There was nothing to do all night, but the clanging of the horseshoe hill did not stop all night.

Early in the morning, Nangong Sima called the real old wolf, Gilliam, Edward, Li Sanbang, and the two captains who were responsible for the development of the stronghold on the edge of the Great Forest.

Everyone arrived at Nangong Sima's tent.

Nangong Sima said: "There is an endless grassland here, and there is nothing to obstruct, so if we want to gain a foothold here, we must build a city as soon as possible." And there is no material here. ”

"Therefore, we need to make adobe and use it to build a wall, and the adobe is mixed with stones, which are combined with fine clay to make something of a fixed size. The adobe was then filled with iron bars to create a large iron frame 10 meters long and 4 meters wide and high. ”

"Using the principle of levers, these large iron frames are put together, one by one, and the powder of grass ash and fine stones is poured on top, and then poured with muddy rice boiled water."

"To achieve this, we need to build another stronghold on the edge of the big forest, then open a kiln, fire the formwork, transport the iron bars from the village, assemble them, and transport them here to wait for the burnt adobe to be transported and filled."

"There are two prerequisites for all, one is that we are not attacked by the enemy, attacked, or politically targeted. Another internal factor is that our roads need to be repaired and that we have enough manpower and material resources to carry out this work. ”

"What do you think?"

As soon as Nangong Sima finished speaking, everyone understood the difficulty of this matter.

The real old wolf said: "Give me 500 cavalry, and I will train them in a week, and at that time, at least I can ensure the safety of this place from the edge of the big forest, and if I am attacked, I can also cover the retreat." Others, it takes time. ”

Gilliam said: "On the edge, I will go back and arrange the construction of the base as soon as possible, so that there will be a shortage of manpower, and I am afraid that the road construction will not be carried out at the same time." ”

The other two captains said they were willing to listen to Gilliam's arrangement, thinking that he was on the right track and had nothing to add.

Nangong Sima saw that no one spoke, and said: "When I first came here, I will definitely be a little unaccustomed, I hope everyone can overcome it, after all, after changing the environment, I will stay here for a long time, I hope everyone will unite and strive to gain a firm foothold, I thank you in advance!" ”

Nangong Sima bowed, and said: "According to the assignment just now, everyone performs their duties, if there is any problem that cannot be solved, inform me immediately." I'll take care of the rest. ”

"Yes, sir!"

Seeing that there were no more objections, Nangong Sima said: "Since there are no more opinions, then, since breakfast, you will start to get busy!" ”

As soon as the sun came out of the horizon, it rose for a long time, and the temperature suddenly rose.

The soldiers are being assembled, 500 elite soldiers, 500 of the best horses, 500 of the best armor. That's what it all started with.

Edward, Li Sanbang and the two of them were fully armed, carrying bows and arrows on their backs, carrying spears and long knives, standing next to their mounts, standing quietly.

Behind them were 500 brothers. A new brother of his own, a brother who will rely on each other in the future.

The real old wolf, fully armed, slowly walked over and stood still in front of them.

"There are countless ferocious animals among them, but none of them are ferocious and domineering than tigers and wolves. Group attack or heads-up, each of them grinning and vowing not to give up. We have to learn from the tiger and wolf, kill the enemy, bite to death! From today onwards, I will become a pack of tigers and wolves with you. Launched! ”

Swish!

Everyone turned over and stepped onto their horses.

The morning breeze gusted, the fierce horse Xiao Xiao, for a while, proud, solemn, excited, across everyone's heart.

"Let's go!" The real old wolf shouted, and the lead rode out.

Edward and Li Sanbang followed closely, and 500 cavalrymen rushed out in a neat formation.

Nangong Sima took the two captains and turned around to the belly of Horseshoe Mountain to see the excavation.

Twelve caves have been excavated in the interior of Horseshoe Mountain, and are being extended into it, and these twelve caves are used for military stationing or soldiering quarters.

The captains suggested turning this place into a headquarters, with a mountain on the back and a hinterland in front, which the enemy could not easily enter.

But what Nangong Sima meant was that the defense of Horseshoe Mountain was very important, and if the soldiers lived far away, it would be difficult to arrive in time in case of emergency, so it was better to be stationed here on the spot, and then build escalators and mountain roads to facilitate support up and down.

Four wagons are parked at the entrance of the cave, loading them with debris collected during mining to be transported to the border of the Great Forest for the construction of adobe.

The slope has been mined to facilitate the construction on the top of the Horseshoe Mountain.

Nangong Sima led the two captains up the steps and came to the top of Horseshoe Mountain.

The sun is shining and the vision is exceptionally clear. As far as the eye can see, there seems to be a hill on the left and on the right.

