In the wide tent, Pei Qian sat on the main seat in the center, and next to him stood several generals in battle robes. Obviously, these generals are all warriors who have been guarding the frontier all the year round, they have burly bodies, and they have been exposed to the wind and sun all year round, so that they have a healthy wheat-colored skin, no matter how you look at it, they are full of strength.

But at this moment, there was a trace of helplessness on the faces of these warriors, and there was a vague bitterness.

Pei Qian sat in his position, looked at a few subordinates who were loyal to guarding the country, thought about it, and couldn't help but ask: "Those thousands of loads of grain and grass, really can't be found?" ”

One of the big men in blue robes took a few steps forward, saluted Pei Qian, and said with a bitter face: "Second prince, we have all been to this radius of a hundred miles, where we can go, and what should be searched and what should not be searched, the subordinates have sent people to see it." However, there is not the slightest shadow of grain and grass at all! The subordinates couldn't understand how this, so much grain and grass, could disappear without a trace overnight? ”

Several generals next to him listened to what the blue-clothed general said, and they all nodded one after another, looking at Pei Qian with a sad face. Not to mention, they would never have expected that the grain and grass in the camp would be stolen, and this theft was thousands of loads of grain! Just thinking about it, they are already suffocated with distress.

These thousands of loads of grain added up to almost a few months' worth of rations for nearly 20,000 soldiers on their frontier. Even if you don't have four months, you can eat at least two or three months. This huge amount, even if it is not so exaggerated, is still a somewhat heavy loss for them, the loss side.

After all, a few months' rations, if you say no, you will be gone, no matter who you are, you can't accept it. What's more, these thousands of loads of grain disappeared in front of them as if they had been spelled. They don't even know where to trace this large sum of food, this grievance and anger, they can't vent it at all, can they not feel uncomfortable?

What's more, this matter has now spread throughout the barracks. It would be impossible to say that there was no impact on their soldiers.

Originally, in a place like the frontier, the environment was much worse than ordinary places, and the soldiers had to be constantly trained by the wind and sun every day, relying on these foods. In the frontier, there is not much food to be seen, and everyone is counting on this grain and grass to survive.

After all, if you don't have a full stomach, how can you have the strength to train? If you don't have a full stomach, how can you have the strength to defend your country?

Food and herbs are the foundation of a soldier's survival, and although there is still some food today, if it goes on like this, it will definitely be far from enough. This grain and grass was also transported not long ago, how can it be said that it is gone?

In recent days, due to the loss of food and grass for no reason, the soldiers in the barracks have been a little impetuous, and it is difficult for them to calm down. It's the same with these generals. Although they still have to maintain their dignity on the surface, they are afraid that only they know how bitter they are in their hearts.

After all, as a general, some emotions still can't be too obvious. Otherwise, if it disturbs the morale of the army, it will be even more troublesome. After all, this is a taboo in the barracks, and they have led their troops to fight so many battles, there is no reason not to know this truth.

When Pei Tianyu learned the news, he immediately sent Pei Qian over.

First, a batch of grain and grass that can be used for the time being will be escorted over first. Second, Pei Qian's character is relatively stable, at least stabilize the soldiers on the frontier first, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable.

Facing the dishes on the faces of several generals, Pei Qian thought about it, then softened his expression and said: "You Aiqing's troubles, Qian can naturally understand. Father Emperor has ordered Qian to bring a thousand loads of grain over first, although there is not a lot, but the most important thing at the moment is to stabilize the morale of the army first. I believe that the generals who have led the troops all the year round understand this truth better than Qian. ”

Pei Qian's words were very sincere, not to mention, in front of several generals, he also claimed to be humble, and he did not put on the slightest princely stand, which made these generals a little impressed.

These big men have been fighting at the border all year round, and they have always disdainful of those sons and brothers in the imperial city. For them, those men are like little white faces, except for reciting poems on weekdays, they are not of much use, and they are not at all different from them.

As a soldier, he naturally has the pride of a soldier. Before Pei Qian appeared, they were actually a little unimpressed in their hearts. After all, if it is a prince, his identity is even more delicate, and he may not have suffered at all, and he may have a royal temper. These rough men can't serve this kind of person the most.

Fortunately, Pei Qian is not an arrogant person. On the contrary, he knows what to do and what to say when. These generals are so arrogant, they naturally have their abilities, which Pei Qian does not deny at all.

Since his father trusted him so much and sent him over, he could not let his father down.

