Rebirth: So what if my husband is a little crazy? He loves me.

Chapter 336 Aid from Enemy Countries

This time, Shen Li personally interrogated the prisoners, with Balu diligently translating beside her.

"The Right Wise King, on the orders of the Chanyu, has dispatched all his elite troops towards the vicinity of Langya Pass; we are merely a small force." The general, his face swollen from the beating, answered every question.

How many men were in the Right Wise King's army?

"fifty thousand."

Ma Zheng and Chen Su both frowned. The fact that a mere tribal king had mobilized 50,000 men showed that the Rong and Di tribes were not simply robbing some grain; they were about to launch a major war.

Moreover, Langya Pass had just suffered a loss of 150,000 men, and was in a critical condition. At this time, a direct confrontation would inevitably result in losses.

Shen Li then asked how many people the other tribes had sent, and the general shook his head repeatedly, saying he didn't know.

She then asked another question: "Where is the Right Wise King's tribe? How many people are in the tribe? How many guards does he have?"

Rong Di's general and Ma Zheng and the others were all stunned for a moment. What did this mean?

Before the general could figure it out, he was frightened into confessing: "The tribe is a month's journey to the west, with over 100,000 people, and 5,000 guards were left behind."

"Do we have enough food for over 100,000 people?" Shen Li asked.

"A batch of fine rice, flour and meat was transported from the north before the New Year, and together with what was looted from Dazhao, it was enough to last for three months until spring."

Shen Li's plans changed somewhat.

“You answered very well. We will not kill you. When we arrive in Dazhao, we will give you an official position.” She smiled and said to the general, “Gold and silver treasures, you can have as much as you want.”

The general had only wanted to suffer less, but when he heard that there was a chance to survive and that he could get an official position with money, his hope for life was rekindled. He immediately knelt down in front of Shen Li to pledge his loyalty.

More details were then revealed, including the location of several nearby tribes, the location of the Left Wise King's and the Chanyu's tribes, and even a large grain supply camp.

Shen Li compared what he said with what the merchant had previously mentioned and found that they all matched, thus gaining some understanding of these positions.

That day, Shen Li did not march forward, but instead released a carrier pigeon that she carried with her. This was prepared for her by Gu Chang'an. Each pigeon could fly back to a different town, and once it arrived, Gu Chang'an's men would relay the message for her.

She estimated Xu Sheng's current location and released pigeons from the corresponding town, which contained some brief information.

To ensure the message was not leaked and was delivered accurately, she sent a ten-person team back to Mokou Pass with her handwritten letter.

The next morning, the soldiers killed a horse and carried some horse meat on their way, led by the surrendered general Arda, to the nearby granary where they received their supplies.

It is said that the grain was sent by people from the north, and it was supplied not only to the army but also to nearby tribes. There was enough food to last for several months.

"My lord, is the north they're talking about Daliang?" Ma Zheng asked as they traveled.

"I suppose so," Shen Li said, a hint of worry in her voice.

She knew from the beginning that Daliang was colluding with Rongdi, and now she has confirmed this step by step, but she still doesn't know what Daliang is after.

If the only goal is to fund the Rongdi's military campaign against the Great Zhao, it would undoubtedly be a losing proposition. After all, even if they couldn't defeat the Great Zhao, they would only have to pay reparations and provide food, without using troops from the northern border, thus not giving the Great Liang any opportunity to take advantage.

Moreover, Daliang has made a huge investment this time. What kind of return would be worth such an investment?

"What is the purpose of this? Is it simply to avenge last year's defeat?" Ma Zheng asked.

Shen Li shook her head slightly.

She doesn't believe that Daliang can make a comeback after last year's defeat.

Three days later, Chen Su returned with his scouts: "Sir, there is indeed a granary ahead, guarded by less than three thousand men."

Shen Li waved her hand: "Attack!"