The ninth son of the emperor was demoted at the beginning. I have a famous Chinese general.

"I told you, the composition of the troops is too complicated and needs to be reorganized."

"Your Highness is right. We need to reintegrate." Li Jing agreed.

"Well, you're the one who's responsible for this."

"We must uphold the principle that our own people do not fight against our own people."

"Transfer all Xiongnu cavalry to Beiting, and transfer all Anxi cavalry to the Huyan and Donghu tribes."

"This way, there won't be any more trouble."

Ning Quan thought for a moment and spoke slowly.

"promise!"

Li Jing accepted the order.

"Your Highness, I have something important to report."

At this time, Liu Bowen suddenly stood up and said.

"Oh, what's up, military advisor?"

"Your Highness, I observed the celestial phenomena tonight and have seen many changes recently. I venture to speculate that a severe drought may be imminent."

"A severe drought?"

Ning Quan was shocked.

"That's right, and the drought may last for several years." Liu Bowen said in a deep voice

"Years!"

"Military Advisor, are you serious?"

Ning Quan said in shock.

Ning Quan couldn't be unaware of what the years of severe drought meant.

This is not modern times, but ancient times, and there are no drought-resistant facilities.

If there is a severe drought, even a single year, let alone several years, could cause disastrous consequences.

By then, the people will be displaced, countless people will be killed or injured, and it may even cause chaos.

"Your Highness, I deduced this based on astronomical phenomena, so it should be correct."

Liu Bowen bowed.

"So, drought is bound to happen?" Ning Quan said solemnly.

"Yes, Your Highness, I think measures should be taken as soon as possible." Liu Bowen said seriously.

"May I ask, Military Advisor, when did the drought begin?"

Zhuge Liang stepped forward and asked.

“It will probably appear in February or March next year.”

Liu Bowen replied.

"It's September now, so there's still half a year left."

"Your Highness, I suggest taking immediate action and sending people out to purchase food. Otherwise, it will be too late."

"In addition to food, we need to build water conservancy projects and store feed and other supplies."

Zhuge Liang suggested immediately.

"Well, that's just what it should be."

"Everyone, this is not a small matter. I hope you can all come up with suggestions together." Ning Quan said solemnly.

"We will certainly do our best."

"Okay, let's discuss the specific plan now." Ning Quan nodded.

Soon, the civil and military officials began to discuss.

In less than half an hour, the plan was drawn up.

The entire plan mainly revolves around two aspects: one is food and feed, and the other is water sources.

Ning Quan decided to immediately send Zhang Liao and Zhang Tinggao to Wuwei and the Western Regions respectively to purchase food and feed.

And grain and feed must be shipped back to Hulan before the end of the year.

In terms of water resources, Ning Quan decided to build two reservoirs.

There are two reservoirs, one in Hulun and the other in Changhe.

Of course, Ning Quan couldn't really build a reservoir. He didn't have the manpower and resources, and he didn't have enough time.

Instead, they use natural depressions or valleys, divert river water into them by digging ditches, form reservoirs, and eventually form small reservoirs.

In addition, a warning was issued to the Donghu and Huyan tribes, requiring the two tribes to make active preparations, store more food, and slaughter the remaining cattle and sheep as soon as possible and store them in an air-dried manner.

After all, if a severe drought breaks out, even the cattle and sheep on the pastures may not survive.

Of course, Ning Quan also wants to warn His Majesty.

But I don’t know whether Your Majesty will regard it as nonsense.

Anyway, Ning Quan has fulfilled his obligations.

Other issues were also discussed at the meeting, such as finding ways to sell the excess war horses.

Hulan now has more than 50,000 war horses, not including the war horses of heavy cavalry and attendants.

So many war horses are of no use at all and require a huge amount of feed. Ning Quan plans to sell 10,000 of them.

This way you can get money and avoid unnecessary losses.

Another thing is to actively publicize to the people and encourage them to dig their own water cellars to store water.

In this way, even if a severe drought comes, people don’t have to worry about water problems.

In addition, there are some miscellaneous things, and corresponding arrangements have been made.

As the meeting ended, the ministers became busy.

Early the next morning, Zhang Liao and Zhang Tinggao set out in a hurry.

Man Chong, Liu Bowen and others also took action separately, preparing to gather the people to build a reservoir.

However, at this moment, Ning Quan received a secret report.

Fifty thousand troops from Hexi and twenty thousand troops from Longyou are advancing towards Beiting.

At the same time, the Anxi Army, which had been stationed on the border, also showed unusual movements.

Ning Quan frowned after receiving the secret report.

Hexi, Longyou and Anxi took action at the same time, obviously targeting Beiting, and it must have been discussed in advance.

Ning Quan was not afraid of them joining forces, but they came at the wrong time.

Ning Quan was preparing to build a reservoir near Changhe City.

Once the war breaks out, how can the reservoir be repaired?

"Prime Minister, what countermeasures do you have?" Ning Quan looked at Zhuge Liang and said.

"Your Highness, I believe that neither Anxi nor Longyou are of concern. The only thing we need to worry about is the Hexi Army."

"After the last battle at Hulan, the Anxi army was already very aware of our strength. They would never dare to launch an attack rashly. If they lose tens of thousands of elite soldiers again, Anxi will probably have difficulty defending itself."

"The Longyou Army is under the command of the Prince of Zhenxi. As far as I know, the Prince of Zhenxi is loyal to Your Majesty. He would not launch an attack without Your Majesty's permission. This dispatch is most likely just a show."

"But the Hexi Army is different. The eldest prince will never watch Your Highness become powerful. He will definitely take action." Zhuge Liang explained one by one.

"The Prime Minister is right. The eldest prince is still determined to destroy us. He will definitely take action." Ning Quan sneered.

"So how exactly should we respond?"

Ning Quan continued to ask.

"Your Highness, with our current military strength, we are more than capable of dealing with the three-party coalition."

"I suggest that we immediately dispatch 20,000 troops to support General Xiang, and let General Xiang take charge of the Hexi Army."

"General Lu Bu can continue to monitor the Anxi Army, and General Guan Yu can be dispatched to monitor the Longyou Army," said Zhuge Liang.

"I understand what the Prime Minister means, but don't the troops of Generals Guan and Lu have too few?" Ning Quan asked.

"Your Highness is absolutely right. Generals Guan and Lu each have only 10,000 cavalry. But as I said earlier, the Anxi and Longyou armies will not actually attack unless the Hexi army defeats General Xiang, giving them hope."

"But this is impossible. Including the 20,000 reinforcements, General Xiang has 40,000 soldiers and horses, while the Anxi army only has 50,000 in total."

"If Your Highness is still worried, you can send heavy cavalry just in case," said Zhuge Liang.

"Well, that's great, but how long do we have to wait?"

"This is not a long-term solution." Ning Quan asked.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. It will take at most half a month."

"Your Highness, have you forgotten that General Huo will be back soon?"

"Once General Huo comes back, it will be time for us to counterattack." Zhuge Liang said with a smile.

"Oh, that's right. How could I have forgotten about General Huo?"

"Hahaha."

Ning Quan burst out laughing.