CHAPTER 412: CHAPTER 362: LAST RESORT_2

Their aim to capture Wanggang Village was almost achieved.

It’s just a matter of time.

Why did they still transport so much grain from Xingluo Granary to distribute in Yanyue City?

Yu Wenye glanced at her, saying nothing, while Shen Wuzheng smiled at her and asked, "Little sister, let me ask you, in this chaotic world, what do you think is the most important?"

Shang Ruyi was taken aback, looking up at him.

In her ears, it seemed as if a familiar voice was already ringing, saying with a hint of helplessness: In such chaotic times, the bit of soldiers and horses in hand is what we rely on for survival...

Those were the last words Lei Yu said to her before leaving Luoyang.

Shang Ruyi softly said, "Soldiers and horses?"

"That’s right,"

At this point, Shen Wuzheng turned his head to look at Yu Wenye again, then said, "Although what we did earlier has already caused division among the people of Wanggang Village, and I can be sure that it won’t be long before they split into factions. But what happens after they split?"

"...?"

Shang Ruyi frowned slightly.

She looked at Shen Wuzheng, and then at Yu Wenye, only to see Yu Wenye also say, "In chaotic times, people’s hearts are naturally important, but the soldiers and horses that can be held in one’s hand are equally important."

"..."

"In today’s chaos, whoever has more soldiers under their command has a greater chance of winning."

"..."

"I don’t want the people of Wanggang Village to scatter just like that."

Shang Ruyi started to understand somewhat.

However, when she looked outside just now, most of those who came were still monks from Yanyue City, with the majority of the common folk being old, weak, women, and children, and not many young adults were seen.

She asked, "The people of Wanggang Village who fought with you before, will they come?"

Yu Wenye and Shen Wuzheng exchanged a glance.

After a moment of silence, he said, "We’ve done what we can up to this point, from here on, it’s just like before, we wait for the results."

Shang Ruyi wanted to say something more when Tushere came over from the side and said to them, "The meal is ready."

Everyone looked up and realized that it was already noon.

No wonder the sun was so blazing.

Yu Wenye said, "Let’s eat first, we can continue talking later."

Everyone nodded and went to the dining hall, and as Shang Ruyi left, she couldn’t help but look back once more. Even though it was already noon with the sun hanging in the sky like a fireball, making everyone sweat profusely, they were still eagerly looking at the piles of grain bags ahead, their eyes filled with hope, which made one feel a slight pang of sorrow.

To have a full meal, these simple words, in such chaotic times, were so difficult.

Quietly walking to the dining hall, the other monks had already finished their lunch, and the table set for them was still steaming with more dishes than usual, and as soon as Shang Ruyi sat down, a bowl of tender steamed egg custard was placed in front of her.

Shang Ruyi was momentarily stunned, glancing up at Tushere, who smiled at her and said nothing, but glanced at Yu Wenye on the other side.

Shang Ruyi’s heart skipped a beat.

Yu Wenye sat next to her without a word, picking up the bowl and chopsticks.

"..."

Shang Ruyi was silent for a moment before she finally picked up the bowl of egg custard silently, eating it spoonful by spoonful. The egg was cooked tenderly and tasted delicious, which was indeed a rare nourishment for her after eating vegetarian for several days.

Then, she seemed to see the corners of the mouth of the person next to her slightly curve up.

Sitting opposite, Shen Wuzheng looked at them, his eyes shimmering, but he said nothing, just quietly ate his meal.

After a while, they finished the meal in silence.

Just after putting down the bowl and chopsticks, Mu Xian came over to report to Yu Wenye, "Second Master, some strangers were found at the gates of Yanyue City, seemingly drawn by the news of grain distribution inside, they came to take a look."

Yu Wenye raised an eyebrow slightly, "Are they people from Wanggang Village?"

Mu Xian said, "They’re all young adults, seem to be."

"Did they enter the city?"

"No, they were very cautious, observed for a while and then left."

"..."

Yu Wenye thought for a moment, waved his hand: "No need to disturb them, let’s wait a couple more days, and then see the results."

Mu Xian received the order and turned to leave.

At the side, Shang Ruyi, upon hearing this news, her eyes brightened, but after thinking for a moment, she still felt a bit worried and said, "Xiao Yuansui, can he not properly calm the hearts of the people in Wanggang Village?"

Yu Wenye silently shook his head.