My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 84: The Light In People’s Eyes

The soldier smiled and explained, "General Zhan, the brothers have completed the task you gave us two days ago. With the help of experienced farmers, we discovered that as long as there is enough water to irrigate the land, farming is possible."

When his words fell, Zhan Qi and Xue Ruhong’s eyes lit up.

Farming was the only sustainable way to produce food. If they could farm, they wouldn’t need to rely solely on Heaven’s blessings. They can also attract more people to come to Xiqiang City.

Grabbing the soldier by the shoulders, Zhan Qi said excitedly, "This is great news! This general will report to the Great General. Go back and tell the others to start preparing the farming tools. We may reclaim the farmland soon."

The soldier’s eyes sparkled when he heard Zhan Qi’s words. Clasping his fists, the soldiers accepted the order. "Yes, General Zhan!"

After the soldier left, Zhan Qi turned to Xue Ruhong and said, "General Xue, I will go find the Great General."

Seeing Zhan Qi rush off, Xue Ruhong quickly followed. "Wait, General Zhan! I’m going with you!"

When they arrived at the barracks, Tan Pengtai had just finished reporting the issue with the fruits and vegetables to Feng Xiyan.

After listening, Feng Xiyan said, "General Tan, distribute the vegetables to the soldiers. As for the fruits, send them to my mansion. Have Uncle Huang cut them and distribute them to the citizens along with porridge."

When he heard that, Tan Pengtai clasped his fists and said, "This subordinate thanks the Great General on behalf of the soldiers and citizens."

Feng Xiyan nodded, and then Tan Pengtai said, "This subordinate takes my leave."

As Tan Pengtai exited the tent, he ran into Zhan Qi and Xue Ruhong. Noticing the smiles on Zhan Qi’s face, he asked, "Something good happens to you?"

Zhan Qi nodded. "Yes. I have good news for the Great General."

Although he was curious about what kind of good news Zhan Qi had for Feng Xiyan, Tan Pengtai still needed to distribute the vegetables and fruits, so he had to leave.

"Then you go inside first. I need to go," Tan Pengtai said.

Leaving those words behind, Tan Pengtai headed to the granary.

Seeing Tan Pengtai leave in a hurry, Zhan Qi and Xue Ruhong entered the tent.

Standing before Feng Xiyan, Zhan Qi and Xue Ruhong clasped their fists and said, "This subordinate greets the Great General."

"No need for formalities," Feng Xiyan said as he looked at them. "Do you need something, General Zhan, General Xue?"

Zhan Qi grinned and replied, "Great General, we bring good news."

Feng Xiyan raised his brows slightly at his words and asked, "What good news?"

After listening to Zhan Qi’s report, Feng Xiyan exclaimed excitedly, "This is great news. If citizens could start farming, no one would starve to death anymore."

Xue Ruhong thought for a moment and then said, "Great General, although the Yuezhi Tribe has retreated 200 li away from us, we still can’t leave this city. We have water for now, but we don’t have any seeds to start farming."

He paused for a second, then asked, "Great General, could you ask Fairy Bai to bestow us with seeds?"

Feng Xiyan nodded and replied, "Fairy Bai said she would contact this general later. I will ask her then."

Hearing this, Zhan Qi and Xue Ruhong’s eyes lit up.

After discussing the matter, Feng Xiyan stood up and said, "This general is going to check the situation in the city. General Xue, General Zhan, will you two join me or return to your posts?"

Zhan Qi pondered for a moment and then replied, "Since we are going to begin farming, this subordinate needs to make preparations, so this subordinate won’t be joining the Great General."

After he said that, Xue Ruhong smiled and said, "Great General, this subordinate will go with you."

Feng Xiyan nodded. "Alright. Let’s go."

The three of them left the tent and went their separate ways. While Zhan Qi went to arrange the patrol around the farmland, Feng Xiyan and Xue Ruhong left the barracks and walked around the city.

Just as Feng Xiyan walked past a mother holding a baby, the woman suddenly knelt before him and bowed deeply. "Thank you, Great General, for giving us a way to live."

Seeing this, Feng Xiyan hurriedly helped her up and said, "Madam, please stand up. There is no need to thank this general."

The mother shook her head at his words. With tears in her eyes, she opened a cloth bundle she was hugging and showed her baby to Feng Xiyan.

"Great General, if not for the porridge you gave us, I wouldn’t have had milk to feed my baby. You are my family’s savior. If you ever need anything, this commoner will do her best to help you."

Feng Xiyan looked at the baby and noticed that although the baby looked thin, he was not weak. When the baby opened his eyes and saw Feng Xiyan, the baby even smiled at him.

Reaching out his index finger for the baby to hold, Feng Xiyan smiled and replied, "Madam, if you want to thank someone, thank Heaven and Fairy Bai. This general has ordered people to build a temple in her honor. When the temple is complete, you can go and offer your thanks to her and Heaven."

Hearing this, the mother bowed again and said, "This commoner understands. Thank you, Great General, for your advice."

After playing with the baby for a moment, Feng Xiyan and Xue Ruhong continued on their way.

Watching their straight backs, the mother smiled and whispered, "Son, Mother hopes that when you grow up, you will become someone like the Great General. Become someone who protects the country and loves the people as his own children."

The mother was not the only person who bowed and knelt when they saw Feng Xiyan.

Every time he passed by a commoner, the commoner would kneel down and kowtow to express his gratitude.

There was a gleam of light in the people’s eyes.

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