The other scholars and drinkers looked at the locations that Li Ling pointed on the map with suspicion, either lowering his head to think or whispering, but the emperor's expression in the fourth floor private room became extremely serious: "I have never thought of this, and I have never thought of this. This Li Ling is interesting!"

"What you said is quite thoughtful, but I thought you were still just talking about military affairs on paper. How did you know that the border army's logistics did not hoard food and supplies in these places? We have never talked about this!" Xiao Yuanting stood up first to question.

This made everyone feel that it made some sense. After all, they were not officials of the court, and their knowledge of this war was so limited. It was even more impossible for a young scholar like Li Ling to know the details.

Xu Cang also frowned slightly below, and was worried about Li Ling. To be honest, he admired his good friend more and more. Although he was not as good as himself in terms of imperial examinations, he could not even catch up with his behavior and knowledge and talent. Now, Li Ling can even discuss military right and wrong. Compared with him, he is really just a scholar who studies hard. But in the face of such a question, can he really make people convinced?

Li Ling still looked plain: "Actually, there is no need to check this from the court. Just a little bit of understanding before and after the war, you can tell that my inference is not wrong. Please see, the fortresses I just mentioned are all deep into the grassland until the Luoxinghai. If the logistics department really stocked up here early in the morning, even if there was a heavy snow-covered road and transportation difficulties, Governor Shen's front army could obtain food and grass supplements through various methods. After all, according to the map, this place is only 30 or 40 miles away from Luoxinghai. Not to mention that it can be arrived overnight, it can always be delivered within three or five days.

"In the same way, there is no stockpiling of food and grass outside Youzhou City, which has led to Governor Yue not daring to act lightly for the sake of caution. As for why Governor Shen dared to send troops rashly before the food and grass was supplied, perhaps it was because the court put pressure on him, or maybe he was confident that the food and supplies in the rear could follow in time.

However, even an outsider like me knows an old saying that the troops and horses will go first before they move their food and grass, so Governor Shen is still a little reckless in this trip, so he has suffered the loss of this battle. But the biggest culprit in the defeat in this time is the first to recommend a group of logistics yamen and officials!”

After this analysis, Xiao Yuanting was completely speechless and immediately bowed: "What Brother Li said is indeed reasonable, I admire you!"

With him starting this, others nodded sincerely: "It's right. Your argument is indeed unique, but it is reasonable and much better than me!"

"Slow down!" Yang Han suddenly stood up and said, "Brother Li's Gao Ren is very reasonable, but I still have some doubts below. Please give me advice."

"I don't dare to take it, Brother Yang, please tell me."

"The so-called logistics mistake of the army is doubtful, that is, why do they refuse to send food and supplies ahead earlier? Could that be to ensure the safety of these food and supplies? After all, once we leave our border with Dayue, these supplies and food may be targeted by Gui Rong. Whether it is for the fortress or the gates, these fortresses are not as solid as the rear city. If they rashly send them forward before sending troops, they are afraid that the enemy will be cheaper."

Li Ling thought for a while before replying: "It is of course good to have concerns in this regard, but this is not a reason why our transporter will not send food and supplies as soon as possible. You must know that our northern army is ready to go, so we must send a small group of elite troops to cruise and explore the way forward. I think there is still security at this time.

"Even if our army's fortress stockpiling is really besieged by the Guirong army, it is not difficult to defend for three days. And with these three days, I am afraid that our army will be able to surround it and kill it. It can be said that this will not only not become a weakness of our army, but may become a bait used by our army to kill the enemy!

"So Brother Yang's concern does not exist, and what I can see, how can those adults who have been on the border for many years not see it?"

In a word, the emperor's face became even more gloomy. It would be fine if some things were not cleared. If this was clear, some of the dirty things inside could not be covered up. Only then did he remember the years of open and secret struggle between civil and military officials in the court. Just before the New Year, several important officials had attacked each other.

At that time, he thought that such a thing might not be a bad thing, and the ministers below also knew the importance of it. But now it seems that things are much more complicated than what they think. It is obvious that the direction of this war is the continuation of the struggle between the court, and some people really want to use a defeat to make their political enemies fall.

Seeing that the emperor's face became ugly, King Huai felt panic in his heart. After he hesitating for a while, he whispered: "Your Majesty, these are all the words of young scholars talking about war on paper, and they really cannot be taken seriously. If you don't want to hear it, I will let that person leave..."

