My vicious dog, my horse, I can do whatever I want with it

Chapter 197 The Princess is Good

Wen Nian stopped silently, and the two of them ate a simple meal and then found a place to lean on and rest, waiting to check the location of the traps early tomorrow morning to see if they could find any prey.

It was quiet all around, and the only sound that could be heard was the cicadas chirping in the forest.

Zong Yanli put his hands behind his head and lay on the soft grass. He closed his eyes for just a moment and fell asleep peacefully with steady breathing.

Wen Nian, however, was not sleepy at all. He looked at the bright starry sky between the leaves above his head. If he looked closely, he seemed to be able to see the galaxy across the sky. He listened to Zong Yanli's gentle breathing with his ears tilted. The faint candlelight illuminated her profile, and Wen Nian stared at her for a long time without taking his eyes off her.

Just when Wen Nian closed his eyes and prepared to fall asleep, he suddenly seemed to hear some strange noises coming from the forest.

Wen Nian was quick to act and put out the bonfire directly. At the moment when Wen Nian put out the bonfire, Zong Yanli opened her eyes. She didn't even want to say anything more. She just grabbed a handful of sand and gravel next to her to cover up the remaining smoke from the fire.

The surroundings were plunged into darkness. The two of them held their breath, blinked to adapt to the darkness before their eyes, and tiptoed towards the dense forest.

Chirp——!

A figure was seen in the darkness of the forest, and then a bird-like chirping sound was heard.

In the moonlight, one could see that the man seemed to have tied something on the bird's leg, and then let the bird fly away. Seeing the man's hurried posture made Zong Yanli frown. He patted Wen Nian's shoulder and signaled him to catch the flying bird.

And I lowered my body and followed behind that person.

Looking at that person running fast, the direction he was heading back to was actually his own army?

Zong Yanli's face was solemn and a little dignified. She actually didn't know that there was a spy in the army!

Zong Yanli stood in the dark and watched the man leave without showing up to arrest him, so as to avoid alerting the enemy.

With the repeated expansion of military strength, the number of soldiers and generals under Zong Yanli's command has increased. Because of the sudden advance of the Northern Army, there are troops from all directions asking for help. Strictly speaking, it is still a bit messy, plus the Wuhuan who have just joined.

Zong Yanli was not sure which general the spy in the army came from.

"General." Wen Nian came back behind her, holding a bird she had never seen before. It was not the carrier pigeon they usually used, but looked like it was specially trained.

"Let me see." Zong Yanli took the letter that Wen Nian had taken down. After unfolding it, Wen Nian took out a fire starter he carried with him and blew it up. With the help of the firelight, he could clearly see the words on the letter. It clearly stated that Wuhuan and Daqian had reached an alliance, as well as important military matters.

"He actually knows about the difficult situation of our army's food shortage now. It seems that this person is in a high position." Zong Yanli lowered his eyes, folded the letter in his hand and put it into his sleeve. He did not kill the bird, but asked Wen Nian to release it.

Just let the bird fly away with the empty letter.

Zong Yanli turned around and said, "Go back."

Wen Nian was stunned when he saw Zong Yanli was actually going back to the stream in the forest: "General, aren't you going back to the camp?"

Zong Yanli said calmly, "Don't rush now. Let's go back tomorrow after we have seen the prey. It's a rare trip."

Wen Nian opened his mouth and lowered his head in agreement. He always obeyed Zong Yanli unconditionally.

After a night, Zong Yanli and Wen Nian got up early and went to the forest to check the traps to see if there was anything they could find. Unfortunately, after setting more than a dozen traps, they only managed to catch two rabbits and a pheasant, which was barely enough to fill their stomachs.

"It's better than returning empty-handed." Zong Yanli laughed and seemed to be open-minded.

He carried the wild rabbit, which weighed less than two taels of meat, threw it on the horse's back, and went back to the camp with Wen Nian.

Monk and others who were waiting in the camp were waiting impatiently, but when they saw that Zong Yanli only brought back two or three things, they burst into laughter.

Zong Yanli waved his hand and asked Gongsun Pu and Zhan Haoyue to come into the tent.

"General." Gongsun Pu and Zhan Haoyue entered. Zong Yanli was very hungry, so he didn't avoid them and ate while saying, "Have you come up with any solution I asked you to think of?"

"It's a bit of a strategy." Zhan Haoyue lowered his eyes and smiled, saying, "The next best thing is to find a way to get merchants to donate grain. There must be countless people who donate grain to build temples for gods and Buddhas in order to pray for immortality."

