I have been farming since I crossed over.

When the bright moon hung high in the sky, the fierce "battle" finally came to an end. Everyone sat around the table, enjoying the sumptuous meal, with satisfied smiles on everyone's face.

Although Yang Mingxi was the last one to start eating, she casually picked up some food, put it into her mouth, chewed it, and savored it slowly. Compared to the delicious freshwater fish she usually ate, she seemed to prefer the taste of sea fish.

Duan Xiaofeng stayed by Yang Mingxi's side after dinner, diligently helping her cook the fish and handle other chores. During his time with Yang Mingxi, he was deeply impressed by her erudition and knowledge, secretly marveling at how much she knew, even he had never heard of it.

After eating and drinking to their heart's content, everyone found a comfortable place to sit and rest for a while. At this moment, Lu Dashan walked over to Lu Jintang and said softly, "Master, it's getting late. How about I escort you two back first? After all, the environment here is rather simple and inconvenient!"

Hearing this, Lu Jintang smiled slightly and responded, "Don't bother. We have decided to stay here tonight and not return."

Lu Dashan was shocked when he heard this. He subconsciously cast his gaze towards Yang Mingxi. Coincidentally, Yang Mingxi was looking towards them at that moment and said with a smile, "There's no need to make special arrangements for us. We can just stay in the same room with everyone."

Lu Dashan's face flushed red, and he looked at Lu Jintang evasively. He opened and closed his mouth several times before he said haltingly, "But...but, he..." He stopped talking before he finished speaking.

Lu Jintang naturally understood the hidden meaning behind Lu Dashan's hesitation, but he just shook his head gently and said soothingly, "It's okay, rest for a while. Gather the generals here later, we have something to discuss."

Hearing this, Lu Dashan's tense expression instantly relaxed. He nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes! Then, when exactly will they be summoned? I can then make arrangements in advance."

After a moment's thought, Lu Jintang replied, "Let's set it for after a cup of tea. After all, everyone just finished their meal, so it would be best to let everyone rest and adjust their posture." He then turned to Lu Dashan and asked, "By the way, how are you deploying the personnel here?"

Lu Dashan straightened up and began to explain clearly, "I'm currently the general manager, while Qin Yi is in charge of logistics. We've also divided the camps into seven, each with approximately 500 people. We'll rotate daily, alternating between training, defense, and hunting for food. We've also already arranged for leadership at all levels, including battalion commanders, company commanders, platoon leaders, and even squad leaders."

Lu Jintang nodded slightly, indicating his approval of the deployment, and then asked casually: "Oh? Uncle Qin is here too, why haven't I seen him before? Is he out on some special mission?" However, after asking this question, his mind did not seem to be completely focused on this question, and his eyes were a little erratic.

Qin Yi was the leader of Grandfather's personal guards! He had been by Grandfather's side for years, commanding his men on the battlefield, or coordinating the overall situation and dispatching supplies and personnel from the rear. He possessed exceptionally unique tactics and strategies. Lu Jintang felt a deep respect and longing for such a figure.

At this moment, suddenly hearing someone mention Qin Yi's name, memories of his grandfather and the past flooded back like a tide. In the blink of an eye, Lu Jintang was lost in the past, and his longing for his grandfather grew stronger. He couldn't help but think to himself that it seemed like such a long time had passed since he left home to venture out into the world, yet even his longing for his grandfather had become so urgent.

At that moment, Lu Dashan's voice jolted Lu Jintang back to reality from his whirlpool of thoughts. He said, "We've already reclaimed some wasteland over there. Qin and his men are out looking for some high-quality seeds so we can grow some crops. After all, relying solely on hunting for food isn't a long-term solution!" Then, Lu Dashan pointed toward a gentle slope not far away.

Lu Jintang looked in the direction Lu Dashan pointed, a smile breaking out on his face as he added, "Uncle Qin is truly thoughtful! If we want people to survive in peace and stability for a long time, learning to cultivate the land is undoubtedly one of the most fundamental safeguards. Speaking of which, how long has Uncle Qin been away this time? If I can help with the seeds, could we find a way to get him back quickly?"

Lu Dashan once again looked at Lu Jintang carefully, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and he thought to himself: This young master knows a lot of things! He is not as useless as the rumors say!

As he thought about it, he couldn't help but smile with relief and said slowly, "That old guy has been out for three whole days. We agreed that he must be back in four days at the latest. So, he should be back here tomorrow."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Dashan suddenly looked ashamed. He scratched his head sheepishly and continued, "Alas... To be honest, ever since we were hunted, we've been hiding here, rarely even setting foot outside the surrounding sea. If they hadn't been out training and gone to the farther seashore by chance, and hadn't seen you there by chance and told me about it, I'm afraid we wouldn't have heard anything about you until now."

Lu Jintang nodded slightly, expressing his understanding. His gaze fell on Lu Dashan, and a wave of sadness welled up in his heart. Compared to himself, the situation faced by Lu Dashan and his companions was clearly much more difficult. After all, they had no protection at all and could be ambushed at any time. His family, on the other hand, was different. The Emperor had issued a clear decree forbidding anyone from interfering with the Lu family's normal life in any way.

Thinking of this, Lu Jintang slowly stood up and walked towards Lu Dashan with a firm step. He opened his arms and hugged the weathered man tightly, saying softly, "Thank you for your hard work! Don't worry, from now on, I will never let this happen again."

When Lu Dashan heard this, his body trembled violently. He immediately knelt on his knees, his eyes red, and responded in a trembling voice: "My young master, please don't say that! It is really distressing that the general has suffered such an injustice. It is all because of the incompetence of us, the personal guards, that we were unable to rescue the general from that dangerous situation..." At the end of his words, Lu Dashan was already crying.

Without hesitation, Lu Jintang reached out and firmly grasped Lu Dashan's strong, powerful arm. With a sudden push, he pulled him up from the ground. He gazed at Lu Dashan with a firm yet gentle gaze, and said sincerely, "Don't ever say such discouraging words again! Your loyalty to the Lu family is known not only to my grandfather, but also to my father and everyone in the Lu family! So, please relax! Everything will slowly get better."

After saying this, Lu Jintang slowly turned around and looked up at the vast sky in the distance. He stood there quietly, motionless like a statue, with only the breeze blowing his hair gently.

After a long time, he finally withdrew his gaze and turned to Lu Dashan beside him and ordered: "Commander Lu, go and summon all the generals at the level of battalion commanders and above to come here to discuss important matters!"