After our homes were confiscated and we were exiled, the women in my clan and I raised a million sol

In this open space gently covered by moonlight, the refugees sat in a circle, holding steaming bowls of porridge in their hands, with long-lost satisfaction and tranquility on their faces.

Zhang Liang stood quietly aside, his eyes looking through the crowd to the bright moon hanging in the night sky.

Zhang Liang then looked at Zeng Guodong and Yan Sheng beside him and said, "Guodong, Yan Sheng! It's getting late now. Let's call it a day."

"Lead the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry and build some tents for these people so they have a place to shelter from the wind and rain."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Guodong's eyes flashed with respect. He then nodded heavily and turned around to give orders to the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry behind him.

At the same time, the people who had finished their porridge, upon hearing the news that they were going to build tents for themselves, spontaneously gathered together and forcibly snatched the materials for building the tents.

They said that Zhang Liang and his men had been very kind to them, and now they just had to leave the task of setting up the tents to them.

With the joint efforts of everyone, simple tents sprang up like mushrooms on the open space. Although simple, they were enough to provide a little necessary shelter against the cold dew and wind and rain at night.

Taking safety into consideration, Zhang Liang deliberately placed his tent a little further away from the people. This move was for both safety reasons and for ease of management.

He was well aware of the complex structure of the team and had to nip problems in the bud to ensure their safety.

The next morning, the first rays of sunlight penetrated the mist and shone on the camp.

After breakfast, Zhang Liang and his companions prepared to set off for Ninggu City.

With an order, the team began to move slowly and continued to advance towards Ning Gucheng.

Along the way, they met more refugees. These displaced people learned that there was a team willing to lead them to a safe place, so they joined the group.

As a result, the team continued to grow, from the initial hundred or so people gradually becoming a mighty team.

About two days later, when the team was only twenty miles away from Ninggu City, Zhong Tian quietly approached Zhang Liang and whispered, "My lord, given the current situation, I think we should let these people settle here. We can make plans after we have resolved the affairs in the city."

"After all, there are so many of us. If we rush into the city rashly, we might attract unnecessary attention."

Zhang Liang pondered for a moment, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes, and then he nodded in agreement.

"Master Zhong is absolutely right. I share the same sentiment. Moreover, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is an elite unit and should not be easily exposed to the public."

He paused, then continued, "It's settled. The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry will stay here with the civilians to ensure their safety while avoiding alerting the enemy."

After saying this, Zhang Liang turned to face the gathered people and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry soldiers and announced the decision loudly.

The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry also acted quickly and began to help the people build more stable temporary shelters, while also arranging defensive measures to ensure the safety of this temporary camp.

After completing the arrangements, Zhang Liang, along with a dozen carefully selected Tiger and Leopard Cavalry soldiers, led Zhong Tian and the others towards Ninggu City.

At the same time, outside Ninggu City, a young man was walking out of the city gate at a leisurely pace, with a look of displeasure and confusion on his face.

At this time, this person was Liu Hu, the young master of the Liu family in Ning Gucheng. However, the Liu family was not as good as the four families of Huang Xu.

"Really?! I had good intentions, wanting to warn the old man about the movements of Li Zhong and his gang, but I ended up getting scolded like a bastard."

Liu Hu muttered softly as he walked, his expression becoming increasingly gloomy.

"What do you mean by don't cause trouble for me? I'm just concerned about the safety of my family, seriously!"

In order to relieve his depression, Liu Hu decided to go out of the city to find some fun and relax.

However, not long after he walked out of the city gate, he encountered an accident.

An uncle pushed a cart loaded with goods past him. Due to the scattered pebbles on the road, the cart suddenly lost control and rushed towards Liu Hu.

Seeing the out-of-control cart rushing towards him, Liu Hu's eyes widened instantly and his heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

His instincts reacted quickly, and he dodged to the side at the critical moment, narrowly avoiding the head-on impact of the cart.

However, despite his quick movements, the edge of the cart inevitably rubbed against the corner of his clothes, stirring up a cloud of mud and sand, which stained his luxurious clothes all over.

