Chapter 76: The Guardians of the Great Wall
Two months later, the majestic Dongfeng altars that towered over the Great Wall were finally completed. The defense capability of the Great Wall Guards can be said to have been improved by leaps and bounds compared to the beginning.
Almost every warrior on the Great Wall has heard of the bravery of the Dongfeng Altar in front of him, which once defeated Cao Cao's 300,000 troops in the Battle of Chibi, and is also famous for this.
Even so, after all, no one has witnessed its actual combat on the battlefield, and the soldiers are happy, but they can't help but also have a trace of worry, but since the completion of the altar, Lord Gao Changgong has been enjoying himself with wine after inspecting it every day.
On the other hand, after a period of increasing production and active training, more than 2,000 pairs of flying wings can be lifted into the air in the first time, which also greatly increases the confidence of the fighters to fight against the demons.
Wrapped in silver armor, stepping on a white horse, the captain of the Great Wall patrol with a red cloak behind him hunting in the wind, Mulan, marched side by side with the deputy captain on the Great Wall.
Su Lie saw Hua Mulan, whose eyebrows were slightly wrinkled, with a lonely Xiao Chu expression, and suddenly quipped: "What's wrong with our Captain Hua, is this because he is tired from patrolling, or was he too melancholy last night?" ”
Hua Mulan glanced at Su Lie with a light glance, and did not answer, but just stepped lightly on the horse with her feet, and the white horse ran forward a few steps in a playful manner.
Su Lie almost roared out loud, urged the dark horse to catch up with Mulan, and then quipped, "The sentinel who was sent to the Land of Warriors to inquire about Kai's message has arrived." ”
As soon as Hua Mulan heard this, she turned her eyes and stared at Su Lie with a puzzled gaze.
Su Lie and Hua Mulan have been comrades-in-arms for ten years, and they can be said to know her temperament quite well. Her simple stare at the action represents that she is extremely interested.
Su Lie looked around with the polar eyepiece invented by Lu Ban, and said in a lazy tone: "The letter said that after Kai drank some kind of magical potion, he had recovered his memories of the past, and he already knew who he was, what his name, what status, and even all kinds of past experiences, he still remembered it vividly. Not only did he recognize his sister and other members of the family, but he also cleared the suspicion of murder in the past. However, as for whether he will return to the Great Wall to report on his duties, or stay in the family to take over the position of new patriarch......" At this point, Su Lie deliberately paused for a moment.
Hua Mulan tilted her ears sideways, listening fascinated, and suddenly found that Su Lie said the key point, but stopped abruptly, turned her face and stared at Su Lie with a sharp gaze again.
Su Lie pretended to be aggrieved and jokingly said: "It's not that I didn't mean not to say it, I made fun of you, but I really didn't mention it in the letter." However, from what I know about Kai, he will definitely come back after the family's important affairs. ”
Mulan's cold face still did not show the slightest relief, or a look of joy, even if it was just a flash.
In order to hide her shyness as a woman, Hua Mulan deliberately quibbled: "Captain Su, Kai and I are just ordinary comrades-in-arms and good friends, don't make fun of me, if you do this again, be careful that I go to your house to complain to my sister-in-law, saying that you deliberately bullied me." ”
Only in front of Su Lie, Hua Mulan will reveal the girl's side a little, after all, they have known each other for a long time, and Su Lie has always treated her as a sister in her life.
Even in front of Kai, Mulan rarely shows a gentle and considerate side, at most it is normal to ask for warmth.
Su Lie was defeated, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, I was wrong, isn't it okay if the eldest brother doesn't say it, if you report to your sister-in-law again, there must be no wine money this month!" ”
"Actually, just now I was thinking about the demon infestation three months ago, although we now have the Dongfeng Altar and the Flying Wings, and we have a lot of confidence. But I'm still worried that these are far from enough, the intelligence of the demons is constantly evolving, and the weapons on the battlefield are endless, if we don't go north to annihilate them in one fell swoop, and let them develop like this, our Great Wall will definitely be swallowed up by them one day. ”
Su Lie put up the laughing expression just now, and said: "Having said that, but since the empress sat in the Tang Dynasty, the national strength has been declining, and many surrounding vassal states have continued to jump out of the control of the Tang Dynasty, and the tribute has also decreased year by year. If you want to go north, it is really difficult to take the demon race by surprise and wipe out the demons. This matter can only be put on the agenda after I have a recuperation in Datang. ”
Hua Mulan said: "Captain Su doesn't know 'four or two thousand pounds', as long as we use our troops properly and attack them unprepared, we may not be able to win a big victory." ”
Su Lie questioned: "But you don't know much about the Far North, how to take it by surprise and attack it unprepared. ”
Mulan: "So, I want to take a few people to the Far North to investigate and find out the specific situation of the demons, which is much better than our passive defense here forever." ”
Su Lie touched the black horse's supple mane, sighed and sighed: "You young people are still brave and resourceful, and you really don't dare to think about it at our age!" ”
Mulan: "Big brother, you're only ten years older than me!" ”
Su Lie said: "If you really make up your mind to do this, I will help you go to Lord Gao Changgong to ask for instructions first." ”
Hua Mulan said: "How many times have you blocked the anger of Lord Gao for me, let me do it myself this time." After all, I am the captain, and I should be the first to do it. ”
The corners of Su Lie's mouth rose slightly, and after half of his front teeth were knocked out by a purple demon, his smile always gave people a cute sense of joy. Smiled: "Okay, since you say so, then I won't be reluctant." ”
The evening breeze rolls the bead curtain, and the lotus leaf dances in the clear shadow, in this elegant and comfortable courtyard.
Baili, who was full of drunkenness, kept the promise, took the wine bottle, and toasted Sun Bin and Lu Ban for the twelfth time.
Baili Xuance, who was not strong enough to drink, had already fallen asleep on the table.
Baili kept the promise: "Without your great help, our Great Wall would not have the earth-shaking changes it has today. On behalf of the soldiers and civilians of the Great Wall, as well as our two brothers, I would like to express my gratitude to you once again. After finishing speaking, Baili Shouyu raised his head and drank the wine in the cup.
Sun Bin and Lu Ban waited for tea and wine in response.
Baili Shouyue's mouth began to smutter: "Brother Sun, Brother Lu, it's better to stay on the Great Wall for a while longer, I will let Xuan Ce take you to take a good look at the summer forest of the eight hundred slopes, it is not only beautiful, it is simply picturesque." ”
Sun Bin said: "My two brothers, I have been bothering here for a long time, I have never greeted the health of the family teacher, I am really worried, I will leave for home tomorrow, and by the way, I will also tell them about the situation here, so that they can feel at ease." ”