In the middle of the night, before the notice of relief and food distribution on the bulletin board was removed, another announcement about the Great Competition of 100 Cities had been put out in full swing, and its distribution was undoubtedly much wider, not only on the bulletin board, but also on the streets and alleys, and even on the walls of private houses at various intersections.

In one day, two ordinary blank pieces of paper have become not ordinary because of the content on them, and because of them, this New Year is not only festive and lively, but also more "warm" and enthusiastic. Although in the eyes of a small number of people, this warmth may be adulterated, but this blood cannot be denied the truth.

As the only inhabited place in the far north of the Blue Rain Continent, the North Ice Domain is further north of the deserted and snowy region; And the Ice and Snow City happens to be the northernmost city in the North Ice Domain, so it can be said that it is not only the first gateway (but also the first line of defense) to the people of the extreme north of the continent, and the entrance to the barren and snowy region.

It is precisely because of this that there are four military camps in the east, west, south and north of the Ice and Snow City, of which the three military camps in the east, west and south are mainly the locations for the defense of the ice and snow city garrison, and the north military camp is more suitable as a weekday training ground for all the garrisons of the ice and snow city because of its geographical location and harsh environment, and gradually it has evolved into the largest military camp in the ice and snow city.

Due to its proximity to the barren snowy region, the northern military camp is several times colder than the southern military camp alone, coupled with the biting cold wind, it is called the Netherworld military camp by the image of the soldiers.

"Stop! Passcode! At the south gate of the northern military camp, a pair of guards raised their hands and held Chang Ge to block the way of a man and a woman in front of them, and asked.

"Ring!" The woman at the head replied.

"Release!" After getting the correct password, the two guards retracted Changge at the same time, and stood awe-inspiring again, without saying more.

The woman nodded to the two of them and stepped into the camp gate first.

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"Be careful!"

Bang Dong –

The rolling log smashed a depression in the ground, and a man in a red shirt quickly stood up with his palms on the ground, and he helped his companion next to him and asked eagerly, "Are you alright?" ”

The companion got up and looked at the rolling log behind him in shock, and after a while, he said in fear, "Old... Lao Zhang, did I just go away in the ghost gate again? ”

The man leaned down with both hands and picked up the rolling wood that was thicker than his body, and said, "The cold wind in the northern military camp is particularly violent, and now that the ring is being built, you must not be careless, everything is safety!" ”

The companion smiled, forgetting that he had escaped death, and took the rolling wood with both hands and said habitually, "In short, our Netherworld Barracks is in danger everywhere, it is simply the soul conjuring platform of the Netherworld, and every day you live will earn a day." ”

Looking at the busy brothers on the field, the companion complained, "It's really fucking unlucky, our brothers in the rear army are tired of doing chores, the front army and the middle army don't call, but they like to call the rear army, we really have no temper!" ”

The man patted his companion's sturdy arm with his palm, and said, "The military order is like a mountain, you should say a few words." ”

"Brother Zhang, Commander Ruan and Deputy Commander Zhao are here" At this time, a shout came from a distance.

The man turned around and saw a soldier hurrying in the cold wind, and it only took a few breaths to reach him.

The three of them looked at each other, and the companion took out a bamboo tube from his arms and handed it over, "Boy, come, drink water to warm up." ”

Ahem cough cough –

The nose twitched, and the man snatched the bamboo tube close to his nostrils, sniffed it for verification, and scolded, "Are you water?" Lao He, your mother poured wine into the bamboo tube again, and told you how many times that alcohol is prohibited in the camp! ”

Lao He smiled wryly: "Don't take it as an example!" Not an example! You kid really can't do it, practice the amount of alcohol well, can a sip of wine choke you like this? ”

"Come on, you guys hurry up and help, I'll go to the gate to meet the commander." With that, the man casually threw the bamboo tube out.

"Hey, take it easy, don't giggle. Lao Zhang, don't forget to intercede with the brothers, even if you send some people! Catching the bamboo tube, Lao He shouted loudly at the man's back.

