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Jing Chunxi continued to explain, her fingers gesturing in the air to indicate the transport route, "After we unload the ore on one side, we have to return to the other side." Her tone became heavier, "This way, the time will be doubled."

Xu Zize's pupils suddenly contracted, and he immediately understood the urgency of the situation. Before Jing Chunxi could finish speaking, he turned and ran back the way he came, his black robes rustling in the mountain wind.

"I'll go after them!" His voice came from afar. Before he finished speaking, he had already jumped to a high place, jumped up and down among the rocks a few times, and disappeared into the shadow of the trees.

Jing Chunxi looked at his departing back and sighed softly.

She knew that if she didn't return on time, her uncle would be restless. If he became stubborn, he might even lead people up the mountain to search for her, which would make things even more complicated.

Fortunately, since the two little guys, A Kuan and Da Niu, were not walking fast, Xiao Man had to match their speed, so the progress was very slow and she had not walked very far at this moment.

The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the fog in the mountains has completely dissipated and risen, covering the woods with a hazy veil.

Xu Zize's figure suddenly appeared in front of the path like a ghost, scaring Xiaoman.

"Prince!" Xiao Man exclaimed, almost dropping the water bag in her hand. "Why are you going back with us?"

He looked past Xu Zize and asked, "Where's the young lady? You won't leave her alone on the mountain, will you?"

Ah Kuan and Da Niu immediately surrounded them, their faces filled with worry. Ah Kuan tugged at Xiao Man's sleeve, while Da Niu hugged Xu Zize's legs.

The two little guys asked in unison: "Is the young lady in danger?"

"We have to go back to find the young lady!"

Xu Zize ignored the two children's questions and fixed his sharp eyes on Xiao Man: "You are walking too slowly."

His voice was low and rapid, "Go back and tell the general immediately that we may not be home until tomorrow night." The mountain breeze lifted his robe, revealing the dagger at his waist.

Xiao Man's face turned pale instantly. "Then I have to come back!" His voice rose an octave due to anxiety. "How can I let the young lady spend the night alone in the mountains?"

He suddenly choked in the middle of his words, an embarrassed look on his face. He felt that although the young lady was still young, she was still an unmarried girl, and if word got out that she had spent the night alone with the prince, it would be bad for her reputation.

But if he comes up again, the meaning will be different.

Xu Zize's eyes suddenly turned cold. He took a step forward, looking down at Xiao Man. "Go back and tell her right away." His voice was like ice. "If you dare to come back without permission..." Before he finished speaking, his hand was already on the hilt of his sword. "I will bury you alive in this mountain."

After saying this, Xu Zize turned and walked away, his nimble figure quickly disappearing behind the bushes at the corner. After confirming that he was out of the children's sight, he jumped up and quickly returned to the mountain by using the rocks and branches.

Thinking of leaving Jing Chunxi alone by the stream, his heart beat faster unconsciously. He always felt that if he was not there, the girl might do something risky.

At this moment, Xiao Man stood in place, and was unexpectedly not frightened by the prince's threat. The prince's intention was nothing more than to stop him from going up the mountain.

Ah Kuan and Da Niu, however, were terrified, hugging each other tightly and trembling. "Hurry, hurry up..." Da Niu stammered, pulling Ah Kuan along as they ran down the mountain, more than twice as fast as they had come.

Xiaoman looked at the backs of the two children, then looked back at the mountain. Finally, she gritted her teeth and quickly caught up with them.

He has to bring the news to the general first, and then the general will definitely take care of it... The prince won't really bury him alive, right?

Jing Changjiang had no time to think about whether their ascent to the mountain was smooth or not. His mind was completely focused on the matter at hand, and he had no time to think about anything else.

Not long after they left, Jing Changjiang was glad that he stayed at the foot of the mountain. Not long after he washed up and had breakfast, the first group of people who had retreated from Damuding arrived.

The footsteps and noise suddenly broke the tranquility of the entire village.

This group was led by Lieutenant General Lin, who had made arrangements for the evacuation. Lieutenant General Lin led the way, with General Su following behind. The troops in the middle were led by captains.

This arrangement is to ensure the order and safety of the team, so that everyone can have something to rely on during the evacuation process and will not lose their composure.

The 800 men led by Lieutenant General Lin took the mountain roads. Although climbing over the mountains and crossing the ridges was very tiring, it saved them a lot of distance. Therefore, they were less than a day later than those who had traveled by horse or carriage.

Only they themselves knew the hardships and dangers along the way; every step was a test of their physical strength and willpower. But compared to their last evacuation from the north to Cangwu County, which could even be described as an escape, this was much easier.

Lieutenant General Lin said, "We have placed unique markings for the Jing Family Army along the way, and most of them should follow."

After hearing this, Jing Changjiang felt more at ease. Each group of people had more than 500 people. If they all went through the streets and alleys to get on the official road, it would definitely have a significant impact. Maybe thieves would follow suit.

He nodded and said, "Settle in immediately. After eating, wash and rest. You will rest at the manor for two days before heading up the mountain." He was arranging the follow-up plan for everyone, so that they could have a short rest and recover their strength. This was all agreed upon, just to give the prince and niece enough time to go up the mountain.

After hearing what the general said, Brigadier General Lin sat down and said like a rogue: "If the general wants us to run up now, we can't even crawl." Although his words were a bit sarcastic, they also revealed the truth: the soldiers were really too tired.

Looking around, there were 800 soldiers still standing in the back. Their exposed hands, feet and faces were all scratched by branches, and their clothes were in tatters. Some soldiers had their hair loose, and some were leaning on wooden sticks. They looked even worse than beggars.

This scene made Jing Changjiang feel sad. Even a grown man had tears in his eyes. He managed to squeeze out a few words: "It's good that we're here. Thank you for your hard work, brothers." Although these words were short, they contained endless emotion and heartache.

He turned to the people standing beside him and behind him, such as Daliang and Kuaijiao, and said, "Hurry up and arrange accommodation for them. Make sure they live in a more compact area."

Upon hearing this, Daliang and Kuaijiao sprang into action. Everyone left in the farm, except those helping in the kitchen, came out. Even Erniu and Cuifang stood beside them, their faces determined, like masters, waiting to receive their orders.

Daliang stood on a high stool and said to all the brothers, "Everyone, form groups of fifty, and each group will follow one of us."

They had already made plans. With so many soldiers to house, they needed to accommodate at least fifty people a month. If the houses weren't enough, they would have to squeeze in. If the houses weren't enough, they would have to set up tents in the yard.

At present, the houses in the village can only accommodate this first group of people at most.

As soon as someone gave an order, the originally quiet army of soldiers immediately became noisy, with the sound of rapid footsteps, bodies colliding, and clothes rustling.

Although the sound was noisy, it also revealed a sense of excitement and vitality, making this quiet village suddenly lively.