If they don't eat anymore, they will starve to death.
Rather than starving to death, even bran cakes and porridge with ashes are better for them.
"How do you do things!"
"Why is there sand!"
"This is the condition at the border. If you like it, eat it or else, get out of here!" Jiufeng cursed coldly and was about to draw his sword.
"Your Majesty is providing disaster relief. All these grains were collected by looting. A little bit of sand is normal. If you don't want to eat it, go home quickly!" Atua picked up a bag of grain and poured it into the dustpan. The dust was flying and full of gravel.
Some of the victims couldn't sit still. "Is this something for human consumption?"
After saying that, he cursed and left.
Atua looked at some of the people leaving and smiled at Jiufeng.
Chaoyang’s method really works.
"Tomorrow, follow Chaoyang's instructions and make the porridge thin. It's best if there are no rice grains." Atua snickered and said.
Those who can persist after struggling for two or three days are definitely the victims who really need relief.
Not far away.
"Madam is indeed Princess Rouran, she really has a way!" Cheng Hu looked excited.
Mu Huaicheng looked quietly at Atua, who was standing taller, and smiled helplessly.
Based on his understanding of Atua, she couldn't think of such a way.
It's more like Chaoyang's style.
"Why are you wearing such thin clothes?" Mu Huaicheng walked to Atua's side and asked softly. "Don't stay in high places, it's dangerous."
What to do if you fall.
Atua was so nervous that he slipped and almost fell to the ground.
Instead, Mu Huaicheng reached out and took it in his arms.
Atua's cheeks turned red. All the memories of her foolish days were in her head.
She has a attachment to Mu Huaicheng, but Mu Huaicheng...
Mu Huaicheng sighed. "I told you it's dangerous. Don't stand so high next time."
"I know...I know, I'm sorry." Atua quickly stood up straight, not wanting to cause trouble to Mu Huaicheng.
"You did a good job, don't be too tired, just let them do it." Mu Huaicheng covered Atua with his cloak.
Atua only felt that Mu Huaicheng's cloak was so warm, carrying his warmth.
Feeling a little dazed for a moment, Atua cautiously raised his head and glanced at Mu Huaicheng again.
How does she feel about Mu Huaicheng? Is it just kindness?
But why would she be greedy for his warmth?
Even though...this tenderness may not be directed at her.
Seeing Xiao Junze, Atua felt her heart beat very fast, as if she had seen a god, with a feeling of worship but alienation.
But Mu Huaicheng was different. This man was actually by his side. He was very gentle...
Moreover, he is her husband.
"General! The cold wind on the city wall is too strong to light a fire to keep warm, and some of the soldiers can't hold on! It's too cold, and they're all frozen!"
His subordinates came to report in panic.
Mu Huaicheng's face darkened, and he turned around and walked towards the city wall.
Atua was a little worried, seeing that the weather would get colder tonight.
"Ajiu, tell me...can I help him?"
Jiufeng walked to Atua. "Princess, the most important thing is to take care of yourself."
Atua walked around nervously. "I know, the melting snow is even colder than the snow. I'm afraid it will be..."
"Would it be impossible for all soldiers to have rabbit fur sewn into their cotton-padded clothes?" Atua said, somewhat naively.
Jiufeng smiled and shook her head. "Princess, it can't be done."
There are so many soldiers, not to mention so much rabbit fur.
"I thought of it!" Atua suddenly thought of something. "I know what to do!"
"Princess! Be careful." Jiufeng followed Atua nervously, but she was running in the snow, as cheerful as a lark.
"General!"
In the camp, the soldiers guarding the city were feeling hot all over, and the recovery from frostbite made them even more cruel.
They defended the city with their own lives.
"Commander, we can't go on like this. The wind is so strong on the city wall that we can't light a fire at all..."
Atua ran into the camp and looked at the anxious Mu Huaicheng nervously. "General... I have an idea, but I don't know if it will work."
Mu Huaicheng glanced at Atua and didn't have much hope.
"We have a kind of white ash in Rouran. It will release heat when it encounters water, but it won't last too long, so I thought... Is it possible to take turns and use this kind of white ash bag to emit heat to keep warm when it's very cold?
The white heat has dissipated and the person on duty has been replaced." Atua looked at Mu Huaicheng nervously.
She was not sure whether this method was applicable. "This kind of limestone is abundant outside Saibei Pass. You only need to calcine it for a corresponding period of time to get this kind of limestone. There must be skilled craftsmen in the army."
After speaking in one breath, Atua looked at Mu Huaicheng carefully.
This kind of white ash generates heat when exposed to water. It is easy to carry and will not be affected by strong winds. It can be temporarily used for heating by insulating it with cowhide on the city wall.
Mu Huaicheng's eyes froze for a moment, and he just looked at Atua quietly.
"Why didn't I think of that!" Jing Li also smiled. "White ash can generate heat!"
Pulling Cheng Hu, who had no eyesight, out of the tent, Jing Li winked at the others.
Everyone left, leaving only Mu Huaicheng and Atua in the camp.
"Is it cold?" Mu Huaicheng stepped forward and asked softly.
"My hands are cold..." Atua subconsciously stretched out his hands.
When she was a little fool, she could act coquettishly towards Mu Huaicheng without any scruples.
Mu Huaicheng was stunned for a moment, but still stretched out his hands to cover Atua's fingers.
Her fingers were as long as jade, cold and chilly.
Atua only felt that Mu Huaicheng's palm was big and warm, and instantly even his heart felt warm.
"If there is a war at the border, protect yourself first. Only then can I rest assured that you are safe." Mu Huaicheng was worried that the barbarians would raid tonight.
"Ah..." Atua's ears turned a little red. "Okay! I won't hold you back, don't worry!"
Mu Huaicheng smiled and patted Atua's head as before, as if coaxing a child. "Thank you for your idea."
Watching Mu Huaicheng leave, Atua's mind went blank for a long time before he came back to his senses.
Is he thanking her?
…
The place where Shen Qingzhou lives in seclusion.
There were gusts of wind and snow, and as soon as the sky cleared, it started to snow again.
It was rare for Baili to stay in one place for so many days, so he used the excuse of recuperating to convince himself to stay longer.
"Your injury is almost healed and you can leave at any time." Shen Qingzhou gave Bai Li a cold look.
The white raccoon nested in the corner of the bed, still wrapped in a quilt. It was really cold outside.
She was born in the Western Region, a country without winter.
"Can't you hear me?" Shen Qingzhou was obviously a little angry.
Bai Li raised his eyelids and ignored Shen Qingzhou.
Shen Qingzhou ignored Bai Li and turned to leave.
The bamboo house was not very warm in winter, so Bai Li lit the brazier, but still shivered.
During these days, Shen Qingzhou didn't touch her or pay attention to her. He just asked the child to apply medicine on time and came to urge her to leave from time to time.
Holding his legs, Baili felt that his body was shaking all the time.
I don’t know if it’s the cold weather or the chill in my heart.
Gritting his teeth, Bai Li got out of bed, walked out of the room, and entered Shen Qingzhou's bedroom angrily.
Shen Qingzhou had already turned on the lamp, but before he fell asleep, he saw Bai Li walking in angrily.
"you……"
Before he finished speaking, Bai Li had already gotten into his bed, curled up in his arms, and slowly closed his eyes.
Shen Qingzhou's body was a little stiff and he wanted to push the person away, but his hands didn't seem to obey him.
After a long silence, Shen Qingzhou said in a compromised tone. "What else do you want..."