System Blessing: The Young Master of the Dong Family and Diao Chan's Fate

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More than 10,000 soldiers lit bonfires and rested in the open air.

There is no other way to camp outdoors in such cold weather.

If you want to ensure speed, you have to get rid of some of the heavy and inconvenient baggage.

Therefore, Dong Yu only brought five days' worth of dry food and some water on this march.

The rest are all weapons used in war.

Even the arrows that were needed were only guaranteed to be ten per person.

"My lord, what are your plans for this battle?"

Huang Zhong looked at Dong Yu and asked seriously.

"According to what we know, the enemy has 60,000 troops, which is more but not less."

"The daily expenditure of an army of 60,000 is astronomical. If we cut off their food supply, their morale will collapse."

"When we fight them again, we will surely be able to defeat them."

Dong Yu looked at the generals and stated his purpose.

Food route!

The most important thing in marching and fighting is the food supply.

"My lord, please don't forget that the enemy has robbed over 70% of our army's money and food."

"With so much food and fodder, Yuan Shu might not transfer it from the rear to the front."

Upon hearing this, Xun You immediately added a sentence.

This sentence made the generals, who had been somewhat relieved, immediately feel anxious again.

What the hell, is it fun to scare people like this?

Just when I had some confidence to win, a pee extinguished the fire of confidence.

"I know."

"But what if we can burn this batch of food?"

Dong Yu looked at Xun You and asked back.

"So that's what our lord is planning. If that's the case, Yuan Shu will surely be furious and will constantly mobilize food and supplies from the rear to the front lines, determined to annihilate our army."

Xun You nodded and added his analysis.

Although Xun You showed no emotion on the surface, his heart was actually in turmoil.

As a top talent in both politics and military strategy, he could feel how fast Dong Yu was progressing in military affairs.

From conquering Hedong to fighting against the Xianbei, Dong Yu became more and more adept at military affairs.

When it comes to fighting, one relies on experience and the other on talent.

Compared to the former, talent is sometimes more important.

Because talent can often make up for lack of experience, allowing people to surpass their predecessors at an extremely fast speed.

Before the first battle, Huo Huqi had never fought in a war, but was brought by Emperor Wu to discuss military strategies with him.

As he grew older, the teenage Huo Qubing impressed the warlike Emperor Wu with his military strategy.

If it were just this, it would not prove anything, after all, there was Zhao Kuo, who had invincible military strategy.

But after the first battle, Huo Qubing dispelled this doubt.

"Zilong, Gongming, and Hansheng, after arriving in Yingchuan tomorrow, each of you will lead ten cavalrymen to scout around Yingyang, Yingyin, and Xiangcheng."

"If you discover an enemy supply convoy, do not act rashly."

Dong Yu spread out the map and gave instructions to the three people.

"The last general takes command!"

The three of them clasped their fists and accepted the order.

"Gongda, what do you think of my arrangement?"

Dong Yu looked at Xun You, asking for his opinion.

After all, he is Cao Cao's adviser, so it would be good to see whether his opinions are consistent with his own, so as to fill in the gaps.

"My lord, the arrangements are very good."

"Such a huge amount of money and food, the Yuan army will definitely not be able to transport it further."

"These three cities are closest to Yangdi, and are also the most likely places to store money and grain."

"But my lord, there is no need to go to so much trouble. I have some reputation in Yingchuan and may be able to help you find out the situation in the city."

Xun You stroked his beard and nodded.

"Oh?"

"really?"

Dong Yu looked delighted.

It would be even better if Xun You had connections.

"Haha, my lord, have you forgotten that I am also a member of the Xun family?"

"Although the clan leader led his people to Jizhou to seek refuge with Yuan Shao, no one dared to disrespect the Xun family in Yingchuan."

Xun You chuckled softly, and although his tone was gentle, his domineering aura could not be concealed.

Although the Xun family's prestige was not as high as that of the Yuan and Yang families, it was not far behind.