Although these Wuhuan killed families they had done business with,
other families didn't know that!
After being so scared,
the remaining noble families rushed to Zhuo County almost scrambling, crying and begging Qin Feng to send people to protect them.
As long as Qin Feng was willing to send troops, let alone grain and grass, they were even willing to pay protection fees every month.
In response,
Qin Feng, who was prepared, naturally accepted them all.
Not only that,
he sent his troops the very next morning after agreeing to the matter yesterday afternoon.
Six county towns, one thousand men per county town, three hundred cavalry, seven hundred infantry.
With the elite level of the system's soldiers, these men were more than capable of defending the city.
Even in a head-on battle, they could easily defeat several thousand Wuhuan barbarians.
In response,
while those noble families were relieved, their impression of Qin Feng improved significantly.
This friend is truly reliable, he genuinely helps when needed!
However,
after the news gradually came in, the noble families who were still celebrating were stunned.
What's going on?
It wasn't those Wuhuan who did it?
Upon further investigation,
besides those in Zhuo Commandery who were genuine Wuhuan, the bandits in other commanderies and counties were also unfamiliar to the Wuhuan.
Moreover,
even the Wuhuan bandits in Zhuo Commandery had long been captured by Qin Feng.
What on earth was going on?
It wasn't just these noble families who were confused; even the leaders of the Wuhuan tribes were bewildered.
Someone was acting behind their backs?
Preposterous!
It was one thing to bear these infamy, but they didn't even get any benefits?
Investigate!
Investigate them all!
Find out everyone who dared to impersonate them, the Wuhuan!
As the Wuhuan and the noble families joined forces, the truth soon surfaced.
The Wuhuan bandits in the entire You Province all came from Zhuo County?
Not only that,
after robbing those noble families, they actually brought the spoils back to Zhuo County?
This...
This...
The noble families and Wuhuan leaders who discovered the truth were all bewildered.
Were those people Qin Feng's subordinates?
Impossible!
They had been fighting fiercely with the Wuhuan just a few days ago, how could they be their subordinates?
Let alone the noble families who refused to believe it, even the leaders of the Wuhuan tribes didn't believe it.
They could obey the orders of the Great Han because the Han was stronger than them.
Why should a mere rebel like you?
Dare to command us?
Even if you had the courage of a leopard, were those tribesmen all simpletons?
How could they be so obedient?
However,
before those Wuhuan could figure out what was going on, Qin Feng directly declared war on them.
The reason?
Need I ask?
What have you Wuhuan done in our You Province? Don't you know yourselves?
When the news spread,
the Wuhuan tribal leaders in Shanggu, Yuyang, and other places were almost furious enough to explode.
"Bastard!"
"Son of a bitch!"
"Not only did they steal from our partners, but they also blamed us for it?"
"Do you really think we're afraid of you!"
"If you want war, then let's fight!"
As the roars of the Wuhuan leaders echoed, the Wuhuan tribes all mobilized.
Shanggu, Yuyang, Youbeiping... the well-known Wuhuan tribes dispatched their troops almost simultaneously.
...
You Province, Zhuo Commandery.
Zhuo County,
the Governor's Mansion.
Zhang Fei and Guan Yu, who had recently returned to Zhuo County, rushed over.
"My Lord, what should we do?"
Upon seeing Qin Feng, Zhang Fei immediately said anxiously:
"The Wuhuan from three commanderies have simultaneously dispatched troops, numbering as high as one hundred thousand. How should we respond?"
"What's the rush?"
After glaring at Zhang Fei, Qin Feng smiled and asked the young general in white robes before him:
"Pengju, do you think we should let them meet?"
"That depends on what my Lord's objective is!"
"What do you mean?"
"To defeat them, or to annihilate them!"
Seeing that Qin Feng seemed to want to test him, the young general in white robes said with a grave expression:
"If my Lord only intends to defeat them, then we should divide our forces into three paths. Myself and the two commanders can each lead a cavalry unit, and we can easily defeat them!"
"Hmm?"
Qin Feng nodded thoughtfully and continued to ask:
"What about annihilating them?"
"Then let them meet!"
Thinking of the troops under his Lord, a cold smile appeared on the young general's lips.
"If my Lord wants to eliminate their fighting strength, after they gather, we will encircle and suppress them from three directions with heavy cavalry!"
"If we add some infantry on the periphery, not many of these hundred thousand barbarians will return."
"Excellent~!"
After listening to the young general's analysis, Qin Feng smiled with satisfaction.
Then,
he stood up and beckoned to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who were looking somewhat stunned.
"Yide, Yunchang, and Yanqi, come, let me introduce you."
"This is Yue Fei, courtesy name Pengju, and he is also the head of our First Legion."
"???"
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who became more and more confused as they listened, finally understood one thing.
This fellow's name was Yue Fei, courtesy name Pengju, and he seemed quite capable.
Yang Yanqi, who followed behind, blinked her eyes with curiosity.
"My Lord, what is the First Legion?"
"Don't rush, sit down first!"
After introducing everyone to each other, Qin Feng waved to Li Xiuning beside him.
"Xiuning, you can introduce our current situation to them."
"Yes~!"
After a soft reply, Li Xiuning hung a map at the head of the table.
"Before I introduce the specific situation, let me first introduce our current troop strength."
"Infantry... one hundred and twenty thousand, cavalry sixty thousand!"
"Hiss~!"
As Li Xiuning's words fell, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei gasped in unison.
Even Yang Yanqi, who usually didn't pay much attention, widened her eyes subconsciously.
One hundred and twenty plus sixty?
One hundred and eighty thousand?
When did we become so powerful?
Even if we're so strong, why did I only get two thousand cavalry last time we fought?
As expected!
Men are all big liars!
They say they love me every day when things are good, but they forget me when there's trouble?
"???"
Sensing Yang Yanqi's unfriendly glance, Qin Feng looked bewildered.
What's wrong?
Although we reached first base yesterday, you agreed to it, didn't you?
"Cough cough~!"
Seeing her Lord exchanging glances with Yang Yanqi, Li Xiuning couldn't help but cough lightly.
"My Lord, perhaps you should do it?"
"No, no..."
Instantly retracting his gaze, Qin Feng waved his hand seriously.
"Xiuning, please continue..."
"Hmph~!"
Li Xiuning snorted softly and took out a pointer, pointing at the map.
"In the eleven commanderies of You Province, including Zhuo Commandery, each commandery is garrisoned by eight thousand infantry and two thousand cavalry."
"As for those ten thousand Mongolian cavalry, my Lord has other plans for them."
"Therefore..."
"We combined the remaining deployable thirty-two thousand infantry and twenty-eight thousand cavalry to form the You Province First Legion."
"The entire army, excluding logistical units, totals sixty thousand, and with logistics, it can reach one hundred thousand!"
"The commander of the First Army is currently tentatively set as Yue Fei, with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as his deputies."
"Does anyone have any questions?"