I have been farming since I crossed over.

After breakfast the next day, Old Master Lu notified all the men in the Lu family to stay and talk about family matters.

Old Master Lu said, "We are ordinary commoners, farmers now, so we should do things that are consistent with our status. Everyone, please tell me what you can do, what you know how to do, and what you want to do. Tang'er will write it down."

Everyone present looked at each other, but no one said anything.

Father Lu cleared his throat and said, "I'm old now, and I like this kind of life. I'll just stay in Qianhuang Mountain and farm here! I can also spend time with my father and mother, and enjoy the days of playing with my grandchildren."

Old Master Lu said, "That's what I meant. Now that the children have grown up, we old folks can relax and live a comfortable life, enjoying our old age!"

Lu Jinyan smiled and said, "I am the eldest son and grandson. Wherever my grandparents, father and mother are, I will be there."

Old Master Lu glanced at his eldest grandson, shook his head, and said, "Don't worry for now. This isn't the place you should be. Filial piety comes first, but we also have to consider the actual situation. I want you to go out and travel around, to see Nanling Country, and even the entire Jingzhou Continent."

Lu Jinyan was stunned. He was not the one left behind. It seemed that his grandfather was not satisfied with him. He smiled and said, "Please give me your instructions, Grandfather."

"You are too honest and simple. You need to go out more and see the sufferings of the world before you can accomplish anything. You'd better wait for Tang'er to arrange the specific matters!" said Old Master Lu.

Lu Jintang, who was sitting at the back, stood up and said, "I'm sure everyone knows how we got here. Just because someone kicked us out, do we have to just listen to them, not fight or compete, and live like this for the rest of our lives?"

Lu Jintang paused after finishing his words and continued, "Life here is very comfortable, but it's not like what we're doing now. We have to come back voluntarily. Living like this is the only way to live a satisfying life. I'm not willing to come back like this. What will happen to my eldest sister? She's been locked up in that cannibalistic place, and we don't know whether she's alive or dead!"

Lu Jintang grew increasingly agitated as he spoke, his facial muscles trembling slightly with anger, and his voice unconsciously rose a few notches. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes gleaming with determination and unyielding resolve, as if he wanted to vent all his resentment.

"I can't let my elder sister suffer alone, I must find a way to rescue her!" Lu Jintang said through gritted teeth, the determination in his eyes impossible to ignore.

The atmosphere around them grew heavy, and everyone could sense the pain deep within Lu Jintang's heart and his worry for his sister. For a moment, the entire room fell silent, with only Lu Jintang's heavy breathing echoing.

Lu Jintang's reaction was exactly the same as the other members of the Lu family's reaction when she was just placed under house arrest: anger, unwillingness, and concern for their eldest sister's situation.

Now that such a long time has passed, everyone has gradually calmed down. Only Lu Jintang, who held his breath, carried the hopes of his entire family, and came out penniless to build a home, still remembers it. Now that he has spoken about it, everyone is united in their hatred of the enemy.

Lu Jintang didn't say anything either. Sometimes, this kind of silent silence can inspire everyone's fighting spirit.

Old Master Lu said, "We must go back, but how and with what are we going to use? These are the foundations of our future efforts."

Old Master Lu looked at everyone and continued, "Boss, Tang'er has already opened the way for you. That means Tang'er has already taken the most difficult step. How to proceed from now on depends on you all."

Father Lu continued, "I've already thought of the strategy. It's a siege. How, who will go, and where are we going to encircle you are up to you. Your grandfather and I will be here to provide you with stable rear support. Thirteen, be responsible for all the money, food, and fodder."

"Yes, father." Lu Jintang said.

Father Lu smiled, easing the atmosphere a bit, and continued, "Thirteen, you can select the people you need first. Everyone you select must fully cooperate with Thirteen. He is the commander-in-chief of the rear."

Lu Jintang stood up and said, "First, Seventh Brother, you will be responsible for the grain and grass planting. You are quite good at this. All places suitable for growing grain and grass in Qingshui County can be considered. For grain planting and seeds, you can come to me directly. I will ask Miss Yang to solve it when the time comes."

Lu Jinkun stood up and said, "Yes, I will fully cooperate and will not delay anything."

Old Master Lu waved his hand, signaling everyone to sit down and talk.

Lu Jintang looked at Lu Jincong and continued, "Second, Fourth Brother, you will stay in Qianhuang Mountain and set up the formation in the back mountain. Train your nephews and nieces and the personnel needed later in the mountain to provide military support for your future return."

Lu Jincong nodded and said, "Okay, leave this matter to me."

Old Master Lu nodded and said, "After this training camp is established, all the Lu family members will go there to practice. After they pass the test, they can come out to arrange their work. Or if they have already arranged their work, they should go in to practice again when they have the chance."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Lu Jintang said, "The third one, Third Brother. You're good at martial arts and you came from the reconnaissance corps. I'll put you in charge of the transport team, traveling all over the country selling goods and gathering information. I'll tell Bu Yan about this, and you just need to cooperate with him."

Lu Changyu stood up and said, "I will ensure that the mission is completed."

Father Lu and Old Master Lu both burst into laughter.

Lu Jintang smiled and said, "Grandfather, Father, these are the only people I need for now. Nephews, you should practice first!" After saying that, he looked at his nephews who seemed to have no desire to live, and continued, "I will start to use people in a month, so you can practice for a month first!"

Except for Lu Dexue and Lu Deling who went out with Hu Buyan, all the nephews of the Lu family who were over 5 years old were severely trained by Lu Lao Si for a month and a half. Especially those who could have chosen to go out at the beginning, they regretted it so much that their intestines turned green, but that's a story for later.

After Lu Jintang selected the personnel he needed, the remaining personnel had to choose where to surround them.

Everyone was silent. Old Master Lu took out the map and studied it carefully. After a long while, he said, "Let's take Xinyun Mansion first! Go slowly and lay a solid foundation so that we can move forward later."

Father Lu said, "Of the four counties in Xinyun Prefecture, Qingshui County is assigned to the Thirteenth, Kaoshan County to the Second, Zhuli County to the Fifth, and Meihe County to the Sixth. First, you will be responsible for understanding the relationships between officials, gang activities, and the connections between the aristocratic families and the capital."

Lu Changfeng, Lu Changchun, and Lu Changxia obeyed the order.

Old Master Lu looked at the remaining grandsons and said, "The eldest and the third brother should go out and explore the world first. Take Lin Dong with you and let him see the sufferings of the world. You brothers should be responsible for his safety." After saying that, he looked at Lin Dong who was mixed in with the nephews of the Lu family.

Lin Dong had just felt hopeless, his heart bleeding at the thought of being trained for a month. He never expected his great-grandfather to ask him to go out and try his luck. Surprised, he stood up and said, "Yes, I will definitely walk around more and see more, to see the real lives of the people of my Nanling Country."

What Lin Dong didn't know was that this adventure was more difficult and dangerous than training, and he almost lost his life.

Father Lu continued, "The remaining Eighth to Twelve, the five of you will follow Thirteen and see how he builds a new business. Then, in other counties and prefectures, you will go out and build branches on your own."

Lu Laoba to Lu Laotiao all agreed, and after things were arranged, everyone went their separate ways.