At the outset of the war, counties and districts began mobilizing troops and preparing for battle. Particularly in the border regions with Nanqi, in addition to deploying military forces, civilian patrol groups formed voluntarily.
Andu County cannot be considered a border region between the two nations, but being two or three hundred miles away, it's neither far nor near. The common people may not understand grand principles, but they all share one belief —
Good days are hard-won. Even tightening their belts, they must ensure the Qi Army doesn't cross Huaishui, must not let the flames of war destroy their homes or ravage their precious lands and crops.
In fact, Andu People have only had a couple of years of peace and prosperity.
Having endured hardships, the people lived frugally, reluctant to spend on food or clothing. Adding to it, the year's continuous torrential rains ruined much of their farmland, making life even more scrimped.
