"We can only remain here, search for a weakness in our army, and then launch a desperate attack to see if we can achieve a great victory."
"Only by achieving victory will Ke Bineng's position among the Xianbei tribes be secure, and he might even rise to a higher level. The tribal leaders he brought with him will then continue to support him."
Tian Feng nodded upon hearing this. His Lord had analyzed the current situation very thoroughly, and it aligned perfectly with his own thoughts.
After a moment of contemplation, the voice continued!
"Lord, since Ke Bineng is looking for our weakness, why don't we set a trap to lure him in? We should try to annihilate the enemy in one battle and resolve this conflict."
Liu Jin heard this, pondered for a moment, and then his voice slowly came out!
"Trying to expose a weakness to lure him in might be difficult."
"After all, the Xianbei forces are numerous and still hold a numerical advantage, especially since the Xianbei also have several thousand cavalry who are as swift as the wind and as fast as lightning."
"Even if they fall into a trap, they might still have a chance to turn the tide, or even reverse the defeat and defeat our army."
"So, without a foolproof opportunity, we should not take the initiative to attack, lest we be defeated by the enemy and cause Dingxiang Commandery to be devastated."
At this point, Liu Jin's voice paused, then continued!
"However, we don't need to be too anxious. From the investigations during this period, the morale of the Xianbei army is somewhat low, and there have even been some deserters."
"If my prediction is not wrong, although these Xianbei tribal leaders are gathered together, each has their own agenda. Some probably have no intention of fighting and are thinking about how to return to the grasslands."
"As long as we hold out against them for another two or three months without revealing any weaknesses, Ke Bineng will definitely withdraw his troops and return to the grasslands."
"By then, this great battle will be over. Although we won't have achieved a dazzling victory, at least Dingxiang Commandery will have been preserved."
"Once we have developed for another two years, and all areas have stabilized and our troops are in order, I will take the initiative to attack the Xianbei and completely resolve the threat from the grasslands."
At this point, a cold glint appeared in Liu Jin's eyes.
Although he had been in a standoff with the enemy during this period, he felt somewhat stifled, confined to the military camp and unable to engage in a major battle with the enemy.
Ultimately, his own strength was still too weak, and his cavalry was not yet sufficient, so he still lacked the qualifications to contend with the enemy.
Tian Feng, standing behind him, nodded slightly upon hearing this, and a look of anticipation appeared in his eyes.
After developing, it was indeed necessary to launch a severe strike against the grasslands, at least to ensure that the Xianbei would not have the strength to march south for three to five years.
His Lord would then be able to free up his hands, occupy the Nine Commanderies of Bing Province, and establish his royal hegemony with this as his foundation.
Liu Jin slowly stood up, stretched, facing the dazzling sunlight, appearing somewhat bored.
He looked at Tian Feng beside him and asked!
"By the way, Yuan Hao."
"There are no problems on Yanmen's side, are there?"
Tian Feng shook his head upon hearing this and said loudly!
"Lord, rest assured, Yanmen has not been harassed by these Xianbei, and the people in various places are still living in peace and contentment."
"The recruitment of displaced people has been ongoing, and this period should see an increase of tens of thousands. By then, the population of various places in Yanmen Commandery will also reach over 400,000, which can be considered a populous major commandery."
"As for the level of prosperity, it will probably take a lot of time to govern, but with the Lord's policies and methods of reclaiming barren land, a lot of time can be saved."
Liu Jin nodded upon hearing this. As long as Yanmen Commandery could develop well, he would be much more relaxed.
Then he would begin developing Dingxiang Commandery and Cloud Middle Commandery, connecting the three commanderies to form his foundation.
After a moment of silence, the voice continued!
"In addition, send someone to inform Zhao Teng to continue purchasing grain from the Zhen Family. Buy as much as possible, and be sure to stockpile enough grain."
"As long as we can get through this year and properly settle the recruited displaced people, next year we will be completely relaxed, and we might even be able to collect some taxes to gradually alleviate financial pressure."
Tian Feng quickly nodded upon hearing this, cupped his hands, and respectfully promised!
While the two were chatting, a fast horse was galloping through the military camp, making a thundering sound of hooves.
The target was very clear, it was Liu Jin, who was sitting outside the tent.
The horse stopped a few meters away, and the messenger dismounted, with a respectful expression on his face, cupped his fists, and said loudly!
"Reporting to the Lord, General Guan has sent a secret report."
Liu Jin 'oh-ed' slightly upon hearing this, with some doubt between his brows.
Could it be that some news came from Yanmen Pass?
As for being breached by the Xianbei, he was not worried. Yanmen Pass was, after all, an easy place to defend and difficult to attack, and with Guan Yu having two thousand soldiers in his hands, even thirty thousand Xianbei would find it difficult to breach.
He immediately waved his hand, signaling the other party to present the secret report.
The messenger took a few steps forward and respectfully handed it over. Liu Jin reached out and took it, then carefully examined it.
After reading it, his eyes lit up, and his breathing quickened.
The smile on his face simply couldn't be suppressed, and a loud laugh echoed!
Tian Feng, standing beside him, saw his Lord so excited, and a look of urgency appeared on his face, as if he also wanted to take a look.
Liu Jin saw Tian Feng beside him, his head constantly leaning towards him, and directly handed over the envelope in his hand.
"Yuan Hao, take a look."
Tian Feng did not waste words, directly reached out and took the letter, his eyes bright, staring at the letter, carefully examining it.
A moment later, he let out a gasp, stroking his beard, his eyes extremely bright, and his excited voice slowly came out!
"Lord, this is incredibly good news!"
"I didn't expect General Guan to be so brave as to repel the three thousand Xianbei soldiers guarding outside the pass."
"Even so, that would be enough, but now he has brought over a thousand soldiers to the rear of the Xianbei main camp."
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we can definitely defeat Ke Bineng and win this battle."
"Lord, we cannot miss this!"
Tian Feng's eyes showed a fervent look, and he paced back and forth, his mind constantly thinking, simply unwilling to give up this opportunity.
Liu Jin nodded upon hearing this. From the moment he finished reading the letter, he already knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
He immediately ordered his personal guards!
"Go down immediately and summon all officials above 600 shi to the central military tent for a discussion."
The personal guards, having received the order, dared not delay and immediately went to handle the matter.
Liu Jin then led Tian Feng into the tent, and he sat at the head seat, beginning to ponder.
A moment later, Min Chun, Zhang He, Wu Xing, Hao Zhao, Zhang Yang, Zhao Yun, and others walked in one after another.
Everyone took their seats on both sides, pricking up their ears, ready to listen to what was happening.