Because of the strong wind, the entire northern military camp has never had the habit of setting up bonfires outside. One is easy to extinguish or be blown down by the wind to cause a fire; Moreover, the military camp should have remained mysterious, and there was no need for irrelevant people to see it clearly. Therefore, the soldiers only lit a cluster of yellow flames in the camp tent, but Rao was like this, and the wind slapped the camp tent to make a whining noise, which was still quite frightening to look at.

Walking through the flickering barracks, the two black dots on the suddenly open road slowly enlarged, and with the faint light, the outline of its body gradually became clear, a man and a woman, it was Ruan Qianxiu and Zhao Feng.

Lao Zhang's eyes were directed, and he immediately quickened his pace and rushed over.

Stand still, straighten the crown, wait, and when the person who comes is a foot away from him, the old man stretched his arms and shouted, "In Xia Zhang Qingbai, I have seen two commanders." ”

The man who appeared in front of her made Ruan Qianxiu and the others stop, and she asked bluntly, "You are Zhang Qingbai?" The military order has been received, when will the ring be built? ”

"Back to the commander, I'm afraid it will need to be completed at noon the day after tomorrow." Zhang Qingbai replied truthfully.

"Why does it take so long, the day after tomorrow is the day of registration, I need you to finish it by tomorrow night."

Zhang Qingbai said sincerely, "Commander Ruan, the northern military camp is windy, and the wooden stakes to build the ring must be driven deep, not to mention ......"

Ruan Qianxiu interrupted Zhang Qingbai's explanation and said, "Wait! You actually built a ring out of wood, who told you to use wood?! Don't you know that Ice City wood is a scarce strategic material? It was used to repair and build siege equipment such as ladders, why didn't you report such a big event?! ”

Zhang Qingbai's face changed for a while, and he responded, "Commander Ruan, the military order from your Pegasus only says that the Houjun army will immediately prepare materials to build the ring, and there is no clear restriction on when it will be completed; As a rear army rear, I also want to complete the task you have assigned as soon as possible! ”

Ruan Qianxiu said categorically, "I now order you to immediately remove all the timber and send it back the way it came!" ”

Zhang Qingbai was indignant in his heart, and there was a little less respect in his tone, "Commander Ruan, forgive me for being straightforward, the number of rear troops in the Northern Military Camp is small, and the brothers' daily drills are already miserable. If you think we are slow, why do we have to let the brothers set up a ring in the north camp overnight, and the three camps in the east, west and south are not also available for the children, which can also speed up the primary process. ”

Ruan Qianxiu sneered, "You are promoted by the rear army, right?" This time the 'great talent' is really a waste of pillars. I don't think you're as good as a guard! In my humble opinion, it's better for you to find a root Changge to go to Yuanmen as a doorman! ”

Hearing this, Zhao Feng immediately dissuaded and said, "Commander Ruan, don't do it, although Lao Zhang has a confrontation, but he is also all for the sake of the brothers in the rear army, and the brothers are also based on him on weekdays, if you do this, it will chill the hearts of the brothers in the rear army." I think it's better to reduce it to coordination first, and wait and see what happens. ”

Ruan Qianxiu looked up at the deep night, turned around and left with a flick of her cloak, "Forget it, I won't check it tonight, I'll be upset when I see it, I'll go back to the Western Military Camp first, and come back at this hour tomorrow night!" ”

Holding Zhang Qingbai, who was about to step forward with both hands, Zhao Feng admonished, "Your unauthorized use of wood without reporting it has already caused Displeasure to Commander Ruan, why do you still spit out such stupid words." First, although the teenagers who can meet the requirements to compete for the quota of the 100 Cities Competition are not peerless wizards, they are at least the world's elites, and their hearts are inevitably a little arrogant, and some of them will even despise our soldiers. The northern barracks is the most spacious and the environment is extremely harsh, and there are a hundred rings, and when our sergeants and soldiers are dressed and solemn, this is the double impact on the vision and feeling of those teenagers, and kill their majesty. Second, you have been peaceful for too long, the ice and snow city is surrounded by dogs and wolves, and the enemy is attacked on three sides, the east, west and south three gates are the top priority for defense, and its garrison has to keep an eye on the wind and grass outside the city gate at all times. In the event of an enemy attack, have you thought about the consequences?! Don't question your Ruler at any time! ”

