Xuanyuan Po groaned slightly, and then said: "Now my Qinhuai Army and the Eastern Qi Water Division are in a situation of insufficient logistics, but in comparison, our army is in a more dangerous situation. The Eastern Qi Naval Division is vertical and horizontal in the waterway, can advance and retreat, and even if the two sides of the Huaishui are strong and clear, but the Huaishui extends from the East China Sea to the Qinling Mountains, it is impossible to be able to guard from beginning to end, without the Naval Division, the Eastern Qi Naval Division can do whatever he wants in the Huaishui, and it is impossible to completely cut off the supply of grain and grass. On the contrary, it is my Qinhuai Legion, although I have taken the land of the three counties, but to say that I have controlled the three counties is only an exaggeration. ”

Qi Ning bowed his head and said, "What Captain Xuanyuan said is extremely true. The Northern Han Dynasty fought with my Great Chu for decades, and the people on the front line of Huaishui were certainly harmed by the Han army, but the Northern Han side must also be quite resentful of our army, and it is not an overnight thing to regain the hearts of the people, and our army is short of grain, and to collect grain in the local area, it will inevitably cause greater anger among the local people. ”

Wei Shutong sighed: "The three armies have not moved, and the grain and grass go first, which is the principle of the soldiers." In fact, Xia Guan also knew that the Qinhuai army was really in a predicament at the moment, and if the Eastern Qi people really joined forces with the Northern Han and attacked our army on both sides, the situation of our army would be even more dangerous. ”

Qi Ning knew that he wanted to attack the northwest when he raided Eastern Qi, but if there was a mistake, it would definitely lead to extremely serious consequences.

The capture of Eastern Qi, although Linzi was taken, but getting rid of Duan Shao was already a mistake in his eyes, and the East China Sea Division was defeated by the Eastern Qi Water Division, and the control of the waterway was completely sent to the hands of the Eastern Qi people, which further aggravated the seriousness of the situation.

Nearly 100,000 troops of the Qinhuai Army are stationed in Dingtao, which is in the hinterland of the Northern Han Dynasty, and the amount of grain and grass to be consumed every day is naturally huge, and it may be able to hold on in a short time, but if it is never able to break through Liang County, and the back road is cut off, then after a long time, it is likely to collapse without a fight.

As Wei Shutong said, once the Eastern Qi and the Northern Han reached a reconciliation and attacked from both sides, the predicament faced by the Qinhuai army would be extremely dangerous, and if the Qinhuai army was defeated, the Chu state would likely collapse because of this.

The Qinhuai Army is the main force of the Chu State, once this army is lost, the situation that the Chu State has a slight advantage over the Northern Han will be gone, and the possibility of the Northern Expedition dominating the world is very small.

And Qi Ning has not forgotten that Dizang is about to move in the territory of Chu State, and no one knows what kind of big moves will be made next.

At present, the state of Chu is indeed in a precarious situation of internal and external difficulties, and the slightest mistake will have unimaginable consequences.

"In order for the Qinhuai Army to turn the crisis into safety, it is necessary to solve the problem of logistics supply." Qi Ning's expression was grim: "And if you want to solve the logistics problem at the moment, you must solve the Eastern Qi Water Division." ”

Wei Shutong shook his head and said: "Guogong, the Eastern Qi Naval Division is the most powerful naval army today, and our Eastern Qi Naval Division is also considered to be outnumbered, and the warships are not weak, but after a water battle, the entire army was almost wiped out, which shows that the Eastern Qi Naval Division is indeed difficult to deal with." Na Shen Tuluo is a first-class naval army general in the world, and there is almost no one on the water. He smiled bitterly: "If we want to solve the problem of the Dongqi Water Division, we also have more than enough heart and not enough strength." ”

"Waiting for their own food and grass to be cut off and dispersed, that is undoubtedly putting the lives of 100,000 soldiers of my Qinhuai Legion in the hands of Shen Tuluo." Qi Ning sneered: "If the Eastern Qi Water Division has not been dispersed due to the problem of grain and grass, then our Qinhuai Legion can only face the end of rout, so we must not sit idly by." ”

