I have been farming since I crossed over.

After a long while, Lu Dashan finally stopped laughing. He calmed down a little, then raised his voice and shouted, "So, when can we fight back? After all, they are going too far! But then again, do we have enough manpower to carry out this operation? You know, when we escaped from there together, there were about 4500 of us, but we were chased by the enemy on the way and lost nearly 1000 people! Now, there are only 3506 brothers left on our side." At this point, Lu Dashan's eyes revealed a hint of worry and concern.

When Lu Jintang heard the number of remaining men, 3506, his star-like eyes instantly shone even brighter, like twinkling stars in the night sky. His lips curled up slightly, revealing a delighted smile as he spoke softly, "There are probably nearly 1000 men in Qianhuang Mountain right now, and around 700 are ready to fight and lead the charge. All of our Lu family's guards and soldiers at the General of the Cavalry's residence have already been dispatched, searching for retired officers and soldiers. If all goes well, we estimate we can recall approximately 3000 more brave men."

Upon hearing this, Lu Dashan's face lit up with joy, like a gorgeous flower blooming in spring. He immediately slammed the table and stood up, excitedly saying, "Our men were originally from scattered companies, so we can send some out to recruit. If we can eventually muster a full 1 men, our chances of victory will be greatly increased! But the most daunting problem right now is how to find food and fodder." At this point, he frowned, lost in thought.

Lu Jintang couldn't help but burst out laughing again. His laughter was crisp and hearty, seemingly piercing the heavens. He smiled and said, "Haha, you don't have to worry about this matter at all! You know, we have two to three thousand acres of vast fertile farmland in Qianhuang Mountain! And the rice planted in these fields has already achieved an astonishing three harvests a year! Not only that, my brothers are currently actively carrying out the same land reclamation and cultivation work in other counties. So, there's no need to worry too much about food and fodder; they will be supplied in an endless supply like a torrent of water! Speaking of which, I've already opened 17 grain stores across Nanling! The purpose is very clear: to ensure that this food and fodder transportation route is always unobstructed, providing us with sufficient supplies along the way! Now it seems that everything is in place for a counterattack."

Lu Dashan listened quietly to Lu Jintang's words, his eyes, originally filled with worry, gradually brightening. After he finished speaking, Lu Dashan couldn't help but excitedly gave a thumbs-up, praising him sincerely, "Oh my, young master, you are truly amazing! You are truly worthy of being the powerful backup specially reserved by the general and the old general! Even the great figure sitting high above the court may not be able to possess such a grand vision and strategy as yours! In that case, what do I have to worry about? Come on, I'll take you to meet everyone right away, and by the way, we can discuss when we can set off to meet the general and the old general!"

Lu Jintang smiled and waved his hand, saying slowly, "Don't worry. It's almost noon now. Why don't we enjoy lunch first and chat while we eat? In the afternoon, I'll go to your resting place to check it out. As for the manpower, I'll take care of the overall arrangements. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Dashan quickly responded, "Alright, that's great. I'm sure they'd be overjoyed to see you, their young master, in person!"

As the two were talking, Yang Mingxi had General Lu meticulously prepare four dishes and a soup, which he had brought out. General Lu respectfully placed the food before standing at the side in a respectful manner. He softly asked, "Sir, after dinner, would you allow me to go practice with General Lu?"

Listening to what Lu Da said, Lu Jintang couldn't help but ponder. He thought about how the two brothers hadn't seen each other for a long time, so he nodded and agreed. "Okay, you two brothers haven't been together for a long time, so this is a good opportunity to catch up and have a good chat! By the way, tell your brother about the situation here. I have to go have dinner with Miss Yang later!" After that, Lu Jintang slowly stood up and walked towards the kitchen backyard.

The place they were temporarily staying in was a tranquil retreat that Lu Changchun had painstakingly found a few days earlier. Here, shaded by green trees and vibrant flowers, a gurgling stream flowed by, and birds sang cheerfully in the branches, creating a scene as if unfolding before their eyes. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, the environment was pleasant and peaceful, a truly ideal place to relax and recuperate.

More importantly, this small, exquisite courtyard was only separated by a wall from Yang Mingxi's teleportation location. This convenient location made future travel extremely convenient. When Lu Jintang realized this, he immediately instructed Lu Changchun to purchase it. And when they returned this time, they naturally moved in.

Lu Jintang walked towards the kitchen with ease. As soon as he stepped through the threshold, his eyes were drawn to Yang Mingxi, who was sitting in front of the stove. Yang Mingxi was holding a bowl of steaming hot rice steadily in her hands, chewing it slowly and carefully, looking very elegant.

Seeing Lu Jintang suddenly appear, Yang Mingxi quickly put down her bowl and chopsticks and stood up, a hint of surprise on her face. She said quickly, "Hey, why are you here? Is there anything you're short of? If so, please tell me and I'll prepare it right away!"

Lu Jintang smiled slightly, waved his hand gently and responded: "Don't bother, everything we need is already here. I just wanted to leave some space for Lu Da and his brother to reminisce and chat, so I came here specially to accompany you for dinner." After that, he walked over to Yang Mingxi and sat down, picked up a pair of chopsticks, and prepared to enjoy this warm lunch time together.