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He stepped forward and said gently, “Don’t panic, everyone. General Zhao has made all the arrangements. The northern defense line is impregnable, and the enemy will find it difficult to break through in the short term.”

You only need to follow my instructions and move with me to a safe place, and you will be safe and sound.

The women's expressions softened slightly after hearing Lü Qian's reassurance.

The older woman nodded and whispered to the others, "Since Lord Lü has said so, let's follow his arrangements."

Now we can only rely on the general's defenses; staying here would be dangerous.

At this time, the trusted followers at the front of the procession began to lead the people toward the city center.

The streets and alleys were narrow, and the procession moved slowly. The women carried children in one arm and their only baggage in the other, their steps heavy.

Their eyes held both uncertainty about the future and reluctance to leave their homes.

An elderly mother walked along, turning back to look at the home where she had lived most of her life, tears welling in her eyes.

She whispered to her daughter beside her, "We don't know when we'll be able to come back. This house may be old, but it's still our home."

The daughter's eyes welled up with tears, but she forced herself to comfort her mother: "Mother, as long as we can live, even if we live in the most dilapidated house, it's better than waiting to die in this empty house."

Although her words were rational, tears streamed down her face as soon as she finished speaking.

The mother and daughter supported each other, their steps heavy as they followed the group.

Halfway there, a young mother holding her young child suddenly stopped, her face full of anxiety.

The child in her arms, exhausted and hungry, began to cry loudly. The child's innocent cries pierced the night sky and echoed through the narrow streets, sounding particularly jarring.

The mother seemed at a loss, repeatedly coaxing him in a low voice, "Don't cry, don't cry, we'll be safe soon..."

However, the child seemed unsettled, and his cries grew even more piercing, causing several women nearby to stop and turn to look at the mother and child.

"Is the child hungry?" An older woman nearby approached and asked with concern.

The young mother nodded, tears welling in her eyes: "He's still so young, he cries and fusses whenever we go far... I haven't been able to feed him along the way."

Seeing this, Lü Qian knew that if the child continued to cry, it might cause more unnecessary commotion.

He immediately beckoned his attendants over and whispered, "Take the mothers to the alleyway over there to rest for a while, and give them some hot water to soothe the children."

The attendant received the order and immediately led several women to the alley entrance, where they rested for a while in a secluded spot.

A woman nearby took a thin cloth from her bag and handed it to the young mother, saying softly, "Use this to cover the child and give her some water to calm her down."

The young mother took the cloth, nodded gratefully, quickly wrapped the child tightly, and coaxed him to drink some water.

As the children's cries gradually subsided, the tense expressions on the women's faces eased slightly.

Lu Qian stood aside with a gentle gaze, watching them gradually regain their composure, and then signaled the group to set off again.

The procession continued onward, and as the night deepened, the lights in the streets and alleys gradually went out, making the surroundings increasingly quiet.

Just then, an older woman walking in the middle suddenly quickened her pace, caught up with Lü Qian, and asked in a low voice:

"Lord Lü, I've heard that the Black Rock Alliance is powerful. Can they really hold Hesha City? Will we be safe if we move to the city center?"

Lu Qian glanced at her and, seeing her anxious expression, stopped and replied softly, "Madam, rest assured, the general has already made meticulous arrangements. The city walls are impregnable and the enemy will find it difficult to breach them in the short term."

You only need to act according to orders and follow instructions, and you will be able to save your lives.

The woman frowned, still somewhat uneasy, and continued to ask, "But... what will happen to us women and children if the enemy forces breach the city?"

Lu Qian remained calm and smiled slightly: "Madam is overthinking it."

General Zhao was well-prepared and would not allow the enemy to easily enter the city. Even if the enemy attacked, our Hesha City had its own escape route.

You only need to trust the general and protect your children, and you will be safe and sound.

The woman calmed down slightly after hearing this, but still looked worried, muttering to herself, "I hope so..."

Lu Qian said nothing more and turned to continue walking.

These women were filled with fear, and it was not easy to reassure them immediately.

But with war imminent, he could only do his best to stabilize the situation and let them travel with the team. As for his worries, they could only be completely dispelled after the war was over.

As the procession entered the city, the streets and alleys became narrower. The women silently followed the directions of their confidants, holding their children tightly, and hurried along.

The streetlights gradually dimmed, and the faint barking of dogs in the distance broke the silence of the night.

Lu Qian walked at the front of the group, sometimes turning back to check on the group's safety, and sometimes comforting the women beside him.

He understood that this relocation was not only a long-distance move, but also a test of the city's security.

At this moment, the impregnable walls of Hersha City were the last line of defense for every citizen.

"The general has ordered that in the event of an enemy attack, families must be put first, and no one should panic." Lü Qian stood at the front of the troops, his voice low but firm.

His gaze swept over every civilian forced to leave their homes by the war, and his heart was resolute; he would bring them safely into the city center, no matter what.

The group of women and children finally reached a safe area in the city center. The trusted men quickly arranged accommodations for the people, and hot water and simple food were also provided.

After settling their children in and seeing the safe surroundings, the women finally felt a little relieved.

They may be filled with anxiety about the future, but at least for now, they are reunited with their families and safe and sound.

Standing at the resettlement point, watching the women and children arrive safely one by one, Lü Qian felt all his weariness vanish.

This is only the beginning of the war; the road ahead is still long.

As the city's military commander, his responsibility was not only to resettle the people, but also to help them maintain peace and confidence amidst the chaos of war.

That night, Lü Qian did not rest. He stood on a high point at the resettlement site, gazing into the distance.

Even at dusk, the streets of Nanfang were still bustling with people.

In front of the usually bustling shops, goods are piled up like mountains, with spices, cloth, pottery, grains and sundries displayed in an orderly fashion.

However, at this moment, the street was quieter than usual, with fewer shouts and more muffled complaints.

The merchants gathered at the street corner, looking anxious and whispering to each other, their faces showing indignation.