Zhang also laughed, "Sister-in-law Wu doesn't want to take advantage of our family. She also probably feels it's not good to come here empty-handed."

"But, boss, don't worry, I brought back some yam for my sister-in-law."

"Okay, wife, I trust you to do the job."

As Butcher Yun was talking, he walked into the woods.

Zhang rolled up all the quilts and mats in the carriage.

Then she covered the carriage with a thick layer of hay. After she put her quilt and mat on top of the hay, the bed became softer and warmer.

Zhang worked quickly. In more than half an hour, she had stuffed all three carriages with hay.

At this time, the hay that Brother Yun and his team had cut was almost used up.

She drank a bowl of hot water and rested for a while. Butcher Yun came back with the children.

"Boss, bring your brothers and sisters over here and have a bowl of hot water. It's too cold out here."

"Here I come, mother."

Brother Yun and the others put down the firewood and baskets in their hands, washed their hands, and came over to drink hot water.

Yun Yiyi drank a bowl of hot water before she felt better. She hadn't felt cold when she was working in the woods just now.

When I stopped, I felt the wind blowing through my clothes. I was freezing cold.

Everyone was in the same situation, so everyone took a bowl of hot water and drank it slowly.

"Master, the wagon has been completely filled with straw. Now bundle up the firewood and straw we brought back and put them outside the wagon. We'll use them tonight."

"Okay, wife. Has the village chief come to urge you?"

Zhang shook her head. "The village chief hasn't come to urge us yet. It should have been two hours ago."

Butcher Yun continued, "The village chief must have prepared everyone for the snow today. When we came back, there were still many villagers gathering firewood in the woods."

"If that's the case, it will take a while before we set off."

"Let's work slowly and take a break after we're done. We have a large family and our children are capable, so we can take some time to rest."

"Many families in the village haven't collected much firewood so far."

Zhang nodded in agreement. "Boss, after drinking the hot water, take your brothers and sisters to the car to rest. If you're tired and sleepy, you can take a nap."

"However, before going to bed, you must take off your outer thick clothes."

"I understand, Mom." Brother Yun replied in a low voice.

After a while, the children all went to the car to rest.

Zhang and Yun the butcher also bundled grass and firewood with nimble hands.

After everything is tied up, place them outside the carriage and secure them with ropes.

There seemed to be a lot of hay and firewood, but after they were divided into three carts, there wasn't that much left.

Of course, it does not affect people sitting outside the carriage while driving. On the contrary, they can help block some of the cold wind.

"Even if it snows at night, I won't worry." Zhang sighed.

Butcher Yun also sighed, "I hope the snow won't be too heavy."

Butcher Yun looked ahead at the group. Everyone was still busy gathering firewood and hay. The village chief was nowhere to be seen.

"Wife, let's put the cooking and eating supplies into the car later. I'll go to the Wu family next door to see if there's anything I can help with.

"Okay. Let's get started."

Yun the Butcher guessed correctly. The village chief deliberately left time for everyone to prepare.

It was not until an hour later that Yun the Butcher returned from the Yun family next door and the village chief informed everyone to continue their journey.

The fog cleared a little, and everyone could see a mile ahead. However, the sun still didn't come out.

Therefore, the team's travel speed also increased a little.

In winter, it gets dark early.

The Yunjia Village team had been on the road for less than four hours when it was almost dark.

The refugee group in front of Yunjia Village kept moving without stopping, so the village chief of Yunjia Village had no choice but to follow them.

The main reason was that the village chief was worried about snowing at night, so he wanted to find a temple or stay in the village for the night.

After all, many people in the village need to sleep on the ground. If it really snows, it will be difficult to sleep on the ground.

Moreover, during this period of time, the village chief also discovered that as long as he followed the team in front, the places where they stopped were always good.

Either it is close to the woods, so it is convenient to collect firewood, or there is a water source nearby so that you can replenish water.

And they don't hide it. If they find a water source, they will come and inform you.

"Village Chief, it's getting dark. Should we still hurry on?"

"Village chief, if we keep going, it will be completely dark soon and we will have to light torches."

"Yes, Village Chief, don't we usually stop and rest at this time?"

The village chief also heard the discussions at the back of the team.

He turned around and glanced at everyone. "Don't worry. Let's walk a little further and see if we can find a house to stay in."

"Otherwise, if it snows, we won't be able to sleep on the ground."

As soon as the village chief finished speaking, the team fell silent.

"Village Chief, we understand. You are very thoughtful."

"Village Chief, please continue to lead the way. We will follow you closely."

The village chief smiled and continued driving the car to catch up with the team in front.

However, some refugees stopped to rest as it was getting dark.

The Yunjia Village team continued to move forward. Later, when it got dark, everyone lit torches and continued on their journey.

After walking for more than half an hour, the team in front of Yunjia Village finally stopped.

The village chief also stopped and brought a few people with torches to where they stopped.

Wow, there's a land temple here. No wonder they stopped there.

The village chief raised his torch and saw that the temple was quite large, with plenty of rooms, easily enough to accommodate two groups of refugees.

The village chief found the leader of the team, a very tall and strong man.

"Little brother, I see this land temple is quite large, and it has quite a few rooms. I'm worried it might snow tonight, so why don't we all squeeze in? That way, everyone should be able to stay."

The tall, muscular man, Li Huailiang, looked up at the Yunjia Village team and said, "Okay. I need three rooms here, and you can divide the rest among yourselves."

The village chief immediately smiled and said, "Thank you for your understanding, little brother."

“When you’re out and about, help out wherever you can.”

"Okay, then you guys go and settle down first. I'll go talk to our villagers."

"good."

The village chief led his men back to the team and said, "There is a land temple ahead. We can rest there tonight."

"However, besides us, there is another group of refugees in the land temple. So, everyone should be more careful. Don't deliberately cause trouble."