The Hedong Peninsula bordered Zhili and was also one of the foremost grain-producing provinces. Hedong Prefecture was the last major port on the canal before Jinkou, as well as the seat of the Grain Transport Governor's Office.
Spring began in February. The festive atmosphere of the New Year had gradually faded, and young bok choy could already be seen in many fields.
The farmers wasted none of their fields' time, fitting in vegetable crops before the spring plowing.
But ropes marking out areas for mulberry planting could also be seen beside many fields. Once temperatures became suitable in March, they would have to start sowing mulberry seeds.
Whoosh-
Lin Hao and Yi Feng appeared beside a field ridge in the countryside. There was an orchard nearby, and it looked as though they were on some wealthy family's land.
"I haven't descended around Hedong Prefecture many times, either. This is my first time here, but I used the evacuation point closest to the Provincial Capital, so we shouldn't be far from it."
Yi Feng looked around, seemingly searching for a recognizable landmark.
Just then, barking suddenly rang out. Before long, several village dogs charged out of the orchard.
A clear voice came with them. "You've got some nerve, coming here to steal from my family!"
Lin Hao merely glanced sideways. The fiercely barking dogs abruptly fell silent, trembling and whimpering. Some even wet themselves in fright.
This left the girl in fiery red clothes behind them somewhat puzzled.
She looked only sixteen or seventeen, with traces of childishness still lingering on her pretty face. After stealing a glance at Lin Hao's handsome face, she instead grew a little bashful.
"If you're thirsty and want some fruit, that's no big deal."
As she spoke, she drove away the frightened mongrels with a