According to Zheng Chengguang, Xie Zhun must have made some arrangements for the desolate area.
However, judging from the current situation, he has too many rivals, and it is not as convenient as before to develop many industries. Even if he does, it is difficult to transport his wealth to the wilderness in time, and he is definitely being watched by many people.
The Duke of Huguo's mansion must be in a similar situation.
Ning Xi'er thought she should prepare for the worst.
If they reach the wasteland and find that Xie Zhun's preparations are woefully inadequate, given that there are still over five hundred survivors and the amount of supplies required is enormous...
Therefore, we should still settle as many settlements as possible before reaching the wilderness.
Zheng Chengguang quickly arranged the team with his trusted confidants and slowly set off.
After Zheng Ye stayed behind with the team, he led more than ten guards to help You Yong deal with the body and the aftermath.
The smooth road at the foot of the mountain was buried, and the group slowly walked several hundred meters before discovering that there were still many piles of stones on the mountain path not far away...
I just realized how fortunate it was that General Zheng had the troops stop beforehand; otherwise, once they set foot on the mountain path...
Given the size of the mountain and the extent of the rolling rocks, it would be difficult for everyone to escape, not to mention the large number of bandits chasing them.
The guards who had gone to investigate separately returned. Since Xie Zhun was still unconscious, Eunuch Xu did not want to disturb him and invited Ning Xi'er to discuss the matter together.
Normally, it would take a month to walk to reach the wilderness, but the escorts gave them two months.
They quickened their pace because they were worried about encountering dangers along the way, fearing that things might go wrong if they delayed.
With most of the team's informants and spies now eliminated, the assassination attempt is gradually becoming more overt...
The team has just suffered a major blow and is exhausted both physically and mentally; they definitely need a good rest.
Instead, there's no need to rush as much as before.
Whether fast or slow, the pursuit on the road will be just as fierce, and it's foreseeable that the situation will only become more severe in the future...
From now on, we should follow our own pace, let everyone conserve their energy, and be prepared to meet challenges head-on.
Ning Xi'er hadn't forgotten her suspicions about the landslide, so when she sent out guards to find a place to stay, she made a suggestion.
First, the location should not be too far away. The team has just suffered heavy losses, and moving the location is to avoid the bloodshed at the original site affecting the people in the team, and also to facilitate the burning of the corpses;
Secondly, once the team has settled down, it will be easier to send people back to investigate the cause of the landslide.
Third, the location should be on higher ground rather than lower ground, with safety as the top priority.
Ning Xi'er's words were few, but Zheng Chengguang and Zheng Ye both understood the key points.
It seems Ning Xi'er suggests that the team stay at the encampment for a while longer.
For defense, higher ground naturally occupies a superior terrain.
As for the distance not being too far, besides considering everyone's physical exhaustion, it was also because Ning Xi'er had doubts about the cause of the landslide.
Of course, no one had any objections.
I don't know when it started, but my trust and reliance on the princess is just like that of the prince before.
Zheng Chengguang, Zheng Ye, and Eunuch Xu were all secretly grateful, because with Ning Xier's presence, the prince could relax a bit.
The team paused, waiting for Ning Xier, Zheng Ye, Zheng Chengguang, Eunuch Xu, You Yong, and others to come up with an opinion.
The guards reported that they had found three suitable places to set up camp.
There was a clearing in the woods about five miles away, where everyone could set up camp. There was a small river nearby to provide drinking water.
Although five li is not far, the guards arrived in the time it takes to drink two cups of tea, riding their fast horses.
However, given the current state of exhaustion and fatigue, dragging the team along for most of the day is indeed quite difficult...
If we are attacked again midway, the losses will be incalculable!
Another place is a small village located two miles away from the mountain road.
There are several dozen households in the village. After a few simple inquiries, the guards figured it wouldn't be difficult to rent a few dozen dilapidated houses, or even just squeeze into the courtyard...
There are two wells at the entrance of the village, and the village is surrounded by fields of grain and vegetables, so basic living is not difficult.
Another low hill a few hundred meters away.
The mountain is less than half the height of the mountain where the landslide occurred.
The guards went up and found that the terrain was flat, and it was not difficult to go up by horse or by leading the horse.
The guards, with their keen observation, discovered several dilapidated and uninhabited houses on the mountaintop. The surrounding terrain was flat, and a mountain stream with clear, cool water flowed down the other side of the mountain, making it a suitable place to stay.
Zheng Chengguang, Zheng Ye, Ning Xier, Eunuch Xu, You Yong, and others exchanged glances.
Even without speaking, their eyes met, and they understood each other's unanimous opinion...
The low hills not far away.
The day was devastating, and for most people, it felt far too long.
In reality, from the time Zheng Ye, Ning Xier, and You Yong left to purchase weapons, to their return to handle the aftermath...
In fact, less than half a day had passed.
As the sun began to set, Zheng Chengguang, Zheng Ye, and You Yong quickly set up their formation, hoping to reach the mountain safely and settle down properly before it got completely dark.
Ning Xi'er watched the light gradually dim, a slight smile playing on her lips, her eyes filled with murderous intent.
There's one thing she hasn't forgotten!
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