This siege lasted for two days, but gradually stopped due to the excessive expenditure of the barbarians.
As night fell, Guo Xu was still drinking under the tower.
The person drinking with him was the primary school student who was responsible for protecting him.
In a besieged city, wine is a precious thing. Except for those on duty who can drink a few sips to warm themselves, others cannot share it.
The strong alcohol entered his throat, choking Guo Xu and causing him to cough.
It made the schoolmate laugh non-stop: "Sir, have you never drank from a bar like this?"
Guo Xu waved his hand: "How come you haven't had it before? When I was a child, my family was very poor and couldn't afford to burn charcoal in the winter. I would study until midnight and be so cold that I couldn't stretch out my hands, so I would secretly take a sip of the home-brewed sour plum wine. Tsk tsk, it's so sour.
Ah... Later, I won the exam and managed to get into the Hanlin Academy. Because the superior officer was not happy, I just gave up. In total, I haven’t had a drink in more than 20 years."
The principal asked in surprise: "So Mr. Guo also comes from a poor family?"
Guo Xu chuckled: "Do you think that all the officials are gentry and powerful? I have suffered a lot, so it's not a shame to be in a high position now, because I, Lao Guo, have worked hard to get it.
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Why did he develop the problem of lust? The young Mu Shaoai once liked the girl next door, but his family was poor at that time. He just looked twice at his widowed mother and was scolded by his neighbors. Later, when he became rich, he wanted to
Marry yourself ten wives and eight wives and concubines to serve your mother.
Who said that his mother was not lucky enough to have her daughter-in-law take care of her?
After talking about these old memories, Guo Xu got drunk and wiped away tears: "Brother, to tell you the truth, I came to this wretched place just to make my mother-in-law, daughter-in-law and children live a better life, and by the way, I can do my official job.
It needs to be bigger. When it comes to defending our country and protecting our country, how can we expect so much when our heads are hung up on our belts? But if we can’t defend it and our lives are gone, how can we take care of them..."
The primary school student felt sad: "What the adults are saying is that when we work hard outside, don't we just want to earn a good life for our families and a good future for ourselves?"
The status of the two people was very different, but they soon started to talk about each other. After drinking, the principal hugged Guo Xu and called him: "I used to think those civil servants were disgusting, but I didn't expect there were people like me. Today, I'm following me
I will dig my heart out, and I will dig my heart out with you. As long as we are here, I will not let the barbarians’ arrows hit you!"
Guo Xu laughed: "Brother, you must keep your word! I, Lao Guo, will leave my life to you!"
"Good brother, I have nothing to say!"
The two even sang songs.
"When a man is born in the world, he will become a prince when he is strong. He has made great achievements in war, how can he guard the old hill..."
As they sang, the soldiers who were still asleep also joined in. The rough singing echoed on the city walls, creating a solemn and solemn atmosphere.
In the corner tower, Mingwei asked: "This Prime Minister Guo actually came from a poor background?"
Yang Shu sighed and said disdainfully: "Listen to what he is making up! He is indeed not a gentry, but his family also has more than a hundred acres of land, and he is considered a wealthy family. How can he please the girl next door, but his widowed mother is scolded?
I've had this problem since I was young, and even the maids who serve pen and ink have been taken away from my house. When I tell lies, I really don't blush at all!"
"You know very well."
"Of course, this kind of information is necessary in the Imperial City Department."
Ming Wei couldn't help laughing: "Mr. Guo is really flexible and flexible. He seemed to look down on warriors before, but now he wants to make up lies and be friends with a small military officer. It seems that he has made a decision!"
"Don't be in a hurry. If you want to trick him into jumping into the trap, you have to wait. Before we fight, Su Tu won't give him a chance."
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Su Tu launched his first attack, but it turned out to be in vain. He knew that he would not be able to win the gravel slope in the short term.
He was not in a hurry. The defenders would only lose morale as they defended the city, so it was better to take some time first.
As a result, the two sides would engage in battles from time to time, and then withdraw their troops.
Guo Xu has become accustomed to going up to the city wall to watch battles, and now he can remain calm even if arrows are thrown at him.
While watching the battle, he held a small notebook and wrote rapidly.
The officers and soldiers guarding the city were also accustomed to his presence, and would help him block arrows when they came.
Every day, Guo Xu would carve a mark on the outer wall of the turret.
When he was more than thirty days old, he went out in the middle of the night and saw two soldiers hiding in the corner of the city wall, whispering. From time to time, he poked his head outside to see, and one of them was pulling up the rope.
"What are you doing?" Guo Xu shouted.
Is this an act of collusion with the enemy? If they let two soldiers pull the enemy up and break through the impenetrable city gate, wouldn't it mean that their eternal achievements would be ruined!!
Guo Xu was furious, and even Zong Xu was angry. He thought, thanks to your old Zong, who is known as the best general in Da Qi, such a flaw happened. If it hadn't happened to be a tribute at this time, wouldn't everyone have finished the fun together?
He shouted so loudly that the soldier trembled with fright, and when he loosened his grip, the object fell down.
There were also officers and soldiers on guard who heard the sound and rushed over.
"Master Guo, what's wrong?" These officers and soldiers were already very familiar with Guo Xu.
Guo Xu pointed at the two soldiers angrily: "They were sneaking around just now and didn't know what they were trying to pull up. What's going on? Isn't it during the night watch that the whole team is together? If I hadn't seen it,
If so, wouldn’t it lead to a big disaster!”
The leading general glanced at him and asked sharply: "Where are your corps commanders? Why are there only two of them?"
The officers and soldiers in his team lay down on the battlements, looked out for a few times, and exclaimed: "Sir, they are barbarians!"
The two soldiers were so frightened that their faces turned pale, and they hurriedly said: "Sir, we have something inside..."
"No amount of inside information can equal the military order!" The general had already put his hand on his sword, "Call your corps commander quickly!"
"What are you doing? What are you doing?" A sleepy voice came from the corner tower, and then Yang Shu got out of it, "What happened? You are making such a fuss."
"Young Master Yang," Guo Xu interjected, "You are here and why haven't you seen me? These two people are collaborating with the enemy! If I hadn't been vigilant, we might have been betrayed after guarding the city for so many days."
"Collaborating with the enemy?" Yang Shu glanced at them and touched his chin in surprise, "Are you mistaken? These are my people."
The general had already asked someone to pull the rope up.
There is a small basket attached to it.
"Sure enough, you are collaborating with the enemy and the bandits!" Guo Xu was furious, "Young Master Yang, you are too lax! Or are you trying to collude with the enemy?"
Yang Shu sneered: "What did I think it was? You can see what it is for yourself before you tell me."
Guo Xu opened the lid and saw a coarse porcelain jar inside, which looked familiar to him. He opened it and took a look...
"Pickles?" The general on patrol was confused, "Mr. Yang, what are they doing with pickles?"
"Exchange food with the barbarians! Aren't you tired of eating pickles every day? They have mutton!" (To be continued)