"By the way, isn't Qingfeng Village not far from the official road?"

"Your Highness, if you take the official route to Yunzhou, Qingfeng Village is a must-go. You can't avoid it."

"Qingfeng Village is not far from the official road. If you stand inside Qingfeng Village and look down, you can see the official road. And our spies also said that the bandits from Qingfeng Village have ambushed many people on the official road."

The eldest prince paused. Something bad had happened. If Zirui wanted to sneak into Yunzhou among the refugee group, Qingfeng Village was the only way he had to pass through. There was no way to bypass it.

The eldest prince asked anxiously, "If we don't take the official road next to Qingfeng Village, is there any other small road to Yunzhou?"

"Your Highness, according to the local villagers, there is a small road that leads to Yunzhou."

"But the small path is inside the mountains, and the mountains are also very dangerous. Not only that, the small path cannot be used for driving."

"Refugees usually push carts, or drive mule carts, donkey carts, or horse carts. Pushing a cart on the small road is not possible, let alone other vehicles."

"The main reason is that no one has walked here for a long time, and it's very unsafe. Any group with a larger number of refugees won't consider the small path."

"If they take the smaller roads, the refugees will have too much food and other belongings to carry. It's also unrealistic to ask them to abandon their vehicles."

"Is there a larger refugee group passing through Qingfeng Village recently?"

"Grand Prince, do you suspect that the young prince would sneak into Yunzhou among the refugees?"

"As long as Zirui can come back, he will definitely choose to return among the refugee group. Only in this way can he be inconspicuous and be the safest."

"Grand Prince, the young master has always been clever. I also believe that he will be able to return among the refugees."

"Let me think about it. Okay, I remember, Prince, yesterday's news said that a large group of refugees were about to arrive in Shilin Town."

"This refugee group is quite large, but it is made up of several smaller groups. I wonder if the young master is among them?"

"Whether he's here or not, this is a good time for Zirui to come back. Especially since there are so many refugees this time. It's very likely that Zirui is hiding inside."

"However, Qingfeng Village is a big problem. If the Qingfeng Village is really a group of soldiers in disguise, then this refugee group is in danger."

"Oh, Crown Prince. I remember hearing that most of the refugees this time were driving carts, and they seemed to be living in good conditions."

"So, they will definitely be noticed by Qingfeng Village."

The eldest prince was silent for a while. He walked a few steps inside the military tent before stopping and asking, "Do we have enough people left at Qingfeng Village?"

"Your Highness, we only have about twenty people left in Shilin Town."

"We have too few people. No, send another 200 people to Shilin Town."

The eldest prince paused and said, "Tell the people who stayed in Qingfeng Village to spread a rumor that the bandits in Qingfeng Village are going to take all the refugees who pass by and take them up the mountain."

"Also, have them focus on the fact that Qingfeng Village intends to use people to exchange for food. They don't need to go to the village, just spread the rumor in Shilin Town."

"Remember, have our people pretend to be refugees and spread rumors among the refugee group outside Shilin Town."

"Grand Prince, do you want to temporarily keep the refugees outside of Shilin Town and prevent them from moving forward?"

"Yes, the refugees have no fighting ability. If the bandits from Qingfeng Village really come down the mountain to rob, then these refugees will rush to send people away."

"Also, I'm worried that Zirui might be among these refugees. That would be troublesome."

"I guess the bandits in Qingfeng Village are not only trying to rob food and money, they might also be trying to sift through the refugees to see if they can find Zirui."

"First Prince, do you suspect that the bandits from Qingfeng Village are the Second Prince's men in disguise?"

"Yes, the time and place they left were just coincidental. Zirui hasn't been found yet, and Qingfeng Village is the only way to Yunzhou."

"So I have to wonder what their real purpose is."

"Grand Prince, in that case, wouldn't it be a bit too few for us to send only 200 people?"

"You're right, two hundred people is indeed a bit too few. So, you send a pigeon message first, asking them to stay in Shilin Town, and our people will go to the car to spread rumors first."

"Spread the rumors quickly today, especially about the refugee group. Send more waves and make sure that the refugee group will not leave today or tomorrow."

"Okay, Your Highness, I'll make the arrangements shortly. So, how do you plan to arrange the manpower?"

"I remember there's a base for us in the prefecture city two days' journey from Shilin Town?"

"Grand Prince, if you remember correctly, there is indeed a garrison there. I remember the general leading the troops was Li Huailiang."

"That Li Huailiang is young, but he's very skilled in martial arts. He rose through the ranks from a private. He's not only courageous, but also incredibly intelligent and a master at leading troops."

The eldest prince asked, "How many soldiers are there at that station?"

"Your Highness, there are a thousand soldiers stationed there. They were supposed to keep an eye on the Tianlong Nation and prevent them from traveling from Dahe to Yunzhou."

"Yes, now that you mention it, I remember it. So, you send a pigeon to Li Huailiang, asking him to secretly bring 800 soldiers and march quickly to Qingfeng Village."

"Be sure to remind Li Huailiang not to get too close to Qingfeng Village. You can send a small number of people to Shilin Town to reunite with the people we left behind."

"Be sure to tell Li Huailiang to hide the people. Wait until he has a clear understanding of the situation in Qingfeng Village and I get the news before we go to suppress the bandits."

"Also, tell Li Huailiang not to waste time on the road and reach the vicinity of Qingfeng Village as soon as possible."

"Grand Prince, don't worry. I will explain everything clearly. Also, Grand Prince, do you need to ask Li Huailiang to search for the young prince among the refugees?"

The eldest prince thought for a moment, "Can Li Huailiang be trusted?"

"Replying to the eldest prince, Li Huailiang is a local of Yunzhou. He joined the army after we arrived in Yunzhou."

"Li Huailiang's father was a wealthy man in Yunzhou. Li Huailiang loved wielding swords and guns since he was a child. However, his father did not approve of him practicing martial arts."

"So Li Huailiang joined the army without telling his father and was promoted from a soldier. You should be able to trust him."

"Okay then, tell Li Huailiang to disguise himself and walk around the refugee group."

"When he leaves, have him secretly wear a jade pendant with the word 'cloud' written on it."

"If Zirui saw this, he would definitely contact Li Huailiang."

"Grand Prince, you often brought the young master to the military camp before. Li Huailiang should know the young master. I guess the young master also has an impression of Li Huailiang."