a large number of troops, he has outstanding strategies and has always been the wisest and most strategic person in the army.
He had raised this question before, and there must be shadows of the old people of the Wei State involved.
More than a hundred years ago, before the fall of Wei, an agreement was reached with the Northern Barbarians. However, the Northern Barbarians were caught in civil strife at the time, so they were unable to send troops to assist in time.
The State of Wei had been on good terms with the northern barbarians for generations.
However, this is a big matter. Without solid evidence, even Linghu Xiaoshan dared not doubt it, because if she was not careful, the censors would find fault with her.
There are constant factional struggles in the court now, and the Fengling Army cannot afford to fall into such a quagmire.
Once you lose the Holy Heart, you will be in big trouble.
When it comes to matters in the court, one wrong step can lead to eternal damnation.
"That's not my guess."
"What? Do you have evidence?"
Long Zhu was extremely excited. It would be easy if there was evidence.
Liu Feng took out the account book he found in the barbarian camp from his arms.
"You may not know yet, but within my Youzhou territory, the barbarian camps are already spread all over the place."
"This is the one I led my men to eliminate a while ago. We seized a large amount of imperial supplies."
"The details are all recorded in the account book, and you can see it at a glance."
"Is there such a thing?"
"impossible."
“Alarmist.”
Except for Long Zhui, the other three lieutenants all didn't believe it.
The purpose of infiltration behind enemy lines is to obtain food and harassment. The Northern Barbarians are good at guerrilla warfare, and the logistics of the entire Fengling Army is the responsibility of Long Zhui.
It's like someone is putting a knife on your neck, but you don't know it yet.
You can circulate the account book and you will know the truth at a glance.
Liu Feng said again.
"These camps are well-equipped with facilities for long-term living, and I'm sure they've been around for at least half a year."
"This shows that the northern Manchus had made preparations long ago, entering Youzhou in batches and then gathering together."
"Additionally, with the secret support of someone in the imperial court, these northern barbarian soldiers are recuperating in Youzhou."
"Based on the size of their camps, which number 200 people, the stored supplies and other consumables can feed tens of thousands of people in Youzhou."
Linghu Xiaoshan handed over the account book with a hint of worry on her face.
The situation today is extremely serious.
"So, the Fengling Army's refusal to defend Tianyong City was actually a trap set by the enemy, and the army has become trapped.
Liu Feng nodded.
At this moment, Long Zhu's face looked extremely ugly. Nothing serious had happened yet. If these barbarians came in groups to harass the grain route in winter, he would be the first one to lose his head.
"Do you know the other barbarian camps?"
Long Zhu asked impatiently.
After all, he is in charge of the army's food and supplies, so if something goes wrong it will be a disaster.
"The barbarians are very strategic. Their camps are extremely well-hidden and difficult to detect. The camp I wiped out had over 200 people in it, so I estimate there are at least ten such camps in Youzhou."
With so many people coming and going without a trace, it's a huge trouble.
The account book had just been circulated and returned to Linghu Xiaoshan's hands. He and Zhongli Mei looked at each other.
Yes, Zhongli Mei’s previous guess was correct.
"General, this is a trap, and it's specifically set against the Fengling Army."
"If we send people out to look for the barbarian camp now, Tianyong City will become an empty city."
"But if we turn a blind eye to these barbarian camps, if they attack our supplies, we will be doomed."
"This matter is difficult to handle."
Zhongli Mei's face was full of sadness and he couldn't help but sigh.
"Difficult? Not necessarily."
Linghu Xiaoshan spoke coldly, and then turned her gaze to Liu Feng.
"You sent me the account book, which means you have a solution. If it were really a dead end, there would be no need for you to send me the account book."
"So, there must be a way. You've already thought of this way, right?"
In an instant, the eyes of the four deputy generals were focused on Liu Feng.
"You are quite clever."
Liu Feng chuckled.
"I do have a solution, but I can't tell you. If you want to tell me, you have to exchange it for something of equal value."
"Yes, it is a military secret, so the reward should be reasonable."
"Whether you want an official position, money, or a reward from His Majesty, I can do it all."
"Make your conditions."
Linghu Xiaoshan agreed immediately.
"After all, he is your Majesty's favorite and right-hand man. He is truly generous."
"But you can't give me what I want."
"I want the salt and iron business rights to be mine alone. I want Your Majesty's permission to establish a private army. I also want fiefdoms. I want to have the final say in everything within my jurisdiction."
Liu Feng said with a smile.
Indeed, Linghu Xiaoshan can afford many things, but these things are not what he wants.
What Liu Feng wants is the lifeline of the entire country.
But Linghu Xiaoshan couldn't give them these.
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