The ranch is brightly lit everywhere. Two thousand Wu family soldiers and thousands of Wu family herdsmen on the ranch are rushing to build various defense projects, and smoke traps have become a special project.

The animals in the wooden pens were surprisingly quiet, unaware that a war was approaching.

Xiang Shaolong and Qin Qing strolled along the gravel road that ran through the ranch. When they arrived at a well, Xiang Shaolong fetched a bucket of water and took two sips. His blood almost froze to the point of freezing.

Qin Qing sighed: "The life in Makino is so moving, but living in the city always gives people an unreal and fleshless feeling."

Xiang Shaolong was born on the edge of the well, patted the empty space beside him and said with a smile: "Have a rest, okay?"

Qin Qing sat down beside him meekly, lowered her head and said softly: "Master Xiang, do you know why Qin Qing is willing to accompany you alone?"

Xiang Shaolong felt uneasy, took a deep breath and said, "Tell me, I can accept anything."

Qin Qing sighed, shook his head and said: "It's not as bad as you think. I have no intention of blaming Taifu. In fact, Qin Qing couldn't help himself, so he followed you here. As you said, I

I have been lying to myself and suffered a lot for it, but starting from tonight, Qin Qing will never be so stupid again."

Xiang Shaolong was overjoyed. He leaned over to take a closer look at her peerless appearance, and said in ecstasy, "Teacher Qin means..."

Qin Qing was so embarrassed that she said slightly angrily: "It doesn't mean anything. Why do these people keep working all day long? Is someone coming to attack the ranch?"

Xiang Shaolong knew that if he was too aggressive towards Qin Qing, she would definitely deduct points from her. The best thing would be if she couldn't help but throw herself into her arms, that would be wonderful. So he patiently told Lu Buwei's conspiracy.

He came out and said, "Will Mrs. Qin blame me for putting you in danger?"

Qin Qing shook her head decisively and said: "How could it be? People will only be happy in their hearts because you finally regard Qin Qing as...oh, nothing."

Xiang Shaolong couldn't help but laugh up to the sky and said: "Master Qin, do you want to say that I, Xiang Shaolong, will finally regard you as my woman?"

Qin Qing said in embarrassment: "That's the case, but the head is yours, you can just think whatever you like."

Xiang Shaolong reached over and grabbed her jade hand, pulled her to stand up and said, "Can you please let me introduce the military layout here to Master Qin? Otherwise, Master Qin will blame me for hiding everything from you."

After Qin Qing struggled a few times, he accepted Yushou's fate. He nodded shyly, and gave him a hard look for the last sentence, blaming him for settling old scores.

Xiang Shaolong's heart melted, he resisted the urge to kiss her and touch her, and took her on a night outing to the ranch.

When they returned to Yinlong Villa, Xiang Baoer had already been coaxed to sleep by his wet nurse. Wu Tingfang and Zhao Zhi were playing chess, and the Tian sisters were watching the game.

Ji Yanran and Uncle Qing are studying how to make the fake black dragon designed by Zhou Wei.

When he saw Xiang Shaolong and Qin Qing coming back, Uncle Qing hurriedly bowed respectfully.

Ji Yanran looked at Qin Qing's expression, and Xiang Shaolong showed a knowing smile. The latter could only shrug his eyebrows to show his innocence that he had never done anything.

Qin Qing saw the two of them flirting with each other, but the target was obviously herself, so she went back to her room.

Xiang Shaolong joined the discussion, and when Uncle Qing fully understood their needs, Xiang Shaolong asked smoothly: "Does Uncle Qing know how to make fireworks and firecrackers?"

Ji Yanran said proudly: "Uncle Qing is good at making swords. When it comes to fireworks, please humbly ask me, Ji Yanran, for advice."

Xiang Shaolong said in surprise: "Do you know gunpowder?"

Ji Yanran said proudly: "Of course, I know a lot of things. Try to test me."

