Chenyue and Xinji and their group were galloping along the mountain road. After passing Zhongtun City, they came to the first half of the Yunjin Defense Line. This was also the first line facing the enemy. In last year's Liangyan War, most of the people here arrived.

All the forts were attacked by the Yan army, and many people died in the battle.

Statistics after the war showed that of the 25,000 soldiers stationed at the Yunjin Defense Line, more than 3,000 died in battle alone.

But the Yan soldiers also paid a huge price. Every time they conquered a fortress, they had to pay double or even triple the casualties.

"Huh~"

Chenyue took a deep breath of the mountain air and said with a smile: "We are close to the front line after all. Even the air is full of killing intent."

Xin Ji replied: "Although the war has subsided, the front line of Luoyun City dare not relax at all, and are always prepared for the Yan army to come back."

"After a heavy defeat, I predict that they will not start another war in the short term. However, there should be no shortage of attacks from small groups of rangers. You should pay more attention." Chen Yue said with a slightly focused gaze.

Xin Ji nodded.

The cavalry team of several hundred people traveled through the mountains for a long time. At noon, they met a team head-on.

There were about a hundred or so people in the team, accompanied by more than ten or twenty soldiers. The others looked like ordinary people, wearing all kinds of clothes. They ranged in age. Some were young men, and some even had hair on their temples.

White hair.

They pushed, pulled, or carried stones, quilts, wooden boards and other objects on their backs. They were a little surprised when they heard the sound of horse hooves, but they were relieved when they found out that it was the Liang Army cavalry.

One of Xin Ji's subordinates checked their identities with the commander of the transportation team, and there was nothing unusual, so the two groups of people took the opportunity to leave together.

Xin Ji smiled and said: "Your Majesty, let me ask you clearly. They went to the nearby Sandaogou Fort to build the wall of the fort. These things are supplies to supplement the fort."

Chen Yue nodded clearly. Because of last year's war, many forts were destroyed by the Yan army. Now that the war is over, they naturally need to be repaired again.

"Plop~"

"Ouch!"

While the two were chatting, a farmer in front of him who was carrying a large bamboo basket slipped and fell to the ground.

The heavy bamboo basket contained bricks, which were immediately scattered all over the floor.

Chenyue quickly got off his horse, reached out to help the old man who looked like he was already old, and said with a smile: "Old man, are you okay?"

"It's okay." The old man patted the dust on his trouser legs and said with a smile, "I'm used to it. My arms and legs are old and won't break."

After saying that, the old man was about to carry the bamboo basket on his body. Chen Yue stretched out his hand and snatched the bamboo basket over: "I'll do it. You have a rest."

"How could this happen? This..." The old man was at a loss. Chen Yue was clearly an official.

Chenyue grinned: "It's okay, you are always there to chat with me."

Seeing what Chenyue said, the old man no longer insisted and smiled all over his face.

After saying that, Chen Yue swung the bamboo basket over his shoulder, and then tied it firmly on his back. Not to mention, the bamboo basket filled with bricks and stones was quite heavy, and even Chen Yue found it difficult to carry it on his back.

.This old man looks thin and frail, but he is really strong.

Xin Ji behind him looked at this scene and smiled slightly, then waved his hand to his subordinates and gave some instructions. Half of the cavalry dismounted and began to help the people transport goods.

"Old man, where are you from?" Chen Yue started chatting.

Without the bamboo basket, the old man straightened his back a lot and said with a cheerful smile: "He is a mountain person from Yunzhou. His home is very close, only a dozen miles to the east."

Chenyue asked curiously: "Isn't it the spring plowing season? Why aren't you working in the fields?"

"Hey, we mountain people don't have any land. We only have two acres of thin fields in the valleys. If we plant some grains and vegetables, the old lady at home can do it all by herself."

“How can two acres of land be enough to make a living?”

"Of course we don't just have two acres of land. On weekdays, the government will need some laborers, so we will come to help and earn some money. If we don't have any work, we can go hunting in the mountains. We can also supplement our family's income and our son's military salary.

It's enough to live by." The old man chuckled, with no trace of sadness on his face, but a sense of satisfaction.

Chenyue said with a smile: "It turns out that your son is a soldier. After all, we are still colleagues."

"That's not the case!"

A friendly smile appeared on the old man's face: "My son, like you, is a cavalryman. He is called the Suppressing Liao Army. He is so majestic. Last year, he killed three barbarians and hacked them to death. The government also sent gifts to my family.

Come and reward me with silver."

Chen Yue gave a thumbs up: "That's great, he is a good man. But your son is not around, so you always miss him?"

"I think about it, how could I not want to? I think about it every day."

The old man muttered: "But is there any way? We managed to drive away the barbarians a few years ago, so we can't let them come back again, right?

In our small mountain village, there are only sixty or seventy households in total. Almost all the young men have joined the army. If you don't join the army, you won't be able to hold your head up when you go out. But fighting is not easy. After the battle last year, the village

Several people died, alas~"

The old man was very proud that his son had joined the army, but he was also very worried because it was a place where people would die.

Chen Yue echoed a few words knowingly. This is probably the epitome of many small mountain villages in Yanyun land. Most of the young and strong men in the village joined the army, and then left their old wives and children at home. Otherwise, there would be hundreds of thousands of Liang army soldiers.

Where does it come from?

The two of them talked as they walked, and finally arrived at the wide mountain pass. With the help of the soldiers, the transport team moved much faster.

The sound of people gradually became noisy, and the people coming and going became very lively.

This should be the so-called Sandaogou Fortress. A new wall is being built. The civilian craftsmen are busy around, hammering and hammering. A group of about a hundred soldiers are stationed here. They are Xinyi

A batch of forts were garrisoned.

"We're here, it's time to get busy. Thank you, sir." The old man smiled and took off the bamboo basket on Chen Yue's back and rested for a long time. The old man's energy was obviously much better.

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Chenyue smiled and nodded, casting his eyes on the new wall in the distance.

Xin Ji emerged from the side and said softly: "The first half of the Yunjin defense line is currently being repaired. Most of the civilians are locals from Yanyun and there are some garrison troops. The remaining part is made by Lord Tong from Shuntan."

Recruited by two states.”

"How long will it take to complete the construction?" Chenyue asked.

"We have laid a good foundation. We have been repairing it since the beginning of spring. I estimate that it will be completed in another two months." Xin Ji thought for a while and replied.

"Huh~"

Chen Yue twisted his waist and said: "These forts are the eyes and ears of Yan and Yun. The walls of the forts must be built strong and high. We must not make fun of the safety of the soldiers."
Chapter completed!