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

"Your Highness, our village is really simple. Please don't be offended."

Seeing this, Liu Daniu hurriedly explained.

"Well, it doesn't matter."

"Liu Cunzheng, do the people have enough food?"

Although he knew that there would definitely not be enough food, Ning Quan still asked.

"To be honest, Your Highness, our village only has a thousand acres of farmland. On average, each person has one acre, and each acre yields 130 to 140 kilograms. This is definitely not enough to eat."

"That's not all. We have to give half of this little food to the bandits, otherwise they will kill people."

"If we hadn't been able to get some food by fishing and hunting, we would have starved to death."

Liu Daniu sighed.

"Oh? You don't herd cattle?"

Ning Quan asked in confusion.

"Grazing? How dare we graze? No matter how many we raise, it won't be enough for the bandits to rob."

Liu Daniu sighed.

"Your Highness, Hulan City is still stronger. At least it still has a dilapidated city wall. Small groups of bandits can still be dealt with, but the villages below will never dare to graze their livestock."

Zhang Tinggao interrupted.

"Oh, that's how it is."

"But that was in the past. Now that I'm here, you don't have to worry about bandits anymore."

Ning Quan nodded suddenly, then comforted him.

"Thank you, Your Highness. I heard that yesterday, Your Highness displayed great power and wiped out thousands of bandits in one fell swoop."

"For such great kindness, Your Highness, I, on behalf of the entire village, would like to express my gratitude."

Hearing this, Liu Daniu hurriedly said.

"You're welcome. You are all my subjects. It is my duty to protect you."

Ning Quan waved his hand.

"Military Advisor, how is the farmland reclamation going?"

Then Ning Quan turned to Liu Bowen and asked.

"Your Highness, I have already gathered the situation of each village and am preparing to implement it."

Liu Bowen replied.

"Well, we need to hurry up."

"Beiting only has four months of good weather a year. Once winter comes, there's nothing to do."

Ning Quan pondered for a moment and gave a warning.

"Yes, I understand."

Liu Bowen nodded quickly to show that he understood.

After finishing the instructions and taking a walk around the village, Ning Quan went to other villages.

There are several villages nearby, so Ning Quan is not in a hurry.

We walked slowly all the way, and accompanied Wanyue to appreciate the beautiful scenery along the way.

In this way, Ning Quan spent a day inspecting four villages.

As for the remaining three, it doesn’t matter if you don’t go, because the situations are basically the same.

Without exception, all the villagers were hungry and cold, and their lives were difficult.

Ning Quan knew that these problems must be resolved as soon as possible.

Only when living conditions are improved can people live and work in peace and contentment and can we have a larger population.

......

The Xiongnu Donghu tribe was located northwest of Hulan.

Like the Huyan tribe, the Donghu tribe also borders Hulan.

The Donghu tribe is a large tribe with 100,000 people.

The tribe's leader was called Ashina, who was no more than thirty years old and in the prime of his life.

At this moment, on the high slope southwest of the Donghu camp.

Lu Bu was looking at the Donghu camp, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

It has been more than ten days since Lu Bu was ordered to go deep into the Xiongnu territory to investigate the situation.

As the tribe closest to Hulan, the Donghu tribe is naturally the focus of attention.

During these few days, Lu Bu had almost figured out all the situations of the Donghu tribe.

But just as he was about to leave and continue his investigation in the heart of the Huns, an accident happened.

A group of more than a thousand Xiongnu cavalry came from afar and entered the Donghu tribe camp.

Lu Bu originally thought that this Xiongnu cavalry was the Donghu cavalry and did not take it seriously.

It was not until he saw the wolf head logo on the flag clearly that Lu Bu's face suddenly became gloomy.

Because this flag belongs to the Xiongnu Zuoxian King.

"What is the purpose of Zuo Xian Wang's army coming to Donghu? Are they planning to deal with Hulan?"

Lu Bu narrowed his eyes, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Zuo Xian Wang was the second most important figure in the Xiongnu tribe. In the entire Xiongnu tribe, his status was second only to the Great Khan.

His arrival made Lu Bu feel dangerous.

"Find a place to ambush and capture any lone Xiongnu immediately."

Lu Bu gave the order.

"Yes."

More than ten scouts behind him responded in unison.

Then, the group quietly approached the Donghu tribe's camp and ambushed nearby.

Soon, two Hun cavalrymen rode out of the camp.

These two cavalrymen were none other than the troops of Zuo Xian Wang, for their attire was different from that of the Donghu.

"It really takes no effort at all."

Seeing this, a hint of joy flashed in Lu Bu's eyes.

"Once we catch him, we must run away immediately. There can't be any delay."

Lu Bu ordered the scouts.

"Yes!"

The ten scouts responded in a low voice.

Soon, two Hun cavalrymen approached.

"superior."

At this moment, Lu Bu shouted loudly.

"Shh! Shh! Shh!"

Ten scouts rushed forward in an instant, and the two cavalrymen were caught off guard and were subdued in an instant.

"Quick, take them away!"

Seeing that he had succeeded, Lu Bu hurriedly called out.

Soon, ten scouts captured two Hun cavalrymen.

The whole process was neat and tidy, without any delay.

After running all the way, in less than a moment, the scouts escorted two Hun cavalrymen to a valley.

"Tell me, you are the subordinates of Zuo Xian Wang. Why did you suddenly come to the Donghu tribe? What's your business?"

Lu Bu stared at the two of them and asked.

"Who are you? How dare you arrest us?"

A Hun soldier shouted.

"Stop talking nonsense and speak quickly, or I'll castrate you."

Lu Bu drew out his dagger and gestured.

"you dare!"

The two Hun soldiers were terrified and stared at Lu Bu in horror and shouted.

"See if I dare."

Lu Bu grinned grimly and stabbed the soldier in the crotch.

"No! I said!"

Seeing this, the two soldiers were horrified and shouted.

"Hmph, you know what's going on."

Lu Bu put away the dagger with satisfaction.

"We are all the vanguards under Zuo Xian Wang's command. Zuo Xian Wang is preparing to attack Hulan City, so he sent us to lead the way."

The soldier replied quickly.

"Action against Hulan?"

Hearing this, Lu Bu was shocked.

This is not good news.

"Yes, attack Hulan."

"A few days ago, the Huyan tribe was murdered by the Ninth Prince of Daqian. Huxie Chanyu was furious and ordered Zuo Xian Wang to attack Hulan and kill the Ninth Prince to avenge the humiliation."

The soldier continued.

"Are you the vanguard?"

"How many people are there in the group? How long will it take to arrive?"

Lu Bu continued to ask.

"Yes, we are the vanguard. The main force is still gathering. It will take another half a month to arrive here."

"The total force is 80,000, led by Zuo Xian Wang himself."

"The Donghu tribe is also going to march?"

"Yes, the Left Wise King requested that the Donghu tribe send 20,000 troops."

The soldier replied.

"So that means it's one hundred thousand?"

Lu Bu looked solemn.

He knew very well how great the threat posed by 100,000 Hun cavalry was.

"Yes, the total force is 100,000!"

The two soldiers said hurriedly.

"Okay, very good, you can go and die now."

A cold light flashed in Lu Bu's eyes, and the dagger suddenly stabbed into the soldier's chest.

At the same time, another soldier also had his throat cut by the scout.

Blood splattered, dyeing the ground red. The scene was extremely bloody.

"withdraw!"

Lu Bu threw the corpse away and turned away.

"Yes!"

Many scouts responded in unison and followed.