I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

"In this severe winter, the northern barbarians are about to invade in large numbers. Lord Jiang, you are very shrewd. I wonder if you have any brilliant plans?"

Yan Kang suddenly asked.

Jiang Zuo walked forward, looked at the map on the table, and then pointed to one of the places and said, "The Mobei barbarians are mainly composed of large and small tribes. As long as we pull one group to fight another, we will soon gradually eliminate them. The Chile tribe is the second largest tribe in Mobei and has had an intersection with Jiang. As long as we take the lead in winning them over and go to deal with other tribes, we can quickly defeat them."

"Master Jiang, do you mean that our Great Yan Kingdom is actually going to bow down and cooperate with the barbarians?"

The person who spoke was Wang Yingjie who was beside Yan Kang. His words seemed to show that he was always dissatisfied with Jiang Zuo.

Jiang Zuo had also prepared himself mentally and did not want to come into conflict with such people.

"Only by dividing and ruling can we completely control the situation in Mobei. These barbarians are difficult to wipe out completely. As long as the weather warms up, they are likely to make a comeback. If we want to control the situation, it is not a shame to cooperate with one of the tribes." Jiang Zuo said lightly.

"Your Majesty's order is to completely wipe out the Northern Barbarians. Lord Jiang, have you already compromised before the battle even started?"

Wang Yingjie continued to refute.

"So, General Wang, what's your plan?"

Jiang Zuo asked directly.

Wang Yingjie pointed to the map, the location was Shenyou Valley, 30 miles north of Anding County, and said: "According to the report from the spies, the Northern Barbarians will invade Anding County in ten days. At that time, they will definitely go south through Shenyou Valley. We will set up an ambush here and will definitely hit the main force of the Northern Barbarians. When the time comes, we can pursue them and completely destroy the main force of the enemy."

After hearing this, Yan Kang nodded, and it seemed that he was quite satisfied with the plan.

But Jiang Zuo looked worried and had a different opinion.

“Although Deep Valley has the word ‘valley’ in its name, it is not entirely a valley. Instead, there is a vast plain area. If we were to engage in a battle with the Mobei barbarians in this way, I’m afraid the Dayan army wouldn’t have much chance of winning against the enemy’s cavalry,” Jiang Zuo explained.

Jiang Zuo rarely fights a battle that has no chance of winning.

Hearing this, Wang Yingjie immediately looked unhappy and asked, "Master Jiang, do you understand the art of war?"

Jiang Zuo shrugged and said, "I know a little bit, but definitely not as much as General Wang."

Wang Yingjie frowned and said, "The main force of the Northern Barbarians will only be over 30,000 people, while our Six Towns Army will have 80,000 elite soldiers. With twice the number of troops, is it possible that we still cannot defeat the Mobei Barbarians?"

Jiang Zuo was unable to answer this question, and smiled faintly in his heart, and responded: "Then Jiang will also lead the officers and soldiers of Anding County to assist General Wang at that time."

Since you all have plans, why do you come to Anding County?

Jiang Zuo couldn't help but complain in his heart at this moment.

Wang Yingjie said in a cold voice again: "Sir Jiang, the officers and soldiers of Anding County are now under my command."

"what?"

Hearing this, Jiang Zuo could no longer sit still.

The officers and soldiers of Anding County were trained by him, but now this Wang Yingjie wants to rob them at will.

"No, the soldiers in Anding County must be under my command."

Jiangzuo refused to give an inch.

"This is His Majesty's order!"

Wang Yingjie shouted.

Jiang Zuo gritted his teeth, unable to refute.

It's that bitch again!

In Jiang Zuo's heart, he cursed the empress thousands of times.

Could it be that he, the Great General Zhenbei, is just an empty shell?

"Okay, Lord Jiang, don't be angry. All of this is His Majesty's will. We will cooperate well and eliminate the Mobei barbarians. Then Lord Jiang will also have the credit."

At this time, Yan Kang stepped forward to smooth things over.

It is obvious that Yan Kang is on Wang Yingjie's side.

They came to Anding County obviously to steal the credit from Jiangzuo.

Even before the war started, Jiangzuo's military power had already been deprived.

Anding County has more than 5,000 elite soldiers and thousands of reservists. After years of training in Jiangzuo and fighting with the barbarians in Mobei in recent years, they have already become a battle-hardened army.

"Since I don't have military power, the two adults can just command them. There is no need for Jiang."

Jiang Zuo smiled helplessly.

"That's not the case." Wang Yingjie also smiled and said, "If it weren't for Lord Jiang, how could our Six Towns Army obtain such excellent equipment and supplies?"

When this matter was mentioned, Jiang Zuo suddenly felt angry.

Jiang Zuo was unable to refute Wang Yingjie's smug face, which made him feel very aggrieved.

The arsenal that he had worked so hard to run was seized by others not long after it was put into use. How could Jiang Zuo remain calm?

"Master Jiang, in the next few months, the Six Towns Army will need you to take charge of logistics and provide food and fodder for the army."

At this time, Yan Kang, the governor of the Six Garrisons, spoke in a slightly commanding tone.

"So I'm just the logistics director?"

Jiang Zuo just felt angry and amused.

I thought this time the General of Zhenbei would be as powerful as the previous Governor-General of Zhenbei, but I didn't expect that he would only get a tough job in charge of logistics.

No matter which dynasty, logistics work is always the hardest and most tiring, but also the one with the least credit and the least attention.

"Whatever the Governor says, that's fine."

Jiang Zuo was too lazy to refute.

The fighting spirit that had just been rekindled yesterday seemed to have been consumed a lot at this moment.

If the two of them could really defeat the Northern Barbarians, Jiang Zuo wouldn't mind getting some military merit.

Whatever...

"Master Jiang, the Emperor has issued an edict that you must obey the Governor's orders in everything. Don't be arrogant."

At this time, Wang Yingjie added.

"Am I arrogant?" Jiang Zuo sneered in his heart and was suddenly speechless.

"Jiang is in charge of logistics now. You two adults can chat about military affairs. I will leave for the time being."

Jiang Zuo's patience has run out.

"Wait." Wang Yingjie called him again.

"Anything else you need?"

Jiang Zuo turned his head.

"Report to the barracks at noon every day. There are still many things that need to be handled by you, Lord Jiang, oh no, General Jiang." Wang Yingjie said, "Winter is coming, and the barbarians may come south to plunder at any time. Lord Jiang, remember not to leave your post without permission."

This sentence sounded like a boss's instructions to his subordinates, but to Jiang Zuo, it was full of provocation.

"With General Wang in Anding County, how could they be afraid of those barbarians? In a few days, General Wang will definitely be able to wipe out all the barbarians in Mobei and achieve great military exploits."

At this moment, Jiang Zuo couldn't help but speak sarcastically.

"If there is nothing else, I will withdraw first."

Jiang Zuo said this and turned to leave.

Wang Yingjie snorted, turned to Yan Kang and said, "This Jiang Zuo is really arrogant. No wonder Your Majesty is afraid of him."

Yan Kang looked serious and said, "Don't underestimate this man. We will need his help in the future."

He also seemed to think that Jiang Zuo must have some abilities.

But Wang Yingjie was quite disdainful and laughed: "He is just a small county magistrate, how could he possibly understand military affairs..."