In a chaotic world of infrastructure development, a woman's path to survival after being reborn

The meat floss was ready, and everyone was eagerly watching. Su Li didn't hesitate. After discussing it with Zhao Zexuan, she led people to distribute the meat floss to ensure that everyone had some.

Because of the delicious meat floss, the camp suddenly became lively. From a distance, it looked very harmonious, and you couldn't tell at all that they were people fleeing famine.

Now that the meat floss is ready and the water issue has been resolved, it's time to put the departure on the agenda.

Having stayed here for many days, everyone had been eager to know when they would depart. Now that they had received definite news, they no longer cared about the newly acquired meat floss and quickly began packing.

The refugees in Tongcheng could leave the city and head north at any time, so time was of the essence and there was no time to waste.

The refugees following behind also received the information that Zhao Zexuan had inadvertently leaked through his men. They were now gathered together discussing countermeasures, wondering whether they should believe this "news".

"Brother, do you think this information is accurate?" Li Erlang asked cautiously.

Upon hearing this, Li Dalang fell silent for a long time before finally making up his mind and saying, "Believe it? Of course I believe it. Those people look like they have great skills. Such news wouldn't spread easily. Since it has spread, it means it's not just a rumor."

Li Erlang was honest and simple, not stupid or foolish, so when Li Dalang said that, he immediately realized it and leaned closer to ask cautiously, "So they deliberately leaked this information!"

Upon hearing this, Li Dalang neither nodded nor shook his head, but instead said, "Since they want us to do that, we should be sensible and do as they say. Besides, it would be beneficial for us to do so."

Li Erlang always listened to his elder brother, so he had no objections this time. He turned his head and asked in a low voice, "Then I'll have the villagers pack their bags and we'll set off with them first thing tomorrow morning."

Li Dalang nodded and instructed, "Tell the villagers to be careful and not to make too much noise."

Li Erlang: "Okay."

The refugees following behind were not limited to Li Dalang's group; almost everyone had received the news. The only difference was that some believed it and some did not. Of course, these were not within the scope of Zhao Zexuan and the others' considerations. They were currently discussing countermeasures against the refugees.

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That night, many people tossed and turned, but some slept soundly. Su Li was one of those who slept well.

When Su Li woke up early, the spot next to her was already cool, so the person must have gotten up already. She didn't dwell on it, quickly washed up, and took out some dry food for breakfast. She had to travel today, so she figured she wouldn't have time to stop and eat properly.

Su Li's prediction was correct. This journey was much more urgent than the previous two weeks. There was no time to stop and rest. Some young children had already been put on oxcarts by their families. Everyone was rushing on the road.

The journey was rushed, but no one dared to voice their opinions, because everyone knew that General Zhao Zexuan would not issue such an order without a reason.

Because they were well-prepared, and almost every household in the group had an oxcart or donkey cart, most people in the group were able to keep up with the group despite the hurried journey. However, the refugees who lagged behind suffered greatly.

Carrying all his belongings on his back and holding a young child in his arms, Li Erlang, panting heavily, said to Li Dalang beside him, "Brother, why are they suddenly in such a hurry? They haven't even had time to stop and rest all day."

Li Dalang, who was also carrying a lot of things, wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve when he heard this and said, "No matter what the reason is, we can't fall behind. We have to keep up. Only by following them can we survive."

Hearing this, Li Erlang understood. He gritted his teeth and called to the villagers behind him to follow, so that they wouldn't fall behind.

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After walking from day to night, the group finally stopped on a sheltered slope. As soon as they stopped, some villagers collapsed to the ground, not caring whether the ground was clean or not, and sat down on it.

Today's exercise was twice that of the previous days, and many people looked unwell. They also had less desire to talk and sat on the ground for a long time, unable to react.

Zhao Zexuan was not affected at all. After the group stopped, he led his men to patrol the surrounding area. Only after confirming that there was no danger did he lead his men to discuss the next steps of the trip.

"General, we will reach Daze Mountain, which is the outskirts of Tongcheng, in another half day," Wang Zong stepped forward and reported.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan pondered for a moment before replying, "Have the soldiers sent to scout the way returned? What's the cave like? Is it dangerous?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zong respectfully replied, "I have already led men to check the area and ensure its safety. There are some soldiers guarding the cave. We can go up the mountain directly tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan nodded, and then asked, "What is the current situation in Tongcheng?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Zong fell silent for a moment, then said, "Your subordinates cannot ascertain the specific situation inside, but according to the reports from the soldiers who came to investigate, it is comparable to hell on earth!"

Silence fell. Zhao Zexuan gazed at the distant moonlight and sighed, "Let's do our best."

Wang Zong stood aside and nodded, but did not express his opinion. Instead, he asked, "General, Daze Mountain is just outside Tongcheng. Our group is too conspicuous. I'm afraid that the noise we make when we go up the mountain will attract the attention of the refugees."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan snapped out of his reverie, thought for a moment, and then said, "Then let's go up the mountain in batches, and try not to attract the attention of the refugees."

Wang Zong: "Yes."

They were going up the mountain in batches, and something was definitely going to be arranged for tonight. So when the soldiers went to inform the villagers, everyone was stunned and asked, "Why do we suddenly have to go up the mountain again? Aren't we going to Lingnan?"

The soldiers had already received Zhao Zexuan's instructions, so they explained, "There's some trouble ahead. We need to resolve it before we can continue. Everyone, let's go up the mountain and take shelter for a while."

Upon hearing this news, many villagers became nervous, but they didn't ask any questions and went to pack their things with worried expressions.

Su Li also received the notification, and it was Mo Bei who personally came to inform her. Looking at the large oxcart in front of her, Su Li asked uncertainly, "What about this oxcart? Will it go up the mountain with us?"

Upon hearing this, Mo Bei explained, "The oxcarts are all left at the foot of the mountain. There's no need to bring them up. We won't be staying in the cave for long. Just bring your daily necessities and food."

Upon hearing this, Su Li nodded and then began packing, without asking any further questions about going up the mountain.

The night passed quickly, and the next day arrived in the blink of an eye. Early the next morning, the first group of people had already set off, while those who set off later were still waiting in place.