The emperor then reacted, quickly regained his expression, and smiled and waved his hand: "No, what Li Ling said is quite reasonable, and it also gave me some inspiration. Even though he is a little immature, he might really become a pillar of my Dayue. I think the best person in today's debate will choose him."

King Huai nodded and looked at Li Ling carefully for a while, but wanted to imprint this young man deeply into his mind. Obviously, his words had already been recognized by the emperor. As long as nothing unexpected happened next, he could have a place in the court, and even rise to the top and become an important existence in the court! Such a talent would be good if he could make friends early.

It is said that as long as you defend and convince everyone in your Guihaiju, you will not only become famous in the capital, but also be of great benefit to the imperial examination and career. This is actually a bit exaggerated. After all, Sun Pu is just idle, but he has no real power, so it is impossible for someone to be promoted to the title.

But today is different. After listening to Li Ling's insights here, he also attaches great importance to his statement. Then Li Ling's future can be expected to be bright...

At this moment, the debate below has come to an end. At the moment when everyone else was convinced by Li Ling, only the last person was still asking questions: "Brother Li, I have no problem elsewhere, but how can you be sure that the governor Yue from Youzhou has not sent troops in time because the food and grass has not moved? Maybe the food and grass there have been sent to the fortress in front long..."

"Impossible." Li Ling shook his head decisively, "If the food and grass really came to the front, the Guirong soldiers who thought Youzhou was empty and rushed straight to the city might have captured some of the fortresses first to supplement them. But in fact, at least from the battle situation we know, Guirong did not do this. Obviously, the fortresses that are easier to conquer are not the food and supplies they need..."

Having said that, everyone had no objection, and everyone praised him again. It was said that the statement mentioned by Li Ling was indeed much more reasonable than pushing the mistake to the two generals. Those who could come to Guihai to have a drink to debate were all scholars with extraordinary identities. Naturally, it was impossible for ordinary people to accept their own success as they were. They had to mess around even if they were wrong, but they would truly admire those with unique and correct views.

Li Ling also clearly felt this, felt a sense of joy in his heart, and bowed again, then got off the podium and returned to his own table.

Xu Cang hurriedly filled him with a glass of wine: "Wen Zhong, you really have extraordinary knowledge and will give me words. Brother Yu is really ashamed of himself."

"Brother Xu praised it. I just luckily saw something. But whether this meal can be eaten for free today depends on what the owner of the restaurant thinks." Li Ling said with a smile.

At this time, many drinkers around him also came to Li Ling with their glasses, and Li Ling did not dare to neglect them when he saw this. He also raised his glasses to meet them one by one, and communicated with their names and hometowns. These may be the connection resources after entering the officialdom in the future. It is naturally a good thing to be friends earlier.

After everyone had drunk and turned around, the shopkeeper who had just presided over the debate came over again and smiled and said, "Mr. Li is indeed a talented person. Today's high argument is the best in my visit to the sea since this year."

"The shopkeeper's excessive reputation is just a few shallow opinions, and he dare not join the Fang family." Li Ling said modestly again.

"What I'm telling is the truth. Mr. Li is really rare, so today's meal is free. In addition, the owner of our store also wants to make friends with Mr. Li to listen to your other high-profile opinions, but I don't know if you still have any spare time today?"

The shopkeeper's words reached the ears of others and immediately attracted everyone's envy. Everyone knows that Guihaiju's boss's identity is extraordinary. If he can have friendship with him, it will be of great benefit to Li Ling in the future.

Just when everyone thought that Li Ling could not refuse such a good thing, he shook his head and refused after looking at the sky outside, "Your Head's family is grateful for the kindness of your heart. I should have thanked you in person, but it is too late. I will go to see a few seniors later. Now it is already after Shen Shi. If you delay any further, you will have to close the door. So... I won't be the next time. I will toast and apologize to Yourd Head's family!" As he said that, he picked up the wine glass, greeted the shopkeeper and hurriedly left Guihaiju with Xu Cang.

The shopkeeper was stunned for a while, and he was even more surprised to see that the other party was not trying to get. In fact, what was even more unexpected was the people around him. This was such a great opportunity. Why didn’t this young man know how to cherish it? Or was he really arrogant and never took such a noble person seriously?

However, after learning the result, King Huai smiled generously: "Maybe what he said is not false, and there is indeed something else to do. I hope I can see you again in the future."
Chapter completed!