Become a founding empress in ancient times with the system

"If that's the case, once the news that we're taking in refugees leaks out, we might be discovered." Zheng Qing hesitated. After all, this was too risky.

"Do they have any evidence? And more importantly, we are currently short of manpower. We need people everywhere, so if this news gets out, not many people will believe it."

"But some people might be willing to give it a try when faced with a life-or-death situation. We're going to take a gamble."

"I'm betting on how many people believe it, how many people come, and how many of these people can be trusted." She doesn't have time to screen them one by one, so it's better to let time prove everything.

"We need fame, maybe they can give us that." How can a county town that is on the verge of being conquered, a county town that is about to disappear, attract people?

"I understand. I'll arrange it right away." Zheng Qing also knew what she meant. There were indeed not enough people in the city, except for young children and elderly people who were idle.

Most of the others were in the army or in the newly built factories. The war with the Xianbei was not over yet, and what they needed most now was probably people.

Sheng Changan smiled and said, "But tell them to go back and figure out a solution on their own. We have done our best to rescue them."

It was impossible for her to send people to escort them home when she was short of troops. Although she wanted to make a name for herself, she couldn't let her people die.

If someone has bad intentions, the person who sends them there will definitely die.

"Yes." Zheng Qing's expression remained unchanged.

Sheng Changan looked at Zheng Qing's receding back thoughtfully. Zheng Jun was really a good daughter.

"Sir," Lin Chuan came over, his lips slightly raised, "Sir, do you want her to take over what I'm doing now?"

Sheng Changan looked at Lin Chuan, who was smiling but not smiling, and raised his eyebrows. "Don't you always say that you have too many things to do?"

Lin Chuan was a little speechless. Although he was very busy every day, he was not very happy about the sudden addition of another person to share his rights.

Moreover, it was obvious that this gentleman valued Zheng Qing particularly because they were both women.

Sheng Changan pointed to the seat opposite and said, "Sit down and talk."

Lin Chuan sat down with a stiff face and said nothing.

Sheng Changan smiled helplessly. "I just think you are a little too busy to handle it alone. It is undeniable that I do like her, but she has the ability."

"Right now, I just need some exercise. Besides, you're in charge of most of the financial matters now. Plus, with all these factories, you stay up late every day."

After all, the two dark circles on his handsome face are particularly conspicuous. It is also well known that the candlelight in his room is on almost until dawn.

She couldn't be so cruel as to only target one person. If she couldn't find anyone else, where would she find such a capable person?

Although he felt a little embarrassed, he did feel much more comfortable after hearing Sheng Changan's words. "It's not too late."

Sheng Changan twitched his lips, not wanting to get to the bottom of it. "If she doesn't understand something, she still needs your guidance. Anyway, you better take it easy, there's always work to be done."

"I understand." Lin Chuan narrowed his eyes and leaned back in his chair, imitating Sheng Changan.

Sheng Changan frowned slightly, "So what are you here for?" It can't be that you are here just to question her about such a small matter!

"It's nothing. I just came to deliver the map of the tunnel. I drew three copies in total. I'll keep one with you, one for me to keep, and the other is with Shen Huaizhi." Lin Chuan took out a piece of paper from his sleeve.

Sheng Changan took it and took a look. It was just lines. The interconnectedness made her eyes hurt, so she put it down again. Speaking of maps, she did have a map that needed to be copied.

"I have a map of Guangping County. I need you to copy two copies."

Lin Chuan looked at Sheng Changan with a gloomy face. Seeing her relaxed tone, she didn't think copying the map was easy! He didn't know how long he had been drawing this authentic map.

His eyes darkened slightly. "Didn't you just tell me to have a good rest? Did you lie to me?"

Looking at Lin Chuan's gloomy face, Sheng Changan felt helpless and thought that what he had just said did seem to be misunderstood. "I meant to ask you to arrange for someone you trust to copy it."

"Isn't it because I thought you should be familiar with these people coming later, and putting you in charge would make coordination easier."

Lin Chuan stood up, his expression much kinder. "I'm not very familiar with them, but I can still help them copy the map."

After saying that, he looked at Sheng Changan, who was not about to get up, and said, "Aren't you going to get the map?"

Sheng Changan stood up helplessly. He had originally thought of giving him the map later. After all, he had just returned not long ago and thought he needed a rest. He didn't expect him to be so proactive.

Lin Chuan looked a little shocked. This map was different from the ones he had seen before. Even the route to the nearby lake was very accurate, and there was even a map of a part of the Shadow Forest on it.

How is this possible? He was about to ask something.

But seeing Sheng Changan's calm expression, he still kept his mouth shut, but said solemnly, "Don't worry, sir, I will carefully look for the person who copied the map."

"I believe you." If she didn't believe you, she wouldn't give the map to Lin Chuan. She also believed in Lin Chuan's vision.

Watching Lin Chuan's back as he walked away, Sheng Chang'an breathed a sigh of relief and was just planning to go back and tidy himself up. After all, he still felt uncomfortable with sweat on his body.

"Sir" Li Hui's eyes lit up.

Sheng Changan simply sat down nearby and said, "How was it? Didn't you encounter anything on the way back?"

"We just encountered a few deserters, but we dealt with them all."

"Deserter," Sheng Chang'an's eyes flickered slightly, and he remembered the man next to Da Xitai last time. He roughly described his appearance to Li Hui and asked, "Have you met him before?"

Li Hui shook his head. "No, what happened to this person?"

"It's okay, it's just that this person might not be simple." However, since the person had already escaped, there was no point in overthinking it. Sheng Changan simply changed the subject. "Among the people we rescued this time, is there anyone willing to join your team?"

After all, from the establishment of this team to now, including Li Hui, there are only about five people in total.

Speaking of this, Li Hui's eyes brightened even more. "Yes, now my team has increased to thirteen."

Sheng Changan frowned. There were still a few people, but this was a good start. "Try to train them more. Maybe there will be an opportunity soon."

Li Hui didn't ask any more questions. She believed in Sheng Changan's judgment. She believed that as long as they performed well enough on the battlefield, more people would see it and some would be willing to join.

But this was not the reason for her visit. Li Hui said solemnly, "Sir, I remember that Master Du should check the pulse of these rescued women."