vrcanaries Chapter 653 One person is enough
Chapter 653 One person is enough
Compared to Daliang, there is plenty of food in the Daqian military camp.
"Unload this grain into granary No. 5. Go slowly, don't damage it."
Jiang Li held a water bag in his hand and directed a group of laborers to unload the grain.
This batch of grain was brought by Nanlong and Jiashan, totaling 55,000 dan of grain. Although it was not much, it was enough to feed the 100,000-man army for ten months.
In addition, the Nanlong Kingdom will send 5,000 shi of grain every month in the future, which is enough to feed 20,000 to 30,000 troops.
"Hey."
Lu Gou sighed slightly.
"What's wrong, Brother Lu? There's so much food, why are you sighing?"
Jiang Li patted Lu Gou's shoulder and asked.
"There is too much food. It can hardly be stored."
Lu Gou said.
"Haha, there's nothing to worry about. The Daliang capital is probably running out of food."
Jiang Li smiled.
"No way? It's the capital of a country after all. How can it be so easy to run out of food?"
Lu Gou's face was full of confusion.
"Brother Lu may not know much about small countries like ours. Let's put it this way, the capital of Daqian probably only has a million dan of grain reserves. And the situation is the same for many countries of similar size around us."
"Daliang had anticipated that the capital would be besieged, and had transferred countless food and fodder from all over the country. But with so many people in the city, and more than a year has passed, food must be running out now."
Jiang Li started to explain. Ningchuan, where Lu Gou was before, was considered a big country, and Daqian, where he was now, had no shortage of food, so he didn't know about the food reserves of small countries.
"So, I have discovered some problems. We send soldiers to the city of Daliang every day to yell and curse. According to those soldiers, the Daliang soldiers have given people a temperament... these days, they are all listless. Maybe it's because they are out of food."
Lu Gou suddenly realized.
"In that case, I have an idea. We can bring the food directly to the base of Daliang's capital and let the soldiers eat while cursing."
"Brother Lu, what a great plan! It's really heartbreaking! I'll make the same arrangements tomorrow!"
Jiang Li slapped his thigh.
In the Daqian military camp, although the soldiers had been here for more than a year, they had sufficient food and grass, and the military discipline was not strict, so they stayed there peacefully. But some people in the camp could not hold back any longer, such as Dong Bo.
"Brother Feng, those envoys from Ningchuan are here again."
One of Jianfeng's personal guards came in to report.
"So anxious? You came seven times in three days."
Lin Xiaofan spoke. Dong Bo's frequency of coming here made it hard not to be suspicious. He must be really anxious.
"Let them in."
Jian Feng nodded slightly. After staying in the military camp for a long time, it was boring every day. Now their daily fun was to tease Dong Bo and others.
Dong Bo got permission and walked over quickly. He saluted the two men and asked:
"General Jian, Marquis Guanjun, is there still no news from Emperor Daqian?"
It took two full months! From here to Daqian Capital, and back again, it wouldn't take two months at all if we rode as fast as we could.
If he didn't leave now, in a few days, Daqian would get the news that Ningchuan's army of 100,000 was coming, and he probably wouldn't be able to leave anymore.
Dong Bo now deeply regrets taking this job.
"Maybe we were delayed on the road. I heard that there was a heavy rain in Qingzhou a few days ago. Dong Bo, is it because we didn't treat you well enough? Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Jian Feng opened his mouth, and then continued:
"You've seen it here, all the soldiers eat and live together. I only drink porridge every day. But what about you? You are provided with good wine and delicious food every day."
"This is the only condition in the military camp. If Dong Bo is not satisfied, he can go to the nearest city and live there for a while."
"General Jian, you have treated me very well, but... I have been here for two months. If I don't go back to report to the emperor, I am afraid... the emperor will be anxious."
Dong Bo couldn't think of any reason. But he had to leave today no matter what. Even if Jian Feng didn't let him go, he would sneak away with his men.
Seeing that the food was almost cooked, Lin Xiaofan winked at the person at the door.
A moment later, a soldier ran in quickly.
"Report!"
"General, news from the capital."
said the soldier.
"Send it over quickly."
Jian Feng hooked his finger. Dong Bo heard this and a look of ecstasy appeared on his face. Finally... finally, I have waited for this letter.
As long as it succeeds, he can leave. Even though he takes such a big risk, it will be a great achievement.
He looked at Jian Feng nervously, only to see the latter open the letter. As his eyes glanced at it, his brows furrowed deeper and deeper.
Seeing this, his heart rose to his throat.
No way? You've waited so long, are you going to put it in the frying pan?
Lin Xiaofan also leaned closer to take a look, and his brows also frowned.
Finished!
Dong Bo felt even more desperate when he saw this.
But the next moment, Jian Feng and Lin Xiaofan laughed at the same time and said:
"Brother Dong Bo, congratulations, the Great Emperor has agreed."
Hearing this, Dong Bo finally breathed a sigh of relief. At that moment just now, he thought he was going to die here.
"The Emperor of Daqian also said that within a hundred years, the two countries will not invade each other. At the same time, merchants from Daqian do not need to pay taxes when going to Ningchuan, and merchants from Ningchuan..."
Lin Xiaofan read the contents of the letter roughly. Dong Bo didn't listen carefully, and he only wanted to escape quickly. Lin Xiaofan didn't read it carefully either, after all, it was just to confuse Dong Bo.
After a while, Dong Bo said goodbye to everyone and left in a carriage.
"Report."
A soldier came outside the door, followed by a girl about thirteen or fourteen years old.
The girl was dressed in black, had an ordinary appearance and a thin body. The only difference between her and ordinary people was the obvious blue veins on her hands.
This is exactly the member of the secret department of the Vanguard Army.
"Lord Guanjun Hou, the people from Ningchuan are here. There are a total of 100,000 people. When they arrived, they were almost at the border of the former Daliang Kingdom. I rode here at full speed, and it is estimated that it will take more than ten days for the Ningchuan soldiers to arrive."
The girl spoke.
"Direction: northwest, marching speed: medium."
"Hasn't it been discovered?"
Lin Xiaofan asked. If we are discovered, we will have to change our strategy.
"Absolutely not."
The girl answered affirmatively.
"Well, keep exploring."
Lin Xiaofan nodded slightly, with a look of satisfaction in his eyes. After watching the girl leave, he turned his gaze to Jian Feng and asked:
"Northwest direction, Brother Feng, can we ambush?"
"There just happened to be a canyon, which was the only way they had to pass through to get here."
Jian Feng smiled. These days, he had calculated all the possible routes Ning Chuan might take and knew exactly how to ambush him.
"Brother Lin, I need to borrow your vanguard troops."
Jian Feng said again. The number of people sent out for the ambush should be as small and elite as possible. The Vanguard Army is undoubtedly the most elite soldier among the 100,000-man army.
"Are five thousand enough?"
Lin Xiaofan asked.
"Three thousand people are enough."
Jian Feng said confidently.