Upon hearing Eileen's words, Nangong Wu said to the deputy general, "Go and ask how many new recruits are in this batch of soldiers, and send the number to the main camp."

After giving her instructions, she turned around and led Li Shuang to the military warehouse.

"Eileen, how many sets of cotton-padded clothes are there in total?"

"I've counted two thousand sets so far, but there should be more. Let me look again," Eileen replied.

"If that's not enough, give them down jackets and pants."

Nangong Wu arrived at the large warehouse and had two thousand sets of cotton-padded clothes and trousers brought out, along with some flour.

The soldiers were dressed too lightly and were unable to march through the snowstorm.

She returned to Li Feng's main camp.

Li Feng was packing his things when he saw her come in and said, "Princess, you can go back and rest. Your subordinates can handle things here."

"I just put two thousand sets of cotton-padded clothes in the warehouse and distributed them to the new recruits who didn't have any."

"There's also some flour. Have someone steam as many buns as possible these next two days. Once they're done, send them to the main warehouse so I can put them in my spatial storage and distribute them to the soldiers on the road," Nangong Wu said.

Now that the days are short in winter, there is no time to cook lunch on the march; we can only rest for a while and eat a steamed bun.

Upon hearing this, Li Feng stopped what he was doing. "After the first heavy snowfall, the temperature plummeted. The imperial court's grain and winter clothing were delayed. I had to spend my own money to buy cotton stored in the city, along with last year's remaining stock, which was barely enough to make 20,000 sets of thin cotton-padded clothes and trousers."

Upon learning that the grain and winter clothing sent by the imperial court had been robbed by mountain bandits, my subordinate knew that no grain or winter clothing would be sent this year. So he ordered me to go to the city to buy cotton, but the heavy snow blocked the roads, and even with money, I couldn't buy cotton...

"I know you did your best! I'll return the silver to you when we get back to Runan City." Nangong Wu felt fortunate that she had left them a million taels of silver; otherwise, things would have been much worse.

"No need, no need!" Li hurriedly waved his hand, "Your Highness, that silver was given to us by you, there's no need to return it."

"That's a wedding gift for you two. I'll return it to you when we get back, so don't refuse." Nangong Wu turned and walked out. "I'm going back now. If you need anything, have someone come find me."

She went back to the courtyard where her parents used to live, closed the door, went into the space, and helped Eileen tidy up her things.

There's been a lot of stuff we've used these past few days, and Eileen can't manage it all by herself.

That evening, another 40,000 soldiers returned to Lindong City.

The following day, from noon to evening, another 60,000 soldiers returned.

The military camp was suddenly packed with people.

"There are still 80,000 people. The last batch will arrive before dark tomorrow," Li Feng said.

"We'll rest for another day after they all arrive, then break camp and leave." Nangong Wu looked at the sand table and discussed with several generals to determine which route to take.

With an army of 300,000, she couldn't possibly send all the soldiers into her spatial dimension to take them with her; she could only have them march south.

The next day, the last group of people arrived at Lindong City at 7:45 PM, by which time it had been dark for an hour.

Li Feng ordered another day of rest, and they would leave early tomorrow morning.

On the morning of the day of departure, before dawn, Nangong Wu arrived at the courtyard where Li Feng and Li An were staying.

Li An held her still-sleeping baby daughter, holding Huo Chengzhi's hand, waiting there with their packed bags and bundles.

"Your Highness, Li Feng has already left!"

"I understand. You can bring the children into the space later too." Nangong Wu raised her hand and put all the things they wanted to take into the space.

Li An looked at the courtyard where they had lived for several years one last time, and a sense of reluctance arose in her heart.

This is where she and Huo Lifeng held their wedding, where their two children were born. It holds the happiness, sweetness, and laughter of their family and was once their haven of joy.

Nangong Wu advised, "Don't take any large, worthless items with you. We can buy them when we get to Runan City."

"I understand." Li An smiled. "The temperature here is too cold, and the children often get chilled. They won't suffer so much when we go to the south."

"Let's go now! You can go into the space and stay with the children." Nangong Wu sent the mother and her two children into the space with her thoughts.

On the drill ground, 300,000 troops stood ready to go.

They traveled light, without any baggage. The soldiers carried only a cotton quilt weighing about ten pounds, their own bundles, and a long spear.

The logistical supplies consisted only of large pots and pans, transported by horse-drawn carts. As for bowls and chopsticks, Nangong Wu issued each soldier a metal lunchbox and a metal spoon; there were plenty of these in her storage space, so the soldiers could carry them themselves.

Li Feng stood at the front, riding a tall horse, followed by a thousand cavalrymen.

"Clang, clang, clang..." A lieutenant rode up at breakneck speed, "Report! Her Highness the Princess has left the city. Order the army to set off immediately!"

Li Feng immediately raised his sword and shouted, "Let's go!"

The army headed towards the south gate of the city.

In Runan City, the people heard the orderly footsteps on the street and opened their doors to see what was happening. When they saw the passing army, they shook their heads, sighed, and closed their doors again.

They knew the army was leaving today, and some able-bodied civilians also followed the army, fearing that the Eastern Jin army would invade.

Princess Runing said that the people who left with the army would be protected and escorted out of Lindong Prefecture. Most of the people in this city have already left.

Outside the south gate, people who wanted to leave had already waited outside the city with their carts.

They wanted to wait until the snow wagons, which followed behind the main army and had been trampled by others, could move.

But what they didn't know was that Nangong Wu was already several miles away.

She was driving an enormous tracked snowmobile, crushing the snow and clearing a path ahead.

This is a military tracked vehicle with a snow chain articulated body, specially designed for soft, deep snow. With its wide tracks increasing the ground contact area and extremely low ground pressure, it can effectively prevent sinking and drive stably.

The vehicle can carry more than 100 people and has the ability to climb hills and carry heavy loads. In its previous life, it was used for emergency tasks such as ski resort rescue or material transportation.

On the large vehicle sat the Flying Feather Guards and the general's family members, their luggage placed on the bottom shelf.

In the driver's seat, Nangong Wu gripped the steering wheel, looking ahead.

Li Ke sat in the passenger seat, watching how she drove.

He had already learned how to drive a motor vehicle during the damming operation, but driving such a huge machine in such harsh snow conditions would probably be difficult.

Li Shuang and General Gu sat in the back seat.

General Gu came specifically to give directions.

The snowfall this time was so heavy that everything was covered in white, obscuring the roads. We need someone familiar with the terrain to accompany us.

The snow was compacted, making it easier for carriages and armies to move.

By noon, snowflakes began to fall again. The 300,000-strong army marched through the snow, and from a distance, the column looked like a long, winding dragon that stretched as far as the eye could see.

After walking for two and a half hours, Li Feng ordered the group to stop and rest.

Nangong Wu also stopped.

She drove a small helicopter behind her, with Li Ke and Li Shuang following behind, throwing steamed buns down to the soldiers.

The steamed buns were placed in her space, soft as if they had just been steamed.

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