Female special forces soldiers in ancient times

After hearing her words, Li Zhong and the other man exchanged a glance.

He shook his head repeatedly, indicating that he didn't know.

Seeing their expressions, Li Tingting was speechless.

"The battle has progressed to this point, and you still don't know who the enemy's commander-in-chief is?"

They had no idea how many troops the enemy had brought. It was no wonder they were defeated.

Faced with Li Tingting's complaints, Li Xiang could only smile.

"Tingting, this matter isn't under your second uncle's or my jurisdiction. The Emperor has ordered me to handle this..."

The priority was to quickly allocate provisions from various regions to support the army's expedition.

"Oh, then, Third Uncle, how much grain and fodder will be needed to support this army of 200,000?"

"And who did the imperial court send to serve as commander-in-chief this time?" Li Tingting continued to ask.

Li Zhong smiled and said, "Tingting, the commander-in-chief sent by the imperial court this time is Han Shijie."

Also, Ma Liangyu was appointed as the vanguard; both of them were your father's old subordinates.

Especially Han Shijie, who has always been known as the number one person in the army.

As for provisions, at least 210,000 shi of grain need to be prepared.

The horse feed was approximately 100,000 shi (a unit of dry measure).

After hearing this, Li Tingting frowned. "Well, the commander they sent out isn't a problem."

"But, Uncle, how long will it take you to gather so much grain?"

"Oh, it won't take long. Ten days at the slowest, and only seven days at the fastest."

Li Xiang smiled and replied.

"Ah... seven days at the fastest?" Upon hearing this, Li Tingting stood up excitedly.

"That's utterly foolish! The enemy has already penetrated hundreds of miles into our territory!"

Having fought several battles with us, they still do not know the enemy's commander-in-chief, which is a major taboo in military strategy!

Moreover, the front lines have already suffered defeats.

Our defending troops were still unable to reach the battlefield quickly enough to drive away the enemy.

Wouldn't this allow the enemy to achieve their goal of sustaining their war through war?

Originally, their long journey to invade our Great Xia meant they were highly likely to encounter problems with their supplies.

But now, we've allowed them to enter our territory for hundreds of miles.

In this way, the enemy can plunder our resources at will.

To replenish their own military supplies and provisions.

Our side, however, found itself on the defensive, not only having to deal with the enemy's attacks,

A great deal of manpower and resources also need to be spent preparing food supplies to support the front lines.

If this continues, our morale will inevitably suffer, and the situation will become increasingly difficult.

Mrs. Lin looked at Li Tingting with a pained expression and pulled her to sit down.

"Oh dear, silly child, why are you meddling in national affairs? You've been working hard all day."

This time, Li Tingting ignored Madam Lin and continued, "Second Uncle, this won't do!"

I think it would be better if we collected the provisions ourselves, and the sooner the better.

Otherwise, the longer it drags on, the worse it will be for us.

Everyone stared at Li Tingting in shock. "Silly girl, are you crazy?"

How can we possibly cover the costs of hundreds of thousands of bushels of grain ourselves?

Besides, our Li family doesn't have that many!

Even Madam Lin, who always protected Li Tingting, advised against it.

"Yes, Tingting, this is no small amount!"

"Hey, Third Uncle, we're just providing a temporary measure. We'll wait until the grain and fodder you've gathered arrive."

"Just return it to our respective granaries."

Li Zhong smiled wryly and said, "Silly child, even if the three of us contribute together, we still won't be able to raise enough money!"

Putting everything else aside, your second uncle's family can only come up with a maximum of 20,000 shi of grain.

"Third Uncle, it's not much, probably around 20,000 shi."

After thinking for a moment, Li Tingting said, "How about this, my general's mansion will also contribute 20,000 shi (a unit of dry measure)."

That makes 60,000, but the rest isn't enough.

We'll contact the major families in the capital and get some more from the national treasury.

If all goes well, the army can set off in two days.

Li Zhong shook his head again, "Tingting, the other aristocratic families..."

The decision was made not to agree because the amount was too large.

"It's alright, anything can be done. We'll invite a few of their families tomorrow night."

Let's go to Jingxianglou for a get-together, and I'll talk to them there!

In short, this matter needs to be resolved within two days.

By the way, Third Uncle, you need to tell us about helping us gather provisions tomorrow.

Explain this clearly to the Emperor, lest he renege on his promise later!

.......

The following evening, in a luxurious private room at Jingxiang Restaurant.

Li Tingting and others had been waiting there for a long time, and soon representatives from various prominent families entered the venue.

Wang Chong, the representative of the Wang family, had a gloomy face and a hint of impatience in his eyes;

Wang Chong was the son of Prime Minister Wang. If his father hadn't forced him to come, he wouldn't have come.

He had already gone to visit brothels, so he sat there looking disgusted and unhappy.