After Pei Qian's words, the expressions of several generals eased slightly. Now that something happened, the emperor ordered the second prince to send grain and grass as quickly as possible, and it seems that the emperor still attaches great importance to them in his heart, and he has not shirked it because of anything. This alone has calmed the hearts of these generals a little.

After all, for them, the soldier is their life. If there are no soldiers, how can we defend the whole homeland?

If the soldiers are not well fed and clothed, the country will not prosper for a long time. Therefore, only when the soldier is doing well and has strength is the best.

Pei Qian saw that several generals heard that the grain was already on the way, and their expressions changed a little better, so he continued to speak: "I don't know which of you is in charge of grain and grass on weekdays, can you talk to Qian about the situation at that time, so that Qian can understand better." ”

Several generals glanced at each other, Pei Qian had already gained their trust at the moment, and they naturally would not choose to hide it.

A big man in red took a step forward, arched his hand at Pei Qian, cleared his throat and said: "Hui Yu Second Prince, under is the commander in charge of grain and grass and guards, and his subordinate is surnamed Lu, and his single name is a flying character. ”

Pei Qian saw that although his face was a little dark, there was an extraordinary look between his eyebrows, and he knew that this person was not as simple as it seemed. Although he is in charge of grain and grass and guards, which sounds like he has no status, Pei Qian knows in his heart that this is precisely the most important role.

Being able to take charge of the food of tens of thousands of soldiers and properly arrange the distribution of grain and grass requires great wisdom. If you don't have the ability, you can't do it at all.

Lu Fei in front of him had an attitude of neither humility nor arrogance, which made Pei Qian feel a trace of appreciation for him in his heart. Such a man is indeed what he praises, and he will not have a superfluous attitude towards him because he is the second prince, whether it is flattery or arrogance, this is what Pei Qian dislikes.

Those who achieve great things should be informal. This is the truth he has always adhered to. If you don't care about these things, you are the real strong.

If Su Wanqing knew what Pei Qian was thinking, she might be a little surprised by him. After all, in Su Wanqing's eyes, Pei Qian has always been a man who values fame and fortune, how could such a man say such a thing?

Pei Qian looked at Lu Fei and said with a gentle expression: "Please also ask General Lu to tell me in detail about the loss of grain and grass." ”

Lu Fei looked at Pei Qian, thought for a while, and only then did he speak: "Second prince, the grain and grass in the military camp have always been arranged by subordinates in the rear of the soldiers' camp. There is a special warehouse for grain and grass, which is guarded by soldiers in normal times, and they implement a shift system, so there is basically no situation where there is no one to guard the grain and grass. In addition, the subordinates arranged for the corresponding people to check the grain and grass every few hours to see if there were any problems. In recent days, the weather has been drier, the weather is dry and the ground is hot, and the subordinates are also worried that the grain and grass will catch fire, so they have been paying more attention. ”

Lu Fei paused and continued: "Just a few days ago, at midnight, the people sent by my subordinates had just finished inspecting the grain and grass and came to report to my subordinates. The subordinates thought that there was nothing to do, and were about to go back to rest, but not long after lying down with their clothes, a spy came to report to their subordinates that all the grain and grass in the granary were gone! The subordinates hurriedly went to check and found that what the spy said was not wrong, and the soldiers around said that they had not heard any movement at all, let alone been transported out, they said, not a single mouse had never entered, how could it have disappeared for no reason? Although his subordinates immediately ordered the soldiers to search for them nearby, they found nothing. ”

Speaking of this, a trace of shame flashed on Lu Fei's face.

"Speaking of which, this is also the disadvantage of the subordinates to stick to it, so that such a thing will happen. The second prince, all this, the subordinates have to bear a lot of responsibility, please punish the subordinates for the second prince! ”

As soon as Lu Fei finished speaking, he had already "pounced" and knelt down fiercely in front of Pei Qian! Pei Qian was really stunned, and the generals next to him also looked helpless, but there was not too much blame in their expressions.

"Lu Fei, why are you doing this? We all know how dedicated you are to this food. ”

"Yes, Second Prince, everything Lu Fei did, his subordinates saw it, he definitely didn't mean it."

"If you want to say that the most precious food is Lu Fei. On weekdays, when we wanted to eat an extra bite of food, he refused us with righteous words, saying that for the sake of the soldiers who left the country, we should not be extravagant and wasteful. ”

All of a sudden, several generals pleaded for Lu Fei.

Pei Qian looked at them a little helplessly, why did these people look like he would definitely punish Lu Fei? Does he look so fierce?

"Generals, don't worry, Qian didn't mean to blame General Lu."