This scene made the uncle who was pushing the cart freeze in his tracks, the handle in his hand trembling slightly with fear.

His eyes were filled with fear, because he could tell from Liu Hu's luxurious attire that he was a rich young man, and he was not someone that common people like him could afford to offend.

The uncle's face turned pale and he secretly groaned in his heart, worried that the young man would blame him for this.

After Liu Hu dodged the cart, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief, patted his chest, and was glad that he reacted in time and was not injured.

But when he looked down and saw that his luxurious clothes were dirty, his face instantly turned gloomy, his eyes widened, and anger flashed in his eyes.

He was already in a bad mood today, and now this incident has added fuel to the fire and made him even more furious.

Before Liu Hu could speak, the uncle had already rushed to Liu Hu with an apologetic look on his face.

He kept bending down to apologize, his tone filled with anxiety and uneasiness: "I'm sorry, sir, I'm sorry, I really didn't mean it."

However, Liu Hu was so angry at this time that he could not listen to any explanation.

He grabbed the uncle by the collar and shouted fiercely: "How can you push the cart? Don't you have eyes?"

The uncle was strangled to the point of being unable to breathe, but he still had a bitter face and said in a pleading tone: "Sir, I didn't mean to do that. It's all because of that stone on the road. Otherwise, I wouldn't have almost hit you!"

Liu Hu didn't listen to his words at all, and his eyes were only focused on the dirty luxurious clothes.

He continued viciously, "Do you know how much this dress of mine costs? I can't even afford it even if I sell you!"

As he said that, Liu Hu clenched his fists, intending to beat him up to vent his anger.

The uncle could only close his eyes helplessly and silently prepare to endure the coming beating.

He thought to himself that as long as his family could be kept safe, it didn't matter if he suffered a little.

Just as Liu Hu's fist was about to fall, a firm and powerful hand suddenly grabbed his wrist and stopped his movement.

Liu Hu turned around in surprise and saw a young man looking at him with a smile.

This person was Zhang Liang who was passing by here.

Zhang Liang's appearance eased the tense atmosphere a little.

He looked at the angry Liu Hu and said softly, "Sir, why get angry with an innocent uncle? Judging from his appearance, he didn't mean to offend you."

When Liu Hu heard this, his anger intensified. He stared at Zhang Liang with wide eyes and asked sternly, "Who are you? How dare you meddle in my business?"

When Zhang Liang heard Liu Hu's question, he just smiled slightly and was not affected by his attitude.

He calmly replied, "I'm just a traveler passing by, my name is Zhang Liang. I saw this old man was so pitiful, so I offered my help."

When Liu Hu heard Zhang Liang's words, he snorted coldly, his eyes revealing obvious displeasure: "I advise you not to meddle in other people's business! This has nothing to do with you."

Zhang Liang didn't care about Liu Hu's threat. He still maintained that calm smile.

He continued, "Sir, I see you don't need a few clothes, and this uncle didn't mean it, so why not forgive him?"

After hearing Zhang Liang's words, Liu Hu's face became even gloomier, as if water could drip out of it.

His face was as gloomy as water, his eyes flashing with anger, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I just wanted to beat him up to vent my anger, so what?! What's the problem?! If you don't get out of here, I'll be rude to you!"

Just as the atmosphere became increasingly tense, Zeng Guodong and several Tiger and Leopard Cavalrymen behind Zhang Liang stood up. Their eyes were fixed on Liu Hu, and their gazes revealed a deterrent power that should not be underestimated.

Seeing these burly and aggressive men, Liu Hu couldn't help but swallow his saliva and began to feel uneasy.

He suddenly realized that he had not brought any guards with him when he went out today, and he was obviously no match for the big men in front of him.

After weighing the pros and cons, Liu Hu decided to endure for the time being, but his eyes were still full of unwillingness.

With a cold snort, Liu Hu said viciously: "Just wait! I will definitely not let you go!"

After saying this, he turned and left, his back looking somewhat embarrassed and helpless.