Zhang Diwan was quite well prepared. In the cave opposite, all the soldiers were busy moving and arranging various materials in preparation for the battle. Zhang Diwan led Fang Zian through several caves to check the preparations for the battle.

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Some caves were piled with food, some were hung with dried game, and some were piled with firewood, all of which were supplies. But this was not what Fang Zian wanted to see the most. Fang finally found himself in one of the caves.

In the large cave, Fang Zian saw what he wanted to see, which were some armor, weapons, arrows and other war objects. On the flat ground in the middle of the cave, there were dozens of female loyalist soldiers sewing and weaving armor, and a dozen more

A soldier was making arrows. In the stubble hole next to him, several blacksmiths were making weapons by the fire. There was a pile of broken weapons on the ground, waiting to be remade.

Fang Zian's frown relaxed slightly. These combat readiness supplies are necessary to compete with the enemy. Although there are not many in stock, there are some at least. Zhang Diwan is obviously aware of this, so he organized manpower to make them specially.

Bows and arrows were made into weapons and armor was repaired. Fang Zian stood beside the soldiers who were making bows and arrows for a while, and frowned when he saw that the arrowheads they used were made of broken sharp flints bound together.

"There is no way. We can't make iron arrowheads, so we can only use flint. In fact, it's the same. The Jin soldiers' armor is not thick, so flint arrowheads can kill them." Zhang Diwan said from the side.

Fang Zian said: "The conditions are forcing us to have no choice. Iron arrows can break shields. The shields of the golden soldiers are all made of light wood and can be exploded by iron-headed arrows. Flint arrows cannot."

Zhang Diwan nodded and said: "Yes, I have thought of this too, but there is nothing we can do about it. You also know the situation of our Zhongyi Army in the past few years. It is good to have these things."

Fang Zian nodded, looked around a few times and said, "Take me to the top of the cliff to have a look."

Zhang Diwan and Fang Zian climbed to the top of the cliff from the stone steps on the back. The top of the cliff is high and open and spacious. Standing on the top of the cliff, you can see deep valleys and distant mountains. The carriages and horses crossing the cable bridge below are as small as ants.

Generally speaking, if you look into the valley, you can see everything for miles under the setting sun. In the distance, there are wooden cranes standing, people are busy, there are warm sheds and paddy fields, and several rivers are beginning to take shape. During the time you left, the valley

The construction progress in China is not small.

"It seems that you have spent a lot of effort. I'm afraid you have been spinning around in the past few months. You can see that the paddy fields, dry fields and rivers have basically taken shape." Fang Zian pointed at the scene in the valley and smiled.

Zhang Diwan laughed and said: "Of course. After you left, we were busy with this matter and didn't waste a day. Now according to your plan, the greenhouse paddy field has grown to more than 4,000 acres. By the mountain

Several dry fields in the highlands have also been planned. The people have also relocated and gathered in three nearby villages to facilitate farming. The rivers are still in poor condition, mainly because the weather is about to get warmer, the permafrost has begun to loosen, and a lot of water has seeped into the rivers.

It freezes at night and turns into water during the day, making it impossible for people to dig normally. The golden dog comes to cause trouble again. Originally, we could basically complete the canal before April. I am afraid that the golden dog will delay the progress.

The farming season will be delayed. The melted ice water cannot be drained away, and the summer rainwater cannot be drained away, so everything will be ruined. Alas!"

When Zhang Diwan said this, the smile on his face faded and he sighed heavily.

Fang Zian comforted him: "Brother, the matter is over, don't worry. Let the people catch up with the progress first, and we must focus on defending against the enemy. The terrain of Fenglong Mountain is very favorable. It is condescending and surrounded by cliffs and mountains.

, has a unique advantage. The only thing we need to worry about is that there are not enough manpower, and there is the possibility of Jin soldiers secretly building a bridge in a secret place to sneak across."

Zhang Diwan nodded and said, "Yes, this is what I'm worried about too. But it doesn't matter. We'll guard the Wuma Mountain Pass, so there's no need to worry here."

Fang Zian said: "Everything cannot be absolute, you have to be prepared just in case. If you don't prepare possible responses,

If Wuma Mountain Pass is lost, it will be too late to make arrangements."

