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Just as the butler turned to leave, Qin Qingmin spoke again: "Come back, I haven't told you what to say when you get there."

The steward was taken aback, thinking that it was just reporting to the authorities, and he should just tell the truth. Could there be some hidden secret here?

But since Qin Qingmin had spoken, he couldn't disobey, so he turned around and waited respectfully for the other party to continue.

"When you get there, just say you can't stand Qin Guangming's behavior, that he's forcing women into prostitution, and that you treat those two actresses as respectable women."

"If Mo Bai asks for specific details, just exaggerate the situation."

The butler became even more confused, and the way he looked at Qin Qingmin seemed a little strange.

At this moment, he began to doubt whether Qin Guangming was actually Qin Qingmin's biological grandson.

To ensure perfect execution, the butler asked one more question: "Master, the yamen must know about the relationship between the young master and you."

"If the authorities ask me if you know about this matter, how should I answer?"

Qin Qingmin smacked his lips: "So you didn't listen to what I just said at all?"

The butler kept his head down, rubbing his hands together.

How could he not know what Qin Qingmin meant? He asked the question so that he could have room to explain himself to Qin Guangming later.

"Remember, your purpose in going to the government office is to send Qin Guangming to prison!" Qin Qingmin emphasized.

On his own, Qin Qingmin would have no chance of getting into prison, but if Qin Guangming were to commit a crime and be arrested, it would be perfectly reasonable for him to go in to visit his grandson.

"I understand, I'll get on it right away!" The steward took a deep breath. He knew there was no way to avoid it, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and do it.

After watching the steward leave the Qin residence, Qin Qingmin hummed a tune as he walked towards the inner hall.

Poor Qin Guangming had no idea that he was lying in his room when he was sold by his own grandfather.

On Weidu Road, the steward walked quickly toward the Weidu government office with a helpless expression.

The scene shifts to the Fengtian Hall of the Imperial Palace, where Chen Nan watches a heated argument taking place over who should go to Suzhou.

Qingyu blushed and said, "General Hongze, that's not how it works. Sucheng is the gateway to conquering Daqian, and it is also the gateway for Daqian to send troops to our Northern Wei."

"In this kind of situation, it should be based on whose military capabilities are superior."

"Are you suggesting I send you just because you're more familiar with Suzhou's terrain?"

"General Hongze, have you forgotten that I was once the main force in the conquest of Daqian?" Qingyu said firmly.

But when talking about the past, she couldn't help but glance at Chen Nan.

His reputation as a champion was ruined by Chen Nan, but he did not regret it. Being able to fight Chen Nan was a great fortune in his life.

Even more fortunately, Chen Nan is now on his side.

Hongze scoffed at Qingyu's words: "General Qingyu, you are being too polite. You and I are both generals of Northern Wei. When it comes to going out to fight, we should definitely choose the most suitable general to go."

"I admit that General Qingyu previously led troops into the heart of Daqian, but wasn't he driven back by the Prince?"

"Moreover, General, you've penetrated deep into the heart of Daqian in just a few days. I'm afraid you haven't even had a chance to properly familiarize yourself with the terrain, have you?"

"I just returned from Suzhou some time ago, so I am undoubtedly the most suitable person to go to this battle."

The two argued incessantly, and Chen Nan remained silent throughout.

For a moment, the two stopped arguing and looked at Chen Nan at the same time.

They knew that even if the two of them argued here until the end of time, neither of them could go unless Chen Nan gave his approval.

"Why did you stop arguing?" Chen Nan chuckled. "Since you're not arguing anymore, then listen to me."

"This time, Qingyu will lead an army of 100,000 to Suzhou. You must defend Suzhou well."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qingyu immediately beamed with joy.

He glanced smugly at Hongze, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.

Hongze, on the other hand, seemed quite calm. Since the last great battle, he had been deeply impressed by Chen Nan's strength and fully accepted his arrangements.

Seeing Hongze's calm expression, he asked curiously, "Aren't you curious why I made this arrangement?"

Hongze smiled slightly: "Your Highness's arrangement has its own profound meaning. This humble general only needs to follow orders."

Seeing this, Chen Nan nodded in satisfaction and softly called out, "Eunuch Wang, bring in the map."

Outside the main hall, Eunuch Wang, who had been waiting in advance, slowly walked into the hall, carrying a map in both hands.

Behind him followed two eunuchs carrying a wooden table.

Chen Nan laid the map flat on the wooden table and pointed to it.

Hongze and Qingyu also looked curiously in the direction Chen Nan was pointing.

The map clearly shows the markings with lines.

Qingyu asked, puzzled, "May I ask Your Highness, why are Sucheng and Lecheng linked together on this map?"

Chen Nan explained, “Sucheng is the gateway between Daqian and Northern Wei, while Lecheng is a border city of Northern Wei.”

"The distance between the two cities is not very far. At full speed, the cavalry can reach them in just half an hour."

"When General Qingyu goes to Sucheng this time, Lecheng will be your rear base. All the grain and military supplies will be gathered in Lecheng."

Qingyu was stunned; he couldn't understand why Lecheng was being used as a rear base.

You must know that the Great Qian Dynasty has an army of 200,000. If they surround Su City completely, how will the grain from Le City be transported into Su City?

Chen Nan noticed Qingyu's confusion and asked, "General Qingyu, do you think Long Hao will completely trap Sucheng?"

Qingyu nodded firmly; that was indeed what he thought.

If that's the case, their 100,000-strong army wouldn't need Daqian to attack at all; they could simply surround them.

Chen Nan smiled mysteriously: "I was just saying that, and I will use Le City as my rear base."

For a moment, the two were even more confused, as they couldn't understand what Chen Nan was saying.

"The purpose of using Le City as a reserve granary in the rear is not the goal itself, but to make the army of Daqian think that way."

"When we were first trapped, food had to be transported out from Lecheng."

"And it must be delivered once every five days."

Qingyu's eyes lit up, and she suddenly realized, "Your Highness means that the grain is actually placed in Sucheng, and what is being transported from Lecheng is not grain, but just to make the Daqian army mistakenly believe that Lecheng is the rear base?"

Chen Nan smiled and said, "Yes and no."

“I know Long Hao very well; he is extremely cautious when leading troops.”

"Being cautious also means not taking risky actions, and even less so making any bold moves on the battlefield."

"Even if he knew that Lecheng was the rear base of Sucheng, he would only raise troops to besiege Sucheng and then send a large army to intercept the supply lines."

"There must be at least three grain routes between Lecheng and Sucheng, otherwise, let alone Longhao, no one would believe that there is only one grain route."

"The reason for setting the delivery time at five days is that the amount of grain delivered each time is not large, which is reasonable and can give the other side the illusion that the army is being commanded by the distant imperial court."

"To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Lecheng still needs 30,000 garrison troops to guard against Long Hao's desperate gamble."

"Of course, this is just my deduction based on his personality. The battlefield is ever-changing, and General Qingyu should make a corresponding judgment based on the facts."

After saying that, Qingyu was filled with shock.

Before the army even set off, Chen Nan had already arranged the route for them.

Is this still a war? It's just blatantly letting him reap the rewards of his labor.