Zhang Yue's face was filled with uncontrollable excitement, and Qin Zaidao and the calmness on Gu Minghai's face formed a sharp contrast.

Although Jiang Feng was eager to know what the situation was, he needed to maintain the necessary reserve and calmness in front of the other side.

This is not hypocrisy, but the need to establish an image.

"It's done, Erlang!" Zhang Yue knew what a big mistake he had made as soon as he spoke. The gazes he cast beside him suppressed him and subconsciously broke free from the heavy pressure.

Jiang Feng in front of him is no longer the close friend of the past, but the master of the future of all the old Guangzhou army and Gushi army, including himself. So many people have embarked on a path of no return. How to go on, hope is placed on him.

"Mr. Jiang, everything is as expected! Among the more than 900 prisoners, more than 600 are willing to stay and join us!"

Qin Zaidao's eyes also shone with excitement. He was equally excited and joyful, but his self-esteem and reason allowed him to maintain the demeanor he should have as a senior officer, especially in front of the commander who was much younger than him.

"Okay! It's worth celebrating!" Jiang Feng also looked satisfied on his face. Although it was reasonable to expect that these soldiers chose to join after Shangguan escaped, most of these soldiers came from Dingcheng, Le'an and Guangshan counties, so it was also normal for them to choose to leave.

For this reason, he specifically warned Gu Minghai, Zhang Yue and Qin Zaidao to encourage and attract these captured soldiers, but also to explain clearly to them that they will never force themselves to stay. Those who are willing to leave can leave unconditionally. Of course, armor and weapons must be left.

Jiang Feng was unwilling to leave behind a group of soldiers who were forced to do anything or were indifferent. Once they encountered a war, these guys would become a huge hidden danger. If so, he would rather not be able to do so.

"The county magistrate Chen led the county magistrate and the county magistrate and the officials came forward to play a good pacification role. The county magistrate promised that he had received the order from Lord Jiang that the soldiers would get enough food supply." Gu Minghai added: "It seems that Chen Wei really plans to stand on the same line as us."

As a veteran army leader, Gu Minghai knew the importance of food to an army, especially for state troops like the Gushi Army that suffered disasters. If food supply cannot be guaranteed, it is hard to say how long the Gushi Army can last. The supply of food mainly depends on the support of the local gentry clan of Gushi, such as the Chen clan headed by Chen Wei.

He didn't know what Jiang Feng had used, but he actually made Chen Wei, who had been wandering, suddenly change his attitude. He expressed his enthusiasm and determination to make every effort to ensure the supply of military rations and other supplies of the Gushi Army. This made Gu Minghai unable to believe it.

"Don't you stand on a line?" Jiang Feng Zhanyan smiled bitterly: "The latest news is that the ant thief Qinhe tribe pretended to attack Pingyu. He rushed for more than 200 miles in two days and three nights to bypass Xincai and kill Baoxin, breaking Baoxin County. Thirty-two major households in Baoxin City were looted! I informed Chen Wei of this news last night, and he should understand the weight."

"Ah?!" The three of them changed their colors at the same time.

Although the threats of ant thieves have been rising for a long time, everyone always feels that they are still in Caizhou hundreds of miles away. However, Bao Xin's fall suddenly made the three of them feel the devastating power brought by the ant thieves.

The distance between Baoxin and Gushi is only more than 200 miles away. Ant thieves can rush to Baoxin from Pingyu overnight, and they can also rush to Gushi within one or two days!

"Ru River is now shallow and can be crossed. Qinhe is known as the double thorn of ant thief. He has most of the only two thousand cavalrymen of ant thief. His combat power is incomparable to other divisions of ant thief. It is no problem to rush to a hundred miles overnight."

Qin Zaidao frowned and said, "Xincai, Baoxin has always been the granary of southern Caizhou. It has the benefits of Rushui and Huai River irrigation. It is relatively rich. Xincai is north of Rushui, while Baoxin is south of Rushui. Ant thieves avoid Xincai and choose Baoxin. It is difficult to avoid it. This is to take advantage of the Caizhou army's reverse psychology that the ant thieves will take refuge. It is precisely the Baoxin south of Rushui."

"There is Huai River in the north of Gushi. Even if the water is dry and the river is shallow, it is not so easy to cross." Zhang Yue hit the pile with his palm and interrupted disapprovingly.

"The Huai River is not worthy of relying on. From Xinxi to Shouchun, there are many areas where rivers can be crossed. Ant thieves have been moving north of the Huai River for several months. With the care of the ant thieves, the situation in these river sections has been discovered by the ant thieves. If the ant thieves really intend to cross the south, the Huai River will not stop them. At most, the pace will be slightly delayed."

Qin Zaidao shook his head, he still had a good understanding of the geographical situation on this line.

"Mr. Qin is right, the Huai River is not a natural barrier. One hundred thousand ants thieves can throw a whip and break the flow. The question is whether crossing the river south is in line with their intentions." Jiang Feng analyzed thoughtfully: "There are only Shen and Guangzhou south of the Huai River. Shenzhou city has high and thick walls, and is occupied by the Liu family. It has been ready for battle. The ant thieves will not take risks with themselves. The only target is Guangzhou, but the three counties of Dingcheng, Le'an and Guangshan have been swept by the Caizhou army. Will the ant thieves enter these three places? I don't think so."

"Gushi has always been a major border garrison. Once it is controlled, it can be seen that it can be seen in Shouzhou. Shouzhou has few major generals and has mixed forces, and it directly affects the Yang of Huainan and Huainan. At that time, the two families will take it down and penetrate the wealthy Huainan hinterland as they wish. It can be said that unless the ants thieves do not cross the Huainan river, once they cross the Huainan river, Gushi will be the place they must get."

"Master Jiang means that unless there is a target north of the Huai River that makes the ant thieves covet, the ant thieves must cross south to Gushi?" Gu Minghai remained silent and answered at this time.

"Either there is a more attractive goal north of the Huai River, or the ant thieves should understand that Gushi is a hard bone that is difficult to chew, and it is not worth the loss to attack Gushi! Only in this way can Gushi be safe." Jiang Feng said decisively, "First point, we can do nothing, but second point we can do something."

"Mr. Jiang, if it is true as you said, once the ant thief determines his strategic intention to go south to cross the Huai River, I am afraid that no matter how we act, it will be difficult to resist."

Qin Zaidao shook his head again, his face heavy.

"Gushi has a special geographical location, with Shenwan and a tiger looking at Huainan. In addition, the Yuan and Du families are quarrels but are powerless. In addition, the city is small and the city walls are dilapidated. Gushi has built Guangzhou official ranks. It has always been a place for Guangzhou grain storage. Ant thieves are everywhere, and the Huai River is north and south. All these things are probably known by the thieves. If I were Qin Quan, the first choice would be to take Gushi!"

Jiang Feng nodded secretly. Qin Zaidao is worthy of being the backbone of the Ya army. This view alone is enough to prove that Yidu's position is really condescending. Although it is not necessarily correct due to his own knowledge and vision, it has already made Jiang Feng look at him with admiration.
Chapter completed!