After Being Abducted by the General

chapter 32

Upon seeing Yuan Li spurt out water, Chu Hechao immediately added with a hint of cunning, "I have already ordered the county magistrate of Shanggu County to gather and transport food to the battlefield."

Yuan Li wiped his mouth with a handkerchief and looked at Chu Hechao pensively. "General..."

Chu Hechao remained silent, patiently waiting for the scolding.

Yuan Li stared at him for a while before asking, "How long will it take for the food to arrive?"

"One month," Chu Hechao answered quickly this time, then earnestly looked at Yuan Li, "Sister-in-law, you only need to provide me with half a month's worth of provisions to last until the new supplies arrive."

Half a month was easily manageable for Yuan Li.

When it came to the important matter of military provisions, Chu Hechao had a keen sense of judgment. He remembered every bit of food Yuan Li had accumulated along the way, as well as how much had been transported to the northern frontier. It was precisely because he knew all of this that he had the confidence to use provisions to pave the way, knowing that Yuan Li would take care of the military funding in the rear.

If someone were to ask Chu Hechao how he felt about using provisions to surrender to the enemy for the first time in his life, he would have one word: refreshing!

Yuan Li silently watched Chu Hechao and couldn't help but find it amusing.

Chu Hechao first informed him that there was only half a month's worth of food remaining, preparing Yuan Li for the worst. Then, he swiftly changed the tone, saying that Yuan Li only needed to provide half a month's provisions. This approach would only make people feel relieved, thinking that half a month's provisions were already scarce, and they would gladly agree and breathe a sigh of relief.

Clever move, Chu Ciyue.

Half a month's worth of provisions was indeed within Yuan Li's budget. However, Yuan Li deliberately teased them, intentionally showing a difficult expression with a worried frown on his forehead. "Half a month... General, this..."

He sighed lightly, displaying his exhaustion. "Never mind, I'll think of a solution."

Yuan Li stood up, bid farewell to the others, and then left the camp with Liu Jixin and Wu Kai, their steps heavy.

Yang Zhongfa and He Lang were stunned by his performance for a moment, then immediately turned to look at Chu Hechao, feeling a bit uneasy. "General, did we go too far with this matter, considering Young Master Yuan's reaction?"

Chu Hechao pursed his lips tightly and suddenly stood up, striding out quickly.

Yuan Li hadn't walked far when a figure with a strong presence appeared beside him. Yuan Li looked slightly surprised and said, "General, why did you come over?"

"Sister-in-law," Chu Hechao whispered, "Did I make things difficult for you?"

He bent his back slightly and lowered his voice, adopting a respectful and pleading posture. Yuan Li was more responsive to soft approaches than hard ones, and with Chu Hechao asking in this manner, he found it hard to continue teasing.

What Chu Hechao did was the right thing, and it wasn't really wasting food. Yuan Li smiled at him and said, "It wasn't that much of a difficulty. General, you did an excellent job in dealing with the situation and capturing the White Rice Gang without using any troops. I am also pleased with the outcome. However, next time, if you have such a decision, please inform me in advance."

Chu Hechao nodded in agreement. "Alright, I'll follow your instructions, Sister-in-law."

"What do you mean by 'follow my instructions'?" Yuan Li couldn't help but cry and laugh in his heart. It's clear that you're just trying to act obedient after the fact.