Jian Dan didn't go up the mountain or run away. She obediently followed the autumn harvest, picking corn, cutting sorghum, digging potatoes and sweet potatoes. No matter what she was thinking, she was working hard and enthusiastically. This inspired the other educated youth villagers who were with her to feel embarrassed to slack off, and they worked much faster than usual.
Liu Jianshe was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling throughout the entire autumn harvest.
Despite some complaints, the autumn harvest was completed three days ahead of schedule. Liu Jianshe waved his hand in triumph.
"Three days off! We're slaughtering a pig tonight to help everyone relax!"
The villagers were immediately delighted, and all their complaints vanished from their minds.
It must be said that Liu Jianshe has a good grasp of the balance between relaxation and relaxation. You can tell from the villagers' reactions. At this moment, they have no idea about the hard work they have done for the past ten days.
In rural areas, the only time for farmers to relax is after the autumn harvest.
The rest—delivering grain to the state and then going up the mountain—were all things they looked forward to. No matter how much more they had to do, they were happy and no one complained about being tired.
Everything is developing in a positive direction here, but things aren't quiet on Cheng Chao's side. Although they know those people won't find anything, they can't just let them do whatever they want on their own land.
So Cheng Chao's side had been busy for a long time. He himself had been living in the mountains for more than a month, fighting wits and courage with the other side, engaging in all sorts of tug-of-war, and not caring how the other side dug or measured.
But what Jian Du is right: what if they suddenly decide to cross the line again?
Although it's said to be deep in the mountains, it's just a short walk, only a few hours' journey, and it's not difficult for those who are trained.
If they really do come down the mountain, with all these people who have taken countless lives on their hands, no one can guarantee what might happen.
Cheng Chao outwitted and outmaneuvered them, using all sorts of tactics, including intimidation, wolf packs, and traps. He even brought up superstitious beliefs about ghosts and gods, which are now strictly prohibited. Throughout the entire encounter, they never had a direct confrontation.
However, the effect was quite good. The ghost stories that had been passed down for so many years were so frightening that the twenty-odd people on the other side kept looking down at their shadows and checking whether they had crossed the line, for fear that they would be haunted by something.
He didn't even dare to sleep soundly at night; the slightest sound of wind or shadow would make him jump up and stay alert for a long time, which amused them and provided them with quite a bit of entertainment.
"Company commander, they're terrified, do you think they'll dare come any closer?"
"Yeah, I see they don't dare to come any closer, afraid that something else might pop up. With that kind of guts, do we really need to be so cautious?"
"Hehe, you're quite at ease."
People die for wealth, birds die for food; this isn't a matter of thirty-five, thirteen, or even five hundred.
However, with these gods and demons keeping them in check, they probably won't dare to do it for a while, but they won't give up until they achieve their goal.
Cheng Chao nodded.
"This is just the beginning. They still have patience. If there is no progress, it's only a matter of time before they become angry or even go crazy, and it's not impossible for them to come down the mountain."
After so many days, and in this season, with scraggly beards, hair and beards growing at the same length, clothes so faded they were unrecognizable, and the smell on their bodies was unbearable—the whole group looked like savages.
"Alright, let's leave this operation at that for now. They should be quiet for a while, and we can go back and rest."
In this way, one team will stay on duty today, while the others will go back. They will work in shifts every three days, with other shifts following in turn.
Remember, your task this time is simply to stand guard and observe their movements. Report any suspicious activity immediately, and remember to prioritize your own safety.
"yes."
Upon hearing that they could go back, everyone grinned with joy. To be honest, after being away for so long, they were all covered in that smell, and they were embarrassed to even smell it themselves.
"Company commander, can we have a proper meal when we get back?"
We ate plenty of meat during our stay on the mountain, but their cooking skills were limited, so they could only ensure it was cooked through.
Secondly, even the best food can't be eaten every day. As soon as they heard they could go down the mountain, these young men's mouths started watering.
Cheng Chao himself wasn't much better off.
"Alright, alright, if there's not enough meat, what about enough vegetables?"
After arranging the important matters, he finally looked at the two children beside him.
"How are you two feeling? Can you hold on?"
Yes, Cheng Chao brought his two children, Cheng Rui and Cheng An, with him on this mission. Compared to previous missions, this one involved using the environment to disrupt the enemy's mindset, which proved to be a valuable experience for the children and the new recruits.
We ate wild vegetables and hunted with him. At night, we would sit around a campfire under a big tree, carrying weapons to defend against wild animals. We encountered wild boars, killed snakes, met bears, and almost fought with wolves.
I was injured, and I suffered.
Cheng Rui's arm, Cheng An's back, and several others are still injured. It is because of this that Cheng Chao decided not to leave everyone here. There will be plenty of opportunities for training, but injuries cannot be ignored in this season.
Cheng Rui grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth.
"Brother, I'm fine. I've made it through so many days, a couple more won't make a difference."
After months of hard work and more than a month spent in the mountains, he was completely unrecognizable except for his white teeth.
"Brother, we'll have a day off when we get back, right?"
Cheng Chao smiled. He was almost as tall as him; his little schemes were still so obvious.
"Yes, don't worry. Your sister and the others should be finishing their autumn harvest soon, and there's a surprise coming."
The two brothers exchanged a glance—surprise?
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