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Of the three routes,

First of all,

The Huainan Railway is the line that carries the most grain transport among all the lines.

the reason is simple,

The southeastern part of Jing Kingdom is the most fertile region, with numerous rivers and abundant farmland. Most of the grain production is generated in this area each year.

Article 2,

Wei Commandery and Shanyang Commandery.

The grain transported to these two places was not produced locally, but came from the capital of Jing State and the surrounding capital region.

The grain was transported south along the river from the north, passing through the cities of Weijun and Shanyang before finally reaching Qingshigu.

Article 3,

That was Han Yilin's target, namely Juye.

Here,

The situation is different again.

To the west of Juye County lies the Cangling Mountain Range, stretching for hundreds of miles.

Its location is precisely at the crossroads of the mountain range, which is a vital passage for east-west traffic.

The western prefectures of Jing Kingdom

If you want to transport grain and fodder eastward on a large scale, this is a point that you can hardly bypass.

Therefore,

Juye County is responsible for

The main purpose was to collect grain transported from the western part of Jing Kingdom, then transport it southeast along the river, and finally deliver it to Qing Shi Valley.

According to Zhou Xun's investigation...

This route,

They were responsible for about 30% of the logistics for the Pingtian Army's front lines.

Simultaneously,

The intelligence report mentioned that

The grain transport times for the three routes are not interconnected. As for the Juye route, a batch of grain is transported to the front line approximately every five days.

Traveling by boat all the way,

Downstream along the river,

They will only dock and unload their cargo when they reach a point where the river is no longer navigable.

after that,

Switch to a horse-drawn carriage

Complete the final leg of land transport.

The escort force numbered around 10,000, and if boatmen, cart drivers, and laborers were included, the total number would be between 50,000 and 60,000.

Of course,

This group of people,

They certainly don't have much combat power, so there's no need to consider them at all; we only need to deal with those ten thousand guards.

At last,

At the bottom of the intelligence page,

There is one more thing.

The next batch of supplies departed this morning and is expected to arrive at its final stop tomorrow evening for loading and unloading.

Seeing this,

Han Yilin's gaze sharpened.

In mind,

They were overjoyed.

As expected of Zhou Xun, the gold-quality craftsmanship is truly impressive and easy to use!

Although they share the same profession, compared to the Embroidered Uniform Guard, their abilities are truly remarkable.

As for,

Arrive at the dock tomorrow evening...

Isn't this the perfect opportunity to make a move?

and,

Han Yilin took a liking to

It's not just this batch of grain; the boatmen and laborers—such a huge population—are they not resources too?

As for the 10,000 escorting troops

to be frank,

Han Yilin really didn't feel much pressure. The only thing he needed to worry about was the main force of the Pingtian Army afterward.

After thinking about it,

Han Yilin glanced at the time.

It's still early.

"How about we go to the site and do an on-site inspection? See if there are any suitable spots for an ambush and subsequent defense?"

After thinking for a moment,

Han Yilin felt that this was really necessary.

Anyway, it's still early, and the banquet is in the evening, so a round trip will be enough.

after all,

this kind of thing,

Judging from the map alone, it's definitely not reliable.

If something unexpected happens tomorrow and disrupts my plans, then things will be really bad.

Once it's decided,

quickly,

Han Yilin called over Li Zehao and Cheng Murou to accompany him, and then, after hesitating for a moment before setting off, he also brought Chu Wanyan along.

It is called,

Look at her strategic abilities.

.......

quickly,

The four men rode away from Zhatian County.

They hurried towards the last stop on the Juye grain route.

Since he was only conducting an on-site survey of the terrain, Han Yilin did not bring a large group of people with him.

In terms of security,

He wasn't worried at all.

One gold and one red,

Two top-tier generals protected him.

Unless the Pingtian Army suddenly appears out of nowhere with thousands or tens of thousands of troops, if they really encounter any danger and can't win, can't they just run away?

As for Chu Wanyan...

Han Yilin turned her head and glanced at him; she was wearing a bright red long dress with a cloak over it for riding a horse.

It's very pleasing to the eye.

just,

That 7 points of combat strength,

can only say,

This person is truly weak and powerless, unlike Cheng Murou who wields axes and halberds with ease.

They rode at breakneck speed all the way.

near noon,

The four of them finally arrived near their destination.

Han Yilin pulled on the reins.

front,

A wide river runs across the river, its surface several tens of feet wide. The current is not rapid, and the water ripples under the sunlight.

