Chapter 925: 523: The Foundation of Enfeoffment! (Part 2)

Chapter 925: Chapter 523: The Foundation of Enfeoffment! (Part 2)

We must offer him benefits.

“Perhaps Your Highness could speak first,” Chen Yuan hesitated for a moment before speaking.

He certainly wanted to be ennobled.

This promotion did not only mean an elevated official position, but also considerable power and fame.

In the future, this status would be very useful if he wanted to carry out any actions.

“I have already discovered where the Barbarians Clan’s food and supplies are stored. Your task now is to burn them. Without these supplies, the Northern Barbarians’ Iron Cavalry wouldn’t last long.”

Figures like Wanyan Tianba, the Great Khan, and the Upper Three Realms martial artists can fast for a short or even a long period, but they are the minority.

The truly vast numbers are the lower-tier Northern Barbarian cavalry.

They cannot go without daily sustenance!

With half a million troops, even if the war horses can endure for a time, they won’t last long. As for the fifth of the territory we ceded…

Wei Jinfeng had already taken most of the food, and the fifth of Liangzhou’s territory is vast, empty, and sparse. It’s not easy for the Barbarians Clan to slaughter all the people.

Naturally, they won’t find much food.

“What?”

Upon hearing these words, most of the people in the hall showed a change in their expressions, seemingly shocked.

They were not ignorant of warfare and naturally understood the importance of provisions, and they knew the Northern Barbarians would be aware of it too.

The storage sites for provisions are usually heavily guarded.

Even a master proficient in predicting secrets of warfare couldn’t figure out these things.

How did King Liang know?

Chen Yuan furrowed his brow, not immediately agreeing, merely curious why Wei Jinfeng would send him on this mission, knowing that he was, after all, just a Dan Realm Master.

And within the Beiliang Army, even Yang Transformation level experts were not scarce.

Strange, truly strange.

As if having noticed Chen Yuan’s concerns and doubts, Wei Jinfeng continued:

“The storage place for the Barbarians’ provisions has been pre-engraved with a Void Transmission Array by me, but the Void Stone I have is too small to support martial artists above the Yang Transformation level entering without danger.

Moreover, the martial artists guarding the Barbarians array are undoubtedly Yang Transformation level, so there needs to be an expert capable of resisting this level to enter. Originally, I wanted to refine a Divine Talisman, but with enemies at our door, there can be no loss of resources.

Your concern is understood. This time, you’re not going alone; I’ve also prepared eighteen Hidden Guards for you. They will break through at the cost of their lives,

Making your presence merely an extra layer of security.”

Wei Jinfeng slowly revealed the details.

After listening, Chen Yuan was even more curious, a pre-carved Void Array?

After ruling out all impossibilities, he paused suddenly.

Doesn’t this mean Wei Jinfeng had foreseen where the Northern Barbarians’ provisions would be stored?

This is…

No wonder Wei Jinfeng is truly King of Beiliang!

“Who are the eighteen Hidden Guards Your Highness mentioned?”

Suppressing his shock, Chen Yuan asked.

But it was not Wei Jinfeng who answered, but the main commander of the Dark Camp, whose presence seemed almost nonexistent and who hadn’t spoken a word before. His voice was somewhat hoarse as he spoke softly:

“These are eighteen Hidden Guards refined by the Prince using secret techniques. Though their minds aren’t clear, each has True Core Realm cultivation, with extraordinary combat strength.

If they form a grand formation, even a True Master with a Primordial Spirit could be faced.”

Chen Yuan let out a long breath.

So, Wei Jinfeng had such a contingency. He had never heard of this before.

As he hesitated, Wei Jinfeng spoke again:

“This matter is dangerous, but currently, in Liangzhou City, no one else has such capability. I know your concerns, and besides the ennoblement,

I owe you a favor from me, how about it?”

His gaze was solemn as he looked at Chen Yuan.

“Fear not, Your Highness. If the Northern Barbarians’ provisions are indeed there, I will do my utmost!” Chen Yuan immediately stood and spoke.

He knew in his heart that this was probably Wei Jinfeng’s limit. If he didn’t agree, it might be enforced by a military order.

Besides, Chen Yuan would indeed not be at a loss.

Apart from being ennobled, Wei Jinfeng also owed him a favor, which was no small condition. A favor from the King of Beiliang was not something many could claim.

Sure enough, when Wei Jinfeng mentioned owing Chen Yuan a favor, everyone present looked at both Chen Yuan and Wei Jinfeng with astonishment.

They didn’t understand why he would say that.

Was Chen Yuan really capable of refusing even under military orders?

This was precisely the difference between Wei Jinfeng and them; he knew Chen Yuan’s true identity and secrets, which were far from simple on the surface.

During the previous battle at Sword Sect Pass, Wanyan Tianba had tried to ambush Chen Yuan, but then he had seen that Chen Yuan didn’t show a trace of panic.

He must have had some contingency.

A contingency capable of resisting a strike from a True Monarch, wouldn’t this mean the attack on the Northern Barbarians’ provisions was a surefire success?

“Good, then I leave this matter entirely to you.”

Wei Jinfeng nodded and then turned his gaze toward the Governor of Liangzhou and the General of the North:

“This matter is of great importance and must not be leaked.”

“Rest assured, Your Highness, this official will surely…”

The Governor of Liangzhou was just about to express his stance.

Wei Jinfeng’s voice came again:

“Hmm, as long as you understand. So, please trouble the both of you to reside in the Prince Mansion for a few days.”

“Uh…this… yes, as Your Highness commands.”

“This general obeys.”