Chapter 91: Quite Complete, Huh! _2

"Please, have mercy, my lord!" a group of people kowtowed repeatedly.

"It was agreed beforehand to stagger the rescue efforts!" Chen Qing said sternly, "Are you disregarding the official's orders as if they were mere words carried away by the wind?"

The crowd was scolded into silence, and only then did Chen Qing soften his tone, "You needn't worry, for the family members of all enlisted personnel will be the priority in the rescue. Trust in your comrades; as soldiers, it's essential to rely on each other's lives to survive on the battlefield."

"Moreover, most of your relatives live in rural areas away from the rivers and are much safer than those in this county town."

With this last sentence, a glimmer of hope appeared before everyone's eyes, and vitality returned to their faces.

"No more delays, we need to rescue the survivors before night falls. Don't forget, those going to save your relatives are also counting on you to bring their families back safely!"