Chapter 235: Risky Strategy
Han Yu sighed, but he didn't hide the bandit suppression from Su Wenyue. He didn't hide his emotions, but he wanted to tell Su Wenyue. It's better for him to tell her in person than to hear from others. He wanted to protect his wife under his wings before, but after these things, he knew that this idea would not work, at least with his wife's temperament.
"I didn't expect those people to move so quickly. I still have some time to arrange it. Now I have to take a risky move." Han Yu was not afraid, but those people were so eager to get rid of him that he was not so happy. He was also worried about his wife at home. If something happened, how could he leave his wife and children to others to take care of them. This is how married people are. When faced with such things, they can't help but feel worried and can't let go completely. They are not as free and easy as before.
Su Wenyue's heart tightened. Although she knew that Han Yu had sat firmly on the position of prime minister in her previous life, this life was too different because of her rebirth.
"But it will be dangerous. Do you want to ask my father for help?" Su Wenyue didn't care so much. As long as Han Yu was safe, it was fine. She knew that the Su family actually had a group of people secretly. Only the head of the Su family knew about this. Even her mother An didn't know. She also knew it accidentally in her previous life. She believed that with the degree of love her father and elder brother had for her, if it involved the safety of their son-in-law, they would not ignore it.
"No need. Since you have entered the military camp, how can there be no danger? How can you go to your father-in-law for help for a small matter? You can't let people look down on our Han family. Besides, I am not completely unsure. I just want to make you worry."
Han Yu has his own pride in his heart. He can get help from Yue's family for some things, but he insists on some things. If he wants to climb to a height that people look up to, he must rely on himself to fight for his life. He has made a decision long ago, but he feels a little guilty about his wife. Whether it is his wife or his career, he can't give up either.
Su Wenyue also saw Han Yu's determination, and understood the ambition and aspirations of this man, so she did not persuade him, but just held Han Yu's hand.
"Since you have decided, then do it according to your idea. I believe that the child's father is the most capable person and will definitely succeed. The child and I will wait for you at home. For me and the child, you must come back safely." Su Wenyue looked at Han Yu with a focused gaze, which was unprecedented trust and support. Since Han Yu was willing to tell her and share things with her without hiding anything, she could be Han Yu's strong backing, take care of this family for him, and wait for him to come back.
"Wife, marrying you is the luckiest thing in my life." Han Yu said with feeling. His wife was stronger than he imagined. Not only did she not cry with him, but she was not as fragile and helpless as he worried. Instead, she supported him in her own way, so that he had no worries.
"You just found out now." Su Wenyue rolled her eyes at Han Yu and asked, "When will you set out to suppress the bandits? Is there anything I can do?"
"We'll set out the day after tomorrow. The banditry has become more rampant these days. It would be good to get rid of this scourge as soon as possible, and it would be a way to vent my anger for my brother-in-law and get revenge. As for you, all you can do is stay at home, take good care of yourself and the children, and wait for me to come back. Don't worry, I've been planning for so long, and I've known their actions in advance, so I've already taken the lead. Even if I'm not completely sure of this battle, I'm 70% to 80% sure. Just wait for me at home and don't worry too much."
Han Yu didn't want his wife to worry too much after all. Before that time, no one knew who would win or lose. In fact, he was only half sure at most. After all, his foundation was shallow. Even now, he was still unable to do some things. Moreover, the incident happened a long time in advance, and many preparations were not in place.
Su Wenyue was relieved when she heard that Han Yu was 70% to 80% sure. In her opinion, Han Yu would not do anything he was not sure of. Since he said so, he must be confident. However, she did not really listen to Han Yu and do nothing. She still had to help prepare. She just wanted Han Yu not to make her so hard, but she would not feel at ease if she really did nothing.
Han Yu only had so many people. It was not so easy to capture the bandit's stronghold. It might take some time. Food was indispensable. Moreover, it was November and the weather was very cold, which added another layer of difficulty. She heard that the military camp had not issued food and wages for a month. Moreover, some people in the military camp deliberately targeted Han Yu. It was impossible to let Han Yu go to fight bandits without food and clothing.
"Husband, will you come back before leaving?" Su Wenyue asked uncertainly. Sometimes Han Yu lived in the military camp when he really didn't have time.
"I will come back tomorrow night, and I will come back early." Han Yu thought that Su Wenyue was worried and wanted to see him again before leaving, so he said that there was no need to train tomorrow anyway, just go there to arrange the departure the day after tomorrow.
Although the bandit's mountain stronghold is not too far away, it will take less than a day to rush there. If it is arranged normally, it should be a surprise attack, take down the mountain stronghold in one fell swoop, and come back soon, but now there is a traitor in the military camp and the mountain stronghold has information, so this strategy is obviously not feasible, otherwise it will fall into the trap of the bandits, so Han Yu is mentally prepared that this battle will take some time, and everything must be prepared.
Su Wenyue got Han Yu's affirmative answer and didn't ask any more questions. She was thinking about what to prepare tomorrow so as not to miss anything.
Han Yu went out early the next morning, and Su Wenyue also gathered the servants in the house early in the morning, and each of them prepared according to her arrangement. There were three things to prepare: food, medicinal materials, and cotton-padded clothes and quilts.
Fortunately, Su Wenyue had the experience of her previous life. All the money in the family was exchanged for food and goods, and the warehouse was full, so she was not panicked when preparing temporarily. The amount needed was not too large, and there was ready-made food at home, and the variety was complete, so she didn't even need to transport it to the farm.
Considering the inconvenience of marching, the food prepared by Su Wenyue was cooked food, big cakes, pickles, and dried meat. In this weather, it is not easy to spoil. If you have time to heat it up, it will be more comfortable to eat. If you don't have time, you can eat it directly. Everyone also prepared a few big sweet potatoes and a pot of wine. If you are too cold in this weather, drink a sip and your whole body will be relieved.
As for medicines, it was unrealistic to prepare them for everyone. Su Wenyue simply prepared some that might be needed for the march and put them in several packages, and asked Han Yu to distribute them.