Yang Fan had just returned to the border less than a month ago. He had already participated in several battles and was a little tired.
After hearing this, a group of generals began to discuss tactics. The main fighting faction and the fighting faction expressed their opinions, and quarrels continued in the big tent.
Shangguan Yu was always looking at the military map and did not express any opinions.
Perhaps because they were tired of the quarrel, everyone realized that Shangguan Yu had been silent, and suddenly they all calmed down and waited for Shangguan Yu to speak.
Shangguan Yu is the youngest among the generals, but he has been fighting for many years and has never been defeated.
In addition, Shangguan Yu will take over the Zixiao Army sooner or later, and the Zixiao Army is equivalent to the private army of the Han Dynasty. Shangguan Yu's status in the army is second only to the current King of Han, and no one can shake it.
"If you were the leaders of these small tribes, what would you most like to do at this moment?" Shangguan Yu asked, standing with his hands behind his hands, looking at the generals.
"Grab food, rob money, rob women." A general said loudly, which was echoed by most people.
"If I were the leader of the tribe, I would never attack the city regardless of the cost during a natural disaster to prevent the loss of elite troops." After Yang Fan finished speaking, his eyes suddenly darkened, "They want to take advantage of the opportunity of disturbing the border to sneak in.
North!"
Shangguan Yu nodded, "There will definitely be news about the planting of winter wheat. These tribes took turns harassing the border, which made our army exhausted, and we focused our troops on city defense. But here... there are only a few soldiers guarding it.
The natural moat."
"The cliffs here are steep, and there is a river dozens of feet wide below. Even if they can break into the Northland, they will not be able to transport food out!" A general said suspiciously.
"As long as you enter the city, there are ways to get out." Yang Fan sneered, "Generals, please send people to the city gate to check carefully. Are there grain merchants who have been frequenting the city recently?"
"Isn't this...impossible? I haven't heard of a large amount of grain being shipped out. Besides, it's really a robbery of grain. How can no officials in various places receive the news?" Some people still think this is impossible.
"Immediately send urgent documents to various government offices to strengthen the control of outsiders and the defense of city gates. All orders are issued to each town. If there is any abnormality, immediately control the people and report it to the Han Palace. General Cheng, you
Bring a thousand vanguards to help guard the moat. If you need any help, hold this token and ask for support from the nearest place."
Shangguan Yu did not explain, but directly issued the order.
"Lieutenant General Yang, take a hundred elite soldiers and go to Baifu County to guard it in person. It is the largest planting area of winter wheat. There must be no losses."
"Yes." Yang Fan accepted the order, looked deeply at Shangguan Yu, exchanged some information silently, and then strode away.
Seeing Shangguan Yu's solemn expression, the generals knew that this possibility was real, so they all became cautious and began to discuss strategies to deal with the enemy.
The soldiers guard the borders not only to protect the country's territory, but also so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment. After all, their families are also among the people.
Once these tribes really sneak into the Northland, the consequences will be disastrous.
The common people were not aware of the topics discussed in the military tent, and were all busy with their livelihoods in the new year.
The people of Baifu County are tired and happy. Looking at the winter wheat output, they all plan to get as many types of winter wheat as possible this year.
Not to mention that the imperial court currently only collects taxes from one season of grain, the output of winter wheat and the price of one season of wheat are equivalent to adding a year's income to the family.
Since the winter wheat harvest began, the county magistrate has sent out all the capable people around him to determine the winter wheat yield so that he can report it to the court in time.
Especially Nanshan Village, the county magistrate paid the most attention to it, but he was unable to do anything, so he sent his housekeeper to come and demanded that the winter wheat in Nanshan Village must be sold to the Yamen as wheat seeds.
"There seem to be more people coming to build roads these days. I see that some of them don't look like southerners." After returning from Zhuangzi, Bai Ling asked while Bai Sanshu went home to arrange things.
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"Not all people in the south look the same, are you too worried?" Bai Sanshu said casually. Seeing Bai Ling purse her lips, he added, "Why don't people stare at you?"
"Well, I'll let someone do it." Bai Ling nodded. Before he was sure, he didn't want to alert the enemy, so he asked, "Dad, does the village still send people to guard the entrance and the end of the village?"
"During the day, the little kids play there, and there are people watching over them at night. But after working all day during the day, they probably all fell asleep," Bai Sanshu said.
"Then I'll go to the village chief and tell him that from now on, our family will send a nursing home to guard the village in shifts. Whoever has less land in the village will send someone to work on a rotation. The village or clan will give him some salary, so as not to worry about it.
I don’t even know if there is danger.”
Bai Ling poured a cup of tea for Bai Sanshu, then stood up and said:
"I'll go find the village chief uncle now, otherwise I won't feel at ease."
"This girl doesn't have any free time." Bai Sanshu shook his head helplessly.
Bai Ling always believed in intuition, so after talking to the village chief, he went to the Xiao family's ancestral home to remind Xiao Mu and his sister to pay attention to their defenses.
After hearing what Bai Ling said, Xiao Muqing couldn't help but smile and said: "Ling'er, are you too sensitive? The court has already arranged for the victims to be properly placed. This place is far from the border, so nothing will happen."
"Intuition." Bai Ling said sternly: "Maybe you won't believe it. My intuition has always been very accurate, so this time I have to rather believe it or not."
Hearing what Bai Ling said, Xiao Muqing's expression flashed with complexity.
Xiao Muqing also had a woman's intuition, but it was Shangguan Yu, otherwise she wouldn't know how to deal with Bai Ling...
"Okay, I will pay attention to safety, and so will you." Xiao Muqing thanked her sincerely this time.
If Bai Ling hadn't regarded her as a good friend, he would not have told her intuitively, but her friendship was mixed with selfishness and was not as precious as Bai Ling's.
"Thank you Miss Bai. If something happens, Miss Bai can bring her family to Xiao Mansion for refuge." Xiao Mu also thanked him and expressed his sincerity.
"Thank you Mr. Xiao for your kindness. This is also another purpose of my coming today." Bai Ling accepted the other person's kindness with a smile and said: "If something unexpected happens and the Xiao Mansion is in danger, you can bring them with you."
When people come to my house, I have a safe place to go, so hiding there for more than a month is not a problem."
"Okay." Xiao Mu nodded, but didn't take it seriously.
After Bai Ling said goodbye and left, Xiao Muqing was lost in thought for a moment, watching Bai Ling's furious comings and goings, which made her feel envious.
She probably grew up in the ancestral home, so Xiao Muqing is different from other ladies in the capital. She does not think that being raised in a boudoir is the best destination for a woman, otherwise she would not cooperate with Baicao.
But Xiao Muqing's identity and body did not allow her to be as free as Bai Ling.
"Brother, why don't you go back to the capital first. You are the young master of the Xiao family, so you can't make any mistakes." Xiao Muqing said worriedly when she came to her senses and saw Xiao Mu looking at her.
"Your health has improved significantly. Before your hidden illness is cured, my brother will stay here with you. Qing'er, it's my brother's fault that you have been living alone in the ancestral home for so many years." Xiao Mu shook his head and looked at her fondly.
Xiao Muqing said.
Xiao Muqing nodded lightly with red eyes. She was very glad that the years of separation did not weaken her family ties. Otherwise, she would not know how to survive in a place like the capital. (To be continued)