Chapter 1001 Farewell & Retreat

At this time, Qiao Ran didn't know that her idea would come true soon!

Knowing that they were in a hurry, the generals did not waste any more of their time. After drinking a few glasses of warm wine, each of them took out a purse from his pocket and stuffed it into the two men's hands.

"My Lord, Miss Qiao, you have endured the hardships of the journey. We, the rough folks, don't know what we can give you. We don't have anything to give you at home. This money is a small token of our appreciation. Please use it to buy food on the way!"

"Yes, although I know you don't need this little money, this is the only farewell gift we can think of to help you. Just take it as travel expenses! We have the food, fodder and clothes you sent us, so there is no need to spend any money. Just consider it our small token of appreciation!"

The money bags that the generals took out were of different sizes, but it was obvious that they were all heavy, which showed that they had taken out all the silver and money they could afford at home.

The two of them were naturally unwilling to accept it. Not to mention that they had no shortage of money and food, even if they did, they wouldn't have the heart to take it!

These generals are old, and most of them have families to support. Would they take other people's family support money and let their families starve to death?

The generals wanted to give it to the two men, but they refused to accept it. As they were arguing, Huang Dabiao took out a package from under his stone bench and placed it on the stone table in front of the two men. He spoke in a loud voice full of pride:

"Since the prince and Miss Qiao don't want to take money, then accept these cooked bird eggs and chicken eggs! I picked them up in the mountains a few months ago, and I have been saving them and not wanting to eat them. Last night, I asked my wife to take them out and cook them for you to take with you on the road."

When the others heard this, they all stared at Huang Dabiao.

This old guy looks simple and honest, but he is really narrow-minded!

Why didn’t they think of sending some food?

Looking at the old face that was extremely sincere and eager, Qiao Ran couldn't bear to refuse and picked up the bag.

"Thank you very much! We appreciate your kindness. It's cold, you should go back soon! We're leaving now!"

As the generals watched, the two men and their horses gradually went away in the flying snow.

At noon, they arrived at Beifeng City and went to find Ma Biaotou again, asking him to deliver the goods to Beiguan City again.

This time, Qiao Ran put a lot of food.

Long-distance marches consume a lot of food. Qiao Ran was worried that the soldiers and civilians left behind would starve after the old prince and his men took away the food in the city. She was also worried that they would not want to bring more food and would starve on the road.

So in order to give them reassurance, she would arrange food and fodder for the entire army along the way.

Every time they arrived at a big city along the way, Qiao Ran showed his Medical Saint Order and asked the local doctors and gentry to donate food and supplies, which would be delivered to the Dingbei Army when they passed by.

This was the first time Qiao Ran used the Medical Saint privilege, and the effect was amazing!

The old prince and the Dingbei Army were already deeply loved by the people of Dai Viet. When they heard that they were going south to the capital to quell the rebellion, most people were willing to donate clothes and food. What's more, it was a call issued by the Medical Saint, so who would dare to disobey?

So when the old prince and his companions were pleasantly surprised to receive hundreds of carts of food before setting off, the common people and gentry in every major city they passed along the way sent them large amounts of food and clothing, making them marvel again and again at the righteousness of Qiao Ran, the new medical saint.

Zhongzhou, in the Devil's Valley outside the capital.

"Everyone, pack up the important things quickly, and forget about the rest! As long as there is life, there is hope. Saving your life is more important than anything else!"

"Release all the livestock at home and let them escape to the mountains on their own! Don't leave them to those damn bandits!"

"Hurry up! The elderly and children should leave first! Women, just take the money with you. There is everything in the cave on the cliff. You don't need to bring pots, pans, and utensils! Men, take your stuff and gather at the entrance of the village!"

"Everyone, evacuate in an orderly manner. Don't panic. Those people can't get in for the time being because they are blocked by the mechanical array! But for the sake of safety, everyone should hide in the cave for a few days!"

"Uncle village chief, you should retreat with the others first! Just leave this to us! Don't worry, we will protect ourselves according to circumstances. You guys go up the cliff first, we will be there soon!"

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