Driving at night is much more difficult than driving during the day. Fortunately, it hasn't rained recently, so apart from some bumps on the road, there were no problems.
A group of people drove a mule cart to the outside of the camp where a bonfire was burning. The soldier guarding the gate was very confused when he saw Li Dalang and his group.
Li Dalang parked the mule cart and hurried to the front of the camp, saying respectfully, "I'm here to deliver charcoal to General Xing. Please let me know, sir!"
Coincidentally, the soldier guarding the gate today had indeed seen Li Dalang and his group deliver charcoal.
After the soldier checked the charcoal on the mule cart, he asked his companion to stand guard for him while he trotted in to pass the message.
When the soldier ran outside the meeting room, he was stopped by the guards at the gate. Xing Yun was leading his men in discussing the border defense.
Xing Yun pointed to several mountain ranges on the map and said to his generals, "We've had several heavy snowfalls this winter. According to inquiries, many sheep and horses have frozen to death on the grasslands. I'm worried the Hu people will take advantage of this opportunity to harass the people along the border and plunder their supplies!"
"Young General, haven't you asked Captain Wang to take his men to patrol several counties along the border? There has been no news in the past few days, so I think it should be safe!" A young general replied.
The captains in the conference room nodded one after another. This person had been arranged to go down for inspection, but he had not received any urgent information. The young general was probably too nervous because General Qin was not there!
After Xing Yun pondered for a moment, he thought that maybe he was really worrying too much.
He took a deep breath, relaxed his tense nerves, and then said, "In that case, we will continue to deploy border defenses as planned. Strengthen the rotation of patrol teams to ensure the security of the border. In a few days, I will personally lead the rotation!"
A general stood up and said, "Young General, our soldiers must not only strengthen patrols, but also strengthen communication with the people on the border, secretly monitor the movements of the Hu people, understand their needs and concerns, and do their best to protect their lives and property."
Xing Yun nodded in agreement: "While patrolling the border, we must also strengthen the vigilance of the border outposts and closely monitor enemy movements."
As the meeting concluded, Xing Yun continued to organize his strategic and defensive plans in the conference room. He knew clearly that winter was a vulnerable period for the border. If his side was lost, the civilians in the northwest would suffer.
The soldier waited until everyone in the meeting hall had left before he was allowed to step forward and report, "Young General, villagers from Lijia Village are outside the camp bringing you charcoal!"
Xing Yun asked uncertainly, "Send charcoal?"
The soldier nodded in confirmation.
Xing Yun was puzzled. Why would the villagers of Lijia Village deliver charcoal so late at night? Besides, he hadn't ordered charcoal from them! Thinking of this, Xing Yun couldn't help but stand up and said to the soldier at the door, "Where are they now? Take me there!"
Seeing the general's solemn expression, the soldier did not dare to delay and immediately turned around and walked out of the camp with Xing Yun.
At this time, Li Yan and his group stood outside the camp. The cold wind had been blowing for half an hour. Li Wenshan stamped his numb feet and asked anxiously, "What took you so long? Will the young general not see us?"
Li Yan was very nervous at this moment. She was not sure whether Xing Yun would be in the camp or not. Even if he was, would he be willing to meet her?
Li Yan kept thinking in her mind: if she couldn't see Xing Yun and told the young guards about this, would they take it seriously? Or would she be arrested as the instigator of disrupting the morale of the troops?
The waiting time was long. Just when Li Yan had given up hope and was ready to make a desperate attempt to inform the young general guarding the gate of the news he had heard, Xing Yun came quickly from the camp.
After seeing that they were indeed villagers from Lijia Village, Xing Yun stepped forward and asked, "Have you encountered any difficulties? Why did you come to see me at this time?"
When Li Yan saw Xing Yun walking out of the camp, tears of joy filled her eyes. She no longer hesitated or wavered, and told Xing Yun everything that happened at home that night.
Li Yan pushed Xiao Cao, who was hiding behind her, in front of Xing Yun: "She escaped from Lulu County!"
Xing Yun was shocked after hearing Li Yan's words. He glanced at Chen Xiaocao, who had remained silent and looked panicked. "Is what Miss Li just said true? Do you have any proof of your identity with you?"
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