The old village chief knew that the villagers needed to go out and find markets to sell the medicinal herbs, but only a few of the others present knew.

But it's no secret; people will find out sooner or later, so there's no point in hiding it.

Since the topic had come up, the old village chief casually asked, "Are we still going to Yuhang?"

Upon hearing the name Yuhang, the eyes of the elderly present lit up.

Yuhang is wonderful. Even those who live far away have heard of it. Located in Jiangnan, it is a land of fish and rice, a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. It is said that there are countless talented men and beautiful women.

Suddenly, Master Fan felt that the big steamed bun in his hand didn't smell so good anymore. He said enviously, "We old guys really didn't catch a good time. If we were twenty years younger, wouldn't we be able to go too?"

As for danger? What man doesn't want to go out and explore?

A large group of people from the same village went out to travel and see the beautiful landscapes of the country, even if there were dangers involved, it was all worth it.

Grandma Xu would rather stay in the village, where she can live peacefully without fear.

She looked at Shui Qing with admiration. Everyone in the room was clearly older, more senior, and more experienced than Shui Qing, but they all seemed to revolve around her, follow her opinions, and act according to her wishes.

However, this is all Shui Qing deserves. If it weren't for Shui Qing, let alone whether Shanshui Village would have enough to eat and drink or earn money, it's uncertain whether it would even still exist.

People need to have skills; only those with skills can earn respect.

When Shui Qing heard Fan Qiye's question, she smiled and replied, "Yes, but going out is also very tiring. It's over a thousand miles from here to Yuhang. With the medicinal herbs, the round trip will probably take at least one or two months. Such a long time, with the wind and rain and constant vigilance, I'm afraid you'll miss home terribly."

Those present understood that Shui Qing was pointing out the difficulty of going out.

They knew that if the herbs couldn't be sold, the herbal medicine shop would have no income. This might not be noticeable in the short term, but it would be unacceptable in the long term.

A family's wealth is accumulated little by little. Even if a family with no wealth can make ends meet now, they will not be able to survive if they encounter any hardships in the future.

The old village chief sighed, "I'm not afraid of the wind and rain, nor am I homesick. I can just bear it. It's just that things are chaotic outside, and I'm afraid of encountering danger on the road."

Shuiqing, how many people are you planning to recruit?

“My family’s land was plowed ahead of time. Last year, we planted a batch of Polygonum multiflorum. This year, we don’t have much land, but the rest of the land, including Dani and my parents, should be ready in time.”

In that case, all eighteen men from Feng Damancang could go, along with Wen Hua and Dahe. Of course, Dahe wouldn't be able to help much or contribute much; he would just be taken there for training. The village would need to recruit another thirty or forty people.

In peaceful times, the more groups of people going out, the better. However, things aren't very peaceful here right now. Thirty or forty men going out won't have a significant impact on the village as a whole. If their groups consist of fifty or sixty strong men, their safety will be guaranteed." Shuiqing explained in detail, as they were all elderly and didn't want to worry anyone.

The elders nodded after hearing this.

Without the elderly, women, and children, the entire team is made up of strong men armed with broadswords. Even bandits who rob and plunder would be more cautious, making it much safer.

Having learned from two night raids, their village had gained experience, and the girls had also come in handy. With food, weapons, and walls, all they needed to do was hold their ground. In addition, Governor Ling had reorganized the prefectural city and resettled a group of refugees. Although things were still chaotic, the chaos was somewhat better than before.

Grandma Xu asked with concern, "Has the date been set yet?"

"Once the potatoes are harvested, will the land be plowed?"