I have been farming since I crossed over.

In the kitchen, Yang Mingxi, Chunhua and Duan Xiaofeng were busy for a while, and the welcoming banquet for this afternoon was ready.

The dishes are simple, just braised food and boiled fish.

As soon as the dishes are served, the aroma fills the air.

The more than 30 people in the second team looked at the table full of delicacies, which were actually just two large bowls filled with two dishes, and all showed satisfied expressions.

The large pot of braised food has an attractive color and the rich aroma of spices is diffused, which arouses everyone's appetite.

The spicy, salty and fresh boiled fish, with bright red chili oil floating on the surface of the soup, and tender fish fillets faintly visible, is steaming hot. Just the smell makes people salivate.

Yang Mingxi smiled and said, "Thank you all for your hard work. Let's get started!"

Everyone didn't care about anything else and started eating with relish.

Zhao Hu tore off a large piece of braised pork head and stuffed it into his mouth, with his cheeks puffed up.

He said vaguely, "Miss Yang, your cooking skills are even better than the chef of the largest restaurant in the city! We have been traveling on this road and haven't tasted such delicious food in a long time."

Everyone agreed, nodded, and stuffed food into their mouths, as if they wanted to make up for the days of hunger all at once.

Qian Bao didn't care about his image at all. He held the bowl of fish soup and gulped it down. When he wiped his mouth, the spiciness made his forehead sweat, but he still shouted: "Too good! This spicy flavor is really strong! Give me another bowl."

Everyone laughed and the atmosphere became more lively.

Just when everyone was enjoying their meal, a fast horse suddenly came. The messenger on the horse dismounted in a hurry, walked quickly to Yang Mingxi, knelt on one knee, and presented a letter sealed with wax.

Yang Mingxi's heart tightened. She knew very well that in such troubled times, such an urgent letter must mean something major had happened.

She quickly tore open the envelope, unfolded the letter, and scanned the handwriting. Her expression instantly became solemn.

Seeing this, everyone stopped what they were doing and cast inquiring glances.

Yang Mingxi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "The enemy troops from the northwest are invading and have broken through the temporary border defense line. Lu Jintang has urgently ordered us to immediately send food and supplies to the northwest battlefield. We must reach Fenghuo Pass within three days!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expression changed. The lively and cheerful atmosphere just now was instantly replaced by tension and solemnity.

Yang Mingxi was silent for a moment, then continued, "Everyone, hurry up and eat. We'll discuss this afterward."

The members of the second team started eating in a hurry. After a cup of tea, everyone finished eating and came to the study of Yang Mingxi's house in an orderly manner.

Yang Mingxi looked at the thirty or forty people in front of her and said in a trembling voice, "Everyone, I'm sorry. I wanted you to have a good New Year, but now the situation is special..."

Before Yang Mingxi finished speaking, He Yong said, "Team One's members are also ours. It's our duty to help them. When we come back, we'll continue to enjoy Miss Yang's delicious food!"

Yang Mingyu looked at his third sister and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Xier, we haven't been out here for nothing."

Wu Youru also stood up and said, "Don't worry, Sister Xi, we will definitely complete the task."

The sun was blinding, shining on the courtyard of Lu Jintang's home in Qianhuang Mountain, Jiaoshan Town, Qingshui County, Xinyun Prefecture, Nanling Kingdom.

The members of the second team gathered in the courtyard, with different expressions, some were nervous about the upcoming long journey, while others were determined about their mission.

Yang Mingxi stood on the steps, his voice clear and powerful: "Brothers, this mission is arduous. We must leave a few people behind to take charge of the results and problems of the snack street. The rest of you will follow me to help the first team transport food and supplies to support the northwest battlefield!"

Team leader Yang Mingyu thought for a moment and said, "The previous arrangement was that seven teams would be responsible for expanding the snack streets in the two nearby prefectures. Now that the situation is urgent, let's leave two people in each prefecture to handle job searches!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a discussion broke out among the crowd.

"I'll stay," said the slightly plump Zhao Hu, who was the main force in the development of the snack street's delicacies. "I'm familiar with these new dishes and the intricacies of the operation. I can't make any mistakes in the handover."

Qian Xiao beside him nodded in agreement: "I'll stay and help too. I'm familiar with the accounts and communicating with merchants."

Everyone in Pingchuan Prefecture looked at them with trust. It was indeed most appropriate for these two to stay.

Yang Mingyu glanced at everyone in Xiting Mansion and found that no one spoke.

Just as he was about to remind them, he heard Yang Minghao's voice: "Mingchao and Youman stay, the rest of the people go to support!"

After deciding on the personnel to stay behind, Yang Mingxi began to deploy a plan for transporting food and fodder.

"We're going by water this time, which will be faster. But water routes also have risks, so everyone must be careful."

She unfolded a map and pointed out the route and possible danger points in detail.

The team members gathered around, listened carefully, and offered their own opinions from time to time.

After several discussions, the members of the grain transport team went back to have a good rest.

Yang Mingxi and the four young men who stayed behind had a good discussion about the current situation and problems of the expanded Xiting Prefecture and Pingchuan Prefecture.

Duan Xiaofeng went to the beach to deliver a letter to Lu Dashan and the others. When he came back, the kitchen was clean and nothing was left.

Chunhua was washing the pot. Seeing Duan Xiaofeng come in, she asked in confusion, "Are you going to eat? There are no more dishes. There's only a little fish soup left in the pot."

Duan Xiaofeng...

A few days later, the second team, except for the two people who stayed behind, met up with the first team and set off together with the fleet loaded with food and fodder.

Halfway through the journey, the weather suddenly changed, dark clouds rolled in, and a strong wind blew across the river.

Huge waves kept hitting the ship, causing it to shake violently. "Hold steady! Don't panic!"

Yang Mingyu shouted loudly, directing the team members to secure the food and strengthen the sails.

Everyone worked together and fought a desperate battle against the wind and waves, and finally stabilized the fleet when the wind and waves subsided.

But before they could breathe a sigh of relief, several speedboats of unknown origin appeared in the distance.

"Oh no, I'm afraid we've encountered pirates!" someone exclaimed.

Yang Mingyu's expression stern, he quickly drew his sword: "Everyone prepare for battle, protect the food!"

The team members picked up their weapons and were ready for battle.

The pirates' boats are getting closer and closer, and a fierce battle is about to break out...