Mother, I have returned to the throne.

Chapter 232 Ideal and Reality

The north wind was howling and the temperature dropped sharply.

In such a harsh environment, Song Yuan's luck has to be said to be extraordinary.

Be able to find a cave as a shelter.

In this icy and snowy environment, it is definitely a rare luck.

The accumulated fatigue from a whole day's journey came flooding back at this moment. Except for the guards, everyone sitting around the campfire was drowsy.

Only Song Yuan had his eyes wide open, with no sign of sleepiness at all.

After this day's experience, Song Yuan suddenly discovered a big problem. He always thought that he came from his previous life and had the best time and place.

In this way, you will be far ahead of others.

But in the end, we still underestimated the ancient environment.

Especially in the ice and snow, how much impact will it have on the outcome of a war?

Now that he had experienced it personally, Song Yuan finally realized the changes brought about by environmental factors.

In such an environment, if there is no complete supply line, let alone fighting, even surviving will definitely be a big problem.

Today's experience is the best example. A team of only a hundred people ended up suffering such heavy losses due to sudden weather changes.

Just imagine, if I were leading tens of thousands of soldiers today, the losses in the valley alone would be enough to make it difficult for me to bear.

How can you possibly understand these feelings if you don't experience them personally and just stay in the military camp?

Thinking of this, Song Yuan couldn't help but feel fortunate that he had made this trip. Otherwise, if he had discovered such a problem on the battlefield, it would probably be too late by then.

"Your Highness, why aren't you sleeping yet? I see your brows are furrowed tightly. Is there something bothering you?"

Just as Song Yuan was lost in thought, Jinlian's concerned voice came. Hearing this, Song Yuan shook his head with a bit of regret.

"Nothing, I just suddenly realized that I was a little too naive before. I just naively thought that as long as I kept moving forward, I could defeat everything!"

"But now I realize that sometimes courage is really worthless. Take this war for example. I used to look down on those who advocated peace, but now I understand them a little bit."

If Song Yuan had not gone there in person, how would he have known about his current military strategy and the huge trouble that would arise?

In the cold winter, logistical supplies are of utmost importance. I never took this seriously before. I was really too naive.

It's no wonder that Song Youji, even though he was angry at the time and even though he had the support of Duke Wei, still gave up his original idea in the end and prepared to fight again in the spring.

This is not just a compromise, but more of a helplessness in facing reality.

This is a truth that ordinary people understand, but Song Yuan, who traveled through time, is the only one who cannot understand it.

Just like the surprise on Huo Jianchuan's face when Song Yuan proposed to take the initiative.

The biggest difference between him and Huo Jianchuan is that the other has been to the battlefield and understands the harshness of the situation there better, unlike him who was as naive as before.

"Your Highness, isn't what you said somewhat out of character?"

Jinlian frowned slightly, keenly sensing that something was wrong. He had originally followed Song Yuan in order to make him rebel.

The other party suddenly expressed such emotion now. Could it be that he changed his original mind?

"Your Highness, you will not change your original decision and make peace with those barbarians, right?"

"That's absolutely impossible!" Faced with Jinlian's words, Song Yuan shook his head with some determination and dispelled the other party's idea.

"This war is inevitable. If the Qin Dynasty retreats, it will be unable to hold its head up high. I'm just saying that my previous thoughts were a bit naive, but that doesn't mean I have to give up my original decision!"

If he just stubbornly defended himself, it would indeed be advantageous for his current situation, but no matter what, passively accepting the beating was not the best strategy.

Only by taking the initiative can you defeat everything.

This is something Song Yuan had recently decided on.

"So it seems that you are still planning to take the initiative? You still don't intend to give up your original decision?" Jinlian frowned and asked.

Song Yuan couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "I used to think so, but after this experience, I suddenly realized that thinking and doing are two different things!"

"It's easy to think about, but how easy is it to do it? Some things can't be accomplished overnight. I think we should talk about it later!"

"After all, what happened today has left me completely lost."

As if to resolve his worries, after expressing his feelings, Song Yuan simply poured out all his worries.

He did not expect to get an answer from Jinlian. He was just under too much pressure and wanted to find an outlet.

While the two were talking, Huo Jianchuan, who heard the news, came over immediately.

Song Yuan didn't mind the other party's appearance and continued speaking.

After hearing the last part, Jinlian couldn't help but sigh, "After hearing your analysis, I realize how hasty our preparations were. If a war really breaks out, we may not be able to cope with all the conditions!"

"By the way, General Huo, you are very experienced. How do the barbarians solve problems similar to the ones Your Highness raised earlier?"

Jinlian turned to look at Huo Jianchuan halfway through her words. Huo Jianchuan shook his head when he heard this.

"Honestly, if there's even the slightest chance, no one wants to mobilize troops in winter. Great Qin doesn't want to do that, and naturally, those barbarians don't think so either!"

"However, compared to us, it's much easier for the barbarians to solve this problem. After all, the biggest challenge in logistical supply is carrying heavy loads. The barbarians already have many war horses. During ordinary marches, one person can even ride three horses, swapping them to transport food and fodder. For Manyi, this is definitely not a difficult task!"

"Even when they're on a forced march, they can completely use their warhorses as their own rations. These things are not rare on the grasslands, just like cattle and sheep. They can be eaten. Although the loss is still greater, the barbarians can still bear it!"

The word "war horse" is definitely a natural condition for today's barbarians.

In contrast, the Qin Dynasty was in short supply of war horses and relied solely on the carrying capacity of a war horse, which was the weight of the person himself plus the weight of the load.

Being able to carry dozens of kilograms of dry food is already the upper limit.

But the barbarians did not have such worries. With one person and four horses, they could carry nearly 100 kilograms of food.

These hundred kilograms of food are enough to sustain their consumption for a month or so. Even if they face a war of attrition, they will have war horses to satisfy their hunger in the end.

In comparison, the barbarians were least afraid of wasting time, and in this regard, the Qin Dynasty was at a disadvantage.