Book of Disaster

A good cook cannot cook without rice. On the battlefield, each battalion is responsible for its own soldiers. If there is no food and fodder, they will not be able to survive for a few days on the battlefield. Even without the enemy attacking, their own people will starve to death and collapse without a fight.

"Someone must be playing tricks on me!"

Bai Qi understood immediately.

Soon, Bai Qi and others returned to the registration point and found a quartermaster who was in charge of the matter.

The quartermaster's name was Zhang Peng. He had a short beard and sharp eyes, which revealed a shrewd look.

He was responsible for the allocation of soldiers in the Baiqi camp.

At this moment, he was holding a roster in his hand and was registering and proofreading. He could feel the anger of Bai Qi and others from a distance. His expression immediately changed and he instinctively wanted to escape.

But Bai Qi was faster and blocked his way with a light leap.

"Master Zhang, where are you going in such a hurry?"

Bai Qi said coldly.

"boom!"

As he spoke, Bai Qi secretly used a divine thought to shock Zhang Peng, which broke out of his body. The powerful mental oppression frightened Zhang Peng so much that he was trembling with fear and sweating profusely.

His strength is not weak, but compared with Bai Qi, he is more than just a little bit behind.

"Tell me! What's going on? Where are the food and military supplies in our camp?"

Bai Qi didn't say anything more and just scolded directly.

In the back, Xu Xuansu, Zhang Chi, and Zhou Yixian also stared at the quartermaster fiercely, waiting for his answer.

"Sir, this, this... this is none of my business."

Zhang Peng looked flustered, sweat pouring down his forehead, and explained hastily:

"Right now, there is a shortage of food in the city. For the time being, we really don't have any extra food to distribute to you. I hope you can wait a little longer. Once there is enough food, I will replenish it for you as soon as possible."

"Nonsense!"

Zhou Yixian couldn't stand it anymore, so he grabbed Zhang Peng by the collar and asked angrily:

"Are you kidding me? Food and fodder are the most important things for military operations. We have already written to the court to be careful of Dayu. The court has also been prepared. You tell us that there is not enough food and fodder? Do you really think we are three-year-old children?!"

After following Bai Qi and the others for a long time, he now understands a little bit about these aspects.

"This this……"

Zhang Peng's eyes rolled around, cold sweat broke out, and he felt extremely guilty.

click!

Zhang Chi had a stern look on his face. Without saying a word, he pulled the golden bow in his hand to its full length and pointed the sharp arrow tip at him.

If the military supply problem is not solved, it would be tantamount to suicide for them to go to the battlefield.

"Humph! A mere quartermaster dares to go against us. How dare you!"

Bai Qi snorted coldly, his eyes turned cold.

"How dare you! Zhang Peng, you are so bold that you even dare to withhold the military supplies of Mr. Bai's troops. I will definitely report this to the general and will not let you off easily."

Just as Bai Qi and the others were about to take action, a sudden rebuke came from behind:

Before anyone could react, there was a flash of light, and the door behind the military supply warehouse opened. A sturdy man with a beard walked out with big strides, his hands behind his back, looking as vigorous as a tiger.

"grown ups!"

When Zhang Peng saw the man, he quickly bowed and saluted, his face full of fear.

"Everyone, I am Hu Shan, the deputy commander of Hanyang City, handling daily affairs on behalf of Lord Han. I was negligent in handling the matter of the military supply department this time. I hope Mr. Bai and Miss Xu don't mind. I will take him back and punish this guy who neglected his duty."

Hu Shan looked as if he was enforcing the law impartially and scolded Zhang Peng sternly.

"It is my fault. I am wrong. Please punish me, sir."

Zhang Peng said with great fear and trepidation.

Bai Qi and Xu Xuansu looked at each other and both smiled.

These two people... are performing a double act.

He had decided on a whim to look for the quartermaster, and the deputy commander of Hanyang City, Hu Shan, was standing in the warehouse leisurely waiting for them.

These two people cooperated with each other, as if they couldn't see it.

but--

"Haha, you are too polite, sir. It's not that we are trying to make things difficult for you. It's just that the matter in the southwest is of great importance. It is the top priority of the court, and food and grass are the most important thing, so... please forgive us for offending you, General."

Bai Qi sneered.

"Haha, no, no. Sir, what you said makes sense. Don't worry, our Lord Han will definitely meet your request. The military supplies and equipment for the three thousand soldiers will be delivered soon, so you two can rest assured."

Hu Shan Road.

"Then there's Mr. Lao."

Act out the whole scene, Bai Qi also said.

"Zhang Peng, what are you still doing here? Come with me. Mr. Bai, Miss Xu, I won't bother you anymore."

Hu Shan was also quick and decisive. After saying this, he turned around and left with Zhang Peng.

As soon as the two men left, Bai Qi couldn't help but frown.

"Xuan Su, what do you think these two people want to do?"

"It's a bit weird indeed."

Xu Xuansu was also puzzled.

"According to what General Long Wei told us, the commander of Hanyang City is from the old Wu lineage. You and I are too conspicuous, so we should be his key targets. Yu Tai at the city gate before and Zhang Peng, the quartermaster now, are probably related to this. But their actions... I don't understand them either."

Xu Xuansu is beautiful and intelligent, and there are really not many things that can confuse her so much.

"Indeed, I had made preparations before coming here. I was mentally prepared for the city gates being attacked and military supplies being withheld. These were all considered the most basic operations. But I didn't expect... that their own people would come forward to resolve the matter. This did not cause any damage or trouble to us at all, and we did not suffer any losses. What is going on here? I really don't understand."

Bai Qi said with a frown.

"If their goal is not to tamper with military supplies, it only means that he may be more difficult to deal with than we thought before. I am afraid we need to be extra careful than before."

"Ah."

Xu Xuansu nodded.

They had arrived in Hanyang City too recently and knew basically nothing about the place, so they were unable to obtain much useful information.

"Let's go back first and see if they are just talking big or really will send us the armor, weapons, and food we need. If they are playing tricks, we can find them later."

"Ah."

Everyone quickly reached a consensus.

However, Bai Qi and the others did not know that just as they were leaving, in a dark room far away in a high place in Hanyang City, a pair of eyes were silently watching them through the holes in the window.

"Humph."

After they left, the man snorted coldly, turned around and left quickly, entering another secret hall.

Looking closely, the man was none other than Hu Shan who had left earlier.

boom!

There was silence in the hall, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. In the dim hall, a burly figure as big as a hill, with a majestic aura like a storm, had been waiting there long ago, as if he had known that he would come in.