Xiang Shaolong just knew the name of the talented girl. It was no accident. He was thinking about whether he should ask Uncle Qing to forge a primitive pistol for self-defense, but then he put down the idea because such a simple gun could not match the power of a crossbow.

, and there are always problems with ammunition, so he smiled and said: "How can I test your qualifications?"

After Uncle Qing resigned, Ji Yanran said solemnly: "Then I will take the test for you. Go back to your room and sleep. Starting from tomorrow morning, I will take on the responsibility of training you to become a master of using guns. With Guan Zhongxie

Before the duel, my husband is only allowed to sleep alone, and no sexual intercourse is allowed."

Xiang Shaolong screamed for help. Could it be that he couldn't pick up chopsticks because he had this delicious treasure like Qin Qing in front of him? He muttered: "According to the investigation report, sexual intercourse will never affect an athlete's physical fitness."

Ji Yanran frowned and said, "What are you doing?"

Xiang Shaolong raised his hands in surrender and said, "I will obey my good wife's orders in everything."

The bitter smile went away.

For the next five days, Xiang Shaolong got up before the rooster crows every day, accepted Ji Yanran's strict training, and took the initiative to go for a winter swim in the nearby river. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding horses with Qin Qing and his wives and maids. Little did he know that he would

Winning Qin Qing's love for him, he felt that Xiang Shaolong was not just greedy for her beauty, and their relationship became more harmonious.

Teng Yi and others worked hard to strengthen the defensive fortifications. Everyone in the ranch was highly motivated and gearing up, waiting for the enemy soldiers to arrive.

On the sixth day, it snowed heavily again.

The spies discovered the enemy's vanguard in a dense forest five miles away.

The atmosphere immediately became tense.

When Xiang Shaolong led his three wives and Qin Qing, who were dressed in military uniforms, to inspect the city wall, Uncle Qing was directing his men to install a fixed heavy crossbow machine on the city wall.

This crossbow machine is designed according to Xiang Shaolong's requirements. Based on the principle of a machine gun, it can fire twelve crossbow arrows in succession, with a range of more than a thousand steps, which is nearly three times farther than the range of ordinary hand-held crossbows. The only disadvantage is that it is inconvenient to move.

, but using it to defend the city couldn't be more ideal.

Xiang Shaolong looked far into the distance and saw confusion in all directions. It was a weather that favored attack but disadvantaged defense.

Ji Yanran said: "The enemy will definitely come to attack when the snow stops. He comes in such a hurry. He will not be fully prepared and rested. Moreover, Meng Ao is arrogant and conceited and will not take us seriously. He is the one who underestimates the enemy."

With a strong heart, we will be sure of victory."

Sure enough, at dusk, the spies came to report that the enemy appeared in the southeast corner. There were thousands of people, but only a dozen wooden carts hit the city wall and gate.

Everyone relaxed and entered a state of full preparation for war.

All the soldiers stationed outside retreated into the city, while Jing Jun led five hundred elite soldiers and hid in a hidden bunker that had been built behind the high hill.

The remaining 1,500 members of the elite regiment were waiting at the top of the wall. More than 20 other members of the Wu family in the ranch, men, women, old and young, were all dispatched to prepare to put out the fire and support the soldiers on the top of the wall. The fighting spirit was high.

It was even more filled with the atmosphere of a storm approaching.

Xiang Shaolong asked Qin Qing next to him: "Is it cold?"

Qin Qing shook her head to show that she was not cold, and exhaled a puff of white air and said: "This is the first time I am in a war, or because you are by my side, I am not afraid at all."

Xiang Shaolong remembered that her husband was buried on the battlefield and asked casually: "Does Mrs. Qin hate war?"

Qin Qing pondered for a while and said in surprise: "This is the first time in my life that I have heard someone ask this strange question. The war in the Great Qin Dynasty was a man's supreme honor to show off his abilities. But if you think about it carefully, I don't know how many people have lost their homes in the struggle and vendetta.