"This is actually the worst option?" Zong Yanli nodded with interest and continued to ask: "Then what is the best option?"

"Officials act like bandits, robbing food and returning home, then using soldiers to stage a fierce battle to seize food from merchants and return home." Gongsun Pu said dimly, "Directed and acted by myself, I gained both fame and food."

Zhan Haoyue looked at Zong Yanli with a smile and said, "It depends on which strategy the general wants to use."

Zong Yanli took a bite of the biscuit, swallowed it with the tea, and smiled, "I think both of your strategies are feasible. Why not try them both at the same time?"

In this troubled time, the people always need faith, and the theories of gods and Buddhas are the easiest to control. All that is needed is some way to create momentum, which is not a difficult task. Those who own assets and fertile land want immortality the most.

Zong Yanli called Pei Liang and Huo Wenqi to discuss the matter together without disturbing other people. He also called Sang Caijie and asked him to secretly arrange the matters of the temple.

On the other side, Fu Jiashi was called over. In line with the idea of ​​not bothering two people with the same problem, since it was Fu Jiashi who proposed to rob the merchants, then the "bandit" would naturally let him be the bad guy.

Fu Jia Shi was very happy. He felt a little awkward taking off his military armor and dressing up as a bandit again, but his brothers in the tent also found it interesting and fun.

Since it was a bandit attack, Zong Yanli did not let Fu Jiashi take many people with him. He only asked Bai Xiuyun to be his thug, in order to avoid hitting a wall and losing more people, which would be a waste of time.

The matter was kept secret, and Zong Yanli never publicized it. He only asked them to secretly dispatch people out of the camp. As for how to rob the merchants, Fu Jiashi would have to use their former special skills to find out.

Zong Yan Liyin and Anchu Xingce seemed to be training their troops step by step every day, but in fact they were already deploying a huge chessboard.

"Good!" The cheers from the parade ground were endless. Zong Yanli's eyes were dazzled by handling military affairs. He strolled out and heard a lot of people gathered in the parade ground.

"Then what are you doing?" Zong Yanli raised his chin and eyebrows and asked.

"It's the princess of Wuhuan." Lu Hao, who was sweating profusely in the front, ran over and said with a grin, "General, the princess of Wuhuan is really capable. She is not at all inferior to General Peng Hai in the fight!"

"Oh?" Zong Yanli was a little surprised.

Although she had long seen that the Wuhuan Princess was a martial artist, she had never fought with her and did not have a deep understanding of her abilities.

Zong Yanli raised his eyebrows and said, "Let's go and take a look."

In the training ground, Sai Ya was holding a whip in her hand and standing on the stage. The person she was fighting with was none other than Lei Jiliang.

The whip in Sayya's hand was as flexible as a poisonous snake. You dare not catch it, but you cannot avoid it either. It seemed very difficult to deal with.

And Saiya can not only use the whip, she can use both hands. The other hand holds a soft sword. If you get close to her, you will be scratched by the sword. What is even more unexpected is that she is also very strong, at least the strength cannot be regarded as that of an ordinary woman.

Zong Yanli watched for a long time and couldn't help but marvel at the fact that Princess Saiya was quite capable of fighting.

"Are all your princesses in the north so powerful?" Kuang Xingquan and others who were watching stared in surprise and turned to Du Zhe and asked.

"Haha!" Du Zhe's eyes were full of pride, and he said with a little amusement: "I also suffered a lot at the hands of the princess because I looked down on her."

What I mean is that I was beaten a lot.

Princess Saiya has been good at riding and shooting since she was young. Although she is good at using the whip, her horsemanship is the most powerful.

Zong Yanli suddenly remembered that when Princess Saiya said she was willing to serve as a soldier under her, it turned out that it was not just a casual remark, but she really had the ability to do so.

"Our northern girls are strong-willed, enthusiastic and forthright, and many of them are good at riding, shooting and using swords." Du Zhe said with a smile, "They are quite different from your southern girls."

"That's so different..." Kuang Xingquan silently widened his eyes.

"No more fighting." Although Saiya did have some skills, she was not as good as a general who had experienced many battles. Her endurance and tactics were slightly lacking.

Seeing that she could not win the fight with Lei Jiliang and that it was becoming increasingly difficult for her to cope with the situation, she took the initiative to admit defeat.

Lei Jiliang did not dare to look down on Sai Ya, and raised his hand politely and said, "Princess, you are very capable."

Sai Ya saluted back sheepishly: "It's me who can't defeat the general."

As the two were talking, they saw Zong Yanli, and they came forward to greet him politely.

