"Please, elder brother, give us brothers a task. Even though we're missing a finger, we're never slow when it comes to getting things done!"
Seeing that the two of them still possessed a certain imposing presence, Lu Tu thought they were a good match to replace Liu Yang and his brother in supervising the construction at Niu Mang Mountain.
"Then you two come with me to supervise the construction of the fortifications."
Lu Tu had Huo Ting bring three horses, and they soon arrived at the construction site. Along the way, they encountered many villagers walking towards the site in groups.
Along the way, people greeted Lü Tu with bows and salutations: "Look, the gang leader is here! Truly a hero among young men, so valiant and extraordinary!"
"That's right, I dreamt about our commander last night, leading us north to launch a blitzkrieg against the Wuhuan! We utterly routed the arrogant Wuhuan cavalry, leaving them in a complete rout!"
"You know what, I think our leader might actually have that ability. Otherwise, how could he have killed eight Wuhuan soldiers all by himself?"
Sun Meng and his companion observed the behavior of the villagers along the way. Lü Tu was no ordinary person; he could unite the people of the two villages so well!
They looked at each other, both delighted with the decision they had made.
Upon arriving at the construction site, they found that Nie Yun had arrived early and was explaining the details of the construction to several villagers. Lü Tu came up behind him and listened.
"I think the platoon leader means that we should kill the Wuhuan soldiers in these trenches we've dug. So the current depth is not enough. It would be best to dig another five feet and insert some sharp wooden stakes. When the Wuhuan cavalry fall in, they will be crippled if they don't die!"
"Chief!" The villagers recognized Lü Tu and bowed.
Nie Yun turned around and saw Lü Tu looking at him with a smile. Feeling a little flustered, he quickly explained, "Boss! I was just talking nonsense."
Lu Tu patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him, "You're right! It coincides with my thoughts. Let's do as you say."
"Really?" Nie Yun had never heard anyone encourage him before, and being a young man at heart, he was even more excited than he could be.
Lu Tu nodded. He also felt that Nie Yun was quite talented in these areas and needed more guidance.
He pointed to the trench and asked, "But look, after this trench is dug, what if some of the Wuhuan people are lucky enough not to die in the trap and escape to tell the other Wuhuan people about it?"
A hint of hatred flashed in Nie Yun's eyes: "Then I'll whittle the wooden stakes into thin strips and fill the bottom of this trench. I don't believe they can cross here without falling in! Anyone who falls into the trench won't get out unscathed!"
"Even if they have chainmail protection, it's impossible for them to be completely covered. They'll still get injured by these spikes. And their warhorses are definitely unusable. If they drag their wounded bodies back to escape, we don't even need to chase them; the hungry wolves of the wilderness would be enough to kill them!"
Upon hearing this, Lü Tu burst into laughter: "Good lad, you really are a genius!"
Nie Yun exclaimed in surprise, "Boss, don't you think my method is too ruthless?"
"Ruthless? We've always been mortal enemies, what's so ruthless about that? Did those Wuhuan people ever think of ruthlessness when they slaughtered our village and killed innocent people? Since they did it, we'll do it even more ruthlessly! I wish I could dig this trap right up to their royal court!"
These words were spoken with unrestrained arrogance, but coming from Lü Tu, they didn't seem like boasting to the people present, since they had witnessed Lü Tu's abilities firsthand.
The crowd was completely impressed by the courage and domineering aura displayed by Lü Tu in just a few simple words. They even began to fantasize about one day being able to truly step into the northern border and strike a heavy blow against the Wuhuan!
Every single person present had a blood feud with Karasuma.
Although they were usually timid and cowardly, that was because that was the nature of the border troops. When they saw the Wuhuan coming, they could only run away, let alone these unarmed civilians. No one wanted to lose their life for no reason.
But how many men on the land of China are truly cowards? Everyone is born of a father and mother, so why should they be hunted like two-legged sheep by you Wuhuan people?
Even Lu Tu himself didn't realize that his words had subtly planted a seed of revenge in the hearts of the pale-faced farmers present, awakening the fighting spirit within them.
Lu Tu continued, pointing to a spot not far away, "Build two thatched huts about a mile away, and send people to guard them in shifts. Notify us immediately, and all the men from both villages will come at us. I'll bite them with my teeth and kill them!"
"Yes! Fuck those Karasuma people!"
In an instant, the crowd was filled with fervor. The passion of the hundreds of villagers present was completely ignited. With their eyes red, they raised their hoes and shouted, "Let's do it!"
Even the newly arrived brothers Sun Meng and Sun Kuang were infected by this spirit. Their original intention in joining the army was just to make a living, but under these circumstances, the high morale of hundreds of men was truly inspiring.
Seeing the high spirits of everyone present, Lü Tu felt quite relieved. The feeling of fighting alone yesterday was truly unbearable, but he did not blame the villagers.
The long-term oppression suffered by the people of Wuchuan has made them forget that their spines need to be straight, and that their fists can be used not only to beat their wives but also to hold knives.
He then gave Sun Meng and the other man some instructions, asking them to cooperate with Nie Yun's work here. The two men agreed very readily. After listening to Nie Yun's story, they had no intention of looking down on Nie Yun, who was a few years younger than them.
Instead, he took the initiative to grab a hoe and help everyone work.
Looking at the bustling scene, Lü Tu was surprised to find it somewhat familiar.
Although he wasn't born in that era of unity and determination in his previous life, he longed for it. People back then were just as materially impoverished as they are now, yet they felt happier than people in any previous era.
Lu Tu did not set his goals too high; he knew that one must take things one step at a time.
Speaking of food, it is especially important to make sure the villagers are well-fed, especially at times like this. He instructed Nie Yun to arrange two meals a day to ensure that everyone is full and that there is enough food!
Anyway, there's no shortage of grain. The grain shops owned by landlords in Wuchuan City have plenty of stored grain. Even if it gets infested with worms, they won't sell it cheaply. As long as you have money, you won't lack it.
Despite the significant manpower and resources spent on digging trenches, Lü Tu is intimately familiar with the terrain. As long as this pass is held, the Wuhuan people will never return.
Then we'll select 50 people from the villagers and train them properly using the modern methods from our previous life. This will be a perfect place to rack up military merits!
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