Chapter 1182: Beyond the Plan

Of course, Ce was also extremely anxious. Originally, everything was developing in a very reasonable and orderly manner, but a snowfall suddenly changed everything.

The grass for the cattle and sheep has not been found in sufficient quantity yet, because winter arrived suddenly, which also means winter will be much longer.

Firewood now also needs to be prepared in greater quantity for the same reason, but he has fewer Soldiers he can arrange now; over two hundred people left all at once. Although the people Changle took might be able to return very soon, every day of delay adds a bit more uncertainty here for him.

Furthermore, there are the people from the Engineering Team; it had already been agreed that they would give this place a major transformation, and it had all been planned out. Ce himself was waiting with great excitement and anticipation.

Wuzhong was likewise extremely expectant, and he could learn a sufficient amount of things during this time.

Moreover, this time, it could be said that the Engineering Team was helping them work at their own expense; they were using the special funds allocated to them by Huaxia, which were meant for road construction.

However, because of the invention of some tools, the duration of this project was shortened by more than half; roads that might not have been finished by next year were completed this year.

Of course, next year's grain has not been allocated to them yet, and Huaxia's finances are not that affluent right now. Even if it were given to them now, they would have nowhere to store it, so it is definitely given year by year.

There was still a lot left over from what was given this year. Taking this grain remaining from the plan to provide aid to the Western Development Group, which is highly regarded by Huaxia City, is a very good thing and also completely unproblematic.

For Huaxia, it is something that can be done entirely, and it is quite beneficial; not only will they not be punished, but they will also be praised.

But now, a snowfall might cause the plan to fall through. Even the rivers on the grassland have frozen over with a thin layer of ice, which is certainly not a good thing for the Western Development Group.

Moreover, Ce still has to consider the safety of Changle and Yishang, especially Changle. Ever since Changle arrived here, it could basically be said that Changle's safety was left to him, Ce, to be responsible for. If something were to happen to Changle, he, Ce, would not be able to shirk the blame and would definitely be implicated.

Originally, the matter of Changle going out already made him very worried, and now, a heavy, unpredicted snowfall has occurred, and there is still no sign of it stopping.

Could Changle's Tent be crushed by the snow and die inside? Be struck to death by a tree blown over by the wind, or freeze to death? Be buried to death by the snow?

There are too many ways to die; Changle himself does not dare to think about it. Moreover, the Soldiers here are completely incomparable to those who came from Huaxia City.

The Soldiers here can only be said to have stronger wilderness survival experience and are more familiar with the wilderness, but their combat effectiveness is not as strong as Huaxia's Soldiers, and they might not necessarily be able to protect Changle well, which is why Ce is so worried.

However, Changle is doing quite well right now. Although these Soldiers' military quality could be said to be almost non-existent, their speed at doing these odd jobs is exceptionally fast, and they are all very skilled.

Some details that Changle himself would not even notice can be quickly discovered and resolved by these Soldiers who have just transformed from wild men.

And they are also good hunters. Even in such heavy, swirling snow, they can bring back a few pheasants or large birds when they go out to chop wood, saying that in such weather, these birds are basically motionless and easier to hit.

Bow and Arrow are no good; the wind is too strong and will definitely cause them to veer off course. Using stones, which are heavy enough, as long as there is enough strength in the hand, one can knock a bird standing on a tree down in one go.

This meat is for warming the bodies of Changle and Ayuduo. If Changle and Ayuduo have not eaten meat, the Soldiers below them are even less likely to get any; the hierarchy is just like this and must be strictly observed.

Changle and the others are naturally also without any burden. Under the Tent that blocks the wind and snow, gathered around the fire, eating roasted pheasant and drinking hot tea, it could not be more comfortable.

Changle looks at this temporary camp of his; there is absolutely no problem. Safety is guaranteed, and if they eat their food sparingly, they can still last for seven or eight days. This is just what they brought; if they go out hunting again, they can hold out even longer.

In this current state where there is no need to travel or work, everyone has very consciously reduced their food intake. The morning meal must be eaten; without eating, there is no strength.

For lunch and dinner, eating just a little to fool the stomach is enough. First and foremost, they must ensure they can survive to return.

Looking at it now, there is so much food, but who knows what will happen next? Whether their food can allow them to hold out until they return to the Western Development Group is unknown, so they must definitely be cautious.

Ayuduo listens to everything Changle says; whatever Changle says goes. She does not interfere much, just sometimes feels curious about certain things and wants to ask.

But what she did not expect was that Changle actually knows everything and can explain it to them, even knowing why it sometimes snows and sometimes rains in Heaven.

Now that there is nothing to do, Changle acted as a teacher for once, holding a stick to draw on the ground, and then told these Soldiers some knowledge about Nature and Geography.

Regardless of whether they can understand or take it in, it is just a way to pass the time anyway. Of course, it does not exclude those who are relatively clever and can understand.

For example, Ayuduo; Changle only needs to say it once, and Ayuduo can basically understand it. For some more complex things, after Ayuduo asks, Changle explains it again, and she can understand it immediately.

Only for some things that sound particularly incredible and hard to believe, Ayuduo can only force herself to believe them, such as the land under their feet being a round ball.