Zong Yanli smiled and waved his hand, then turned to talk to Princess Sai Ya, asking her how she acquired such skills. Sai Ya also smiled and talked about her childhood. They had a pleasant conversation for a while, until Zong Yanli caught a glimpse of a person standing behind Du Zhe out of the corner of his eye.

She paused, then turned to Du Zhe and said, "General Du's move..."

"I'm afraid it's very inconvenient now?" Zong Yanli's face showed a bit of apology and embarrassment.

“…Not bad.” Du Zhe raised his hand and said, “Although my left hand is not as dexterous as my right hand, I will definitely achieve something in the future as long as I practice diligently.”

"Of course I believe in you." Zong Yanli smiled and said, "It's just that it's inconvenient for you to do so now. Do you want me to give you my personal soldiers to use?"

Du Zhe was stunned when he heard this, then laughed and said, "That's not necessary. It's enough for me, the deputy general, to take care of your daily life."

Zong Yanli then raised his eyebrows: "Deputy General?"

She openly cast her gaze on Miu Mo, who was standing behind Du Zhe.

Du Zhe introduced himself to her, and Miu Mo took a half step forward to greet Zong Yanli. Zong Yanli looked at Miu Mo, then his eyes fell on the trouser legs of her shoes, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said with a smile on his face: "You're welcome. I didn't expect that General Du's deputy general would have such a magnanimous demeanor."

Du Zhe lowered his head modestly, and Zong Yanli looked away and talked about other things.

Then Zong Yanli returned to the tent and called Gongsun Pu, Pei Liang and others.

"General." Gongsun Pu's eyes were slightly tired, and Pei Liang was not much better.

"Uh..." Zong Yanli looked at the two men's faces and suddenly began to reflect on whether he had abused them?

"Why don't you go back and have some sleep first and talk about it tomorrow?" Zong Yanli felt a little reluctant and said kindly.

Pei Liang really admired his general's dedication to the army. Isn't the general tired? ?

He sighed deeply, and said with all his strength: "General, please tell me now, but what is the matter?"

Zong Yanli pursed his lips and nodded: "Something's going on. I'm afraid it's not a small matter."

Zong Yanli frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "There are enemy spies in the army."

Zong Yanli's words instantly awakened the two men who were originally sleepy. They immediately sat up straight and looked at Zong Yanli seriously and asked, "General, have you caught him? Who is he? How did you find the spy? How long has the spy been lurking?"

Zong Yanli briefly recounted the hunting trip he had taken with Wen Nian a few days ago, then took out the hidden letter and showed it to Pei Liang and Gongsun Pu.

"I have been investigating these days, but I still can't determine who this spy is." Zong Yanli tapped the table with his fingers and said, "Until today, I saw someone."

"Du Zhe's deputy general, Miu Moshi."

Gongsun Pu looked up when he heard this and asked, "General, do you suspect him?"

Zong Yanli neither nodded nor shook his head, but said with a stern face: "Judging from the content of the letter, this person is in a high position. I have checked many people in my army and none of them seem to be suspicious."

"Only this Miu Mo." Zong Yanli narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Now I am more confused, is it Miu Mo who is alone, or does Du Zhe also know about it?"

After Zong Yanli finished speaking, Gongsun Pu and Pei Liang both showed serious expressions.

Pei Liang thought for a moment and said, "Why not... give it a try?"

Zong Yanli had the same idea, but he couldn't think of any good way at the moment. He also couldn't alert too many people for fear of being discovered. He also couldn't be sure whether his guess was correct or not, so he could only tell Pei Liang and Gongsun Pu about this.

Let her think tank come up with an idea.

Pei Liang and Gongsun Pu sighed resignedly. What else could they do?

Naturally, he had to offer advice to his own general.

"General——!"

"General, come out and see!"

Just when Pei Liang and Gongsun Pu were struggling to think of a good plan, the laughter and shouts of Monk and others were heard outside the tent. Zong Yanli went out of the tent in confusion and saw Monk and his men coming back carrying deer and goats.

Pei Liang and Gongsun Pu stood behind Zong Yanli, looking at the happy faces of Monk and his group, they almost gritted their teeth.

The two looked at each other, and suddenly felt a little heavy thinking, sometimes having a good brain is not a good thing...

These rough men only eat and sleep, fight and go hunting, how come they have so many jobs one after another! ?

"Keep the brain of the wild deer, roast it well, and use it as a supplement for Mr. Gongsun and Pei Liang." Zong Yanli came forward and said something that immediately moved Gongsun Pu and Pei Liang greatly.

The general is so nice that he cares about them so much!