We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

After saying goodbye, the old butler left the camp in a hurry, apparently to inform King Yan.

Li Che smiled and didn't care.

He turned to look at Wang Lun, who was standing beside him with his head down and silent, and waved his hand:

"Send Wang Sicheng back."

Wang Lun looked up in surprise, as if he couldn't believe that Li Che dared to let him go.

Li Che ignored him and turned to walk into the central military tent.

He is not really afraid of the revenge of the aristocratic family.

Emperor Qing and Prince Yan are wary of the aristocratic families because they have assets and land, and the aristocratic families are part of them.

What does Li Che have?

The aristocratic families disdained the bitter and cold land outside the Great Wall and had no way of intervening.

Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes. If the noble families dare to retaliate, I will chop off their heads.

Returning to the table, Li Che asked someone to move the Saker Falcon to his side.

Companionship is the fastest way to build a relationship with animals.

This Saker Falcon is still young, so there is no rush to train it. It is better to cultivate feelings with it first.

Li Che spread out a piece of paper and started sketching on it with a pen.

This is Li Che's personal habit. Whenever he makes a plan, he always likes to write something.

The Ninggu Army will not stay in Yan for too long and will set off again after replenishing its supplies.

After passing Yan, you will reach Shanhaiguan.

After leaving Shanhaiguan, you will reach the area outside the pass. The Ninggu County City is located on the hills 200 kilometers away from Shanhaiguan.

It was early spring in the Central Plains at this time, but it was still winter outside the Great Wall, with temperatures often dropping below freezing.

Keeping warm is still a big problem.

Unlike the previous life, although the geographical environment of this world can be roughly found to correspond, some things are still very different.

Li Che was not sure whether the coal mines he was familiar with still existed here.

Therefore, at least enough furs, stoves and high-calorie foods must be purchased in Yan to prevent the soldiers from freezing to death.

In addition to the issue of keeping warm, the most urgent issue that needs to be addressed is intelligence.

Li Che has no idea about the situation outside the Great Wall. Who is in charge of Ninggu County now?

Are they the old men of the previous dynasty, officials sent by the imperial court, exiled criminals... or even barbarian tribes?

If I just dive in like this, will I end up in an unknown struggle?

Thinking of this, Li Che looked up at the guards at the door and said, "Go, call Yan San to me."

The guard took the order and left. Not long after, he came in with a short, ordinary-looking man.

"Scout Camp Yan San, here to see His Highness."

"Get up."

Yan San stood up straight and looked at Li Che with eyes full of admiration.

As the captain of the scout battalion and a member of the middle-level officers of the Ninggu Army, Yan San is undoubtedly of the lowest status.

Born as a thief, he is at the bottom of the contempt chain even among all the criminals. Although the other teams don't say it, they still look down on him in their hearts.

It was Li Che who went against all odds and supported Yan San to be the captain of the team.

Therefore, in the Ninggu Army, Yan San's loyalty to Li Che is almost the highest.

"I have a task for you." Li Che said, "Select fifty strong and agile brothers, prepare plenty of winter clothes, and ride fast horses."

Yan San nodded and took note: "May I ask, Your Highness, where are we going?"

"You must first leave the border, then break up into smaller groups and enter Ninggu County to find out the situation there. The more detailed the better."

"My subordinate understands."

Li Che stood up and patted him on the shoulder: "Go get some gold from Uncle Yang. It's bitterly cold outside the pass, so buy some more warm clothes."

Yan San's eyes were slightly red: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Li Che nodded, signaling Yan San that he could leave.

Yan San bowed deeply again and said, "Your Highness, take care. I will leave now."

After watching Yan San disappear, Li Che breathed a sigh of relief.

"Go, tell those bastards outside." Li Che said to the guards beside him, "After you pick out the horses, go to the market and buy the things you need to pass through the customs."

"Yes, Your Highness."

. . . . . .

On the other side, the Wang family residence.

When Wang Lun returned home, the servants hurriedly came up to him and helped him into the yard.

"Have people from the other families arrived?" Wang Lun asked weakly.

"The Fan family, the Xiao family, the Yang family, and the Lu family are all here." The servant replied quickly.

So many people were present when Wang Lun was captured by Li Che and his men.

The circle of northern aristocratic families is not large to begin with, consisting of a few clans that have been passed down for thousands of years. The children of these families all serve as officials in the court and secretly control the entire north.

Wang Lun was supported by his servants as he walked into the hall. Seeing him staggering and his face as pale as paper, people from various families rushed up to him.

"Brother Wang, are you alright?"

"Damn it! This Ninggu County Prince actually used such a heavy hand!"

"Even his father wouldn't dare treat our family this way. This Ninggu County Prince has already met his end!"

Everyone was filled with righteous indignation, as if Li Che had dug up their ancestors' graves.

Wang Lun sat on the chair, feeling unbearable pain all over his body. Hearing the noise of people around him, he suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart.

"enough!!!"

After hearing Wang Lun's loud shout, the hall suddenly became quiet.

The Wang family of Langya is the most powerful. Although this branch is not the main family in Yan area, it is still incomparable to other families.

"What's the point of scolding him? Let's think of a way to turn the tables."

A trace of hatred flashed in Wang Lun's eyes. "Li Che is only temporarily resting in Yan. Who knows when he will go outside the Great Wall? By then, we won't be able to find him even if we want to."

Hearing Wang Lun's words, the Fan family clenched their fists and said angrily: "Send assassins to assassinate him!"

Wang Lun shook his head. "Assassination? You couldn't even capture the King of Yan. Now that these two are in cahoots with each other, it's even harder to pull off the attack."

He had just come out of the Ninggu military camp. Those Ninggu soldiers were all strong and powerful, and even more elite than the Yan army.

Assassinating someone in a military camp like this is no different from offering one's life for dead.

Someone else suggested: "Why not report this to the court and put pressure on His Majesty to severely punish the Prince of Ninggu."

As soon as these words were spoken, someone objected: "Haven't you heard about what the Prince of Ninggu did in Yecheng? The Wang family of Yecheng was almost wiped out, and yet Your Majesty didn't do anything."

A few more suggestions were made, but they were quickly dismissed.

Everyone disagreed and argued endlessly, and the lobby was once again in chaos.

At this moment, Wang Lun said with a cold look in his eyes: "Alright, listen to me."

Everyone fell silent again.

"Sir, the Prince of Ninggu came to Yan Territory this time simply to collect food and purchase supplies."

"Little do they know that the market in Yandi is controlled by us."

"Go back and pass orders that no merchant shall sell a grain, a piece of cloth, or a bundle of fur to the Ninggu Army!"

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Wang Lun's eyes.

"Including the entire route from Yandi to Shanhaiguan, we will buy back all the goods on the market at high prices."

"I want his Ninggu army to run out of food and mutiny, preventing them from leaving Shanhaiguan!"

"The Li family should know that this world belongs to our family, not the Li family!"