Xuanyuan Po immediately said: "What Guogong said is very true, we must not wait for Shen Tuluo to be defeated by himself. ”

Wei Shutong said: "What good idea does Guogong have? ”

Qi Ning groaned slightly, and then said: "The matter is big, and it needs to be carefully considered." ”

"Guogong, there are Duan Canghai and Banyun guarding the northwest side, and Tongguan is also controlled by us, so there shouldn't be any major problems." Wei Shutong said: "The emperor is most worried about the Qinhuai army now, and he is also waiting to discuss with the Duke of Guo, I don't know if the Duke of Guo is going to the northwest or returning to the capital?" ”

Qi Ning glanced at Xuanyuan Po before he said: "It seems that I still have to go back to Beijing, Master Wei, you help prepare the carriage and dry food on the road, and we will leave early tomorrow morning." ”

"Guogong doesn't look very good." Wei Shutong said: "Why don't you rest for two days first, and then leave when your body is rested?" ”

"Can't wait." Qi Ning got up and shook his head and said, "You go and help prepare first." ”

Although he had bought a carriage before, after all, it was only purchased in the town, and the horse's foot strength was really average, and the real good horse was always on the side of the Thorn Mansion.

Wei Shutong didn't dare to say more, so he retreated first.

"Guogong, you will go back to the capital first tomorrow." Xuanyuan Po thought for a moment before lowering his voice and said, "I want to go to Huaishui for a trip." ”

"Oh?" Qi Ning didn't have a different color, and said, "You don't want to assassinate Shen Tuluo, right?" ”

Xuanyuan Po's face changed slightly, his eyes were full of surprise, his lips moved slightly, but he didn't speak, but Qi Ning was already slightly sideways, leaned over and said, "Your method is actually exactly what I just thought." ”

Xuanyuan said: "It turns out that Guogong also has this plan? ”

"If Shen Tuluo is not removed, the Eastern Qi Sailor will not be able to solve it." Qi Ning sneered: "If the Eastern Qi Water Division can't solve it, the grain route of the Qinhuai Legion can't be dredged." ”

Xuanyuan Po said solemnly: "That's right. The grain road cannot be delayed, and every day of delay will be an increase in the threat to the Qinhuai army, so if you want to think about it, you can only assassinate Shen Tuluo. ”

"Shen Tuluo wouldn't have imagined that he had become a thorn in my Da Chu's side." Qi Ning clenched his fists and said in a low voice: "He will definitely guess that we may send someone to assassinate, so he must be prepared to deal with it, it will not be easy to assassinate him." ”

Xuanyuan said: "Go to Huaishui first, find out the movements of the Eastern Qi Sailors, and then find out the details of Shen Tuluo, and then formulate an assassination plan." ”

"Shentuluo is on the water, and his own martial arts are very good." Qi Ning said: "Even if you find a way to find him, it will not be easy to stab him under the knife. ”

Xuanyuan broke his head and said: "Shen Tuluo was born in a family of military generals, this person has not only learned the art of war since he was a child, but also practiced diligently, and indeed has a very good martial arts. ”

"If you want to assassinate him, you must succeed with one blow, and if you miss once, it will be difficult for you to reach the sky if you want to assassinate him again." Qi Ning said: "I will secretly go to Huaishui with you this time, and if the situation allows, we will discuss the plan of the assassination together." ”

Xuanyuan was stunned for a moment, and immediately said: "Guogong, the son of a daughter can't sit down, how can your noble body participate in such a dangerous thing?" Leave this matter to the lowly position, and the lowly position will definitely come up with a perfect solution. ”

"It's not that I can't trust your Shenhou Mansion." Qi Ning sighed: "The Shenhou has gone, and now that the Shenhou Mansion is headed by you, I respect you as a senior brother, senior brother, let me ask you, if you have not lost your internal strength, can you be sure to defeat Shentuluo?" ”

Xuanyuan Po thought for a moment before he said: "I haven't seen this person, I only know his identity and background, the fourth junior brother has been lurking in Dongqi, but I know a lot about this person, he once sent a secret report to the Shenhou Mansion to inform Shen Tu Luo's martial arts cultivation, according to the fourth junior brother, Shen Tu Luo's martial arts are not below me, if it is facing each other, I may not be his opponent." ”

