"Xu Qingmo means to tell us to be careful when we are at the border, especially when it comes to ambushes and attacks, and to think twice before acting. She even mentioned a defense plan!" Meng Hetong raised his eyes and looked at Xie Suyu, "She said we The people around us may not be trustworthy, and the defense map may become a shortcut for the other party to break through us."
"Ning Yuanhou and the others don't have any defense plans around them at all." Xie Suyu suddenly said, "Not to mention that the defense plans will be changed, even if there are really no changes, Ning Yuanhou will never store real defense plans around him, only me The share in Father’s hands is the real one!”
Meng Hetong was stunned: "What? How did you know?"
"Before departure, my father told me this!" It will change as the situation changes. If it is just rigid and formulated according to the defense plan, then what kind of general and marshal do we need?"
Meng Hetong naturally understood this truth, but he had never thought about it. It turned out that the defense plans they had were all fake, and only the emperor had a copy of the real defense plans.
However, Meng Hetong still said: "Since Xu Qingmo said so, he has always been a cautious person and will definitely not talk nonsense. We should be cautious! What happened today is very strange. It seems that they already knew that we would At that time, we went on patrol, and the target of the attack was very clear."
Xie Suyu nodded: "I went to see Xu Yanquan just now. Although the wound was deep, it didn't hurt the vital part. It's not a big deal. It's just that I've been patrolling for the past few days. I'm afraid if you go alone, I'm a little worried!" "
"There is nothing to worry about. Since we have suffered a loss once, we will definitely not suffer a second loss." Meng Hetong smiled, "It's just that this battle is likely to last for a long time. I'm afraid it won't happen before winter." There is no way to go back!”
"That's nothing. Isn't your wedding scheduled for next year? Don't worry!" Xie Suyu patted Meng Hetong on the shoulder, "When the time comes, you will have fame and glory, and the bridal chamber will be decorated with flowers and candles. Wouldn't it be a double happiness?"
Meng Hetong smiled: "I can lend you some good words!"
"Xu Yanquan should be awake by now. Do you want to go see him together?" Xie Suyu said suddenly.
"It just so happened that the princess's letter was sent here, let's go and see what he's like now!" Meng Hetong stood up, hid his letter, and then went to find Xu Yanquan with Xie Suyu, arm in arm.
Although Xu Yanquan suffered some injuries, he was not weak yet. The wounds had been stopped from bleeding and bandaged. In fact, it was not important anymore. However, he would not be allowed to continue patrolling in the short term because he was worried about being accidentally involved. to the wound.
When fighting outside, your health is the most important thing. Physical discomfort will inevitably affect your flexibility. If you can't dodge the enemy's knife, it will be a dead end, and there will be absolutely no way to survive.
Therefore, unless it is absolutely necessary, the wounded should still take a good rest.
"In the next few days, I'm afraid you will have to go out alone. After leaving the city gate, you will reach the border of Northern Xinjiang. It is better to say it is a patrol than a demonstration. What they did today is to destroy our prestige! I You accidentally hit me. You must be careful in the next few days. No matter how careful you are, do you understand?" Xu Yanquan kept urging him when he saw Meng Hetong.
Seeing that Xu Yanquan was so worried, Meng Hetong stopped joking and nodded solemnly: "I understand! Don't worry about this anymore, just have a good rest! If you don't heal this injury, what sequelae will be left behind? , don’t let the princess worry at that time.”
Speaking of this, Xu Yanquan immediately said: "I know you must have received the letter. When you reply, you must not say that I am injured. Zhengyang is a soft-hearted person. She is far away in the capital. If she knows that I If you're hurt, I'm afraid it will embarrass you, so keep your mouths shut about this matter and don't let it slip."
Xie Suyu sat down next to Xu Yanquan: "We all understand, so don't worry about it! If you have the time, you might as well lie down and rest."
"I read Mo Mo's letter. The treasury is empty and the military rations are not enough. Mo Mo is worried that the battle will be prolonged. By then, the winter military supplies will not be available and there will be no need to fight. We will lose! Your Majesty is thinking of everything now. They tried every means to help us raise funds. Mo Mo and the others also asked their family's cloth workshop and clothing store to start making winter clothes. Although they are only doing a small job, they still hope to be able to help!" Xu Yanquan lowered his eyes, "We can't just do this. Just sit there!"
"What are your plans?" Meng Hetong couldn't help but ask after realizing that Xu Yanquan had a plan in mind.
"When there is no war, the army is often self-sufficient. Although we are already preparing for war now, we know that it is a protracted war, so there is no need to waste time with them. Allocate a team of troops to deal with them, and the rest of the troops are farming. The most important thing is to find a way to store food to prepare for winter needs!" Xu Yanquan looked at Meng Hetong and said word by word.
Meng Hetong couldn't help but frown: "Aren't we here to attack? How can we fight so hard? We have to wait for them to make the first move. Damn it!"
"Northern Xinjiang is their territory. Beyond the city gate, it is the territory of Northern Xinjiang. The terrain of Northern Xinjiang is steep and easy to defend and difficult to attack. For us, it is already difficult. The other party also changed one. We did not do anything at all. Father must be more cautious about the opponents he has encountered!" Xu Yanquan sighed deeply, "When father comes, I will tell him my plan, and it will be up to him to decide whether to do it or not."
"If this idea is confirmed, then now, Meng Hetong can only lead this team to patrol, and they will most likely continue to attack them for testing!" Xie Suyu frowned, somewhat disapproving, "Isn't it too risky? !”
"Xu Yanquan is right. We have to find a way to store food. Once winter comes in northern Xinjiang and the mountains are blocked by heavy snow, even if the court has supplies, they may not be able to send them in. We still have to make plans in advance!" Meng Hetong looked at Xie Suyu, "Although This will be a bit risky, but I think the risk is worth taking!"
Xie Suyu pursed his lips. He naturally understood the reason, but he couldn't help but worry: "Let's wait for the general to decide. If the general thinks so, then I have no objection!"
