After leaving the imperial prison, Li Jin Nian went to the Military and Political Affairs Office.
Wang Pingchang, Qin Wang, and the cabinet scholar Xu Yannian were discussing the follow-up defensive countermeasures.
Although Li Jin Nian had said with certainty that he could use three thousand troops to defeat the Xiongnu.
However, this was a matter of national survival after all. It was normal for them to have two plans.
Wang Pingchang was discussing with Qin Wang and the others about which places to transfer some troops over to guard the gate and prevent the Xiongnu army from heading south.
The main thing was that they could not transfer too much, or else the other small countries would seize this opportunity to invade the border.
If the Xiongnu didn't retreat, the war would start in the southwest and southeast.
Being attacked from all sides was absolutely unbearable for Da Feng.
"Lord Li is here."
When Wang Pingchang saw Li Jinnian, he put down the stick in his hand and looked at him.
"Lord Chief, Lord Qin, Lord Xu.”
Li Jin Nian said one by one.
"Did Fan Jin say anything when we went to the imperial prison just now?”
Wang Pingchang asked.
"He confessed everything, just as I guessed.”
Li Jin Nian replied.
"Fan Jin, this bastard, really harmed Da Feng.”
Xu Yannian was so angry that he blew his beard and glared at her.
He was second only to Wang Pingchang in age in the cabinet and had a lot of experience. However, he was a little like an old child. He said whatever he wanted and had a straightforward personality.
Otherwise, when he wanted to marry his daughter to Su Fei, Su Fei had repeatedly rejected him. If it were an ordinary person, they would have long held a grudge.
However, Xu Yannian did not. He still thought highly of Su Fei.
If it wasn't for Su Fei's stubbornness and refusal to accept his help, he would have been able to help.
Xu Yannian had long wanted to suggest to the empress that Su Fei be transferred to a position where she could display her talents.
However, Su Fei was a stubborn person, and Xu Yannian could not do anything about it.
"Actually, I've long felt that there was a spy in our cabinet, but I didn't expect that person to be Fan Jin.”
Wang Pingchang said.
"Mr. Qin, do you still remember that time ten years ago? We wanted to catch the Xiongnu people off guard during their New Year celebration. At that time, our army had already assembled and was planning to launch an attack. But at this time, the scouts who went to inquire about the military situation said that the Xiongnu did not celebrate the new year. Instead, they strengthened their defense, and the number of border guards more than doubled.”
"Yes, it was a pity that time.”
Qin Wang nodded.
He remembered it very clearly.
Ten years ago, there was a civil strife within the Xiongnu.
After the father of the current Chanyu, Yelu Qi, died of illness, according to Xiongnu customs, the position of Chanyu was inherited by Yelu Qi's uncle, Yelu Abao.
The Xiongnu had always had the custom of " inheriting the father's wife and marrying the sister-in-law after the death of the elder brother." The elder brother was dead, and the younger brother wanted to marry his sister-in-law.
After Ye Lui Abao ascended the throne, he was going to marry Ye Lui Qi's birth mother.
Ye Lui Qi couldn't tolerate this, even though this was the tradition of the Xiongnu people.
Later on, Ye Lui Qi launched a coup and chopped off Ye Lui Abao's head, taking the Chanyu's seat.
After Wang Pingchang learned of this information, he wanted to take advantage of the instability of the Xiongnu regime to wipe out the Xiongnu in one fell swoop to prevent future troubles.
However, he did not expect that the Xiongnu would know about this information in advance, and all his battle plans were ruined.
After that, they reflected on it for a long time, but they did not know what the problem was.
Now he knew.
So it was Fan Jin, the mole.
"When I think of the 90,000 soldiers who died in the Northguard Fortress, I want to skin Fan Jin alive.”
Qin Wang punched the sand table heavily.
They had been studying the battle plan.
"Things have already happened. There's no point in dwelling on it.”
Li Jin Nian said,"
"What we can do next is to break through the Xiongnu capital and take the head of the Xiongnu Chanyu to pay tribute to the heroic spirits of the soldiers who sacrificed themselves!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the gazes of Wang Pingchang and the other two fell on him.
