My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 129: First Wave Of Refugees

Clasping his fists, Fan Wanming said, "This subordinate accepts the order."

Feng Xiyan then added, "Let’s go back and finish dinner. General Fan, please join us."

"Alright."

With that, Feng Xiyan and the generals returned to the dining area.

After dinner, Fan Wanming arranged for the elite soldiers to guard the secret passage, while Tan Pengtai ordered his subordinates to smear oil on the walls and scatter the bituminous coal.

The next morning, as the sky began to change color, Xue Ruhong stood on top of the east wall of Xiqiang City.

Looking at the long lines of refugees approaching the city from afar, he called over a soldier and ordered, "Go and report to the Great General that a large group of refugees is approaching. Ask for his instructions on what to do next."

The soldier clasped his fists and responded, "Yes, General Xue."

While that soldier went to report the news to Feng Xiyan, Xue Ruhong turned to another and said, "Go and inform General Tan that the first wave of refugees will arrive in a quarter of a sichen. Ask him to make preparations to welcome the refugees."

"Yes, General Xue."

After giving his orders, Xue Ruhong said, "Everyone, stay alert. If you find any suspicious individuals among the refugees, detain them and send them to General Fan for investigation."

"Yes, General Xue!" the soldiers on the wall responded in unison.

Staring at the incoming refugees, Xue Ruhong fell into a deep thought.

Standing two steps behind him, the captain responsible for guarding the east city wall and gate asked, "General Xue, won’t arresting the refugees based solely on suspicion cause unrest among them and the common people?" freeweɓnøvel~com

Xue Ruhong fell silent for a moment before replying, "It’s better to kill a thousand than let one go."

"If they aren’t spies from the Yuezhi Tribe or the imperial court, General Fan will release them. But if they are spies, the rest will be up to the Great General to decide."

Everyone in Xiqiang City knew how they had survived the past half-month of hardships and the Yuezhi Tribe’s attacks, so the captain understood that Xue Ruhong’s caution was justified.

If the Yuezhi Tribe or the imperial court discovered the source of their supplies, the ones in danger wouldn’t just be the Feng Army and the common people of Xiqiang City, but also Fairy Bai.

Understanding the risk, the captain clasped his fists and said, "This subordinate understands."

While Xue Ruhong and the soldiers continued observing the approaching refugees from the city wall, the soldier he had dispatched arrived at the commander’s tent.

Looking at the guards outside the tent, he said, "Brother, I have urgent news for the Great General from General Xue. Can you help inform the Great General?"

Seeing the sweat on the soldier’s face and his tensed expression, one of the guards said, "Wait a moment. I will report to the Great General immediately."

"Thank you, Brother."

The guard nodded and entered the tent. As he stepped inside, Feng Xiyan, who was sleeping on his bed, opened his eyes and asked, "What is it?"

Clasping his fists, the soldier replied, "Reporting to the Great General. A soldier is requesting an audience. He says he brings urgent news from General Xue."

Hearing this, Feng Xiyan rose from his bed and ordered, "Let him in."

"Yes, Great General."

The guard returned and said to the waiting soldier, "The Great General is waiting for you inside."

Lifting the flap, the soldier stepped into the tent.

Seeing Feng Xiyan walking out from behind the folding screen, he immediately knelt and said, "Great General, a large group of refugees has been spotted approaching from the east. General Xue requests further instructions."

Feng Xiyan fell into deep thought after listening to his report.

After a moment of thought, he said, "Since they are coming from the east, they must be survivors of the rebellion in Xiquan City."

With that in mind, he looked at the soldier and instructed, "Have General Tan set up porridge stalls and tents outside the East Gate. Each refugee is to be given a bowl of porridge twice a day, and they can stay in the military tents."

"Have General Xue verify their identities. If nothing is wrong with their identity, they may enter the city after receiving a new household registration. If anything is suspicious, send them directly to General Fan for investigation."

"Yes, Great General. This subordinate will deliver the orders immediately." With that, the soldier hurried off to relay the message to Xue Ruhong, Tan Pengtai, and Fan Wanming.

Left alone in the tent, Feng Xiyan washed his face, put on his clothes and black armor, and grabbed his sword from the sword’s stand. Then, he left the tent and headed toward the East Gate to inspect the situation.

While Feng Xiyan and the Feng Army were preparing to receive the first wave of refugees, Ha Tuo and his family finally joined the long line approaching Xiqiang City.

Walking among the refugees, Ha Mi tightened her grip on her elder brother’s arm and asked in a low voice, "Elder Brother, will we be found out if we just go in like this?"

Ha Tuo looked at his younger sister’s worried expression and gently patted her head. "Don’t worry. We will be alright."

Believing her elder brother’s words, Ha Mi nodded and fell silent. As they supported their mother and continued walking forward, the sky gradually brightened.

When the first ray of sunlight broke through the eastern horizon, one of the refugees suddenly shouted, "Look! It’s Xiqiang City!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the refugees all looked up. Seeing the tall, majestic city gate in the distance, light returned to their previously blank eyes.

"It’s Xiqiang City... We are saved!" shouted another refugee.

With hope blooming in their once-cold hearts, the refugees quickened their pace and rushed toward the city gate.

Seeing this, Ha Tuo tightened his grip on his mother’s and younger sister’s hands.

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