The wind was gusting, and the lead cloud was low.
A grand sacrificial ceremony was taking place in the Turkic camp, tens of thousands of people chanted hymns in unison, and the huge sacrificial sounds drifted along the north wind, and even in Shuofang City, they could be heard clearly.
Zhao Wudi walked up the ladder to the top of the city, only to see the soldiers of the border army holding horse lances and strong bows, scattered over the entire city wall.
After a night of hard work by thousands of soldiers, the outside of the city wall of Shuofang City was covered with a thick layer of ice armor, and even the breastwork became crystalline, shining brightly, like a pile of crystals.
The damaged wooden house, also known as the Fort of Gangrou as Wei Wenchang, has been restored by craftsmen and parts of it have been improved and reinforced.
As for the destroyed eight-ox crossbow, there is enough spare in the warehouse, just replace it, and then drag the damaged ones back to the craftsman's camp to see if some of the intact parts can be removed.
Although the Turks did not attack the city, the defenders still did not dare to be careless, everything was arranged according to the siege battle, and the enemy could be attacked at any time.
However, it is not good for people to be tense all the time, and it is easy for people to collapse when they are nervous for a long time.
Since the Turks did not attack the city, there was no need to face the enemy, and the soldiers took their weapons and stayed in their respective positions, chatting without a word.
At least the soldiers of the Shuofang border army have been away from home for two years, and some have been away from home for more than seven or eight years, and even a few have found a daughter-in-law among the aborigines of Shuofang City, and have not returned since they left home.
No matter how old or young, each has their own concerns and longings for their distant hometowns.
Seven or eight years is enough to change a lot, and the babies who were still swaddling when they left home are now fishing and catching shrimp everywhere, and the children with hanging buns have married wives and had children And some people will not be able to see each other eventually, and then return to their hometowns, it is likely that things are right and wrong, yin and yang are separated, and they can only go to the grave to burn a few pieces of paper money and sprinkle a glass of sake during the Qingming Festival.
Zhao Wushu walked on the city wall, and no one saluted him, because although he was a brigade commander, he was an empty brigade commander, and there was not a single soldier under his hands.
However, it was good that the Turks did not attack the city, and finally ushered in an easy day, which was also good for restoring the morale of the border army.
"Zhao Lvshuai" Suddenly, someone shouted, and Zhao Wushu saw that he unconsciously walked to the pier where he fought yesterday, and it was the young Ba Niu crossbowman who shouted.
At this time, there was no Turkic siege, but this idle guy was vigorously showing off, directing several other pawns to move the eight-bull crossbow around, aiming at the imaginary enemy.
It was a face that was red because of excitement, and his dark skin couldn't hide that immaturity, looking at Zhao Wudi's eyes shining, I don't know why he was so happy Yesterday we fought side by side, which can be regarded as an acquaintance, and we have a friendship with each other.
Zhao Wudi first arrived in Datang, and his predecessor was just a young pawn, and there were not many people he was in contact with and familiar with, such as Zhang Benlei, Li Ergou, etc., almost all of whom had died under the iron hooves of the Turks, and it was difficult to see each other again.
This simple pawn can be regarded as an acquaintance of his, but he didn't dare to look down on it, so he asked with a smile: "You are familiar with everything" "Back to Lvshuai Zhao's words, the small one has mastered the method of operation and is further stabilizing."
The pawn held his head high, his back straight, full of energy, almost roaring, full of confidence.
"We didn't eat early in the morning, so we came to toss the eight-ox crossbow," shouted an elderly soldier.
"Oh fire chief" Zhao Wushu said strangely, the Tang Army has ten people in one fire, although it is the smallest formation, but look at the several bearded old guys standing here, this fire chief is too young As for the fact that he himself had a bare chin and did not grow a beard, he automatically ignored it.
I, Zhao Wuving, came to Datang with the spirit of luck, and I have the merit of detecting the enemy's situation, and I have contributed a sharp weapon like Gangrou Fort, as well as the precision strike method of the Eight Bull Crossbow, but I just got a brigade commander and a short name. is a mere pawn, how can he dare to be compared with him "Hehe, Zhao Lvshuai, this is still the light of your old man, and the little one was resigned to the fire overnight yesterday.
Zhao Lushuai, after the Turks are beaten away, the little one invites your old man to eat and drink. ” The young fire chief explained happily with a big grin, and thanked him vigorously.
Zhao Wudi sighed: I see, I was busy for most of the night last night, creating a group of fire chiefs It's not bad, but he is also a child who knows how to repay his kindness, and he also knows how to invite Lao Tzu to eat and drink.
"Hahaha, do a good job, I'm waiting for you to ask for wine" Zhao Wudi laughed and patted the young Huochang on the shoulder.
Since you have nothing to do and you meet an acquaintance, you have to talk.
After this chat, I learned that the young fire chief turned out to be his fellow villager, named Zhou Hao, the eldest in the family, and two younger brothers and four younger sisters, so big family.
The home of the two of them is in the east of Yangzhou City, Zhou Hao's home is nearly twenty miles away from Yangzhou City than Zhao Wudi's home, and the daughter river in front of the door flows to Luoyue Lake in front of Zhao Wudi's door, which can be regarded as fate.
Chatting and chatting, Zhao Wuving's eyes were fixed on the dead horse on the ramp of the siege vehicle, and the dead horse was frozen hard, which made him quite thoughtful.
It's all meat, and it's all back, it's enough for the big guy to eat it all the time.
Now this year is in short supply of meat, only the rich and noble can enjoy it, for the small people of Shengdou, you can eat meat once a year, that is the New Year.
However, it is wartime now, and without the order of the general, no one dares to go out without authorization, and Wei Wenchang's military law is not a joke.
Although the meat is delicious, it is just for a bite of meat, and it is not worth violating military law.
This is a difficult thing for others, but it is nothing to Zhao Wuving, you must know that he is just a brigade commander who does not command the army, and he has never reported to Yangzhou Zhichong Mansion, and the general has not arranged a position for him, he is purely a big idler.
He patted Zhou Hao on the shoulder again and encouraged him to work hard and strive to be promoted to a brigade commander to glorify his ancestors.
Then, with Zhou Hao's excited and trembling thanks, he slipped away and walked into the Gangrou Fort a few feet away.
"I've seen Lvshuai Zhao" "I've seen Lvshuai Zhao" As soon as Zhao Wushu entered Gangrou Fort, the soldiers inside greeted him one after another, as if they were confused for a while, and secretly slandered: When did Lao Tzu become so famous When he asked next, Zhao Wushu suddenly realized, it didn't mean that he had become a big celebrity in Shuofang City, the reason why people knew him was because of Zhou Hao's big mouth.
Zhou Hao's pier platform is next to this rigid and soft fort, and Zhao Wushu made a big show next to others yesterday, plus Zhou Hao's show off early this morning, can you still not know who Zhao Wushu is "Zhao Lvshuai, if there is anything you need our help with, you can just command" The one who spoke was also the fire chief, known as Lao Hai, and his age was estimated to be in his thirties, and he was a bold person at first glance.
"I'm going to cut two horses' legs."
Zhao Wudi pointed to the dead horse on the ramp and said a little embarrassed.
"Ahh :