Through countless dynasties, I can summon the heroes of Chinese history.

The fact that Han Feng was sent here by Han Jun indirectly proves that he is quite capable.

And that is indeed the case.

More than two years ago, Han Feng had also participated in several battles against the Dongyi, and had several experience and achievements in leading troops. From troop deployment to the establishment of camps, it was all very easy for him.

"Prefect Hao, Military Commander Jiang, please rise without further ado."

Han Feng raised his hand in a gesture of support, his tone calm, but his gaze swept over the two men, taking in both their respect and their probing.

"Young master, you must be tired from your journey. I have prepared your carriage, with carved beams and painted rafters, brocade curtains and soft couches, everything you need. Please move in and rest."

Hao Tong, the prefect of Fengxiang County, took the lead and bowed, his tone full of respect and deference.

He was over forty years old, with a gentle face and a goatee. His blue satin official robe accentuated his upright posture, giving him the refined demeanor of a scholar-official.

"There's no rush to rest for now." Han Feng raised his hand in a gesture of obstruction, his expression suddenly hardening, the nonchalance between his brows vanishing, replaced by a sharp and stern aura.

"Prefect Hao, this bandit suppression was personally ordered by my father. It concerns the stability of our four prefectures and is by no means a trivial matter. Are the troops of Fengxiang Prefecture ready?"

Han Feng was also a pragmatic man. He was well aware of the importance of this battle. If this battle was not fought well, it would give King Jiang Ce of Laiyang a handle to use against him.

At that time, they will be in a passive position in every aspect.

Therefore, he didn't care about a military headquarters at all.

After all, this place was just a temporary resting place for him, and there was no need to make such a fuss.

At this moment, Han Feng's only concern was the more than 10,000 fierce bandits entrenched in Liangshan.

That band of thieves occupied the natural stronghold of the marshland, with its high fortifications making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. They were far superior to ordinary bandits, and the slightest mistake would result in heavy losses and ultimately failure.

As the third son of the Han family, it would be utterly a lie to say that Han Feng had no ambition for the position of head of the Han family.

As the most talented leader among Han Jun's six sons, Han Feng had finally seized this rare opportunity and naturally wanted to make the most of it. If he failed this time, it would be extremely difficult for him to regain his footing and make a comeback in the future.

It was for this reason that he accepted General Gao Lan's advice and marched quickly along the way, which enabled him to reach Fengxiang County in such a short time.

Hao Tong, the prefect, was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. He had not expected that this young master of the Han family would be so eager to get straight to the point, disregarding the fatigue of his journey.

However, Hao Tong was, after all, the prefect of a prefecture, and his reaction was quick. He immediately bowed and reported, "Your Excellency, the troop deployment in Fengxiang Prefecture is all under the coordination of Commander Jiang. I have prepared the provisions, weapons, tents and other supplies, which are piled up like mountains. They will be allocated immediately upon your order."

Upon hearing Hao Tong's words, Han Feng's gaze immediately fell on Jiang Shanbao, who was standing to the side.

This man was nearly thirty years old, broad-shouldered and burly, with a resolute face. His black iron armor gleamed coldly under the lamplight in the hall, making him a fierce general who had been on the battlefield for a long time. His strength was probably no less than mine.

"This humble general pays his respects to Your Excellency!"

Jiang Shanbao strode forward, his voice booming like a bell, causing the beams and pillars in the hall to tremble slightly.

"Fifteen thousand elite soldiers from Fengxiang County have all assembled at the drill ground outside the city. These are all veteran soldiers who have fought countless battles, skilled in archery and horsemanship, and fully armored, ready to be deployed by Your Highness at any time!"

This matter concerns the head of the Han family. As the true master of the four counties of Laiyang, he has sent his son to lead the army here, which further proves that he is very concerned about the Liangshan matter. Hao Tong and Jiang Shanbao would never dare to say a word false.

The official duties had to be handled flawlessly, otherwise, if the Han family was angered, it would be a catastrophic disaster that would lead to the confiscation of their property and the extermination of their entire clan.

"Excellent! What a group of battle-hardened warriors!"

Han Feng clapped his hands and laughed, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. He then reassured the two, "If this bandit suppression is successful, I will have my father petition His Majesty to reward you both, guaranteeing you a promotion and a bright future!"

Han Feng understood perfectly well that although these two were puppets supported by the Dong family, they had been operating in Fengxiang County for some time and had many trusted confidants and loyal followers in the army, so they had a deep foundation.

Suppressing the bandits on Liangshan Mountain was no easy task; both intelligence gathering and grain collection required the help of two people.

That's why Han Feng spoke up to appease the two men in front of him. If it could earn their wholehearted service, why not?

"Your words are too kind, young master!"

Hao Tong and Jiang Shanbao quickly bowed and saluted, their expressions solemn, their tone filled with trepidation.

"As local officials and subordinates of the Dong family patriarch, we were entrusted with this task by him. Suppressing bandits and quelling rebellions is our duty, so how dare we seek credit?"

They both knew very well that although they were officials of the Cangming Dynasty, they were actually subordinates of the Dong family patriarch. Before the Han family had completely subdued the Dong family, it was impossible for them to immediately take sides.

Han Feng nodded slightly, quite satisfied with their statements. After all, the Dong family was basically following the Han family's lead, and when the time was right, the Han family would naturally become the overlord of the four prefectures of Laizhou.

After probing their attitudes, Han Feng immediately changed the subject, saying, "Gentlemen, I have another question to ask you. I hope you will not hesitate to tell me."

"Young Master, please speak freely. We will tell you everything we know!" Hao Tong quickly agreed, his attitude becoming even more respectful.

He could see clearly that among the six major families of Laizhou, the Han family was the most respected, and although this third young master was young, he was meticulous and had an extraordinary demeanor, and was probably no ordinary person.

If he can curry favor with the Han family now, when they finally take off, he, as their subordinate, might very well rise to prominence.

Han Feng's gaze turned serious, and he asked in a deep voice, "You two have been stationed in Fengxiang County for a long time and are familiar with the local customs. You must know a great deal about the Liangshan bandits, right?"

Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle. Han Feng naturally understood this principle. Only by thoroughly understanding the situation of Liangshan, knowing the enemy's troop deployment, the strength and weakness of their generals, and the layout of their strongholds, could this battle be won safely.

Therefore, after Han Feng inquired about the troops, he was eager to find out about Liangshan's intelligence. These two had been working together for many years and must know many secrets that outsiders did not know.

Hao Tong naturally dared not be negligent and hurriedly reported back to Han Feng: "Young master, there are three leaders of the bandits on Liangshan. The three of them collude to cause trouble in one place and have gathered tens of thousands of followers under their command to occupy the mountain as kings."

The leader of this group was named Chao Gai. Originally a village headman with a modest fortune, he was arrogant and ambitious. To promote his reputation, he colluded with local ruffians to dig up a stone pagoda from a neighboring temple and move it to his village. His subordinates hailed him as the "Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King," demonstrating the extent of his arrogance.