Zhang Qingbai said in embarrassment, "There are a hundred rings, and the wood cannot be used, even if the brothers are not sleeping, it will be very difficult to complete the construction in one day." ”

Zhao Feng smiled dumbly, he confidently sent a strategy, "Lao Zhang, it is true that the wood in our military camp is a scarce strategic material, but the weather is cold, and the ice cubes in the environment where the water drips into ice are inexhaustible, you use the shield as a wall to surround a circle, fill it with ice cubes in the circle, and inject water into the gaps in between, I guarantee you that a hundred rings will fall from the sky tomorrow." Then you will take off your shield, sprinkle it with gravel, and spread your felt cloth, and you will be ready to make your hand by to-morrow. ”

Zhang Qingbai was woken up a little, his eyes suddenly lit up, and the soldier's resolute attitude towards doing things was fully revealed, "Yes, why didn't I think of such a clever plan." Commander Zhao, thank you, without further ado, I'll go back to arrange it right away. ”

Zhao Feng grabbed Zhang Qingbai's wrist and said apologetically, "Lao Zhang, I hope you don't mention your debasement to the Houjun brothers for the time being, because with your character, there will inevitably be brothers who will fight for you." When the selection of the 100 Cities Contest is over, you and your brothers have made great contributions, and I will definitely be able to help you reinstate your official duties and win some benefits for your brothers. ”

Zhang Qingbai nodded, put aside his wrist and hugged his fists and said, "Commander Zhao, I only hope that you will help the brothers ask for more benefits, as for me, you also know that I am nostalgic for the military camp and do not have much covetousness for official positions." But I still want to thank you for interceding on my behalf. ”

Zhao Feng turned his back and said, "Just tell the truth." Lao Zhang, it will take time to dismantle the wood, so I won't bother, you stay and say goodbye! ”

"Commander Zhao, go slowly!"

……

Ice City West Barracks.

Compared with the northern barracks, the cold wind in the western barracks has reduced the momentum of the raging barracks, so the barracks here are much quieter, and although the light in the tent is also dim, it is better than stable. The only light source in a steady light is particularly bright, and it would not be surprising if its location was the main tent of the Chinese army, but it was not.

At this time, Ruan Qianxiu had taken off her armor, standing alone in the tent, her side two white candles jumped on the altar and lit the flames, under the light of the candlelight, a hanging portrait came into view, the man on the portrait was wearing a tiger helmet and wearing gold armor, his sharp eyes were full of decisiveness, the bridge of his nose was erect, and his tightly pursed lips were surrounded by a fine Chinese character beard. The reins of the horse in the left hand, the spear in the right hand are proudly pointed, the red horse under the crotch raises its head and hoof, the gray feathers are flying, the red tassels are dancing, the masculinity and perseverance of the son, and the heroism of the general is vividly displayed in this painting.

Running his fingertips across the face on the portrait, Ruan Qianxiu muttered, "You always say that the barracks are not a place for women. The little woman picks up flowers and embroiders birds, and the big husband protects the family and the people. Therefore, you never take me to the barracks, I am different from you, I am much more selfish than you, I find a painter, I take you wherever I am, I take you with me when I fight, I take you with me when I camp, I take you with me when I camp...... I'm living the last thing you want to see now, why don't you stop me, even if it's in a dream! ”

The pale palm took out an object from the corset, pressed it close to his cheek to feel its temperature, looking for the smell that had long since disappeared, "Remember this cold blood armband, you once said that it is something more important than your life, I begged you for a long time before you were willing to give it to me, and after giving it to me, you bowed your head and whispered three sentences and forty-five words to me in my ear, and you said, 'The most precious thing is given to the most precious person.' The Cold Blood Armband protects the people of Ice and Snow City. And I just want to protect you alone, having lost the Cold Blood Armble. ’”

"At that time, I was thinking about you such an iron-clad man, you must have made a lot of determination to make you say such a fleshy thing, but unfortunately you can't even say sweet words, how can anyone call your beloved precious, that can refer to items, and now your two most precious 'items' are in front of you, where are you?! I got the cold blood armband, and I took your unfinished responsibility, can you rest assured, can you rest assured? If you have a spirit in heaven, if you keep your promise, will your three souls and seven spirits give up reincarnation to protect me every moment? ”