The Huai River has been a good river since ancient times, with few disasters of flooding and breaking dams. The Huai River flows along the way and the ladders are free of irrigation on both sides of the shore. Therefore, both sides of the Huai River have always been warehouses of grain and rice, and those who obtain the Huai River can wait if they have mastered the world's granary.

The Northern Han and Southern Chu established their countries one after another, so it was naturally impossible to let go of this fat land. In order to take over this area, both sides continued to fight. Because of this, the originally good rice and grain warehouse became a disaster and the people could not produce it. The Huai River and the two sides became the most difficult part of the world.

A few years ago, the two countries fought a protracted Qinhuai War, which consumed huge losses to both sides' national strength and was unable to continue to launch an offensive against each other. Therefore, the two sides reached an agreement to temporarily stop the troops, and the Huai River was the boundary between the two countries' territory.

The Qinhuai War caused severe damage to both sides of the Taiwan Strait. During the war, the people of both countries fled far away and were displaced. When the war ended, under the arrangement of the government, the scattered people returned home in a steady stream.

The scorched earth hometown needs to be rebuilt, so it is not a matter of day or night. However, when the people finally settled down again, the clouds of war swept over again. Soon the Qinhuai Legion began to cross the Huai River and head north to attack the Han Dynasty. There was no need for the government to remind the people. When the people discovered that the Qinhuai Legion had fought, their first reaction was to flee with their families and their families.

The scene during the Qinhuai War still did not disappear from the minds of the people. At that time, many people were fond of their hometowns and were unwilling to leave. Some elderly people were still unable to make trouble. They stayed in their hometowns, but the villages were razed to the ground. Although the Han army came to plunder and burned them when they came, there were also some bandits and bandits who took the opportunity to cause chaos.

Therefore, when the Qinhuai Army fought north, the people on the banks of the Huai River immediately retreated to the rear to avoid disaster again.

In fact, after the Dongqi Navy controlled the Huai River, there were very few people left on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and there was no need for the government to mobilize. The Huai River shore had already left the people and houses empty.

The little emperor did not allow the people to fall into trouble. He sent many officials to arrange refugee shelter in a hundred miles south of the Huai River, and built countless tents to accommodate refugees who fled from the front. He also specially dispatched guards to maintain order. Compared with the chaotic situation during the previous Qinhuai War, this time it was orderly.

Huize City is only a hundred miles away from the Huai River. The last time the Qinhuai War was once a haven for refugees. Because of this, the people returned to their hometowns. Huize City became an insignificant small county town as always.

But now this small county town has once again become an important place.

After the Qinhuai Army headed north, in order to ensure the food and grass on the front line, the grain transport teams were always in constant force. The Ministry of Revenue led by Dou Kui became the most stressful yamen during the war, collecting grain everywhere, fearing that the supply of food and grass in front was insufficient.

Dou Kui knew very well that although he defected to Qi Ning and saved his official position, if the Dou family could really be valued by the emperor, he had to do something he had to do.

The Northern Expedition is the most important thing for the young emperor. As long as he leads the Ministry of Revenue to fully support the young emperor's Northern Expedition, he will show his talents during this period and will definitely be entrusted by the young emperor with important tasks in the future.

Dou Kui turned against the Qi family and defected to the King of Huainan. Although his character was not very good, he still had talent. At least after the Qinhuai Legion headed north, he raised food and fodder in an orderly manner, and no problems occurred in logistics supply.

However, after the Dongqi Navy cut off the Huai River, the grain transported to the front line was immediately cut off, and Huize City became a place for hoarding grain and fodder.

Huize City is a hundred miles away from the Huai River, and the Qinhuai Army has stepped forward and the troops are stationed here. The city defense is strong, so the Dongqi Navy naturally cannot land in the shore and go deep into Huize City to grab grain. However, once the Huai River is opened and the grain channel is opened again, Huize City can quickly transport the grain and grass forward.

Five or six large granaries were built in Huize City, specifically for stockpiling grain and fodder. The city gates were strictly guarded, so ordinary people could not enter the city at all. As a major grain warehouse, ordinary people could not even get close to the city.

The guards of Huize's granary were the soldiers of the Qinhuai Legion, so the general who was guarding was also Han Yu, the general of Yixiao, who was transferred from the Qinhuai Legion. In addition, Moventry, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was also in charge of the city.

When Qi Ning and Xuanyuan Po arrived at Huize City, it was already dusk.

When the two entered the city, they were questioned repeatedly by soldiers guarding the city but still refused to be put into the city. When they were sent to report, Han Yu sent someone to come over and then welcomed into the city.

When Qi Ning was on his way to Dongqi, the defense area he passed was under Han Yu's jurisdiction. Han Yu and his subordinates were familiar with Qi Ning. When he guarded Huize City, Han Yu naturally brought several subordinates under him. He sent someone over and recognized Qi Ning immediately. In amazement, he naturally hurriedly welcomed into the city.

Although Qi Ning was blocked outside the city at the beginning, he not only did not get angry about it, but was relieved that the more severe the granary, the better.

He killed Xiao Yishui, the captain of Huize City, and fled from Huize City. After nearly two years of separation, he returned to his hometown, but he felt quite moved.

Leaving Huize City, I was just a little beggar who was in danger. When I came back today, I was already the Duke of the Great Chu Empire.