Their gazes were burning, making Li Jin Nian feel a little embarrassed.
"Lord Li, can we really destroy the Xiongnu with just three thousand elite soldiers?”
Xu Yannian asked.
Although Wang Pingchang had told him a lot, he still found it hard to believe.
"Yes, I can."
Li Jin Nian's answer was simple and straightforward.
Qin Wang sized him up from the side, his eyes filled with curiosity.
Previously, Wang Pingchang had mentioned to him that he wanted to matchmake Li Jinnian and his daughter Qin Shuying.
Qin Wang was shocked at first.
Although he knew that Li Jin Nian was talented and well-versed in both literature and martial arts, he could be said to be a peerless talent.
However, Li Jin Nian's personality was too arrogant. Not only did he scold the officials in the court, but he was also rude to the empress.
Therefore, Qin Wang was a little afraid.
He was worried that Li Jin Nian's personality would bring him trouble in the future.
Wouldn't his daughter be in trouble then?
It could only be said that it was normal for Qin Wang to think so. After all, he was thinking about his daughter from the perspective of a father.
Qin Wang could accept that his son-in-law was mediocre. He only hoped that his son-in-law could protect his daughter well and that the two of them could live a peaceful life.
Therefore, Qin Wang didn't support Wang Pingchang to matchmake his daughter and Li Jinnian at first.
However, after observing him for the past two days, he had become more and more appreciative of this young man, Li Jin Nian.
She felt that it would not be bad if Li Jin Nian was her son-in-law.
Therefore, Qin Wang fell into a dilemma.
Little did he know that the decision was not in his hands at all.
"Lord Li, have you prepared everything?”
Wang Pingchang asked.
"As for weapons, the Ministry of Works is already rushing to make them. They should be almost done by tomorrow morning.”
"As for the provisions, they are also in the midst of preparation.”
Li Jin Nian said.
To him, marching and fighting was not that complicated.
The cannon would be fired over.
The Huns were strong in cavalry.
At that time, the Xiongnu warhorses would be frightened and flee in all directions.
In addition to the artillery shells, Li Jin Nian also prepared many good things for the Xiongnu.
At that time, it would definitely be enough to make them suffer.
"If there's nothing else, Lord Li should go back and rest.”
"After all, we're going to set off tomorrow."
"I should also spend some time with my parents."
Wang Pingchang said to him with a smile.
"Yeah, I think so too."
Li Jin Nian smiled and nodded.
It would probably take him a month to return from this trip.
Moreover, it would be fine if he went to do something else. His parents probably wouldn't be too worried.
However, this was a battlefield, and his parents only had one son. They would definitely be on tenterhooks.
Therefore, Li Jin Nian planned to leave the night to his parents.
……
Riding a horse was much faster than walking.
It took Li Jin Nian less than an hour to reach his house from the Military and Political Affairs Office.
After handing the horse to the butler, Li Jin Nian walked into the house.
He had just walked into the lobby when he saw his mother burning paper and wax to pray for him.
"Ancestors, bless us. Our Li family only has one child, Nian 'er. This time, he led his troops out to battle. We must bless him with a safe return.”
Seeing this scene, Li Jin Nian couldn't help but feel warmth in his heart.
Although he was a transmigrator, the scene in front of him still moved him.
Because he had grown up in an orphanage in his previous life, he had never experienced the warmth of a family, let alone the love of a father and a mother.
She never expected that she would be chosen by some savior streamer and come to Dafeng a thousand years ago. She could still feel the love of her parents and the warmth of a family.
"Mother, I'm back."
Lee Jin Nian strode forward and walked to his mother's side.
"Nian 'er is back."
His mother quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and a kind smile appeared on her face.
"Yes."
Li Jin Nian bent down and helped his mother up.
Although his mother was young, her health was not very good. It was mainly because when she gave birth to him, she fell ill during the confinement period. Her elbows and knees often ached, and it had lasted for more than twenty years.
He had seen many doctors, but none of them could cure him.
Li Jin Nian helped his mother to the main hall and sat down. At this moment, his father, Li Ling, also walked out from the inner hall.
He was holding a golden object in his hand.
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