In the famine, others ate Guanyin soil, but he had space to build a farm.

When Lin Kunlun saw the people coming, the scars on their bodies were like the marks of war, silently telling of the endless running and hard fighting in the past few days. His heart sank, and he immediately understood that these people must have experienced countless hardships and dangers under the relentless pursuit of Sun Ting's officers and soldiers.

"To be honest!" Yuan Quan's voice was filled with helplessness and sadness, "Now there are less than five hundred people following us. Moreover, many of them are injured." When he said this, he couldn't help but sigh deeply.

After hearing this, Lin Kunlun was shocked: "How could this happen? I heard that you originally had tens of thousands of troops, how come in just one month, there are only a few hundred people left?" His tone was full of disbelief.

"All this can only be attributed to Sun Ting's strength." Tang Hai, who had been standing aside, also sighed at this time. As the main commander and strategist of Yuan Quan's team, he felt powerless in the current predicament. He continued: "Sun Ting's strength is not in his military attainments, but in his methods of undermining our army's fighting spirit."

As Sun Ting continued to exert pressure, their troops were constantly besieged and their morale was low. Many soldiers were not captured by officers and soldiers, but chose to escape under such high pressure. They were eager to escape the war, accept relief from the court, and live a stable life.

"The two decrees issued by Sun Ting were really vicious." Tang Hai continued to sigh, "He asked everyone to return to their hometowns, forgive past mistakes, and get relief from the court to resume production. This alone made most of our soldiers waver. Then, he issued a notice that anyone who could report us would be rewarded. For a while, we couldn't even find a place to stay." When he said this, he was full of admiration for Sun Ting's methods. Who would have thought that Sun Ting was just a small grain supervisor in the Northeast.

"I wonder what plans Brother Yuan has for the future?" Lin Kunlun asked with some concern. He led a few people into the makeshift tent and naturally sat in the first seat on the upper left. This action not only reflected his status, but also allowed him to further test Yuan Quan to see if they were planning to annex his group.

Lin Kunlun's eyes were as sharp as a knife, sweeping over everyone present. Although they appeared calm on the surface, he keenly sensed that everyone present must be thinking turbulently. They seemed calm on the surface, but in fact they knew that if they still had more than a thousand soldiers, they would not hesitate to fight for the dominant position. However, the reality was cruel. Now they only had a few hundred people under their command, and the number of soldiers who could fight was even less than a hundred. If they turned against Lin Kunlun, they would probably be wiped out in hunger and cold without fighting.

"Lin Shi!" Lin Kunlun's voice interrupted Lin Kunlun's thoughts, and he quickly ordered, "Go and arrange for the brothers brought by brother Yuanquan to have a hot meal! They must be starving! Also, distribute the medicine we brought to them. The injured need to treat their wounds as soon as possible to avoid infection." Lin Haoyue's son Lin Shi, although young, has grown rapidly in the experience of these few months. He is now adept at marching troops and treating patients on the battlefield.

"Yes!" Lin Shi responded and left with firm steps and a determined look in his eyes.

"Brother Yuan, what are you going to do next?" Lin Kunlun asked the question at the right time.

"We plan to advance eastward to Henan County." Yuan Quan answered firmly, "Northwest County has now gathered all the troops from several surrounding counties. Coupled with the drought, we simply cannot get enough food supplies. Instead of fighting here, we might as well look east for opportunities." Obviously, they have thought this decision over and over again.

Lin Kunlun frowned slightly and raised his doubts: "Brother Yuan, have you ever thought about why Sun Ting, who has spent huge amounts of money and mobilized troops from several counties, would let us leave so easily?" There was a hint of confusion in his words.

Yuan Quan smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Lin, I have thought about this question before. But now we are at our wits' end. We can only hope that Sun Ting will be careless or something else will happen." He paused and continued, "Besides, although we are few in number, we are all elite soldiers and strong generals. As long as we can find the right time and place, we may be able to turn the tide."

Lin Kunlun nodded slightly, indicating that he understood Yuan Quan's decision. He knew that Yuan Quan and others were in a desperate situation, and going east to Henan County might be their only way out. However, he also realized that this road was not easy to take, and Sun Ting's pursuers might appear at any time. They must always remain vigilant and be prepared to deal with various emergencies.

At this time, Lin Shi came in with several soldiers carrying hot meals and distributed them to Yuan Quan and others.

"Brother Lin! I wonder if you are willing to go with me to Hejun to start a big business!" Lin Kunlun looked at Yuan Quan's expectant eyes, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that Yuan Quan's invitation was not only a recognition of his personal ability, but also a hope for their future prospects. However, this decision was no joke, it concerned the life and death of everyone.

Lin Kunlun was silent for a moment, his eyes swept over everyone present, and finally fell on the faces of the younger generation such as Lin Shi. He saw the determination and desire in their eyes, as if he saw his former self. These young people need opportunities and a stage to show their talents and ambitions. And Henan County may be such a place where they can show their talents.

"Brother Yuan," Lin Kunlun took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "I am willing to go to Henan County with you and face the challenges of the future together. I believe that as long as we unite as one, we will be able to create a great cause."

His words were powerful, full of determination and courage. Everyone present was excited when they heard his words. They knew that with the addition of Lin Kunlun, their strength would be even greater, and they were full of more expectations for the future.

Yuan Quan excitedly held Lin Kunlun's hand, his gratitude was beyond words: "Brother Lin, with you here, we will be invincible!" There was a determined light in his eyes, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

In this way, the people who were struggling in the predicament rekindled the fire of hope because of Lin Kunlun's joining. They began to pack their bags and prepare to embark on the journey to Henan County. Although the road ahead is full of unknowns and challenges, they are ready to create their own future with their own hands.