After the villagers came out, they silently took the weapons they could find and hacked and smashed all the bandits on the ground.
But Bai Zhiyue didn't stop them. Let them vent. They would have to clean up after themselves anyway.
Some were cut into pieces, some were chopped into mud, with blood and flesh splattered everywhere. It was a disgusting sight. Some palace guards couldn't bear to see it and ran away to vomit.
Seeing that the two masters didn't look uncomfortable at all, I couldn't help but sigh. A master is a master. He is not even afraid of the little master. He is too strong. I can't compare to him.
After venting their anger and crying bitterly, she said rationally,
"Those corpses and blood will attract wild animals. If you don't want to be eaten by wild animals, you must either leave here quickly or clean up the place. However, even if you clean it up, there's no guarantee that wild animals won't smell it."
Such a large group of blood and flesh would attract countless hungry beasts. Even she couldn't guarantee that she could win and protect these people.
Bai Zhiyue didn't plan to stay here anymore, so she went back.
The lady who brought her the message came to her.
"Can we leave with you?"
"Can!"
There are only a few able-bodied men among the villagers, and the rest are either old or women and children. It is really not a good idea for them to stay here. If there are wild beasts, they will have no way to fight them. Even if there are no wild beasts, if there are bandits coming from the mountains again, there will be no way to survive.
"Everyone, pack up your things quickly and follow our benefactors. Don't take too much with you because it's hard to carry. Come back after we've wiped out all the bandits."
The bodies of their loved ones had long been thrown into the mountains by those heartless people to feed the beasts, and there was no place to collect them, so there was no hesitation. They took some of the property and food that the bandits had gathered and packed it up for each person to carry.
"Benefactor, we can't take the rest with us. If you can take it, please take it with you!"
Bai Zhiyue didn't say these things were worthless and told people to put them on the horse's back.
"Which village is the closest on the way out? Does anyone know the way?"
"I know, that's my mother's home!"
"Okay, let's go."
The group did not dare to delay and left quickly, hoping to find a safe place to stay before dark.
There was no need to clean up the bodies of the bandits because some people were carrying animal-attracting medicine. Less than an hour after Bai Zhiyue and her group left, a group of wild beasts rushed out of the mountains, including wolves, black bears, leopards, etc.
At first, several parties wanted to fight, but later they found that there were a lot of prey, so they gave up fighting and went to eat on their own, eating their fill first before fighting.
The villagers could hear the roars of various animals from afar, and they kept thanking their lucky stars that they had followed them out in time, otherwise they would have become part of the food.
"This saves us the trouble of cleaning it up. I'm afraid there won't even be a few bones left."
With someone to show the way and Doudou to survey the way, the journey was relatively smooth. Although many women could not bear it physically, they all gritted their teeth and persevered, and no one dared to fall behind.
Bai Zhiyue didn't dare to waste time resting, as it would be troublesome if a wild beast chased her.
Some of the children were placed on the horse's back, and those who were too young were carried in their arms and on their backs. There was no other way, as they were too small to take a single step in the snow, and they disappeared from sight in a flash.
I didn't get there before dark, but I could see some smoke from cooking in the distance.
The villagers didn't dare to stop, for fear that they would not be able to move if they stopped, and they were too tired to move.
Bai Zhiyue asked Qinglian Hongying to keep an eye on them. Those who couldn't bear it anymore were allowed to rest on the horse's back, and their belongings were also allowed to be carried on the horse.
Finally arrived
It seems that official people have visited this village. Those who cannot stay at home were arranged to move to a temporary resettlement site, and those who can stay where they are are left.
Although the government came to count the population and promised to distribute food, it still hasn't arrived, and the village is almost out of food. There's nothing we can do. The disaster is severe, and getting in and out is difficult. There must be areas we can't reach.
Bai Zhiyue left enough for herself and her group to eat for two days, and divided the rest among the villagers, including those who came with them.
Seeing that the lady not only accepted the things from her own village, but also gave some to them, everyone was very grateful.
What did Bai Zhiyue want their things for? She didn't lack food, she just didn't want them to take it for granted that she had to carry it for them.
When they arrived at a safe place, everyone lay down to sleep without even having time to eat. They were so tired. The guards were tired too. They had been walking all day and had a fight while eating. Of course they were tired.
After a night's rest, she was about to take her people back. It had been seven or eight days since they left, so it would take at least two more days to get back.
Before leaving, Bai Zhiyue said to the old lady,
"You can settle down here first. I will report the bandits to the authorities!"
"Thank you, Madam, for saving my life. May I ask where your residence is? If I have the chance, I will be able to repay you."
Sun Yuan stepped forward and said,
"Our wife is the only female duke in the current dynasty, Duke Rongfu, personally appointed by the Emperor."
Bai Zhiyue curled her lips upon hearing this, as if she had given her name specifically waiting for someone to return the favor.
"We're here to help with disaster relief, so meeting you is just a coincidence. Okay, we're leaving!"
"Thank you, Lord Rongfu, for your great kindness. May you have a safe journey!"
The way back was relatively easier to walk on. The road conditions became better the further we got towards the imperial city. A lot of the ground had been cleared. Although it was frozen underneath, it was still better than walking in waist-deep snow.
Along the way, we also saw many people carrying their belongings and walking towards the imperial city.
Some were still injured, being carried by their families. Perhaps they had a fever from lack of medicine, and without treatment, they wouldn't survive for more than a few days. Some didn't even have a decent cotton coat, which was tattered and filled with some kind of grass. Although it was relatively soft, it didn't keep them warm at all, and they were covered in frostbite.
Seeing this, Bai Zhiyue sorted out the medicine in the space, packaged the tablets and capsules into powder, packed them into small packets, wrote instructions on them, and gave them to them.
The few cotton-padded clothes they had left were also given away. Later, when they had nothing left, each family gave them enough money to buy a few winter clothes so that they could buy more after they settled down.
On the evening of the tenth day, I finally returned to the city gate. I was finally back.
This is the first time I have worked so hard to save someone. Even killing people in my previous life was not so tiring.
After ten days outside, over 300 truckloads of supplies were sent out, collected by the three families and delivered to them one after another. There was food, medicine, winter clothes and quilts, all of which were urgently needed by the victims.
There were two snowfalls during these ten days, but fortunately they were not that heavy, otherwise the victims would really not be able to survive.
The government has arranged for people to wait at the city gate. Since the previous group of people came back, they have been waiting at the city gate every day.
"Master, you are back. I have prepared a carriage. Please take the young marquis to the carriage to rest for a while!"
"good"
She was also very tired, mentally exhausted.
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