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Deputy General Zhang clasped his hands together, saluted respectfully to the commander-in-chief, and then received the order.

His bright eyes revealed an incomparable determination, as if burning with a flame that would never go out; his posture was like a proudly standing pine tree, straight and tough.

Then, he turned around without hesitation, led by several loyal confidants behind him, and left quickly with quick steps.

All I heard was a burst of rapid horse hooves sounds that resounded through the sky, as fast as a storm.

Wherever the horse's hooves passed, clouds of dust were raised, covering the sky and forming a yellow smoke screen.

In this way, in the next few days, Lieutenant General Zhang and his subordinates galloped non-stop, rushing forward day and night.

Along the way, they slept in the open air, ate some dry food when they were hungry, and drank some cold water when they were thirsty.

Even though they were extremely tired, they still dared not relax even a little bit.

Because they are fully aware of the importance and urgency of this mission, they can only fulfill their mission by reaching the destination as soon as possible.

Although the road ahead was rugged and full of thorns and rocks, it did not slow down their progress at all.

Lieutenant General Zhang's originally handsome face was now filled with fatigue, but his deep eyes still sparkled with an unwavering light, as if telling of his inner persistent belief in completing the mission.

Finally, after a long and arduous journey, Lieutenant General Zhang and his party arrived at the place where Ye Zifen and his companions were temporarily resting.

Looking from afar, you can see people coming and going, it is very bustling and presents a busy scene.

Many figures were moving back and forth, some were busy carrying supplies, some were setting up tents, and some were preparing food...

At this moment, the sun was shining on the vast grassland. Ye Zifen was standing among the crowd, busy directing the herdsmen and the Han people who had hurried over to build fences together.

She looked focused and had a loud voice, and every instruction she gave was clear, precise and orderly.

At the same time, she did not stop for a moment. She held the tools tightly in both hands and kept swinging them up and down. Her movements were both skillful and vigorous.

Under her leadership, the herders and Han people worked closely together and the atmosphere on the scene was extremely warm.

Everyone was fully focused on their work, as if they had endless power.

The reason why everyone was so motivated was that a large number of horses and fat sheep carefully prepared by Li Daniu had already set out on the journey.

When people thought about the upcoming wealth and resources, their hearts were filled with infinite expectations, and they couldn't help but start imagining the beautiful life scenes in the future.

As a result, everyone's face involuntarily bloomed with a bright smile full of hope, and they worked more vigorously.

Of course, in addition to the team that is busy building the fence here, at the foot of the mountain not far away, there is another group of hardworking Han people who are working hard to cultivate the land!

They held hoes in their hands, bent over and arched their backs, digging the ground one by one. With the rise and fall of the hoes, the originally hard soil was gradually turned over.

Although their clothes were already soaked with sweat, they didn't care and continued to work hard.

After all, everything we are doing now is to wait for the weather to warm up so that we can successfully plant various crops!

Fortunately, the required seeds have now been delivered here in advance, and everything is ready, only the east wind is missing!

Why are these herdsmen so active and enthusiastic?

In the final analysis, it was because Ye Zifen had already told them the good news that the sheep and horses would be arriving soon.

For herders who have lived a nomadic life for a long time, owning more livestock undoubtedly means better living conditions and broader space for development.

It is for this reason that they are so motivated that they work hard for this land with all their might and look forward to a bright new future with joy.

Ye Zifen was concentrating on the work in her hands, when suddenly she caught a glimpse of Lieutenant General Zhang not far away from the corner of her eye.

She stopped what she was doing, gently put the thing aside, and then walked towards Lieutenant General Zhang.

Deputy General Zhang saw Ye Zifen coming from afar, and his face showed anxiety. When she came closer, he couldn't wait to ask, "Princess, where do you and your people want to settle down permanently?"

However, Ye Zifen just shook her head gently, and a look of calmness and composure appeared on her beautiful face.

She slowly said, "Deputy General Zhang, to be honest, we don't have such plans at the moment. After all, we herdsmen have always lived by following water and grass, and we don't have too many obsessions about a specific place to settle. What you need to consider is how to better protect the people on this grassland who have already surrendered to Daxia, as well as the territory they depend on for survival."

After that, Ye Zifen raised her head, looked directly at Deputy General Zhang with a firm gaze, and continued, "This means that you must know the farthest distance you can reach. If you don't even know this, it doesn't matter. I can find a few herdsmen who are familiar with the terrain here and lead you to find out. This operation is of great importance. How far Daxia's territory can be expanded depends entirely on your hard work this time!"

Lieutenant General Zhang stood quietly there, listening to those powerful words.

His already serious face was now even more frowned, as if he could pinch a fly to death.

As the words continued to reach his ears, he felt as if a huge stone weighing a thousand pounds was pressing down on his heart, so heavy that it was almost impossible for him to breathe.

He knew very well how difficult and dangerous this mission was. It was like climbing a towering and extremely steep mountain. If he was not careful, he would be crushed to pieces.

However, at this moment, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of Ye Zifen's firm and resolute expression, and instantly felt the burning determination and ambition deep in her heart.

Lieutenant General Zhang couldn't help but take a deep breath, trying to calm his increasingly nervous mood.

Then, he straightened his slightly bent back, like a proud pine tree, and responded loudly: "Princess, please rest assured! Even if I have to fight to the utmost and go through fire and water, I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

Hearing Deputy General Zhang's impassioned statement, Ye Zifen just nodded slightly to show her approval.

But just such a simple action allowed Lieutenant General Zhang to keenly capture the full expectation in her eyes.

That gaze was like the brightest star in the night sky, bright and blazing, shining straight into Lieutenant General Zhang's heart.

For some reason, at this moment, Lieutenant General Zhang suddenly felt that the burden on his shoulders seemed to have become much heavier.

At the same time, he suddenly realized and finally understood how the woman in front of him could become the eldest princess - it turned out that her ambition was far beyond the reach of ordinary people!