Zhang Diwan frowned and said nothing, feeling a little unhappy in his heart. As he was talking, Fang Zian mentioned the loss of Wuma Mountain again, as if he wished that the Wuma Mountain Pass could not be defended.

Fang Zian knew that Zhang Diwan didn't want to hear about the Wuma Mountain Pass anymore, so he smiled and said: "I mean, be prepared. I suggest setting up warning posts along the cliffs around the valley and piling up fireworks to send signals. If there is any enemy situation, click on

Set off a beacon warning to eliminate defensive blind spots. Each group only needs three or four people, and more than a hundred people are enough."

Zhang Diwan nodded slowly and said: "There are beacon fire sentry posts on all sides, but there are only about ten of them. You are right. There are many blind spots in the mountains and streams on all sides, so it is necessary to add twenty more guard posts. That's how it goes.

It’s settled.”

Fang Zian nodded and said: "Also, our camp is like a big city. The golden soldiers are besieging the city. They can threaten us with long-range weapons. We don't seem to be able to deal with them. I have been walking around for a long time, but I don't seem to see any of us.

If there are any long-range weapons such as bed crossbows, this cliff is an excellent shooting place."

Zhang Diwan scratched his head and said: "We don't have those hammer things. The Zhongyi Army used to harass people, fight against the Jin soldiers and cavalry, and did not attack the city. Naturally, there was no need for things like crossbows and siege vehicles.

Above. Besides, we didn’t have any in the first place.”

Fang Zian muttered: "Build it! There are still a few days left, we have to build it. Build it immediately."

Zhang Diwan smiled bitterly and said: "Make it? What to make it with? How to make it?"

Fang Zian said: "Don't worry about it. I will start making it tomorrow with my people. You just need to give me the raw materials. I don't need anything else, just some cowhide iron ingots or something. Anyway, I looked at it.

The raw materials are all there.”

Zhang Diwan nodded and said: "Okay, since you want to make it, then go ahead and make it. If you need anything, just ask Ruomei to get it from the inventory. However, I'm afraid you can't make it this time, and...

…It’s not necessary.”

Fang Zian waved his hand and said: "You will know when it is useful or not. Brother, don't worry about it. I can't help you much. I can only do my little bit. When it comes to defending against the enemy, the loyal army is the main force, and we are the protector."

Under the wings of the Zhongyi Army. I hope to defeat the Jin Army so that I can return to the Song Dynasty. You also read that letter. I must bring this letter back to the Song Dynasty. This matter is more important than anything else.

.It is related to the Qingming Dynasty of the Song Dynasty and the restoration of chaos, and it is related to thousands of people."

Zhang Diwan nodded and said: "Brother-in-law, I understand. Don't worry. Once the Jin soldiers are defeated, I will personally escort you to the border."

Fang Zian asked: "Brother, do you want to go back to the Song Dynasty with me?"

Zhang Diwan shook his head and said: "I have no hope for the court. I just want the old traitor Qin Hui to die, and I want my father and Marshal Yue to restore their reputations and put things right, and clear up the injustice. As for whether to return to the court, I still say the same thing, Master Wang."

When the flag of the Northern Expedition was held high in the sky and we marched north to regain the lost territory, I, Zhang Diwan, was the first to lead the army back to the court. The day the court did not start the Northern Expedition, I no longer believed in them."

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In the evening, Zhang Diwan held a banquet to entertain Fang Zian and others. There were many things to do in front of the enemy, and everyone consciously did not drink. They only drank tea instead of water, which was fine. During the banquet, they talked about the trip to Yanjing,

After hearing about Fang Zian's actions in Yanjing City, successfully provoking internal strife within the Jin Dynasty, and taking advantage of the chaos to grab millet and obtain Qin Hui's letter of allegiance and escape from Yanjing, Zhang Diwan was greatly impressed. He felt deeply for his brother-in-law.

He felt admiration. His brother-in-law is really not an ordinary person. During this trip, he thought that his sister was going to be widowed. However, Fang Zian not only survived, but also turned the Jin Kingdom upside down. However, admiration is admiration, Zhang Diwan would not think so.

