Rebirth in Another World: The Ultimate Legend

Faced with the imminent problem of food shortages, Lin Yu and Su Yao were as anxious as ants on a hot pan. Lin Yu's brows were furrowed, and veins bulged on his forehead. He knew all too well that food supplies were the foundation of an army's operations; if this problem wasn't resolved quickly, they would be unable to withstand the enemy's impending fierce attack. Therefore, Lin Yu made a decisive move, quickly summoning his generals to discuss countermeasures.

After all the generals had gathered in the tent, Lin Yu spoke with a grave expression: "Generals, the situation we face is extremely dire. Our army's food supplies are severely depleted. If we don't come up with a proper solution soon, we may not be able to withstand the enemy's next fierce attack!"

At this moment, a general stepped forward and offered a suggestion: "Marshal, I believe we should urgently requisition grain and fodder from the surrounding towns to alleviate our immediate crisis." However, upon hearing this, Su Yao's face showed deep worry. She retorted with concern: "While this might be worth a try, it could very well provoke strong resentment among the local people. Furthermore, even if we manage to requisition some grain and fodder, the amount might not be enough to support our army's long-term operations."

For a moment, time seemed to freeze in the entire tent, plunging into a deathly silence. Some hung their heads, others furrowed their brows, their faces revealing deep sorrow and helplessness. They sat huddled together, looking at each other but speechless, seemingly at their wits' end, completely unsure how to cope with their current predicament.

However, just when everyone was almost in despair, Su Yao's previously dull eyes suddenly lit up, like a dazzling shooting star streaking across the night sky. Immediately afterward, a flash of inspiration burst forth in her exceptionally intelligent mind, and a brilliant idea surged into her heart like a tidal wave.

A glint of excitement flashed in her eyes, like a torch suddenly lit in the darkness. Unable to contain her excitement, she abruptly stood up and raised her voice to the marshal seated at the head of the table, shouting, "Marshal, please hear me out! I've suddenly thought of a potentially feasible plan! We might send a team of shrewd and capable warriors to thoroughly search the surrounding area and see if there are any well-hidden granaries. After all, no one can guarantee that there aren't large quantities of previously stored but undiscovered grain stored in those little-known corners!"

Lin Yu, who had been frowning the whole time, slowly raised his head upon hearing these words, his gaze sweeping over the crowd and landing directly on Su Yao. He stared into the distance, a thoughtful glint in his deep eyes, silently weighing the feasibility of this newly conceived idea. Time ticked by, the tent so quiet that only the slightly rapid breathing of the inhabitants could be heard. Finally, after a brief but tense moment of deliberation, Lin Yu's eyes suddenly lit up, like the first ray of sunlight piercing through the clouds at dawn. He realized that this seemingly risky plan might truly offer a glimmer of hope to the army currently trapped in its predicament.

Without hesitation, Lin Yu issued the order, decisively and swiftly selecting several well-equipped, highly trained, and experienced elite squads from the army. These squad members were all agile, intelligent, and courageous—truly the elite force of the military. At Lin Yu's command, they immediately sprang into action, galloping off in different directions. The sound of hooves echoed through the sky, raising clouds of dust, and a tense and exciting search operation began…

Time ticked by, each moment feeling incredibly long. Finally, amidst everyone's anxious wait, a cloud of dust rose in the distance, and a small squad returned at breakneck speed. As they drew nearer, Lin Yu eagerly stepped forward to inquire about the situation. The squad leader reported excitedly, "General, we've found an abandoned granary! Although there isn't much food left, it should be enough to last for a while and temporarily alleviate our current predicament." Hearing this news, Lin Yu's heart leaped with joy, and his tense nerves relaxed slightly.

However, at that moment, a fast horse galloped from the capital, bringing shocking news—the king not only showed no sign of dispelling his suspicions about Lin Yu, but even issued a stern order demanding that Lin Yu immediately lead his army back to the capital. This sudden decree struck Lin Yu like a bolt from the blue, leaving him stunned.

He knew full well that if he obeyed the imperial decree and returned to the capital, the border would be left undefended, allowing the enemy to seize the opportunity and advance unimpeded, with unimaginable consequences. However, if he openly disobeyed the imperial edict, he would be committing the crime of deceiving the emperor, a crime he would also be guilty of. For a moment, Lin Yu was caught in a dilemma, unable to move forward or backward, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Standing to the side, Su Yao gazed firmly at Lin Yu and said softly, "Lin Yu, you absolutely cannot return to the capital so easily. The people on the border place their hopes on you, as do those soldiers who fought so hard; they all depend on your command and leadership. We must find a way to defend this land!"

Lin Yu slowly raised his head, meeting Su Yao's trusting and encouraging gaze. After a long silence, he nodded heavily, indicating his agreement with Su Yao's view. After careful consideration, he resolutely made up his mind to defy the imperial decree and continue to defend the border.

However, Lin Yu and his companions had no idea that their every move was being secretly monitored by spies from the enemy country, who had relayed this crucial intelligence to the enemy's high command. Upon hearing this news, the enemy general was overjoyed and immediately mobilized his troops, preparing to launch an even more ferocious and devastating attack while Lin Yu was disobeying the imperial decree and morale was low…