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As we walked along, we passed many villages, but they were all small villages with very few populations. Since most of them were located in the mountainous areas near the sea, the population was not very concentrated.

Low thatched houses built on the mountains or hills are scattered sparsely, and it seems that the village is even poorer than Yamen Village. Occasionally, you can see a few poorly dressed farmers working in the fields.

The village was too small, and each household probably only had a few stones of surplus grain. Thinking that the harvest would be small, Xu Zize did not advocate staying.

He thought that instead of wasting time collecting insignificant food in these small villages, it would be better to hurry on his way.

The small markets along the way are not big, usually with only one or two grain stores. The mottled wooden signs sway gently in the wind. There are not many grains in the stores, and they are mainly beans and sorghum.

Compared to the huge space, if you buy it and put everything in it, it will just be a drop in the bucket and not worth staying and wasting time.

"It's okay. Lingnan is a barren land, and we don't have high expectations. We might as well hurry up and leave more time to reach Jiangnan."

They were about to reach Xuwen, but they hadn't found anything. Xu Zize, who was riding alongside them, whispered a word of comfort.

He turned his head and saw Jing Chunxi's tightly pursed lips. Knowing that she was anxious, he added, "Jiangnan is a land of fish and rice. There may not be much grain in the past few years, but it won't be like this. We will definitely be able to make up for the shortfall here."

"Xier knows." Unexpectedly, he didn't reveal much of his emotions, and Xu Zize observed it carefully.

It would be a lie to say that I wasn't disappointed, but when I thought about Xu Zize always being by my side, a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

"Once we get to Baisha Bay, we'll discuss with Dalang and Sanlang to see where we can buy a large amount of sea salt." They had originally planned to stockpile oil and salt for the army, with salt being the most important.

Xu Zize had already started thinking in his mind: Baisha Bay is close to the sea, and there should be many salt drying fields. If he could find a salt merchant directly, he might be able to negotiate a good price.

The North and the West are rich in cattle and sheep, and wild buffaloes and sheep can be seen occasionally. Soldiers can still eat meat by hunting every now and then, so lack of oil is not the biggest problem.

But it was almost midsummer, and the summer in the north was like an oven, with sweat spurting out of the pores all the time. Lack of water was not good, and lack of salt was even worse. They both knew this very well.

Jing Chunxi felt a pang of pain in her heart when she thought of the soldiers training under the scorching sun, sweating profusely, their lips cracked and chapped, and perhaps even falling to the ground due to lack of salt, so she nodded desperately.

"Water from the space can also be provided to them, especially well water. Drinking it can strengthen the soldiers' bodies and will definitely help them win the battle."

Jing Chunxi thought of the well water that never dried up in the space, and the stream with schools of fish and shrimp that never dried up. He suddenly felt confident again, and his interest in stocking up sea fish and shrimp in the space was no longer so strong.

She touched the jade pendant around her neck, feeling the cool air coming from the space, and finally a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Miss, there seem to be two islands in the distance. There are many small fishing boats returning. Maybe there will be some seafood."

Seeing them stop, Xiaoman ran over immediately. She stood on tiptoe and pointed at the vague outline of the island at the junction of the sea and the sky.

The fishing boats that returned home around noon were like a string of scattered pearls, moving slowly on the sparkling sea.

The sunlight shines on the sails, casting spots of golden light.

The sound of horse hooves came from behind. The two men turned their heads in opposite directions and almost bumped into each other. Jing Chunxi was startled and almost fell off his horse.

Her body jerked, her hair flying in the wind, her cheeks flushed slightly from the sudden shock. Xu Zize quickly reached out and gently supported her waist, his warm palm sending a reassuring warmth through the fabric of her clothes.

He withdrew his hand only after he saw her sit firmly again, but his fingertips unconsciously rubbed her waist, as if he was still savoring the touch of her slender waist.

The quick-footed man seemed oblivious to their movements and was already right in front of them. He shouted excitedly, a voice that belied his years, "Can we go down and take a look?"

His eyes were shining, as if he had discovered some precious treasure.

However, thinking that the newly caught fish and shrimp would spoil easily and could not be collected at all, he looked dejected again, and his shoulders slumped. "The fresh fish and shrimp can't be kept for a few days, so let's forget it." The disappointed look made him look younger.

Xu Zize and Jing Chunxi also looked towards the beach. A long line of seven or eight fishing boats were returning home in the distance. The boats looked no bigger than a palm from the distance.

The sea breeze brought the faint shouts of fishermen and the cries of circling seagulls, and it seemed that there was an old man singing a fisherman's song.

The fishing boats rose and fell gently with the waves, leaving long white trails of water behind them.

Jing Chunxi couldn't help but sigh, "How beautiful!"

This spacious, open and clean beach is incomparable to the pier in Yamen Village.

We left early and returned early, and there were already two or three boats parked on the beach.

Several dark-skinned fishermen were unloading their catch from a boat. A white light shone from the bamboo baskets, and it was unclear whether it was fish or shrimp. The salty sea breeze, mingled with the unique aroma of fresh seafood, made one inhale deeply.

Jing Chunxi glanced at Xu Zize and suddenly pleaded, not noticing that her tone was soft and a bit coquettish. "Brother Xiaokang, I want to go to the beach."

Her eyes were as bright as stars, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, revealing a lovely smile, which made Xu Zize unable to refuse, so he just nodded.

Although I ate a lot of seafood in Yamen Village this time, I stayed at home almost every day. Not only did I not go out to play, I didn't even have time to go near the small dock in Yamen Village.

So, she missed the sea, the clear water, and the surging waves.

"Xi'er wants to pick up shells," he said, dismounting. He saw a patch of dry sand next to him, dotted with patches of green grass. The grass swayed gently in the wind, and the sand shimmered with tiny golden glints in the sunlight.

She couldn't help but suggest, "Let's camp here at noon, cook two big pots of seafood porridge, and eat it with the cakes and pastries we brought. It will definitely be delicious." As she said this, she licked her lips, as if she had already tasted the delicious flavor.