As the current highest official in Huize City, Moventry, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, lives in Huize County. Han Yu lives in another house next to the county government. However, Qi Ning was taken directly to the county government government. Han Yu and Moventry were waiting outside the main gate. When Han Yu saw Qi Ning, he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, "Come to see the Duke of the People!" He had already knelt down, and Moventry hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down to worship.

Qi Ning raised his hand and said, "Get up and talk!" After the two of them got up, they went straight into the Yanei. Han Yu and Moventry hurriedly followed.

When he arrived in the hall, Movent asked Qi Ning and Xuanyuan to sit down. Qi Ning did not hide it and introduced to the two: "This is the Jumen Captain of the Shenhou Mansion!"

The Shenhou Mansion does not interact with the officialdom, nor does it have any involvement with the military. Although both sides do not know each other, the Big Dipper Star of the Shenhou Mansion is famous. At this time, when he learned that the person in front of him was the captain of the Jumen of the Shenhou Mansion, Han Yu and Moventry were both a little surprised and hurriedly stood up to salute. Xuanyuan Po also stood up to salute, without saying much.

But before sitting down, Han Yu and Moventry looked at each other. The two looked strange. Qi Ning saw it and asked, "What's the situation on Huaishui?"

Han Yu was about to get up and report, but Qi Ning shook his head and said, "It's just a few of us, don't be polite, it's easy to sit down and talk."

"Duke, after our Donghai Navy was defeated, the Huai River was completely controlled by the Dongqi Navy in Shentuluo." Han Yu looked solemn: "The Dongqi Navy has four large warships, thirteen small warships, and dozens of civilian ships have been changed to military service. It is estimated that the Donghai Navy's current military force should be four or five thousand, and the number is not large, but these people are elite sailors trained by Shentuluo for many years. To say something that should not be said, these sailors are on the water, saying that they are one to be ten is too exaggerated, but it is absolutely true that one to fight three."

"The people of Dongqi rely on the navy. It is natural to have such an elite navy." Qi Ning also looked solemn.

Han Yu said: "The East China Sea Navy was ambushed by them at that time and almost wiped out the entire army. Shen Tuluo used strange troops. When General Di led a surprise attack on Linzi, Shen Tuluo must have expected that the East China Sea Navy would block the harbor, so he took the initiative to evacuate the dock. Governor Xin led the navy to control the dock and found a lot of food and grass equipment in the navy camp. He thought that Shen Tuluo had escaped in a hurry and couldn't take it away. Naturally, these materials could not be left to Shen Tuluo. He wanted to transport the materials onto the ship, but who knew that Shen Tuluo suddenly launched an attack at that time!"

Qi Ning sneered: "Those food and supplies are the bait left by Shen Tu Luo."

"It's true." Han Yu sighed: "Governor Xin led a few warships to break through, and most of the warships were lost, and the losses were heavy. I heard that Governor Xin apologized to the court afterwards. Although the court was fined and demoted, he still commanded the navy and made meritorious service."

Qi Ning naturally understood that although Xin Ci could not match Shen Tu Luo, no one could replace Xin Ci's position when looking at Chu State. Although Xin Ci was defeated in one battle, the little emperor obviously still hoped that Xin Ci could be shamed before he could be brave.

"Duke, what the officials are most worried about now is whether the Qinhuai Army's food and grass can hold on." Moventrad, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, sighed: "General Di led 20,000 troops to raid Linzi in Dongqi. Linzi has sufficient grain warehouses, so there is no need to worry about the situation there. However, General Yue's command 70,000 to 80,000 soldiers and nearly 10,000 war horses, the daily consumption is not a small amount, and the food and grass cannot be delivered. Once the army lacks food, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Han Yu nodded and said, "Duke, the Huai River has been blocked, and the logistics supplies, food and grass cannot be transported through the Huai River at all. Shentu Luo divided the navy into three groups and swam across the East China Sea. Beware of our Donghai Navy's return. The remaining two were wandering on the Huai River day and night. Whenever someone approached the Huai River, he would shoot and kill him immediately without any doubt."

Qi Ning nodded slightly and said, "If Shentu Luo is not eliminated, the food supply will be difficult to pass." After a quick pause, he said, "Yes, is there any news about Duan Shao, the prince of Dongqi?"

"Everyone knows Duan Shao is not dead, but there are many different opinions on where he is now." Han Yu said: "Some people say he is currently near Linzi and is plotting to gather remaining troops to regain Linzi. Some people say he is at the Dongqi Navy and is with Shen Tu Luo. Some people say he ran to Puyang and guarded Puyang City with Linghu Xu." He shook his head and said: "There are even rumors that Duan Shao has secretly gone to Luoyang to negotiate with the Northern Han people and is preparing to join forces to deal with my Great Chu."

Qi Ning thought that the possibility of the first rumor was very small. The main force of the Qi army was in Puyang, and the country was empty. Even if Duan Shao wanted to regroup troops, there would be no soldiers available. Moreover, the 20,000 troops in Chu State controlled Linzi, so it was naturally impossible to see Duan Shao gather troops again. Instead, Duan Shao secretly went to Luoyang, which was not impossible.

"There is another thing, humble general!" Han Yu suddenly hesitated, with a strange look. He glanced at Xuanyuan Po, but he didn't dare to say it-
Chapter completed!