Guan Ning didn't pay much attention to them, which made them frustrated, and the team finally set off.

The thousand men he led were also in the large army, and they left the city gate and marched along the official road.

It's already mid-October, winter is about to enter, and the weather is getting cooler. This is by no means the best time to go to war.

However, there is also an advantage. The autumn harvest has just ended and there is plenty of grain and grass. Farmland cannot be cultivated in winter. Even in areas facing war, grain fields will not be damaged.

Dakang is located in the north of the mainland. According to Guan Ning's calculations, it should have a temperate continental climate and a temperate monsoon climate.

The climate changes significantly throughout the four seasons, and winter is colder, but it should get better if you go south.

Their trip was all the way south.

Guan Ning has learned about the entire continent. Dakang is located due north, Wei State is to the southeast, and Liang State is to the southwest.

The two countries launched attacks from the junction at the same time, forming two fronts.

This group is going in the direction of Wei's attack, and the main battlefield is Huaizhou, which is on the border between the two countries.

Going to Beijing from the capital is in the middle of the country. At the current marching speed, it will take at least nearly three months to go to Huaizhou.

Because they are all new recruits, they basically go into battle lightly and do not carry much supplies. To reduce the burden, they will stop for supplies along the way.

The front line is tight and in urgent need of additional personnel.

So we were on our way in a hurry.

This is a test and an experience for the new recruits.

Most of them are infantry, which tests their leg strength and endurance.

As time went by, the initial freshness turned into numbness.

Marching is boring.

Except for stopping when we need supplies, we spend most of our time on the road.

Guan Ning had a special status, and he also brought several carriages. He usually kept them in the carriages, but they were actually prepared for Princess Yongning.

In comparison, it's quite comfortable.

The most familiar place in Guan Ning's memory is Yunzhou, the headquarters of Zhenbei Palace, and the only place he can go to is Shangjing City.

This is the first time I go out somewhere else.

But this was an expedition, so it was difficult to see the city, and most of them were on official roads.

But you can also clearly feel that it is different from Shangjing.

Shangjing is the most prosperous place, but it is different in other places. There is a big gap.

As time went by, as the march went south, more and more refugees became more and more homeless, most of whom were affected by the war and migrated north.

This is enough to illustrate the uncertainty of the war ahead.

Because it was winter, it was not a good thing to be forced to move at this time. Although he did not die in the war, he might freeze to death on the road and starve to death.

This situation has already been seen.

Guan Ning felt heavy.

This is the harm caused by war.

"Rest where you are, pay attention, and be vigilant."

There were soldiers riding on horseback in front of the team to make announcements.

There was an obvious long cry of relief from the team.

Guan Ning opened the military map.

We have entered the territory of Huaizhou, which is the main combat area.

"Sir, General Xu, please come over."

At this time, soldiers came over.

"Let our people not relax, this is already a war zone, and something might happen."

Guan Ning told Qi Yue, and then went to the front to find Xu Lin.

"Little prince."

Xu Lin greeted.

Because he is young, everyone calls him that.

"After receiving an order from the General Command, we need to move to the area around Ba County."

Xu Lin took out the military map and showed Guan Ning the location.

"Aren't we going to the main headquarters of the command?"

Guan Ning asked in confusion: "Why do you want to transfer to another place?"

The headquarters is the main force of Dakang's army to defend against enemies. It is located in Huaicheng, the capital of Huaizhou, where the main army is gathered.

"Because Huaicheng was lost, the main breakout force was transferred."

"Falled?"

Guan Ning looked surprised.

He knew that Huaizhou, as the border, had a permanent army of 300,000 troops stationed there. Due to the establishment of the Anbei Army, 50,000 troops were transferred from here, but even so, there were still 250,000 troops.

In addition, troops from other places are being continuously replenished by recruiting new soldiers.

How could it be lost?

"The enemy's offensive was too fierce and too sudden. The first wave of fighting caused a lot of casualties."

Xu Lin explained: "Moreover, the enemy troops did not attack in one place, but divided into several groups to carry out raids and sabotage in various parts of Huaizhou. Their attack targets were very targeted."

"Huaizhou has three prefectures under its jurisdiction. The prefectures and cities are their main targets. There are also important counties and cities that have been occupied by them. In this case, we have no choice but to divide our troops, so we fall into passivity..."

Guan Ning understood.

Wei was well prepared for this attack, which can be inferred based on the known information.

They are familiar with the geographical location and even the route, which means they have already researched it, made detailed military maps, and formulated a rigorous attack plan.

Twenty years have passed since the last war, maybe they have been preparing for twenty years!

It is normal to have such failures.

What Guan Ning is confused about is why Emperor Long Jing has never been prepared?

Even if you don’t have the intention of starting a war, you should at least have a defense strategy, right?

What is he busy with all day?

What is so prosperous and prosperous is actually only on the surface. The inside is already devastated and decayed.

Guan Ning felt more and more that there was something wrong with this country.

After twenty years of not fighting, it is already unfamiliar. It is understandable that when a sudden war comes, it is difficult to cope with it. It is understandable that we will lose the battle.

I'm afraid I'm just thinking about making money.

Ting Lixiu said that after he proposed the military garrison system, all the main army armies were busy grabbing land, and the army seemed to have become a tool for some people to gain profits.

What combat effectiveness does such an army have?

This country needs a reform from the inside out!

But that's not what he's thinking about right now.

Thoughts flashed through.

Guan Ning was suddenly startled.

If the enemy army is divided into different groups and invades randomly, they may also face the enemy army.

He was busy looking at the map.

At this time, their location was already in Huaizhou.

Guan Ning expressed this idea immediately.

"This is impossible."

Xu Lin shook his head and said: "We are on the edge of Huaizhou."

He pointed to the map.

"We have our people here. If they want to come, they need to cross the blockade. The Ba County we are going to is a garrison of our army with 10,000 people. The road should be safe."

"I hope so."

Guan Ning said: "Let's rest here for a while and let everyone eat. After all, if we continue deeper, we may face war at any time."

"Um."

"In addition, send more of your people out to investigate the surrounding situation."
To be continued...