Schemes of the Noble Households Chapter 60

Historically, Huan Wen's third northern expedition began in April of the fourth year of Taihe.

Because Adrian Huan had tricked his father, Maxwell did not lose his official position, and the Northern Palace Army did not change its leader. The governors of various states became wary and secretly made plans. The Northern Expedition was delayed again and again. Until mid-April, the military pay and food were still not collected, and the army was unable to march north.

Finally, Huan Wen made up his mind and made harsh words. Everyone knew that they could not delay any longer, so they made a decision. With the Western and Northern Palace Armies as the main force, the governors of each state sent out a thousand troops, a total of 50,000 troops, and more than a thousand military ships. They set out along the water in June and divided into two routes to attack the State of Yan in the north.

The weather was extremely dry and there hadn't been any heavy rain for several months.

The river water level continued to drop, and spring ploughing could barely be maintained, but water transport became a problem. Especially where the military boats passed, the water level was too shallow, and the boats would be blocked. In order to keep the waterway smooth, it was necessary to dig nearby ditches and fill the water level so that the army could pass smoothly.