Inspired by the scholar's train of thought, Luo Zheng thought of a method and immediately ordered his team to assemble. He observed the surrounding terrain and, combining it with the information he had seen earlier, quickly determined a direction to proceed, leading his team on a forced march. Everyone was confused, looking curiously at the scholar. Likewise confused, the scholar wanted to ask, but seeing Luo Zheng deep in contemplation, he decided it was better to wait and find out later.
After marching through the night, the team arrived by a river at dawn and concealed themselves in the riverside woods. The scholar, unable to understand Luo Zheng's purpose, signalled the team to hide before approaching Luo Zheng and asked softly, "Captain, what are we doing here?"