Zhou Che was lying shirtless in the shade of the boulder, with his right chest wrapped in a rag as a bandage. He looked a little tired due to exhaustion and blood loss.
After Li Hui checked his injuries and saw that there was nothing unusual about them, he felt a little relieved. Then he informed Zhou Che of the situation down the hillside.
After hearing this, Zhou Che said apologetically: "It's all my fault, I was the drag. Otherwise it wouldn't be like this."
Li Hui said hurriedly: "Why do you say this? Teach me how to behave? Don't think I don't know. In order to prevent me from getting hurt, you have been standing in front of me. That arrow was originally going to hit me."
Zhou Che said hurriedly: "No, it's just that the official didn't avoid it."
Li Hui sighed in his heart. When he launched the attack last night, Zhou Che had been standing in front of him. He knew that the other party would shoot arrows, so he deliberately protected himself. He was shot with an arrow. It can be said that he received an arrow for himself.
.Although he was wearing poisonous dragon leather armor, the arrow might not be able to hurt him, but Li Hui saw Zhou Che's move and was very grateful.
Zhou Che didn't want to talk more about this matter, so he changed the subject and said: "County Magistrate Li, if it's what you said, it's probably that they want to trap us to death. In such weather, we are trapped on the top of the mountain, carrying
There is not enough water and we can only last for a day or two at most. Maybe we need to think about how to break out."
Li Hui understood that what Zhou Che said was right. Solid food didn't matter. You wouldn't die if you didn't eat for a day or two. But on the top of this stone mountain, even if you didn't drink water for a day, let alone two days, it would be fatal.
The weather was hot and a lot of water was consumed. Although everyone carried water bags and replenished water in the valley last night after entering the mountain, it was far from enough. Not to mention others, Li Hui himself
The water bag I brought with me, after last night's running around and fighting, is now less than half full.
Because of the hot weather just now, some people were using water bags to cool down, but no one was aware of this problem. If they were besieged by the opponent for a day or two, everyone would be dried fish on the top of the mountain. Don't say that.
If you resist the enemy, you will only be at the mercy of others.
However, breaking out of the siege might not be a good idea. If more than 200 people try to break out of the siege, they will all die in the end.
Li Hui frowned and pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said: "Zhou County Lieutenant cannot break out and can only defend. There are advantages and disadvantages to this matter. They want to trap us to death, but they themselves also take great risks. The two counties of Liyang and Lujiang
If the soldiers from the two counties have already set off, they will arrive in two days. By then, they will have to leave and we will be out of trouble. It is even possible that the troops from the two counties will intercept them all and make them pay the price."
After a pause, Li Hui said softly: "Of course, we will encounter great difficulties. In this weather, lack of water will kill us. So, from now on, I think we must collect all water bags
, we need to put up a shade place to avoid the heat as much as possible and conserve our energy. The longer we can survive, the better it is for us."
Zhou Che looked at Li Hui and sighed inwardly when he saw that his tanned face was full of determination and confidence.
Magistrate Li is just too persistent and too confident. The current predicament he is facing can be said to be caused by his being too persistent and confident. It’s not that he is to blame, it’s just that sometimes he puts himself in such a situation for a goal.
worth?
I can feel his passion for doing things, but sometimes this passion can also bring negative effects.
Zhou Che didn't want to pour cold water on Li Hui, but as a qualified subordinate, he had to express his concerns.
"Your Majesty, you are right. If you want to stay here and not be trapped to death, you can only take water-saving measures immediately and not waste a drop of water. You can also use stones to build a shade to avoid the scorching heat. Do this.
Maybe we can survive a day or two. However, I have to ask, what if the reinforcements don't arrive? What should we do?"
Li Hui was stunned, silent for a moment, looked into Zhou Che's eyes and said with a smile: "Brother Zhou, I remember what I told you, but do your best in human affairs and leave the rest to God's will. Just do what you need to do."
Zhou Che nodded slowly and said, "I understand."
Li Hui looked at Zhou Che and said in a deep voice: "Brother Zhou, if God's will is inevitable and we are buried here, will you blame me?"
Zhou Che smiled and said: "Why did Magistrate Li say such a thing? I, Zhou Che, can settle down in Juchao County and work for the court and the people because of the support of Magistrate Li. Zhou Che is a rough man, but since I met Magistrate Li, I
Then he knew that he had met someone who could follow him. Magistrate Li was devoted to the sake of the people living in the nest, worked tirelessly, regardless of personal safety. Zhou Che had already admired him greatly. If we can't escape this disaster, can we join Magistrate Li?
It is also an honor for Mr. Zhou to go to hell together."
Li Hui was deeply moved after hearing these words. From the first day he met Zhou Che, Li Hui had a good impression of him. Later, they cooperated to solve the problem of lake bandits, and Zhou Che also assisted greatly. When he killed Wang Guangzu, Li Hui
She thought that Zhou Che would definitely help her, but the facts proved that she was not wrong about him.
In the past few months, Zhou Che has worked hard to help him stabilize the situation in Juchao County. He has worked hard to find ways to solve the problem. It can be said that Zhou Che owes the greatest contribution to the stabilization of the situation in Juchao County.
