Mu Shaoliang drank tea while telling Liu Feng the latest situation.
"The Fengling Army only has 5,000 people?"
Liu Feng was very surprised.
"His Majesty the Emperor has two armies to rely on."
"One is the Fengling Army, or the other is the Ironclad Army."
"The Ironclad Army only has about 10,000 men, guarding the capital."
"Although the Fengling Army is powerful, its selection and training are strict, so it only has 5,000 people."
Mu Shaoliang explained.
So that's how it is. As the king of a country, he doesn't have many troops at his disposal. The total number is less than 20,000. From the perspective of numbers alone, it is really too small.
"The most optimistic scenario right now is that the northern barbarians will retreat on their own initiative after the snow begins to fall."
Mu Shaoliang added.
Full of lamentations.
But Liu Feng knew that it was impossible for the northern barbarians to retreat.
The northern barbarians usually choose the cool autumn season to attack Dali. The main reason they cannot fight for a long time is the lack of food and grass.
The northern barbarians did not form a unified country. They had a tribal system, ruled by the most powerful tribal leader, called Khan.
Today's Northern Barbarians are known as the Eighteen Tribes, but in reality there are sixty or seventy tribes, large and small, all under the rule of Jili Khan.
However, this kind of rule had loopholes and was not solid. The army was composed of different tribes, and the effectiveness of command was greatly reduced.
They had no habit of planting, so every time they attacked Dali, they had to retreat quickly after winter.
But things are different now. The camp of the Northern Barbarians in Youzhou explains everything. There are people in Youzhou now who specifically provide food and fodder for the Northern Barbarians.
With food and supplies, the Northern Barbarians can rest assured and can fight the Fengling Army.
The root of all this lies in Dali. As long as the traitor in the court is found, the problem can be easily solved.
Of course, if the Fengling Army can defeat the Northern Barbarians before winter, the problem will be solved.
However, neither of the above two options is easy to achieve.
"By the way, brother-in-law, the Great Snow Festival is almost here."
"I heard you were going to Tianyong City?"
"How are the preparations going?"
"This matter must be taken seriously. A man as capable as you should have many wives and concubines."
"I don't have the ability, otherwise I would have married a few concubines."
Liu Feng chuckled. Others didn't know, but he knew very well that Mu Shaoliang married the daughter of a butcher in the county town, and she had a fierce temper.
A true tigress, Mu Shaoliang didn't even have the courage to speak loudly at home.
Not to mention the concubine, if Mu Shaoliang had this idea, anyone in his family would be willing to cut off two taels of his flesh.
"There's nothing to prepare. Although I've never been to Tianyong City, there are probably few people who can match me in a martial arts competition."
Liu Feng is very confident.
Mu Shaoliang had seen Liu Feng's skills, so he didn't doubt it. He picked up the teacup and looked around mysteriously for a few times before coming over.
"I heard that my two silly sisters want to introduce you to their childhood playmates?"
"Yes, that's what happened."
If Mu Shaoliang hadn't mentioned it, Liu Feng would have almost forgotten about it.
According to Mu Wanqing, they celebrated the Great Snow Festival in Tianyong City and met the girl they mentioned.
"Let me tell you, this girl is incredible."
"She is one of the most prestigious noble families in Tianyong City. Her father is currently the general of Tianyong City. She has two older brothers, both of whom are said to be in the Fengling Army, and both are Langjiang (rank 4th or higher)."
"You have to work hard, if you really marry her, it will pave the way for you to achieve great things in the future."
"When you become successful, don't forget us poor relatives."
Wow, after saying so much, the ultimate goal is here.
Liu Feng laughed heartily and agreed readily, but his eyes glanced at Mu Wanqing from time to time.
These two little girls, even though they are close friends with such a big background, don’t even know how to explain things clearly to me.
After eating and drinking, Mu Shaoliang went to the horse farm. It was already evening.
Ever since he discovered that his two younger sisters' cooking skills had improved, his brother-in-law had been eating with them almost every time he had time, which had seriously affected the harmony between the three of them.
The two grown men were talking and discussing things while eating, and they asked the two sisters to serve them. They enjoyed the meal, and Liu Feng also drank quite a bit of wine, and was a little tipsy at this time.
Seeing the two sisters' graceful figures swaying in front of him, Mu Wanqing quickly cleaned up the dishes and went to wash them. Liu Feng waved his hand and Mu Wanqing unconsciously sat on Liu Feng's lap.
Liu Feng smiled evilly and pinched her butt.
"Your brother just said that."
"Your best friend's identity is not ordinary."
"Why didn't you say that before?"
Mu Wanqing called out softly, her beautiful eyes filled with autumn water and a bit of shyness.
"Qing'er said it before, my best friend is not simple, ordinary men can't convince her."
"My father is the garrison general of Tianyong City, and my two brothers are Langjiang of Fengling Army. These are quite impressive positions."
"You wrote to her earlier, and how did she respond specifically?"
The two sisters Mu Wanqing wrote the letter with the purpose of finding a concubine for Liu Feng.
Since the other party replied, it must be more than just a simple matter of celebrating the Great Snow Festival together.
"She doesn't have many opinions about the marriage. The first is that they should meet once during the Great Snow Festival, and the second is that there are three rules for marriage."
"But she didn't say what exactly happened."
Mu Wanqing replied obediently.
"Three rules? Interesting."
"Where is the letter? Let me see."
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