Qi Ning said: "You don't have to be absolutely sure to kill him if you haven't lost your internal strength, not to mention that your internal strength has not recovered now, and it is impossible to carry out this task." ”

Xuanyuan said: "Although the lowly position is not successful, you can find the assassin in the dark." When an assassin performs an assassination, it is not necessary to have a high level of martial arts, but to grasp the timing to deliver a fatal blow. ”

Qi Ning knew that there was indeed such a type of assassin on the rivers and lakes who specialized in this kind of business, and the shadow mouse he had subdued was a master of assassination, so he nodded slightly and said, "This matter must not only be secret, but also quickly. I will accompany you to Huaishui, just in time to help you recover your internal strength along the way. ”

Xuanyuan said: "Guogong knows how to restore my internal strength? ”

"I'm just like you, I've been sealed by the Jizo **." Qi Ning didn't hide it: "Before Senior Li died, he taught me how to crack the acupuncture point**, I have this experience, I can help you give it a try." ”

Xuanyuan Po stood up and arched his hand: "Thank you for your help." Then he added, "What about Xiang Gang and Fluttershy?" ”

"Naturally, the two of them can't follow us." Qi Ning said: "I have my own arrangements for this matter. ”

The success of the assassination of Shen Tuluo will be two results for the situation of the Qin Huai army, Qi Ning does not believe in Xuanyuan Po's strength, but the opponent this time is not easy, once the assassination fails, it will inevitably cause extremely serious consequences, so this assassination plan must ensure that nothing goes wrong.

And Qi Ning wasn't just thinking about assassinating Shen Tuluo.

Leaving the Thorn Mansion, Qi Ning went to the inn alone to see Xiang Baiying, Fluttershy was taking care of Xiang Baiying, and when she saw Qi Ning coming back, she was overjoyed, and after Qi Ning sat down, she said, "Uncle Xiang, how do you feel about your body?" ”

Although Xiang Baiying was seriously injured, after the incident, the whole person became more peaceful, "It's okay, you don't have to worry." Thanks to Fluttershy's constant care for the past few days, she's worked hard for her. ”

"No.... No! Fluttershy hurriedly says, "You're a mink..... Guogong's uncle is my uncle, and the younger generation takes care of the seniors, which is a matter of duty. ”

Qi Ning smiled, "Fluttershy is right, Uncle Xiang, we are all your juniors, and it is within our duty to take care of you by your side." ”

"Fluttershy says you're heading northwest?" Xiang Baiying said: "State affairs are important, you can go, don't worry about me." There's a beggar's rudder here, so just hand me over to the beggars. ”

"Uncle Xiang, I may have to go to Huaishui." Qi Ning said softly: "I'm going to let the Assassin Mansion arrange someone to escort you to the capital first, but you don't like to deal with people from the government, so I'll come and discuss with you first." ”

Xiang Baiying shook his head and said, "Don't worry about the people in the government, I don't have to worry too much about my current situation." After a slight pause, he said: "The beggar gang is the first gang in the rivers and lakes, helping hundreds of thousands, if you can't choose a successor who has both ability and integrity, it will be my sin to kill the beggar gang at that time, so when I can still do something, I will first select the successor and pass on the position of the gang leader." He raised his hand and beckoned, and said to Qi Ning: "Come here!" ”

Qi Ning got up and approached the past, held Xiang Baiying's hand, Xiang Baiying thought for a while, and then said: "When I was in danger, I asked you to act as the helper, but you are the duke of the court after all, if you are asked to lead the beggar gang, it will inevitably be difficult for you." ”

Qi Ning said: "That's also an expedient measure, Uncle Xiang is out now, and this beggar gang is naturally under your own control." ”

Fluttershy was a little stunned on the side, she didn't know that Qi Ning had actually been the leader of the beggar gang, and at this time, she learned from Xiang Baiying's mouth, she was quite incredible, and secretly wondered what kind of adventure Xiao Mink had in the past two years, not only became a national prince, but also became the leader of the beggar gang?