My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 521: Suspicion, Worry

Examining the copper coins closely, the middle-aged woman asked, "Aunty, then what about the old copper coins issued by the imperial court?"

"You can exchange the old copper coins for the new ones at the Feng Army’s barracks," the elderly woman explained. "You can also earn these new copper coins by working for the Feng Army or by joining as a soldier."

She lowered her voice and added, "The pay is very good. Soldiers receive two strings of copper coins every month, along with twenty jins of white rice, five jins of fresh vegetables, three jins of fresh meat, and ten jins of white flour."

"If you have sons, you should encourage them to take the test and join the Feng Army while they are still recruiting."

After hearing this, hope filled the middle-aged woman’s heart. "Thank you for telling me, Aunty," she thanked the elderly woman sincerely.

The elderly woman waved her hand casually. "We are all living in Xiqiang City. Helping each other is only right."

By the time their conversation ended, the workers had finished loading the supplies.

Turning to Xiao Cui, He Xuanren said, "Miss Xiao Cui, please inform Miss Bai that I will be waiting for her visit tomorrow."

Xiao Cui smiled. "Of course. Master He, please be careful on your way."

"See you tomorrow, Miss Xiao Cui." He said, then turned to his worker and ordered, "Let’s go."

Escorted by Feng Army soldiers, the workers pulled the wooden carts toward the grain and grocery store, led by He Xuanren.

Behind them, the common people followed at a distance, trying to find out the store’s location.

While Xiqiang City buzzed with anticipation and excitement, Xiquan City was enveloped in a tense and gloomy atmosphere.

Inside the meeting room, Mo Yuan and his generals sat around a long table, their expressions dark and heavy with worry.

Scanning the expressions of everyone present, Ge Zidong thought for a moment before looking at Mo Yuan. He hesitated for a few seconds, then asked, "General Mo, have you heard the recent news that is spreading around the city?"

Mo Yuan looked at him silently for a moment before asking, "Is General Ge referring to the Jin Empire’s army attacking the Yurong Border Pass?"

Ge Zidong nodded in response, then Mo Yuan asked again, "Does General Ge have something to say?"

After a brief hesitation, Ge Zidong said, "Now that the Jin Empire has sent three hundred thousand troops to attack the Yurong Border Pass, our Great General will surely focus on defending the border."

"This subordinate believes that instead of waiting for supplies from Xiqiang City, we should find another way to gather provisions."

Mo Yuan pondered Ge Zidong’s suggestion, then looked at the other generals and asked, "Do all of you have any opinions on this matter?"

The generals exchanged glances before one of them spoke.

"General Mo, our current supplies are enough to last for another week. Although General Ge’s suggestion is reasonable, we lack the channels to acquire additional supplies."

"General Lu is right," Mo Yuan said calmly. "However, we should still make preparations in case the supplies from Xiqiang City are delayed."

Hearing this, Lu Jingyan added, "General Mo, this subordinate heard that the Great General’s fiancée is opening grain and grocery stores across the Western Border. Since she dares to open grain stores at this critical period, she should have sufficient supplies on hand."

"While we wait for the supplies from Xiqiang City, this subordinate will try to contact the grain and grocery store to see if they can sell us some grain for now."

Mo Yuan considered it briefly, then replied, "Alright. Let’s do as you suggest."

Seeing everyone nod in agreement, Ge Zidong remained silent.

"Let’s end the meeting here. You may all return to your duties," Mo Yuan said, waving his hand.

Standing up from their seats, the generals clasped their fists and said in unison, "This subordinate takes his leave."

After leaving the meeting room, Ge Zidong looked at the young generals walking ahead of him and sighed inwardly.

’These young generals are overly confident and trusting. When the supplies run out, it will be too late to remedy the situation.’

While Ge Zidong was filled with worry, the tallest general glanced at him and said in a low voice, "It seems General Ge doesn’t trust our Great General at all."

Hearing this, Lu Jingyan followed his gaze.

Seeing Ge Zidong’s troubled expression, he said calmly, "It’s understandable that General Ge finds it hard to trust the Great General. Brother Ren, although you are wary of him, now that he has joined us, we should give General Ge some trust."

Looking at Lu Jingyan’s calm expression, Ren Xiangru shook his head and muttered, "You are too kind."

Walking beside him, Pei Jinhuan patted Ren Xiangru on the back and said, "Brother Ren, relax a little. I heard there is a meat dish for lunch today. We should hurry, or it will be gone before we get a taste."

Looking at their youngest brother, Ren Xiangru could only shake his head helplessly.

Walking at the back, Shi Fengli noticed that Huang Yuncheng was deep in thought and asked, "Brother Huang, what are you thinking about?"

Snapped out of his thoughts, Huang Yuncheng shook his head. "Nothing."

Raising an eyebrow, Shi Fengli said, "Judging by your expression, it doesn’t look like nothing to me. Why don’t you tell me what is on your mind?"

Huang Yuncheng stared at him for a moment before lowering his voice and replying, "I plan to send someone to keep an eye on General Ge."

"You don’t trust him either?" Shi Fengli asked.

Huang Yuncheng nodded. "Mhm. If he could betray Ji Hui, there is no guarantee he won’t betray us. We should take precautions just in case."

"I think so too," Shi Fengli agreed. "But we must act discreetly. If we are mistaken and General Ge finds out, it will only cause trouble to Brother Mo."

"Mhm. You are right. Let’s do as you said."

While the two spoke in hushed voices, a soldier stationed on the city wall noticed a group of people approaching from a distance.