Preparing for War

Author: Leng Qingshan

After more than an hour, more than 20 water trucks were finally filled.

Several soldiers fetching water said happily: "This time I pretended to be faster."

"That's right, it usually takes half a day to load more than a dozen cars. This time, the more than 20 cars are larger than the usual water tankers, so they were all loaded in a short time."

"Isn't it better to finish pretending so quickly?"

Everyone was chatting and laughing, becoming more and more relaxed, and all drove and mounted their horses, preparing to go back.

Ma Xu got on his horse and took another look at the other side of the river. The west bank of the Xiaolin River was the same as theirs. It was a large lush forest. When the wind blew, the branches and leaves swayed. It looked like countless figures were swaying, but for such a long time

We passed by, but we were surprised not to see a single Longxi soldier rushing out.

So on this trip, his expectation of encountering Xue Xian's men and having a battle was in vain.

He let out a sigh of relief.

Song Yu on the side said: "I know you want to fight with Xue Xian's people, but today our task is to go out of the city to get water. It's a good thing that everything goes well, so don't think about anything else. When we get the things back, let's do this

The credit has been won, and if you want to go to war again, you have something to say, right?"

Ma Xu glanced at him and said angrily: "You're right."

When they both mounted their horses, their soldiers and horses quickly lined up in order, because there were more than 20 water trucks in the middle, making the queue very long. Ma Xu thought about it and said to Song Yu: "I'll go to the front.

Open the way and follow behind. If anything goes wrong, ask someone to send word to you immediately."

After saying that, he spurred his horse and ran forward.

Looking at his back, Song Yu also knew that Ma Xu was eager to fight. Even if the matter was finished, he was still worried about it. If he really encountered the Longxi Army today, he would not be able to lead the way.

He said nothing more, just shook his head with a sneer, and called on the people around him to follow him.

So a large group of people immediately escorted the heavy water convoy back along the way it came.

Although the carriage was filled with water, it was lighter than the usual water trucks. They walked very fast, but the sun set faster. Although the sunlight was no longer harsh, the ground that had been exposed to the sun for a day began to regurgitate the heat.

When a person stands on the ground, it feels like he is being roasted by both the top and bottom, and it is even more miserable to carry a heavy load forward.

In this way, everyone walked away complaining for half an hour.

Finally, when the sun was about to set, amid the setting clouds, I saw the tall Fufeng Tower in front of me from a distance.

At the same time, the people standing on the tower also raised their eyes to look out, but facing the dazzling sunset in front of them, they could not see further and could only wait patiently.

However, the almost poisonous heat emitted by the setting sun made everyone sweat like rain, especially the archers. Not long after Song Yu and Ma Xu left the city, Dai Junliang mobilized the troops in the army.

The archers climbed onto the city tower and stood guard behind the wall stacks. Once the Longxi army on the other side of the river crossed the border and took action against the people collecting water, they would respond immediately.

At this moment, these archers were carrying quivers on their backs and holding bows and arrows, standing facing the sunset. Sweat slid down their rough cheeks, eventually dripping down at their feet and forming small puddles one after another.

But no one retreated.

Shang Ruyi, who was standing aside as if she was just "watching the fun", was not much better. Her cheeks were red from the sun and sweat was dripping down.

"Young Madam,"

Just when Shang Ruyi was blinded by the golden sunlight, Yin Changyue's voice came from behind. She turned her head and saw Yin Changyue and Dai Junliang walking over together. Yin Changyue said simply to her.

He bowed and said, "Why are you here, Madam?"

"Let me take a look."

After saying that, she looked at the archers around her.

Yin Changyue thought she was scared, so he smiled and said: "My lord is worried, fearing that Xue Xian's men will attack the city, so he called the archers to the tower and set up such a huge formation."

Dai Junliang on the side said solemnly: "The military order left by the general before he fell ill is indeed the most beneficial measure for our army at present. But now there is a lack of water in the city, so we have no choice but to open the city gate and go out to get water. Xue Xian

The main force has already arrived on the west bank, and the daily consumption of food and grass will increase exponentially. He cannot wait any longer like before and will definitely take this opportunity to attack the city."

"..."

"We must be more vigilant."

Shang Ruyi nodded lightly.

The two looked at each other, but they both spoke in tacit understanding and said nothing more. Shang Ruyi only supported the wall and glanced down the tower, and then said: "I hope everything goes well today."

Shan Tong'er, who had been standing beside her, blinked and said, "Sister Ruyi, don't worry, if Xue Xian's people come, I will hammer them one by one and drive them back to the West Bank!"

The people around him couldn't help laughing when they heard what he said.

At this time, the people on the other side called Dai Junliang. He apologized and turned around to leave. Shang Ruyi watched him walk to the other side of the tower. Several people were holding gongs in their hands and seemed to be saying to him.

What was he talking about, and he explained it in a few words, and those few people didn't say a word, but withdrew with a little hesitation.

Shang Ruyi watched this scene silently, with just a blink of an eye, a drop of sweat dripped from her long eyelashes.

Feeling a little dizzy for a moment, she stood up quickly. Because she was in a hurry, she forgot to bring a handkerchief. At this time, she didn't even have anything to wipe her sweat with, but the sweat was still sliding down her cheeks. She could only be careful.

Wiping the sweat from his face with the back of his hand.

At this time, a handkerchief was handed to her.

"...!"

Shang Ruyi's heart trembled slightly. She did not immediately take the snow-white handkerchief with a delicate golden lotus embroidered on the corner. Instead, she slowly followed the white and strong hand holding the handkerchief.

looked at that person.

Yu Wenzei.

After accompanying her to the tower, he had been standing not far behind him, neither talking much nor leaving. But Shang Ruyi could always feel it - it should be said that she could feel it since last night.

You see, this person's eyes are always on him.

It's like observing something, and looking at something.

At this moment, once again facing these smiling but meaningful eyes, Shang Ruyi shook his head gently, wiped the sweat on his chin with his sleeves, and silently rejected his "kindness".

Yu Wenzhen smiled calmly and said softly: "My brothers and sisters don't seem to believe me."

"..."

Shang Ruyi was silent for a moment: "Brother, there is nothing worthy of my suspicion."

Yu Wenzhen said: "I mean, you don't believe what I said."

"..."

"I said, I will help you."

Shang Ruyi's brows frowned slightly, but Yuwen Sui didn't say anything more, but still smiled and handed the handkerchief forward again.
Chapter completed!