"We have received a secret mission this time. There is a Qingfeng Village two days away from here."

"Before, the bandits in Qingfeng Village were very well behaved and didn't come down the mountain to harass the people. However, this situation was broken two months ago."

"Two months ago, Qingfeng Village was captured by a group of bandits from the north. Now the bandits in Qingfeng Village are a scourge."

"Not only did they come down the mountain to rob the villagers of their food, they also robbed the refugees passing through. I forgot to mention that Qingfeng Village is next to the official road, which is the only way for refugees heading south."

"With the Tianlong Kingdom next door ready to make a move, we don't have time to suppress the bandits."

"However, according to the news from the eldest prince, there is a Stone Forest Town not far from Qingfeng Village."

"A large number of refugees have gathered in Shilin Town, and they are preparing to move south. However, the bandits in Qingfeng Village have recently changed their tactics."

"They recently planned to not only rob food and silver, but also people."

"Everyone should understand that most of the residents who can reach the vicinity of Qingfeng Village and are preparing to head south are planning to flee to Yunzhou."

"After hearing the news, the eldest prince became very worried about the refugees in Shilin Town. So he planned to send us to suppress the bandits."

"However, the eldest prince also said that we can't go there in a high-profile manner, as that would easily lead to us being discovered by the bandits from Qingfeng Village."

"Also, the people sent by the First Prince have gathered information that there are over 600 bandits in Qingfeng Village."

"And these more than 600 bandits are all young and strong, just like us."

Li Huailiang looked at everyone's puzzled eyes and continued, "Yes, all the bandits in Qingfeng Village are young and strong men."

"The eldest prince suspects that the bandits in Qingfeng Village are disguised soldiers sent by the second prince. Therefore, we must pay attention to this."

"Now, let me make some arrangements. These eight hundred of us will be divided into two groups. Once we reach Qingfeng Village, we will set up camp."

"When the time comes, I will take 20 people and pretend to be refugees. Then we will go to Shilin Town and find an opportunity to blend into the refugee group and spread rumors to prevent the refugees from leaving."

"As for the rumor being spread, it's that the bandits in Qingfeng Village are planning to rob all the refugees passing through Qingfeng Village."

"The slogan of Qingfeng Village is to rob food if there is food, and to rob money if there is no food. If there is no money or food, then rob people."

"We must pay attention to the refugees and not advance rashly. The bandits in Qingfeng Village are extremely brutal."

"As for the rest of you, stay where you are. Once we gather information in Shilin Town and find the time to attack Qingfeng Village, we'll send someone to notify you."

Li Huailiang thought for a moment, "Is Wu Feng here?"

"Your Excellency, I will be here."

"Okay, then you will be responsible for leading the remaining people and waiting at the original location. However, you must be careful not to attract the attention of Qingfeng Village."

"Don't worry, sir. I will be careful and pay attention."

"Okay, that's it. Let's hurry up and get going. And to keep going, we won't rest tonight."

"The situation now is that if no one goes to the refugee group and spreads rumors, the refugee group may leave tomorrow."

"Compared to the bandits in Qingfeng Village, the refugees have absolutely no fighting power. They're simply sent to our doorstep. Therefore, we must march quickly and reach Qingfeng Village as soon as possible."

"Sir, if we all walk, won't it take too long?"

"Wu Feng, your consideration makes sense. How about this? You arrange for a few people to secretly return to the camp and drive out a few carts carrying food. Don't forget to bring some daily clothes."

"When the time comes, I will take 20 people with me and drive a carriage to Shilin Town to settle the refugees there first, and then make plans."

"Wu Feng, take the rest of the people and follow us to Qingfeng Village as quickly as possible. After you arrive, send a few people to Shilin Town to meet up with us."

"I will arrange it now."

"Okay, arrange it as soon as possible."

So, Li Huailiang, who received the news from the eldest prince, hurriedly selected eight hundred soldiers and rushed to Qingfeng Village as soon as possible.

In Shilin Town, Yunjia Village once again gathered the villagers to hold a meeting to discuss how to move forward.

The result was just as everyone expected. After the argument, everyone still had different opinions.

Some people advocate taking the small road and avoiding Qingfengzhai.

Some people advocate taking the official road so that they can set out with other refugee groups, which would be safer.

There were also some timid villagers who suggested that everyone return the same way and find a place with mountains and water to live in seclusion.

Everyone has good ideas, but there's no point in arguing like this.

In the end, the quarrel was broken up by Yun Yiyi, who came to find Yun the Butcher.

In fact, Yun Yiyi and Xie Zirui had already been there for a while. They came to see if Yun the Butcher had finished. If so, they would go back to collect firewood.

Yun Yiyi looked at everyone arguing with red faces and angry necks, which was not interesting at all.

"Uncles and uncles, listen to me."

Yun Yiyi howled loudly, but no one paid any attention to her and continued to quarrel.

Yun Yiyi got angry, raised her foot, and kicked a big rock on the side of the road away.

Hearing the sound of the stone falling to the ground, everyone turned around and looked at Yun Yiyi in surprise.

"How about it, can you listen to me now?" Yun Yiyi held her little face and looked at everyone expressionlessly.

"Yiyi, just say whatever you want to say, we are listening."

"Yes, Yiyi, go ahead and talk. Everyone is listening."

"Yeah, Yiyi, don't be angry. We didn't hear you talking because we were too noisy."

"Yes, it was because the noise was too loud just now."

"Okay, then I'll say a few words. When I went to Shilin Town before, I heard a lot of news about Qingfeng Village."

"I guess you all know by now. Let me summarize what I know, and you all should listen to it."

"First of all, the bandits in Qingfeng Village have changed their style of operation. They are now trying to rob food and money. The most frightening thing is that they are now planning to rob people."

"As long as we move forward, we will definitely pass by Qingfeng Village. This is inevitable."

"As for turning back, I don't think it's realistic. We went through so much trouble to get here, how can we go back? Besides, everyone has seen what happened along the way."

"The entire route we've taken has been plagued by a shortage of both water and food, and the government has been ineffective, so I don't recommend turning back."