Nangong Sima asked: "Have you investigated those small hills?" What is the situation? ”

One of the captains said: "The mobile sentinels go to reconnoiter every day, and it is a bare mountain pack, about 100 meters high, covering a small area, and there is nothing in the barren grass. ”

Nangong Sima nodded and said, "Let's take a look when we have time, that place should be usable." ”

The top of the horseshoe hill has been leveled for days and nights, and now it has become a flat ground, and the grooves are being excavated to prepare for the accumulation of wall stacks, which is a technical work, and if it is not added well, it may all collapse.

The captain said, "My lord, the craftsman of this wall is hired by us with a lot of money, and he has strengthened the walls of many cities, and even carried out operations in battle, so he is very experienced. ”

"Well, then, remember to connect with the walls that stretch out on both sides, and don't make it as ugly and impractical as a pigeon that has broken its wings and picks it up."

"Yes, sir!"

Seeing that everything was under control, Nangong Sima was a lot more relieved, went down to Horseshoe Mountain, and saw that the plots planned on both sides of the mountain were originally used to build the city wall, and now they have to wait for the adobe and iron frame of the city wall to be poured. So the foundation is being leveled.

Summoning the chief, Nangong Sima rode up and ran towards the edge of the big forest with the two captains.

When he reached the edge of the great forest, Nangong Sima saw that the proposed stronghold had been built, and the simple fence wall had divided the area here.

On the left is the barracks, in the middle is the office area, and on the right is the cave that has been built, and the soil is being fired.

Seeing Nangong Sima coming, Gilliam came over and said, "My lord, the template has been determined, the first batch of adobe is being fired, about 10 minutes a fetus, a total of 6 caves, if they are operated together, they can produce about 17,280 pieces of adobe a day." ”

Seeing that his face was covered with dirt, Nangong Sima was very moved by his dedication and asked, "How much adobe can a cave produce in 10 minutes?" ”

"One child in 10 minutes, 120 pieces per child, 720 pieces in one hour. 17,280 pieces a day, but the damage can be around 50 to 100 pieces. We're looking for ways to lower it. ”

"Good work!" Nangong Sima patted him on the shoulder and said, "I should have put you on the battlefield, but now that there is a shortage of manpower, only you can lead the overall situation here, so I can only work hard for you." ”

"It's okay, my lord, as long as you can follow you and have something to do, hehe!" Gilliam laughed.

Nangong Sima asked, "Is the supply safe?" ”

Gilliam took Nangong Sima to a place not far away to show him, there was a big bulge on the ground, like a honeycomb that had always been extra-large. He said: "This is the granary we designed, and it is not afraid of fire on the outside, and it cannot be broken by a sword." There's a compartment underneath, and that's where it's stored, but it's dry and guarded against getting damp with supplies. ”

"What a cleverness, with such a good soldier, why don't we worry about not winning the battle!" Nangong Sima sighed. Ask: "Do you have enough people here?" ”

Gilliam said: "It's very tense at the moment, but I also understand that people are being hired everywhere, so we try to arrange three shifts, everyone is nervous, eating, resting, working, and you can also turn around." ”

Nodding, Nangong Sima said: "Work hard for you first, when our road is completed, supplies will be continuously transported, and at that time, the people who build the road will come to help, and your burden will be much lighter." ”

"Yes, my lord, then we will be stronger!"

A soldier ran over and saluted, "My lord, the emissary of the Eagle Clan has arrived!" ”

Nangong Sima was stunned for a moment, it seemed that they were running quite fast, turned around and smiled: "Take me to meet them." ”

As the soldiers came to the side of the Horseshoe Mountain camp, Nangong Sima saw Coppola with a group of flying eagle warriors standing by from a distance.

Nangong Sima greeted him and said with a smile: "I don't know if the distinguished guests are coming, I am not far away, come here, please come inside!" ”

"Hehe, if you still don't go in, let's talk here, and we'll rush back after the deal is completed."

Nangong Sima said: "It's okay, I don't know what you are going to do this time?" ”

Coppola said, "I have brought 500 fine horses and I want to exchange them for 500 farm tools and 200 armor for you. ”

"It's a bit high." Nangong Sima said: "Since you and I are willing to do business, then there is room for negotiation." You see, if I don't want your horse, I'll be hurt and angry, but if I buy it for the price you pay, people will laugh at me. When you did business with the Pocket Cave Clan, would you have paid such a high price? I thought we'd be friends now. ”

"Of course it's a friend, a friend with a deep friendship!" Coppola hurriedly said, "But we are really high-class military horses, I don't believe you can find someone who knows horses to verify it!" ”

"Every soldier here understands horses, and every soldier is a good warrior."

Coppola smiled: "Since we are friends, then if you have any suggestions, you can feel free to mention them!" ”

Nangong Sima said with a smile: "We have all 500 horses, only 300 pairs of farm tools, and 100 pairs of equipment, but we can take another 100 pairs of equipment in exchange for 300 sheep." What do you think? ”

Coppola laughed: "It's still you guys who do business." Deal! ”