Chapter 0007 finally tasted meat

In less than ten minutes, all thirty barbarian cavalry were captured

The barbarian cavalry continued to shoot arrows while cursing

He said: "Dafu, have the chef of the Wangfu kill these two horses, stew them, and reward the soldiers." The chef he mentioned refers to the cook.

Thank you, Your Highness

In contemporary times, the term "Qinling" refers to the area around the Huai River; however, at this time, it clearly does not refer to that, but rather to a small mountain near Cangzhou

When Lu Fei spoke, these cavalrymen also had their eyes shining, waiting for Xiao Ming's response

Lu Fei cast a disdainful glance at Li Kaiyuan and said lightly: "Your Highness, please see clearly, if it were not for this humble general kicking him, that fellow would have lost his life."

Looking at the group of soldiers sitting on the muddy ground of the palace, dressed in patched military uniforms, eating small bites of meat in their hands, Xiao Ming said: "One day, I will make it so that you can drink whenever you wish and eat meat whenever you desire"

Even so, they are content, as in this day and age, being able to have enough to eat is already a luxury, let alone having meat soup to drink

The shield formation gradually completed the encirclement, resembling an arc that surrounded all the barbarian cavalry.

"Your Highness, I have found out that this group of barbarian cavalry accidentally entered from a cave in the Qinling Mountains," said Lu Fei

Unfortunately, there is no wine

After all, in an era where slavery still widely exists, there is little to speak of in terms of human rights

While the common people are craving horse meat, they are also puzzled by how King Qi has changed his temperament; instead of scaring those hiding in the royal palace into wetting their pants, he has taken the initiative to capture the enemy

The iron caltrops hindered the movements of the barbarian cavalry, and similarly obstructed the actions of the defending soldiers

Xiao Ming saw clearly that he was no longer the foolish Xiao Ming of the past, who would err for the sake of error. He said, "What Captain Lu said is correct; he saved your life, and you should treat him to a drink."

In order to live peacefully in the fief, Xiao Ming must maintain good relations with the generals under his command; this is merely a case of borrowing flowers to present to the Buddha

The meat from two horses is certainly insufficient for the soldiers of Qingzhou to eat. After distributing some meat to the soldiers participating in this battle, the other warriors can only satisfy their cravings with a bit of bone broth.

The old servant understands. Qian Dafu smiled cunningly

He stated: "Absolutely do not let the message leak out. You personally go to Cangzhou to block that cave and conceal it well"

"Captain Lu, these barbarians are entrusted to you. You must ascertain from where they crossed Cangzhou," Xiao Ming said with a serious expression.

Xiao Ming glanced at the Qingzhou cavalry following behind him. They were still wearing leather armor, and their steeds appeared less robust compared to the horses of the barbarians

Xiao Ming nodded; the stability of the fief is essential, otherwise he cannot develop the fief with peace of mind. This is also the reason why he risked his life to capture these barbarian cavalry.

However, he still took advantage of the situation and said, "What a beautiful thought; soldiers have not enough to eat, how could there be grain for you to brew wine?"

Xiao Ming felt a sense of pride in his heart; he was notorious in his fiefdom, with very few people who liked him

Xiao Ming also seemed to catch a whiff of the aroma of horse meat, and he secretly said to Qian Dafu: "Save the horse legs for me"

Of course, they are unaware that Qian Dafu secretly hid two horse legs

Li Kaiyuan noticed Lu Fei's small movements. He initially intended to report it, but upon seeing Lu Fei's dangerous gaze, he swallowed his words.

Your Highness, you must take charge for me. Lieutenant Lu has gone too far in his bullying. In order to seize credit, he disregards the feelings of his colleagues. Just look at the state of my face after being thrown down.

You are the elite of Qingzhou; these fine horses and armor are meant for you and no one else

This is a barbaric era

Lu Fei took a big bite of horse meat and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I have killed all these barbarian cavalrymen, leaving not a single survivor"

It is precisely for this reason that the barbarian cavalry must besiege and capture cities to enter.

"Cave, are there any other barbarian cavalry aware of it?" Xiao Ming furrowed his brow and flipped through the map in the technology repository

Thank you, Your Highness. Lu Fei's expression was one of excitement, as he remarked, "The equipment of these elite barbarians is far superior to the tattered gear they wear."

The plight of the soldiers was observed by Xiao Ming, who let out a low sigh. If the soldiers cannot even afford to eat, how are the common people in the fief to fare?

After a hearty meal, the relationship between Xiao Ming and his subordinates improved significantly

This statement from Lu Fei is akin to killing a chicken or a dog, yet this is the reality

In ancient times, unlike the modern era, apart from official roads, other areas were predominantly dense forests and swamps, where cavalry could not pass through

Surrounded by a large pot eating horse meat, Lu Fei reported the results of the interrogation to Xiao Ming. Lu Fei, known for his brutal methods, always obtained interrogation results swiftly.

At this moment, Chen Bingcao, the supervisor of military preparations, said: "Your Highness, the equipment and horses have been thoroughly accounted for, but among the barbarian horses, there are two that are severely injured and are unlikely to survive. What do you think?"

The barbarian cavalry that had fallen to the ground had not yet completely lost their combat effectiveness, as arrows continued to rain down upon the shield formation, but all were blocked by the tightly arranged shields

Upon receiving the order from Lu Da, the soldiers picked up the iron caltrops beneath their feet and hurled them at the barbarian cavalry

The archery is formidable, and the close combat of the barbarian cavalry is also commendable; however, due to being besieged by iron caltrops, the barbarian cavalry is unable to exert its combat effectiveness

In the evening twilight, the aroma of meat wafting from the Qi Wang Mansion spread throughout the city of Qingzhou, accompanied by the news of the Qi Wang's successful capture of the barbarian cavalry

This time, his subtotal capture of the barbarian tribe is expected to restore some of his honor, and it is evident that Lu Fei's attitude towards him has already shown results

Lu Fei secretly tucked a meat bone into his bosom, thinking of taking it home for his wife and children to also enjoy some meat.

"According to them, there is none, Your Highness. If this cave truly exists, it must be sealed off; otherwise, the barbarian cavalry could bypass Cangzhou and launch an attack on Qingzhou, leaving us in a very passive position," said Lu Fei.

Lu Fei is quite adept at dealing with barbarian cavalry, he said with a sly smile: "Brothers, don't get pricked by your own iron caltrops, pick them up and throw them back."

Although this news is incredible, the common people, while skeptical, also hope that King Qi can truly bring about change

Occasionally, a barbarian cavalryman who jumps out of the range of the iron caltrops will be beaten to the ground.

Xiao Ming's eyes lit up like a wolf's; he hadn't touched any meat for three days, and he was almost tempted to gnaw on his own toes

"Yes, I will obey." Lu Fei replied loudly

The barbarian soldiers were taken into the city, and Li Kaiyuan, with a bruised face, cried to Xiao Ming, his nose running and tears streaming down his face.

Then, Lu Fei paused for a moment, seemingly a bit embarrassed, and bowed, saying: "Your Highness, may I be granted the barbarian's horse, armor, and bow and arrow?"

The fact that the King of Qi is willing to share this horse meat with them is considered extremely rare by the soldiers. After all, in these times, everyone is short of food, including the King of Qi. Naturally, their perception of the King has changed somewhat.

The city guards shouted in unison, their throats bobbing, saliva nearly dripping from their mouths; in this day and age, it is truly difficult to have a meal of meat

"Hahaha... Your Highness is wise." Lu Fei laughed heartily, and the look of disdain in his eyes towards Xiao Ming diminished.