The temperature is getting hotter day by day.
The scorching sun shines on the earth, and cracks like tortoise shells gradually appear on the soil, like a mouth struggling to open and close. The originally lush plants cannot withstand the high temperature, and the tips of their leaves begin to turn yellow and droop their heads.
The land is filled with heat and dryness.
The water level in the moat surrounding the city was dropping at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The same is true for the well water in the fort. It is no longer enough to supply everyone. Even though several new wells have been dug, the people still have to queue for half a day every day to barely get a bucket of water.
But everyone still has to work to earn food, so how can we waste all our time fetching water?
Some residents who bought wooden basins and barrels carried the barrels to nearby villages to fetch water.
Now the entire Ling County is full of traces of human activities. People from the fort are walking around everywhere, some are looking for unpolluted fertile fields, and some are searching for usable supplies in the ruined villages.
The troops traveling between Wubao, Lingxian and Shilin Village can be seen everywhere, so there is no need to worry about their safety.
After investigation, it was found that the well water in Ling County was not polluted, but the groundwater was connected. To be cautious, Mingjingtang first asked people to fetch water to feed the livestock as a trial, and it could not be provided to residents for the time being.
Some people who were late due to other matters only went in groups of three or four to fetch water from farther places.
As for the reservoir on the mountain, that is life-saving water and should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Wei Xiyin was depressed the entire night after talking with her grandfather.
When he went to the main courtyard to pay his respects the next day, there was no trace of abnormality on his face.
My grandfather was right. We should not be impatient when doing things, because the more impatient we are, the more likely it is that something will go wrong.
The ruler must have an indomitable will and a strong heart in order to pacify Yizhou, find his family, and lead his people to a good life.
She is not alone, she has the entire family and so many people behind her.
Wait until breakfast is over.
Wei Wenkang waved goodbye to his family and went out to go to school.
There is now an ice basin in the classroom, so the children don’t feel uncomfortable staying in it for half a day and can concentrate on listening to Principal Qu’s teaching.
After sending the child away.
Ningshuang handed a small curling stone to the girl.
The curling pot looks smaller than the hot water bottle used in winter. It is made of iron and filled with crushed ice. It is wrapped with a layer of linen and can be held directly in your arms.
This is a small item for cooling down that I ordered the blacksmith shop to make yesterday. You can carry it with you.
Wei Ting had been staying in the county town, so he didn't know what the situation was like. Wei Xiyin hadn't had time to ask about the progress of weapon modification and bamboo helmets.
The main thing is that this matter cannot be rushed.
If she went to ask in person, Aunt Qi and the people in the blacksmith shop would think she was pushing them in disguise, which would cause trouble and unnecessary pressure for others. Once the product was finished, someone would naturally come to inform her.
Wei Xiyin put on a sun hat and prepared to go out with the curling stone in her arms.
The two gentlemen stayed in Shilin Village and never returned, which was a waste of the large ice cubes she brought to the research institute.
She had already given the recipe for refining raw materials to Qu Qi. Logically, there was no need for Chu Yu to go there and stay there for so long.
What difficulties did you encounter?
Wei Xiyin sighed and called his men over, ready to let the guards lead the way to go to Shilin Village first to check the situation.
She walked towards the wall gate with a dozen guards.
Before anyone could get out of the wall.
Suddenly.
The sentry standing on the lookout above struck the gong without warning.
The crisp sound of "bang bang bang bang" rang out four times in a row, instantly triggering a series of chain reactions. The four sentries on the lookout tower on this side all picked up the gong hammers without hesitation and hit the gong hard.
The people outside heard the four gong sounds and reacted almost in the blink of an eye. They turned around and ran towards the gate of the wall in panic. In their panic, they didn't even bother to pick up things that fell on the ground.
Previously, due to the noisy construction inside the wall, the sentries sometimes shouted but the people below could not hear them at all.
Mingjingtang had equipped each lookout with a gong. In an emergency, the gong could be struck directly to avoid accidental triggering. Everyone had been informed long ago that three gongs meant a monster was approaching, and four gongs...
"It's an enemy attack! Come in quickly!!!" The people who had already run to the gate waved anxiously to the people in the distance.
The residents downstairs were in a panic, and the people outside who were far away were running towards the gate in a panic.
Countless guards heard the noise and rushed out of the camp with weapons in hand.
Wei Xiyin's face changed slightly, and she immediately ran towards the nearest lookout tower. Seeing this, her followers hurriedly followed.
Someone was changing guard on the lookout tower. The sentry hurried down and saw the girl leading the group. He hurriedly reported: "My lady, a suspicious army has been spotted in the east, and they are heading towards the fort!"
Wei Xiyin remained calm and climbed the stone steps beside the wall. As she walked, she asked, "How many people are there?"
"My dear lady, there are about three to four thousand people, holding flags. It's hard to see clearly from so far away..."
The sun was shining brightly outside, and the sentry had to squint slightly to see what was happening in the distance. Besides, he was illiterate, so he probably wouldn't know what was written on the military flag even if he saw it.
Chang Ying had already arrived and was standing below waiting for orders.
Wei Xiyin immediately made arrangements, "Notify everyone to retract the fort's drawbridge. Quickly deploy archers, crossbow carts, and fire chariots to prepare to meet the enemy!"
While giving orders, she had already climbed up to the lookout tower.
The fiery red flag fluttering in the distance slowly unfolded as the flag bearer walked.
Getting closer...
Chang Ying clasped his fists and accepted the order, "Yes!"
He was just about to run down to make arrangements when he heard the girl's voice coming from the platform again.
"No need..." Wei Xiyin muttered as she stared blankly at the distant army.
Chang Ying was stunned.
I don't understand what happened.
Girl, what does this mean?
Wei Xiyin stared at the approaching army without blinking, emotions surging in her eyes and her chest began to heave violently. She waved to Chang Ying below, signaling him to come up.
Chang Ying didn't dare to delay and immediately jumped onto the stone stairs and stepped onto the observation deck.
He followed the girl's gaze and paused for a moment before trembling with excitement. "It's the Wei family army! The third master has returned!"
Chang Ying was so excited that he shouted very loudly.
Wei Mingze and others who rushed over after receiving the news were all petrified on the spot as if they were cast under a spell.
Fearing that he was hallucinating, Wei Mingze asked anxiously in disbelief, "Who is it! Who is back?"
Chang Ying repeated, "It's the Third Master..."
Before he could finish his words, several uncles had already reopened the gate and rushed out.
The increasingly close distance was enough for everyone to see clearly the fiery red military flag fluttering in the wind. On the flag, the vigorous and penetrating strokes, like a flying dragon, were the word "Wei" engraved in the hearts of every member of the Wei family!
At this time, the uncles and aunts completely ignored etiquette and ran out to greet the guests.
Wei Mingze fell behind, his voice changing with excitement, "Hurry up and inform the clan leader and the three elders!"
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