Wu Lixin, the representative of the Wu family, frowned and kept his lips tightly closed.

Sun Qian from the Sun family looked disdainful, with the corners of his mouth turned up, as if he was full of contempt for the gathering.

Li Tingting stood up, gave a slight bow, and got straight to the point:

"Gentlemen, the reason I have invited you all here today is because of the war on the front lines."

The enemy has advanced deep into our territory, and our army is short of supplies. We urgently need your help to procure provisions.

Wang Chong snorted coldly: "Miss Li, regarding this matter of fighting..."

It has always been the responsibility of the imperial court; my Wang family doesn't have that much spare grain.

Besides, didn't the Emperor send your third uncle to gather provisions?

Zhao Qi echoed, "That's right, although my Zhao family is large and powerful..."

But it can't withstand this kind of torment.

Sun Qian added sarcastically, "Miss Li, do you perhaps think that..."

Did the grain for our noble families just fall from the sky?

Li Tingting remained calm and composed, responding: "Gentlemen, the Great Zhou army has penetrated hundreds of miles into our Great Xia."

If the Great Xia falls, how long can you keep your wealth and honor?

The enemy is growing stronger by fighting, and if we don't defeat them soon...

We will all suffer the consequences later.

Wang Chong sneered, "Easy for you to say. Once this grain is taken out, how will we maintain our own industries?"

Li Tingting's gaze was firm: "Young Master Wang, don't be so short-sighted."

We are providing temporary financial assistance, and will repay it immediately once my third uncle has gathered the necessary supplies.

Zhao Qi shook his head: "Miss Li, words alone are not enough, and besides, the risk is too great."

Li Tingting took a deep breath: "Master Zhao, if the Great Xia is lost..."

What other businesses do you gentlemen have to do?

This is a high-stakes gamble, but if you win, the rewards will be immense.

Sun Qian scoffed, "Miss Li, don't try to fool people with these big words."

Li Tingting said solemnly, "Master Sun, my Li family has already taken the lead by contributing 60,000 shi of grain."

Do you all lack even this basic sense of responsibility?

A brief silence fell over the private room.

Li Tingting continued, "Everyone, this is a matter of life and death for our nation."

If we can successfully repel the enemy, you will all be heroes.

Conversely, if the Great Xia Dynasty were to fall, where could you all escape to?

Wu Zha Nan heard about this from his father while he was having dinner.

Upon hearing that he could see Li Tingting, he immediately insisted on coming with Wu Lixin.

Seeing the powerful families acting so aggressively, he immediately felt sorry for Li Tingting.

Let's leave the Wang family out of it; after all, their strength isn't too weak.

But Sun and Zhao, who do you think you are to bully my Tingting?

If not now, when?

Wu Zha Nan immediately slammed his fist on the table and stood up, indignantly saying:

"The Sun and Zhao families, you have absolutely no sense of national responsibility!"

Tingting, a mere woman, was willing to sacrifice everything for the survival of her country.

He stepped forward to help the soldiers fighting on the front lines and did everything he could to gather supplies.

How can we, as dignified men, shrink back in such a cowardly manner?

If the country is gone, what will become of the family?

We enjoy the wealth and prosperity bestowed upon us by the nation, but now that the nation is in trouble...

How can we stand idly by?

How can we be less responsible than a woman like Tingting?

My Wu family is willing to contribute 30,000 shi of grain to fully support this war to save the nation.

Even if it costs me everything, I'm willing to give it my all!

Upon hearing Wu Zha Nan's impassioned and righteous words, Sun Qian and Zhao Qi...

His face instantly turned pale.

They usually fawned over a powerful family like the Wu family.

At this moment, how could I dare to refute?

Sun Qian quickly put on a beaming smile and bowed obsequiously, saying, "Young Master Wu is so magnanimous!"

With such a strong sense of national responsibility, we are ashamed to admit our inferiority.

Since the Wu family is so understanding and righteous, my Sun family is also willing to contribute 20,000 shi of grain.

To do my part for the imperial court!

Zhao Qi quickly echoed, "Yes, yes, Young Master Wu is absolutely right."

My Zhao family will also contribute 20,000 shi (a unit of dry measure), without hesitation!

Wu Lixin was furious when he saw his son act on his own.

But there was nothing she could do; she just regretted bringing him along.

This spendthrift son, he just opened his mouth and asked for 30,000 shi of grain!

Seeing the situation turn around in an instant, Li Tingting was overjoyed and quickly said:

"Thank you all for your support. I believe that with everyone's concerted efforts,

The situation on the front lines will surely turn from dangerous to safe.

Seeing that everyone agreed, Wang Chong dared not disobey: "Then my Wang family will also contribute 20,000 shi of grain."

Li Tingting glanced at Wu Zha Nan, thinking to herself, "I didn't expect this scoundrel to..."

It's surprising to see such a manly side to him. Not bad at all!