Parents, husbands and children are indeed making people tired. How does Mr. Xiang view this matter?"

Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said: "Although I don't want to admit it, war seems to be human nature. The struggle between countries and nations is certainly the cause of chaos, but there is always competition among people, which also leads to the law of the jungle.

, it’s not just about competing for profit. It’s about everyone hoping to step on others, which is chilling to think about.”

Wu Tingfang moved over, leaned into his arms lovingly, and said admiringly: "What Xiang Lang said is so thorough."

Ji Yanran nodded and said: "This is why my godfather and Yanran have always been looking forward to the emergence of a new saint. Only with great unification can we hope to end the war and stop the war."

Xiang Shaolong silently looked at the snow powder flying in the firelight. Thinking of something, he smiled and said: "Dear wives, do you know that I love to hear Taifu Qin call me Taifu Xiang? If she calls me Commander Xiang or Commander Xiang

When you become an adult, things get very bad."

Qin Qing said angrily: "You, you always have to remember the past."

Zhao Zhi held Qin Qing's jade arm and joked: "When will Sister Qing change her words and follow the example of us calling him Xiang Lang? Hehe... you know what I want to say?"

Qin Qing was embarrassed and reluctant to blame her. When her face turned red and she didn't know what to do, the enemy came.

As Teng Yi expected, the enemy first set up a formation on Gaoqiu, then moved the wooden chariot and ladder twenty steps away from the city wall in preparation for attacking the city.

Xiang Shaolong and others pretended to be caught off guard, with soldiers running around the city and horns sounding, as if they were caught off guard.

There is chaos, so that the enemy can attack.

Ji Yanran smiled and said: "The key to defending the city is to work together as one and look forward to death; secondly, it must be properly organized and people can be put to their best use; thirdly, there must be sufficient defense; fourthly, there must be enough food and food. Although the walls of our pasture are not thick enough now, they are

There are pitfalls everywhere outside the city to make up for the deficiencies, and all four conditions are met, so we can definitely win this battle."

Teng Yi came at this time and said: "Yanran still missed the truth that to defend the city, you must rob the stronghold. This is called attacking instead of defending."

Ji Yanran smiled and said: "It depends on Xiaojun's ability."

The war drums suddenly sounded. The enemies disguised as horse thieves began to move towards the car, and divided into four groups to attack from the front.

Teng Yi smiled and said: "Meng Ao wants to bully me. The frontal offensive is just pulling our main force. The real attackers will come from behind. Let's play with them first."

Before he could finish his words, there was a loud bang, and one of the enemy's chargers fell into the pit. For a moment, he was knocked over on his back and his horse was in a state of embarrassment.

These pits were all within the range of the crossbow machine. When Teng Yi gave the order, arrows rained down immediately. The enemy rushed towards the vanguard of more than a thousand people. They fell to the ground after being hit by arrows. Another car rolled over and was covered with sharp knives.

in the pit.

The war drums sounded again, the sound of killing on the left and rear was loud, and the enemy finally launched a full-scale siege.

Firearms and arrows flew in the air.

Due to the long range of the crossbow machine and its commanding position, it was able to forcefully kill back waves of enemies that were coming up.

After an entire hour, two rush cars managed to reach the bottom of the city, but they were destroyed by trebuchets throwing huge boulders.

Occasionally, rockets were fired into the city, but they were quickly extinguished.

Everyone knew that if the enemy broke into the city, it would be a massacre, so everyone killed the enemy, killing the enemy until rivers of blood flowed and corpses lay everywhere.

At this time, the enemy had successfully crossed the pit with wooden planks, protected themselves with a giant shield, and pushed the remaining five vehicles to attack, with a sudden momentum.

Xiang Shaolong knew it was time, issued an order and sounded the trumpet.

Dozens of plumes of thick smoke immediately emerged from the smoke pit and followed the wind to cover the enemies outside the city and on the hills, causing loud choking and coughing sounds.
To be continued...