During several battles, Zhou Che tried his best to protect himself, and Li Hui saw it.
In this situation, ordinary people would have already complained. But Zhou Che did not complain at all, and still firmly supported himself and gave him the greatest trust. How could Li Hui not dare to touch such a person?
"Brother Zhou, I have a heartless request. I hope Brother Zhou can agree." Li Hui said in a deep voice.
Zhou Che said with a smile: "Why is County Magistrate Li so polite? If you have any orders, just tell the official directly. Although the official is injured, he can still kill the enemy with a sword. Whatever you order, the official will go through fire and water."
Don’t hesitate to do anything.”
Li Hui cupped his hands and said solemnly: "Brother Zhou, I want to become brothers of the opposite sex with you. We will share blessings and share hardships in the future."
Zhou Che had a look of astonishment on his face and opened his mouth in a daze.
"This... you are not joking, are you?"
Li Hui looked at Zhou Che and said: "Brother Zhou, how can these things be just lies? If you feel that this matter is inappropriate, I will not force you."
Zhou Che shouted: "No, no, no, that's not what I mean. What I mean is, how virtuous and capable is Zhou Che to become a brother with you? Zhou Che comes from a poor background, how dare he become a brother with you? You are a dragon and a phoenix among men.
In time, I will surely rise to great heights and become a hero in the world. If I, Zhou Che, can follow you, I will be happy in my life. How dare I climb so high?"
Li Hui said in a deep voice: "Brother Zhou, Li Hui was born in a poor family, not a high-ranking family. Besides, brothers become sworn brothers based on their mutual character and congeniality. What does it have to do with their background? Over the past six months,
Brother Zhou and I have worked together and done many great things. I think we have the same mind, so we have the desire to make friends. There is absolutely no other idea in this. If Brother Zhou thinks that Li Hui can be friends, you and I will become brothers. From now on
We share wealth and adversity."
Zhou Che looked at Li Hui blankly, and saw that Li Hui had a serious expression, a solemn look, and sincere eyes. He knew that he was not joking. He was so surprised that he didn't know what to say.
Seeing that Zhou Che was silent, Li Hui nodded slowly and said: "That's all, it seems that Brother Zhou is unwilling. That doesn't matter. Even if we don't become brothers, I still regard Brother Zhou as a brother."
Zhou Che shouted: "No, no, no, how could I not want to? In that case, you and I will marry Jinlan today."
Li Hui was overjoyed. The two of them pinched earth to make incense and bowed three times to the giant stone grinder. There happened to be strong wine in the burning jar, so they pricked their fingers, poured in a few drops of blood, and drank the blood wine.
Afterwards, the two talked about their elders and children. Zhou Che was thirty-two years old, a full fourteen years older than Li Hui. Naturally, he was his elder brother and Li Hui was his younger brother.
"Brother, please bow to me." Li Hui cupped his hands as a brother.
Zhou Che's eyes filled with tears and he hurriedly returned the courtesy: "Brothers, don't be too polite. I didn't expect... I, Zhou Che, could have brothers. Half a year ago, my whole family was killed by the Yan people. I thought I would be alone in this life."
.Unexpectedly, now I have a brother. This is great. This is great."
Li Hui was also very excited. In a sense, he was alone in this era. Now that he has a brother like Zhou Che, he naturally feels very different.
"Brother, I don't have many people in my family. I still have my mother and a righteous servant in Wu County. From now on, there will be an extra brother in my family. My mother knows how happy she is to know that she has an extra son. From now on, my family will
, is your home. You are no longer alone." Li Hui said with a smile.
Zhou Che nodded and smiled: "Your mother is my mother. If I get out of trouble this time, I will go to Wu County to see my mother."
Li Hui laughed and said: "Of course, of course."
The two held hands and laughed happily. When the situation became critical, the two became brothers, which temporarily put the crisis behind them.
Li Hui was not impulsive. There were not many people like Zhou Che among the people he met. Although he was born in a humble background, his moral character was absolutely no problem. He was also sincere to him and tried his best to help. After suffering so much
Even though he was seriously injured, he didn't complain or blame him at all. On the contrary, he still fully supported himself. When making friends with such a person, it's not that he has reached a higher level, but that he has reached a higher level.
Although forming a sworn brotherhood is a bit quaint, Li Hui felt that nothing could express his feelings for Zhou Che better than doing this. Besides, the current situation is dangerous and he is likely to die here, so why bother thinking about other things and making friends before his death?
Having brothers of the opposite sex is also a blessing.
After hearing the news about the sworn relationship between Magistrate Li and Captain Zhou, everyone also congratulated them. Although Zhou Che was usually strict, he acted fairly and did not bully others. When encountering dangerous things, he always took the lead and everyone responded to them.
He also admired them all. Not to mention the subordinates in the original Xiangyi army who followed Zhou Che, even Jiang Sheng Dachun Dazhuang and others got along very well with Zhou Che.
When they learned that the two were sworn brothers, they were naturally happy to congratulate them. Unfortunately, they were surrounded by enemy troops and could not hold a few tables of wine to celebrate. Li Hui promised that when he returned to Juchao County, he would hold a big banquet to celebrate.
Soon after, Li Hui summoned everyone and issued several orders.