Occasionally, you can also see a few merchant ships.

We drove slowly along the river.

and,

Not far away,

A small dock is also under construction.

It is said to be a dock,

It's actually more like a docking point specifically for transferring goods, with several wooden piers extending into the river.

There are also large areas of land along the shore that have been leveled by human hands.

Some barns and stables have been set up.

nearby,

You can also see dozens of guards wearing the standard armor of the Pingtian Army, patrolling back and forth.

obviously,

The logistics of the Pingtian Army

Finally, they will dock here for loading and unloading, and then be transported by horse-drawn carriages for the last leg of the journey.

What's the name of this river?

Han Yilin asked casually.

"Qinglan River".

beside,

Chu Wanyan answered almost without thinking, "It originates from the Cangling Mountains in the northwest of Jing Kingdom, passing through several prefectures along the way, but this is just a tributary..."

In no time,

Chu Wanyan then gave a brief account of the river's origin and the county it passed through.

After listening,

Li Zehao's expression shifted slightly.

"Miss Chu seems quite familiar with this place. Is she from the State of Jing?"

"right."

Han Yilin answered first: "And she comes from a prestigious family, she's a young lady from a prominent clan."

Li Zehao was taken aback: "The Chu family... another aristocratic family, could it be the Yunling Chu family?"

When mentioning family,

Chu Wanyan's expression wasn't very good, but she still nodded: "Exactly."

After confirmation,

Li Zehao's expression was clearly somewhat strange: "Some time ago, I heard that the Chu family of Yunling was preparing for a marriage alliance with the Lin family of Linchuan, but during the wedding procession..."

He didn't dare finish his sentence.

It seems a bit inappropriate to say this in front of the person in question.

As for Han Yilin, he had absolutely no such concerns: "So the bride ran away halfway there, huh?"

Chu Wanyan rolled her eyes in annoyance.

this matter,

It has clearly become the experience she least wants to talk about recently.

He went through all sorts of trouble to escape.

They escaped.

result,

He was captured and enslaved, and was about to be sold. He finally escaped, only to fall into Han Yilin's clutches again.

This kind of thing

It wouldn't be honorable for anyone to be in this situation.

Han Yilin laughed even harder: "I never expected I'd actually get such a good deal. Speaking of which, does this mean I've cheated on your fiancé?"

Although I don't know what "green hat" means,

But with that tone

Chu Wanyan knew it wasn't anything nice. Just as she was getting angry, Li Zehao beside her said with a worried expression, "Sir, the Lin family has now completely surrendered to the Pingtian Army. It's said they are highly valued within the army. They're with us now, I'm afraid..."

This concern,

How could Han Yilin not hear it?

but,

It's only a matter of time.

Han Yilin shrugged, nonchalantly saying, "It doesn't matter. We're going to fight sooner or later anyway, so what difference will one more Lin family make?"

finished,

Continue urging the horse forward,

Next,

The four of them carefully examined a long stretch of the riverbank.

Han Yilin mainly focused on the terrain.

After the grain convoy landed,

They will inevitably head from the dock towards Qing Shi Valley.

With such a large group, it's impossible for them to take any narrow, winding paths, so the actual number of routes they can choose from is actually quite limited.

quickly,

The group was located more than ten miles from the dock.

We found a pretty good spot.

Both sides of the road,

On one side is a gentle slope and dense forest.

On the other side are large areas of gently rolling hills.

Although the central road is wide enough for a convoy to pass through, the visibility is not good.

Especially further ahead,

There is also a slight turn.

Standing at the back, you can't see what's in front at all.

Han Yilin rode a horse,

I watched it twice, back and forth.

The more you look,

The more satisfied you are.

"This place is nice."

Li Zehao nodded in agreement: "If we lay in ambush on both sides in advance, and then suddenly attack after the grain convoy enters the middle, it will be difficult for 10,000 guards to deploy their formation in a short time."

Han Yilin nodded.

Regarding ambushes,

Actually, it's not that difficult.

With 10,000 guards, Han Yilin was confident that he could annihilate them in a direct confrontation, let alone an ambush, in Zhatian County.

But the real problem is,

Subsequently,

After they robbed the grain,

How should we deal with the main force of the Pingtian Army?

Thinking of this,

Han Yilin looked at Chu Wanyan with a half-smile: "This is the time for you to shine."

"Help me think of a way to deal with the main force of the Pingtian Army."