He is better than me in fighting. To put it bluntly, what my brother-in-law did was a conspiracy. This is what they scholars like to do. If he is from the Jin Kingdom, no matter what, he has a clever tongue.

Like a spring, from

He cut him off with a knife, and it was all over. This shows that Jin Ren's brain is still not working well, and he was deceived by Fang Zian on both sides. In the end, he was provoked to start a fire, and he started to do it. It was really funny.

After the banquet, Fang Zian returned to his residence and couldn't fall asleep for a long time. He sat under the lamp and frowned in trance.

Zhang Ruomei entered the room and saw Fang Zian sitting there meditating. She walked up and said softly: "Husband, are you still worried about Wuma Mountain?"

Fang Zian raised his head and looked at Zhang Ruomei. Zhang Ruomei had just finished taking a bath. Her long hair was spread over her shoulders, her face was flushed, and she smelled of gourmet. She looked lazy and delicate.

Fang Zian's heart moved, and he grabbed Zhang Ruomei's hand and pulled her into his arms, hugging her tightly and kissing her. Zhang Ruomei struggled hesitantly, but only half pushed away. The two kissed passionately, and Fang Zian's heart was burning.

, put his hand into Zhang Ruomei's clothes and kneaded the pills. Zhang Ruomei hurriedly pushed Fang Zian away, took a breath and whispered softly: "Miss Shen is in the west room, don't mess around, she will be unhappy."

Fang Zian smiled and said, "So what if she's here? Why don't we invite her to join us."

Zhang Ruomei blushed and said angrily: "You have such a good idea, don't try to harm us. I will not serve you with others, you... you are too bad."

Fang Zian smacked his lips and said with a smile: "That's all, forget it if you don't like it, I take back what I just said."

Zhang Ruomei said: "You...if you want it, I will serve you. How can I lose face when outsiders are present? I am not disobeying you."

Fang Zian said: "I know, I know, it's not a big deal."

After Fang Zian finished speaking, he took a sip of tea and looked at the candlelight in trance.

Zhang Ruomei looked at Fang Zian and said, "Are you angry?"

Fang Zian shook his head and said: "No, I was thinking about what happened in Wuma Mountain. I also told you the reason. Your brother refused to listen to me, so I was really worried."

Zhang Ruomei frowned and said: "Yes, I also talked to my brother after the banquet, but he still refused to listen. Husband, do you really think the Wuma Mountain pass cannot be defended? Our small mountain ridge can be defended.

Is the Wuma Mountain Pass not as dangerous as the mountain ridge in Xishan Mountain?"

Fang Zian smiled bitterly and said: "The terrain in front of Wuma Mountain Pass is flat and open, which is convenient for the opponent to spread out. The terrain of Xishan Mountain Ridge is too narrow. Jin soldiers, not to mention tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, cannot fly with wings, right?

? There is no room for them to spread out. No matter how many people there are, they will be overwhelmed. Besides, I only dare to block them for one day, and then I can only evacuate. Although the Wuma Mountain Pass is strong and the terrain is dangerous enough, it has been defeated several times by the opponent.

The troops are ready to attack, obviously they are in big trouble. It's a pity that your brother and his friends are so confident. If I say it too harshly, it will make him unhappy. I can already feel it. Your brother seems to be shouting at me, and the more he talks, the more he talks.

On the contrary, he became even more unwilling to agree."

Zhang Ruomei said softly: "He is jealous of you. I know it. He is my brother, and I can see what he is thinking. My brother is a hero, but he is too strong-minded and refuses to admit defeat. Since you came,

He will feel uncomfortable when he is praising you from top to bottom. Therefore, he wants to prove that he can do it as well as you. Naturally, he will not listen to your ideas. Especially at this time, if he

If he obeys you, he will lose face in the army."

Fang Zian was stunned for a long time and sighed: "But if we suffered a big loss at Wuma Pass, wouldn't it be even more embarrassing?"

Zhang Ruomei said: "You also said that you may not lose."

Fang Zian sighed and nodded: "Yes!"

Zhang Ruomei said softly: "That's all, don't worry about it. Let's take a rest. I...serve you...let's...be gentle so that Miss Shen doesn't hear..."
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