I have been farming since I crossed over.

After a few people looked around, they walked to the bottom of the valley. The front of the bottom was blocked by a mountain in front. The mountain in front happened to belong to Qianhuang Mountain. Lu Jintang also built some simple houses on it to provide a rest area for the people who planted crops and defended the area. The area beyond this mountain belonged to Kaihai Mountain.

Standing at the bottom of the valley, if one shifts their gaze even slightly, one can see the small courtyard hidden in the distance, surrounded by green mountains and clear waters. This courtyard was built by Lu Jintang of Qianhuang Mountain himself.

Lu Jintang smiled and pointed to the faintly visible houses in the distance. He said softly, "Look, everyone! Those small courtyards not far ahead were built by me personally after I came here. Now, my grandfather, father, and others all live here."

After saying that, he slowly turned his arm and pointed to a vast field not far from the courtyard, and then introduced: "Look over here, these fields are the results of gradual cultivation after I came here. Today, the area is at least more than 50,000 acres! So there is absolutely no problem in feeding you people." As he spoke, Lu Jintang's face revealed an unconcealable pride.

After hearing this, Lu Dashan and Zhu Dazhi and others who followed him stared at the endless fertile land with their eyes wide open, their eyes full of amazement.

Lu Dashan, Zhu Dazhi, and three other soldiers who had followed them stood in a row, their gaze fixed on the small huts standing in the distance. They knew that the revered general currently resided there. The thought of meeting the general soon filled everyone with excitement and anticipation.

Then, everyone's gaze slowly shifted toward the nearby fields. They were filled with a variety of lush green crops, neatly arranged in rows, like a vast ocean of green. From this distance, the rice ears hung heavy, as if a bountiful harvest was just around the corner. This vibrant, thriving scene filled everyone with heartfelt joy.

However, when they returned their gaze to their current location, the smiles on their faces vanished instantly. The land was filled with potholes and weeds, hardly a habitable place. Thinking back to when the young master first arrived and saw those crude caves, he was speechless for a long time. He must have been filled with disappointment!

At this moment, several people looked at each other, their eyes filled with deep guilt. Finally, Lu Dashan stepped forward, bowed deeply to the Young Master, and said, "Young Master, you are truly amazing! Look at how well Qianhuang Mountain has developed under your leadership. In comparison, our situation is truly terrible! Alas, it's all because of the incompetence of my subordinates that we are in this situation..." At the end, he couldn't help but sigh heavily.

Lu Jintang reached out his hands and firmly supported the slightly exhausted Lu Dashan. He looked at the resilient group before him with a gentle yet determined gaze, and said softly, "It's not your fault. Look at you! Even in such a difficult and harsh situation, you've never slacked off in your training. This kind of perseverance and never-give-up spirit is truly invaluable for a soldier. Now that I'm here, I believe that earth-shaking changes will surely take place here."

Lu Dashan and the people beside him looked at each other, and then responded in unison: "Yes! We will definitely follow your pace closely. We will not only organize the training work well, but also work hard to improve the quality of our living environment." Their voices were loud and powerful, revealing full determination and confidence.

Lu Jintang nodded slightly in approval. Then, he changed the subject, pointed to one side, and said seriously to everyone, "Alright, let's put aside all the unnecessary chatter for now. Take a closer look over here. If we build a road here that goes straight to Qianhuang Mountain, do you think it's feasible?"

Upon hearing this, everyone stepped forward and observed intently. After a brief inspection, they all nodded in agreement, saying in unison, "It shouldn't be a big problem. At most, there might be some gentle slopes along the way, but there won't be any serious obstacles."

At this time, Yang Mingxi, who had been standing nearby and listening silently, added, "That's right, even if there are some slopes, it's no problem. These are just minor problems that can be solved. There's no need to worry at all."

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"Okay, then the problem here has been solved successfully! But next, we are facing a difficult and difficult problem - this towering and huge mountain in front of us." After Lu Jintang finished speaking, he slowly turned around and stared solemnly at the mountain in front of him that stood like a giant.

The mountain loomed large, imposing, and breathtakingly majestic. Its grandeur was breathtaking. Like an impassable natural barrier, it abruptly separated Qianhuang Mountain from the turbulent sea beyond. Building a road there was a sheer pipe dream, practically impossible.

At this moment, Yang Mingxi stood quietly before the mountain, concentrating her mind and using her unique ability to quietly infiltrate the space. She carefully examined the map and found that if she wanted to cross the center of the mountain directly, she would need to travel about three miles. At the same time, Yang Mingxi fully mobilized her keen perception, carefully probing the basic route ahead to determine if there were any obstacles such as large rocks along the way.

After Yang Mingxi finished her detailed investigation, she turned to look at the people around her. However, everyone shook their heads, indicating that they had no clue what was going on.

At this moment, Lu Dashan spoke up, "In my opinion, this mountain is so tall that our youngest master's idea of digging a tunnel through the ground might actually be feasible."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone in the crowd questioned, "Dig a hole? Not to mention how far it would be. Even if we could dig it through, what if we encountered hard rocks or something else difficult to deal with?"

Zhu Dazhi frowned and said, "If it's the smaller rocks, it's easy to deal with, but if you encounter particularly large rocks, it will be difficult to deal with."

At this time, someone who had come with them interrupted and said, "I think we could widen the road a bit. That way, we could avoid some of the trouble. If it really can't be avoided, why don't we just take a detour?"

Hearing this, Lu Dashan nodded repeatedly and said, "Well, what Fan Wei said is indeed a good idea."

Lu Jintang smiled as he slowly scanned the crowd. Seeing that they initially seemed to think everything was impossible, but then actively sought solutions, he couldn't help but feel relieved. He praised them, "Very good, very good. Everyone is thinking hard. This place must be opened up. Only then will it be beneficial for us to act in the future."

When everyone heard her say this, they quickly responded in unison, "Yes, Master, please rest assured. We will do our utmost to ensure the successful completion of this mission."

Lu Jintang nodded with satisfaction and continued, "Now that we've come this far, why don't we head to Qianhuang Mountain? Let's use mules to transport some food there first. This will help us alleviate our immediate needs and resolve the current difficulties."

After saying this, he turned to look at Lu Dashan and continued, "Also, regarding this valley, you must arrange for people to come here as soon as possible. We should still use the method of digging a hole for resting places, and it would be best if we work on both sides simultaneously. This way, the progress of the project can be greatly accelerated."