Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 817 Optimal Route, There is Only One

"Why won't the city lord accept it? Is it because you don't have enough silver notes?" Chu Yueli asked, somewhat surprised.

Zisu hurriedly said, "Miss, I have checked the brothers' meals today, and these silver notes are indeed not enough; it has exceeded the budget."

Zisu had originally planned to tell Chu Yueli about this, but since everyone was enjoying their meal, she didn't want to spoil the fun.

Having just finished lunch, Chu Yue ordered her brothers to rest for an hour, as she was about to speak with her mistress.

Unexpectedly, the city lord arrived first.

Chu Yueli said helplessly, "Then, how much is still missing? Just give me an answer, and I'll have someone make up the difference for you right away."

To everyone's surprise, the city lord knelt down on both knees and said sincerely, "Miss Li, have you forgotten us? The people of Wuyang are extremely grateful and respectful to you! How could we possibly accept your money for a mere lunch?"

Chu Yueli and Zisu exchanged glances.

They did come to Wuyang three years ago. Because of its geographical location, Wuyang is surrounded by mountains and forests, and there are many bandits. They once led troops to besiege and suppress them.

The city lord continued, "Back then, Wuyang was plagued by bandits. Although the people were not destitute, they were always in a state of fear. After the young lady and General Chu led the Chu family army to subdue the bandits, the people of Wuyang finally began to live a good life."

Everyone was grateful, having heard that the current Princess Mo was none other than Miss Li from back then. When Miss Li led the Chu family army through Wuyang, who wasn't overjoyed?

"Yesterday I received Lord Liuyun's silver notes, hoping that Your Highness could rest assured, and that everyone could eat with peace of mind."

If he doesn't accept the silver note, the army might not really be willing to stay here for a meal.

Chu Yueli felt a pang of emotion; the city lord had indeed put in a lot of effort.

The soldiers didn't really want to bother the people. If the army paid for the people to prepare their meals, they would feel that they hadn't caused the people much trouble.

Only in this way can you enjoy yourself to the fullest.

"Most of the dishes today were brought by the people themselves. The vegetables and meat are all from their own homes. They are doing this to repay the brothers of the Chu family army. Please don't let them down, young lady. Please accept the blessings of the people with peace of mind."

He knelt and took two steps forward, raising the stack of silver notes high in the air.

"The army still has many places where it needs money. Everyone hopes that you can spend the money wisely, and after arriving in Nanmeng, you can successfully reunite with Prince Mo and reclaim Nanmeng!"

Chu Yueli hesitated for only a moment before glancing at Liu Yun.

Liu Yun strode over, accepted the silver notes with both hands, and personally helped the city lord up.

Chu Yueli looked at him and smiled, "Then I'll trouble you, Lord City Lord, to convey my and the Chu family army's gratitude to the people of Wuyang!"

...After that, Chu Yueli called Huo Qing, Miao Yucui, Chu Lingshan, Jing Lei, Nangong Ji and the others over.

"Go in batches?" Huo Qing didn't understand and hurriedly asked, "But our route to Dingzhou is the same. If we go in batches, some brothers will go first, and the rest will wait half a day before setting off. This will not improve the marching speed at all, but will actually slow it down."

Miao Yucui and Nangong Ji were also confused.

A group of over 70,000 people shouldn't be split up and take different routes, right?

There's only one optimal route!

Chu Yueli placed a drawing on the table and said, "We're not all going to Dingzhou."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked completely bewildered.

If not everyone goes to Dingzhou, then where do they go?