Chapter 555: The Harvest of the Natural Moat

Upon hearing this, Xue Rengui's lips curled up into an imperceptible smile.

He naturally understood the deeper meaning behind Cai Delai's words, which was that he wanted to use this to enhance his and others' status in the eyes of the Cangzhou Army.

But at this moment, Xue Rengui didn't want to argue with them anymore.

"You are wrong, General Cai. What do you mean by 'guarding on behalf of others'?"

"Wherever our army goes, everything will be taken care of by our army. This is military regulation and cannot be violated."

Xue Rengui retracted his gaze and said calmly.

"General Xue is right. It was our negligence."

"From now on, all those places will be handed over to the Cangzhou Army for control. We will not argue with them."

Cai Delai's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal, nodded repeatedly, and forced a brighter smile onto his fat face.

Zhang He observed silently from the side, secretly wary of Cai Delai's cunning and changeable nature.

In this chaotic world, people's hearts are hard to predict. Even if people temporarily calm down, there may be ulterior motives behind it.

"General Cai, when our army takes over, I hope everything can be in order and there won't be any mistakes."

"Otherwise, military law is ruthless. I hope that Supervisor Cai can understand."

Thinking of this, he interrupted Cai Delai and added.

If they dare to do anything behind his back, don't blame the halberds in the hands of his halberd warriors for not recognizing them!

He is just a military general who only needs to know how to wield a sword.

He doesn't need to, and can't, appease these remnants!
Therefore, he didn't need to maintain good relationships with Cai Delai and others unless he was familiar with them.

Upon hearing this, Cai Delai was a little displeased with Zhang He's straightforwardness, but he did not dare to show it on his face. He promised repeatedly that everything would be arranged properly and would not cause any trouble to the Cangzhou army.

Xue Rengui showed no expression when he saw this. The most important thing at the moment was to stabilize the situation. As for the little thoughts of Cai Delai and others, as long as they did not hinder the overall situation, they could be put aside for the time being.

"Although baggage and equipment are military supplies, if it causes unnecessary misunderstandings and even stirs up public sentiment, it is not what our army wants."

"Besides, our army has its own rules. Everything must be based on military orders. Privately occupying military funds, no matter what the reason, is intolerable."

Xue Rengui spoke with a slight smile on his face, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

Cai Delai's expression changed slightly, but he didn't dare to refute and could only nod repeatedly.

"General, you are absolutely right. I was not thoughtful enough."

As Cai Delai spoke, he secretly signaled with his eyes to the powerful people behind him, indicating that they should express their opinions quickly.

Those powerful people were not stupid either. Upon seeing this, they stepped forward one after another and expressed their willingness to immediately hand over the occupied land. They even promised that their families would provide food and supplies to help with military needs. For a time, various statements were heard everywhere.

Xue Rengui watched coldly, with his own thoughts in mind.

Although these people have been forced to bow their heads temporarily due to the situation, they may not be convinced in their hearts.

However, what is more important at the moment is to stabilize the overall situation. As for these people, there will be ways to slowly train them in the future.

Under the general trend, any little thoughts will be exposed.

"Okay, since you all have this awareness, I will just believe it for now."

"But there is one thing I need to remind you of."

"Our army is a benevolent and righteous army. We should treat the people like the spring breeze and rain, and treat military discipline like the ice of winter. I hope you will take good care of yourselves and don't let me down."

Xue Rengui's voice was not loud, but it made Cai Delai and others tremble in their hearts.

There was no way. Even if they wanted to reason, the "reason" was in someone else's hands, and whatever they said was right. Thinking of this, everyone felt sad, but their faces were stern, and they quickly responded and obeyed.

Cai Delai had a big smile on his face, but he was muttering to himself in his heart.

This General Xue may seem gentle and polite, but he is actually very tough and it seems that he is not an easy person to deal with.

"Junyi, you must immediately arrange for personnel to take over those places."

Xue Rengui turned to Zhang He, his tone full of trust.

Xue Rengui has always had great goodwill towards colleagues like Zhang He who are of the same type as himself and equally wise and brave.

"Also, please pay more attention to the old and weak Yellow Turban soldiers outside the Great Wall."

Zhang He accepted the order and was about to leave when he was stopped by Xue Rengui.

"I will obey your orders and live up to your trust."

Zhang He paused, spoke in a firm and powerful voice, then turned and left, ready to start dealing with the next matters.

Afterwards, Xue Rengui didn't want to continue being hypocritical and treacherous with Cai Delai and his group.

He set out directly on a patrol journey to various places in Tianqian Pass, thinking in his mind how to better control this most majestic pass in Hengzhou.

Tianqian Pass is the most majestic and fortified pass in Hengzhou, and naturally it is filled with various important materials from all over Hengzhou.

The most important thing is that previously only some defeated Yellow Turban soldiers came to guard the pass.

The defenders inside Tianqian Pass did not take it seriously.

Therefore, the huge amount of baggage and war preparations gathered in this fortress were not consumed much, and all fell into the hands of the Cangzhou army.

As they walked, Xue Rengui's attention was first attracted by the mountains of baggage.

However, among all these supplies, what interested him most were the special war preparations made using Hengzhou's unique products.

Hengzhou has always served as the rear base and logistics base for many prefectures and counties within the Daqian Dynasty.

This land is not only fertile, but also contains many unknown treasures.

Among them, a war horse called "Yunzhui" is a unique treasure of Hengzhou.

This war horse comes from a vast plain in Hengzhou, where the soil is fertile and the fields are vast, providing a unique growth environment for Yunzhui.

Yunzhui has a slender physique and long limbs. He runs like he is flying through the clouds. His speed and endurance make him the best of the time.

Relying on this kind of war horse, Hengzhou once became one of the largest logistical suppliers for many cavalrymen in the Daqian Dynasty, except for several border areas such as Yun and Cang. Its strategic value cannot be underestimated.

Xue Rengui stopped in front of the stable, looking at the Yunzhui war horses, admiration flashing in his eyes.

These war horses are not only important means of transportation in war, but also powerful partners of the Cangzhou Army in future charges and battles.

In addition to the Yunzhui war horse, Hengzhou also has a special herb called "Biluo Xiancao".

This herb grows in the deep mountains and forests of Hengzhou, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth and has magical effects.

It can refresh the mind, enhance physical strength, and even has miraculous effects on healing injuries.

Several kinds of elixirs refined from the Biluo Immortal Grass are well-known throughout the Tianwu Continent.

Among them, the "Biluo Pill" made from the Biluo Immortal Grass can quickly restore physical strength, allowing soldiers to maintain lasting combat effectiveness on the battlefield.

"Xiancao Huichun Pills" can even treat various injuries, allowing the wounded to recover quickly and return to the battlefield.

(End of this chapter)